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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.

Now where was I, Oh yes the top patio. So, now its decision time as to what to plant in the patio 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 garden 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 that perhaps the birds that are nesting are 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!

Out of room again and I didn’t even cover the vege patch. I shall keep that for next time.

Needless to say its coffee and cake time, and it just so happens I have made a batch of Almond Danish Pastries. And one of those with coffee ...Need I say more? ~ Jackie

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3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th May We grow our vast range of plants with passion and pride for garden designers, landscapers, local nurseries, farm shops and other horticulture outlets.

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Events May

The Moors, Dan Walsh and Special Guest. Tickets:

Next Generation Youth Cafe, Open every Monday and Wednesday from 22nd April, Highbury Hall Tenterden. for all young people aged 14 - 18 years. Only £1 entry. more details from 07716 862010

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Sunday 5th May 14:00-17.00 Kench Hill Centre

Open Day Appledore Rd Tenterden TN30 7DG Free Entry. Visit the house and gardens of Kench Hill Charity’s education centre. Tours, refreshments, kids activities fun for all the family. Free tea for all ‘Kench Hill Babies’ born here in former hospital days. See www.kenchhill. co.uk or tel 01580 762073 Thur 9th May - Tenterden and District National

THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2013 2.00pm start

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TALK BY ANN ROBERTSON OBE Inspirational force behind the Hospice movement in East Kent

Tickets £10.00 to include a delicious afternoon tea If you would like tickets please contact Vicki Dodds 01580 764061 Teri Witcher 01580 3892 Carol Stevens 01580 762703

Lifts available from middle of Tenterden please phone one of the numbers above for more information

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£10 in advance £12 on the door (students £8) available from www.theschoolcreativecentre.co.uk or Grammar School Records, High Street, Rye or call 01797 229797

Your chance to learn more about the Hospice movement and what makes it tick - entertainment guaranteed

Kent Police Male Voice Choir

Association

Tenterden Junior School, Recreation Ground Road. 7.30 pm “The Crop Circle Mystery” Andy Thomas. Visitors welcome. Further information 01580 764791.

Saturday 11th May 7 - 11pm St Michaels Village Hall

Grange Road Tenterden Family Barn Dance Tickets £10 in advance including supper. Bar .Dancing to The Ilse of Oxney Band.Proceeds to Village Hall Renovation Fund Tickets from Pam 01580765081; Tracey 01580 766811; Catherine 01580 764607 & Tenterden Antiques & Silver Vaults 66 High Street Tenterden .

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. The Playden

Weekend of Arts, Crafts and Music. Local artists exhibit their work in the beautiful church of St. Michael’s, TN31 7UA. Admission free, donations very welcome.

Most items for sale. Exhibition open Saturday 10.00 17.00, Sunday 12.00 - 16.00. Concert at 19.30 in church on Saturday with Ken Roberts, brilliant local musician.

Tickets £10 to include light refreshments. Contact Marion Lovell on 01797 22 26 15.

The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet on Wednesday 15th May in Biddenden New Village Hall at

Concert in aid of...

Children’s Literacy Charity

Saturday 18th May 2013 - 7.30 pm St. Teresa’s Roman Catholic Church 4 Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8TX

Tickets £10

8 pm. The topic this evening will be:- “An introduction to interesting websites and a hands-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: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk 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.

(includes light refreshments)

Thursday 16th May 12pm-4pm. The Second Annual FREE Antiques Valuation Roadshow by Clive To book tickets please phone: 01233 637645 Attrell from ITV &BBC Television in St Margarets Church Or email:

anne.loftus@beanstalkcharity.org.uk Registered charity number: 296454

Bethersden. Clive will value your antiques with the opportunity to sell them. Contact 01233 820728

The Tenterden Operatic and Dramatic Society Events are FREE of charge to advertise, please send them to: events@thevillagedirectory.co.uk

(TODS) will be performing ‘The New Electric Ballroom’ by Enda Walsh from Thursday 16th May to Saturday 18th May at 7.30pm in the

Tenterden Town Hall. Described by The Guardian newspaper as ‘a beautiful and devastating play of broken hearts’ this is the society’s second entry into this year’s Kent Drama Festival. Tickets (£9/£10) are available on the door or in advance from either our website (www.tods.me.uk) or Travelux in Tenterden.

what’s on TENTERDEN BOWLS CLUB RECREATION GROUND ROAD COME AND JOIN Our 100 year old outdoor club in Tenterden

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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.

