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Clocks Go Back Sunday 28th October 6/12/2011 4:53:10 PM

Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone,

do this I must educate my teenage son with the help of a newly aquired power monitor. He could do with his own wind tubine just to power his bedroom, it closely resembles the bridge of the Star Ship Enterprise.

As we enter the autumn season Christmas is already on the menu and the decorative holly is already being splashed around (in the magazine of course, not at home!) Christmas menus are now available at many of our local restaurants and pubs, so don’t leave your Christmas party bookings to the last minute. Firewood and chimney sweeping is on the agenda to prepare us for those cosey nights by the fire.

This month I have instroduced new content for “Kid’s Corner”, courtesy of Pheonix comics, I hope our junior readers enjoy it. Anyway enough of my ramblings, make the most of this month, get out there and enjoy the outdoors while you can, the clocks go back on Sunday 28th October and the nights will soon be closing in.

I’m particularly looking forward to this winter, as I hope to save loads of money on my heating bills, I’ve just had a wood burner installed that links up to my central heating. It was installed in June (thanks to Bruce from Bensko), and with all that horrible weather we had I actually lit the fire to give it a good test. I can’t believe we had an evening in front of the fire in June.

It worked brilliantly, I was beginning to think my gas bill would require a second mortgage, it’s becoming ridiculous. My new challenge for the winter is to tame my electricity bill, but to

Have a great month!

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the garden Procrastinators

don’t make good gardeners. If you put off ‘til tomorrow what you should have done today in the garden, then you may have to wait until next year (a procrastinator’s dream, that, because there’s always next year…). Unlike indoor tasks (which can happily build up and then be tackled whatever the weather), gardens, like time and the tide, wait for no man.

The Garden Shed October

By Jo Arnell

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This time last year I procrastinated – remember how gloriously hot it was last October? I think we skipped autumn and went straight from summer to winter last year; which meant I didn’t have that final tidy up in the garden. I glibly said things like - nature benefits if you don’t cut things back and tidy up -

which is true, but there’s a difference between leaving a few seedheads and small piles of sticks for wildlife to shelter in - and leaving a huge tangled mess of last year’s growth and weed seedlings everywhere. Come the spring I was so busy trying to catch up with myself and the children and grandchildren of all those weeds, that I felt like Queen Canute standing in front of a rising tide of plants.

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So this October I will: •

Clear all debris from the veg patch and mulch with manure

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Sort out the compost heap

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Scarify, weed and feed the lawn with an autumn treatment

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Sow broad beans, onion sets, sweet peas and other hardy annuals to save time in spring

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Plant all my bulbs and not leave the tulips until January

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Prune climbing roses

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Weed the borders

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Collapse in a heap at the end of the month with a smug smile on my face, having done all the above.

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Exciting new fundraising venture for Pilgrims Hospices Treecycling (Christmas tree recycling) a new and exciting project that was introduced by a Hospice in east Cheshire will piloted by the Pilgrims Hospice in Ashford.

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The Hospice in east Cheshire has been running the scheme for many years. In its first year it raised £700, now 11 years later this figure has grown to a staggering £60,000 .

A group of volunteers with vans collected trees from people who have registered their trees for collection. People pay a suggested minimum donation of £4.

Over the weekend of 12/13 January 2013 Pilgrims Hospice in Ashford will be carrying out a Christmas Tree collection.

Unfortunately we can’t cover all areas , but if this year proves to be successful then next year we plan to develop it to cover more locations.

Look out for our advert in the November and December issue of the Village Directory on how to register your tree for collection We will be looking for volunteers with vans to assist with the collection. If this is some thing you would like to help out with , then please call Pauline Donkin on 01233 504115 for more information.

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Technology is Here to Stay!

If, like me, you are of a ‘certain age’ you will remember D-day! No, not the end of the War; I’m not that old, but Decimalisation! I was working in a Building Society back then in February 1971; you remember them, the friendly Mutual – but they soon put a stop to that! Anyway, one Investor, a dear old man, himself of a certain age, leant across the counter and confided to me, somewhat conspiratorially, “it’s a damn nuisance this decimalisation lark, I’ll be glad when it’s all over and the dust settles and we can get back to shillings and pence…..” boy, was he in for a shock!

