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Welcome Hi everyone, I can’t believe it’s November again, the year has just flown by. This time last year the roof was about to be removed from my kitchen in order to fix a number of damaging leaks. It’s not the best time of year to expose a kitchen to the elements but it couldn’t be helped. I think I speak for everyone involved when I say there was a considerable amount of trepidation, it wasn’t a straight forward job, in fact I’ll be telling you all about it in a future edition.

As it turned out it was an unusually mild November, I’m pleased to say, but we were also in the extremely capable hands of Hamlet Buildings, who did a fantastic job for us. Now, one year on, I have a wonderfully warm, dry and bright kitchen that is a joy to spend time in. In fact I spend a great deal of time in it, especially at deadline time when I’m working all the hours available, and raiding the cupboards for comfort food, just to help me through (I’ve just polished off a syrup pudding with custard!).

The big event for this month has to be Bonfire Night, this year the Farriers Arms in Mersham are holding their annual firework display on Saturday the 7th. The Walnut Tree in Aldington are also holding a FREE firework display, this is a little earlier on the 30th October, you should receive your magazine just in time for this one.

There will also be children’s entertainment featuring “Sugar Plum Princess”. Whatever you do enjoy yourselves and stay safe. Until next time, have a great month!

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“Good for the environment and pocket” Robin Tinkler lives with his partner in Willesborough near Ashford, Kent Having retired from the electrical supply industry in February 2010, he now works part-time running his own massage therapist business, ‘Massage by Rob’.

“I’m qualified in holistic massage therapy,” explains Robin. “Some of my clients have problem areas I help with, but most come purely for the relaxation and quality time.” Perfect in today’s fast-paced busy world!

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Robin’s main hobby is collecting Honiton Pottery from Devon, and through this he is a member of the Honiton Pottery Collectors’ Society and chairman of their committee. The group provides the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people and new friends. “It’s more of a social thing than anything,” says Robin.

Less grime and more shine Robin decided to invest in a Harvey Water Softener after having a conversation with his neighbour who had one: “She said it had helped with her husband’s skin condition. I’ve had a few problems with my skin over the years so thought it would help me too, and it has, particularly on my face.”

But the real benefits of getting a Harvey Water Softener for Robin have been a noticeable difference in the cost and scale build-up.

Robin says: “The main aspect has been the savings I’ve made on consumables such as washing-up liquid and detergent for the washing machine. And the sinks are a lot cleaner too, not just the taps, I no longer get a build-up of scale and grime and don’t have to clean them as much.” He’s also noticed a big difference in the kettle which used to be full of scale: “There’s absolutely no scale in the kettle now with the Harvey system!”

Robin has recently replaced his water tank too, and is confident the new one will last much longer

now he has soft water as it will prevent it from furring up and becoming blocked. “I was told the pipes will also clear of scale now over time,” says Robin, “which will make my water and heating more efficient.” So good for the environment and the pocket then!

No pressure Robin was very impressed with the service he received from Harvey Water Softeners and is happy to recommend them.

“The representative who came to explain about the softener did so very clearly. He brought a demonstration kit and there was no pressure to buy. He just presented the facts.”

“And the financial side was very easy too,” adds Robin, “as I was offered deferred and interest free payments. The installer was also nice and efficient and consulted with me on where to place the unit.”

No electricity needed Another bonus for Robin was the fact the Harvey Water Softener units don’t require electricity to run.

“It was a major selling point that it didn’t need any electrical supply as it runs itself mechanically. This meant it could be positioned in the cupboard in our lobby area which doesn’t have an electrical supply.”

Overall, Robin has seen many benefits from his softener and believes it’s a worthwhile investment that just keeps giving.

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Autumn Planning and Planting

by Pippa Greenwood There is no doubt that the main growing season is over for the year and autumn is now very much with us, which makes it a perfect time to review exactly how your garden looks at this time of year and to do some planning and planting too.

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If everything is looking a bit glum, why not make sure that for years to come you have many rich autumnal shades of orange, red, yellow and gold to brighten things up? There are numerous trees, shrubs and climbers with brilliant autumn colour and now is the perfect time for planting, as the soil should still be relatively warm and considerably more moist than it was during summer. It is also a perfect time to shop for plants which you can enjoy at this time of year, giving you the chance to see the plants ‘in the flesh’ and find out which individual tints and hues you find the most attractive.

