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Independent estate agent Andrew Neal has realised a longheld dream by opening a new branch of his successful business in Charing, which he believes is “one of the nicest villages in the county”.

Andrew played football for Charing FC for a few years and has long had a particular affection for the village.

After establishing estate agencies in Ashford and New Romney, Andrew was looking at various other small towns in the area with a view to expanding his operation, but kept coming back to Charing.

“I looked at several places but this is a village that I have always been fond of and I just wanted to be part of it,” he explained. “I still play football at the Heath virtually every Sunday and I love Charing’s close-knit community feel.

I want to contribute to the village and be part of it, and bringing my business here was one way I felt I could do that.”

He added: “I was aware that there are already two very good estate agents here in Charing but there are many villages around and about and lots of opportunities”.

“I will also be highlighting the advantages of Charing to my Ashford and New Romney clients, which could increase business for us all.

I hope that my business will complement the existing agencies to the benefit of those who are looking to buy or sell in the area.”

Andrew & Co will be focusing on properties across a wide area, including Westwell, Hothfield, Charing Heath, Pluckley, Challock, Little Chart, Smarden and Lenham Heath and handles lettings as well as sales.

“I really am looking forward to working in Charing again,” said Andrew. “I spent a short time working in an agency locally a few years ago and I know what a charming and friendly place it is.”

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DH (dear hubby) never fails to remind me well in advance of November that his birthday is approaching, dropping not-so-subtle hints on what new gadget he might possibly like to arrive around the 14th of the month, of course backing it up with the fact that Prince Charles was born on the same day. I reckon he expects me to treat him like royalty! Maybe I could stick him in the tower of London when he gets on my nerves, h’mmm now there’s a thought! (only joking dear).

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Ground Cover Ground cover plantings are a wonderful way to create gorgeous carpets of colour in your garden, whatever its size and wherever it’s located. But what’s so special about groundcover growing, when is it most useful and when should you start?

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The initial few months will take some effort, but once growing well, most ground cover planting needs little if any maintenance except perhaps a very occasional trim, some food and water in drier weather.

It has a superbly smothering effect on the weeds, killing weedlings and deterring further weeds from appearing. The denser the groundcover planting, the better the effect.

Autumn is a great time for planting. Trees, shrubs, climbers and herbaceous plants that go in to the ground at this time of year often establish extremely well as they have the luxury of enjoying the relatively warm and yet moist soil, a perfect place for new roots to grow out and establish rapidly.

Make sure you invest a bit of time and effort in to the preparation.

Clear the area of weeds, digging out all tough weeds completely if you can. Fork the soil over, removing debris such as large stones or buried rubbish and then fork in plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost, and perhaps a little slow-release feed too.

If you’re planting up a slope, it’s worth trying to secure the soil a little too, as all that preparation and weed clearing will have loosened the surface and made it prone to erosion. Once growing well the roots of the plants will help to secure the slope brilliantly, but in the meantime,

use landscape fabric pinned down onto the surface of the slope.

Don’t be tempted to cram the plants in too closely. Given time they will form the desired effect if planted at the correct spacing. But if you fall in to the trap of planting them elbow to elbow, then they are more likely to become stressed and miserable, more prone to disease and will need thinning out. Make sure the plants are kept just moist at the roots until they’re well established and feed occasionally. By choosing varieties of plants which are recommended for use as groundcover you’ll be unlikely to have to do much if any pruning.

So what should you choose to grow? Foliage that is attractive and interesting makes a wonderful groundcover planting and if you wish you can add a few more flamboyant flowering plants to the mixture too. By using plants with interestingly shaped leaves or variegated leaves your leafy planting will look even better.

If you want a reasonable effect all year around, then select at least some of the plants you use from the evergreens. These may lose their leaves, but they do so gradually so you’ll never be left with totally bare soil.