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Why do I mention this? Well for some the internet is a bit like decimalisation (sort of ) they would prefer it if we went back to the “good old days” of typewriters and Filofaxes, remember those? They have just not embraced the advancing technology and anybody looking in the other direction or distracted for a moment has been left behind! Some were just too busy bringing up a family, and for others it was “I’ll be glad when it’s all over…..” but it isn’t all over, far from it.

I look at my daughter and her generation and how they have embraced the new digital era ‘seamlessly’. I cannot imagine how she would have got through University without a laptop – in fact she wouldn’t! I can only part her from her laptop provided she has her BlackBerry in hand so that she can still access the Social Media Web-sites; and that would have to be surgically removed, the BlackBerry, not her hand!

Like my daughter I have grown up with computers and can remember the advent

of the Internet (NET) and e-mail; and the WorldWide Web (WWW); good old Dr. Tim Berners-Lee, where would we be without him? So for me the Net and Web and E-mail are everyday ‘tools’ without which I just could not function. There is seldom a day when I don’t use the computer, but if I don’t then I too have a so-called ‘Smart Phone’; surgically attached to my left hand, so that I can stay in touch not only with e-mail but also with my daughter to find out what she has done with my car!

All this said, technology is still advancing and soon we will get rid of cash altogether and pay for our Latte via our Smart Phone; and where will that leave the uninitiated?

Well, I know that there are many that want to join this happy band of techno-freaks but feel that they have missed the boat! Not so. If you are almost there but need a bit of help getting the computer out of the box, or if you are up and running but need help setting up e-mail, I can help! Maybe it’s a case of WORD being a bit confusing or OUTLOOK not so rosey or maybe you are just not EXCEL-ing! Don’t panic, I can help you with the basics, the fundamentals, from the ground up and in the privacy of your own home so you will be able to send all your Christmas Greetings, digitally! Remember all journeys begin with the first step!

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The Raja of Kent is based in both Tenterden and Maidstone, with a sister restaurant, Mouchak, in St Michaels. We serve traditional, authentic Bangladeshi and modern Indian cuisine.

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Winter Wardrobe Blues 12

Well, the last flickers of the Indian summer have finally faded, and bright October days can be chilly, so it’s time to put the shorts and sandals and old tour t-shirts away for a few months and dig out the winter clothes.

Shouldn’t need to buy anything new: I have plenty of stuff left over from previous years.

Which is handy as times are tight, and the more I waste on clothes means the less I can waste on beer. But anyway, who needs to spend a fortune on a new wardrobe every season?

Let’s start by testing that ancient proposition: the cat sat on the mat. No it didn’t. The cat sat on my hat, actually. In fact it’s nested in it. It’s now a dense rug of cat-hair and utterly irredeemable, so I shall start collating the season’s wardrobe by binning the beanie and putting a new one on the shopping list.

Next, gloves. I don’t wear gloves often these days. I only ever used them for snowballing, and at my advanced age I don’t have to do that anymore. Still, you need a pair against the unlikely eventuality of, say, having to dig the car out of a snowdrift. So it’s now that I discover that I have many gloves, but none of them match. So, add new gloves to the list.

Now obviously you need a nice woolly jumper for the winter, and as it happens I have one. I hate it. I hate all jumpers. They’re cumbersome things, make it impossible to move freely, and the moment you make the transition from freezing street to overheated department store or pub or library you start sweating like an overworked horse. So no new jumper this year. On the other hand, I don’t want to freeze every time I nip out

for a paper. I know I haven’t worn a vest for, oh, 40 years. I gave them up when I was a teenager as an act of unobtrusive rebellion.

But they do keep you warm. OK, some vests, then.

