Aldington October 2015

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October 2015

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Sellindge £360,000 - SOLD

Three bed det chalet bungalow. Dbl bedrooms, shower room, family bathroom, lounge, kit/breakfast room. Backing on to open fields. Good order throughout.

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Smeeth £350,000 Spacious three bed bungalow. Corner plot. Modern kitchen, utility, cloakroom, replaced doors and windows. Detached double garage. Planning approval for further extension.

Sellindge - SOLD

Four bed detached property in quiet cul de sac. Two receps. Quality kitchen & utility. Master en suite. Garage & driveway parking.

Two bed character cottage. Country style kitchen/breakfast room. Lounge with wood burner. Modern bathroom. Pretty cottage garden.

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Lymbridge Green Impressive five bed detached period property & two bed detached cottage set in 1.5 acres. Amdega Orangery. Stables & outbuildings. Set in rural hamlet.

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Welcome Hi everyone, Autumn has arrived and as I write the rain is pouring down outside. I’ve already been tempted to put the heating on a couple of times, it looks like it’s time to rake out the wellies and winter woolies again. I know it’s definitely Autumn because all the popular TV programmes are back! Strictly is here and The Great British Bake Off has turned me into a domestic goddess (I try!) I’ve been inspired this year, especially since Ugne added Amarula to her crème brûlée. I’ve been experimenting and baking like crazy. I’ve been trying to find as many ways as possible to feed this years crop of plums to my family. I may have to learn how to make plum wine because my freezer is still full from last years batch. Luckily my in-laws are big fans, and they are now used to the fact that if they come to dinner, whatever they get for dessert, it will have plums in it somewhere.

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Leaf Litter by Pippa Greenwood

Are you surrounded, engulfed and swamped with huge quantities of fallen leaves? Whether they come from trees in your own garden or from a neighbour, the deluge of leaves that falls in autumn is often enough to get level headed, tree-loving gardeners eyeing up chainsaws!

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At this time of year most of us are feeling as if we are being buried alive by falling leaves. Yes, the vast majority of leaves that are dropping from our own and our neighbours’ trees are pretty enough, and for a while their bright reds, yellows and oranges look stunning both on and off the tree. The problem is that it seems as if there is a virtually endless supply of them and after that initial flurry of pretty colour, the positive feeling soon starts to diminish. Leaves that are allowed to build up in your garden can cause problems - on the lawn they smother the turf grasses, often causing patches of die back, largely due to lack of light and oxygen. If the crowns of the less tough herbaceous perennials or alpines are covered in a soggy blanket

of leaves, they too start to deteriorate. So, like it or not, you need to do something and the sooner you get started the better! A spring-tined rake is perfect for raking leaves off the lawn, and can even work quite well on a gravel drive (provided you don’t rake too deeply and end up ploughing up the stones too!). If you have a lot of lawn or a lot of leaves (or worse still, a big lawn and lots of leaves too) then the easiest way to deal with them is to mow the lawn. Provided you keep the hopper or grass-collector on the mower, when you empty it out you’ll have a fantastic mix of grass clippings and chopped leaves. On beds and borders you’ll usually end up hand picking, or if time and energy is in short supply you could invest in a leaf vacuum or a leaf blower (and this can, of course, be used on most drives and paths, and lawns too). Great, so you spend a lot of time and effort collecting up all these leaves. Then what? Don’t take them to the tip or make a bonfire: make leaf mould. It is as easy as anything and makes a fantastic soil mulch or

conditioner…for free! Leaves are best rotted down on their own (they take longer to decompose than the rest of the stuff in your compost heap and need less air and warmth), so make yourself a simple and inexpensive leaf mould bin. Just drive four stakes into the ground to make the corners of a square, and then attach chicken mesh around the outside to make a cage. Stack the leaves in, tread or firm them, add some water if they are dry, then more water if the weather remains dry… and then leave them be. If you can chop larger or tougher leaves (like horse chestnut) up first, they’ll rot down much faster - either mow them with the lawnmower or ‘chop’ them with a sharp spade. It is worth avoiding very spiky leaves (the spines seem to withstand rotting and get you later!), and any that are very leathery and tough - mainly evergreens such as holly, laurel and camellia, or those from sycamore and plane. If you want to speed the process up you can add a leaf mould activator, which is available from garden centres. If space, time or money is


