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Kennington Beautiful 1930’s detached chalet bungalow, recently refurbished retaining many original features.

Extremely spacious accommodation with three receptions, new kitchen/breakfast room with wood burning stove and conservatory.

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Beautiful extended three bedroom cottage in stunning location, sympathetically upgraded to include newly fitted kitchen & shower room.

Unique five bedroom Victorian property set in a rural location set within 1/3 acre.

Vast accommodation with views across to Eastwell Lake.

Detached character three bedroom bungalow offering generous and versatile living space. Rear garden backing onto open fields.

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Smeeth

Beautifully presented four bedroom detached home offering quality German fitted kitchen, Miele appliances, granite work tops, oak & porcelain floors. Viewing highly recommended

Detached four/five bedroom chalet bungalow set in plot of approx. one third of an acre opposite wooded area and offers a variety of annexe opportunities.

Individual detached property situated in heart of village offering family sized accommodation with stunning rear garden. Three receptions, four double bedrms, en suite & dressing rm to master & conservatory.

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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, It’s October and it’s a big month for my son as he turns 18 on the 15th. His 18 years are forever etched on my memory, as they should be, so I feel it’s only fair to ensure that this transition into ppy birthdayy adulthood is firmly etched on his. Happy Luke, whatever life throws at you stay positive, be kind, confident and maintain your sense of humour, you’ll need it when your friends see this...!

If you would like to place a celebration message in the magazine please just drop me an email. It will be added free of charge to a new section of the What’s On page. Don’t miss the deadline!

The nights will start drawing in this month, especially once the clocks go BACK on Sunday 27th October, bringing British Summer Time to a close, at least we’ve had a good one this year though.

As you’ll see from the front cover it’s time to get those chimneys swept (better to be safe than sorry!). An open fire at Christmas is a must in our house, it also allows the men in my family to pay tribute to the caveman within them. None of them can resist constantly checking and poking at it.

Of course October is also the month for Halloween when freaky looking pumpkins keep any ghosts and ghouls away from our doors! Following that we have Bonfire Night. Check out this month’s magazine for a special offer on fireworks from Home Plus, they are also giving away free sparklers to all customers with no purchase necessary. Until next time have fun and stay safe.

Have a great month ~ Debbie e: info@thevillagedirectory.co.uk w: www.thevillagedirectory.co.uk T: 01233 720488

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Benefits of Garlic

As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler the focus on your vegetable plot starts to turn from growing and harvesƟng, into clearing and Ɵdying.

Time spent on clearing and preparing your beds now will pay dividends next year.

Make the most of the autumn sunshine to get compost dug into bare beds and you’ll have saved yourself hours of work on those chilly Spring days.

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Make sure that plenty of sun can get to your pumpkins in order to get them ripe in Ɵme for Halloween.

Plant garlic, shallots and Japanese onions.

Leaving dead seed heads etc. on your flower borders will provide valuable food and shelter for garden wildlife over winter, as will leaving an undisturbed log or two.

Build a rough shelter in a quiet corner and you might get a hedgehog move in!

If you get lots of fallen leaves on your plot don’t waste them. Make a bin from chicken wire aƩached to 4 posts. Fill this with the leaves and they will rot down to give you sweetsmelling black leaf mould in one to two years Ɵme.

October is a good month for taking stock of how things have gone this year and starƟng to make plans for what you will grow in the future. Removing spent crops exposes slugs and other such pests to birds and other garden friendly wildlife. It also gives you the chance to look aŌer your soil and assess how the space will be used next. Crop rotaƟon is important so if the space is to remain bare over winter it may be wise to make notes about what grew where this season.

Add maƩer from your compost heap to newly cleared areas, either digging it in, or leaving a layer on the top where the worms will gradually incorporate it into the deeper soil over winter. If the soil is heavy leaving it bare will enable frosts to help break it up.

Our soil is lighter and benefits from being covered over - we use flaƩened cardboard boxes which protect from the rain and also help keep the weeds at bay.

You may think that it’s all too late in the year to be planƟng, but there are some crops that definitely need to be thought of now, and others that, given an early start now, will benefit next Spring.