I shouldn’t need a new coat, though. I’ve had the same coat for years and years. It’s lovely and toastie and in excellent nick. Cost me a few bob, but it’s been worth it. Rather an odd assortment of buttons by now, mind, but nobody’s ever commented on it. Hang on, though: if I’m going to be wearing a vest from now on, my warm old coat might be a bit too warm. Lots of thin layers, that’s what they recommend nowadays. Better look for a slightly lighter one, then.

I’m definitely all right for dog-walking shoes, though, with a choice of hiking boots or wellies for seasonal snow, slush, or mud. Uh-oh... the boots are fine, but there’s a deficit in the sock department. I like my boots roomy, so I can wear nice thick socks to cuddle my toes. But looking at my rather sad assortment of thermals, I see they’ve all mysteriously developed holes. In olden days my mum would have darned these, but I haven’t seen a darning mushroom in years and even if I had, I wouldn’t know what to do with it. So it’s out with the old, and off to Edinburgh Woollen Mills for the new.

Hang on – that’s new beanie, gloves, vests, coat, and walking socks. This October’s clothes-shop is beginning to look expensive.

Think I’ll stay indoors until the January sales...

by Ted Bruning

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Oak Palazzo Rovere – a Dutch pattern design oak floor with a satin lacquer prefinish, from £50.15 per m², Kährs, 023 9245 3045; www.kahrs.co.uk.

Timber Timber boards are a fabulous choice: available in a range of colours and patterns, they just get more attractive as they age. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to recondition an existing wood floor; otherwise, choose new hardwood from an environmentally friendly source, or perhaps seek out recycled boards in architectural salvage yards. Solid wood floors can be sanded, painted, limed, stained, waxed or varnished. Cheaper, but less longlasting, are either a multi-layered or veneered wood floor, where the surface is a thin layer of hardwood attached to a base of cheaper wood, MDF, cork or plywood; or a wood-effect floor, in which a photograph of wood is bonded to a chipboard base and protected with a highpressure laminate surface.

Carpet Carpet is another great choice: soft, warm and quiet underfoot. There are two main types: woven, which is harder-wearing and more expensive, and tufted, the durability of which is related to its pile height and density (short, dense pile is the toughest). Natural wool looks beautiful and is long-lasting and fire-resistant, but expensive; while cheaper, man-made fibres may look unattractive or not wear well. A popular solution is a combination of the two (perhaps 80% wool and 20% nylon).

Finally, remember that a good quality underlay

is essential.

Natural fibres In a wide range of colours and weaves, sisal, coir, seagrass, rush and jute are warm and soundproof and, often, good value for money.

As you’d expect, the rougher the surface, the more hard-wearing it will be – so you may find sisal and coir uncomfortable underfoot at first. Jute has the softest feel, but is the least durable. As with carpet, a stain inhibitor is advisable for natural fibre flooring.

Hard surfaces Sandstone, limestone, granite, marble and terrazzo are expensive floorings that last a lifetime, though they are hard, noisy and cold underfoot. In areas that might get wet, such as kitchens or bathrooms, choose a version that is matt or slightly textured – sanded for a rough finish, or riven for an attractive, hand-split effect. Terracotta and ceramic tiles have similar qualities but are cheaper and offer less of a luxury look. Ceramic tiles are heat- and water-resistant, hard-wearing and low maintenance. They vary widely in price and come in a vast array of shapes, sizes and designs, but all are liable to crack if something is dropped on them.

Sheet flooring Softer and warmer than stone or timber, sheet floorcoverings – vinyl, linoleum and cork –

the home are relatively inexpensive and straightforward to lay (even on slightly uneven floors), and are easy to clean. Lino is a traditional material made from natural ingredients, and has its own lovely patina, while vinyl is a PVC-based man-made material, which comes in a huge range of textures and patterns, many of them good imitations of stone, wood or ceramic tiles. Cork, often under-rated, is hard-wearing, resilient to water and offers an interesting, natural look.

