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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the November edition. The nights are well and truly closing in now that the clocks have gone back (you did remember didn’t you !). We are now on the slippery slope toward Christmas and the end of another year. The final weeks running up to the party season fly past, before you know it you’ll be stuffing the turkey (no double entendre intended!). The pubs and restaurants are advertising their Christmas menus so book your parties in soon to avoid disappointment, and don’t forget to tell them The Village Directory sent you! In fact make sure you tell all of our advertisers where you found them, it’s so important to the success of the magazine.

As the festive season approaches we have plenty of events for you this month, many of them associated with great causes, I do hope you’ll stir up the Christmas spirit and give them your support. While we are on the subject of events, can I take this opportunity to request that event organisers use the Events email address when sending them in i.e. events@thevillagedirectory.co.uk. It was set up to protect them being lost amongst the volume of other email that we receive. It is so disappointing when things go astray, for everyone involved. Please also note that the Events email is unattended until we compile them around the 10th of the month, so if you require a response please send a courtesy copy to info@thevillagedirectory.co.uk, we will then get back to you. Thank you.

It’s now time to warm my toes by the fire and veg out in front of a great feel good movie - after all it is Sunday. Have fun this month and stay safe!

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A Busy November

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It is time for the seasonal slowdown, as your garden and most of the plants and animals in it start to prepare for the colder months ahead. But, of course this doesn’t mean to say that you can start snoozing!

There are lots of jobs which, if done now, could end up saving you time and money later on in the season or when the garden comes back to full life next spring, so I thought it’d be a good idea to take a look at the top November gardening tasks that you should try to get to grips with.

Get prepared for a relatively weed-free few months but hoe off weeds that are around now, as some might still set seed during mild, damp periods. Provided they don’t have any seed pods on them their top-growth can safely be composted. Bin, burn or rot down fleshy weed roots to prevent them growing in the compost heap!

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Flower beds and borders are likely to have a lot of deteriorating plants in them now. Cut back or pick off obviously diseased leaves and

stems, and remove some of the foliage that is dying back purely due to the time of year. The flower beds will look a lot neater and it’ll give you an insight as to what might need replacing.

Leave some deteriorating but healthy foliage in place to provide some protection for the crowns of the more fragile plants.

Rabbits can be a menace at the best of times, but over the next few months their natural or wild food supplies are likely to dry up. This means they will be on the lookout for some tasty meals from your garden.

Make sure that rabbit netting is not damaged and that trees, especially those that have been planted recently, are fitted with tree guards.

Rake, rake and rake some more!

That’s what you’ll need to be doing if there is a sizeable tree near your lawn. Use a springtined rake and do it on a regular basis - if you don’t collect up the fallen leaves they can do quite a lot of damage to the grass beneath.

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have been planted over the last few weeks may need a little protection over their first winter.

Foliage that will be perfectly tough and hardy once the plant is established may well succumb to frost or cold wind damage this year. If heavy frosts are forecast or winds are getting icy, a layer or two of horticultural fleece draped over the plant and pegged in place, should do the trick, and can be removed on warmer days. I’ve also got some great fleece ‘jackets’, complete with a drawstring and in various sizes, available from my website - perfect for easy protection of all sorts of sizes of plants and shrubs, see www.pippagreenwood.com/ products/protect-your-crops.

If you’re planning on planting a hedge, bear in mind that many hedging plants are far cheaper if bought ‘bare root field grown’, meaning they are lifted from their nursery field without being potted on. These plants generally establish and grow really well and are likely to be available now, but to make sure you get the pick of the bunch get your order in now. Bare root

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Send off for a good collection of seed catalogues and check out the various websites so that you can start to look at what you want to grow next year. Many suppliers offer seeds and young plants of many vegetables, so order now and you can relax, knowing that you have got your first choice selection. Check out my website, www.pippagreenwood.com/ grow-your-own, for a Grow Your Own package perfect for the less experienced vegetable grower - the plants you choose come with weekly advice emails telling you exactly what you need to be doing.

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Less tender bulbs such as nerines and many of the agapanthus are more likely to come through the winter with style if you give them a little protection now. Mound dry chipped bark or other mulch over the area in which they are planted.