If you’ve not grown garlic before, then do try it - it’s easy to grow, can help protect other crops from pests, and with just a small amount of space you can grow enough to see you through the whole year! Now is definitely the Ɵme to order your garlic bulbs and they can be planted anyƟme between now and Christmas, but preferably not when the soil is too wet. Rather than planƟng all the garlic together it may pay to spread it around the plot as the strong smell can be an aid in keeping pests such as the carrot root fly away from other crops.

Each garlic bulb should be separated into individual cloves and the cloves are planted with the pointed end uppermost, just below the surface, leaving about 4 inches between each one. They like well drained soil and you’ll be pleasantly surprised in the long winter days to see their green Ɵps creeping upwards. Each clove matures into a whole new bulb.

The tradiƟonal Ɵme for harvesƟng garlic is in June, on the longest day of the year and if properly dried and stored it will keep right through the winter.

Would you like some fresh, tender, young, peas early in the Spring next year? Look out for hardy varieƟes that can be planted now.

They can be overwintered and are able to withstand the frosts, though protecƟon with a cloche will be appreciated. We will be starƟng ours in pots to keep in the polytunnel over winter ready for early planƟng next season.

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Aldington Soapbox Derby 2013 The Aldington Soapbox Derby for 2013 took place on August Bank Holiday Monday and the weather was glorious, a great day was had by all.

The quality and creative design of the soapbox carts has come on leaps and bounds since The Village Directory entered the first one back in 2007. My soapbox, which was meant to look like a magazine but was more like a wooden tent, would be put to shame these days. Here are just a few snaps from the day...

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Mowgli Hello everyone, Mowgli here. Hope you are all well and enjoying the slightly warmer weather! All is well here. Ebony and I are still enjoying exploring the new house (we got into the loft the other day. We thought it was GREAT and even Ebony was quite naughty about being extracted from the loft. Clive says he has aged 10 years from that experience. Humans are such fuss pots don’t you think?)

What unusual things and human food do all you cats out there like to eat? Ebony and I are very good and really don’t like human food with the very odd exception.

Ebony (little Miss Perfect of course...) won’t eat any human food and I only like rocket. I often share Louis the tortoise’s rocket- yum! My love of rocket can lead to fun with guests. Clive and Jane often assure everyone that we are very good cats and won’t eat any of the lunch. This is my cue to leap onto the table, walk straight past all the meat and other things most cats apparently like, stick my head straight in the salad bowl and have a rummage for rocket. It goes down a storm every time and is quite the party trick!

When I was a little kitten and came to live with Clive and Jane I came with a sheet of recommended foods. Those of you who know Clive know that he is quite a stickler about what he thinks pets should eat and when he read the sheet and saw that it was recommended that I liked to share the odd kebab and chips he had to be sat down and brought a gin and tonic. I have to admit I have never seen kebab and chips again but I am not sorry. Jane says that Ebony and I must be the only cats in the world that don’t eat steak or any other kind of meat. It is true- whenever we are given any we pat it around and post it under the

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the home dresser. For some reason this is not popular and leads to Clive lying on the floor with a long wooden spoon trying to fish the meat out and Jane going on and on about rotting meat creating a smell. Humans are so very odd.

I think our folks have it easy compared to Chris the vet. His two Bengal cats will eat absolutely anything. They say that sampling everything gives them a refined palate but I think they are a bit crazy. Recently they stole some meatballs and started carrying them around the house like toys and they have also been found with their heads in a saucepan of sprout soup lapping it up. Mad! Baby Joshua is continuing to do well and Ebony and I are liking having Jane home all the time.

I have worked out that every few hours she sits on the sofa to feed Joshua and I like to join in and sit on her lap. Gets a bit crowded but it is very warm and snuggly! So every 3 hours in our house the baby starts crying because he is hungry and I start miaowing and jumping on the sofa just in case Jane doesn’t get the hint.

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The clinic had an inspection recently from the Vet Medicines Directorate and passed with flying colours. Josh went in with Jane for the inspection and slept through the whole thing in a papoose. We think he was probably absorbing all the information though! We wonder how long it will be before Clive starts reading him drugs dosages at bedtime instead of Beatrix Potter !

Right, I am going to see if I can prise open the door to the loft. Hope you all have a good few weeks and speak to you next month!

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Chilli Chicken Stew Serves 6 - 8

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With Halloween at the end of the month, why not plan a ghostly gathering and serve up this hot and spicy chicken stew? Perfect for filling up hungry trick or treaters.