Great Shrubby Groundcover Ideas Heaths and Heathers, Cotoneaster horizontalis and Cotoneaster microphyllus, Stephandra incise ‘Crispa’, groundcover roses eg the

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Great Shade-Tolerant groundcover Ideas Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis, Mahonia repens, Gaultheria procumbens, Hypericum calycinum, many hebes including Hebe pinguifolia, Euonymus fortune cultivars such as ‘Emerald n’Gold’, ‘Emerald Gaiety’ Herbaceous Ground Cover in Shadier Spots Sweet violets, pulmonaria (lungworts) eg the white-flowered ‘Sissinghurst’, Bugle (the ajugas eg Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’), Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny), Lily-of-the-valley, Lamium ‘White Nancy’ and Lamium ‘Silver Beacon’, Bergenia Sunnier Groundcover Snow-in-summer, thymes, oregano, many of the sedums, chamomile.

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Textures For Interiors The way a space feels is just as important as the way it looks. Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell reveals how an imaginative use of different surfaces can make an impact in your home.

By Katherine Sorrell

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Colours and patterns may be the first things you notice when you walk into a room, but spend any time in it and the textures become increasingly important. From the polish of smooth ceramic to the soft give of cashmere, the nubbly weave of wicker to the homely warmth of felted wool, not only is the right surface in the right area a functional necessity, but an appreciation of texture also enables us to relate to our surroundings in a direct and sensual way, making us feel comfortably and securely at home. Textures, in short, bring a room to life and make a house a home.

Underpinning every design scheme, textures relate to just about every aspect of a room, from size and lighting to colour schemes and style.

Consider this aspect of room design as layering one texture with another (floor, walls, upholstery and window treatments are the basics),

then adding touches of one or two more (cushions, lamps, vases, rugs and so on). At first the concept may sound challenging, but it will soon come entirely naturally.

Start with key areas – upholstery or loose covers in a fabric that’s neither so shiny and slippery that you slide off it the moment you sit down, nor so rough that it’s uncomfortable and snags instantly. Curtains that draw easily, worktops that are tough and durable, floorboards that can be cleaned easily. A ‘quiet’, fairly smooth texture is likely to be the backbone of most schemes, but the interest is all in how it is combined and contrasted with other elements. If you wanted to bring out the cosiness of a small bedroom, say, you could combine a fluffy rug, matt-painted walls, velvet curtains and chintzy quilts.

Or, to emphasise a bright and airy living room, the main features might be varnished

floorboards, glossy white woodwork, sheer curtains and glass or chrome lamp bases. The aim is to achieve pleasing contrasts rather than clashes, so avoid too many unusual, eye-catching textures in one space – think trims and accents such as a woollen throw with an edging of silk satin, or a plain cotton sofa piled with embroidered and appliquéd cushions, for example.

Texture has an important part to play in the overall style of a room. Modern rooms tend to feature harder, shinier surfaces, whereas a vintage or ethnic look is more rustic and varied in texture. You only have to think of the contrast between a contemporary room that features lots of stainless steel, chrome and mirror, with a more nostalgic room that contains quilts, knitting, embroidery and lace, to understand how important texture is in setting a scene.

the home Using understated colour schemes and simple patterns allows textures to speak for themselves. This is where a palette of neutrals comes to the fore – just think of the beautiful, natural hues of sisal, shell, stone or wicker.

A dash of brightness may add a focal point, but the subtlety is in the surfaces themselves. The contrasting finishes of different types of paint can add to your textural scheme, from ultramatt emulsion to the shiniest gloss – even if they are all exactly the same shade.

Lastly, remember that good lighting shows off textures to their best advantage.

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as a set of monogrammed napkins contrasted with pearl-handled cutlery.

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A year later they returned with John Hunt and Sir Edmund Hillary, this time they reached the summit at 29,035 feet on May 29th 1953. During these historic climbs, many of the climbers were known to be wearing Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometers.

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The watches were very important to a climber because by timing their ascent they could measure their oxygen use; and quite literally bet their lives on the accuracy of these watches.

There was a twist to this story as Rolex had spent a vast amount of money on advertising that theirs would be the first watch to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was equipped with a Prototype Rolex Explorer which performed without fail; it was believed Sir Edmund Hillary had also worn the same watch but to Rolex’s embarrassment it was soon learned that he was actually wearing a watch called a Smiths Deluxe made by an English watch company Smiths.

