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Windswept Gardening If your garden suffers the effect of winds, often pretty chilly ones at that, there’s no need to assume that you’re never going to be able to create yourself a garden. There are things you could do to improve the situation and make it easier for plants to survive, but there are also plants that are a lot tougher than you might think. So what should you do, and what should you grow? If possible choose varieties of plants that are closer to the ground. These are more likely to enjoy a little protection from the prevailing winds and so have the chance to put on a decent show without getting their heads blown off! Go for miniature or dwarf forms where available. Creating a windbreak is a great idea, and if you can plant a hedge as a windbreak you
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will be amazed at the level of improvement you see within the garden. Native hedging plants including hawthorn, blackthorn, guelder rose, wild rose and perhaps even some field maple can be bought for planting bare root at a very reasonable price. It’ll take a few years for a small, new hedge to get established but once it has it should grow strongly and have the desired effect. In the meantime, erect a man-made barrier such as some hurdles. Walls are rarely the answer as a solid windbreak can cause a form of turbulence and increase the problem of wind and cold on the garden side of the barrier. Instead, and if you don’t like the idea of a hedge, erect something like a fence, which allows some wind through.
There are bound to be some areas of your garden that are less exposed than others. Think carefully about what you plant in these prized positions, and don’t ‘waste’ them on tougher plants. There are a lot of bulbs that are hardy or low to the ground, so on a windy site try crocus, chinodoxa, anemone, Iris reticulata, cyclamen (hardy forms only) or dwarf narcissus such as Tete-a-Tete and Peeping Tom. The side of a mountain or a very steep hillside is often windswept and exposed, so it is no wonder that a number of rock plants do well in exposed gardens. Try Campanula portenschlagiana (a creeping form of the pretty bellflower), Sempervivum (the rosette-
The Garden forming house leeks), lowgrowing hebes, Erigeron daisies, Helianthemum and Veronica spicata. There are a good few annual flowers that are considerably tougher than you might think when you look at their delicate colourful blooms. Many of these are easy to grow from seed so won’t cost much either, such as wallflowers, petunias, evening primrose, Echium, flax, calendulas, sweet William, clarkia, Californian poppies, Lavatera trimestris and candy tuft. If you want to do some planting for colour that will come back
year after year, you need to sow seeds or buy plants of perennials. There are often some good bargains to be had at this time of year, when small pots of perennials are available from most garden centres for only a few pounds each. The stately hardier form of Yucca filiamentosa (related to the popular houseplant) adds structure and impact; also consider the New Zealand flax (Phormium), Sedum spectabile (the ice plants), Phlomis, Lavatera maritima, Kniphofia caulescens (a form of red-hot poker), Centranthus ruber, Japanese anemones, Eryngium, Agapanthus and Euphorbia characias.
For a little more height and longer-term structure then a few shrubs are a welcome addition to a windy or exposed garden. Many of the delicate flowered Cistus do well: Fuchsia magellanica, Euonymus fortunei, Escallonia, Elaeagnus and the dwarf species of Cotoneaster such as Cotoneaster horizontalis should fit the bill.
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From Monday 23rd March, Rock Choir will go live from their Facebook page at 3pm and will commit to this event EVERY DAY until their normal rehearsals can resume. The Rock Choir Team of talented musicians and singers will take part in leading the singing and will rotate in front of the camera on a daily basis to deliver an uplifting, positive song via Facebook Live. Each individual or family in isolation will be encouraged to join in and sing with the Leader along with the thousands of Rock Choir Members who will be excited to be singing every day too. The Rock Choir team is committed to making this event happen every day to give everyone some stability and a routine until the self-isolation guidelines are lifted. Rock Choir has positively impacted not just its Members but their relationships around them too; their family, friends and colleagues. With their new ‘Keep Britain Singing’ project, the hope is that everyone will continue to feel better and stronger the more they sing. Each song will be announced the day before each session is broadcast and the activity will include the mass sing-a-long as well as fun extras, singing tips and ideas to help everyone connect with music over this period of time. Song requests and interaction will also be very welcome! Rock Choir has also announced to their Members today that they will be teaching their normal choir rehearsal schedule using live interactive teaching sessions online. All Members will be asked to login and participate at their normal rehearsal time and will therefore be able to interact with one other
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L i v e Ja z z 2019 / 2020
T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b At T h e To we r To B o o k C a l l : 0 7 3 8 8 1 2 7 2 2 9 All gigs start at 8pm ~ All gigs £12 admission Seat Bookings: 01303 277175 Email: folkestonejazz@gmail.com Website: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk April 2nd
Derek Nash Acoustic Quartet + Martin Shaw