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• 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into chunks • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 1 small red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped (optional) • 6 large skinless chicken fillets, cut into pieces • 2 x 400g can chopped tomatoes • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree • 2 tsp dried oregano • 1 x 400g can kidney beans in chilli sauce • 1 red, 1 green and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and diced • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Warm crusty bread, to serve

Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large, deep flameproof casserole and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened and golden. Add the chilli pepper (if using) and chicken pieces and cook over a medium heat, stirring all the time, until the chicken pieces are lightly browned all over, adding a little extra oil if needed.

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano and 200ml water and bring to the boil.

Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper then reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the kidney beans and diced peppers to the casserole and simmer, uncovered, for a further 20-25 mins until the peppers are tender and some of the liquid has reduced.

Serve in mugs or bowls with chunks of warm crusty bread.

Tip For a hot non-alcoholic punch to serve with the stew, pour a large carton of apple juice into a saucepan. Core and slice 2 small apples and add to the pan with one thinly sliced lemon and a couple of cinnamon sticks. Heat gently for about 10 minutes, then pour in 1 litre of ginger ale. Heat through for a further minute then serve in heatproof glasses or tumblers.

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For thousands of years, ancient civilizations became unreliable. There was also a problem

have used celestial bodies to measure the passage of time. The Sumerians tracked the movements of planets and stars to record the seasons, and even created ancient calendars to record lunar cycles. It is believed that around 4236 BC, the Egyptians discovered the `Dog Star` rising alongside the sun every 365 days, it is believed to be “one of the earliest years recorded in history” and would later evolve into the current 365-day calendar.

3500 BC Egyptians used giant obelisk shaped objects which projected shadows on the ground to track the 12 parts of the day we know them as sundials. The Greeks then invented water clocks but they had problems with erosion so they

that during the winter as they would freeze up.

So then along came sand clocks, we know them as an hour glass.

The first modern mechanical clock was created some time between 500-1000 AD in Europe the exact date is unknown. It used weights that moved gears which in turn moved a single hour hand. These clocks were very large and require the weights to be reset 5 times a day. It wasn’t until centuries later that the next major hurdle in clock making was reached when the clocks driving weights were replaced with the invention of the coiled spring by Peter Henlein this was around 1500. Then in 1504 he invented the first portable clock this odd looking egg

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the home shaped thing was made from iron and it only had an hour hand and no protective covering over the dial. The telling of time rapidly started to move on when in 1577 the invention of the minute hand was designed by a Danish astronomer. Then in 1600, Burgi was also responsible for the first clock featuring minutes and seconds as well. The next few centuries saw the evolution of pocket watches they became smaller, and more accurate and very ornately designed. In 1704 Facio came to London with an idea to use jewelled pivot bearings. His idea was that precious stones would not wear or erode like metal pivots would this is when the jewelled movement was invented and is still used today. Over the years watches got more and more accurate.

Abraham-Louis Perrelet has the distinction of one of the biggest advancements in clockmaking when he designed the first self winding watch in 1770. The pocket watch was called the pedometer named after the source of its power a weighted lever that jerks as the person

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Events October Sellindge Village Hall Table Top Fair Held On The First Saturday Of Each Month From 10. am - 2 pm. Tables Can Be Booked In Advance For £5. 00 Per Table. Phone 01303 813475 To Book. Or £10. 00 On The Day If Not Booked And If Any Are Available.

Tenterden Folk Festival 2013 - Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th October. . You can find more festival information at www.tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk where you can also buy tickets.

Gower House Folk Band in concert at St. Mary’s Church, Kennington Saturday 5th October at 7.00pm. Tickets £7 include refreshments.

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Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society

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next meeting is on Thursday the 10th October when we will have an illustrated talk on “Wild Life in the Garden” by Roger Free. We meet at Aldington Village Hall 7.45pm for 8.00pm. Visitors welcome. For further information contact Colin Evans 01233720618.

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Smeeth W.I. will hold it’s Annual Meeting on Monday 14th October, 2013 at the earlier time of 7.00 pm. This will be followed by a presentation from Kristina Boulden of Romney Marsh Wools. A warm welcome awaits any lady visitors and for further information please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932 The Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society is holding its AGM in the Village Hall 7.15 for 7.30pm on 25 October. All members are invited to come along and vote. Any enquiries please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com.

