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It was good to see that so many of you responded to my offer to provide a copy of the Lemon Pot Pudding recipe, it just goes to show how popular baking is. Do drop me an email if you need copies of any of the recipes, back copies are always available and many of them can also be found on our website, go to www.thevillagedirectory.co.uk then select Featured Articles - Recipes. Also, please don’t forget that details of all of our local events can also be found on the website, there are plenty of them covering the next couple of months. Until next time, have a great month.
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Plants in pots have become trendier in recent years; indeed put just about anything in a container and someone will want it in their garden. But life in a pot or other container suits some plants better than others, to say the least. I’m not exactly a dedicated follower of horticultural fashion, but I have to say that I’ve always liked to grow herbs in pots. For starters they look pretty, and there are lots of ornamental variegated forms that are readily available too. But perhaps more importantly, herbs in pots can be kept in any well-lit spot close to the house. There’s no need to worry if your garden soil is too wet and soggy for them and, best of all, no need to go traipsing to the far end of your garden on wet, windy evenings just because you fancy perking up the 4
supper with some fresh, zingy herbs. In a planter they can be within stretching distance and you won’t even have to put your wellies on! If your life lacks a garden, then herbs in window boxes are perfect.
If your life lacks a garden, then herbs in window boxes are perfect Most do not grow very tall so won’t block the light coming into your house, many are aromatic (so perfect on a warm evening when you have the windows open) and of course harvesting is extra easy – just open the window! Making a herb planter is easy and inexpensive, and the results should be long-lasting too.
You need a good-sized container – I love to use terracotta as these plants, many of which have Mediterranean origins, suit this material down to the ground. You will also need some good-quality compost, some horticultural grit and (of course) your favourite herbs. A local nursery or garden centre should provide you with a fantastic array of herbs perfect for your planter at this time of year. Some of my favourites include: variegated cream and green sage (why have just plain green?); ‘Tricolor’ sage, which also has splashes of purple on its leaves; golden lemon thyme (with a great lemony flavour); prostrate rosemary; chives; and golden oregano. But more important than taking note of my favourites, choose herbs you know you will actually enjoy eating, but opt for pretty varieties of these where available. Good drainage is essential for a herb pot or else the plants won’t last long at all. Use broken crocks (such a smashed flower pots or kitchen crockery) laid loosely over the drainage hole(s) before you add the compost and gravel. Make sure you buy proper horticultural grit and mix about one-part grit in with three parts compost. Horticultural grit is a must because the alternatives – such as grit used by builders – often includes salts or other impurities that can damage plants.
Positioning the plants properly within the container is really important too. The plants will get bigger than they are when you buy them, so allow them room to grow, but remember: if you choose your favourites, you’ll be constantly trimming them throughout the growing season, so planting a little closer than the plant label suggests should be fine! If you include a trailing or prostrate form of herb, it helps to position it close to the edge so it can cascade downwards. Unless you have a phenomenal memory, I suggest you hide the labels around the edges of the pot, just beneath the soil, for reference later on.
Once all the plants are out of their pots and in position in the container, fill in all the gaps between the root balls and around the edges of the container with the compost and grit mixture, firming it in as you go. After you have completed the gap filling, you can top dress the compost with grit, which helps to keep drainage good around the crowns of the plants, makes the planter look better and helps to discourage weeds and many pests too. Next, water the pot well to settle the compost, top up the grit layer if necessary, then stand your pot in a sheltered spot close to the house door or even on your balcony or
The Garden patio so it is easily accessible, whatever the weather. If you find you’re not eating the foliage fast enough, you can always freeze chopped herbs in ice cube trays with a little water for use later in the year when growth is slower. By Pippa Greenwood At www.pippagreenwood.com you’ll find some great gardening items: ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ for vegetable plants and advice, Nemaslug and other natural pest controls, stylish cloches, pretty plant supports, the fantastic SpeedHoe, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more! Or book Pippa for a gardening talk at your club.
