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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, What a month it’s been, as I finished April’s magazine in early March it appeared that spring was in the air but then very but soon after the cold weather returned with a vengeance and we even had snow. As I write spring is again trying to break through, the sun is shining and it’s a beautilful day, hopefully this time it’s here to stay. Eight years ago, when I started my first magazine, my niece Sophie used to create “Kid’s Corner� for me, she was just 13 at the time and did a fantastic job. Now, having just celebrated her 21st birthday and about to graduate from University, she’s helping me out yet again. The two of us went along to the newly renovated King’s Head in Wye this month, where Sophie could get the lowdown on the changes to the pub and interview Celebrity Masterchef winner Liz McClarnon, the pub’s Food Ambassador. You’ll find Sophie’s report in this month’s magazine on page18, and along with it on our “Seasonal Delights� page, Liz has very kindly provided us with one of her own recipes for you try at home. I hope you’ll enjoy reading Sophie’s contribution and possibly trying out Liz’s. Enjoy!
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by Jackie Witcher Tenterden Horticultural Society
Spring is definitely springing, but going back to the March report and the snowdrops, a week later a little group of them showed their pretty heads in the lawn. What a treat. A lot of the spring bulbs that I planted came early, and I don’t understand why, considering the earlier snow we had and those heavy frosts, but once more Mother Nature rules. There was also a reasonable show of winter clematis too, even though it had only been planted last Spring. The flowers were slightly smaller than anticipated and only one per branch, but perhaps they will increase with age. I’ve been checking out the Wisteria in the garden and haven’t spotted many of the plump flower buds at all, does this mean once more I shall have a diminished number of tassles? I followed the pruning instructions to the “t” but maybe I am being a little impatient. Trouble is I see all those gorgeous cottages with an abundance of wisteria tassles dancing in the Spring breeze (sigh), and I’m desperate to have the same in my garden. I think I was at the end of the line when patience was dished out. The upper patio looked lovely with the crocus and primula, and the crocus have now been replaced with tete a tete. This is such a useful mini daffodil. Potted up in a pretty pot they make superb gifts. In pots, front of border, baskets, it seems to fit in anywhere and looks especially good mixed with violets, or any of the smaller variety of flowers. They even look good in rockeries. Mentioning violets. Beware. A few years back a friend gave me some violet seed, which I just sprinkled around a small area of the garden. I must admit they smell lovely when picked as a bunch and are good eating and look very pretty sugared on the top of cakes. (Take off the bloom and remove any green. Paint over with egg white then sprinkle with caster sugar and leave to dry). But they spread like wildfire and unless removed quickly the roots go down quite a way and they become almost like a weed!!! So unless you particularly want a garden full of violets, take care.
wall baskets. I think a complete change would be good this Summer, and am contemplating maybe a single geranium (or pelargonium), the ivy leaf type maybe L’Elegante with its beautiful pale pink flowers and white edged leaf, twinned with some pale blue lobelia and either side a darker blue or even yellow viola. It my minds eye, that would look very pretty. I shall still grow my basket toms in my twin towered baskets that I have got on the patio. They seem to do well there. The seeds are in and up in the greenhouse, along with the mini cucumber that I like and just a few Moneymaker tomato. Foolishly I overloaded the greenhouse last year. Twice I have tried to grow aubergine and on both occasions were a total loss, so I shall forget about those! I keep reminding myself to grow just what we like, then there is no wastage of money, time or space! I have also done a tray of lettuce seeds to grow as mini salad leaves as I did last year. Once up thin them, (eat the thinnings), then let them grow on and pick and eat as you go. Obviously if you want you can plant some out, I do. Then when the tray is eaten you should find that the lettuce in the garden is ready. Little Gem is a favorite as is Webbs Wonder.
The long tailed tits have taken up residence in both the bird boxes, and I’m sure there is twittering going on from the inside, so perhaps the eggs have hatched. Each year I am so surprised when these boxes are snapped up as they are situated right by the dustbin area, and there is a lot of noise when we put rubbish in the bin! We think Now where was I, Oh yes the top patio. So, now that perhaps the birds that are nesting are its decision time as to what to plant in the patio
the young from the previous year and are used to the clatter that goes on!!! Nothing much seems to be happening in the robins box, but its early days yet – I shall keep you informed!