Make sure that you check the growing requirements of the trees and shrubs you choose carefully and ensure that you

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can supply them with exactly what they need, as soil and site conditions can hugely influence autumn colour.

For instance, one of my real favourites is the sweet gum or Liquidambar but this is unlikely to produce the striking colour for which it is renowned if planted in a relatively shallow soil over chalk. You should also try to choose a relatively sheltered site for plants grown for autumn colour, avoiding the most windswept areas where strong winds will rapidly knock the leaves from the shrub or tree just when the plant has come into the best of its autumnal shades.

The ultimate choice of plants will be largely determined by the conditions in and the size of your garden, so a trip to your local garden centre is worthwhile. The Japanese crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae) is a fabulous ornamental vine which can grow to a height of 90 feet, so can be used to train over trees or large buildings. Its toothed leaves turn a range of

purple, crimson and reddishorange colours in autumn.

Some viburnums, including Viburnum dentatum, also have lovely autumn colours and for bright yellow autumn foliage then the witch hazels (Hamamelis and Fothergilla) are some of my favourites, although they prefer an acid soil.

The numerous maples, particularly the Japanese maples, not only bring vibrant colours into your garden during autumn but being relatively small or very slow growing are suitable for most plots. There are lots of different types of Acer palmatum which bring lovely colour, including Acer palmatum ‘Lutesens’, which turns a rich yellowish gold, ‘Crimson Queen’, ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Garnet’ and ‘Seiryu’, ‘Osakazuki’, ‘Orange Dream’, ‘Heptalobum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum atropurpureum’, and also the beautiful leaves of Acer palmatum ‘Beni-Shidare’.

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Whatever you choose it is important to make sure that the plants’ root balls are thoroughly watered and teased out, before being placed in a well prepared planting hole. Plant at the correct depth, so that the shrub or tree is buried to the same depth as it was whilst in the compost. Always keep the soil just moist around the roots, both now and throughout next year, to help them get well established so you can enjoy them for years to come.

Make vegetable growing fun and productive with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select your vegetable plants from www.pippagreenwood.com and your garden-ready plants are delivered in May; what makes it unique is that Pippa will email you every week with lots of tips and help about what you’re growing, ensuring great results. It is great value and various pack sizes are available, e.g. up to 55 plants for just £29.00, plus that weekly advice. Gifts Cards are also available.

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Seasoned logs are dried naturally in the traditional way at our farm, with the timber stacked in the open for a year or two to allow it to dry in the sun and wind. Seasoned firewood will not give quite the same heat output as kiln dried logs, but it does make a good lower cost option for all open fires, stoves and log burners.

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Home & Interiors Buying a Bespoke Kitchen

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If you have an awkwardly shaped room or want more than one-size-fits-all options, then your obvious choice is a custom-made kitchen.

of it, whether chaotic family meals or haute cuisine dinner parties, and will use high quality materials that will stand the test of time. What’s more, you’re guaranteed that it’s one of a kind.

Buying a bespoke kitchen is like asking a tailor to make you a dress. Rather than squeezing into a ready-made garment that’s just like thousands of others, you get a unique and perfectly fitting outfit that makes the most of your best bits and disguises the worst.

It’s attractive, comfortable and, whilst a little more costly (okay, sometimes a lot more costly), it will always look good and should last a lifetime. In kitchen terms, this means that a bespoke commission can cope with wonky walls, strange dimensions and interesting architectural features, will adapt to whatever’s required

Why buy bespoke?

Buy an off-the-peg kitchen and your choices are limited.

Yes, there’ll be a selection of door styles, carcass sizes and, hopefully, several different worktops, but that’s about it. If your wall is a few centimetres longer than the standard run of cupboards, you’ll end up with a gap. It might be called a tray slot or space for a pull-out towel rail, but it’s still a gap. A bespoke kitchen, on the other hand, will be built to the exact dimensions of the room, large or small. You want extra-high base units? You’ve got them, to the millimetre. Extra-deep worktops? No problem. A

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combination of different, perhaps unusual, materials?

Just say the word. With bespoke you can choose the type of timber or the colour of the paint (if you’re having a painted kitchen, you could match the shade to, say, your favourite mug). You can specify any worktop, handle or appliance you like, or even go so far as to have special matching sockets fitted. As managing director and chief designer Andrew Hall, of Woodstock Furniture, says: ‘The beauty of a bespoke kitchen design service is that you will end up with an ergonomic, cohesive and unified space that is completely unique and tailored to your individual needs.’

