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by Pippa Greenwood point nearby – something often overlooked. Do you want an eyecatching centrepiece for a formal garden, or just the music of running water as the soundtrack to your alfresco Sunday lunch? In either case, you need to consider carefully the appropriate position.
A water-feature adds magic to any garden. The sound of tinkling water and the movement of light on its surface can be just the finishing touch you need either for a patio or for a much larger garden. There’s a plentiful choice
of water-features of all shapes, styles, and sizes; but before you commit yourself, what are the main points to bear in mind?
Water-features can turn bright green in summer due to the build-up of algae. You can go a long way towards preventing this by positioning them away from direct sunlight. Make sure they’re well away from deciduous trees, too, as falling leaves will clog everything up.
First, position. For moving water, your feature will use an electric pump, so there has to be a power-
For smaller spaces you’re best off with a self-contained feature. There are lots of lovely ones
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available such as terracotta or glazed pot stacks with the water continuously pumped from one container to another, so you’ll only need to top it up in the hottest weather. Spouts and fountains are great fun. A spitting fish, frog, or gargoyle adds a touch of art – or humour – while oxygenating a pool, reducing algae and keeping the pond-life happy. If you want moving water but perhaps have toddlers, a millstone with a low, centrally-positioned jet is both beautiful and safe. Plants are integral to any pond. Surface-floating plants such as waterlilies not only look gorgeous but their leaves also shade the water – again, reducing algae. Waterlilies need still water, so are best avoided if you have a fountain; but a single spitting feature at one end of the pool shouldn’t create too much turbulence.
Plants around the edges of a pools and ponds are called marginals and do best in shallower water or boggy ground. Use plenty: they look gorgeous, they hide the liner and they’re a haven for wildlife. Marginals to consider include yellow-flowered marsh marigold (caltha palustris); white-flowered bog arum (calla palustris); miniature reed-mace (typha minima); pale blue water forgetme-not (myosotis scorpioides); and purple-bloomed water and bog iris (eg iris laevigata). You’ll need about two plants per metre. For a more formal look choose shapely rushes or ferns. Water-features attract wildlife, and in summer you might be visited by dragonflies or mayflies. Birds may also come to drink and bathe. And even a small pond needs a safe exit-route in case hedgehogs pop by for a drink and tumbles in. A shallow beach of pebbles should do the trick.
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If your feature has a sizeable surface, net it in the autumn to catch falling leaves. Garden netting stretched taut is ideal. Remove it as necessary to tip off the leaves. Left in the water they’ll both clog the pumps and produce methane, which is toxic. In winter, don’t let the waterfeature freeze up. If extreme cold is forecast smaller features are best emptied, and the pump cleaned and stored in the shed. Fish need an ice-free area on the surface or they’ll be killed by methane building up under the ice. Floating a football on the surface helps. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ for the AskPippa Q&A service, Nemaslug, natural pest controls and lots more besides!
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Keeping Pigs Over the last few years we have seen a large increase in the number of households keeping pigs as pets as well as for their own home reared pork. Pigs are very intelligent and can be a great alternative to conventional pets or as a ‘Grow your own’. However they can also be highly destructive, live for over 15 years and are subject to the same disease controls and regulations as commercially farmed pigs, which must be complied with.
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• For pet pigs the smaller breeds such as Kune Kune or Vietnamese potbellied pigs are popular. ‘Micro pigs’ are also popular. Be sure to source Micro Pigs from reputable breeders and ask to see the parents first to see the adult size! We see a lot of ‘Micro pigs’ which as adults are in fact quite big.
A guide for New Keepers of Pigs can be found on the DEFRA website www.defra.gov.uk.
• For pork breeds such as Berkshires, Tamworths and Whites are popular.
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Husbandry Pigs require certain things to be comfortable. They require at least half an acre of land per two pigs, strong or electric fencing (pigs are excellent escape artists) shelter, plenty of bedding and access to clean drinking water. It is also wise to have some strong gates to be able to use pen/catch the pigs when required.
Health Care Talk to your veterinary surgeon prior to purchasing about worming, vaccination, feeding and measures to comply with animal welfare regulation to keep your pigs fit and healthy. If you have any questions about keeping pigs or about pigs you already keep please feel free to call and have a chat. Tel: 01795 532180 Sharminda Lockwood BVetMed MRCVS , Lady Dane Veterinary Centre, Faversham.