Rugs With any flooring other than carpet, you will probably want to put down one or more rugs, adding softness, colour and extra interest. A rug can disguise poor flooring – and can be taken with you when you move. Often a good starting point for a decorative scheme, rugs come in an infinite variety of shapes and sizes, textures and colours, patterns and prices.

There’s a wonderful range of hand-made rugs from around the world, including Indian dhurries, Greek flokatis, Middle Eastern kelims and French aubussons. Modern machinemade rugs can be very attractive, and you can even have a rug woven to your own design.

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Sat 20th Oct Woodchurch Conservative Association Annual Quiz Night This everpopular event takes place in the Woodchurch Village Hall. Teams of a maximum of eight are welcome but if you can’t manage to recruit a full team do still come along as there will always be places to fill in other teams. Numbers will be strictly limited to ten tables so please book early. Tickets and bookings can be made now direct to Arthur Stroud on 01233 860217.

The tickets will be charged at £10 each to include a decent buffet supper but please bring your own drinks. Glasses will be provided.

Mon 1 Oct Ashford Music Society PRIMAVERA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Paul Manley (violin), Catherine Musker (viola), Andrew Fuller (cello) and Michael Dussek (piano). Primavera will be opening our 70th season with a splendid concert of piano quartets by Frank Bridge, Schumann, Mahler and Faure. Not to be missed. Venue: The Norton Knatchbull School at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £12 (Adults) and £3 (Students).

Contact: Brenda McCormack on 01233-622971 or Brabourne & Smeeth Horticultural Society Hilary Pittock on 01233- 623700. next meeting will be the Autumn Social on Friday 6th & 7th October, St Mary’s Church, Sellindge 26 October 7.15 for 7.30pm in the Village Hall are holding their Harvest Festival, 10am until when it is hoped all members will enjoy an evening of 4pm. There will be displays of arts, crafts and good food, wine and pleasant company. For further flowers arrangements from village organisations. info contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451.

Ploughmans lunches on the Saturday between 12 noon and 2pm. Harvest Service 10.30am on the Saturday 27th October at 7.30pm Quiz Night Lympne Village Hall Aldington Road Lympne CT21 Sunday. All welcome.

4LH Hot supper Bring your own drink £7.50 Tickets Monday 8th October, Smeeth W.I. will meet at on sale at the Village Shop Village Hall Committee 7.30 pm at the Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall, Raising funds to refurbish the Hall where our speaker willl be Richard Filmer, author “THE CATWALK KILLER” and historian, talking about “Old Ashford”. Visitors Sat 27th Oct are always welcome. For further information do Murder Mystery Supper at Bethersden Village Hall contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Kathleen 7.15 pm for 7.30pm when the drama will commence.

The audience will be invited to question members MacPhee on 01303 812165. of the cast during Supper in order to deduce who Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society the culprit may be. Tables of six will compete against next meeting is on Thursday the 11th October each other to solve the crime. Tickets at £10.50 each when we will have an illustrated talk on “Sweet Peas, from the Post Office or by calling 01233 850721 or how to grow and show them” by Mr. Philip Johnson. 335452. Soft drinks will be available ; bring your We meet at Aldington Village Hall 7.45pm for own wine/beer. Proceeds of the evening will be for 8.00pm. Visitors welcome. For further information the upkeep of the Village Hall which serves many contact Colin Evans 01233720618. local organisations ; please support this unusual and 12th & 13th October Woodchurch Players entertaining evening ! present ‘India Laid Bare’, three short very funny Saturday 27 October The Friends of St. plays, Drums of Oudh/Nude Scene/Indian Summer Margaret’s present a South Pacific Evening based at the time of the Raj in India. Seating at in Hothfield Village Hall at 7.30pm. Polynesian food, tables of eight, refreshments provided (bring your music and dance Tickets from Hothfield Post Office own drink). Woodchurch Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. or book online from hothfieldnewsletter@tiscali.