All in the detail With a bespoke kitchen, no detail is spared. It may be the dovetailing of the drawers or the way veneers are matched so they run perfectly across from one cupboard or drawer to the next. It may be the combination of base and wall cupboards, perhaps with open shelves and free-standing dressers; or it may be the size and shape of the island unit – square, rectangular, curved, stepped or any design you like. Special appliances or cooking utensils can be measured and interiors designed to suit, for the ultimate, ‘everything in its place’ room that combines good looks with functionality.

Working with a designer Before contacting a bespoke

kitchen company, it’s wise to start considering what type of kitchen you want; otherwise, the possibilities could simply be overwhelming. Many people find it helpful to keep a scrapbook of designs they like. That said, an experienced designer will be able to guide you through the maze of choices, asking the right questions about your style and how you use your kitchen in order to reach the best design.

There will be one or more site visits for consultations, planning and measuring up, followed by drawings and costings. Once you have approved these, it will take several weeks or even months for your furniture to be hand-built and, during this time, you should complete any structural work. Then your units will be fitted by an expert team and templates made for

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worktops and splashbacks – which will then be made to measure.

Finally, there’s likely to be a sign-off visit to finetune any problems and check that you’re happy with the result.

Plain English: Tel 0870 240 3562; www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk

Images Left: Bespoke open-plan kitchen, Woodstock Furniture: Tel 020 8876 0131; www.woodstockfurniture.co.uk Above: Long House kitchen,

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A new Kitchen in days not weeks Transform your tired kitchen in just a few days from start to finish just by changing the doors and worktops. Less hassle, less time, less cost…

Before • Huge choice of door styles and colours in any size.

• Worktops, Appliances, Sinks & Taps to complete your kitchen.

• Installed quickly and cleanly by our own local professional fitters.

• We also do Full Kitchens, Bedroom Wardrobes, Utility Rooms and Studies.

• 50% deposit balance on completion

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Cake and Bake Snickerdoodles

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These classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating. Try them warm from the oven with a milkshake or hot chocolate – and if you need an excuse, America is celebrating Thanksgiving this month!

Ingredients:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.

• 115g unsalted butter, softened

2. Place the butter and muscovado sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until creamed. Beat in the maple syrup. Sift over the flour and beat in with the wooden spoon to form a rough dough.

• 100g dark muscovado sugar • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 175g self-raising flour • 1� tbsp granulated sugar • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Makes 16 Ready in 35 minutes, plus cooling

3. Mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate. Divide and shape the dough into about16 walnutsized balls (keep them roughly shaped – not smooth) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar. Place, well spaced, on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball of mixture slightly with your fingertips.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the cookies. Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

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Add some chopped pecans or toasted chopped hazelnuts to the cookie dough for a crunchy texture, or top with white or dark chocolate chips just before baking.

Gibbet Oak Farm Shop Tenterden Growing for the Local Community For Over 30yrs

Tel: 01580 763938 Open 7 Days A Week Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 10am - 4.30pm

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Our Delicious Range of

COOK Ready Meals

including: 4, 2 & 1 Meal Portions and Desserts All to Compliment our Existing Farm Shop Range of Fresh Produce.

Hampers & Fruit Bowls Made to Order

Our Own Fresh Fruit Available from our Farm Shop at Farm Gate Prices!

Home Grown Cox, Russet, Spartan & Bramley Apples, Conference and Comice Pears NOW TAKING XMAS ORDERS FOR APPLEDORE TURKEYS, GEESE & CAPONS Free Tastings of our Apple and Pear Juices including our delicious new Discovery Apple juice.

Fruit and Veg Grown by us and Locally Fresh Bread Daily Local Cheeses and Dairy Products, Eggs, Potatoes Local Meats, Pies and the full Korkers Sausage Range Frozen Selection of Seafood & Fish, locally sourced Lamb, Beef and Pork Ready Prepared Frozen Fruit & Veg Pears Honey & Honeycomb from our Orchards

2Kg £1.70 Wild Bird Seed, Nuts & Feeders Cakes, Jams and Marmalades and lots more 10lb bags of apples for birds and horses. Also great for juicing.

Seasoned logs & Coal Now Available Stocking Local Wines & Micro Brewery Beers & Our Own Award Winning 19 Bramleys Gibbet Oak Cider 2Kg £1.60

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Fresh Produce at Farm Gate Prices - Local Deliveries to Your Door New Customers Very Welcome!

