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Welcome to the village directory Hi Everyone, Welcome to the September Issue, by the time you read this the Olympics will be well and truly over, but as I write I’m still reeling from the amazing closing ceremony on television last night. Although constantly tidying up after my teenage son can feel like a marathon at times, I’m not really into sport in a big way, but I must say I really caught the Olympics bug and for the first time watched with excitement and immense pride. Leading up to the games I didn’t think I would watch much of it but once we were introduced to some of the athletes, and we started doing so well, I was riveted to my screen every night. It was wonderful to have a whole two weeks of uplifting successes, not just from our sports men and women but also from the tremendous British fans and helpers. I think we
showed the whole world the very professional, talented and fun side of us Brits. Although it did seem rather London centred at times I think the whole country can be proud of how this Olympics came together. Well done Team GB. Now it’s up to all of us to to maintain this very positive, uplifting vibe. The athletes have shown us how hard work and a positive mental attitude is the key to success. Have a great month!
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Egerton Over 60’s Club We have a few vacancies for anyone, any age at the moment and from any district.We are a friendly group who enjoy stimulating speakers and interesting, enjoyable and relaxing outings.Example of speaker’s subjects--A Trip Along the Military Canal, Baird-the Pioneer of Television and Kent Photo Archives. Outings will include Groombridge Place, a river cruise on the Kentish Lady plus picnic,and more. Interested? contact one of the following --David on 756544, Graham on 756620 or Sheila on 756294.You will be made most welcome.
Little Chart Bridge Club Friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday afternoon at Little Chart Village Hall. For more information please contact Carmen Gunther on 01233 840 395. Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.10.00 p.m. Contact Mark Feeney on 01233 663030 or Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134. Smarden Heritage Centre - Smarden Charter Hall, Smarden. Open every Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm visit: www.smardenheritagecentre.synthasite.com Biddenden Squash Club 01580 291130 email info@biddendensquash.co.uk www.biddendensquash.co.uk
Biddenden Junior Football Club - Always looking for new players 7 -18, for fun and enjoyable football. Contact Steve on 07958 447948.
Charing Scottish Dancing Beginners Club Friday evenings, Charing Parish Hall, 7.30pm. We guarantee a relaxed and enjoyable evening. But we desperately need a few younger members - who might eventually with training form a small demonstration team for pub events or fetes . Do come along and bring a friend. Ring Evelyn or John Voller on 01233 713758. The Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership ÂŁ5. New members welcome. Contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931
Smarden Short Mat Bowls Club We welcome new novice or experienced bowlers of all ages. We meet every Thurs. morning at 9.45am and the first Tues. of month at 7.15pm, in the Charter Hall Smarden. Contact Malcolm 01233 770572. Biddenden Squash Club Gordon Jones Playing Field, Biddenden, Kent 01580 291130 email info@ biddendensquash.co.uk www.biddendensquash.co.uk Friendly club with 2 courts and a bar
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Headcorn Bowls Club - Free coaching available to newcomers. Contact Chris 01622 858100 or David 01580 291996. Yoga Classes at the Village Hall is now held on the following days and times: Tuesday 10:00 - 11:15 in the New Scout Hut Tuesday evening 7:00 - 8:15 & 8.30 - 9:45 in the Long Meadow Hall. Wednesday morning 9:30 - 10:45 in the New Scout Hut. For more information contact Sue Wainright on 01622 890746. Judo in Headcorn at the Village Hall. There will be two sessions per week on Sunday mornings for children under 11 (9.30am) and Friday evenings for children over 11 (7.30pm) see http://www.freewebs.com/ headcornjudo for more information. Weight Watchers Weight Watchers meet at the village hall at 6:30pm on Thursdays. For further details call 08457 123000. Headcorn Handbell Ringers Music Making: Have you ever fancied playing tunes on handbells? The Headcorn Handbell Ringers have room for new recruits. We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 2pm until 4.30pm at Tall Oaks, 46 Oak Lane. Do drop in and see us or telephone 01622 890201.
