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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. Whatever you do enjoy yourselves and stay safe. Until next time, have a great month!

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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.

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.

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.

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 reddish-orange 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.

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

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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’. 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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the home “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! 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

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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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Mowgli by Montgomery Vets

ello everyone, Mowgli here. How are all of you? Ebony and I are fine but our humans have just come back from holiday. They took the liberty of going away for a whole week! I have written before about how much responsibility falls to us felines when the humans go awaywe have to ensure the other animals in the household behave and get enough food and water, we have to keep a constant eye on how everything else in the house is running and we also have to look after the pet-sitters. It got me thinking to what the perfect holiday for a cat would be.

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or a start we think it would be a very warm place. Outside it would always be sunny and inside the heating would always be on. And not just on- on high. As to accommodation design Ebony and I think there would be lots of rooms facing different directions so they would get the sun at different times of day. In each room there would be a variety of things to sleep on- double beds with fluffy feathered duvets, armchairs filled with soft cushions, radiator beds and of course cardboard boxes. No cat can resist a cardboard box. The next thing we considered was the menu. We think the ideal cat holiday is ‘all inclusive’ so that food is on offer all day and you can eat as much as you like. Maybe an ongoing buffet of the top food brands with some fresh items (mice maybe, some roast chicken and steamed fish?) on the side? Each room would also have refillable bowls of Dreamies. Heaven for any cat… Next to think about was activities. One human available per cat 24/7 equipped with a laser pointer, a catnip toy on a string, a lifelike mouse to chase, rolled up balls of newspaper and paper-bags to jump into. Ebony and I think this all sounds amazing, and that any caring human should ensure their cats get a well earned holiday like this every year. Just to make things even better Ebony and I thought of a brief list of things that would be banned from the holiday accommodation: hoovers, crying babies, loud alarm noises, and goats (goats are so stupid!) What do the rest of you cats think,

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nyway, everything was fine while the humans were away and our lives were made a little easier by not having to look after those silly goats. Goats are so stupid…. They have gone on a holiday of their own- just down the lane to one of the paddocks outside the zoo. They are keeping a lonely zebra company before she is exported to her new home. Clive and Josh visit them often and they are all very happy together. The paddock is massive and they are being looked after very nicely by the keepers. They never leave the zebra’s side and apparently all sleep in a heap together. Sounds like a pretty good goat holiday to me- will be just our luck that it will make them very naughty when they come home again!

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What are the Signs of Dental Problems in Your Rabbit? It’s not necessarily tooth decay that causes dental problems in a rabbit. Teeth that grow at a rate of 2mm per week, combined with the wrong type of diet, are more likely to be at fault. Rabbits’ teeth should be ground down by their food, and if this doesn’t happen they can develop overgrown molars or spurs of enamel that cut into the soft tissue in their mouth. Foods rich in fibre that also wear down the teeth, such as hay and dark green leafy vegetables, will stop incisors becoming too long. To help you spot the telltale signs of trouble, and deal effectively with your rabbit’s dental health, here are some of the signs to look out for. Lack of grooming Rabbits naturally groom themselves, and if yours has stopped grooming it can lead to a range of other problems including fly strike, a potentially fatal disease. Rabbits use their teeth during the grooming process, so lack of cleanliness on their part could mean that their teeth are sore. Loss of weight It may be painful for them to eat, resulting in a rapid loss of weight. The abrasive nature of hay in particular could be causing them pain. Drooling If your rabbit has started to drool, it might be due to dental problems. Also look out for wetness on their front paws. Your vet should be able to smooth any enamel spurs, and keeping an eye on your rabbit’s general behaviour can also help to pinpoint problems. http://www. rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk/ health/dental/ By Ann Haldon

Home & Interiors Buying a Bespoke Kitchen

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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 handbuilt and, during this time, you should complete any structural work. Then your units will be fitted by an expert team and

templates made for 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.

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Cake and Bake Snickerdoodles

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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Saturday 14 November 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Christmas Craft Fair at Egerton Millennium Hall - The Friends of Egerton Primary School

8 30pm Nov 19th £12

Please come along to our Christmas Fair to see our wide selection of craft stalls. We also have a number of activities for children including face painting, posting letters to Santa. The children from the school are also running a number of activities. Food and refreshments also available together with our cake stall. This is a lovely event for everyone.

The World Famous LIANE CARROLL TRIO The One & Only

Saturday 14th November - Saxon Shore Early Music Kenardington. Gala Opening Concert with

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 RONNIE SCOTT REMEMBERED - THE LEGACY BAND Musicians that were a big part of the Ronnie Scott bands

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

Champagne Reception at St. Mary’s, Kenardington, the newly refurbished church on the Saxon Shore. Reception from 6.30pm, concert at 7.30pm. All profits to Friends of Kent Churches. Internationally renowned The Bach Players play music which was found in J.S. Bach’s library and influenced his famous flute suite No:2 in B minor which ends the concert. The first in a series of five Early Music Concerts. Come and hear outstanding music in a beautifully restored medieval church now with underfloor heating and full facilities. Visit www.ssemk.org for further details or ring 01233 721242.

Saturday 14th November - Teddy bear sales

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

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

Saturday 14th November - St Martin’s Aldington Christmas Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale 10am – 1pm Aldington Village Hall To book a table ring Patricia 01233 720410 or Sue 01233 720652

We are holding an AUCTION OF PROMISES in Wye Village Hall on Saturday 21st November. Hosted

by our MP Damian Green. Great ideas for Christmas, and holiday opportunities. Supper and a glass of wine included in the evening’s event.

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 top-class soloists. The concert takes place at All Saints’ Church, Mill Street, Maidstone, ME15 6YE on Sunday 22 November at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced

CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL MEDIEVAL STAINED GLASS You are invited to an illustrated talk by the Director of Stained Glass

LEONIE SELIGER

For the 10th year running

WINTER ARTS FAIR

An opportunity to learn about the restoration of Canterbury’s world famous medieval stained glass

At Historic Godinton House, Ashford, Kent TN23 3BP

27th-29th November 2015 10am-4pm (Free Admission)

ST.GREGORY & ST. MARTIN CHURCH, WYE Friday 6 November 6.30pm Something Savoury & Something in a glass 7.15pm Lecture Starts Tickets £12 and £10 from Wye News and E: wyechurch.tickets@btinternet.com All proceeds to Wye Church and Wye Centre

• Paintings • Original Prints • Collage • Textiles • Papyrus Book Art • Jewellery (FELT) • Ceramics • Abstract art & Glass Art • SCULPTURE & DOMESTIC WARE (PEWTER)

£12, (£6 for under-18s and those in full-time 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 Godinton House, Godinton Lane Ashford, TN23 3BP Tel: 01233 643854 www.godintonhouse.co.uk Charity no. 1002278

at Bethersden Village Hall Tickets £3.50 each available from the Bethersden post office or by calling 01233 820650

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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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