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Mrs Ascott’s Secret to a Gleaming Oven…. “My friend Jean has just called round for coffee. As we stood chatting in the kitchen, she exclaimed: “My goodness, your oven is sparkling!” I smiled to myself, about to take credit for the sparkle coming from my gleaming cooker – but honesty got the better of me. “I had Oven Wizards round yesterday to clean it for me” I told her. “I’ve heard of them” Jean replied “Were they any good?”
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Well, I was only too happy to tell! The service was fantastic from start to finish. My oven was looking shameful, so I emailed Oven Wizards to make enquiries and received a reply almost straightaway. The price was competitive and the process well explained. 3 days later, the chap arrived bang on time as agreed. He looked over the oven, explained what was going to be done and set about work. He removed his shoes, covered where he was working and gave my oven the deepest clean it had ever received. He removed the doors, separated the glass, cleaned the door seals, the light cover and put all the shelves in a tank in his van.
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Cake and Bake Ginger and Rhubarb Muffins Quick and easy to make these fruity muffins are ideal for a mid-morning treat. They are best eaten on the day of making but can be frozen for up to 2 months – just thaw and pop in a hot oven for a few minutes for that just baked taste!
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Ingredients:
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Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas mark 5. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with 12 paper muffin cases. Cut the rhubarb stems in half lengthways then chop into 1cm pieces.
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Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl and stir in the sugar and orange zest. Make a well in the centre.
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Whisk together the butter, milk and eggs and pour into the well. Stir until just combined but don’t over-mix. Gently fold in the rhubarb and stem ginger.
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Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cases. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until risen, golden and just firm to the touch. Sprinkle with the crystallized orange peel, if liked. Serve warm or cold.
• 175g thin rhubarb stalks, trimmed • 275 g plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 125g caster sugar • 1-2 tsp finely grated orange zest • 150g butter, melted and cooled for 5 minutes • 100ml milk • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 1 large piece stem ginger, finely chopped • Chopped crystallized orange peel to decorate (optional)
Makes 12 Ready in 40 minutes
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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)
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By Helen Taylor that you might need to age-proof your hair as well? Hair, like skin, suffers two types of ageing: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic ageing is the effect of everything that your locks are exposed to, like heat-styling, sun damage, and colouring. Intrinsic ageing comes from below the scalp and reveals the signs that your hair is past its prime: reduction in melanin, decline in sebum production, and a change in hair diameter. What that means is that greys start to appear, the shine starts to disappear, and your hair loses its bounce. Hair growth also begins to slow over the years, so it’s harder to achieve the length you loved when you were younger. Ageing a natural process, but there’s plenty you can do to slow it down.
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really do make you look a lot older than you are. That’s why it’s important to take a fresh look at yourself every so often. Talk to your stylist, or try a new salon. The opinion of someone who doesn’t already know you and your hair can result in a fantastic new look. Any hairdresser worth their salt can advise on what styles work best for thinning or ageing hair, but generally it’s worth considering the following: Length – Long locks look lovely if they’re bouncy, thick, and full of life, but if that’s not the case then they really aren’t worth holding on to. Chopping long hair into a flattering, blunt, midicut is a quick way to create more youthful-looking hair. Ridding your tresses of dead split-ends improves condition, and a blunt cutting technique will create the look of fullness.
Frame Your Face – Try a fringe, or have some soft layers added to the styling around your face. This lifts your features and makes you look younger. A Professional Opinion is Best Although it’s normal for your hair to show signs of change such as thinning over the years, it’s worth seeing your GP if you notice any sudden changes. Hair loss can be caused by hormone deficiencies – low thyroid levels, for example – a deficiency in nutrients, stress, and the sideeffects of various medications. So if you’re in doubt, ask your doctor’s advice.