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ello everyone, Mowgli here. It has been strangely uneventful in our house this month (I am sure we will pay for that soon…) and I was wondering what to write to you all about when I suddenly thought about Montgomery. I think I have mentioned in passing before that the Clinic was named after Jane and Clive’s first cat- Montgomery- but I don’t think I have ever told his full story.

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ell, Monty was a beautiful grey short hair cat with green eyes. Jane first met him when he came to her to be vaccinated as a kitten (this is long long ago before Jane was a zoo vet...) It will come as no surprise to you that Clive and Jane are cat connoisseurs (they chose me- of course they are!) and occasionally meet a cat they adore on sight. Monty was one of these cats. Jane met Monty a few times and then sadly one day he came back to her consult room with a broken leg after a bad fall (already he sounds like a cat after my own heart. A cat adventurous enough to do such extreme climbing he could break a leg….)

Monty was lucky that he could be fixed with strict rest. He didn’t make it easy for his poor owners though- refused to stay still, removed his splint at every opportunity and yowled the place down. One day his owners brought Monty to Jane and said they had had enough.

They didn’t want Monty anymore as he was so naughty. Could she either find him a home or put him to sleep? Jane of course tried her hardest to convince them to keep him but it was not to be. Although, as a cat I find this hard to believe, it is not an uncommon situation for

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vets to find themselves in and this happened relatively often to Clive and Jane where they were working at the time. A good home had always been found for such animals. Up to this point Clive and Jane had not taken any animals home and only had Louis the tortoise. Monty of course was different. There was only one thing to be done. Jane called Clive to say she was bringing a cat home.

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head off. That night Monty assumed prime bed position on the pillows and cemented himself as leader of the household. Unlike Ebony and I Monty went outside. Clive has told us he was an intrepid hunter and would bring something home as a gift every day. This led to various adventures, like squirrels running up the curtains and Monty storing several live pigeons behind the kitchen cupboard kickboards. Every time Monty came home through the cat flap he would yell his head off, announcing his arrival and come running to find someone.

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Home & Interiors Scandi Winter Trends

By Katherine Sorrell hygge is when there’s nothing going on to worry or annoy you, and you’re able to take great pleasure from simple things.

If you thought lagom was a kind of bean and gluggavedur a creamy Christmas tipple, don’t miss Katherine Sorrell’s guide to the Scandinavian interiors trends that will see you (and your Instagram feed) through the winter.

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HYGGE The best known of our Scandi set, hygge (named a word of the year 2016 by the Oxford dictionary) was massive last winter and it looks like it’s here to stay.

Pronounced ‘hoog-uh’, the Danish word is not directly translatable into English, and can be a noun, verb or adjective, but the overall concept stands for cosiness and contentment, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and enjoying good times with friends and family. When you recognise that special moment – it’s the feeling of hygge. It’s well known that the Danes are the happiest

people on the planet, and maybe it’s all because of hygge, which is an integral part of the nation’s culture and psyche. The high season for hygge is winter – it helps make long, dark evenings more bearable – and, especially, Christmas. Key elements? Homecooked comfort food such as porridge or stews; eating with family or friends; candles (the Danes burn more candles than any other European nation) or pools of warm, well-positioned light; reading in front of the fire on a rainy day; squashy sofas and armchairs; a cup of warm cocoa (or tea in a china cup, or freshly brewed coffee, or homemade mulled wine); sheepskins, knitting (especially Fair Isle and hand-knitted socks); hot water bottles; piles of throws and cushions; board games; a log burner. You get the idea. Overall, it’s not about spending money, but trying to be kind to yourself;

LAGOM The lagom trend hails from Sweden, and it roughly translates as ‘not too little, not too much’ – in other words, just the right amount. It’s applied to everything, from drinking coffee to buying a house, and its aim is fairness and contentment (you know how well-adjusted the Swedes are). Apparently, while hygge is a momentary state of happiness, lagom is more to do with an overall approach to life.