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On the 26th March 2012 film maker James Cameron, known for his films such as Titanic and Avatar, launched his mini submarine to travel to the deepest place known on earth the Mariana Trench which is 35,756 feet (10,898 metres) deep. This dive took 2 hours 37 minutes to reach the Ocean floor. Attached to a robotic arm was a 2012 Rolex Deepsea experimental watch, which to the delight of Rolex worked perfectly. The watch was under 13.6 tonnes of load resistance, the equivalent to 13½ elephants standing on the watch, WOW! As watch makers constantly strive to take their watches to extremes what’s next?

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• 40g butter, plus extra for greasing • 40g plain flour • 225ml milk, warmed • 4 large eggs, separated • 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley • 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated • 75g Stilton cheese, crumbled • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 150ml double cream • Green salad, to serve • Cayenne pepper, to sprinkle (optional)

Melt the butter in a saucepan then stir in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a smooth paste.

Cook over a low heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk the milk a little at a time. Once all the milk has been added, cook over a low heat for a further 2-3 minutes, whisking continuously, until you have a smooth and thick sauce. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes.

Beat in the egg yolks, parsley and two-thirds of the Cheddar and Stilton. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Butter four large ramekin dishes and line the bases with circles of baking parchment.

Place the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl and whisk until stiff. Beat one spoonful of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to loosen it slightly then gently fold the sauce into the remaining egg whites. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared dishes.

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To prepare ahead, leave the soufflés to cool after the initial baking, then turn them out into the baking dish and cover with cling film. Chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight and top with the cheese and bake for the second time just before serving.

Turn the soufflés out into a shallow baking dish and remove the lining papers. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes until piping hot and puffy. Spoon the cream over the top and bake for a further 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately with salad, sprinkled lightly with cayenne pepper, if liked.

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what’s on Events November Sat 2nd Nov Harolds Film Show Church Barn 2pm for 2.30 start, 7pm for 7.30 start. Adults £6 Children under 11 £3. Includes glass of wine soft drinks and nibbles. Tickets from Charing Stores, Alan Hogbarn, Butchers, at the door. All proceeds to Charing Parish Church. Raffle, any raffles prizes most welcome. Conrtact Harold Trill 01233 712687,

ASHFORD MUSIC SOCIETY MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2013 ALISON TEALE (oboe/cor anglais) ELIZABETH BURLEY (piano) Alison Teale is the principal Cor Anglais player with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Venue: The Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ Time: 7.30 p.m.

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14th to 16th & 21st to 23rd November. THE

CHARING GUILD OF PLAYERS Present “ARE YOU BEING SERVED” Following the success of ‘Allo Allo’ we are opening this season with a dramatisation of another popular TV series ‘Are You Being Served’. Hopefully you will all be free to come and be entertained by Mr Humphries, Mrs Slocombe and all the wonderful Grace Brothers characters when they take to the stage in November.

Performance dates November 14, 15th 16th and 21st, 22nd and 23rd. 7.30pm at the Charing Barn.

Tickets are £8, concessions for students. From Monday 28th October the tickets will only be available from The Charing Stores at tNo 2 The High Street. The store is open Monday- Saturday 9.00am until 6.00pm and the phone number during these hours is 01233 712325. From 28th October you will also be able to book online. 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. Hoping to see you and your family and friends at the barn in November.

The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet on Wednesday 20th November in Biddenden New Village Hall at 8 pm. There will be the AGM, followed by the topic:- “Setting up and trouble shooting with an internet connection”. Annual membership is £10 plus £2 per meeting. Non-members are welcome (£3, but first visit is free) Full details: http://

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Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd November 2013 12 noon to 9pm The 3rd Christmas Shopping Event In support of Muscular Dystrophy Little Dane, Smarden Road, Biddenden,TN27 8JT (entrance to house in Pook Lane) Gifts and Decorations from Maisie K, Jewellery, Stained Glass, Sculptors, Hand Made Candles and much more from local artists.

