The Village Directory Feb/Mar 2021 Edition • Issue 118• Royal Mail
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Welcome Hi everyone, Happy New Year, actually let me rephrase that, I wish you all a Happy and Very Healthy New Year. We all knew that Christmas would be a challenge, but the last minute restrictions definitely caught me on the hop! I was literally at the Tesco tills with two large Turkeys and a basket full of food when the government announced the new lockdown. Hubby, who was patiently waiting in the car listening to the news live, tried to call me, but too late. As I walked toward him in the car park he said “Boris has cancelled Christmas!”. I honestly thought he was joking, I was so disappointed. Thank goodness I have a freezer, but I’d never frozen fresh veg before and I had far more than three of use could eat! I’m sure many of you have a similar story to tell. My love of Christmas is not just about the socialising, I love the food, and with our numbers suddenly reduced, there was plenty of it. I must confess now, I ate two whole Christmas puddings over the period, with deliciously thick cream, just one portion was eaten by my son! I must pay the price now and get my weight back to normal for a family wedding that is supposed to take place in April. Logo master.indd 1
I’m so lucky that I can work from home, and continue to publish the magazines during this terrible pandemic. February brings Valentine’s Day, which will be a real challenge this year, but love will find a way to express itself, I’m sure! It will also be Mother’s Day on Sunday 14th March, so even if you can’t be with your Mum and give her a hug, make sure she knows you’re thinking of her. A hug - a year ago the power and importance of this simple interaction was so taken for granted, it has been the most difficult thing to be without,
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and also to hold yourself back from, who would ever have believed that this could happen to us. But there is now a light at the end of this tunnel, and I for one can’t wait to start hugging again – you’ve been warned!
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It’s time to grab a spade, or perhaps a fork, and get planting. Autumn is widely viewed as THE best time for planting, but provided you get going fairly early in the year, then trees, shrubs, climbers or herbaceous plants will all have a decent amount of time to get established before the weather gets hotter and drier. If you have noticed that your garden has lacked colour, shape or perhaps perfume over the last few years then take a look at the spaces that need filling and go on a shopping trip. Start by clearing the soil properly by digging or forking it over and removing pernicious weeds or debris. Next, measure the space you have to offer, as it is important that the plant you choose will not outgrow its new home too quickly. It is worth jotting down the approximate measurements of the gaps you have to fill and at the same time making a note of how sunny or shaded the spot is. It is amazing what you find you have forgotten by the time you are in the garden centre. If you feel the need for a bit of springtime colour from shrubs you plant, then there should be a good selection to choose from right now – perhaps a flowering currant with flower trusses in red or pink, each up to 10cm (4in) long, a star
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The Garden If the soil is either heavy clay or extremely light and sandy, it is well worth digging a much bigger hole, gradually incorporating more of the ‘natural’ soil into the compost or planting mix as you get closer to the sides of the hole. Before planting, remove the pot and firmly tease out the roots – soaking the root ball in a bucket of water for an hour or two should help if they are quite congested. It is essential that you do this or else the plant may not ever get properly established, as its roots will not move out into their new surroundings. Ideally you’ll not buy a plant that is too pot-bound (I always recommend checking carefully before you buy) but if there are any really large, woody roots encircling the root ball you
may need to prune these out, so that you can release the remainder of the roots. The plant should be planted at the same depth that it was in its pot and make sure that just the roots, and no part of the stem, are below ground level. Watering in is necessary even if the soil seems fairly moist, as it helps to settle the soil around the fine roots. Stand back and admire your efforts, and at the same time check the stem is good and upright. Make a note of the plant’s precise name and details, or remove the label and keep it somewhere safe – that way you will never be stuck for information about how to look after your plant, or how big it may grow!