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Finance Ignorance is No Defence Taking professional financial advice is advisable, but your own education is essential
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In my parents’ day, money was a simpler matter. In many families they went to work, earned their money, paid their taxes and saved what they could. When it came time to buy a house, they approached the bank manager to see if he would be kind enough to lend them three times the husband’s salary (the wife stayed at home looking after the children) for a repayment mortgage which was paid off over 20 or 25 years before he got his final salary scheme pension.
The common thing throughout all these generations, my parents, myself, our children, is that none of us have ever had any financial education. Not one single lesson in the classroom at my school was ever devoted to personal financial matters. The financial company employees are taught how to sell to us, but we have little idea of how to make a judgement on what they tell us.
By the time I started earning money, it had become much more complicated. We were two people paying the mortgage needing much higher salary multiples to afford rising house prices. Then came the ending of MIRAS, the emergence of interest only mortgages and endowment policies to pay them off (or not as it turned out in some cases). Pensions became more complex too, with choices for opting out of SERPS, private pension schemes, money purchase schemes and final salary scheme pensions became a distant memory for most.
In 2011, 118,000 people signed an e-petition via the MoneySavingExpert.com website to force the issue of Financial Education in Schools to be debated in Parliament.
Throw in the scandals of misselling of endowments and PPI to name just two, and it’s clear even for my generation the financial world has become a confusing place. Hedge funds, derivatives, swaps – even the so-called experts struggle to make sense of it.
At last, this should be about to change.
Draft proposals have been published recently and are still under consultation into April, but it is expected that from September 2014, financial education will form part of the national curriculum in England, with 11-16 year olds receiving it as part of their compulsory citizenship education. Plans are that pupils in Key Stage 3 (ages 11 to 14) will be taught the function and use of money, personal budgeting, money management and a range of financial products and services. From 14 to 16 in Key Stage 4, they will be taught about wages, taxes, debt, credit, financial risk
plus more sophisticated financial services and products. The Government wants students to have “the financial skills to enable them to manage their money on a day-to-day basis as well as to plan for future financial needs.” It is clear that the lessons are long overdue. You only have to look at how much the financial world has changed in the last 40 years to see that what is needed (and will hopefully be taught in schools) is a good grounding in the ‘basics’ of understanding personal finance. It is to be hoped that the generation that receive this education realise that their learning will need to continue long after they leave the classroom as the financial world continues to evolve. If knowledge is power, having the right financial knowledge will help our children avoid the mistakes with money we may have made along the way, and that can only be a good thing. In the meantime, pass on what you know already Mums and Dads, and a free Teen Cash Class is available at http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/family/Teenagers-cash-class. By Anthony Tavistock
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Family Law The University Challenge In the latest of a series of articles about legal matters affecting the family, Nigel Clarke, Collaborative Solicitor, Resolution Trainer & Accredited Family Mediator from Johnson Clarke Solicitors & Kent Family Resolution writes: At a time when many students are looking to enhance their career prospects by choosing to study for a University degree, they face an unenviable task. Apart from the challenge of deciding which course, which University and where to live students (and parents) often face the daunting prospect of working out the best way of funding the cost.