ASHFORD MUSIC SOCIETY - Monday 11th November - 2013 ALISON TEALE (oboe/cor anglais) ELIZABETH BURLEY (piano) Alison Teale is the principal Cor Anglais player with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Her aim is to demonstrate the beauty and versatility of the Cor Anglais and raise its profile so that it receives the recognition it deserves. Her varied programme for Ashford will be both exciting and full of interest. Venue: The Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ Time: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £12 (Adults) and £3 (Students) Contact: Brenda McCormack on 01233 622971 or Hilary Pittock on 01233 623700 Saturday 23rd November 7.30pm Ashford Choral Society Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NB Ashford Choral Society and Orchestra presents Mozart’s Davidde

Community Chronic Pain Service would like to welcome people in pain, their carers, friends and family to a day of talks, information and resources.

At The Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL Saturday November 9th – 9.30 to 3.45 + Free lunch!

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The Pain Toolkit An introduction to Tai Chi Benefits – what help is available What do YOU want from pain services?

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Those Were The Days Close your eyes and go back in time, before the Internet or the Apple Mac, before Xbox or Playstation, way back. I’m talking about Hide and Seek in the park and the corner shop, then there’s: • Hopscotch, Butterscotch, Skipping, Handstands.

• When nearly everyone’s mum was at home when the kids got there.

• Football with an old can and climbing trees.

• When it was considered a great privilege to be taken out to dinner at a real restaurant with your parents.

• Beano, Dandy, Buster, Twinkle and Dennis the Menace.

• Bazooka Joe bubble gum.

• Watching Saturday morning cartoons....

• Short commercials, The Double Deckers, Road Runner, He-Man, Zeebedee.

• Tiswas or Swapshop? Staying up for Doctor Who. • When around the corner seemed far away and going into town seemed like going somewhere.

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• Cops & Robbers, Cowboys & Indians, and Zorro.

• Walking to school, no matter what the weather.

• When any parent could discipline any kid, or feed them or use them to carry groceries and nobody, not even the kid, thought a thing of it.

• When being sent to the head’s office was nothing compared to the fate that awaited a misbehaving student at home. Basically, we were in fear for our lives but it wasn’t because of drive-by shootings, drugs, gangs etc. Parents and grandparents were a much bigger threat! - And some of us are still afraid of them!!

• “Race issue” meant arguing about who ran the fastest. Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in “Monopoly”.

• Jumping on the bed. Pillow fights.

• The worst thing you could catch from the opposite sex was germs. And the worst thing in your day was having to sit next to one.

• Spinning around, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for giggles.

• Having a weapon in school meant being caught with a catapult.

• Water balloons were the ultimate weapon

• Nobody was prettier than Mum.

• Football cards in the spokes transformed any bike into a motorcycle. Choppers and Grifters.

• Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better.

• Running till you were out of breath, laughing so hard that your stomach hurt.

• Eating raw jelly. Orange squash ice pops.

• Two types of trainers - girls and boys, and the only time you wore them at school was for P.E. • It wasn’t odd to have two or three “best” friends.

• You didn’t sleep a wink on Christmas Eve.

• Taking drugs meant orange-flavoured chewable aspirin.

• Getting a foot of snow was a dream come true • Older siblings were the worst tormentors, but also the fiercest protectors.

If you can remember most or all of these, then you have LIVED.

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October WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY Saturday 12th October 2013 sees the official day for the year-round WAD campaign which this year focusses on ‘Living Be er, Ageing Well’.

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Arthri s has various types of which Rheumatoid and Osteoarthri s are perhaps the most common. The disease is debilita ng and around 10 million people in the UK are currently affected. Indeed it is not restricted just to adults - people of all ages can be affected including children. It inflames joints and can cause aches and pains in joints, bones and muscles. Simple daily tasks can become difficult and painful but there are many people, services and products that can help adjust to manage with work and home life.

How severe and for how long the affects last vary on the type of arthri s diagnosed and at the moment there is no known cure. Gentle exercise, good diet and pain management techniques are ways of taking control over the condi on.