short then you can also make leaf mould in a bin liner or other bag. Choose a good quality bin liner - not a really thin one - and cram it full of leaves, again adding water and/or activator if you wish. Then stab a few holes in the bag with a garden fork, loosely fold over the top and weigh it down with a brick. Bin liners full of leaves can be hidden anywhere that you have the space - perhaps behind the shed, garage or greenhouse. If you don’t like the idea of black plastic, then there are now some lovely jute mesh bags which can be crammed full of leaves and act as a perfect container whilst the leaf mould is forming, but will eventually rot down and add to the useful material you produce. You can see these on my website www.pippagreenwood.com/

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If you reside in the Romney Marsh area, you may well have noticed and admired some of the communal, artistic projects , on walls of buildings around New Romney. We refer to the many murals, 90 in all, bedecking what were blank walls in and around the High Street. We have Briony Kapoor to thank for these attractions, together with the various statues dotted about the same area.

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Now, it is Briony, that Channel Radio have to thank, for their first dedicated classical music show – a programme which Briony will both present, and one she will also introduce other hosts to from time-to-time. Broadcast at 3pm every Sunday, it follows Arts Hour presented by Clive looker. Clive’s lively mix of short stories, radio plays, poetry and music is proving popular with listeners. Even though Clive also compiles and edits Arts Hour, he has still found time to write and publish a hilarious novel concerning a rogue Parish Council. Go to amazon.com and type ‘Skulduggery in Stepington Marsh’ into the search box, for the first three chapters free of charge. It’s well worth a read.

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ello everyone, Mowgli here. Beginning to get cold, isn’t it? It is the time of year that all us cats snuggle up a little bit closer to any source of heat we can find. The humans always think this is due to extreme affection. It is of course also due to our attachment to humans but the warmth is also very useful..... We have had a few guests recently and we have of course done our duty and snuggled up to them as well...

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e always meet our guests at the door. In the old days in the old house we used to run full-speed into the kitchen and then skid on the lino until we landed at the guests’ feet. These days there is no lino but we still make an impressive entrance if we can. After a greeting I take over and jump onto the top of any bags the guests might be carrying. The smaller the bag the better as this lets me show off my balancing skills. I have to admit though that I have pulled a few threads and made a few holes in some bags but no-one ever seems to mind. Wheeled suitcases are worth a mention here as they provide us with ultimate cat entertainment and the guests often obligingly wheel me about the house while I ride them.

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he guests’ room is also very important of course. We both like helping Clive and Jane change beds-we run under the fitted sheets and get in the duvet covers. It’s a great game. We have pulled a few threads and made a few holes in those too...... When we have eventually been extracted from the duvet cover we like to make large nests in the beds to make sure they are comfortable. It is great that I have white hair and Ebony has black hair as between us we can leave very obvious hairs on almost any colour duvet. We also like the guest towels as they are fluffy and white- very snuggly!

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ur last job as hosts is to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep for our guests and that the shower is working well. Ebony and I check on guests frequently throughout the night and also act as their alarm call at about 6am when we have our breakfast. Some of the guests don’t seem to appreciate this and shut their door. We get round this by scratching at the door and yowling. After a bit of this Jane usually drags us into their room and shuts us in with them. I think she is just jealous about us purring and sleeping on other peoples’ beds. Lastly, I always take a shower with the guests if I can- I can open the shower cubicle door so I burst in, pat the droplets of water and race

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about. The guests often start muttering that they have never seen anything like it!