10% of sales and refreshment proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

Ashford Choral Society Sat 23rd November 7.30pm. Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NB. Ashford Choral Society presents Mozart’s Davidde Penitente KV469 and Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis (The Nelson Mass). With soloists Kathryn Jenkin, soprano, Juliet Schiemann, soprano, and James Oxley, tenor. Conductor is Mark Deller. Tickets: £20.00, £16.00, £10.00 (Children half price all tickets). Tickets available from: The Gulbenkian Theatre Box Office: 01227 769075, online at www.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian The

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Wednesday 27th November (7:15 for 7:30pm) -meets in the 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 - available by contacting Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 before 23rd November.

Charing Christmas Lights “Magical Evening” will be held on Friday 29th November 5pm-8pm in Charing Church Barn and The Market Place.Father Christmas has promised to come along,there will be a Children’s roundabout,Faversham Mission Brass,many stalls,huge tombola,Grand Draw,tipple basket, mulled wine, hot doughnuts,plants,some lovely goodies to buy and more. There will be A Coffee Morning the following day,10.30am- 12.30 pm,in the Church Barn,when the various draws will take place.For further details,please contact, 01233 714068 or 01233 712138 or 01233 713592.

It’s Panto Time Again! Bethersden WI panto group present: GOLDILOCKS AND LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD In Bethersden Village Hall on Friday 6th Dec. 7.30pm Saturday 7th Dec. 3pm and 8pm tickets £3.00 call 01233 822565

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Starters Homemade soup of the day served with crusty bread Wild Boar Pate with toast and an apple chutney Green Lip Mussels topped with a Parmesan, garlic and herb crust and with a tomato salsa

Main Traditional Roast Turkey Crown with stuffing balls, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and a rich gravy Pan - fried Pork Tenderloin wrapped in bacon with a creamy sage sauce

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This year’s Bonfire Night will see Britain’s population stocking up on pyrotechnics and hoping for a starry night into which they will launch their rockets and colourful array of exploding projectiles. Guy Fawkes’ commemoration by no means holds a monopoly on the format. An increasing number of dates outside the 5th of November fill Britain’s calendar with spectacular displays at many events. People from all backgrounds, old and young, come together to marvel at the displays and join in the chorus of ooohs and aaahs. It’s an age-old, simple pleasure that makes no distinction between culture, politics, or language.

Quite simply, fireworks are just fun to watch.

Britain’s Pyrotechnic History As an English Catholic, Guy Fawkes’ gunpowder plot of 1605 was born of a desire to rid Parliament of Protestant King James I and replace him with third in line, Princess Elizabeth.

Gunpowder was placed in a room (an ‘undercroft’) beneath

the House of Lords as part of an audacious plan hatched by Fawkes and his fellow Catholic conspirators. News of the plan, however, was leaked to King James and Fawkes was captured and arrested. After some unsavoury interrogation and torture, Fawkes confessed to the crime and was banished to be hung, drawn and quartered. Not keen on facing the gallows, he leapt from the supporting scaffolding and met his end by way of a broken neck.

Thus, the tale of conspiracy from 1605 became folklore in Britain and spawned generations who collected wood for bonfires and roamed from house-to-house seeking ‘a penny for the guy’, after which the effigy was placed on the blaze to meet its doom.

Some of these traditions remain, but the modern commemoration is a more commercial operation with safety and litigation as primary concerns, alongside enjoyment of the events.

Notwithstanding this gloomy state of affairs, surfing the Internet reveals some fascinating information on the subject of fireworks as well as the do’s and don’ts of safety.

The website Bonfire Night Safety, for example, states that in a recent year there were 990 injuries caused by fireworks in October and November, and alarmingly, that 285 of them were eye injuries. There are also some interesting snippets on the site; prior to 1959, it was illegal not to celebrate bonfire night in the UK and apparently, some fireworks can travel up to speeds of 150 mph.

Despite the hazards of pyrotechnics, a few precautions will see you enjoying the action in safety. There is plenty of information online and from local authorities to make for a safe and enjoyable night, so be sure to seek it out before lighting the touch paper or joining an organised event.

The Business of Pyrotechnics The history of fireworks dates back to China in the 7th century where displays accompanied festivities, a trend that spread to many other cultures around the world. The popularity of these displays created a firework manufacturing industry and the much-respected profession of the pyrotechnician.