South East Open Studios event 7 - 23 June 2013. 11 Artists will be showing their art: Gill Bridgestock - Distinctive and exclusive handcrafted silver. New venture into pewter, showing strong sculptural pieces suitable for domestic ware.

Holly Bridgestock-Perriss - Ceramic sculptures and paintings. Commissions welcome.

Catherine Delaney - Bespoke millinery for special occasions.

Annie Calder-Marshall - Primitive, spiritual art in clay and paintings.

Liza Townsend - Stained and painted glass, inspired by wildlife and nature. Taking form as panels, windows, light catchers and wall-art.

Alison Olorunsola - Textiles: from large felted landscapes to textile bowls (new this year) to acrylic and textile paintings. I also make batik cards.

June Forbes - Although I am now very old, I love painting silk scarves. I can also paint and I have nice cards.

Wendy Love Hinds - Clay sculptures, paintings and cards (acrylic, watercolour, pastel) influenced by wildlife and the natural world.

Susan Fields - Decorative ceramics for the home and mosaic wall pieces.

Patricia Buchanan - Handbags and some cushions, essentially made from vintage and recycled fabrics.

James Cramp - Hobbyist photographer, specialising in macro, nature photography and black & white.

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Open Day Will Score Highly with New and Experienced Golfers 12

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.

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES Tenterden Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens

01580 764791

Rotary Club Of Tenterden Chris Northen 01233 851020 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Tenterden Singers T: Martin Bailey 01233 820322 Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings 8pm in the Music Block of Homewood School. Musical Director: Stephen Pusey Ashford Ramblers www.ashford-ramblers.org.uk T: 01233 668762 The Tenterden Club Church Road, Tenterden T: 01580 762888 Angling Society 01580 765157 Tenterden Badminton Club T: 01233 633488 Bowls Club T: 01580 766659 Tenterden Cricket Club T: Mr. J.r. Gillett, 01580 762087 Tenterden Golf Club T: 01580 763987 enquiries@tenterdengolfclub.co.uk

Tenterden Angling & Preservation Soc. Mac Lawrence 01580 765157 mlawrence01262@btinternet.com

Tenterden Tennis Club T: 01580 762440 Homewood Badminton Club Tuesday Evenings At Tenterden Leisure Centre. Contact Doreen Mackey 01580 762965

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what’s on Lions Club Of Tenterden David Walshe TEL: 01580 766162 Free Lipreading Tuition for the hearing impaired; Friday afternoons, Tenterden. Contact Susan 01233 613198 (5 - 7pm) Tenterden & District Horticultural Soc. T: 01580 764505 Tenterden & District Local History Society T: 01233 770082 Tenterden & District Museum Assoc. Tenterden Museum T: 01580 764310 Tenterdenmuseum@yahoo.co.uk

TheWarblers Mr. Tony Singleton T: 01580 753431 www.tonysing.me.uk/mw/ Homewood And District Astronomical Association (Hadas) www.hadastro.org.uk Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 7.30pm, Homewood School.

Martin Frey: 01233 758222 Royal British Legion. 2nd Tuesday of every month (except Jan, Aug & Dec) 7.30pm White Lion Hotel. Call Bill Chantler.

01580 763 266.