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Information on the internet can be confusing and sometimes it is difficult to work out the
best financial options. What are my choices? A combination of funding is available. Tuition fees for the year, now commonly £9000 per annum, are usually met through a loan taken by the student from Student Finance paid directly to the University. This loan is repaid by the student once they start earning, by paying 9% of their annual income above £21,000. Maintenance loans are also available from Student Finance for those who qualify - up to £5500 outside London (£7675 London). Eligibility is means tested and based on the previous tax return for the student’s parent’s household income. These loans are repayable in the same way. Separate funding is available through a Maintenance Grant, again based on the student’s parent’s household income. This
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x Many universities offer Scholarships (indeed x must do so for those that qualify if they are x charging the maximum £9000 tuition fees) and x x bursaries (generally based on academic merit). x Again these awards are not repayable. How about funding the gap? Most students are likely to have an income shortfall, even once available loans and grants have been taken into account. This is when parental support is often necessary. A recent report of the National Union of Students suggests the average yearly cost of being a student outside London is £8875. Even those figures probably do not take into account the reality of day to day living for many! Meeting the shortfall can be a problem. In households where parents are separated any Maintenance payable for the benefit of the children is not taken into account when assessing the student’s parent’s household income so there often scope to sort out some sensible financial planning between the parents. There may be a court order already in place providing for maintenance to be paid until the completion of full time tertiary education (to cover a first degree course) but many orders only provide for maintenance until the end of full time secondary education. With sensible planning, discussion and consultation students can often find a way forward that is manageable, affordable and are able to fulfil their dreams. And in more difficult situations separated parents (and their adult children) often find the family mediation process very helpful rather than the expense of a court application. useful links: www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk www.resolution.org
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THE LATEST CHARING NEWS from some of the Charing Business Association Members and see over the page for some great offers from them too. Things looking up on the property market
For all Dover Sole fans, Alan Hogben
Saddlers report they have lots of house buyers on their books - they even had an enquiry from Australia! Take advantage of their offer of a free valuation if you’re considering selling your house.
wants you to know that its now coming into season so is available! Just pop in to see Alan at Frank Hogbens.
Holiday planning for your furry friends Catkins holiday home for cats on Charing Hill now also accommodate other small furry animals eg Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ferrets etc and micro-chip dogs and cats! Your furry friends can be well looked after whilst you’re away.
No excuse for not looking your best! Charing is now home to 3 hairdressers. Virginia Mobile hairdressing comes out to your home at a time to suit you. Convenience at its very best! Yvonne Harveys celebrate being in business for 60 years (wow!), are investing in the future to 14 meet demands and now sell the internationally renowned Paul Mitchell products including the Awapuhi Wild Ginger range - as featured in Vogue, Elle etc. Our latest newcomer is Vision Hair located in Brenchley Mews who have just launched a range of beauty treatments, also offer pamper parties for adults and children and bridal packages.
Shop for something a little different Charing Post Office has undergone a fabulous refurb. They also sell a fantastic selection of unique cards, which even visitors from far afield have commented on. It’s definitely worth a visit! ‘44’ has many new ranges arriving this month including exciting ideas for your home, garden and little extras for weddings, as well as jewellery and accessories. At “Next Door” coffee shop, there’ll be a bright new face this month: Alison will be taking over the business and offering even more yummy things to tempt you, with cream teas a speciality. Please Mention The
Put a spring in your step Our therapists and change agents have been busy too. Yvonne Fernando has launched a new website. For inspiration or to find out how NLP can change your life see www.yvonnefernandonlp.co.uk. NLP & Health workshop, 16 May, Charing Surgery. Grace da Silva Hill is running her next EFT course on Sunday 26 May. It’s open to anyone who wants to let go of emotional baggage, heal the past or change how you feel and think. See Grace’s website: www. healingwithgrace.co.uk 07590 524795. Kim Bromley has a new business name; the Art of Wellbeing and has also launched a new website www.theartofwellbeing.co.uk
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On the move… The Tyre Bay at Northdown Services has now moved to the Station Road site workshop, otherwise known as Charing Motors! And finally House2Home will be moving to Ashford soon, due to expansion!
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Future Planning Old age creeps up on us all. When it comes to the future, we do not know if we will lose mental capacity to deal with our own affairs. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint an individual(s) to make either financial or care and treatment decisions on your behalf during your lifetime, if you are unable to make those decisions for yourself. There are two types of LPA. A Property and Affairs LPA and a Health and Welfare LPA. The Property and Affairs LPA authorises your Attorney to assist you with your financial affairs, if and when required. This may not only be because you are mentally incapable of managing your affairs, but also if you are physically incapable, for example, unable to write or speak on the telephone. A Health and Welfare LPA authorises your Attorney to make decisions regarding your health and personal welfare in the event you are unable to make those decisions for yourself. Why make an LPA? No-one, not even a spouse or child, has the power to deal with your property and financial affairs in the event that you are unable to deal with them yourself. Due to old-age, ill-health or an accident. An LPA allows you to choose whilst you are able, the individual(s) or individuals you trust to manage your affairs in the event that you are unable to do so yourself.