Bookings 01233 860245. co.uk Saturday 13th October Stowting WI Autumn ASHFORD MUSIC SOCIETY - MONDAY 29 Fair in the Peace Room stowting from 10.00. a.m. OCTOBER DOMINIC ALLDIS (singer/pianist) with

to 1.00. p.m. Great stalls of craft, cakes, preserves, ANDREW CLEYNDERT (double-bass) books, Wood Turner, Choclateir, Romney Wools etc.

Dominic Alldis, jazz pianist, singer and entertainer, Good raffle and refreshments. brings a cabaret -style programme to Ashford, with 18-21 October ART EXHIBITION at Warehorne the renowned jazz bass player, Andrew Cleyndert.

Village Hall. Come along to browse around and see They will include cabaret classics by Noel Coward, the artists at work. Pick up some original ideas for Tom Lehrer and Blossom Dearie, interspersed Xmas presents. Enjoy a variety of delicious home- with standards by Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, made cakes at our cafe. Opening hours : Thursday George Gershwin and other famous song writers.

12-5, Friday & Saturday 11-5, Sunday 11-2 free Venue: The Norton Knatchbull School at 7.30 p.m. entrance.

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Tickets: £12 (Adults) and £3 (Students). personal response please also send a copy to: Contact: Brenda McCormack on 01233-622971 or info@thevillagedirectory.co.uk or call 01233 720488.

Hilary Pittock on 01233- 623700.

Pilgrims Hospices invite you to a Saturday November 10 Murder Mystery Evening, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Hamstreet - from 7pm. Tickets cost £7.50 and include a three course meal. Patrons should bring their own drinks. Profits go to the building fund and tickets can Saturday 17th November 2012 be bought from Hamstreet rectory on 01233 732274.

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Christmas Fair Lympne Village Hall Craft Stalls, Cake Stall, refreshments, Father Christmas Local calendars on sale. and much more. Something for all the family, Shop early for Christmas. Please come and help us to raise funds to refurbish the Village Hall Flower Arranging Sessions, Victory Hall, Hamstreet. All sessions cost £5 and will run from 2pm4pm. The dates are October 18 and November 22 and 29. Tea is provided and each week will feature a different arrangement with the guidance of a demonstrator. For details of what is required or to book a place phone Angela on 01233 732833 or Wendy on 732903.

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Charing Food Festival Thurs 25 Oct – Sunday 4 Nov

The popular and busy village of Charing is hosting its second Food Festival. Building on the success of last year, the Festival celebrates all things "Foodie" on offer in Charing, with lots of interesting and fun things for all the family. These events will sell out fast, so be sure to book now!

Available everyday: - Special Locally Sourced Fayre menu at The Oak Call 01233 712612 to book.

- Induction Wok & Steam Cookery demonstrations at House2Home Book 01233 712757 Thurs 25 Oct • 9-11.30am Farmers Market & Special Guests

Wed 31st Oct • 2pm Demonstration at GM&M Johns Family Butchers Martin will demonstrate where

Hearts Delight Juices, Darren Necci Venison & Game, award winning Ellie’s Dairy Cheeses

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Flavours at the Swan 6-10pm

Enjoy fragrant flavours of popular Thai dishes.

2 & 3 courses £14.25/£17.25. 01233 712357 to book.

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• ‘Pilgrims Table Revisited’ Gourmet Evening at Bar Nineteen Prime juicy steak and the legendary ‘Franklin’s Belly’. 01233 714747 to book.

Thurs 1 Nov • 9-11.30am Farmers Market & Special Guests Bar Nineteen Deli, Bitspicy & Davies Family Bakery Bread making demonstration (TBC)

Sat 27 Oct • Foodie Quiz with mystery tastings at BarNineteen 01233 714747 to book

• Noon Kim Bromley at House2Home

Sun 28 Oct • Special seafood platter at The Oak and tankards of prawns at the bar

Fri 2 Nov • 6-7.30pm ‘Food & You' Talk by Ed Craske & Yvonne Fernando

also available the Locally Sourced Fayre menu.

01233 712612 to book.

Mon 29 Oct • Thai Flavours at the Swan 6-10pm Enjoy fragrant flavours of popular Thai dishes.