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Sometimes we just can’t face a whole novel or autobiography. With these books, you can dip in and out whenever you have a spare five minutes. Back to Nature: How to Love Life and Save It – Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin Whether you’re an avid nature lover and wondering how to stop the catastrophic decline in biodiversity, or you’re feeling disconnected from the wild and want to reap the benefits of it once again, this is a great book to help you. There are lots of interesting titbits to digest over a coffee (ever wondered how trees communicate?) and plenty of ideas for how to take action. Dear NHS: 100 Stories to Say Thank You – Adam Kay Adam Kay brings us a series of essays and musings from a range of household names, from Malala Yousafzai to Dame Julie Walters and Johnny Vegas. Each tale is about how the NHS has stepped in to help the writer. There’s a story of a suspected heart attack that turned out to be trapped wind, several about household accidents (often involving kitchen knives) and plenty of sentimental stories to boot. Plus, all profits go to charity. Encounters: A Photographic Journey – Levison Wood Award-winning reportage photographer Levison Wood has travelled to more than 100 countries over the last ten years. Encounters brings together 140 of his images, along with text about each one. You’ll meet a young shepherd girl in Ethiopia, resourceful teenagers in the Congo, stranded nomads, fishermen in Yemen and families surviving in war-torn regions. The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams If you love the TV series about expert craftspeople restoring much loved family heirlooms, you won’t want to miss the accompanying book. It goes into more detail about some of the most interesting items shown in the series, from a rusty miner’s helmet to a circus performer’s dress. It’s the book version of a mug of tea and hot buttered crumpet. Toksvig’s Almanac 2021 – Sandi Toksvig Fancy ‘An Eclectic Meander Through the Historical Year’? The main focus is on women that have been all but forgotten. There’s Begum Samru – an Indian dancer who led an army of mercenaries, Ida B. Wells – an activist and suffragist who co-founded the largest civil rights organisation in the United States, and Annette Kellerman, whose stunts including diving from 60 feet into a pool of crocodiles. There are also poems, trivia and other fascinating snippets. Sapiens: A Graphic Novel – Yuval Noah Harari et al. The original Sapiens is fascinating, but there’s an awful lot of information to take in. If you’re interested in the origin of humans, but want something a little easier to digest, try this instead. It’s the first volume in a graphic-novel adaptation of the global bestseller. Full-colour illustrations and straightforward text take the reader on a journey from the very birth of humankind. It’s absorbing, suitable for older children as well as adults and has a good spattering of humour throughout.
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Warm and quiet, dark and comfortable – ensure your bedroom has all the ingredients for a great night’s sleep. Lack of sleep has a profound effect on our physical and mental health, and as many as one in three of us – according to the NHS – suffer from poor sleep. It’s wise to make your bedroom as sleep-friendly as possible – dark, quiet, tidy and comfortably warm. Start with the mattress Choosing a mattress can seem highly confusing but start by deciding whether you would prefer a sprung or non-sprung version. Sprung mattresses are literally filled with lots of springs, but while open-spring mattresses are cheaper, they should be used for guest rooms or children’s beds; the best ones are individually ‘pocket’ sprung, with a large number of small springs each
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in their own pocket of fabric and working independently from each other, so they adjust to the body and eliminate ‘rolltogether’. Calico pockets, hand nested in a honeycomb pattern and centre-tied with linen cord, are the best quality. You might find it beneficial to have a sprung mattress that is ‘zoned’ across the middle to give extra support for heavier hips and shoulders, or made ‘half and half’, to provide different tensions on each side of the bed. Another solution for sleeping partners who are very different weights is a ‘zip and lock’ system of two different mattresses that fasten together in the centre.
The Home Sprung mattresses can be filled with a variety of materials, including cotton, wool, coir, foam and horsehair, with additional mohair, cashmere and silk in luxury versions. Tufted construction is generally considered better than quilting, as it prevents loose fillings from being dislodged. In cheaper mattresses, fillings usually come in compact pads, while in better quality mattresses there will be layers of loose fillings in greater volumes. Always look for a high-quality mattress cover (known as ‘ticking’), while hand stitching on the sides keeps the mattress in good condition for longer, and sturdy handles help with turning (which should be done regularly to even out the wear and thus prolong the life of the mattress). Non-traditionalists may be interested a non-sprung mattress, a relatively new market that is growing rapidly. Sometimes called the ‘mattress-in-abox’ option, the mattress is delivered vacuum-packed in a box, ready to be unrolled, at which point it will expand naturally and can be slept on a few hours later. The choice of non-sprung mattress materials includes latex, memory foam, polyurethane foam and gel, a new filling known for its support, breathability and thermo-regulating properties. These mattresses, which are good for allergy sufferers and said to be excellent for joint pain relief, mould to the sleeper’s shape and are often warmer than sprung mattresses (not necessarily a good thing). It is also possible to buy ‘hybrid’ mattresses, which provide the traditional support and comfort of springs with a pressure-relieving, non-sprung top layer. A happy combination that could well be the way forward. What about the windows? Windows can be a source of disturbing light early in the morning, and noise, heat loss and draughts at any time. For single-glazed sash windows that are opened regularly, specialist seals fitted into a rebate will improve draughtproofing, while secondary glazing is a good idea for windows that are seldom used, trapping heat and blocking sound. In the right place, well-fitting timber shutters can be at least as effective as double glazing, and will complement a period property. The traditional solution, of course, is a thick, floor-to-ceiling curtain. Add a thermal or
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blackout lining, and it serves several purposes – as well as being a way to add colour and texture to complement your scheme. Extend the curtain pole far enough beyond the window edges so that light cannot creep in. The same applies to blinds – thick, blackout versions are best, fitted close to the wall so that draughts and light can’t escape around the sides. Don’t forget about the floor Suspended timber floors can be another source of draughts, in which case a fitted carpet with a thermal underlay is ideal. Carpets deaden sound and are beautifully soft underfoot. If, however, you prefer the look of original timber floorboards, seal any gaps at the base of the skirting boards with foam strips, a bead of silicon mastic or slivers of matching timber, and add thick rugs at each side of the bed for extra comfort. Another really effective improvement is to add insulation such as foil-faced foam board, wood fibreboard or quilt below the boards. The end result? Toasty toes and a lovely warm room.