Women’s Institute: Tenterden: Mrs A Miller, 01580 761994 St. Michaels: Mrs B. Watkins 01580 765085 Tenterden Glebe: Judith Pickford Tel: 01580 762200 Young Wives: St. Michaels Mrs. J. Coombs 01580 763733 Tenterden and District Twinning Association, (twinned with Avallon, France) Contact Jean Anderson 01580 763459 jean.anderson1@mypostoffice.co.uk

Tenterden Day Centre, Church Road, Tenterden. Contact Sally Pettengell 01580 762882 Weald Of Kent Art Group Mrs Pat Lock T: 01634 865395 Sinden Theatre Homewood School Contact: 01580 764222 Ext 284 www.sindentheatre.com Benenden Players www.benendenplayers.co.uk Tenterden Operatic & Dramatic Society Mrs. A. Patrick 01580 241966 www.tods.me.uk Tenterden Youth Club Alan Sugden Tel: 01580 765531 Tenterden U3A If you are not in work with time to spare, the U3A offers you leisure activities and an opportunity to meet like-minded people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere Contact Doreen Healey 01233 820529 E: doreenhealey@hotmail. co.uk Weald U3A - For the dynamic over-50’s, friendly monthly meetings in Tenterden & wide choice of Interest groups Contact Jean Morgan: 01233 770321 jamjah@tiscali.co.uk St Michaels Village Community Group Meet once a month, please check our website for event information and details of our next meeting www. stmichaelsvillage.com Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch.

Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford. For information call Mike Wharrad – 01233 623530 Continued ...

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the home ...CLUBS & SOCIETIES Tenterden Active Retirement Association (TenARA) Maggie Rennie T: 01580 766276 maggierennie@btinternet.com Teri Witcher 01580 763892 teriwtent@btinternet.com Tenterden Spiritualists - Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. TN30 6LE, every Sat evening, from 6pm to 8.30pm. Evenings of Clairvoyance with a different medium every week, healing is available, and refreshments afterwards, all are welcomed. Contact David Burgess 01233 756127 davidburgess127@ btinternet.com Tenterden & District National Trust Association Membership: Ann Stevens 01580 764791

Tenterden Ukulele Club.

Open to all ages and levels. For more information call Darren 07718 134 404. dcollins40@hotmail.co.uk Tenterden Cycling Club For Tenterden & St Michaels & surrounding areas.

Suitable for all abilities. Contact Ian McCormick by email or text, email preferred TN30CC - Cycling Club. Email: tn30cc@sky.com, T/txt, 07724 141115. www.tenterdentown.co.uk/tn30cc

Tenterden Bowls Club Recreation Ground Road. Come join our 100 yr old outdoor club in Tenterden. Fresh air, gentle exercise, good company, new friends, good fun for 8 to 80+ year olds.

Yoga Wed eve 8.00pm -9.15 pm. in the Dance studio at Homewood School (block d). All abilities welcome £6.00 per session. contact Sue Wainwright on 01622890746 mob. 07958606939 for more details.

Rye Rye Harbour Sailing Club membership is open to everyone who is interested in cruiser or dinghy sailing on tidal waters. Contact Richard Hopper Membership Secretary for full details. Phone 01797 222291, email richard@richardhopper. plus.com or visit our website www.rhsc.org.uk

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We always conduct a free consultation prior to taking any deposit as we want you to be relaxed and comfortable with us right from the start but we’re sure you’ll find d working with us a pleasant experience as we work hard to understand your needs prior to o the Wedding and on the day itself. We’ll fit in n with your timetable, our service is discreet and d non-intrusive and we’ll help the event run as smoothly as possible. We pride ourselves on our ability to please our customers offering a very personal service, a look at our testimonials page on our website should show this to be the case. We are always here to go through any issues or queries you may have and often find ourselves assisting in more than just Photography on the day, we are always only a phone call away! Debbie & James

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Tenterden Natural Health Clinic Complementary Therapy in Tenterden Are you suffering from: Stress?

Anxiety?

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Depression?

Our team of expert practitioners has many decades of experience in healthcare and can offer help with these and a wide range of other health problems.

We offer a wide range of therapies including: Acupuncture - Classical Five Element Aromatherapy Bowen Technique Cranio Sacral Therapy Homeopathy

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Liz McClarnon with Gordon, Sharon, Scott and Mark, landlords of The Kings Head.

WYE 18 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

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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 1tbsp of olive oil in a small pan on a 5 medium heat, add the garlic and shallot then cook for 1-2 minutes until soft and golden.

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.

Place the remaining oil in a heavy ovenproof frying pan or skillet, heat until it’s just about to smoke. Next, add the beef, allowing it to sear for 1-2 minutes

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the thyme and rosemary and place in the preheated oven for 6 minutes

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Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes in a warm place.