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April 1st Boldshaves Gardens Opening. The garden and tea house will be open for the season. Now open 7 days a week 2-6pm. Entrance £5. See website for further information: www.boldshaves.co.uk April 6th Line Dancing Classes at Headcorn Village Hall on Mondays, from 1.15pm to 3.00pm. All Grades welcome, including beginners. For further information, please contact Brenda on 01233 628542. April 6th Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month at the village Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. Tonight’s talk is entitled ‘Tenterden’s Regency Theatre’ by Geoff Turner. New society members are very welcome paying £10 annually and visitors pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. April 15th Bethersden Community Cinema will be showing Official Secrets starring Kiera Knightly, age certificate 15. The film will be shown at Bethersden Village Hall, doors open 7 for 7.30, tickets are £5. April 15th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets on at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. We will be taking a look at some of the many free Apps that are now available for Tablets, Smartphones and computers. Membership is £10 per year for 10 meetings but visitors are most welcome (£2 per meeting). Enquiries to secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk or visit website or contact Adrian Lidgett 01580 291931 April 17th Ashford Flower Club are holding a demonstration called ‘Herbidaceous’ by Gill Smaggasgale at St Simon Stock RC Church Hall, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU Start time 7.30 Visitors Welcome Also there is a workshop on the 15th May Tutor Helga Cukure using manipulated plant material. Non members wishing to participate should contact Sue on 01233 820585 start time 7.30pm April 20th Smeeth W.I. will meet at 7.30pm in Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall when Pearl Bostock will demonstrate ‘Botanic Art’ and Members will have the opportunity to produce their own work of art. All lady visitors are most welcome. For further information please do contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932. April 22nd The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall for a 7:30pm start. We welcome back Sue Scrivens with a talk entitled ‘Something for every Month of the Year’. If you would like our events calendar for 2020 contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome
April 24th Biddenden Neighbourhood Watch. Our monthly surgery at The Bakehouse will be from 10am for approx. 1 hour. If you have any concerns about crime in the village or surrounding area or if you have any issues which you wish to discuss (in confidence if preferred) please come along to say hello even if you don’t have a problem it would be nice to see you there. NHW can be contacted on 01580291931, speak to Adrian Lidgett or visit the website.....ashford-anddistrict-nhw.org.uk
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April 24th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next meeting will be in the village hall commencing 7.15 for 7.30 pm when our Tulip Show will take place. There will also be a presentation entitled “All Things Nutty” by Alexander Hunt of The Walnut Company, a leading Kentish supplier of walnuts, sweet chestnuts, almonds and cob nuts. There will be time for Q&A’s followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. April 25th Barn Dance with Live Music 7:30pm to 11.00pm Hothfield Village Hall, Park Drive, Hothfield, Ashford TN26 1EQ. Only 5 minutes from M20 J9. Great dancing to live music. No partner or experience required - just come and join in the fun. We make sure that everyone gets to dance. The caller will teach you everything you need to know. Please reserve your tickets now by e-mailing john@modernjive.com or pay online at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html. £10 in advance, £12 on the door (if not sold out). April 26th Biddenden Bowls Club Open Afternoon 2pm to 4pm. Come along and try your hand at bowls. Meet the members and enjoy complimentary cheese and wine or a nice cup of tea or coffee. Coaching will be provided as will all of the equipment. All you need to bring is yourself and pair of flat soled shoes. All ages very welcome but under 18s need to be accompanied by parent/guardian. Also, at the bowl’s club preseason meeting on April 11th the Official Opening of the new Toilet Block will take place at the green at 1 o’clock. The new season then gets underway on April 25th with our first friendly match against Staplecross.
& Newtown (SWAN) WI. It will be held at the SWAN Community Centre, Turner Close, Newtown, TN24 0PQ at 7.30pm. Please bring your own nibbles. Coffee, tea and homemade cakes will be available during the interval. It will cost you just £3 per player on a table of up to six players and there will be a prize for both the top team and the team with the lowest score. The proceeds of our fabulous Raffle will go to our charity of the year, The Blood Runners. To book a table contact Chris on 01233 646434. There will be another Quiz on Saturday 10th October.
May 2nd May Fair in aid of St John the Baptist Church Wittersham. To be held on the Sports Field 11.00am 3.30pm. Teas, Barbeque and various stalls and arena events. All Welcome
May 4th Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month in the village Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. Tonight’s presentation is entitled ‘Danielle’s Story’ and will be given by Ian Brown. New society members are very welcome paying £10 annually or come along as a visitor paying £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.
May 2nd Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society has arranged a coach visit to Pashley Manor and Merriments, visitors are always welcome. Contact our Events Secretary Sheila Ash on Sheila-ash@sky.com for further details.