And this sense of moderation and balance extends naturally to home design – functional, unfussy, minimal and wellmade pieces are key, with an emphasis on durability and sustainability. Remind you of anyone? You’ve guessed it – Ikea has created a LIVE Lagom project, in which the Swedish flatpack superstore ‘supports customers and co-workers with products, workshops, bespoke advice and an active community to help save energy and water, reduce waste and promote a healthy lifestyle.’ How else can you incorporate a sense of lagom in your home? Well, keep things simple, declutter, tidy and organise your storage, reduce your carbon footprint (time for LED light bulbs, for a start) and choose furniture and accessories that are pared-back and practical, stylish without being showy.

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GLUGGAVEDUR It seems it’s not possible to go six months without another Scandi trend taking hold, and the latest is gluggavedur, this time from Iceland. It means, literally, ‘window-weather’, or an overall concept of curling up indoors while watching the world go by outside, specifically when the weather looks nice from indoors but is probably not so great when you’re actually out in it. Make the most of snuggling up in the comfort of your living room or bedroom and looking out on a cold, sunny day by enhancing your window area – beautiful curtains or blinds, perhaps with a pretty tie back or a tactile blind pull; maybe some wooden shutters, a window seat with a comfy cushion and a throw, and even some plants, candles or carefully selected art works nearby.

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Gift Inspiration Books make great gifts. If you’re stuck for inspiration or looking for some ideas for your own Christmas wish list, check out this month’s recommendations.

For fans of Sarah Waters and Susanna Clarke.

The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock – Imogen Hermes Gowar The year is 1785 and widower John Hancock finds himself the owner of what appears to be a dead mermaid. The artefact proves the talk of the town and gains John access to a whole new circle of society, a society that includes the alluring courtesan, Angelica Neal. 18th century London is brought vividly to life in this enchanting debut novel.

Enjoyed The Rosie Project and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time? Try… The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr – Frances Maynard Elvira doesn’t see the world in quite the same way as most people. As a result, she lives a fairly sheltered life, caring for her overbearing mother and indulging her interest in biscuits.

But then her mother has a stroke and Elvira has to find her own way in the world. With a great storyline, well-rounded characters and plenty of humour to boot, Frances Maynard’s debut novel is a triumph.

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Love dystopian fiction such as The Hunger Games and Divergent? Try…

simple to follow, with attractive photographs and engaging introductions.

The Gender Game – Bella Forrest In Violet Bates’s world, women rule. Men have few rights and boys can be sent away if they’re deemed capable of aggression.

Across the river it’s another story – in Patrus men have the power. Violet is serving time in a detention facility when she’s offered the chance to have her slate wiped clean, in return for completing a mission in Patrus. An enjoyable, easy read.

Love a good psychological thriller? Add this to your wish list.

Fans of The Great British Bake Off will be clamouring for this one…

Nadiya’s British Food Adventure – Nadiya Hussain As Nadiya says, British food today is a melting pot of cuisines from different cultures. This book reflects that, with twists to classic British dishes and more modern favourites. The book ties in with Nadiya’s latest TV series, so includes several of the dishes featured on the show. You’ll find recipes such as Minted Lamb and Apple Pasties, Mango and Passionfruit Jam Roly Poly and Masala Eggy Bread. Recipes are

The Stolen Child – Sanjida Kay Without giving too much away, The Stolen Child centres around Zoe, Ollie and their daughter, Evie.

Evie was adopted by the couple from birth, but starts to receive letters and gifts from a man claiming to be her father. A man who says he wants her back. Full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Hannah Green and Her Unfeasibly Mundane Existence – Michael Marshall Smith Eleven year old Hannah Green finds the world isn’t quite as mundane as she thought, when it turns out her grandfather is in league with the devil. The world is out of kilter, and the unlikely trio have to work together to put things right. A thoroughly enjoyable read, with great descriptions, bags of humour and believable characters.

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Going the extra mile (26.2 miles!)

Hello folks!

My name is Stu and I’ve talked myself in to going that extra mile.

An extra 26.2 miles to be precise by running the London Marathon on behalf of a fantastic UK charity called Whizz-kidz.

Whizz-kidz transform the lives of disabled children across the UK by supplying them with vital mobility equipment. Since 1990 they have transformed the lives of more than 18000 children and young people.

To be completely honest, it wasn’t a charity I was familiar with or in fact had ever heard of but the more I’ve read, the more inspired I’ve been to play my part (however small in the scheme of things) in raising as much money for them as I can.