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Local Markets Ashford Farmer’s Market First Sunday of every month from 10am to 2pm in the lower High Street.

Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thursday 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 (From Midday Oct - April) Rye Market Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park. Early till around 3pm (depending on the

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Rye Country Market Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill.

Every Friday 10am -11.30am Tenterden Country Market Every Friday 9.30am -11.00am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.

Tenterden High Street Market Friday’s – 0830 – 1400 Wittersham Market Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01797 270757 Wye First and third Saturday of every month on the Village Green in Wye. Tel: 07804 652156 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk

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01233 733792 07767 167731 First Sunday of the month from 10am to 2pm in the lower High Street.

NEW Ashford HELP AT HOME SERVICE Support with tasks that you may find difficult

• Light housework • Shopping • Attending Appointments • Correspondence and Phone calls, • Collecting prescriptions • Mowing the lawn • Outings to meet friends and family For more information please call 01233 668765 (option one)

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Kent Financial & Management Services Kent Financial Management Services was established to give businesses in Kent and Sussex a cost effective and flexible way of managing their accounting, finance functions and overall business management.

About us

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KFMS works with a number of associates and can provide interim help at all levels. All of our team have extensive direct experience of running businesses as sole proprietors and limited companies, so we understand the pressures and demands of the job. Our personal experience with the many challenges business owners face means we provide pragmatic and balanced guidance to our clients. Our unique blend of understanding and depth of knowledge means we can offer you far more than just an accountancy service – and far more than our competitors.

More than just an accountancy service

We are firm believers in personal service and aim to motivate our clients and their organisations as well as improve their bottom line. A successful business needs to excel and add value in every aspect of its operations. It sounds simple enough, but in today’s competitive market, it has never been harder or more important to achieve.

KFMS is here to help you do that. By letting us look after your accounting, finance and business needs, you are free to concentrate on what you do best: running your business. We can do as much or as little as you want, and we always aim to deliver more than you expect.

As a proactive firm of accountants KFMS are always looking for ways to improve the service we offer companies and individuals across Kent & Sussex. That’s why we took the decision to launch our very own App. This free App has been developed to give access to key accounting data, in real time, whenever you need it. Full details of this and the other services we offer can be obtained from our website - www.kent-fms.co.uk.

Our Commitment to you • We will always put you first • We will build a long-term relationship with you and help your business to flourish • We will provide you with sound advice in a language you can understand • We will be available when you want us – evenings or weekends, just let us know.

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Kent Financial & Management Services Bookkeeping, Accounting and Business Management for Small Businesses in Kent & Sussex.

A cost effective and flexible way of managing your accounting and business management.

Call Peter to arrange a free meeting to discuss your requirements You’ll find we deliver more than you expect!

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Once inspired, book yourself onto our

“Hands on” Christmas Workshops and take home your creation

£5 cost book in advance free raffle

Christmas Flower Arranging Demonstration

Tue 1st Dec 11am-midday Wed 2nd Dec 2-3pm Thurs 3rd Dec 6-7pm Fri 4th Dec 11am-midday £25 per person booking required

www.hopsandflowers.co.uk Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne, Canterbury CT4 5EU

OPEN; mon-sat 9am-5pm sun 10.30am-4pm OPEN UNTIL 7pm every Thursday in December

Wed 25th Nov & Fri 27th Nov 10.30am-midday 01227 830666 shop@essentiallyhops.co.uk

Oast House Taxation Limited Accountants

Are you working as self employed or through a partnership or limited company? Do you let out property or simply need help with the complexities of accounts and taxation?

As a local firm of accountants we understand the needs of businesses. We provide a wide range of services including: • Trading accounts for the self employed, buy to let landlords and partnerships • Limited accounts and corporation tax returns for companies • Self Assessment tax returns for individuals • VAT returns and payroll services for businesses £5 cost book in advance • Construction Industry Scheme returns free raffle • Bookkeeping services • Personal tax compliance and advice

Christmas For more information and a personal approachable service Arranging please Flower call 01233 822235 or email at info@ohtaxation.co.uk