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ll this talk of work has made me feel tiredthink it is time to go and curl up on the lovely white covers on the guest bed. Hope all you other cats out there enjoy looking after your guests as much as Ebony and I do! ~ Mowgli

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Dog Coats: Necessity, Not a Fashion Statement

When it comes to fashion for dogs, you may scoff at the thought of your pet wearing the latest designer polo neck or woolly jumper. Traditional dog coats have been around for a long time, however, and are an essential item in a dog’s wardrobe. When your dog gets wet, although its coat has some water-repellent qualities, it still takes a long time to dry, which makes the dog susceptible to colds and chills and puts a strain on its immune system. The right choice of dog coat will depend on a number of factors, including: • The size of your dog

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• Whether you want a single waterproof coat or one with a separate fleece • Whether the dog jumps into water, or if it is a hunting dog Measuring from the base of the dog’s neck to the base of its tail will help you decide on the right size, although most coats of this type are adjustable. Fleece linings will keep your dog cosy, with some having a ‘hood’ or a collar that is lifted over the dog’s head and neck, offering extra protection from the elements. As far as material goes, microfibre has become a popular choice for dog owners as it offers their pet warmth, waterresistance and windproofing. Quilted and padded coats are often bulky, and although they are warm, may be restrictive to wear. By Ann Haldon


Fall In October, nature puts on a magnificent show for us to wonder at, as the trees shed their leaves in glorious Technicolor. As the nights draw in and the ‘Fall’ is upon us, snuggle up with a good book about those silent giants standing guard in the garden.

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Eucalyptus - Murray Bail Written by an Australian author this is a modern fairy tale about the widower Holland and his beautiful daughter, Ellen. She, along with his vast collection of eucalyptus trees are his two most prized possessions and when Ellen turns nineteen, Holland reveals that he will permit her to marry the man who can successfully identify all the varieties of gum trees on his property. Of course, Ellen’s not too pleased with the plan, and doesn’t think much of all the suitors who show up at the estate. That is, until a mysterious stranger appears and her curiosity suddenly gets the better of her. The Lie Tree - Frances Hardinge Faith’s father is found dead, and under mysterious circumstances, leaving Faith determined to get to the bottom of what happened. What she finds is a set of drawings that lead her to a strange tree that seems to flourish and grow when lies are whispered to it, and there are plenty of mistruths to go around in this tiny island community. The Lie Tree’s fruits bear hidden secrets and Faith will have her work cut out to try and separate the truth from the poisonous fiction. Just don’t believe everything you read.

Snow Falling on Cedars - David Guterson Set in the remote and isolated Puget Sound in America’s Pacific Northwest, Snow Falling on Cedars is the story of a remote community rocked by the murder of a local fisherman. San Piedro Island is not the sort of place you want to make enemies, and when JapaneseAmerican, Kabuo Miyamoto is accused, it becomes clear that among the beautiful and dense cedars lies a painful history. It’s a wonderfully atmospheric book that’s full of suspense and tragedy. A great read for a wet autumnal day. Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation - Lynne Truss This might be cheating a little, and it’s not strictly about trees or leaves, but it is about branches of English grammar and the panda of the title that’s getting a bad rap because of some dodgy punctuation. Never again will we be afraid to use colons and semicolons but thanks to Truss, we will embrace them. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt frustrated by unnecessary commas on menus; for anyone who has shuddered when the incorrect ‘your’ is used by a friend or colleague in an email; for anyone for whom standing in the queue at the ‘ten

items or less’ (FEWER!) checkout in the supermarket is simply torture. Read, digest and enjoy. The Giving Tree - Shel Silverstein A boy grows up and the Giving Tree gives all that she has to help raise him. At first he climbs and plays on her trunk. When he, known only as ‘Boy’ turns into a teenager he needs some money and so the tree suggests that he pick and sell her apples. And so this relationship between the two of them continues, right into the old man’s dotage. Each time the tree helps Boy we are told, “And the tree was happy”. It’s an enchanting story to read to children, or simply to treasure for yourself. The Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton The Magic Faraway Tree is actually the second story in Enid Blyton’s series, coming after The Enchanted Wood, and is muchloved by children and adults the world over. Joe, Beth and Frannie have moved into to a new house and they discover this fantastic place that is right on their doorstep. They quickly make friends with Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy and are transported to different lands and places. The series is a cult classic and it’s like a big bear hug on a chilly October evening.