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Sweetly pretty or boldly dramatic, pattern has the potential to transform any room. While you could be forgiven for thinking that anything goes in interior design these days (actually, it pretty much does), eye-catching patterns are certainly having a moment. From simple geometrics to the catwalk-inspired ‘matchy matchy’ look of all-over pattern – yet another rollback to the styles of the Seventies and Eighties – pattern seems to be everywhere, even in an unexpected trend for covering ceilings with patterned wallpaper or faux tin tiles (look it up on social media for examples and how-tos.) There’s no doubt that including pattern brings character to a home, but it can be daunting, and may not seem like an easy thing to pull off. Start by looking for inspiration – perhaps in the form of something you already own, such as a painting, vase or throw, or else images in
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magazines, books and websites. Then think about where you stand in terms of your pattern partiality. Simple, graphic motifs in muted colours, or naturalistic designs in vivid shades? Large scale or small? Historical prints or modern? Don’t forget that pattern is also present in subtle ways, such as the weave of fabric or basketry, the grain of timber
Create a mood board using swatches of fabrics, wallpapers and paint or the loops of knitting, for example. These almost invisible patterns all add to the dynamism of a scheme, and should not be overlooked. Next, consider where it’s appropriate to use pattern. For some, it’s a subtle
Many people are worried by the idea of mixing patterns together and, if that’s you, there’s no harm in starting simple, with just a dash of a single pattern. For anyone who wishes to be daring and combine two or more patterns, one way to start is by studying the professional pattern books created by the fabric and wallpaper manufacturers, where it is easy to see which patterns work with which. This option, however, does limit you to the offerings of one company, so to introduce greater variety and interest, try creating a mood board, using swatches of fabrics, wallpapers and paint, and cut-out images of furnishings, loosely attached to a large, white sheet of board. Some interior designers are less formal, and simply like to spread everything out in front of them. Either way, it helps to place the most dominant pattern first – which may be the brightest, or the one with the largest scale – and work from there, adding others as you go. The point is to see how well the different
elements work together, swapping items in and out, or changing their proportions, until the overall look feels right for you. Combining patterns can be as simple as choosing a floral and a stripe in one colourway, or it may involve time and effort spent on putting together just the right elements from a variety of sources. For patterns that co-ordinate, complementary colours are key. Lighter and darker versions of the same hue work well together, and will provide a pleasing variety, rather than all colours being exactly the
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The boundary of your property is more than just a line on a map; it can impact upon the value of your property, enjoyment of your property and how it can be protected. It can also have wider implications in respect of the other rights connected with your property such as the use of a right of way. In some ways it is therefore unsurprising that disputes between neighbours relating to boundaries are becoming increasingly common. Many people are under the misconception that the boundary line to their property runs in a straight line. Often this is not the case. It is also not the case that boundaries always stay in the same place. They can move with time, where for example, new home or land owners reach different agreements either expressly or by conduct. So if you are in the unfortunate position of being in dispute with a neighbouring property owner what steps can you take to resolve matters and how can the position of the boundary be determined? 1. Seek early legal advice. 2. Obtain copies of the Title Deeds to the properties. 3. Collate as much evidence as possible such as old and current photographs of the property, evidence of historical dealings (for example what do previous owners of the property say?), marketing particulars if the property has been sold and copies of any plans held by the Land Registry although bear in mind that whilst 14
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these plans provide an indication they are not drawn to specification and therefore are not determinative. 4. Consider the instruction of a surveyormany boundary disputes are resolved by the instruction of an expert who will consider the evidence and say where he thinks the boundary is. Of course, it is possible that you may obtain a surveyor who agrees with you and your neighbour finds one who has a different opinion. 5. Consider resolving the matter through an exchange of correspondence, meeting between expert surveyors, a Neighbour Disputes Service or mediation. Court proceedings can be unpredictable, uncertain, expensive and stressful so litigation of a dispute should be a last resort. Of course we all like to avoid disputes where we can so if you are thinking about erecting a wall or fence or replacing a hedge with a fence, it would always be wise to discuss any proposals with your neighbour to agree a boundary and to seek specialist advice first and to check the position with your boundary before making any changes. For advice please feel free to Contact me on 01580 762248 or email Lisa. Waghorne@pengelly-rylands.co.uk
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Ap r i l April 1st Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month at the Memorial Hall, Woodchurch at 7:30pm. We will hear Alex Ferris from Smarden give an illustrated talk entitled ‘The Slave Preacher of Kent’. This is a moving story of a previous slave who arrives in Kent and preaches from the pulpit about the cruelty of slavery. New society members are welcome paying an annual subscription of £10 whilst visiors pay £3 at the door. Geoff, 01233 860393. April 1st Biddenden Neighbourhood Watch is to hold a surgery in The Post Office Biddenden from 10am for approximately 1hr. The purpose is to make contact with residents who may have concerns about crime in the village or surrounding area. If you have any issues which you wish to discuss please come along and speak to Adrian Lidgett, who is also one of our Parish Councillors, you can also sign up to receive email notifications about crime trends in the area and precautions that can be taken. The more members we have the better we will be able to help each other in the community to prevent and discourage crime. Please come along and support this initiative or just to say hello and introduce yourself. NHW can be contacted on 01580291931 April 3rd Shadoxhurst Flower Club will be holding a workshop at Shadoxhurst Village Hall at 7.30pm by Ellouise. Flowers will be raffled at the end of the evening. Contact Mrs. Simm on 01233 732212 April 5th Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s meeting at 7.00 for 7.30pm in St. Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden. There will be a presentation by Colin Moet entitled “50 Shades of Grey”. For further enquiries please contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 or email parsonsrichard004@gmail.com April 6th High Halden Horticultural Society will be holding their Spring Show in the village Memorial Hall. Staging 9.30am to 11.30am. Show opens 2.30pm, prize giving 3.15pm. Refreshments and raffle. April 6th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall, Tenterden. Doors open at 6pm, ready for 6.30pm start. Refreshments afterwards. April 6th - Stephen Morrell. service & Clairvoyance. 13th - Sally Newman. evening of clairvoyance, £4. 20th - Kay Stephenson. evening of clairvoyance £4. 27th - Jean Williams. service & clairvoyance. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook; Tenterden Spiritualist Centre. April 6th Vintage Fair comes to the Kings Head, Wye every first Saturday of the month. If you are interested
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in having a stall please email info@kingsheadwye.com for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members for the attention of Jaks always welcome April 8th Smeeth W.I. are looking forward to a jolly evening when members of Up the Creek Ukelele April 26th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s Band visit us and will provide musical entertainment meeting will commence 7.15 for 7.30pm in the village for audience sing-a-long participation. Our venue hall when there will be a talk and film by Hugh Raggett is Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall and the time (a retired professional Emmy-award film-maker) on 7.30pm. We extend a warm welcome to any lady Sir Thomas Hanbury, Victorian Quaker, philanthropist visitor and for further information do please contact and creator of a renowned garden on the Italian Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett On Riviera . This will be followed by our annual Tulip Show. For further enquiries or if you would like a copy of our 01303 813932 2019 Programme please contact Wendy Sanders on April 10th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail. Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall com. Visitors will always be made welcome. at 2:30pm. We will hear a presentation entitled ‘The Silver Thread - Silver Filigree and Traditional Arts in April 27th Woodchurch Local Charity Bingo/Music Kosovo’ by Elizabeth Gowing. This is a look at how Bingo at the Community Hall, Lower Road. 6pm till this silver thread made its way through the history of 9pm, eyes down at 6.30pm. Bring your own drinks, Kosovo. Visitors pay £5 at the door and new members Scouts will have food and hot drinks on sale. Free admission, fun for all and prizes for winners. Raising are always welcome. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. money for Woodchurch Primary School, Woodchurch April 12th Ashford Flower Club will meet at St Simon All Saints Church, Woodchurch Windmill & Stock Catholic Church Brookfield Road Ashford TN23 Woodchurch’s Big Thin Red Line. Other dates included 4EU. By Ellouise Hasler Scott called ‘April Showers’ are May 25th and June 22nd. Please support and Starts 7.30pm Doors open 7.00 Visitors welcome. bring family and friends. For more information contact Johnny Quo on Facebook or email pash.show@yahoo. April 12th Woodchurch Film Society will be showing co.uk Peter Rabbit. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm screening at The Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch TN26 3PF. April 28th Hurst House NGS Charity Garden Open There will be hot & cold drinks plus our usual delicious Weekend. Tea, coffee and home made cakes. From home-made cakes for sale during the interval. Tickets: 2pm to 4.30pm. Parking available nearby. Hurst House, £4 (members), £5 (non-members). All available at the Waltham Road, Hastingleigh, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5JD. door April 28th Biddenden Bowls Club “Open Afternoon” April 17th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets 2pm to 4pm. Come along and try your hand at at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. Frank bowls. Meet the members and enjoy free cheese Page will be discussing the subject of “Photo Editing, and wine (or a nice cup of tea or coffee). Coaching moving beyond the basics using affordable software” will be provided, as will all of the equipment. All . Membership is £10 per year for 10 meetings but you need to bring is yourself and pair of flat soled visitors are most welcome (£2 per meeting). Enquiries shoes. If you would like to know more contact Martin to secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk or visit website or (our club captain) on 01580 291649 or email us on contact Adrian Lidgett 01580 291931 biddendenbowlsclub@gmail.com or visit our website www.biddendenbowlsclub.org. You will find us at The April 19th Art Exhibition Ashford Airport Lydd. 19th 12 Green, Gordon Jones Playing Fields, Tenterden Road, - 5pm, 20th & 21st 10 - 5pm, 22nd 10 - 4pm. Paintings Biddenden, Kent TN27 8BB framed and unframed, wood carvings, ceramics, cards and sundry items on sale created by local Artists. Free entry and car parking. Commission on all sales will be donated to the Air Ambulance. Contact A Warden 01797 367734 May 3rd Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s meeting at 7.00 for 7.30 in St. Mildred’s Church April 24th The Biddenden Horticultural Society Hall, Tenterden when there will be a presentation meets in the New Village Hall for a 7:30pm start. by “Behind the Scenes at Chelsea” by Steve We welcome back Sue Scrivens with a talk entitled Bradley, Radio Kent. For further enquiries please ‘Something for every Month of the Year’. If you would contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 or email like our events calendar for 2019 contact Lesley parsonsrichard004@gmail.com Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees
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May 6th Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are to hear an illustrated talk entitled ‘Razzle Dazzle on the Medway’ by member Geoff Turner. A bizarrely decorated ship was towed up the Medway. It is one of the few remaining ‘dazzle’ warships of WW1. What was dazzle and did it work? MV Woodchurch makes a colourful appearance. New society members are welcome paying £10 annually whilst visitors pay £3 at the door. Geoff 01233 860393.