Demonstration

Pengelly & Rylands Once inspired, book yourself FAMILY SOLICITORS onto our “Hands For friendly advice in on” Christmas Workshops times of need take home&your creation • and Family, Children Divorce Tue appointments 1st Dec 11am-midday (Fixed Fee available) Wed 2nd Dec 2-3pm • Elderly Client Care Thurs 3rd Dec 6-7pm • House Sales Purchases Fri 4th&Dec 11am-midday • Equity £25Release per person booking required • Wills & Probate • Commercial www.hopsandflowers.co.uk

Please call us on 01580 762248

Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne, Canterbury CT4 5EU

OPEN; 9am-5pm sun 10.30am-4pm 39/41mon-sat High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6BJ OPEN UNTIL 7pm every Thursday in December www.pengelly-rylands.co.uk

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L i v e Ja z z What’s On

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T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b At T h e To w e r To we r T h e a t r e. N o r t h R d . S h o r n c l i f fe.

Fo l k e s t o n e. C T 2 0 3 H L To B o o k C a l l : 0 1 3 0 3 2 7 7 1 7 5 8 30pm Oct 29th - £12 THE SKELTON / SKINNER ALL STAR SEPTET Big Band Jazz by Big Band Musicians

Ashford Decorative & Fine Arts Society.

Friday 6th November, a visit to the Goya Portraits exhibition at the National Gallery, with a private exhibition lecture & lunch. Call Ruth on 01233 720718 Tuesday 17th November, Aldington Village Hall, 10.30 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “That woman or the Duchess of Style - time to reassess Wallis Simpson”.

Call Christine on 01233 720241 Tuesday 8th December, Aldington Village Hall, 10.30 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “A Georgian Christmas”.

Call Christine on 01233 720241

8 30pm Nov 5th £10 ELAINE DELMAR with THE BRIAN DEE TRIO Miss Sophistication of the Jazz World with the legendry pianist & his trio 8 30pm Nov 12th £10

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RONNIE SCOTT REMEMBERED - THE LEGACY BAND Musicians that were a big part of the Ronnie Scott bands 8 30pm Nov 19th £12 The World Famous LIANE CARROLL TRIO The One & Only Tues Nov 24th £10 The Giant From The Giants THE RAY GELATO QUARTET Before he starts his annual Christmas season at Scotts Dec 3rd THE MATT WATES SEXTET - £10 Everyone has their CDs --- Now see them live TUES Dec 8th THE CHRISTMAS EVENT with THE COLROSE 7 £12 T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b i s a n o n p ro f i t J a z z C l u b - r u n b y & fo r p e o p l e w i t h a n interest in " OUR KIND OF MUSIC" D e r i c k Wo o d l a n d 0 1 3 0 3 2 6 0 3 3 0

Wednesday 28th October - The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on in the New Village

Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start) when Jeremy Bumble of Bumbles Plant Centre, Frittenden will be giving a talk on ‘Spring Bulbs’. Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome. Contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931.

Thursday 29th - Saturday 31st October at 7:30pm TODS Comedy in the Tenterden Town Hall - “Wife After Death” by Eric Chappell writer of TV’s “Rising Damp” £10 & £ 9 (U.18’s conc.) Box Offices :- www.tods.me.uk or Smiths Florist Tenterden (Cash/ cheques) Saturday 31st October: Smarden Charity Christmas Fair. Smarden Charter Hall 10.00 a.m.

– 3.00 p.m. 18 charities selling a great range of Christmas gifts, cards and stocking fillers. Free admission. Refreshments available.

Thursday 12th November – Tenterden and District National Trust Association Tenterden

Junior School, Recreation Ground Road. 7pm Annual General Meeting followed by “Knole in the New Era” Steven Dedman Visitors welcome. Further information 01580 764791.

Thursday 12th & 26th November 9.15- 11.45.

Ashford Loving Hands. The Cosy Kettle, Hamstreet.

Come along for as long as you want to knit or crochet for charities. Enjoy good coffee and company. Wool, needles, patterns provided.Feel free to come and see what we’re about. New members welcome. For more information contact Helen 01233 733408 or visit Ashford Loving Hands on facebook.

Saturday 14th November - Teddy Bear Sales Nearly New Sale, Christ Church Hall, Beaver Road, Ashford, TN23 7SR between 1.30-3.30pm. Items for sale include toys, clothes and baby equipment.