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Horrells Heating & Plumbing Services are situated in the beautiful town of Tenterden Kent, covering all areas of Kent and Sussex. We specialise in the Service & Repair of boilers, AGAs, Gas Fires & Gas Cookers. We are one of the few companies that can offer both Gas and Oil Servicing, Repairs for Boilers & AGAs and the skills to Service & Repair Gas Fires. Joshua Horrell, founder of Horrells Heating has over 12 years experience in the Heating and Plumbing industry. Having worked for some of the most well known companies in and around Kent and Sussex, gaining invaluable skills and experience from some of the best in the industry. However over the years he discovered that the care and attention to detail in the servicing and maintenance of boilers was lacking and the duty of care to customers was somewhat missing. That’s when he decided to launch Horrells Heating. At Horrells Heating our aim is to provide our customers with the highest standard of work by providing the care and attention to detail required. We put the customer at the very heart of our business and we know how important your homes are to you, now more than ever. As we all spend more time at home, it is important that our homes are warm and safe. We are Gas and Oil registered and often repairs undertaken by us can be fixed the very same day. This is down to our experience and our fully stocked vehicles.
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Dogs and cats are just as prone as humans to picking up viruses, albeit different ones to us! This means that vaccinations and boosters are essential part of caring for your pet. For Cats Core vaccinations include one for feline parvovirus and others to prevent cat flu. As with people, flu can spread rapidly and has many different strains, which means that it will never be completely wiped out. A cat flu vaccine – given from around eight weeks of age – will boost immunity. A booster vaccine should be given a year later. For Dogs There are many diseases that dogs should be vaccinated against. However, most vaccines are combined, and the schedule starts when the puppy is about six weeks old. A Lyme disease jab should be given to adult dogs once a year, particularly if you walk in grassy or woodland areas. Will This Hurt? Pets are generally given an injection underneath the skin at the scruff of the neck. Dogs’ kennel cough vaccine is usually administered as a nasal spray, however. The single-use disposable needle is very sharp and shouldn’t trouble your dog or cat too much. Don’t Forget! Make a note in your diary to get these shots done regularly. It’s part of the cost of owning a pet and of course prevention is so much better – and cheaper – than cure.
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The Wright Way Painters & Decorators are a family owned company established by James Wright in Cranbrook, Kent. We specialise in domestic projects in the surrounding areas. Tired of having to decorate your own home, or frustrated with the quality of the previous works? Our team are fully qualified and use modern painting systems to ensure we bring you a flawless finish every time. On the larger jobs our team will work together, ensuring you get your home back sooner.
How does the process work? Simply contact us by phone, email or via the contact form on our website and one of our friendly team will get back to you to arrange a free no obligation estimate in the comfort of your own home. After our visit, we will then send you your estimate by email or post and if you decide you would like to go ahead, we will book you into our diary and give you a date and time frame for the works to be completed.
Why choose us? Our decorating team work with you to ensure minimal disruption to your home whilst any works are taking place and we will always keep you updated on the process of the job so you are always in the know.