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Liz McClarnon with Gordon, Sharon, Scott and Mark, landlords of The Kings Head.
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WYE From the outside the Kings Head appears like any other quaint, village pub, however upon entering, the pub’s unique charm soon becomes apparent. This beautiful old Victorian coaching house is almost unrecognisable following its recent, tasteful refurbishment. Despite its contemporary new look the pub still feels instantly homely and welcoming, boasting the traditional features desired of a cosy Kent pub, such as roaring open fires, comfy armchairs and cosy nooks hidden throughout. The inviting atmosphere was matched by the warm welcome we received from the pub’s landlords who proudly told us all about their plans for the pub. They expressed their passion and enthusiasm to create a vibrant, sociable environment which it is hoped will bring the community together. They are keen to involve as many local suppliers and businesses as possible in a bid to support the local community, further enhancing this sense of community spirit. Local people and businesses are celebrated in a collection of artistic photographs capturing the true essence of the Kent countryside, and taken personally by one of the pub’s landlords.
We were presented with an enticing menu which offers a quirky twist on traditional ‘pub grub’ classics. You’ll find something for everyone here, from a delicious cheese fondue, served with glazed ham and sourdough, a great dish for sharing, to Hot Chocolate with a twist, served in the form of a lollipop which is slowly disolved in a tall glass of warm milk. A diverse specials board is regularly updated to keep the menu fresh and exciting. We were lucky enough to sample this month’s featured dish, a mouth-watering beef-wellington which is the exclusive recipe of none other than Celebrity Master-Chef Winner and Atomic Kitten member Liz McClarnon. We even had the pleasure of meeting Liz, the pub’s proud food ambassador, who admitted to enjoying regular retreats to the Kent countryside to visit her close friends at the Kings Head. Liz’s passion for cooking was clear as she flitted in and out of kitchen to check the food was being prepared to her high standards. Having sampled her food Liz joined us for a chat. We ask her about her love of cooking and she shared her dream of one day having a restaurant of her own in a rural area much like Kent. The next day she was rushing back to London in preparation for Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
with Atomic Kitten. Their involvement in The Big Reunion will keep her busy as the tour starts this month and will come to the O2 Arena on May 14th. We wished her luck with the tour and hope that Kent continues to provide a relaxing retreat from time to time. Overall the delicious food, fantastic company and pleasant atmosphere made our evening at the Kings Head an extremely enjoyable experience and I look forward to returning again soon. Plans are well underway to provide accomodation too, so be sure to head down to the Kings Head to see what all the fuss is about for yourself. ................................................................... Sophie Allen
LOCAL MARKETS CHALLOCK Challock Memorial Hall, Blind Lane. 1st & 3rd Friday of each month 1pm to 4pm Contact Pauline Hickson 01233 740979
THE BARN SHOP TRADITIONAL MARKET Challock - 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 10am – 2pm Contact 01233 740237
CHARING FARMER’S MARKET Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thurs morning Contact 01233 740176
EGERTON Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall
ROLVENDEN - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall
RYE FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday at Strand Quay 10am - 1 pm (12pm Oct - April)
RYE MARKET Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park. Early till around 3pm (depending on the weather)
RYE COUNTRY MARKET Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill. Every Friday 10am -11.30am
TENTERDEN COUNTRY MARKET Every Friday 9.30am -11.30am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.
WITTERSHAM MARKET Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01797 270757
WYE - 07804 652156 First and third Saturday of every month on the Village Green in Wye. Tel: 07804 652156 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk
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Seasonal Delights Liz McClarnon–Simple Beef Wellington Serves 2 Ready in 30 mins “I Absolutely love red meat.This is a more simple version of my usual Beef Wellington, so you can easily cook it at home” Liz
Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 shallot finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped 125ml port 1 beef stock cube 150g puff pastry sheets (pre-rolled) 125g button mushrooms finely sliced 2 x 175g medallions of beef fillet Fewsprigs thyme and rosemary Freshly ground salt and pepper A dash of Truffle Oil (optional
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Heat the butter in a small frying pan until just melted, add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper. Then cook gently until slightly soft in texture.