May 9th Bethersden Community Cinema. As part of the VE celebrations in Bethersden there will be a special screening of A Royal Night Out. The film will be shown at Bethersden Village Hall, doors open 7 for 7.30, tickets are £5.
May 2nd Quiz Night with Swan W.I Give your brain a workout or just have an enjoyable evening by taking part in the popular quiz hosted by South Willesborough
May 11th Smeeth W.I. will meet at 7.30pm in Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall when they will hold their Resolutions Meeting followed by an Entertaining Quiz and Nibbles. George Taylor will be
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our Quizmaster. Any lady Visitor is most welcome to join us. For further information please do contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932.
for approx. 1 hour. If you have any concerns about crime in the village or surrounding area or if you have any issues which you wish to discuss (in confidence if preferred) please come along to say hello even if you don’t have a problem it would be nice to see you there. May 20th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meet at NHW can be contacted on 01580291931, speak to 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. Tonight will Adrian Lidgett or visit the website ashford-and-districtbe all about Genealogy, a very popular subject, interest nhw.org.uk increasing all the time. Membership is £10 per year for 10 meetings but visitors are most welcome (£2 per June 1st Woodchurch Local History Society meets on meeting). Enquiries to secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk or the first Monday of the month in the village Memorial visit website or contact Adrian Lidgett 01580 291931 Hall at 7:30pm. Tonight’s meeting will feature a ‘Mystery Artefact’ quiz where Martin Crowther distributes May 20th Bethersden Community Cinema will be unusual or strange museum pieces for identification. showing Motherless Brooklyn starring Edward Norton This will be a fun evening and members are invited to and Bruce Willis, age certificate 15. The film will be bring along their own wine, drinks and nibbles. New shown at Bethersden Village Hall, doors open 7 for members are welcome paying £10 annually or come 7.30, tickets are £5. as a visitor paying £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 May 22nd Woodchurch Art Society will be holding 860393. their popular annual Art Exhibition at the Woodchurch June 13th - 14th Bethersden Art and Craft Fair to be Memorial Hall on Friday 22nd May 7-9pm, 23rd held in St Margaret’s Church Bethersden. The fair May 10am-4.30pm, 24th May 10am-4.30pm. Over will be held 10am - 4pm in aid of The Friends of St 200 paintings on display, Artist in Residence, Raffle, Margaret’s. Refreshments available. Tombola, Homemade cakes and refreshments available. Everyone welcome. FREE ENTRY. May 23rd - 25th Biddenden Flower Festival. The festival will be held at All Saints Church Biddenden TN27 8AH 10am - 5pm daily. Once again the church will be an explosion of skill and colour, reflecting the Patron Saints and Liturgical seasons of the church. Morris men will be performing at the Lych gate on Saturday at 3.45pm and you will be able to buy your plants and vegetables in the Plant marquee located in the church yard. Refreshment will be on sale all day and you can sit and listen to musical interludes whilst you enjoy a cup of tea. Admission is free and a warm welcome is guaranteed for all the visitors May 23rd - 25th Flower Festival. St John the Baptist Church Wittersham. The arrangements will be depicting Classic Novels 10.00am - 4pm daily. Come along and see our beautiful church in flowers. Refreshments will be served. All Welcome. May 27th The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall. This evening is all about ‘Roses’ a presentation given by Jacqueline Aviolet. If you would like our events calendar for 2020 contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www.biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome May 29th Biddenden Neighbourhood Watch. Our monthly surgery at The Bakehouse will be from 10am
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From thrillers to gardening, there’s something to suit most readers this month… Alice – Christina Henry If you enjoy twisted fairy tales, this book (and its sequel, Red Queen) needs to be on your reading list. The story begins with Alice, who’s been locked up in an asylum for a decade after encountering the Rabbit. She escapes with her neighbouring cellmate and they set off on a journey that sees them encountering various characters from the beloved children’s tale. This is definitely not a story for children however; it’s horrifying, gruesome and as dark as they come. On the Up – Alice O’ Keeffe Sylvia dreams of a better life, away from her council flat. A home with wisteria around the door, a garden and no noisy neighbours. Meanwhile, her financial situation and the challenges of parenthood are putting a strain on her relationship with her partner, Obe. While Sylvia is desperate to leave her estate behind, when it’s threatened she finds herself ready to defend it. A warm humorous book about family, community and modern life.