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Shutters provide a chic and stylish alternative to blinds and curtains and are a cost-effective way to completely update the look and feel of a room. They are more hygienic too as they simply wipe clean and don't absorb the dust, unlike curtains or blinds. Shutters offer you a great deal of flexibility, for instance you can have different slat sizes, different colours and different panel designs. You also have more control over how much light enters the room. With blinds, there's relatively little light control flexibility. Shutters can also save you valuable pennies as they provide further insulation, which is particularly appealing in these cash strapped times. And finally, shutters last longer and are more durable.

CafÊ style shutters are popular in restaurants and cafes, hence the name. With this style, the shutters normally cover just the bottom half of the window. Shutters can help retain heat – a bonus for household bills

With tier-on-tier shutters, there are two sets of shutters, one above the other. You can open each set individually, which gives you more flexibility and more light control. These are ideal if you have larger bay windows.

Which styles would suit which types of windows? Solid shutters are mainly used in Victorian and older style properties. They keep out more light and offer the ultimate privacy. This type of shutter is perfect in a room with a simple and minimal dĂŠcor, and works particularly well in country cottages where they look quaint folded back during the day. Solid shutters with a solid lower half but with movable slats on top work fabulously on French doors, giving a lovely Continental feel that will certainly remind you of your summer holiday.


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Cake and Bake Halloween Macaroons For the ultimate Halloween sweet treat why not have a go at making a batch of French Macaroons?

Ingredients: • 230g icing sugar, sifted

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• 75g ground almonds • 2 large egg whites • 50g caster sugar • Orange and black food colouring gel • 55g unsalted butter, softened • � tsp vanilla extract

Makes 16 Ready in 1 hour, plus cooling

TIP The filled macaroons will keep in an airtight box in the fridge for 2-3 days. Stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

1. Place half the icing sugar and all the ground almonds in a food processor and process for 30 seconds, or until fine and powdery. Sift the mixture into a mixing bowl, discarding any tiny pieces of almonds left in the sieve. Set aside. 2. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until softly peaking. Gradually whisk in the caster sugar, to make a firm and glossy meringue. Whisk in enough of the orange food colouring gel to colour the meringue deep orange. 3. Fold one third of the icing sugar mixture into the meringue using a spatula. Repeat with another third of the mixture. Finally add the last third and continue to cut and fold the mixture until it forms a shiny and thick batter that falls in a slow ribbon when the spatula is lifted. 4. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper. Spoon the mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a 1cm plain piping nozzle. Pipe 32 discs of the mixture onto the baking sheets, each with a diameter of 3cm. Lift the nozzle at the top of half the piped discs to create a small point. Leave for 30 minutes to allow the macaroons to dry and form a slight crust. Preheat the oven to 160°C / Fan 140°C / Gas Mark 3. 5. Bake, one sheet at a time for 10-15 minutes, or until the macaroons have a crisp shell and the frilly bases don’t stick when gently lifted from the paper. Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. 6. To decorate, dip the tip of a fine paintbrush into the black food colouring gel and paint pumpkin faces on the 16 pointed macaroons. 7. To decorate, dip the tip of a fine paintbrush into the black food colouring gel and paint pumpkin faces on the 16 pointed macaroons.


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Chinese Roast Pork with Vegetable Fried Rice Serves 4

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus marinating

Lean and tender pork fillet (also called tenderloin) is a great cut of meat for family suppers as it cooks fairly quickly and slices beautifully.