Add half of the parsley and port and boil 6 until the liquid has reduced by half (this will look a little syrupy). 7 Use a saucer to cut out two circles of pastry and lay on a non-stick tray. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes.
Once cooked add a drizzle of truffle or other flavoured oil and keep warm.
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Season with salt and pepper, then turn the fillet over using a pair of tongs. Sear again for 1-2 minutes and season. Add
Dissolve the stock cube in 1 ⁄2 pint of boiling water and add to the pan with the remaining port. Gently leave to simmer whilst preparing the rest of the dish.
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Tenterden Golf Club is staging an open day on Sunday 12 May (10am to 5pm) with a range of activities designed to be fun and inspirational for both new and experienced golfers. Through its GolfMark accreditation, the club participates in the nationwide “Get into golf” scheme and will be providing free introductory lessons to novices on 12 May. In addition, experienced golfers will be offered free coaching. Richard Silman, the club’s professional, said: “The open day is for all ages and we’re looking forward to meeting youngsters and adults who are thinking about taking up the game as well as golfers who live in the area and want to see what we have to offer.” The club’s par 3 practice course will be available during the open day, entry to which will be free, and visitors will be invited to tour the main course in a chauffeur-driven buggy. Competitions for chipping, putting and bunker play will be run throughout the day and several holes on the club’s challenging main course will be reserved for those wanting to test their skill further.
Training equipment will be demonstrated, a club cleaning service provided, and refreshments served. Newly offered by Tenterden Golf Club is Trial Membership and Flexi-Membership. Trial Membership costs just £65 and is aimed at anyone wanting to try out the club’s course and other facilities. FlexiMembership is a bargain at £90 a year and is for golfers who want to belong to a club, play in matches and officially keep their handicaps, but who have little spare time so can only play occasionally. Additionally, there are attractive Academy Membership and Family Membership packages. Tenterden Golf Club is located in Woodchurch Road, Tenterden – it is a short distance from the town and there is plenty of free parking. For more information about the open day, phone 01580 763987.
what’s on on chance to try them out”. Annual membership is £10 plus £2 per meeting. Non-members are welcome (£3, but first visit is free) Full details: http:// www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/Enquiries: BIDDENDEN VINEYARDS – FREE GUIDED secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk
Events May
TOURS Free guided tours of Biddenden vineyards are run on selected dates throughout the year, and give visitors the chance to learn more about the history of the vineyard and see how and where the award winning wines, ciders and juices are made. Arrive at 9.45am for a free cup of tea or coffee. Tours start at 10am and include a walk through the vines and a look in the winery, followed by tastings in the vineyard shop. These tours are intended for individuals and small groups only (no coach parties), and pre-booking is essential. Sat 4th May Sat 11th May Sat 18th May Sat 1st June
Woolley Bud Bud Burst Bud Burst English wine week
Sun 9th June 11am – 4pm Biddenden Vineyards –
Taste the Best of Produced in Kent 2013 May 16th, 17th and 18th - Woodchurch Players present an exciting Francis Durbridge thriller 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall. Telephone bookings 01233 861363 - or Box Office Woodchurch Post Office 9th and 10th May.
Saturday,18 May - 10am to 5pm and Sunday, 19th May - 12 noon to 4pm. All Saints’ Church Art
Show and Plant Stall - Preview evening Friday,17th May - 6pm to 9pm. A collection of local art and craft will be on sale together with the annual Plant Stall in the church yard. All welcome. Details available from Pat Vallas 01580 291730.
The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 22nd May at 6:30pm in the village car park. We will be visiting Halls Court Geraniums, Bethersden. There will be a talk, wine and wander all for £4. Contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931. Village Hall meetings are Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome.
Please send your events to: e v e n t s @ t h e v i l l a g e d i r e c t o r y. c o. u k . Please note that this email address is not continually monitored, therefore if you have a query or require a reply please copy your email to: info@thevillagedirectory.
Thursday 16th May 12pm-4pm. The Second
Annual FREE Antiques Valuation Roadshow by Clive Attrell from ITV &BBC Television in St Margarets Church Bethersden. Clive will value your antiques with the opportunity to sell them. Contact 01233 820728 Thursday 16th May at 8pm Smarden Local
History Society Smarden Charter Hall. Talk by Toni Mount: “17th Century Men of Science” The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet on Wednesday 15th May in Biddenden New Village
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The Adventures of Del & Peeps
THE NEWS AT 10
Del and Peeps sat down at a bar and stared up at the TV where the 10pm news was coming on. The news crew were covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building preparing to jump.