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To Serve – Place the cooked pastry circles on two warm plates. Poke a hole in the centre and fill the pastry with the warm mushroom mixture. Place the steak on the pastry and pour over the sauce. Serve with seasonal vegetables

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because she had no desire to wear the end result. I introduced her to crocheting flowers and she was hooked (!!!)

Simple Joys The Art of Crochet

Now she has resumed her knitting in small doses just so that she can make tea cosies on which to arrange her crocheted flowers!

Joy offers home tuition in crochet and other needlecrafts and also holds workshops at her home in Pluckley

I learnt to crochet when I was about 8 or 9 www.simplejoys.co.uk 07792 622339 years old. I was taught by an elderly neighbour info@simplejoys.co.uk one glorious, long-ago summer. We used to sit together on her swinging garden seat under a beautiful, scented white rose intertwined with honeysuckle. She patiently taught me the intricacies of winding the wool around the hook and pulling it through to create the stitches. We crocheted squares in a multitude of colours with her left-over scraps of real wool.

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As the years have gone by, crochet has been something I’ve dipped in and out of. A shawl made whilst I was a student nurse in quiet moments on night duty, pram blankets for the babies and dolls blankets for my daughter. I even crocheted a tiny shawl with sewing cotton and a fishing bait hook to drape across the bed in the doll’s house, as though its wearer had just tossed it aside and moved out of sight.

Recently however, I have begun to experiment more. The beauty of crochet is that, basically, you work with only one stitch: if you drop it, it is not the disaster that it is in knitting because it is instantly picked up again and, if you don’t like what you’ve done, it is so very easy to just undo it and try it again another way. I have also learnt more about how to follow patterns – again, there is an advantage over knitting because crochet patterns are often given in both written and chart form. If you can’t understand one, you can usually work out the meaning from the other.

I have an older friend who has spent many hours knitting the most beautiful jumpers and cardigans. The downside is that all the long hours of concentration have resulted in severe arthritis in her neck. I asked her if she had ever tried crochet and she replied that she hadn’t

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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

Maintenance Grant is not repayable. If the household income exceeds £42,611 per annum no grant will be paid but for a student whose household income is £40,000 a grant of £540 would be paid. It is not uncommon for these grants to be overlooked.

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Many universities offer Scholarships (indeed must do so for those that qualify if they are charging the maximum £9000 tuition fees) and bursaries (generally based on academic merit).

Again these awards are not repayable.

FAMILY SOLICITORS For friendly advice in times of need

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.

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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.

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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 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?‛

And Finally...

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!

IN A VACUUM

Crossword Solution

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Budget Bathrooms Big ideas, small budget? It is possible to have a beautiful bathroom without spending a fortune. Katherine Sorrell outlines her top tips.

• Choose simple white bathroom fittings in standard sizes. Simply use tiles, taps and accessories to create an elegant and upmarket effect. Remember that not all whites are quite the same shade however so make sure they match.

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• Try www.gooddealdirectory. co.uk for factory shops, seconds shops and permanent discount outlets nationwide; for listings of shopping villages, outlet stores and factory shops, go to www.shoppingvillages.com.

• Plan carefully so that you avoid moving existing plumbing. By putting the bath, basin, WC, shower and any radiators in the same position you can keep installation costs down. The same applies to existing doors, windows and built-in features such as cupboards or radiators.

• DIY or GSI? If you do some of the work yourself, it will save money. Know your limitations, however. Tiling and painting are straightforward and even plastering or putting down flooring can be tackled by a competent DIYer. If in doubt, however, call someone in and, when it comes to electrics, remember that there are strict safety regulations controlling what work may be carried out by a non-professional. Search for a qualified electrician at

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.

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• When putting in new tiles, save by only covering specific areas: perhaps up to halfheight around the room, or else just the splash backs next to the bath and basin. Use paint everywhere else.

• Instead of pricey stone or marble wall or floor tiles, find a look-alike made from ceramic or porcelain. They are widely available, attractive, stainresistant, light (and therefore easy to lay) and should cost noticeably less than the real thing.