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This outfit is sponsored & supported By Jazz Services ( Jazz UK ) For This UK Tour/ Playing a book of rearranged charts of Big Band Jazz The Fantastic Swinging Quintet lead by The Charismatic Greek Tenor Man VASILIS XENOPOULOS STEVE FISHWICK - Trumpet Previous rising star & now established top man NIGEL PRICE Guitar - One of The UKs Finest BILL MUDGE Organ -Swinging Like a Pendulum PETE CATER Drums The UKs Buddy Rich - His Kind of Music THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ KAREN SHARP & MICK FOSTER THE FAMOUS BATTLE OF THE BARITONES PLUS THIS AMAZING RHYTHM SECTION ( This outfit could drive a 40ton truck ) TED BEAMENT Piano The ex Humph man returns for another fab session PAUL MORGAN Double Bass Quality always comes to the top. This is it !! PETE CATER Drums - Buddy Rich ??? We are so lucky to have him back.
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THE SPIKE HEATLEY TRIO WITH ART THEMEN The legendry Double Bassist SPIKE HEATLEY makes his annual visit to our shores from his home in France, to play the top UK jazz clubs . As on his previous & very successful visit to The FJC he brings with him his regular drummer from his Barney Kessel Trio days - MALCOLM MORTIMER & the very accomplished Guitarist ANDREW WILLIAMS- All of this Plus the former top orthopaedic surgeon - now a most brilliant tenor saxophonist ART THEMEN
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The Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership £5. New members welcome. Contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931.
Little Chart Bridge Club Friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday afternoon at Little Chart Village Hall. For more information please contact Carmen Gunther on 01233 840 395.
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 Gordon Jones Playing Field, Biddenden. Friendly club with 2 courts and a bar. 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.
Smarden Short Mat Bowls Club We welcome new novice or experienced bowlers of all ages. We meet every Thurs. morning at 9.45am and the first Tues. of month at 7.15pm, in the Charter Hall Smarden. Contact Malcolm 01233 770572.
Egerton Over 60’s Club
If you enjoy stimulating speakers, enjoyable outings and eating out, then become a member of this Club. You don’t have to be over 60, we’ll welcome you what ever your age. We meet in the lovely Egerton Millennium Hall on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm to enjoy a speaker, short Club business May 29th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ followed by sandwiches, savouries ,homemade THE MATT WATES SEXTET cakes all washed down with a few cuppas.Example Yes folks this year by audience request & at of speakers for 2014--High Sheriff of Kent, Ellen Terry and Smallhythe Place,Floral Clocks, Egerton Wartime great expense its the Sextet
health & beauty Airfield and more. Outings include--a trip on the Bluebell railway, Belmont House, cruise on the Kentish Lady, Mill Museum and a Mystery Tour.. Contact David on 756544,Graham on 756260 or Sheila on 756294. You will be made most welcome-try us.!
Pilates Classes. Westwell Village Hall. Thursdays 915am. ÂŁ36 per 6 week block. Contact Victoria 07543543373/vsaker@hotmail.co.uk
Headcorn Flea & Collectors Market held at Headcorn Methodist Church Hall. 9th of the month. 9.30am to 2.30pm Free Entry 01622-890735 Headcorn Modern Sequence Dance Club, meet every Monday 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm in the Andred Hall in Headcorn Village Hall. If you enjoy Ballroom dancing, bring your partner or friend along and learn more. We are a friendly little club, nice music- social evening- tea and biscuits - all for ÂŁ3.00 per person. Call Rita on 01580 852289.
Clandestine Cake Club is a great way to meet new people, catch up with friends and the perfect excuse to eat cake! We meet approximately every six weeks with a different theme for each meeting to make things even more interesting! It’s a social thing - not a cake competition, so everyone from complete novices to professional bakers are welcome. The idea is to share your cake and have some fun! For more information, contact Zarina Hawkins on zjbm1965@gmail.com
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Charing Scottish Dancing Club Friday evenings, Charing Parish Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm An enjoyable evening for anyone who might like to learn Scottish Dancing (not Highland Dancing!) We are a small very friendly group, all of whom had little or no experience before coming to the class but are now very enthusiastic, and they would welcome others who might like to learn. There is no charge for the first trial evening (afterwards £3.00 per person and a break for coffee, biscuits and a natter) Ring Evelyn or John Voller on 01233 713758 to discuss it more fully with no compulsion to attend.