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forecourt, Tenterden. All proceeds will go to the local charity Christmas Cheer.
May 25th Biddenden Flower Festival “Memories Are Made of This” other dates include the 26th & 27th May, 10-5pm daily Admission free. Join us in our beautiful 12th century Church and enjoy stunning floral displays. Refreshments will be on sale, enjoy musical interludes throughout the day and take a trip up the church tower.. Visit the plant stall in the marquee. Morris Men will be performing on Saturday at 3.45pm. So do come May 6th The Five Church Walk starts at 10am from along and enjoy this wonderful community event. All Chilham, Godmersham, Boughton Aluph, Challock or Saints Church Biddenden TN27 8AH Molash church. You can start when and where you like The Elysian Centre Events, 18 Cinque Ports Street, and choose to complete the circuit or not. This is a Rye, TN31 7AD. 01797 224855 sponsored walk in aid of the participating churches, the Kent Air Ambulance and/or the Pilgrims Hospices, www.elysiancentre.co.uk and funds raised are distributed according to your Friday 5th April, Drop-In Homeopathy Clinic at wishes. Those without sponsors are also more than Information on www.elysiancentre.co.uk or call welcome and are asked to make a minimum donation Maxine Witham 01797 224855. of £5 each. The churches also have loos and delicious Sunday 14th April 10 – 12.30am, Yoga Self-Care home-made refreshments to offer while you take a with Carole Riggs. (07585 637115) welcome break. For more information or for entry Friday 10th May, Drop-In Homeopathy Clinic. All forms, contact any of the local churches, the charities welcome. (01797 224855). or go to www.thefivechurchwalk.co.uk or phone Saturday 25th May, 11am – 2pm, Systemic Constellation Circle with Shivaun Woolfson. Call 01233 641913 or you can just turn up on the day. Shivaun for info and to book on 07872 178315. May 8th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Sunday 26th May, 10 – 12.30am, Yoga Self-Care Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium with Carole Riggs (07585 637115) Hall at 2:30pm. We will hear a presentation entitled ‘Cultural Experiments in the Weimar Republic’ by Gavin Plumley. This talk looks at the culture of Germanspeaking Europe during the inter-war years. Gavin is a writer, journalist and broadcaster on BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4. Visitors pay £5 at the door and new members are always welcome. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. May 10th Hamstreet Bowling Club presents a Quiz Night at 7pm in the Bowls Club House Teams of 4 at £5.00 per head includes a ploughman’s supper. Bring your own drinks. Call Gwen for tickets 01303 872603 May 17th The City of Canterbury Brass Band will be playing in Mersham Church at 7.30 p.m. Tickets cost £8.50 and will include drinks and nibbles May 24th Octogenarian Games and Spring Grove Summer Fair 2pm at Spring Grove School May 24th Woodchurch Art Society will be holding their popular annual Art Exhibition at the Woodchurch Memorial Hall on Friday 24th May 7-9pm, 25th May 10am-4pm, Sunday 26th May 10am-4pm. Over 200 paintings on display, Watercolour Challenge, Raffle, Cards and Tombola. Home made cakes and refreshments available. FREE ENTRY. May 25th Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s Charity Plant Sale from 10am to 4pm at Tesco
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Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies If you fancy a batch of home-made cookies at the weekend then try this quick recipe. They will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Ready in: 50 minutes, plus cooling time | Makes 24
Ingredients 225g self-raising flour 175g rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 250g unsalted butter, softened 200g golden caster sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Preheat the oven to 180C / fan 160C / gas mark 4. Lightly grease two large baking sheets. Mix the flour, oats and baking powder together in a bowl. Place the butter, caster sugar and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl and beat together until creamy. Stir in the flour mixture and the raisins and mix to a rough dough using your hands. Divide and roll the mixture into about 24 balls and place well apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each ball with your fingertips to about 6mm thickness. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until golden. Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack. Leave to cool completely.
Replace the raisins with 150g white or dark chocolate chips, 150g sweetened dried cranberries or 150g chopped dried apricots for flavour variations.
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Chicken & Rice Burritos Make these quick and easy wrap for on-the-go lunch or supper. Wrap tightly in foil to transport.
Ready in: 30 minutes | Makes 4
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 100g easy-cook long grain rice, boiled, drained and cooled (see tip) 2 tsp chilli powder 350g chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced Half a red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced Half a green pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 4 large flour tortillas 4 tbsp tomato salsa
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Lime wedges, to serve
Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add the rice and chilli powder and stir-fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron griddle pan over a high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning once until the chicken is seared and cook through. Add the peppers to the pan after 2 minutes and cook till soft. Cut the cooked chicken into thin strips and stir into the rice mixture with the peppers. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Warm the tortillas as directed on the packaging. Place a tortilla on a chopping board and spread with 1 tbsp of the salsa. Top with a quarter of the chicken and rice mixture. Fold in the sides towards the centre then roll up tightly to completely enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make four burritos in total. Serve the burritos halved, with lime wedges.