2 & 3 courses £14.25/£17.25. 01233 712357 to book.

Free group hypnotherapy/visualisation session to eat healthy food and limit negative habits, with a demonstration in steam and induction cooking and complimentary lunch. 01233 712757 to book.

Learn how you choose food and foods even choose you. FREE, just come along, upstairs at The Oak. Special Offer: Attend talk & book table for local Fayre Menu & enjoy a free bottle of wine. 01233 712612 to book.

Sat 3 Nov • Noon. Kim Bromley at House2Home As Thurs 1 Nov. 01233 712757 to book.

Tues 30 Oct Sun 4 Nov 2.30-4.30pm • Cream Tea in the Church Barn, Purple • Shepherd Neame tastings at Wady & Brett this afternoon, plus the next two afternoons. Patch Cake Icing Demonstration at 3pm & Apple Cake Baking Competition • Paella Evening at Next Door 2 courses £12.95. Bring your own wine. 01233

714689 to book.

Enter your own handmade Apple cake 2.30 3.30pm. Prizes 4pm. All cakes to be sliced and sold.

Look out for other events and demonstrations taking place throughout the week.

For General Enquiries: Call Elizabeth on 01233 714689 The Charing Food Festival has been organised by the Charing Business Association

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Seasonal Recipe Try this variation on summer pudding making the most of the early Autumn fruits, such as plums, blackberries and delicious English apples. Serve with softly whipped double cream flavoured with a splash of Calvados for a really indulgent dessert.

Place the sugar and 200ml of cold water in a large pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Add the sliced apples and simmer for 5-10 minutes until just tender. Add the rest of the fruit and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Leave to cool.

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Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Use a round cookie cutter to stamp out a circle from one slice of bread to fit the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut the remaining slices of bread in half.

Carefully strain half of the fruit syrup from the cooled fruit into a shallow dish. Lightly dip most of the slices of bread into the syrup and arrange around the side of the pudding basin, overlapping them slightly to completely line the basin. Dip the bread circle into the syrup and press into the bottom of the basin.

Spoon the fruit into the lined basin, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon. Use the remaining slices of bread to cover the fruit filling completely and spoon over any remaining syrup.

Place a saucer on top of the basin and weigh it down with 2-3 food cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. To serve, carefully turn the pudding out onto a plate and decorate with extra sliced fruit.

Autumn Pudding • 175g caster sugar • 3 small English eating apples, peeled, cored and sliced • 4 red plums, halved, stones removed and sliced • 100g raspberries • 100g strawberries, hulled and sliced • 100g blackcurrants or blueberries • 100g blackberries • 10 slices thick-sliced white bread • Extra fruit, to decorate

Serves 6 Ready in 1 hour (plus overnight chilling)

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Locally Produced Free Range Eggs Full Range of Korkers Sausage Products Locally prepared Ham & Bacon n Local Handmade Pies A Wide Range Of Cheeses BRAMLEY APPLES Locally grown Potatoes 2K BAG £1.80 Fruit & Vegetables Wide Range of Ready Prepared Frozen Fruit & Vegetables bl Cakes, Jams and Marmalades and lots more Oven-Ready Pheasant, Duck & Wild Rabbit.

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FRESH PRODUCE AT FARM GATE PRICES LOCAL DELIVERIES TO YOUR DOOR NEW CUSTOMERS VERY WELCOME! (Just 2miles outside of Tenterden on the B2080 Appledore Road)

In Season Fruit Apples Blackberries Damsons Grapes Greengages Melons Pears Plums Raspberries Vegetables Artichoke Aubergine Beetroot

Beans Broccoli (celebrase) Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Chard Chillis Courgettes Carrots Garlic Kale Kohirabi Leeks Mangetout

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Marrow Onions Parsnips Peas Potatoes Pumpkin Shallots Spinach Squash Swede Turnips Salad Celery Cucumber

Lettuce Pak Choi Radishes Rocket Spring Onions Tomatoes Watercress Fish Clams Cod Crab Dover Sole Grey Mullet Haddock

Halibut Herring John Dory Lemon Sole Lobster Mackerel Monkfish Plaice Scallops Sea Bass Turbot Meat & Game All Except Pheasant

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LOCAL MARKETS CHALLOCK Challock Memorial Hall, Blind Lane.