What happens once we have completed the works? As part of our commitment to quality, all of our decorators are time served and fully qualified, we are fully insured in case of any accidents and offer a twelve month guarantee on any of the work we carry out. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or queries, we look forward to hearing from you.
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Check Your Oil Tank Have you checked your oil tank lately? The Great British climate puts a number of pressures on heating oil tanks in your garden, and it is good practice to carry out a thorough check of your oil tank every 6 months. Many homeowners may not be aware that they are responsible for the condition of their tank. Pay particular care to warning signs of wear and tear that include: • • • • • •
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Oil tank leaks can be costly to the environment, and to homeowner’s pockets. It is far better to maintain your tank’s condition than deal with the outcome of a damaged tank. Also, a well-maintained tank will keep a heating system running with fewer breakdowns, as water in the oil line is a major
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Staging Your House for a Sale
When you’ve decided it’s time to move, you want to attain the best price you can for your house without undertaking major renovations from which you’ll have no long-term benefit. Follow these tips to prepare your house for sale.
Clean everything
Surfaces, cupboards (inside too – buyers are nosey), carpets and bathrooms should be sparkling.
New kitchen?
Unless it’s truly unusable (or 70s ‘avocado’), a cheap new kitchen or bathroom will be a waste of money.
Declutter
Sell, give it away or take it to the recycling centre. You’ll need to do it when you move anyway.
Paint or not?
A few minor scuffs won’t matter. Peeling wallpaper and stained walls will.
Accessorise
Curtains, throws, tasteful pictures, houseplants and lighting.
First impressions
The front of the house and the hall is what your buyer will see first. How does yours look?
Depersonalise
What’s this room?
Pics of your little darlings and travel souvenirs are only of interest to you.
If it’s supposed to be a dining room/spare bedroom, make it look like one even if you don’t use it.
Bright lights
What’s that smell?
In a showhome, every room will have the lights on. Do the same in yours, and make sure your lightbulbs are bright and windows are clean.
Don’t overpower the house with scent, but make it pleasant to walk into. And definitely don’t have a curry or fish the night before a viewing.
Make it neutral
You may love the purple spare room, your buyer will likely not.
Make space
If a room is crammed with furniture but you want to keep the pieces, put some into storage while you are selling.
More tips: website www.theadvisory.co.uk is a excellent independent resource for house sellers.
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If you applied for a mortgage in 2020 you faced an even longer wait than usual to get a decision. That may slowly return to normal this year but it’s still worth taking every possible step to speed up the process. The initial period where both viewings and house moves were on hold meant a surge in house moves in the summer of 2020, causing a backlog of mortgage applications. Another surge is expected this year as the end of the stamp-duty holiday approached. Even as those backlogs clear, the process may take longer for some would-be buyers thanks to increasingly tough assessment criteria. These are some of the things you can do to make things quicker. Your Finances Be ready to answer questions about your income and your fixed or regular outgoings. Since the 2008 financial crash, new rules mean lenders can’t just look at what you earn. They need to know how much you are
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Make sure you know the dates of any time you were under the coronavirus furlough scheme. If you’re still on furlough, check if you have a confirmed return-to-work date. The way each lender handles applications from furloughed employees continues to evolve, sometimes at short notice. Check your credit reports at all three UK agencies: Equifax, Experian and Transunion. Look for any errors, for example if you aren’t listed on the electoral roll at your current address or you have a closed credit account listed as still active. Make sure you can explain any unusual entries that may raise questions. Paperwork at the Ready If you use self-assessment, make sure your tax filings are up to date. You may be required to prove that your latest filing has been submitted and accepted before the lender will accept the relevant figures. If you applied for any government assistance such as the Self Employment Income Support Scheme, make sure you have up-to-date business accounts showing whether or not you are back to sustained profitable trading. Have proof that you have the funds for your entire deposit. If the money isn’t simply savings, you’ll likely have to provide bank statements
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Using a Broker Perhaps the biggest thing you can do is consider using a mortgage broker, which saves you time in a couple of ways. Most fundamentally, they’ll be able to suggest specific mortgages where you stand the best chance of acceptance, removing the wasted time of an unsuccessful application. They’ll also save time by completing the application using their professional experience to avoid any errors or omissions. They will also have the best knowledge of exactly what information and documentation the lender is likely to require for your specific mortgage deal. If you do use a broker, ask how their fee structure works, for example whether you pay a flat rate, an hourly fee or a percentage of the total loan. Look for one who works on a whole-of-market basis, which means they can recommend the best deal rather than being restricted to a specific group of lenders.