The Marathon wasn’t top of my list to start with. I considered all sorts of

options: a cake sale? Sponsored swim? No, neither were big enough.

So, despite being an asthma sufferer I thought I’d do something easy and non-energetic….yeah, I’ll run the marathon! It’s got to be easy right?

26.2 miles, that’s only Aldington to……oh hang on…its Aldington to almost Maidstone. That’s quite far actually.

Four weeks later I’m training puffing and panting around the countryside telling myself with every other stride, what a mistake I may have made and that there was still time to change my mind. Yep, I’ll ring them when I get back from this gallop.

‘Ding’.. Perhaps I won’t, someone has sponsored me which is brilliant but now I’m definitely committed!!

And so the journey begins……

Well, since that first ‘ding’ I haven’t thought of much else. After digging out the running gear, fast forward to today and I’ve clocked up 35 miles.

Further than I actually need to run except it’s not been in one go.

events so watch this space. The first being: Charity Quiz The Walnut Tree Inn, Aldington 28 October, 7pm.

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I would love it if you would support me by not only following my story each month in the village directory up to D-day, 22 April 2018 but by helping me raise as much as possible by donating whatever you can, however little that may be.

I fully appreciate that most of us already donate to various charities but if you haven’t already, it would be amazing if you could consider Whizz-kidz.

It is a fantastic charity and through my fundraising page you too can ‘move a life forward’.

Thanks, Stu.

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9th The Royal Air Forces Association meet at 7.30pm in Wye Village Hall. After a short business meeting we usually have a speaker followed by refreshments The November speaker is Alan Haines “Mad musicians and crazy dancers”. Connection to the RAF is not necessary.

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11th St Martins Church, Aldington, Christmas Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale, Aldington Village Hall.

10am - 1pm. Tables £5 available to sell unwanted gifts, craft, books, whatever. Bacon Baps, Cakes Tea, Coffee, Squash. Call Sue on 01233 720652 or Patricia 01233 720410 to book a table. Profit to the church for repair.

13th Smeeth W.I. will meet at 7.30pm at Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall for their Annual Meeting.

There will also be a display of Members’ Treasures and members will be able to recount reminiscences about these items. A friendly welcome awaits any lady visitor and for more information do please contact Joy Taylor 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett 01303 812165.

15th The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This evening Peter Rate will be giving a talk, “Family History from Cave Records to Digital Clouds.”. Annual membership is £10.00. Non-members are welcome at £2 a visit. Full details: http://www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/.

Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk 18th Country and Western night, Church of the Good Shepherd, Hamstreet. An evening of live music by local performers at 7pm. Tickets are £7.50 including a cowboy supper. Patrons should bring their own drinks. For tickets phone Teresa on 01233 733056. The event is in aid of the Good Shepherd building fund.

21st Ashford Flower Club will be staging their Christmas floral art demonstration entitled ’My Norfolk Christmas’ by Melissa Sheldrake. It will take place at Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford TN24 0QJ, starting at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Ticket price - £8.00. Advance purchase is recommended (by contacting 01303 269422 or 01233 628278), but tickets will also be available at the door.

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22nd The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets at 7.15 for 7.30pm in the Village Hall for our last event of

the year. We start the evening with our AGM (brief) followed by the Quiz and Cheese and Wine buffet.

Non members £5.00 – bookings accepted until 20th November. Contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931.

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24th Ashford Mencap monthly Disco for any Adults 16 years and above with learning disabilities. The Discos are at St. Francis Church Hall from 7.30 until 9.30 p.m. Admission £2 including light refreshments, carers may accompany service users FOC. For further details contact: Margaret Pett, Chairperson 01233 626602 or Phil Monaghan, Vice Chair 01233 820247, e: ashfordmencap@btinternet.com 24th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next meeting is in the village hall from 7.00 for 7.30 pm when members are invited to the Christmas Social.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2nd & 3rd DECEMBER 2017 10am - 5pm on both days at All Saints Church, Woodchurch There will be approximately 20 trees

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Morning coffee, homemade soup, jacket potatoes and afternoon tea and cake will be available for visitors.

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Ashford Invicta Singers Christmas Concert.