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Monday - The walk starts at 10am from Challock, Boughton Aluph, Chilham or Molash church. It links these churches in an anticlockwise circular 16 mile route following footpaths, bridleways, country lanes and private paths, some of which are made available to us on the day by special permission of the land-owners. The route passes through some of the most scenic countryside in East Kent for all to enjoy, and with the bluebells out and the cuckoo calling you can be sure of a lovely day. You can choose to complete the circuit or not, starting and finishing at any of the churches. This is a sponsored walk in aid of the participating churches, the Kent Air Ambulance and/or the Pilgrims Hospices, and funds raised are distributed according to your wishes as indicated on the entry form. Those without sponsors are just as welcome and are asked to make a donation of at least £5. Each church also has delicious home-made refreshments (and loos) to offer while you take a welcome break. So, for a great day out make a note of the date in your diary and make sure to come alongFor more information or for entry and sponsorship forms, contact any of the local churches, the charities, or phone 01233 640357. Or you can just turn up on the day.
3 May to 1 June 2014 - La Mer - An Exhibition of Photography by Liz Garnett The Art Shack, Kent Wildlife Trust, Dymchurch Road, New Romney, Kent TN28 8AY. Open hours are 9am to 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Further information about Liz can be found at www. lizgarnett.com.
11th May - Carly Bryant Concert 8.00pm, Sinden Theatre, Homewood School, Tenterden. Sinden Theatre Box Office 01580 763826.
Thursday 15th May - Tenterden and District National Trust Association Tenterden Junior School, Recreation Ground Road. 7.30 pm “Michael Faraday, the man behind the Science” Christopher Rudd. Visitors welcome. Further information 01580 764791.
Thursday 15th May - at 8pm Smarden Local History society - THE POOR AND NEEDY OF KENT by Maureen Clayton. Smarden Heritage Centre is open on Friday Mornings from 9:30am to 12 :30pm at Smarden Charter Hall/ All enquiries to The Secretary SLHS Yvonne Bonham Miller 01233 770425 email y.bonham@btinternet.com
Thursday 15th May, Friday 16th May or Saturday 17th May - AT LAST! THE CHARING GUILD OF PLAYERS present ARE YOU BEING SERVED ARE YOU FREE? To come to the Church Barn, Charing to meet the staff of Grace Brothers. Performances start at 7.30pm with a matinee performance at 2.30pm on Saturday 17th. Tickets are £8 with concessions for students and will be available from 14th April at the Charing Stores at no 2 The High Street, Charing. The store is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and the phone number for enquiries during these hours is 01233 712325. Or you can book on line from 14th April. Simply go to www.charingguild. com and click on ‘book here’. Do spend time browsing the website if you can it is a mine of information. Grace Brothers and staff look forward to seeing you and yourfamily and friends at the Barn in May.
17/18th May - All Saints Church, Biddenden – Art Show and Plant Stall, Sat 10am – 5pm and Sun 12 noon – 4pm. Enquiries: Pat Vallas, Tel: 01580 291730; email: patricia.vallas2@mypostoffice. co.uk
Saturday 17th May , 7.30pm Kent Branch of The Society of Recorder Players in concert at All Saints Church , Boughton Aluph , TN25 4EU The programme includes a wide variety of music from early to modern with interlude performances by recorder players from Lady Joanna Thornhill primary school and other guest soloists Free entry – Retiring collection Proceeds to be divided between SRP and All Saints
Sunday, 18th May - The 1066 Archery Club will hold a Have-AGo Day at their range at Pickhill Farm, Pickhill Business Centre, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden on Sunday, 18th May from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Adults and Juniors (from 11 years) welcome. All equipment will be provided and there will be the opportunity either to join the Club or to register for a 4-week course to be held in June. For more information, call Ann on 07940 446512 or Roger on 07729 374605.”
Thursday 22nd May - St Margarets Church Bethersden are holding a FREE Antiques Valuation Roadshow with Clive Attrell at 1pm in the church.Clive will value your antiques with the opportunity to sell them. Refreshments will be available. Contact details 01233 820728 Wednesday 21st May - The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet on in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm. The topic this evening will be:“Developments in digital photography”. Annual membership is £10 plus £2 per meeting. Non-members are
what’s on welcome (£3, but first visit is free) Full details: http:// www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk
Wednesday 28th May - The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the Village
11th May - Carly Bryant Concert 8.00pm, Sinden Theatre, Homewood School, Tenterden. Sinden Theatre Box Office 01580 763826.
Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start). Our speaker this month is Don Wilks who will be giving a talk on the ‘Butterflies and Orchids of Kent’. Contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931. Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome.
Saturday 7th June The Friends of Bekesbourne Church Are holding a Concert in the evening featuring classical music by the Galliard Trio in St. Peter’s Church If you would like tickets would you please call Graham on 01227 830271 or Christine on 077101 70197 Tickets are £12.00 each to include light refreshments
Weekends 7/14th & 8/15th June - Chris & Judy Older welcome you to their garden opening in aid of the :- National Gardens Scheme and St Rumwolds Church, Bonnington. The 16C cottage nestles in romantic seclusion at the end of a drive. This enchanting garden (1 acre) is a mixture of small herbaceous borders, roses & unusual topiary. There is plenty of seating to enjoy the garden & extensive views across Romney Marsh to the sea. Some gentle slopes, limited access for wheel chairs. (Also private visits in June by appointment only.) Admission £4, children free. Ample off road parking. Plants for Sale. Homemade cakes & teas available. WYCKHURST GARDEN Mill Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent. TN25 7AJ. (4m SE of Ashford off A20) 01233 720395.
21/22 June Smarden Classic and Open Gardens 1-5 pm A spectacular weekend of Classic Cars and Open Gardens in the lovely village of Smarden TN27 8QD Ten gardens including a tour of a Hop Garden, a great Classic Car Show, Bar and food area with live music, Home-made Teas, mini bell ring, vintage clothing and other stalls, evening entertainment and, subject to fine weather Classic Aircraft and Hot Air Balloons Weekend tickets adults £8 on the day or £7 in advance from Smarden shops Children free. Proceeds go towards a new sports pavilion and church building works. Tel: 01233 770429
20/21/22 June - Woodchurch Art Society - Annual Art Exhibition - We shall be holding our very popular Art Exhibition on June 20th 7pm9pm; 21st/22nd June 10am-4pm at The Memorial
Local singer/songwriter and musician Carly Bryant will be in concert at the Sinden Theartre this month. Ex Homewood student Carly has enjoyed great success on the continent and now returns to perform her own brand of Rock/Folk in her home town of Tenterden.
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Introducing My name is Dolly Doodles and I live in Doo-B-Doodle Town with my BFF (Best Furry Friend!), Tinkaboo and our very clever teddy airbat, Willamina-the-Wise-Wordsmith. Tinkaboo and I love making beautiful things out of paper and card. We’ve even started our very own crafting club called The Doo-B-Doo Crew. In our spare time we like to travel and collect new materials for our paper crafts. In fact, we’ve only just got back from Muddle-Puddle, which was a really funny place. You’ll never believe it but everything was either upside-down, insideout or back-to-front… even the houses! You can read all about it in our first book. It’s called::
Dolly Doodles and her Adventures in Muddle-Puddle. Here is the first little bit of the story for grown ups to read… Dolly Doodles stood in front of the large sign and read out loud, “eldduP-eldduM” She turned to her puppy. “That’s a funny name for a town, Tinkaboo.” Then she broke into a grin. “Oh I see! It says ‘Muddle-Puddle’ backwards!” Dolly’s eyes shone as she patted her wooden case. “I doo-b-doo think we’re going to like it here!” “Me too!” barked Tinkaboo, racing off down the road. And here is a sentence from Willamina-the-Wise-Wordsmith for children to read… d…
The pup has fun in the mud! If you’d like to read more of the story please visit the land of iDoo-B-Doo at www.idoobdoo.com, where you can visit our shop and view a demo. The book is available in print and also as an e-book. If you like making things too, then join our club The Doo-B-Doo Crew and with this FREE voucher download lots of beautiful things to make.