Use a 250g pouch microwave Mexican style rice instead of cooked long grain rice. Add to the pan with 2 tbsp water and stir-fry until piping hot.
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When adults come together as a group to sing or listen to a piece of music, a similar effect can be found. Scientists have discovered that their bodies release the hormone oxytocin (the effect of this ‘bonding hormone’ can be seen when a parent sings a lullaby to their child) and this shared experience can create strong ties of friendship and community.
Music and dementia: breaking the silence Your first kiss, that devastating relationship break-up or the holiday of a lifetime: music has the power to evoke memories in ways that nothing else can. But what if you can no longer remember key events in your life? Recent research has shown the remarkable effect music can have on dementia patients, many of whom have lost the ability to communicate. Children respond to music at an early age, before words and language are developed. The brain’s auditory system is the first to fully function at 16 weeks, which means that babies are musically receptive long before they start to speak, so it’s not surprising that music can still provoke a powerful reaction when our verbal capabilities have been reduced or lost. For dementia sufferers, it seems to be a case of first in, last out. Sound science Scientists have discovered that a part of the nervous system linked to the immune
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system (and responsible for a wide range of mind states and emotions) is powerfully affected by music. That is why music therapy has so many different applications: it has been used to restore movement in stroke victims and to relieve feelings of depression.
Children respond to music before words and language are developed Listening to music can lift your mood by stimulating the release of dopamine, a chemical neurotransmitter that helps to control the brain’s reward and pleasure centres. In a 2011 study by McGill University in Montreal, participants’ dopamine levels rose up to 9% higher when they were listening to music they liked.
Re-training the brain The brain has an incredible ability – known as ‘neuroplasticity’ – to repair and rewire itself. When one channel of communication is blocked, the brain can detect new pathways that allow the information through. A groundbreaking study by the University of Newcastle in Australia used popular music to help patients with severe brain injuries recall incidents from the past, forgotten due to their trauma. Incredibly, researchers found that music was the key to unlocking memories the patients had previously been unable to access. However, there’s a great difference between a patient with a brain injury and someone affected by dementia. No one is currently suggesting that music therapy might be a cure for dementia, but there is increasing awareness of music’s ability to tackle dementia symptoms and improve patients’ lives. Seeing is believing A YouTube video viewed over two million times shows an American man called Henry, living in residential
care, who for ten years barely communicated with his carers and family members. The video shows that after listening on an iPod to the music he enjoyed as a young man, Henry is literally ‘restored to life’: singing, moving his body and giving spirited answers to the questions posed by an interviewer. The late British neurologist and author Dr Leonard Sacks, who also appears in the video, comments: “I think this may be very, very important in helping to animate, organise and bring a sense of identity back to people who are ‘out of it’ otherwise.” Chreanne Montgomery-Smith had a similar experience while working in a nursing home, when she noticed that
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sessions. Thanks to charities such as the Alzeimer’s Society and Age UK, a wide range of music therapy projects is now available, making it possible for every care home in the country to have access to live musicians (details from ageuk.org.uk). Scientific research into the effect of music on dementia sufferers has yet to reach any definite conclusions, but according to Chreanne Montgomery-Smith, the benefits of bringing music into the lives of patients is clear: “Even if people with dementia can’t talk, they may be able to sing, whistle, clap or tap their feet. It helps them, and their carers, to feel life is worthwhile.” By Kate McLelland
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Spring is in the Air Meet your new spring essentials, from a multi-tasking moisturiser to an eco-friendly toothbrush… With winter finally behind us and longer days stretching ahead, it’s time to start thinking about sun protection again. If, like me, you barely have time to cleanse and moisturise in the mornings, let alone add anything else to your routine, a moisturiser Regular readers may remember that I was lusting after Connock London’s new fragrances before Christmas. Well I’m happy to say they didn’t disappoint. Manuka is my new go-to perfume. As you might gather from the name, it’s based around honey, so has a rich, comforting scent. Lemon and mandarin add a burst of citrus freshness, jasmine and other florals add romance, and warm amber, vetivert and musks provide warmth and tone down the sweetness. The result is a rich, grown-up fragrance, which is unlike anything else on the market and perfect for spring/summer. A real signature scent, it’s £75 from www. connocklondon.co.uk. 28
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be composted when you’ve finished with it (as long as you cut the head off ). It’s ergonomically shaped, and the nylon bristles are better for your teeth than other synthetic bristles. As if that wasn’t enough, every brush sold helps to provide children in need with oral care products and support. It’s £4 from Boots, Superdrug, The Co-op, Holland and Barratt and other retailers. Concentrated products are another way to cut down on plastic waste. Men-ü’s Shower Gel is so concentrated that one bottle can last up to six months, which makes the £26.85 price tag a bit more bearable. It contains Pro Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E to help keep skin healthy and avoid dry patches. And the citrus, mint and menthol scent is a welcome boost in the mornings. While the
shower gel is aimed at men, I find it to be pretty unisex, so have been nicking my partner’s most mornings. See www.men-u.com.