It seems, however, that the mainstay of the industry is harking back to its Chinese roots as the majority of fireworks are now made in China and imported. The squeeze on materials and labour costs, plus fierce competition in the business, has caused the UK’s industry to downsize and concentrate on specialist markets and displays, rather than manufacture.

Our love affair with the spectacle continues. And for Britain, Guy Fawkes Night provides enough history and national enthusiasm to step out into the cold November air to indulge just one more time.

The British Pyrotechnists Association (BPA) www.pyro.org.uk Bonfire Night - Your Guide To A Safer Event www.bonfire-night-safety.co.uk The Firefighters Charity www.firefighterscharity.org.uk

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Egerton Over 60’s Club We still have a few vacancies for our Club, any age and any area. We are a friendly group who enjoy stimulating speakers and outings. We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm in the Egerton Millennium Hall.Speaker’s subjects include �And so we raised the Mary Rose�, “Old Ashford� -�Policing in Kent� “Stoneacre� “Public timekeeping in Kent� “The tale of Beatrix Potter� “Windmills in Kent� to name but a few. Outings to-Blue Town Heritage, Kent Life, Dover Transport Museum, Stoneacre, Wingham Wildlife Park, and a Mystery Tour with cream tea. Meetings end with endless cups of tea , sandwiches, savouries and cakes. Contact David on 756544, Graham on 756260 or Sheila on 756294.

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As a homeopath, I meet people with conditions that we did not often see 15 or 20 years ago.

Research shows that many people are looking for more natural healing therapies in order to avoid synthetic drugs.

I love my work, and would not do anything else. What I like most, is seeing people’s health improve, often an almost complete turn-around. It gives me great pleasure to do something that improves others’ lives in a meaningful, lasting way. Be it successfully helping a couple with infertility, a child with a skin condition, or an elderly person with increasing forgetfulness.

I first experienced homeopathy when I received treatment for hayfever. It was so severe that I could not go out in the summer with my baby. I consulted a homeopath and the hayfever completely cleared! Delighted, I trained in Homeopathy myself and set up my own practice. Later, I discovered another simple but effective therapy - EFT-tapping or Emotional Freedom Technique. I am amazed how tapping various acupuncture points with our fingers and expressing the feelings around an emotional discomfort, anxiety or stress can

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By Jasmine Birtles Stuck at home and need to make some extra cash?

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A Virtual Assistant (VA) is someone who works as a secretary outside the office from their computer at home.

It can involve a wide range of tasks, from simply answering phones and sending emails to book-keeping, business planning, desktop publishing and even event management.

The more specialised your skills are, the more you’ll be able to charge.

To be a successful VA, you’ll definitely need to be computer-savvy and have experience of admin work already. It’s also helpful to join the Society of Virtual Assistants (http://www. societyofvirtualassistants. co.uk/) which runs courses and offers support to VAs of all levels.

You can make good money as a VA. Agencies like VA4U. com charge up to £150 per client per day, but typically you would charge between

£15 – £25 per hour for routine admin work done by phone or email.

Giving your opinions Make £50-100 a time in cash for giving your opinions in focus groups. Companies like Sarosresearch.com need people of all ages and in various parts of the country to join a focus group every now and then to give opinions on anything from shampoo to high-end cars. There’s free food and drink too.

If you have the time and don’t mind answering questions you could do online surveys.

The work is fairly sporadic but it requires minimal effort and you have nothing to lose, not to mention the fact that it’s all done from the comfort of your own home.

You can earn up to £50 a month if you are willing to put in the hours. Websites such as www.opinionoutpost.co.uk, www.uk.mysurvey.co.uk and www.valuedopinions.co.uk offer free paid surveys (N.B. you should never be asked to pay to join up or hand over your credit card details).

A good tip would be to set up

a separate email account just for this type of job so your personal one doesn’t become flooded with spam.

Then there are online competitions. For example, Freepostcodelottery.com is free to enter and gives away £20 every day at noon to one of the postcodes on their list.

There’s no catch, but you will have to check each day to see if your number has come up.

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Set up an online buying and selling business Do you collect dolls or electronic gadgets or some other low-priced collectible? If you’re a little knowledgeable about a particular niche area you could make money by buying and selling items online.