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Ingredients: • 500g pork fillet (also called pork tenderloin) • 3 tbsp hoi sin sauce • 3 tbsp soy sauce • 225g easy cook long grain rice • 2 tsp vegetable oil • 2 carrots, peeled and diced • � red pepper, deseeded and diced • 6 spring onions, trimmed and chopped • 4 tbsp tinned sweetcorn kernels, drained • 50g frozen peas, thawed • 1 large egg, beaten

TIP You can add a bit of extra heat to the marinade with a finely chopped red chilli pepper or a few crushed dried chilli flakes, if liked.

Place the pork fillet in a shallow dish. Mix together the hoi sin sauce and 1 tbsp of the soy sauce and spread over the pork fillet. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Remove from the fridge and stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C / Fan 180°C / Gas Mark 6. Place the pork fillet on a rack set over a roasting tin. Pour 600ml water into the base of the tin (this helps to keep the pork moist during cooking). Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until just cooked through. Cover with foil and leave to rest in a warm place for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender. Drain well. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the carrots for 5 minutes. Add the pepper, spring onions, peas and sweetcorn and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice and beaten egg and cook over a high heat, stirring all the time, for 1-2 minutes, or until the rice is piping hot and the egg has just set. Stir in the remaining soy sauce and season with freshly ground black pepper. Use a sharp knife to slice the pork fillet and serve on a bed of the hot vegetable rice.


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Saturday 26th September - The Get Together Club are having a Jumble Sale in the Sellindge

Village Hall, from 2pm - 4pm. There will be Bric - a Brac, Books, Toys, Clothing, Nearly New, Raffle and Home made cakes. Entrance 20p.

Wednesday 30th September Ashford & Tenterden Samaritans invite you to a Quiz Night at Sandyhurst Lane Social Club, Ashford. £5 per head with a maximum of 6 per team. Bring your known nibbles. Round up all your friends for a fun evening beginning at 8p.m. in aid of a worthy local charity. Tickets available on the door. Look forward to seeing you all there. Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th October Tenterden Folk Festival - The programme for this

year’s Tenterden Folk Festival is taking shape and includes all the regular concerts, workshops, barn dances,etc. that you have come to expect but also includes a collection of not to be missed special shows. More details of tickets can be found on the website at www.tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk or you can buy tickets online at http://www.musicglue. com/tenterdenfolkfestival/tickets/. Tickets are also be on sale at Tenterden Gateway and Ashford Gateway Plus.

Thursday 8th October – Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society meeting in Aldington Village

Hall. The topic will be “Summerfield Farm, 100 years of Farming” and the speaker Mr Dennis Vickers who judged our show in June. Doors open at 7.45 for 8.00 pm and visitors or new members will be most welcome. For further information please call Jean Evans 01233 720618 or colin.e123@btinternet.com

Sunday 11th October Hamstreet Scarecrow Festival 10am - 4pm Look for scarecrows around

the village, vote for your favourite, match the names. Start at Victory Hall, Hamstreet. Fundraising for Ruckinge & Hamstreet Scouts and Guides. Enquiries 01233 732684

Monday 12th October. Smeeth W.I. will meet at

7.30 pm at the Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall. Sandra Richards will be the speaker who with her experience as a retired Distrrict Nurse will present “The Humerus Side of Nursing” There will be a sales table for Members’ goods, books and hand-crafted cards. A warm welcome awaits any lady visitors who would like to come. For further information please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932.


Saturday 17th October - 1-3pm Nearly New Sale for the sale of baby/child/maternity items

(games, toys, clothing, baby equipment) Cost of a stall - £10 Please contact Adele Miles for more information adelemiles86@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday 17th October. Smeeth W.I. are to hold a Table Top Sale at 11.30 am to 1.30pm at the

Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall. Admission is FREE. Tea and coffee will be available and should you wish to book a table at a cost of £5.00 please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165. Do come along everything is a bargain!!

Wednesday 24th October. The Caritas Chamber Choir under its innovative 26 year old

director Benedict Preece will be performing a varied programme of choral music in St Mary the Virgin Church, Ashford from 7.30. The choir came together in 2011 and takes its name from the Latin word for charity as they frequently sing to raise money for good causes. The proceeds from this evening’s entertainment will be donated to Ashford & Tenterden Branch of Samaritans. Tickets cost £8 and can be purchased from the Church.