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Treating Head Lice There are few parents of school age children who haven’t received the dreaded head lice letter. For many of us, it’s a pretty regular occurrence. Checking for head lice Head lice are sneaky, quickfooted, tiny little beggars. You’re unlikely to spot the live lice just by looking, so you’ll need to use a nit comb to try to catch one. You can also look for egg cases (nits) on wet hair, and some children get a rash on the back of their neck or behind their ears. The very thought of nits tends to make everyone suddenly itchy, but watch for your child scratching their head when they’re not thinking about lice, such as when they’re absorbed in a TV programme. If your child does have nits, check the rest of the family, and then use one or more of the following methods.
The constant combing method Smother your child’s hair in conditioner and then go through every inch of it with a nit comb, wiping the comb on a piece of tissue after each stroke. Repeat daily until you can no longer find any evidence of lice. If your child has short to medium hair, this might be all you need to do. Personally, however, I once combed my daughter’s long hair repeatedly, then decided to treat with a head lice solution ‘just in case’. Within minutes there were lots of dead lice on her shoulders. I’m sure you could get rid of head lice by combing alone but be prepared to make it a daily habit for at least two weeks. Electric combs These nit combs emit a small electrical current to kill head lice. They only work on the live lice though, not the eggs, so you’ll need to repeat the
Chemical treatments There are numerous treatments on the market. The stronger ones claim to kill lice and eggs within minutes. Others need to be left on overnight or only kill the live lice, not the eggs. You’ll usually need at least half a bottle for each person, more in some cases. We’ve had the best results with NitWits, Full Marks and Lyclear. None of them have aggravated my daughter’s sensitive skin, but some have required a repeat treatment. Tips: • Head lice spread quickly. If your child’s best friend has them, it’s unlikely your child will have escaped. And yes, there’s a good chance you’ll get them too. • If your child has long hair, keep it tied back, ideally in a plait so it’s less ‘swishy’. • Even if your child doesn’t have head lice, try to thoroughly comb through hair with a nit comb once a fortnight, to keep lice at bay. It’s a chore but could prevent an infestation if you catch a stray louse in time. By Kate Duggan
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Clubs & Societies Tenterden Tenterden Al-Anon Family Groups Hope and support for family and friends of Alcoholics. Every Tuesday at 8pm at West View Care Centre. www. al-anonuk.org.uk Ashford Ramblers www.ashford-ramblers.org.uk T: 01233 668762 Benenden Players www.benendenplayers.co.uk Bethersden Art Group We meet on Thursday evenings in Bethersden Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm, for ten weeks each term. For further info contact Sue - 01233 820585. Bowls Club T: 01580 766659 Deep South Line Dancing Club every Tues evening 7.30pm until 9.30pm at St Michaels Village Hall, St. Michaels, Tenterden. We are a small friendly club and welcome new members of all ages though not suitable for beginners. Great music and good exercise with a qualified teacher. Contact Pam on 01580 241389 for further details. Homewood & District Astronomical Assoc. (Hadas) www.hadastro.org.uk Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 7.30pm, Homewood School. Martin Frey: 01233 758222 Homewood Badminton Club Tues Evenings, Tenterden Leisure Centre. Contact Doreen Mackey 01580 762965 Lions Club Of Tenterden Contact Karen Groves 07818 506056 Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch. Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford. For information call Mike Wharrad – 01233 623530 PILATES. Tenterden Mondays 9.30am, Wednesdays 9.00am. Mixed ability classes. Body Control Qualified Instructor. Contact Liz 07958 708874 or email: lizsims.pilates@gmail.com Rotary Club Of Tenterden Kelvin Williams, 01580 761376, www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Tenterden & District Residents Association - looking after the interests