For more information contact Sarah Norris at info@ teddybearsales.co.uk

Sat 14th November Pilgrims Hospices Events Christmas Fair: , Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe

Bethersden

Wednesday 18th November - The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New

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Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This evening there will be a demonstration of what can be done with Advanced Photo Editing software. Annual membership is £10.00. Non-members are welcome £2 a visit. Full details: http://www.wealdofkentcomputerclub. co.uk/Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk

Three courses £19.95 Two courses £14.95 Served from 1st - 24th December

Wednesday 25th November (7:15 for 7:30pm) The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the

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Village Hall for our last event of the year. We start the evening with our AGM followed by the Quiz and Cheese and Wine buffet. Non member tickets £5.50 - available by contacting Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 before 22nd November.

Autumn Concert Sutton Valence Choral Society will perform Samson, Handel’s three act oratorio, considered one of his finest dramatic works. It is interesting that in Handel’s day, Samson was performed even more often than his Messiah.

Sutton Valence Choral Society, with over 90 singers, will be joined by the Beresford Sinfonia and four topclass soloists.

The concert takes place at All Saints’ Church, Mill Street, Maidstone, ME15 6YE on Sunday 22 November at 7.30pm.

Tickets, priced £12, (£6 for under-18s and those in fulltime education), are available from choir members, from Music Matters in Week Street, Maidstone, by ringing 01622 843325, or via the website at www. suttonvalencechoral.co.uk

Friday 4th December 7.30 pm and Saturday 5th December 3pm and 8pm. Betherdsen WI Pantomime Group Presents Cinderella at Bethersden Village Hall Tickets £3.50 each available from the Bethersden post office or by calling 01233 820650

Homemade Soup of the Day served with crusty bread. (v) Grilled Halloumi and Bacon Salad with roasted pinenuts and a pesto drizzle.

Deep Fried Butterfly Prawns served with a sweet chilli dip.

Main

Traditional Roast Turkey Breast with pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast potatoes and gravy.

Pan Fried Salmon Fillet dusted with parmesan and with a creamy tarragon sauce.

Chicken Breast Parcel stuffed with stilton and wrapped in bacon, served with a pepper sauce.

Mushroom Stroganoff served with rice or vegetables. (v)

Dessert

Traditional Christmas Pudding Served with Brandy sauce Apple and cinnamon crumble with fresh cream, custard or ice cream.

Raspberry and white chocolate roulade with a caramel drizzle.

Tea or Coffee with Mince Pies

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Clubs & Societies Friendly Pop In Centre, Woodchurch, For The Over 60’S. Lower Road Woodchurch TN26 3SQ. Next door to Woodchurch Community Centre.

Every Wednesday afternoon 2 to 4pm. Relax with friends. Also play, crazy golf, table tennis, air hockey,bowls or just have a good chat. Hairdresser every 3rd Wednesday. Tea, coffee, & cakes inside or on the lawn. You are very welcome. Tel Richard 07798566849

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Hamstreet Sports & Leisure Assoc The ground floor can be hired for sports changing which consists of male and female changing, Showers and disabled wet room. Along with the field and the multi use courts,we also have the top floor of the pavilion which consist of 2 rooms an office and a Lounge / Bar, we hire this out for small functions of 60 people, the building has disabled access and to the first floor we have a wheel chair lift.

The pavilion also has a small fitted kitchen.

Bethersden Art Group meets 7:30pm on Thursdays. All abilities welcome. Contact Jen 01-233820247.

Craft Workshop, Victory Hall, Hamstreet These are intended to be on the first Thursday of every month. Knitting, crochet, sewing, furniture painting.

High Halden Craft Group Meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at High Halden Memorial Hall 10.30am till 1.00pm. £3.50 includes materials, coffee and free raffle ticket For more info call 01580 291621 or 01233 85030 Shadoxhurst Flower Arrangers are a small, friendly club who meet at 7.30pm in Shadoxhurst Village Hall on the first Wed of every month except January. No experience of flower arranging

needed to join, just an interest in seeing blooms displayed advantageously. Demonstrators visit most months but members also enjoy trips & meals out. If you would like to get to know us, please call the secretary on 01233 732212.

Warehorne Folk Dance Club -

Traditional English/American folk dancing - meet at Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth TN23 3EF every Wed 8 - 10pm £2. Call Edna 01233 627121 or David 01233 812935.

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Short Club

We play every Friday 7.30 10.00pm. in the village hall.

New members are welcome so do come and give it a try. or ring 01233 850395 for further information.

High Halden Young at Heart Club meets 1st Wed each month in The Memorial Hall at 2pm.

Please contact George Burford 01233 850427.