1st Charing Christmas Lights”Magical Evening” 9th Christmas Fayre will be held 5pm-8pm in Charing It will be held at Willesborough St Mary’s church at Church Barn and The Market Place. The following day 7:30pm in aid of church funds. there will be a Coffee Morning in the Church Barn, 10.30am-12.30pm with more goodies and all the prize draws will take place. For more information please call. 01233 714068/712138. All profit to the Charing Christmas Lights fund. Please support and help us keep Charing’s lovely Christmas Lights twinkling.

1st-2nd Betherdsen WI Pantomime Group Presents Wizard of Oz at Bethersden Village Hall on Friday 1st December 7.30 pm and Saturday 2nd December 3pm and 8pm. Tickets £3.50 each available from the Bethersden post office or by calling 01233 820650 2nd St Mary Magdalene Church Ruckinge. Warm Up for Christmas. 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Hot homemade soup and bread, bread and butter pudding, cakes, gifts, produce etc. All welcome.

3rd Lees Court Music at Smeeth Church from 6pm.

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Hobbies Bottoms Up! Let’s Toast This Terrific Tasting Hobby

By Kate McLelland “Honeydew melon…a little smell of cream…it reminds you of lying in bed upstairs and having a tiny waft of someone marvellous having made you breakfast downstairs. You get that smell of toast and butter…”

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THE FOUR STAGES OF WINE TASTING The first phase in the four recognised stages of winetasting is appearance. The liquid is examined to see how well it reflects or refracts light, whether it is cloudy or clear, and how much the process of oxidisation over time might have affected its colour.

The wine’s smell (also known as its “nose”) is then judged.

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Leisure To judge the taste, swirl the wine around your mouth so your taste buds can do their work. As well as teasing out the specific flavours of the wine, you’ll be considering the amount of sweetness and/or tartness you find. You might also want to judge the amount of astringency (bitterness caused by the tannin in grape skins) you can detect. Overall, you’ll be looking for “balance” in the wine, deciding whether all its components are in harmony.

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Toss the tomatoes and garlic with the olive oil. Place on a foil-lined grill pan and cook under a medium heat for 4-5 minutes until just tender.

Ingredients: • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved • 2 tsp olive oil • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 2 large eggs • 1tbsp milk • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Large knob of butter • Spinach and rocket leaves, to serve

Meanwhile, lightly beat the eggs and milk in a jug and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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TIP Take care not to overcook the omelette – keep the heat at medium and remove the pan from the heat when the top is still soft and creamy.

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When the omelette is just set, stop stirring and cook for a further 30 seconds to brown the underside (see tip). Place the grilled tomatoes on top of the omelette.

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Clubs & Societies

The Royal Air Forces Association meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.30pm in Wye Village Hall.

After a short business meeting we usually have a speaker followed by refreshments. Connection to the RAF is not necessary. We would be pleased to meet new members. Parking is not a problem. Contact: rita. elgar05@gmail.co.uk

Wye Historical Society – meets monthly from October to April in the Lady Joanna Thornhill School at 7.30pm.

Subscriptions £10 per year; visitors welcome at £2 per meeting - no need to book. For more information see www.wyehistoricalsociety.org.uk.

Aldington Corner Quilters is a long established group

of friendly ladies meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Aldington Village Hall, 7.00pm 9.00pm. We have a mix of beginners and experienced ladies who share their latest projects and ideas. We always welcome new members so if you are interested come along one evening and meet us. For more information contact Julie Coney - quirkyjules@gmail. com or call 01303 813944 (eve).

Aldington WI on 3rd Mon every month. All ladies welcome, 7 for 7.30 at The Walnut Tree, Aldington.

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The Brabourne and Smeeth Branch of the Royal British Legion meet every Second Tuesday in the

month at the Brabourne Baptist Church at 7.30 pm.