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of locals - Membership Secretary Mike Lyons (01580 765423) www.tdra.org.uk. Sinden Theatre Contact Homewood School 01580 764222 Ext 284 www.sindentheatre.com St. Michaels Short Mat Bowls Club Tel. 01580 762037 Friday Evenings 7.15pm St. Michaels Village Hall. St Michaels Village Community Group Meet once a month, please check our website for event information and details of our next meeting www.stmichaelsvillage. com Tenterden Active Retirement Association (TenARA) Secretary: Anne Alexander 07873 579581 (after 5pm) Email: tenttenara@ hotmail.com Tenterden & District Assn.Angling & Preservation Paul Locks: 01580 292201 e:plocks578@btinternet.com Tenterden Badminton Club T: 01233 633488 Tenterden Bowls Club Recreation Ground Road. Come join our 100yr old outdoor club in Tenterden. Fresh air, gentle exercise, good company, new friends, good fun for 8 to 80+ year olds. Tenterden Bridge Club meets at the Tenterden Club,Church Road, every Wednesday at 7.10 pm. Host system applies. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Margaret Clement 01580765194 Tenterden Camera Club - A chance for members and guests to meet socially and discuss photography, exchange ideas, tips and problems. We have an informal “Snap Chat” meeting at 7.30pm in the William Caxton on Tenterden High St on the first Monday of each month to discuss photographic issues. There is no charge and all are welcome. We also meet fortnightly (the second Thursday and the fourth Wednesday each month) in the upstairs meeting room at
the Zion Baptist Church, Bridewell Lane in Tenterden. New members and guests very welcome. Full details on our web site: www. TenterdenCameraClub.co.uk Tenterden Cricket Club T: Mr D Carter 07970 747244 Tenterden Cycling Club For Tenterden & St Michaels & surrounding areas. Suitable for all abilities. Contact Ian McCormick by email or text, email preferred TN30CC - Cycling Club. Email: tn30cycleclub@gmail.com, T/txt, 07419785411 www.tenterdencycleclub.com Tenterden Dance Academy offer dance classes in Ballet, Tap and Modern for children from 18 months through to adults. Classes run at Tenterden Leisure Centre and The Pavilion. Contact Miss Ami by email tenterdendanceacademy@ yahoo.co.uk or via our website www.tenterdendanceacademy. co.uk Tenterden Day Centre, Church Road, Tenterden. Contact Sally Pettengell 01580 762882 Tenterden Duplicate Bridge Club. Contact Sue Rolles 01797 252753. Tenterden Golf Club T: 01580 763987 enquiries@tenterdengolfclub.co.uk Tenterden & District Horticultural Society. Guest speakers, plant sales, outings and practical workshops on all things horticultural. Contact: Lindy Bates 01580 764505. Tenterden and District Twinning Association, (twinned with Avallon, France) Contact Suzanne Tiltman 01233 770777 suzanne.tiltman@ gmail.com Tenterden & District Local History Society T: 01233 770082 Tenterden & District Museum Assoc. Tenterden Museum T: 01580 764310 Tenterdenmuseum@yahoo.co.uk Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens 01580 764443 Tenterden Over Fifties Singing
Every Wednesday afternoon 2pm - 3.30pm term time St. Andrews Church Hall, Ashford Rd. Tenterden... just at top of Turners Ave. Just FUN singing for all. First visit is free to see how you enjoy it. Contact us on 01233 750585 Email: celia@livinglively.org.uk Tenterden Operatic & Dramatic Society Mrs. A. Patrick 01580 241966 www.tods.me.uk Tenterden Singers T: Martin Bailey 01233 820322 Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings 8pm in the Music Block of Homewood School. Musical Director: Stephen Pusey Tenterden Spiritualist Centre Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. TN30 6LE, every Sat evening, from 6.30pm all are welcomed. Contact David Burgess 01233 756127 davidburgess127@btinternet.com Tenterden Tennis Club T: 01580 762580 Tenterden Ukulele Club. Open to all ages and levels. Contact Darren 07718 134 404. dcollins40@hotmail.co.uk Tenterden U3A If you are not in work with time to spare, we offer leisure activities and an opportunity to meet like-minded people in a relaxed, atmosphere Contact Linda Matthews T: 01580 764093 E: lindamatthews3@gmail.com Tenterden Youth Club Alan Sugden Tel: 01580 765531 The Warblers Tony Singleton T: 01580 753431 www.tonysing.me.uk/mw/ Tenterden Writers’Group We meet every other Monday from 10.30- 12.30 at the London Beach Hotel. We are a friendly bunch and new members, whether experienced writers or complete novices, would be made more than welcome. For details see our website (just google Tenterden Writers) or phone Ken on 01580 201184. The Tenterden Club
Church Road, Tenterden thetenterdenclub@btconnect.com w: www.thetenterdenclub.co.uk Contact Ann Francis (Club Secretary) 01580 762888 weekdays 10 till 2.00 Weald Of Kent Art Society We are a friendly and vibrant art society. If you would like to find out more about us or are interested in joining please visit www. wealdofkentartsociety.co.uk or ring Secretary: Maggie Macaulay 01580 241843 Weald U3A is a society for the dynamic over 50s with a thirst for knowledge, social activities and new experiences. We have a large number of interest groups including Bridge, Films, Italian, Jazz, Stargazers, Lunches and Theatre Visits. See www.u3asites.org.uk/ weald or contact Richard Sargent, T: 01580 764239 e: r.sargent@btinternet.com Yoga St Michaels village hall @8pm on Wednesday evenings. Price £8.00 contact Sue Wainwright 07958606939 or 01622890746. Women’s Institute: Tenterden: S.Dalgarno 01580 76498 St. Michaels: B Watkins 01580 765085 Tenterden Glebe: Ann Lewis 01580 292099 Young Wives: St. Michaels J. Coombs 01580 763733 Tai Chi - Every Tuesday at Tenterden Club, upper hall, from 10.30 to 11.30 at £5 per person, this is Tai Chi Yang Style focusing on the health aspect of Tai Chi, and can help with balance, stability, relaxation, coordination strengthening and overall wellbeing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Turn up and join us. The Tenterden Club, Church Rd, Tenterden TN30 6AT T: 01580 762888 Tai Chi For Health Monday Appledore Village Hall. Beginners 9.45 , Intermediate 10.45. Thursday Hamstreet Victory Hall Intermediate 9.30 , Beginners 10.30. £6 pay as you go, www.taichiforyou.co.uk,