The Lunch Club Alternate Wednesdays in the Church of the Good Shepherd hall, Hamstreet at noon. If you wish to join the club phone Jennie on 01233 732766, Alison 733514 or Rosemary 732644.

Dancing for Fun Come and learn a wide range of wonderful dances, from 17th Century Jane Austen style dances to 21st Century Ceilidh Dances, including American Contra Dance, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing and the Polka! Great low impact exercise!

No experience or partner required! Have fun, get fitter and meet new people! No need to book - just turn up! Every Monday 7:45pm - 22:30pm at Hothfield Village Hall, Park Drive, Hothfield, Ashford TN26 1EQ www.contrafusion.co.uk 01233 625 362

Hamstreet Baby & Toddler Group meet every Wednesday (term time only) in the Victory Hall from 9.30-11.30pm Call Hannah 01233 733863 for information.

Tai Chi sessions, Victory Hall, Ruckinge Rd, Hamstreet.

Beginners’ classes now take place every Thursday at the hall from 9.30am. These are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Entry is £5 and info can be obtained from www.taichiforyou.co.uk or by phoning 07587 167756.

Email queries should go to taichiforyou@hotmail.co.uk African Drumming Group Thurs 7-9pm at The Birches Nickley Wood Shadoxhurst TN26 1LZ. Contact Leslie Ross on 01233733387. Please call prior to coming so that spare drums can be organised.

ENJOY LEARNING offers enjoyable adult classes in NEW ROMNEY, DYMCHURCH and HYTHE. We teach ART APPRECIATION & SPANISH CLASSES. The Spanish Classes are not for complete beginners, but if you have done a bit of Spanish in the past and would like to brush up your skills, the classes might be suitable.

Classes cost £5, payable weekly.

For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542

Saturday 5th December from 1pm - 4pm.

Aldington Village Hall Christmas Bazaar, Festive

crafts & gifts, cakes, raffle and much more. For table booking enquiries please contact Beryl on 01233 720213.

TENTERDEN CHRISTMAS MARKET PREVIEW THE BIGGEST AND BEST EVER! One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Kentish festive season - the Tenterden Christmas Market - is set to be biggest, best and most twinkly ever! In a preview announcement, organisers Tenterden Chamber of Commerce have outlined some of the attractions already confirmed for this year’s Christmas Market, which will be held on Saturday, 5th December.

The Old School House Indian Cuisine

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• The most dazzling display of Christmas lights the town has ever staged - frosty white lights atop the mature trees flanking the High Street, and more than 100 mini Christmas trees decking the town’s celebrated shops and restaurants.

• Christmas gifts, many unique and handcrafted, from more than 50 stalls.

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• Street food from around the world, plus the finest Kentish-produced beers, wines and spirits, and....

• Entertainment for the whole family, including fairground rides, music, dance, and - of course - Santa in his grotto.

Says Tenterden Chamber of Commerce events officer Jonathan Medes: “Tenterden Christmas Market, with its wonderful atmosphere, has become a festive season ‘must’ for people across the county. For the first time, we’ve had to switch the event to a Saturday and extend the hours from 10am until late, and anticipation is building strongly”.

For the latest information on the Tenterden Christmas Market, visit www.tenterdentown.co.uk/Christmas, or Facebook and Twitter - key in Tenterden Christmas Market

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CHURCHTN26 2DB. Seasonal foods, decorations, gifts, knitteds, crafts, preserves and much more produced in the village. Plus the handbell ringers and a visit from Father Christmas. Refreshments available all morning.

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Beauty Time for Some TLC

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk The kids are running you ragged, your boss seems to think you’re on 24 hour call and your other half has commandeered the TV. It’s time to pour yourself a glass of wine, turn the music up and lock yourself away for a much needed pampering session.

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First off, a decent face mask is a must. Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask, £23, is a good choice. Rose clay penetrates your pores for a really deep clean, while Canadian willowherb helps to give you your ‘glow’ back. When you wash the mask off, jojoba beads gently exfoliate your skin.

Other ingredients include Persian silk tree (an anti-irritant), along with several essential oils. It’s a real treat for your senses as well as your skin, as it smells divine.

Special event coming up? If your skin is really in need of an instant pick-me up, try Roloxin Lift Instant Smoothing Masque instead. Combining hydrophilic and hydrophobic silica particles, the mask smoothes skin and gives a brighter appearance in minutes, with results lasting up to 24 hours. In a clinical trial, 95% of users reported a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. I certainly noticed a difference after using it – my skin felt softer, tighter and less puffy. A box of 10 applications costs £79, so it isn’t cheap, but it’s worth having on hand for special occasions.