New Members area always welcome, please contact George Taylor 01303 812165 or Ron Cooper 01303 813330

East Kent Morris Men Do you like dancing, beer,

socialising, music, having fun? Why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting for new members. Weekly Wednesday dance practices start on September 9th at Mersham Village Hall, 8pm to 10pm; afterwards we practise drinking in the pub opposite! No experience required. Why not give it a try? Details from www. ekmm.org.uk or 01795 536 262

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. Cost £5 per week. For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542

Wednesday evenings at the barn café at Willesborough Windmill. between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, and the club would welcome new members. Club members are currently building a model of Rye in 00 gauge in the SR period. Contact John White on 01233 733416 for more information

Quilting Group held in the Oak Room, Smeeth TN25

Ashford Radio Aeromodellers, we have a field at

Sellindge Gardening Association meet on the 3rd

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Sellindge Table Top Sale the 1st Saturday of each

Sellindge for flying seven days a week, and fly indoors in Ashford Market on various Thursday evenings during the Autumn, Winter, & Spring, please visit www.araclub.co.uk for more details, or phone Iain on 07956501510, or myself (Roger) 01233 627694.

Second Tues of the month, 7.15pm, except August, in Tesco Crooksfoot Community Room. We are part of a global organisation whose aims are to improve the lives and status of women and girls through education. In addition we also have fun, with a programme of social activities. If you think you may be interested in joining us do please give us a call. Contact Sue Wood 01233 623902

Bilsington Ladies meet in Bilsington Village Hall 2nd

Thursday of the month at 2.15pm. Interesting speakers and a warm welcome awaits. Call Jan on 01233 641820.

Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society We meet on the last Friday of the month at Brabourne & Smeeth Village Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm. New members and visitors will be made very welcome. For further info call Wendy

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Sanders 01303 813451 or email brabournewendy@ gmail.com.

6SA. If you are interested in quilting or patchwork why not come along and learn new skills and share your expertise with like minded people. Beginners and advanced levels are welcome. Bi-monthly meetings, for further information contact Marion on 01233 750319 Wednesday of the month in the Durling Hall Sellindge (next to the main hall) at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Our programme includes speakers, a summer show, social events, day trips and an annual holiday. For further details contact Linda on 01303 813288.

month in the village hall Sellindge. Tables booked in advance are £5. 00 Each and on the day (If available) £8. 00. Telephone for more information 01303 813475.

Refreshments are available and home made cakes.

Smeeth W.I. We meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7.30 pm in the Brabourne & Smeeth village hall for further information do contact Joy Taylor 01303 812165”

Stanford & Postling WI meet in the comittee room at the rear of Lympne Village Hall on the 3rd monday of every month. we are a small but friendly group who would love to wlecome new members. for any futher information please contact Elaine on 01303 863096 or Iona on 01303 238390.

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FOR THE INTREPID TRAVELLER Whether she’s constantly jetting off on minibreaks, or pulls the tent out at the slightest opportunity, treat her to Elemis’ The Adventuress set. The six travelfriendly

bestsellers include Ultra-Rich Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Frangipani Monoi Shower Cream (which smells amazing) and Smart Cleanse Micellar Water.

You also get a case to keep them in. The products are worth £86, so the giftset is pretty good value at £54 from www.elemis.co.uk.

FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE Origins Men’s Grooming Treats looks to be a good buy. For £40 you get the Blade Runner shave cream, Save the Males moisturiser, Modern Friction exfoliating cream and Clear Improvement charcoal body wash. All the products are between 50ml and 150ml, and you’re saving over £15 on the cost of buying them separately. Plus you get a free wash bag. The shave cream in particular is sure to prove a hit.

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FOR THE GREEN GODDESS Optiat’s founders decided they wanted to do something about the amount of used coffee grounds that are discarded every year. So they started buying the grounds and turning them into luxurious face and body scrubs. Now Optiat has several ranges, all featuring at least one ingredient that would otherwise go to waste.

The 100% natural soaps include antioxidant-rich chai spices. The soaps are very gentle and help to boost circulation and leave skin feeling smoother.

They’re also cruelty-free, vegan and organic.

Individually, the soaps cost £6.95 each, but you could treat your eco-conscious friend to all five with the Soap Block Collection for £29.95 from www.optiat.co.uk.

FOR THE PERFECTIONIST Clarins have some fantastic giftsets out this Christmas. It’s hard to choose just one, but the Precious Lip Collection (£20) is pretty high on the list. Four miniature lip products are included: Joli Rouge lipstick in 742, Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in Honey and two Instant Light Natural Lip Perfectors. They’re all very wearable colours, and you save over £11. Plus you get the obligatory free makeup bag, making it a really attractive little giftset. See www. clarins.co.uk.