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Sellindge Sports & Social Club - Legs, Bums & Tums - New Class An hour of challenging toning & groaning. Body weight exercises to music for motivation & lots of fun. Every Tuesday 18.00-19.00 £5 per class. Please call Hayley on 07843 099912 for more information and to register your interest

Step at Sellindge Village Hall Sundays at 10.00 a.m. Fun fitness for all levels Call Michelle Sinclair ACE Personal Trainer 01233 820109

A New Quilting Group held in the Oak Room,

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afternoon 3rd October 12pm - 1pm Also (EASY Intermediate class) Thurs afternoon 1 - 3pm For more details on both these classes contact Raye Warrne on 01303 813098. Tues and Thursday eve.

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the Durling Hall at Sellindge, next to the main hall, from 2pm to 4pm on the second Wednesday in the month. If you are interested just come to our meetings or phone 01303 813454 for more details. the Month at 7.30 pm in the Brabourne & Smeeth village hall for further information do contact Joy Taylor 01303 812165”

Dog Agility Classes new to Chequer Tree Equestrian Centre, Mersham on Thursday evenings.Contact: Nathan Thompson on 07795 077921 or bone-a-fidebehaviours@hotmail.co.uk

Hall. Tues Eve 7.30 – 9.30 (Intermediate), Thurs afternoon 1-3pm (easy intermediate) Thurs eve 7.30 9.30 (Intermediate) contact Maureen Lincoln 01303 813161 or 07989 210449.

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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 contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com.

Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society We meet at Aldington Village Hall on 7.45pm for 8.00pm. Visitors welcome. For further information contact Colin Evans 01233720618.

Aldington Short Mat Bowls Club We play on Monday nights at Aldington village hall from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. No special equipment required you only need a pair of shoes with flat soles and we can supply the woods. Go on give it a try it may be just the sport you are looking for.

Interested, give Jim or Janet a call on 01233 632102

Lympne Short Mat Bowling Monday and Thursdays from 7.00 p.m. to 9.45p.m. in the Village Hall. Annual Subscription is £20.00 and the green fees are £2.00 per evening. For more information call Mick or Marian Hatton on 01303 814274

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Hut, Mondays 7.00 p.m. Fun Fitness for all levels Call Michelle Sinclair ACE Personal Trainer for details 01233 820109

Zumba Fitness 7.15pm A latin inspired dance fitness class and Legs bums and Tums 8.15pm Every Wednesday Aldington village hall. Contact Leigh Little 01233 65075 3 M: 07756 726590 Yoga Mondays 7.30-9.00pm, Warehorne Village Hall & Thursdays 10.00-11.30am, St Mary’s Oak Room, Smeeth (off the A20). £7 per class. Please call Daniela 01233860417 or 07939870826

Calligraphy Classes at St Mary’s Oak Room, Smeeth from 10.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. All welcome including complete beginners. Cost is £7 per session. For further information, please call Sue Gray on 01233 720696.

Burlesque Classes. Lympne Village Hall.

Wednesday nights 8pm til 9.30pm £7. Ladies only.

Get fit, have fun, feel fabulous. Whatever your size, shape or age - release your inner vixen! Learn the sexy moves, including removing boa and gloves.

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Always here to help In the latest in our regular series of articles regarding legal matters, Katrina Kemp, Solicitor at Pengelly & Rylands, gives some advice on Wills, Powers of Attorney and selling your home.

As we get older we tend to use solicitors more – perhaps to make a Will, to make plans for our future needs, in case we should become unable to deal with our affairs ourselves, or maybe to buy a property. At Pengelly & Rylands we can help with all of these issues.

We understand that it is important that you feel confident with your solicitor. That you feel able to ask questions and speak to your solicitor on a one-to-one basis. We value good service and will deal with your matter professionally and with integrity, from your very first enquiry, and we will act, at all times, in your best interests.

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We are always here to help you achieve the result you want. In order for us to do this we need to know what you are planning to do.

Here are some examples of what you should consider before making your appointment with us: If you are thinking of writing a Will, you will need to consider who you want to act as your Executors, who you want to benefit from your Will and most importantly what you want your Will to achieve. You should consider, before you come to see us, what you want to happen with your house, possessions and finances. If you are not sure, we can always offer advice.