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Rye Bowls Club Contact Annette Bull Tel. 01797 280457 Rye Harbour Sailing Club membership is open to everyone who is interested in cruiser or dinghy sailing on tidal waters. Contact Richard Hopper Membership Secretary for full details. Phone 01797 222291, email richard@ richardhopper.plus.com or visit www.rhsc.org.uk Rye and District U3A Meet monthly on 3rd Monday of month, 2pm at Rye Community Centre. We have 27 different interest groups meeting at different times throughout the month & are always open to new suggestions and ideas. New members welcome, join us to share a range of educational, creative and leisure activities. Visit www.u3asites. org.uk/rye or tel. Sheila on 01797 224339 or June on 01797 226380 The Elysian Centre, 18 Cinque Ports Street, Rye, TN31 7AD. 01797 224855 www.elysiancentre.co.uk Every Monday: Chi Kung, 9 – 10am (07949 019988) Yoga, 5.30 – 6.30pm (07956 280257) Every Tuesday: Pilates, 8 - 9am (07932 525400) Pilates, 5 – 6pm (07932 525400) Yoga, 6.30 – 8pm (07585 637115) Every Wednesday: Chi Kung, 9 – 10am (07949 019988) Every Thursday: Yoga, 9.30 – 11am (07944 868563) Pilates, 7 – 8pm (07932 525400) Every Friday: Pilates, 9.30 – 10.30am (07769 651899) Yoga, 1.30 – 3pm (07585 637115) Every Saturday: Yoga, 9.30 – 10.30am (07956 280257) Yoga, 11.30am – 1pm (07585 637115)
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Important Information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden 101 Rye 0845 60 70 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331 Conquest Hospital, Hastings 01424 755255 Samaritans 116 123 www.samaritans.org
Doctors Surgery Ivy Court, Tenterden 01580 763666 East Cross Health Clinic 01580 262 000 Rye Medical Centre 01797 223333 Tenterden Counselling Service Confidential 0776 968 3347 www.tenterdencounselling.org.uk Veterinary Practices Rye 01797 222265 Tenterden 01580 763309 Rye Town Council 01797 223902 Tenterden Town Council 01580 762271 Parish Councils: Rolvenden 01580 740242 Tenterden 01580 762271 Wittersham 07944 183798 Ashford Borough Council Ashford Gateway Plus 01233 331111 Tenterden Gateway 0300 041 4141 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre 01580 764222 Rye Primary School 01797 222825 Rye College 01797 222545 Kent Adult Education Homewood Centre: 01580 764356 Rye College: 01797 222545 Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens 01580 764443 Rotary Club Of Tenterden 07812 203139 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club Membership: 01797 225739 Meetings: 01797 226380 Tenterden & District Residents’ Assoc. Chris Mason 01580 765199 www.tdra.org.uk Rye Tourist Information Centre www.visitrye.co.uk 01797 229049 Sinden Theatre (Arts College) 01580 763826 www.sindentheatre.biz info@sindentheatre.biz
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Hypohounds 07872970009 info@Hypohounds.co.uk www.HypoHounds.co.uk Tenterden Alcoholics Anonymous Three weekly meetings in West View Care Centre, Tues & Fri evenings, one on Saturday mornings Tenterden Charities Michael Wells 01580 762353 Tenterden Community Hub St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Rd TN30 6AT. 01580 766155 info@tenterdencommunityhub.co.uk (answerphone) www.tenterdencommunityhub.co.uk Volunteer Bureau Town Hall, 24 High Street.TN30 6AN 01580 765819 Rother Voluntary Action 01797 229600 Age UK Ashford - www.ageuk.org/ashford 01233 668 765 ageukashford.org@gmail.com CARM www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk 01233 758122 e: office@carmromneymarsh.org.uk Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch 01233 623520 East Kent Strokes 01233 840448 www.eastkentstrokes.org St. John Ambulance Brigade Russel Parkin 01580 766245 Royal British Legion Roger Thomas e: rmh_thomas@hotmail.com 01580 766880 Women’s Section: N. Holman 01580 762302 S E Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. 07767 326138 mssoutheast@gmail.com Tenterden Active Retirement 01580 763892 E:Teriwtent@btinternet.com Tenterden Disabled In Action Tenterden Day Centre 01580 761060 e: Tdiatenterden@tiscali.co.uk NSPCC: Tenterden & District 01580 763733 Pregnancy Sickness Support Kent and Sussex www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/ T: Denise Clifford deniseclifford@btinternet.com
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