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The Countryside is Calling When Shakespeare wrote, ‘Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,’ it’s highly unlikely he was picturing Ma and Pop Larkin and a ‘perfick’ lifestyle in the rural southern counties of England. Comparing your love with a summer’s day though goes hand in hand with ripening apples in the orchard, meadows of wild flowers blossoming and our love affair with the lush, green pastures of early summer. Here are a handful of novels to spark the romance of this often tempestuous relationship with our landscape. The Darling Buds of May H.E. Bates Get yourself some scones, clotted cream and jam and settle down with a nice cuppa. This is the story of the infectiously joyful and downright gorgeous Larkin family. If ever there was a couple with a lust for life, it’s Ma and Pa, who are just brimming over with unbridled enthusiasm for each other, their growing and extended family, and the idyllic rural setting they inhabit. It’s all apple and strawberry picking combined with family life and love. H.E. Bates’ love of the English
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countryside just exudes from the pages, bringing sunshine, even in the pouring rain. Far From the Madding Crowd Thomas Hardy To Wessex first where young shepherd Gabriel Oak has put all his money into sheep. He falls for the younger and fiercely independent Bathsheba Everdene, who has come to live with her Aunt. Oak’s rejected marriage proposal is the least of his worries when tragedy strikes in the most dramatic and memorable
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way, ruining his livelihood. This was Hardy’s fourth novel, but his first real literary success, and his descriptions of a pastoral Dorset are just beautiful. It’s more English than Churchill drinking a pint of stout, sat astride a bull-dog, and is wonderful escapism. A Kestrel for a Knave Barry Hines To Yorkshire now, and a coming of age tale of love and respect between a boy and his bird of prey. Billy Casper’s life is far from the rural idyll of the Larkin family. It’s a tough existence in the mining town of Barnsley and he struggles to find any joy in his world at all. His life is transformed when he takes Kes under his wing, so to speak. Billy learns how to train and care for his bird in this gritty and poignant novel that’s been a classroom favourite for years. Escaping to the surrounding rolling hills enables both bird and boy to soar. It’s a fantastic novel and one that will stay with you for a long time.
Swallows and Amazons Arthur Ransome Life is going swimmingly for the Walker children, aka the ‘Swallows’, until they come across the ‘Amazons’: the fearsome Blackett sisters. John, Susan, Titty and Roger must stand their ground on Wild Cat Island as adventures abound in this classic tale. Set in the Norfolk Broads across a glorious summer holiday, it’s a story about growing up, and life on the ‘high seas’. This is what the six week break was created for; it’s time to escape and live out an alternative life where the children rule the waves and the grown-ups are nowhere to be seen. Cold Comfort Farm Stella Gibbons Newly-orphaned Flora Poste uproots and moves to rural Sussex to live with her relatives. And what a bunch of oddballs they are! The Starkadders are a family in crisis and Flora’s arrival at Cold Comfort Farm couldn’t have been timed better. She wastes no time
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in whipping them into shape with her own brand of common sense, resourcefulness and her willingness to boss other people around. This is a brilliant comic novel that will make even your family seem normal. Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte Set against a backdrop of the wild Yorkshire Moors, Wuthering Heights is Bronte’s masterpiece of jealousy and revenge, deep passion, and a love so intense that it’s destructive. Heathcliff is adopted by Catherine Earnshaw’s father and falls in love with his guardian’s daughter. When Mr Earnshaw dies, Catherine’s brother convinces Heathcliff that she doesn’t feel the same way and he leaves, returning some years later as a wealthy man, hell-bent on getting revenge. And so begins his unravelling, with the chaotic and tempestuous moorland helping to make this a violent and brutal novel.
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Following a reader’s query regarding the “101” contact number for The Police Neighbourhood Team, I have contacted Kent Police and they have kindly provided the following response - Debbie
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Our Force Control Room, which is situated in Maidstone and operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week, handles all calls coming into the police for the entire county. This has been the case for many years now. Even before 101 was launched nationally, all calls to police stations were handled centrally by each force’s respective Control Room. It was over a decade ago that calls to the police were handled at local police stations – the idea of calling your local station is often perpetuated in police TV programmes. However, this scenario has not existed for a very long time.
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One of the reasons all calls come into a central Control Room is due to the complexity of modern policing combined with needing a 24/7 facility. Control Rooms are best placed to deal with the wide variety of issues the public call about and have all the technology and support in place. They can also ensure that when a member of the public is trying to get hold of a specific officer for example and they aren’t available, they can track a call to make sure it reaches the right person and doesn’t get lost in the system.
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Additionally as 101 is an easier number to remember, the police are now more accessible for non-urgent enquiries (which was why 101 was introduced in the first place).
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