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The Garden Shed
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By Jackie Witcher Tenterden & District Horticultural Society
Since the last column we have had a holiday, up to
Norfolk in July and it just rained, rained, rained every day, but we still did the touristy thing, turning a blind eye to the fact we were sodden. One of the trips we went on was to the Queens abode of Sandringham. It was the garden I was most interested in, and was much surprised to find very little formal garden, but landscaping, (maybe something to do with the corgis perhaps?). But what landscaping, I have never seen such spruces, firs etc and colours blended so well. But hey, this is the Queens garden and you can’t expect anything less. I would thoroughly recommend a visit. At £11.50 entry it is not cheap, but worth every penny. The brochure stated to allow 3 hours for the visit, we were there for 5 hours and still did not see it all!
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When we got back the garden had gone mad. My dear neighbour, who kindly looks after the garden whilst we are away, had been picking the raspberries, which were just ripening when we left. She had already had 4pounds off the canes. I picked a further 6 pounds that day, using them for jam as there were so many. For the next 2 weeks I was picking at the rate of 1 pound (approx) a day for a further two weeks. Not bad for a row that’s only 6 foot long! I can only assume that the good manure they had at the start of the season and all the early rain really suited their needs. Don’t forget after fruiting cut out the old canes and tie in the new. Mine are growing on trellis, so I tend to arch them along side each other, which not only seems to promote growth and fruit, but gives me a nice feature in the garden as well as a “privacy” hedge. The new sowing of radish turned out to be a waste
of space. All top and no root, and I wasn’t the only one who had this trouble. Turns out the ground had been so cold with all the rain we had, that the plants just wanted to run to seed! But radish wasn’t the only disaster. The hot spell in March/April brought flowers on the fruit trees early, but then, before the bees could do their work we had the awful cold spell. I had the grand total of 0 pears, 1 apple and 8 plums. I was so disappointed as this was year two and I was looking forward to at least a moderate crop. Still hey ho, there’s always next year.
On a lighter note, the runners were prolific and
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have done well on the show bench, accept there delicious, even though the plants were a bit sparse, was no show! Needless to say I won’t grow them and the Helga beans did not disappoint. If your again. The sweet peppers got going at long last, and strapped for space these beans do well in tubs or from the one plant had six fruits. Not bad. troughs. Just remember to feed well. The beauty The basket tomatoes, what can I say, they finally of the Helga bean is that they are stringless, though fruited, though the return per plant was low. The I must admit I do prefer the stronger flavour of the flavour was good, but nothing to write home runner bean. Now carrots. I have now learnt that about and definitely not worth the cost of the seed. the best thing for me is to grow them in a large Though to be fair, the plants were very pretty! tub, and thin them out well. I have tried for several seasons growing them straight in the ground, but I have come to a decision. I shall NOT peruse the the success rate is low. If creatures haven’t had a seed catalogues or shelves at the garden centres nibble, then they have extra legs or carrot fly. So this year, otherwise I could be tempted to stray yet for the last couple of years I have grown them in again and spend money unnecessarily, instead I a tub of compost, which is about two foot deep. I shall stick to what I know will give me a good return thin to approx 1 ½ to 2” apart and lo and behold, I for my money. But then again if I didn’t try them out have at long last had a good crop of large tender I wouldn’t know – would I? carrots. No need to scrape or peel, just wash and Look at the time, got a choice today of lemon drizzle lightly simmer for approx 10 minutes then serve or Victoria sponge. I hate making decisions. I shall with a nice pat of butter. Try them with a smidge of just have to have a bit of each, thin slices of course! horseradish sauce – its sublime. JW
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Seasonal Delights This quick curry is so easy to make and much cheaper than a take away. We’ve used lean lamb steaks but you could replace the lamb with pork fillet, chicken or turkey.
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Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the lamb chunks and fry over a high heat until browned all over. Remove the lamb from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Lamb and Aubergine Curry
Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onion and aubergine for 7-8 minutes, stirring all the time until golden. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute then pour in the sieved tomatoes and bring to the boil.
• 3 tbsp sunflower oil
Return to the lamb to the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 25-30 minutes until the lamb is tender. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if needed.
• 400g sieved tomatoes
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the curry in warmed bowls garnished with coriander and with chapattis, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onions.