Pick a narrow product area (such as Cindy dolls or NatWest piggy banks or Beano comics) that you are knowledgeable about and then scour car boot sales, charity shops and jumble sales for cheap items that you could sell for a profit. Then set

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Make sure you keep a squeaky-clean rating as buyers are much more likely to buy from you if you have 100% approval. Always send items on time and package them up nicely to make it look professional.

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Of course you can make money online purely by selling your junk on a regular basis. It can become secondnature and an easy way to bring some cash in each week.

Grow plants that you then sell at car boot sales and at local garages and shops or to friends and neighbours.

In fact, once you are used to that you can sell on behalf of other people. Take in their items and sell them online taking a 30% cut of the profit (once you have taken out

If you have green fingers and a decent-sized greenhouse (or somewhere else to place plant pots) you could make around £600 a week between February and October by propagating seedlings.

To make a profit you need to choose carefully the type of plants you are going to grow.

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a lot of pots. Try to do a deal with your local garden centre to buy the pots that they would usually throw away for a discounted price. Also go online and bulk-buy compost to cut your costs there.

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The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is one of the world’s largest, most respected wetland conservation organisations working globally to safeguard and improve wetlands for wildlife and people.

Founded in 1946 by Sir Peter Scott, today the Trust undertakes wetland conservation work worldwide with a wonderful network of Visitor Centres comprising globally important wetland habitats.

All of the Trust’s work is supported by a much valued membership base of over 200,000 people and their purpose is to raise awareness of the value of wetlands to life on Earth, identify and counter threats to the survival of wetlands and their wildlife and inspire people of all ages to explore and value wetland conservation.

When Sir Peter Scott founded the Trust his ideas were unique. He was the first to recognise the wisdom of a combined approach, taking action to save wetlands and wildlife whilst encouraging people to care about the natural world. He pioneered the notion that conservation education should be uplifting, fun for people of all ages and that wetlands are places to enjoy as well as respect. Sir Peter’s principles remain at the core of WWT’s work today and central to their future plans.

business Anyone who has visited one of the WWT’s inspiring centres around the UK cannot fail to have been inspired by the wonderful work that is undertaken and all will have come away feeling inspired and uplifted.

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November Make a Will Month The month of November sees the WWT offer an excellent initiative. Whether you are considering making a will for the first time, or have an existing Will that requires amending, WWT Will Month 2013 is the perfect opportunity to have this done free of charge, and to support WWT at the same time.

A big thank you to all of you that take part Your support helps WWT continue its work to save wetlands for the wildlife and people that depend upon them.

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Select a participating Solicitor and contact them to make your appointment and mention that you are taking part in WWT Will Month.

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01233 624687 01580 713381

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SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc.

Pregnancy Sickness Support Kent and Sussex 01580 890750 www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/ 01233 713599 Contact: Denise Clifford deniseclifford@btinternet.com

info:ashfordgateway.co.uk www.ashfordgateway.co.uk

Charing Business Association

www.eastkentstrokes.org

07767326138 email: mssoutheast@gmail.com NSPCC: Tenterden & District 01233 714 490 Mrs J Coombs 01580 763733 01622 890294

www.ashford.gov.uk

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Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG

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We have direct access to Motability’s website where we can view cars offered to us. Typically Motability have over 1500 cars for sale, all one owner, main dealer serviced with low mileage.

The cars we supply are prepared to the very highest standards. When you visit our showroom we are able to log on to the Motability website and using our customer friendly dual screen, show full details including pictures and service history.

Each car is carefully inspected inside and out by experienced staff to ensure they are supplied in as perfect condition as possible. Here our customers are able to order the model and colour they want with an anticipated delivery time of 21 days.

As you would expect from a family business established for 47 years, all dealer facilities are available, including part exchange and competitive finance. We encourage you to visit our showroom where Sales Manager Phil Cunningham looks forward to assisting you.

“For a friendly service from a family business” REAR OF HSBC BANK - HIGH STREET, TENTERDEN, KENT TN30 6BD

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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.

www.townandcountryhomecare.co.uk

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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