Friday 25th October - Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society will be meeting in the Village

Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm for their AGM. For further info contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com.

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Thursday 29th - Saturday 31st October at

7:30pm TODS Comedy in the Tenterden Town Hall - “Wife After Death” by Eric Chappell writer of TV’s “Rising Damp” £10 & £ 9 (U.18’s conc.) Box Offices :- www.tods.me.uk or Smiths Florist Tenterden (Cash/ cheques)

Saturday 10th October and Sunday 11th October. 10am - 4pm Admission is free. Heysham Hall Art Exhibition and Sale of Work. Local

Artists exhibiting their original works of art and crafts. Watch as they paint, carve wood or produce their individually created cards. Refreshments also on sale. For further information call 01797 367734. Ample parking outside venue or in Car Park on seafront Coast Drive 200 yards.away. Heysham Hall, Taylor Road, Lydd on Sea, Kent TN29 9PA

Ashford Decorative & Fine Arts Society. Tuesday 20th October, Aldington Village Hall,

10.30 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “The Victorian House around the World”. Call Christine on 01233 720241

Friday 6th November, a visit to the Goya Portraits exhibition at the National Gallery, with a private exhibition lecture & lunch. Call Ruth on 01233 720718

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Clubs & Societies The Get Together Club meet on the second

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wednesday of each month in the Durling Hall, Sellindge from 2pm to 4pm. new members welcome. 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 Sellindge Gardening Association meet on the 3rd 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. Ashford Radio Aeromodellers, we have a field at 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. Ashford Model Railway Club - We meet on 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 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. 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” Sellindge Table Top Sale the 1st Saturday of each 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. A New Quilting Group held in the Oak Room, Smeeth TN25 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

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 Sanders 01303 813451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com.

Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the

month in the Aldington Village Hall at 7.45 pm for 8.00. We have a varied programme of talks, shows and social events. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For further details please contact Jean Evans on 01233 720618 or colin.e123@ btinternet.com 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 Ashford Soroptimists 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, empowerment or enabling opportunities and to be a global voice for increasing access to education and leadership for women and girls. We support local, national and international projects which have the same aims. 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 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

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Saturday 14 November - Saxon Shore Early MusicKenardington. Gala Opening Concert with Champagne Reception at St. Mary's, Kenardington, the newly refurbished church on the Saxon Shore. Reception from 6.30pm, concert at 7.30pm. All profits to Friends of Kent Churches. Internationally renowned The Bach Players play music which was found in J.S. Bach's library and influenced his famous flute suite No:2 in B minor which ends the concert. The first in a series of five Early Music Concerts. Come and hear outstanding music in a beautifully restored medieval church now with underfloor heating and full facilities. Visit www.ssemk.org for further details or ring 01233 721242.

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Plain Road, Brabourne Lees, Kent TN25 6QN Pastor Tim Simpson Tel:01303 813257 Harvest Service; Sunday October 4 at 10.30am. Non-

perishable food items will be given to the Ashford Food Bank. All welcome.

Art Club The next meeting will be on Tuesday October 13 from 10am – 12noon Further details from Mike on 01303 812484 MP’S Surgery: Our MP Damian Collins, will be holding his monthly surgery at Brabourne Baptist Church from 3.45pm to 4.30pm on Friday October 16. 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

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Café Wednesday The Café is open every Wednesday

from 10am to 11.30am. Drop in for coffee, biscuits, company and a warm friendly atmosphere. Choice of books available. Everybody welcome!

Café Wednesday Extra will start again on October

14 from 12 noon for soup and rolls ,coffee or tea followed by a short reflection. Cost is still only £1. Tel Babs; 01303 813743 for details. Not been before? Just come and find us. Everyone is welcome!

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Men’s Breakfast; Saturday October 31 at 8.15am.