I do love a good multi-tasker, and cocoa butter certainly meets that job description. You can use it for everything from smoothing split ends to soothing eczema; it’s particularly good as a body butter. Not all

cocoa body butters are equally as effective however; some are heavily diluted with water and packed with preservatives, colours, artificial perfumes and so on.

If you’re looking for a body butter that really delivers results, I recommend Mixtress Jamaican Cocoa Body Butter – a blend of organic cocoa butter, coconut oil and sweet almond oil, which smells wonderfully chocolatey and really helps to nourish your skin. A 150ml tub costs £9.95, and a little goes a long way, so it offers great value for money.

When it comes to your hair, try a hair mask by Italian brand Green Energy Organics. There are several different masks available, all priced at £15.50 and available from www.millabaci.com.

La Recolte des Fleur D’Orange, for example, is a powerful blend of fatty acids and fruit extracts, including orange flower, pomegranate, rose, chamomile and grape. It’s specially formulated to give a real boost to coloured, damaged or lacklustre hair. You only need to leave the mask on for 10 minutes, but for best results sit back and relax for at least an hour.

In need of a restful night’s sleep?

Lavender has been used to help people to drift off for centuries.

Add it to Epsom salts and you have a combination that eases aches and pains, exfoliates your skin and improves sleep. (I did mention that I love a good multi-tasker didn’t I?) Dr Teal’s Soothe and Sleep could well become your all-time favourite bath product, and as it’s available from George Home at ASDA, you can pick it up with your grocery shopping.

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Movember: Because Men’s Health Matters

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

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Since 2003, ‘Movember’ has inspired 4 million moustaches worldwide. But what’s it really about? Let’s look behind the moustache.

What is Movember?

The November challenge asks men to grow moustaches and talk about their health, with the aim to increase awareness of men’s health issues and raise funds for the Movember Foundation, a global charity whose mission is “to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health”.

The Foundation aims to reduce male mortality from prostate and testicular cancer and improve sufferers’ physical and mental health, and to reduce mortality from male suicide by reducing mental health discrimination and ensuring that men and boys understand how to stay mentally healthy, taking action early when they experience problems.

So far, it has raised £346 million and financed 800 research and awareness programs in 21 countries.

“In the last 10 years or so... we’ve built the largest global men’s health movement off the back of the simple act of growing a moustache and a sense of fun and mateship,” says Adam Garone, CEO and Co-Founder.

Why Focus On Men’s Health?

In 2011, the average UK life expectancy was 82.6 years for women but just 78.7 years for men, who were 14% more likely to get cancer and 32% more likely to die from it. Testicular cancer is

the most common cancer in 25-49 year olds, but highly curable. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point.

The Foundation believes the main reasons for men’s poor health are: • Lack of awareness and understanding of men’s health issues • Men’s reluctance to discuss their health and feelings or take action when they’re unwell • Engaging in risky activities • Mental health stigmas The Foundation’s most recent research showed that 99% of Movember participants talked to someone about their health, 75% were more aware of potential health issues and 62% had seen a doctor, or intended to, to discover their ‘key numbers’.

a healthy life’. if there’s nothing wrong, your mind is put at rest.

Attend that prostate examination and check your testes regularly (http://www.yourprivates.org.uk/ provides a useful guide).

The Movember Foundation’s Advice for Men Know your key numbers – ‘one of the most important things you can do,’ whatever your age. Track your body mass index, weight, waistline measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

Know your family history – including illnesses suffered by family members who have passed away.

Keep moving – maintain (or work up to) 20-30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 2-3 days a week, avoid sitting for too long and stay on the move.

Stay mentally healthy – spend time doing things you find enjoyable and relaxing. Be proactive about your mental health.

Take action early – ‘Early diagnosis is often key to living

Don’t smoke- smoking doubles heart disease risk and makes you 20 times more likely to develop lung cancer.

Eat well – think moderation and variety. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts and minerals, and avoid foods and drinks with added sugars or high saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and salt.

Sleep well – lack of sleep and poor quality sleep can damage your immune system and increase appetite and vulnerability to stress.

Drink alcohol only in moderation Wear sunscreen – and check skin changes with your doctor.

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