Nature. His question was: ‘If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?‛ He thought for a while and then asked ‘Is it switched on or off?‛
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Del & Peeps were sitting on a park bench enjoying the weather when Del turns to Peeps and says “Come on lets go, my backside is going to sleep.” Peeps says “ I know, I heard it snore three times.”
Del looked at Peeps and said, ‘Do you think he‛ll jump?‛ Peeps says, ‘You know, I bet he will jump.‛ Del replied, ‘Well, I bet he won‛t.‛ Peeps placed a £20 note on the bar and said ‘You‛re on!‛ Just as Del placed his money on the bar, the guy on the ledge did a swan dive off the building falling to his death. Del was very upset but willingly handed £20 to Peeps, saying, ‘Fair‛s fair. Here‛s your money.‛ Peeps replied, ‘I can‛t take your money I saw this earlier on the 5pm news so I knew he would jump.‛ Del replied ‘I did too; but I didn‛t think he‛d do it again.‛ Peeps took the money!
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES The Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership ÂŁ5. New members welcome. Contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931. Egerton Over 60’s Club We’ve still have a few vacancies for our Club, any age and any area. . We are a friendly group who enjoy stimulating speakers and outings. We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm in the Egerton Millennium Hall.Spweakers subjects for 2013 includeâ€?And so we raised the Mary Roseâ€?, “Old Ashfordâ€? -â€?Policing in Kentâ€? “Stoneacreâ€? “Public timekeeping in Kentâ€?“The tale of Beatrix Potterâ€?“Windmills in Kentâ€? to name but a few. Outings to--Blue Town Heritage, Kent Life, Dover Transport Museum, Stoneacre, Wingham Wildlife Park, and a Mystery Tour with cream tea. Meetings end with endless cups of tea , sandwiches, savouries and cakes .We are holding an OPEN DAY for July’s meeting, so why not come along and try us.Interested--contact David on 756544, Graham on 756260 or Sheila on 756294.
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Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.10.00 p.m. Contact Mark Feeney on 01233 663030 or Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134. Smarden Heritage Centre - Smarden Charter Hall, Smarden. Open every Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm visit: www.smardenheritagecentre.synthasite.com Biddenden Squash Club 01580 291130 email info@biddendensquash.co.uk www.biddendensquash.co.uk Biddenden Junior Football Club - Always looking for new players 7 -18, for fun and enjoyable football. Contact Steve on 07958 447948. Charing Scottish Dancing Beginners Club Friday evenings, Charing Parish Hall, 7.30pm. We guarantee a relaxed and enjoyable evening. But we desperately need a few younger members - who might eventually with training form a small demonstration team for pub events or fetes . Do come along and bring a friend. Ring Evelyn or John Voller on 01233 713758. The Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership ÂŁ5. New members welcome. Contact Audrey Davies on 01580 291624 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931
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www.eca.co.uk or www.niceic. com. • Fitting a new shower? Know your water supply system and make sure you choose a shower that will work with it. If your water pressure is low, for example, you’ll need to choose a type that can cope with this; otherwise you’ll have to install a pump as well. • A radiator that doubles as a towel rail will save you buying the two items separately, or simply attach a towel holder (such as a plain chrome pole from any DIY retailer) above your existing radiator. • To avoid the labour cost of removing old tiles and replastering the wall, it is often possible to tile over the existing tiles.
• If you love expensive mosaic tiles, limit them to small areas, or else combine them with plainer tiles as a border or insets. • Rather than installing a blind or having your windows sandblasted, use glass etching spray or stick-on film to ensure your privacy. These days, the latter comes in a wide range of patterns, from plain frosted to your own bespoke designs. • Custom-built, fitted storage can be expensive. Instead, choose standard-sized, offthe-peg units or else combine a simple set of shelves with free-standing storage such as trolleys, chests, cupboards or baskets. by Katherine Sorrell
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