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I have a confession – until recently I didn’t own a hairbrush. I just used my daughter’s, which is shaped like Hello Kitty, but does the job. Thankfully, now I am the proud owner of a Wet Brush, the US’s bestselling hairbrush, which detangles wet or dry hair like a dream. My daughter is also a fan, as it doesn’t pull as much, which is making mornings rather more pleasant. The Wet Brush costs £11.99 from www.cultbeauty.co.uk. If you only make one change to your haircare regime, swap to a gentler, more natural shampoo. Most high street shampoos contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which can strip your hair of essential oils, leaving it limp and lifeless. A gentler alternative is Green People Quinoa & Artichoke Shampoo and Conditioner (£9.95 each), which are designed to nourish and protect damaged hair. The quinoa and artichoke leaf work together to condition, minimise frizz, strengthen and protect from UV radiation. Curly and coily haired women have cause to celebrate, with the release of Aveda Be Curly Co-Wash, £17.50, which cleanses hair, while preserving moisture and minimising frizz. The key ingredients are organic babassu oil and baobab oil. Subrina Kidd, Aveda UK’s Textured Hair Specialist, explains, “Regular cleansing shampoos can often leave hair looking

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"As students leave home and adjust to independent life and study, it is important they keep to good sleep routines. While a certain amount of full-on partying is to be expected during freshers week, good health and high grades are continually found to link in with getting enough of the right kind of sleep," explains Lisa Artis, of The Sleep Council. Research has shown that from age 14-20 waking and sleeping times get later giving a classic teenage nocturnal sleeping pattern, but beware of burning the candle at both ends. "Teenagers and young adults need eight to nine hours sleep a night. Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight problems as exhausted people make poor food choices and suffer with mental health issues, lowered immunity, stress and depression," says Lisa. "Studies have also highlighted that students habitually going to bed late take a hit on their academic results. There's a growing body of evidence that demonstrates how much the sleep we get impacts on how we perform. A good night's sleep triggers changes in the brain that help to improve memory, meaning you'll be much better able to remember what you learnt the day before." But for those initial weeks discovering the joys of student life, The Sleep Council has tips to keep sleep deprivation to a minimum. • Arrange your new digs so that the bed is an area for sleeping. If possible try to keep laptops and screens out of the bedroom, but if this isn't

feasible zone your room into a sleep zone, work zone and play zone. Using electronic devices before bed has been proved to affect the time it takes to fall to sleep and the quality of sleep enjoyed. • What's your bed like? A good bed really does make a difference to how well you sleep. If you're in halls of residence, or a new bed isn't an option, think about buying a mattress topper or investing in a good quality pillow to support your head and neck. • Try a couple of hours of snoozing before hitting the student union bar. You'll feel more alert and ready to party, BUT - allow at least 20 minutes after waking up before you do anything important. It takes that long for the brain to wake up. • After a big weekend's partying, use the early part of the week to get in some extra "recovery" sleep. • You can also "store up" extra sleep in advance. If you're not too excited about going to uni, bank some extra snooze over the last couple of nights at home prior to the big move. Your body will be slightly more resilient to any sleep deprivation. • If you're struggling the next day coffee, tea and chocolate all contain caffeine and related chemicals which promote wakefulness. However, refrain from using in the hours before bedtime as they hinder sleep. • Lavender, passion flower, hops, orange blossom, Scot's pine, camomile and peppermint all claim to promote sleep. And milky night time drinks really do help bring on the Zzzs. • If you know you have a long weekend of partying ahead, you can help keep your biological clock tuned in to your sleep with anchor sleep. Aim to have at least four hours sleep at the same time every night/morning (e.g. 3-7am). This seems to help keep your sleep clock regular. • Alcohol may allow you to go to sleep if it relaxes you, or it may make you unconscious, but it's seriously unhelpful to a good night's kip. You don't breathe as well and the sleep is more broken because your brain reacts against being unconscious. Alcohol will also dehydrate you, so drink plenty of water before going to bed.