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I was wondering what to write about this I was wondering what to write about this month, then my daughter was off school sick month, then my daughter was off school sick on Monday and my son was sent home today. on Monday and my son was sent home today. Working around kids is rarely easy. I’d like to Working around kids is rarely easy. I’d like to say I’m an expert after lockdown, but I’d be say I’m an expert after lockdown, but I’d be lying. Nevertheless, here are my top tips (and lying. Nevertheless, here are my top tips (and those of friends, family and good old Google) those of friends, family and good old Google) for getting stuff done when you have children for getting stuff done when you have children at home. at home. First off, cut the guilt. If you need to let First off, cut the guilt. If you need to let them have screen-time for a few hours or them have screen-time for a few hours or eat half a packet of choc biscuits, it’s OK. eat half a packet of choc biscuits, it’s OK. As I type this, my son is watching a gamer As I type this, my son is watching a gamer (who has a toe-curlingly annoying screechy (who has a toe-curlingly annoying screechy voice) on YouTube, while simultaneously voice) on YouTube, while simultaneously playing Minecraft on his tablet. I am in playing Minecraft on his tablet. I am in another room trying to block out his cries of another room trying to block out his cries of ‘OMGEEEEEEEEE you guyyyyys!!!’ ‘OMGEEEEEEEEE you guyyyyys!!!’ Share the load. If you have a partner, discuss Share the load. If you have a partner, discuss how you’re going to split childcare. If one of how you’re going to split childcare. If one of you really can’t take responsibility during the you really can’t take responsibility during the day, make sure they take over the cooking, day, make sure they take over the cooking, bedtime routine and so on in the evening, so bedtime routine and so on in the evening, so the other person can catch up with work. the other person can catch up with work. Focus on quality, not quantity. Try to carve Focus on quality, not quantity. Try to carve out portions of your day when you can give out portions of your day when you can give your child undivided attention. You’ll likely your child undivided attention. You’ll likely be rewarded with at least an hour or so of be rewarded with at least an hour or so of peace to work in afterwards, which is usually peace to work in afterwards, which is usually worth more than three hours of constantly worth more than three hours of constantly interrupted work. interrupted work. Set up activities that your child can do alone. Set up activities that your child can do alone.
That could mean anything from stickers, That could mean anything from stickers, colouring books and craft sets to a secondcolouring books and craft sets to a secondhand Lego kit. Ideally, go for activities that hand Lego kit. Ideally, go for activities that don’t create too much mess so you’re not don’t create too much mess so you’re not storing up stress for later. For future sick days, storing up stress for later. For future sick days, you might want to organise an emergency kit you might want to organise an emergency kit of activities. I have never been that organised, of activities. I have never been that organised, but a friend swears by it. but a friend swears by it. Prioritise. Take a look at your to-do list and Prioritise. Take a look at your to-do list and prioritise the most important tasks for when prioritise the most important tasks for when your child is occupied. Are there meetings your child is occupied. Are there meetings you can move? Are there deadlines you can you can move? Are there deadlines you can extend? You may also want to create an email extend? You may also want to create an email auto-responder, to explain that you’re working auto-responder, to explain that you’re working around children. around children. Prepare snacks. Depending on your child’s Prepare snacks. Depending on your child’s age, it could be worth preparing a few snacks age, it could be worth preparing a few snacks for your child to help themselves to. for your child to help themselves to. Do what works for you. Some people love Do what works for you. Some people love schedules; others loathe them. Parents of schedules; others loathe them. Parents of young children might need to work in the same young children might need to work in the same room as them; others may feel able to decamp room as them; others may feel able to decamp to the garage. to the garage. Don’t be a martyr. In other words, know when Don’t be a martyr. In other words, know when to walk away from work. Whether you’re to walk away from work. Whether you’re handcrafting gift baskets to sell on Etsy or handcrafting gift baskets to sell on Etsy or trying to answer a gazillion emails, don’t trying to answer a gazillion emails, don’t be afraid to admit defeat, especially if your be afraid to admit defeat, especially if your child is actually ill and really does need your child is actually ill and really does need your attention. Most clients/co-workers/employers attention. Most clients/co-workers/employers will understand. If they don’t, they’re not worth will understand. If they don’t, they’re not worth trying to keep happy. trying to keep happy.
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