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Health

By Elaine Povey www.nutritionwise.uk

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Despite affecting millions of people in the UK, irritable bowel syndrome is little understood explains Elaine Povey, Registered Nutritionist and Managing Director of Nutritionwise Ltd in Kent. She provides advice for IBS sufferers so they can regain confidence and remove the triggers from their diet. She can be contacted via her email elaine@nutritionwise.uk or website www. nutritionwise.uk and can see clients in their home or at Apotheca, 14 West Street Faversham T: 01795 227423 or Spring Gardens Clinic, Simmonds Road, Canterbury T: 01227 761000.

Symptoms

The cause of IBS is not fully understood yet and there are those in the medical field who deny it exists which means it is not always treated very effectively. It is further exacerbated by some stating it is ‘all in the mind’ and not a physical illness at all. However, it is a long term condition that affects the digestive system or the gastrointestinal tract to be more precise causing pain and a change in bowel habits including stomach pain, cramps frequent diarrhoea or constipation and sometimes alternating between both diarrhoea and constipation. Following a visit to the loo, people with IBS sometimes feel as though they haven’t got rid of all the faeces inside them. A bloated stomach is another typical symptom aswell as feeling tired. IBS symptoms tend to come and go. Bouts can last for a few days or a few months at a time. They can be exacerbated by stress or eating certain trigger foods – different types of food affect different people.

Triggers

There are a large group of fermentable carbohydrates which can cause the symptoms but not all of them will affect people in the same way. Removing these groups of foods should be done under supervision and dietary alternatives given as malnutrition may occur. She is often asked how it is started and her response is that nobody really knows but it is thought it can be triggered by an attack of gastroenteritis, a traumatic event or taking antibodies. Eating particular foods, anxiety

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and stress, hormonal changes and genetics (family history of the condition) can also play a part.

Controversy

As IBS cannot be detected by medical tests, it is thought to be psychological and some in the medical field still believe this. It is the most commonly diagnosed gastro-intestinal condition and it affects up to one in five Britons. It usually develops when the patient is between 20 and 30 years of age and symptoms are worse when a person is stressed.

Dietary and lifestyle changes

Elaine specialises in helping those sufferers remove the triggers from their diet using research from Australia which has scientifically been shown to improve symptoms. She analyses your food intake over 5 days and a completed health questionnaire (download from her website www.nutritionwise. uk). Dietary changes can greatly ease symptoms as can lifestyle changes. Also, fizzy drinks, alcohol and coffee can aggravate the symptoms in some people. Exercise stimulates the digestive tract and encourages healthy digestive-transit enzymes. It is about keeping calm as stress produces an influx of adrenaline which shuts down digestion and can cause bloating so take deep breaths and relax while eating. As with many holistic practitioners, Elaine believes that our gut health is vital to a healthy immune system and a fired-up metabolism which means more energy.

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Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

By Shirley Mearing www.tappinginharmony.com By saying certain statements while taping meridian points to help focus our thoughts and emotions, negative thoughts lose their charge and we can move into more resourceful and positive ways of thinking and being.

EFT stands for Emotional Freedom techniques.

Also known as tapping, it is an emotional version of acupuncture except we use our fingers to tap on certain meridian points instead of using needles. It is simple to learn and is non-invasive.

EFT addresses the emotional and physical issues that can be attributed to stress, anxiety, and trauma, which can result in emotional and physical ill health. It is well documented that when we are stressed we feel this in our body.

EFT can address and overcome fear, anxiety, and any number of emotional issues encouraging free flowing positive energy through the energy body.

EFT works with unresolved negative emotions or fears, sabotaging thoughts and limiting beliefs and replaces these with positive thoughts processes, and feelings to help you feel relaxed and calm, improve wellbeing and help you to manifest the things you are wanting to attract into your life.

If we carry around these high emotions, traumas and guilts something will show up physically and emotionally and our energy body will become imbalanced, with the energy pathways in our body called meridians becoming blocked or sluggish. This is called a disruption to our energy body, EFT works to redress this imbalance.

For more information, or to book an appointment please contact Shirley on 07871757499, or go to www.tappinginharmony.com or email shirley@tappinginharmony.com.

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