1st & 3rd Friday of each month 1pm to 4pm Contact Pauline Hickson 01233 740979

THE BARN SHOP TRADITIONAL MARKET Challock - 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 10am – 2pm Contact 01233 740237

CHARING FARMER’S MARKET Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thurs morning Contact 01233 740176

EGERTON Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall

ROLVENDEN - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall

RYE FARMERS MARKET

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RYE MARKET Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park.

Early till around 3pm (depending on the weather)

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RYE COUNTRY MARKET Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill.

Every Friday 10am -11.30am

TENTERDEN COUNTRY MARKET Every Friday 9.30am -11.30am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.

WITTERSHAM MARKET Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01797 270757

WYE - 07804 652156 First and third Saturday of every month on the Village Green in Wye. Tel: 07804 652156 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk

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leisure Worlds Wonder Restaurant R Warehorne W 01233 732431 0 Homemade food, prepared & cooked on the premises using locally sourced produce.

Live Music: 20th Oct, 24th Nov & 22nd Dec Enjoy good food and a relaxed atmosphere with Pete Lowe and the Saxophone.

JUST - £15 for a 2 course meal, or £18 for 3 courses.

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17th November - Our next Famous Pudding Night.

Carvery followed by 20 PUDS to try!

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Book Your Christmas Party, or Christmas Day Meal.

Country Folk Care For a friendly, reliable service with a fully trained team of careworkers We are available 7 days a week to assist you with daily living tasks and maintaining your independence.

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THE SIX BELLS Woodchurch Tel: 01233 860246 Angie and Ray offer a warm welcome to their CAMRA award winning village pub.

Currently offering five real ales with more to come, and traditional English food.

Quiz Night Every Other Tuesday Open All Day 12 ‘till 12!

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES

The Hothfield World Cinema Film Club Shows films from around the world once a month in Hothfield Village Hall, Park Drive, Hothfield TN26 1EQ. Screenings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month (except for December), and all films are subtitled in English. Doors open at 6.30pm, films start at 7pm and end at about 9pm. Entrance £5 , free parking, tea and Italian espresso coffee available. For further information and details of the film of the month, please go to our website on www. hothfieldworldcinema.org.uk Shadoxhurst Flower Arrangers are a small, friendly club who meet at 7.30pm in Shadoxhurst Village Hall on the first Wed of every month except January. No experience of flower arranging needed to join, just an interest in seeing blooms displayed advantageously.

Demonstrators visit most months but members also enjoy trips and meals out. If you would like to get to know us, please contact the secretary on 01233 732212.

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

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

1940’s Dancing Lessons, Every Wednesday, incl.

Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa & Collegiate Shag. For beginners and improvers, at St Mary’s Church Hall, Ashford Town Centre TN23 1QG from 7pm – 9.30pm.

Cost £6.00 Tel 01233 860564. No partner required.

High Halden Young at Hearts Club Coffee Morning Third Friday Of The Month 1000 Am - 12-00 Noon, Held In The Memorial High Halden. All Welcome.

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

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

Fitness Yoga Thursdays in Hamstreet School from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, catering for all individuals from beginner to experienced.

Yoga Friendly classes suitable for all levels. Mondays 9.30-10.45 in Tenterden & 7.30-9.00pm, Warehorne Village Hall (near Hamstreet). £7 per class. Please call Daniela 01233860417 or 07939870826 1940’s Dancing Lessons, Every Friday, incl. Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa & Collegiate Shag. For beginners and improvers, at Warehorne Village Hall from 7– 9.30pm.

Cost £6.00 Tel 01233 860564. No partner required.

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The policeman asks, “Really?

And who‛s going to give a lecture at this time of night?”

“My wife”

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