Serves 4 Ready in 50 minutes
• 650g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks • 1 onion, peeled and chopped • 1 large aubergine, cut into cubes • 2tbsp Rogan Josh curry paste • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish • Chapattis, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onion, to serve
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As we enjoy healthier lives for longer we need to forward plan, investing in our homes to make them much easier for use in older age.
into sharp edges. They help to soften the room and are a stylish design feature to end a run of cabinets.
The kitchen area is a prime example of where you can have quality, design-led solutions that not only make it useable for you today but can still be used as you grow older with no compromise on style.
Make things easier on your lower extremities by moving your appliances off the floor. A range cooker may look lovely but involves lots of bending to use and is high maintenance to clean, not to mention high maintenance to clean. High line ovens & fridges at waist level mean easy access & less bending.
At J M Interiors we’re highly experienced at planning kitchens with this objective in mind and find following these design tips really do help to keep kitchens smart, functional and above all easy to use & maintain.
Keep everything within reach Base cupboards and low level shelving mean lots of bending and reaching. Opt instead for drawers; they more than double your storage space as well as making everything well organised and easy to access. Increase your storage capacity by incorporating accessible corner solutions such as magic corners, carousels, swingouts and rotating trays. Their ergonomic design means smooth operations and safe storing of all your kitchen items.
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business HAVE YOU GOT YOUR WILL AND ESTATE PLANNING IN ORDER? In another of our regular series on legal matters, Rosalind Johnson, from Tenterden Solicitors Pengelly & Rylands, explains the importance of making a Will and putting your Estate in order. Did you know, 7 out of 10 of us do not have a Will, although dying without one could cause upset for loved ones. If you die without a Will, your Estate may not pass to those you intend and the Intestacy laws apply. Under these laws, only married or civil partners will benefit. No one has a right to inherit if they are just cohabiting but are not married or civil partners. There is a misconception by many people that if you live with someone, you automatically get something if that person dies. If there is no Will the cohabitee would have to bring a claim against their partner’s Estate, which you can only do if you have lived with them for at least two years. Such a claim can be time consuming, costly and ultimately may not be successful.
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Couples who are not married do not have the same exemption that applies to married couples or civil partners to pass any amount of money or assets to one another without having to pay Inheritance Tax. If you are married and have not made a Will, your Estate will not be given automatically to your spouse. They will take the first £250,000 of your Estate outright. The balance will be split into two parts; one part will pass outright to any children you have, equally, at 18 and the other part will be held on a life interest trust for your spouse, following which it will pass to your children outright. If you have no children but you have parents or brothers and sisters living, then your spouse will take £450,000 of your Estate outright, but the balance will again be split into two parts; one part will pass to your spouse outright, the other to your parents and failing that to your siblings outright. A further complication of dying without a Will is that an administrator must be appointed by the Court to distribute the Estate, rather than the Executor that you would have chosen, had you had a Will. An administrator is usually a close family member who is eligible to inherit and they must apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration. If more than one person wants to administer the Estate, the application can be contested, making the process even more drawn out and painful.
Rosalind Johnson – Senior Partner There are also many financial benefits from having a Will in place, the laws of Intestacy take no account of the type of assets you own and their tax treatment, which can lead to unnecessary tax bills. By way of an example, specific business assets or shares in a family business can pass under the terms of your Will to the next generation, free of Inheritance Tax if they qualify for Business Property Relief. If you would like to discuss your circumstances and make a Will, please contact either Rosalind Johnson or Gill Snow at Pengelly & Rylands on 01580 762248 and we will be very pleased to discuss your situation with you.
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Events September 1st & 2nd Sept STUBBS CROSS ART EXHIBITIONS. in the MISSION HALL Magpie Hall Rd. Stubbs Cross TN26 1HG. Featuring the works of Hazel Mason and Wendy Gibbs. Admission is FREE and refreshments ie tea/coffee and biscuits or cake will be available.