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Hobbies What your brain can gain from a musicmaking hobby By Kate McLelland When did you last pick up a musical instrument and play a piece of music from beginning to end? Last week? Last month? Last year? Sadly for most people the answer is quite likely to be: “Not since I was a child.” Musicians are most likely to develop their abilities during childhood. It’s the ideal time to learn basic skills such as reading music and playing an instrument, but as children turn into teenagers it’s not unusual to find that the pleasures of learning and playing are sacrificed to the pressures of taking exams, studying at college or university and – eventually – taking up full-time work. In Sweden, researchers interviewed a random selection of 16 to 19 year olds who enjoyed regular music sessions. Starting in the 1980s, the researchers returned at specific times over the next two decades to interview their subjects. They discovered that by the time the respondents had reached their twenties, the proportion still managing to attend weekly sessions had dramatically decreased to just 6%. Although it may be hard to find time to make music as a busy adult, much attention

has recently been focused on the physiological benefits of learning to play an instrument. For example, a study based on 157 sets of twins discovered that those who were able to make music were 33% less likely to suffer from dementia. While it’s unclear exactly why this might be, there is a theory that learning to play an instrument – which involves a wide range of brain regions, functions and processes – empowers the brain in such a way that it is able to draw on its “cognitive reserves” when under attack. Other reports have suggested that playing music can improve listening skills, encourage better self-discipline, help with memory and even increase the IQ of both children and adults. In 2009 the University of Zurich conducted research with people aged 65 and over and discovered that playing an instrument for an hour a week produced strong changes in the brain. Psychologist Lutz Jancke from the university described the outcomes revealed by the research:

“The parts of the brain that control hearing and memory and the part that controls the hands all become more active. Essentially, the architecture of the brain changes.”

So whether you’re returning to an instrument you once loved to play, or learning for the first time, you can enjoy your hobby in the knowledge that you’re not just bringing pleasure to others through your music, you are enhancing your brain’s capabilities. If you’re feeling insecure about your musical skills, those first few steps towards learning (or returning to) a musical instrument will be crucial. You should make sure that tuition progresses at just the right pace for you: too fast, and you may lose confidence, too slow, and you’ll quickly become bored and frustrated. Fortunately there are a number of organisations whose purpose is to signpost musicians towards the help they need to develop. There are many resources out there, so take your time to explore the options, working towards a solution that’s tailor-made for your level of skill and experience. If you live in a city you may be able to access adult education services. Pick up a prospectus at your local library or search online to find a suitable course. Some adult learning institutes let you try a taster session so you can decide if the lessons are appropriate before you book an entire course.


Alternatively, find a local tutor by searching the Music Teachers UK website (www.musicteachers. co.uk). This organisation offers a free service to help musicians with every aspect of education and performance and the site provides some valuable information, including a helpful guide to selecting a music teacher. If you are returning to music and have retained some basic (if rusty) skills, you might enjoy joining up with a local amateur music group, or even putting together a group from scratch. Making Music (www. makingmusic.org.uk) helps its members to set up, run and develop music groups in their communities. As a leading organisation for voluntary music in the UK, its remit is to encourage music groups and individuals of all kinds to take part in a vibrant, multi-cultural music scene.

The BBC’s website also provides some useful links, including resources to help you learn to read music, explore local courses and even find an amateur orchestra in your area (www.bbc. co.uk/learning/subjects/music. shtml). Musicians who take up an instrument after a long absence from playing often report that the hardest part is finding the self-discipline to practice. “The Musician’s Way, a guide to Practice, Performance and Wellness”, written by Gerald Klickstein (available from Amazon) is a book that provides tips on motivation and time management. Kickstein has also written a blog (at

www.musiciansway.com), which offers an easy to follow, 9-step guide for returning musicians. Whatever your interest in music, whether it’s performing to concert level or joining an amateur ukulele orchestra, it can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Apart from the hours of pleasure you’ll get from playing, science suggests that your brain is likely to stay sharp well into old age.

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