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The Mercies – Kiran Millwood Hargrave The tiny Norwegian community of Vardø is devastated when most of its men are killed at sea in one night. The women have to come together to survive. But this is the seventeenth century, and independent women are viewed with suspicion and distaste, particularly by new commissioner Absalom Cornet. Based on real events, The Mercies is a gripping, thought-provoking read. Peaky Blinders: The Real Story of Birmingham’s most notorious gangs – Carl Chinn If you love the TV series, you might enjoy reading about some of the real peaky blinders who lived, fought and evaded the law in Birmingham a century ago. Amongst them was the author’s own great-grandfather. Unlike the show, the book doesn’t glamourise the men or the deeds. As Chinn states, the peaky blinders were often “unsavoury, unglamorous and unworthy of respect”. Instead, the book provides a well-researched, fascinating insight into historical gang violence.
How to Plant a Garden – Matt James Itching to get back out in your garden now spring is here? Or perhaps you’re somewhat reluctantly determined to tackle the weeds? Either way, this book might help to inspire you. There’s advice on choosing the right plants for different situations and plenty of guidance on soil conditions, shady areas, plant combinations and more. It’s not a new release, so you might even be able to order a copy from your local library. Three Hours – Rosamund Lupton Masked gunmen attack a school in Somerset. They shoot the headmaster but make no demands. Who’s behind the attack; who’s safe; who’s the target? A heart-racingly tense thriller with characters you’ll be desperate to protect. Three Hours will keep you on the edge of your seat and reading ‘just one more page’ long into the night.
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Last month, a few of our Solicitors were fortunate enough to have a Dementia Friends training session from Liz Taylor at Dementia Friends UK, and wow, what an insightful session it was. We'll be rolling out these sessions to all our branches across Kent and can't wait to proudly wear our 'forget me not' pin badges as an accredited dementia friendly business.
So, what does it mean to be a dementia friendly business? Usually organised into 3 categories, a business who is recognised as dementia friendly makes special provisions to ‘People’ including training and awareness for staff and supporting employees affected by dementia; ‘Processes’ including client support and adequate signposting and provision of information; and ‘Places’, ensuring that not only a physical work environment is appropriate for people with dementia, but also engaging in community initiatives to ensure people affected by dementia feel they are supported. Statistics from the Alzheimer’s Society in their most recent brochure really demonstrates the importance for all businesses to be aware of the impact that dementia can have across the whole of society. Over 40,000 people under the age of 65 have dementia, with a total of 850,000 in the UK. Only one third of these live in a care home, meaning the majority of those living with dementia are still living their everyday lives within the community. In 2013, the cost of dementia was an eye-watering £26 billion; however, with dementia friends training being a completely free initiative, there is no reason for businesses not to get involved. 24
Quite aptly, the day we had our training on was also 'Random Acts of Kindness Day' - if you see someone struggling, please offer them a helping hand, whether it be counting change for them or assisting them through a doorway. One phrase that really stayed with us from the session was 'All change, but no change'. You don't need to change the way you act around people with dementia or patronise them in anyway, simply treat them like any other human, be kind and be understanding. It is not only our Private and Elderly Client Service, including Wills, Trusts and Probate, that will benefit from being able to offer a dementia friendly service, but our complete list of departments, including conveyancing, family law, professional and medical negligence and company & commercial. To see our full list of services, please visit www.pengelly-rylands.co.uk or contact us on 01580 762248 to speak to a dementia friendly solicitor. We look forward to working with you!
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Creamy Gnocchi Bake This quick-to-make supper will be on the table in under an hour – simply serve with a crisp green salad. You’ll find packs of potato gnocchi near the fresh pasta in the supermarket.
Ready in: 45 minutes | Serves 4
Ingredients 2 x 500g packs fresh gnocchi 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 100g baby spinach leaves 2 x 350g tubs fresh cheese sauce 150g mozzarella cheese ball, drained and sliced 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
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Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas Mark 6. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the gnocchi and boil for 3-4 minutes until they rise to the surface. Drain well and transfer to a large ovenproof dish. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until tender. Stir in the garlic and spinach and cook for a 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach has wilted. Spoon over the gnocchi and stir gently to mix. Spoon over the cheese sauce. Top with the mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Top with the tomatoes and serve garnished with lemon slices and baby spinach leaves.
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Ashford Farmer’s Market First Sunday of every month from 10am to 2pm in the lower High Street. Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thursday morning. Contact 01233 740176 Egerton Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall Rolvenden - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall Rye Farmers Market Every Wednesday at Strand Quay 10am - 1 pm (From Midday Oct - April) Rye Market Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park. Early till around 3pm (depending on the weather)
Rye Country Market Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill. Every Friday 10am -11.30am Tenterden Country Market Every Friday 9.30am -11.00am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road. Tenterden High Street Market Friday’s – 0830 – 1400 Wittersham Market Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01580 753062 Wye First and third Saturday of every month on the Village Green in Wye. Tel: 07804 652156 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk 27
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