TENTERDEN & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Saturday 1st September 2 - 4pm AUTUMN SHOW & Tenterden Shield Challenge Junior School, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden. Extravaganza of show bench quality flowers, vegetables, floral art, cookery and childrens section. Small admisstion fee, Bring & Buy, Plant Sales & raffle. Light refreshments available. ALL ARE WELCOME Friday 7th September 7.30pm Propagation of Garden Plants Talk by Mr Peter Danks. St Mildreds Church Hall, Church Lane, Tenterden. Members £2.00, non members £4.00 Includes raffle & light refreshments. ALL ARE WELCOME
8th Sept Pluckley Garden Society Autumn Show. Pluckley Village Hall. Open to all exhibitors, set up 10.15 - 11.45. Come at 2.45 for the expectation
Sun 9th Sept Challock Goose Fair 10am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Concessions £2.50 Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children aged 5 - 15) £10 additional children £2.50, free parking. Arena displays, traditional fun fair rides, craft & trade stalls and much much more. Sat 15th Sept An Afternoon of Musical Extravaganza to celebrate the new outdoor stage at The Peace and Plenty at Playden. Free Admission Starts at 3pm. Featuring Sandra Scotts THE WALL OF SOUND CHOIR A unique new singing ensemble with singers from her RYE and LONDON studios.Singing an eclectic range of music from Muse to Mozart.
Sat 15th Sept 10 - 4.30pm Weald Beekeepers’ Association Annual Honey Show Smarden Charter Hall (TN27 8NF). Honey tasting, crafts, plants and honey for sale, demonstrations and displays. Refreshments available throughout the day. Admission: £1 for adults. For further information contact Trudie Thomas (trudiethomas@uku.co.uk.)
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what’s on “Making Word Processing more interesting”. Annual membership £10 plus £2 per meeting. Nonmembers are welcome (£3, but first visit is free) Full details: www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk Wed 26th September - 7.30. A Concert in Aid of Royal Air Forces Association Hythe & Romney Marsh Branch. The Railway Swing Band, Dave White MD. Tickets £10 Tel: 01303 223925. The Tower Theatre, Shorncliffe. In aid of Wings Appeal 2012.
Tenterden Spiritualist Centre, every Sat at Highbury Hall, Highbury Lane, 6.30pm. Phone for details, all are welcomed
Wed 26th Sept at 7:30pm. The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on in the Village Hall when we will be holding our ‘Autumn Show’ and our special ‘Sunflower’ competition. Contact Lesley on 01580291931. Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual membership £5. New members are always welcome.
Thursday September 27th. Tenterden. 5 week Family History Evening Class with Celia Heritage begins 7.30 pm. Details & booking www. heritagefamilyhistory.co.uk or 01797 344376
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It was a record breaking day for Pilgrims Hospices Summer Fair. The sun shone and the crowds came. 0ver 2000 people poured through the gates to enjoy everything from the cake stall to high end fashion, a human fruit machine to the Pimm’s tent. As a result nearly £19,000 was raised, smashing last year’s total.
in Ashford and New Romney, who donated the bottles, meant that we were able to please many people with lots of winning tickets on the day.”
Nigel Donkin, Regional Fundraising Manager said, “It was a delight to welcome so many from the community to the grounds of the hospice. It is so heart warming to see such support. I would Shona Hardyke, one of the many visitors like to extend my deepest thanks to the 150 staff, throughout the day expressed her delight volunteers and supporters who worked so hard saying, “The whole family enjoyed the fair. The to make the day such a great success. children loved the amazing variety of stalls The staggering amount raised in such an and wanted to go on everything. They were economically difficult time is a tribute to the absolutely delighted to be able to buy some dedication of so many who hold Pilgrims in high great mirrors from the craft stall which will regard. It will enable us to continue to move adorn their walls very soon. Congratulations to forward in the way that we provide care for all who everyone for making it such a wonderful day. I need it, both within the hospice and at home.” look forward to next year now.” Natalie Shoebridge, from NatWest Ashford, ran the High End Fashion Stall. She said, “It was an amazing day. People loved the chance to try on some of the fabulous clothes which were just a sample of the high quality items that can be bought in many of Pilgrims charity shops. “ Deborah Jarrett who ran one of the bottle tombolas described how busy they were, “We had a constant stream of people throughout the fair, right to the closing minutes. With 1000 bottles to be won we were very popular. The generosity of the shoppers at Sainsbury’s
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