If you are considering making a Lasting Power of Attorney, you should think very carefully about who will be your Attorney(s). You should consider if you want a replacement Attorney, to act if your Attorney(s) cannot act for you if the time comes. You will also need to choose someone “to be told” who is given the opportunity to raise any concerns or objections, if and when the Lasting Power of Attorney comes to be registered. A Certificate Provider will also need to be appointed, to confirm that you understand the significance of the Lasting Power of Attorney - perhaps your GP or a longstanding friend.

Katrina Kemp Solicitor

If you are considering selling your property, you should contact your solicitor early on. This will give you and your solicitor time to get the legal paperwork in order. You will need to find your title deeds, planning and/or building regulations approval documents, guarantees and surveys. You will need to arrange for an Energy Performance Certificate to be completed and you will need to complete the Property Information and Fittings and Contents forms.

Again, we can help you with all of these things.

Being prepared and organised can help us deal with your matter more efficiently. If you would like to discuss with us how we can help in preparing your Will, a Lasting Power of Attorney or your house sale or purchase, please call us on 01580 762248.

Pengelly & Rylands FAMILY SOLICITORS For friendly advice in times of need • Family, Children & Divorce (Fixed Fee appointments available) • Elderly Client Care • House Sales & Purchases • Equity Release • Wills & Probate • Commercial

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Drop in for coffee biscuits, company and a warm friendly atmosphere. Choice of books available.

Graham Kingston, our Community Warden, will try to be there on the first Wednesday of every month, should anyone need to see him.

MP’S Surgery: Our MP Damian Collins, will be holding his monthly surgery at the church from 3.45pm to 4.30pm on Friday October 18. If you have any questions, complaints or comments, please book an appointment by e-mailing your name, post code, subject and message to: shepwayconservatives@btconnect.com or telephone 01303 253 524.

Meeting Point On Thursday October 31 at 12noon for lunch followed by a quiz. You are welcome to join us for good food and good company! Further details froml Tim 01303 813257 or Cathy 01303 814132 Men’s Breakfast Saturday October 5 from 8.15am; with guest speaker Bob Ogley, the well-known historian and broadcaster. He will talk about “The Spirit of Kent”, with tales and stories about the county in the 20th century, from the time of Queen Victoria onwards. Please phone Ian Ruck on 01303 813743 or e-mail:barbarian.ruck@virgin. net asap, for further info and to book your place. A contribution of £3 per person is requested on the day.

Barn Dance for all ages! Saturday October 12 in the Village Hall from 7 – 10.30pm.Ticket £6 from Val Thorpe 01303 813152 or Tim/Margaret Simpson 01303 813257 to include Ploughman’s Supper.

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Church Bookings If you wish to book the church hall for a meeting or function, please phone Geoff Thorpe 01303 813152

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Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331

Samaritans

08457 90 90 90

www.samaritans.org Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG

Cesspool Emptying Service

101 0800 555 111

0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866 0800 111 999 Details on tank

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High Pressure Jetting Service and Repair to Sewage Treatment Plants

01233 840624 St. John Ambulance Brigade 01233 611 414 East Kent Strokes 01233 840448 www.eastkentstrokes.org

SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. Doctors Surgery Hamstreet Surgery Sellindge Surgery

07767326138 0844 4773989 01303 812180

Royal British Legion CPRE Kent

Parish Councils: 34

Brabourne & Smeeth Mersham & Sevington

email: mssoutheast@gmail.com

01233 623902 01233 720816

01233 620 167 01233 714540

National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk

Ashford Borough Council

01233 637311

W: www.ashford.gov.uk

Ashford Gateway 0845 8 247 247 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 Brabourne and Smeeth Community 07813 712805 Warden: Graham Kingston Veterinary Surgeons Montgomery Vets

01303 813756

Ashford Volunteer Centre Age Concern

01233 665 535 01233 620 635

www.ageconcern.org.uk

CARM E: Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com

Bus Enquiries Arriva Bus Enquiries Stage Coach East Kent (Timetable) (Customer Services)

0844 800 44 11 0871 200 22 33 08456 00 22 99

Village Halls Aldington Brabourne & Smeeth Bilsington Hamstreet Mersham Smeeth Stowting Sellindge Sellindge Spts & Soc. Club

01233 720213 01303 813234 01233 720818 01233 732568 01233 503192 01303 814977 01303 863520 01303 813250 01303 812437

W: Www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk

Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UK, Ashford Branch Contact Mike Wharrad

01233 623530

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