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useful information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden 01622 690690 Rye 0845 60 70 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331 Conquest Hospital, Hastings 01424 755255 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG

0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866 0800 111 999 Details on tank

Doctors Surgery Ivy Court, Tenterden 01580 763666 East Cross Health Clinic 01580 262 000 Rye Medical Centre 01797 223333 Tenterden Counselling Service Confidential Tel: 0776 968 3347 www.tenterdencounselling.org.uk

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Veterinary Practices Rye 01797 222265 Tenterden 01580 763309 Rye Town Council 01797 223902 Tenterden Town Council 01580 762271 Parish Councils: Rolvenden 01580 241347 Tenterden 01580 762271 Wittersham 07944 183798 Ashford Borough Council 01233 637311www.ashford.gov.uk Tenterden Office: 01580 764066 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre 01580 764222 Rye Primary School 01797 222825 Rye College 01797 222545 Kent Adult Education Homewood Centre, Homewood School: 01580 764356 Rye College: 01797 222545

Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens 01580 764791 Rotary Club Of Tenterden Chris Northen 01233 851020 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club Membership: 01797 225739 Meetings: 01797 226380 Tenterden & District Residents’ Assoc. Chris Mason 01580 765199 www.tdra.org.uk Iden & Playden Garden Society Tel: Morris Metcalf 01797 280205 Rye Tourist Information Centre www.visitrye.co.uk 01797 229049 Sinden Theatre (Arts College) 01580 763826 www.sindentheatre.biz info@ sindentheatre.biz

Charities Tenterden Charities Michael Wells 01580 762353 Volunteer Bureau Town Hall, 24 High Street. Tenterden, Tn30 6an 01580 765819 Rother Voluntary Action 01797 229600 Age Concern 01580 764158 CARM 01233 758122 Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch Contact Mike Wharrad 01233 623530 Royal British Legion Neil Beaven e: neilbeaven@aol.com Tel: 01580766880 Women’s Section: N. Holman 01580 762302 St. John Ambulance Brigade Russel Parkin 01580 766245 S E Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society 07767 326138 mssoutheast@gmail.com Tenterden Active Retirement (Tenara) Chair: Teri Witcher 01580 763892 E:Teriwtent@btinternet.com Tenterden Disabled In Action Tenterden Day Centre 01580 761060 e: Tdiatenterden@tiscali.co.uk

If any of the above information is incorrect please let us know by calling 01233 720488. Thank you

NSPCC: Tenterden & District Mrs J Coombs 01580 763733 Pregnancy Sickness Support Kent and Sussex www.pregnancysicknesssupport. org.uk/ Contact: Denise Clifford deniseclifford@btinternet.com

Transport Bus Enquiries Arriva Bus Enqs: 0844 800 44 11 Stage Coach East Kent: 0871 200 22 33(Timetable) 08456 00 22 99(Customer Services) National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk Wealden Wheels 01233 840000 Mobile: Kevin: 07821 387727 John: 07851 395210 Rye & District Community Transport 01797 227722

Village Halls Camber 01797 226887 St. Michaels 01580 766811 Stone in Oxney 01233 758362 Rolvenden 01580 241211 / 07874214916 Wittersham 01797 270 656 Biddenden 01580 291320 2nd Tenterden Scout Hall Lisa Thornton 07710 346012 lisa_thornton_3@msn.com Rye Harbour 01797 223 631 Playden 01797 223 113 Highbury Hall Tenterden Bookings 01580 763692

Church Halls Tenterden Methodist Church Mrs S.Delgarno 01580 764981 St. Mildred’s Church Anne Alexander 07873 579581

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Sit-in Private Care Service

Be it companionship or just someone to sit with a relative, our Private Care Service carers can come to your house and help.

Visits can be for as little as one hour or as long as 15 hours. This help can form part of a tailored package of care that could help you stay in your own home for longer, rather than going into a care home before its really needed. We can assist those who need help due to frailty, disability or illness to live as independently as possible, with comfort and dignity, in their own home.

Domestic Care

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For a free assessment of your care needs or to receive your brochure Call us on 01580 762244

Town & Country Homecare Limited, 102a High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HT www.townandcoutryhomecare.co.uk