Tenterden & Rye October/November 2019

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Village Directory Oct/Nov 2019 Edition • Issue 111 • Royal Mail

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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the October edition.

Where has the year gone? 2019 is disappearing at an alarming rate, by the end of the month it will be time to change the clocks again!

Remember they go BACK this time!

With just two more editions to prepare I will soon have Christmas on my To-Do List! Which leads me on to the frequency of the magazines. Next year will see great change for me, as of February 2020 the four monthly magazines will change to bi-monthly i.e. every other month, and therefore matching the other three magazines. I‘ve been considering a change for some time, I began the Aldington Area magazine 14 years ago and never imagined that this would lead on to six other magazines, growing to encompass so many homes across this borough and beyond (not quite to infinity and beyond but it sometimes feels like it!). I also never envisaged the difficulty in taking a holiday when there is so little time between deadlines. I turned 60 last year (there you go, I’ve finally put it in black and white!) which made me realise that I needed to tweak things a little. At the same time I could resolve the confusion for my advertisers surrounding the mix of monthly and bi-monthly magazines.

So as of February 2020 it’s all change. I’m also reviewing the boundaries of each magazine area in order to balance the coverage, after all Ashford and its surrounding areas have grown so much in 14 years, and I’m sure there’s more to come, although hopefully not too much more.

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look like a rubble pile with plants! There are local and mail-order suppliers who will have just the sort of material that will look great.

The Rock Garden Is Alive…

If you have ever dreamed of Sound of Music landscapes, then why not get on and create your own? Maybe there’s not room for an entire mountain range in your garden, but there may well be space for your very own rock garden. So what do you need to do?

You’ll need to choose a fairly sunny spot, ideally away from overhanging deciduous trees – most alpine plants like a fair bit of light and detest becoming clogged up with deteriorating leaves.

Even if space is limited – and it always seems to be – make the rock garden on as large a scale as possible; it’ll have far more impact and planting opportunities, and more of a realistic feel. If possible include some gullies running down the rock garden, 4

perhaps ending in a pond or pool. This means you will need to arrange the rocks so that water can trickle or run down between them or over their surfaces. Where the water runs over rock there will be no need to install a special surface, but beneath rocks you can use guttering or drainage pipes, making sure that they are hidden either by soil or rock outcrops.

Get yourself a good selection of rock. However tempting

Old chunks of concrete will just look like a rubble pile with plants! it might be to recycle the chunks of concrete left after you’ve done a bit of largescale DIY, the end result will

You can use a pile of rubble or broken bricks to create the classic mound shape, as this will be hidden later by the good-looking rocks.

The rubble pile should also ensure that drainage remains good for the plants later on, as alpines typically hate being too wet.

Use upturned turves on top of the mound, laid grassy side down to stop all the soil to be placed upon it from slipping down amongst the rocks. You need a layer of sandy soil, to a depth of about 30cm (12in), over the top of the turves. Using string and pegs mark out where you want to create each outcrop of rock – if you just stud your mound of soil with randomly inserted bits of rock it’ll end up looking like a pudding, not a rock garden!

Once the soil is well-firmed, use a spade (or a trowel if you are working to a smaller scale), to carefully dig out a hole for each rock. They need to be embedded in the soil so that they are properly secure and won’t shift even in heavy rain.

The Garden Keep the rocks wellpositioned and secure by using smaller bits of stone beneath them to wedge them firmly. Next, add some more soil over these bits of stone and then more soil between the rocks when they are all in position. Water it well to settle the soil and top up if necessary.

their most showy will be on prominent display. So, buy just a few plants when you are ready to plant up the rock garden, then go on further shopping sprees throughout next spring and summer – this way you can get an array of alpines to provide flowers and interest throughout most of the year.

When it comes to choosing plants you can get alpines in nurseries and garden centres now, but generally speaking those plants that are looking

Arrange your plants, still in their pots, on the surface of the soil. When you are happy with how they look, use a trowel to make a

planting hole, then remove the pot, pop the plant in the hole, and fill in around it with some compost. When you have finished planting you can top-dress the soil surface with good-looking horticultural grit or gravel.

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We have a specialist leaded light repair/remake service and stained glass.

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You should also think about where you’d like to spend your leisure time. Would you prefer to be outside, enjoying nature, or indoors, where you can fit your hobby around other activities?

Still working? It’s the ideal time to pick a retirement hobby Retirement beckons, and with it the opportunity to do the things you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t had time for. However, research by the Skipton Building Society has shown that we don’t always follow up on our dreams of an active retirement: apparently many of us start to feel bored and undervalued within just ten months of stopping work.

More than half of the retirees surveyed said they missed the camaraderie they enjoyed at work, while four in ten felt that staying at home didn’t provide enough mental stimulation. But instead of feeling motivated to do something with our precious time, it seems that we simply remain at home and allow ourselves to become more and more discontented.

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simply engage with the world around us, whether that’s through social activities in the community, physical activities or creative pastimes.

Finding the right hobby can help you make new friends and give you a sense of purpose, which ultimately benefits both your physical and mental health. But how do you decide which hobby is the right one for you? There are so many choices, it’s often hard to know where to begin.

Sometimes it helps if you start your search from another perspective: for example, by looking at the social aspects of a particular hobby. If you are a naturally friendly person, you may prefer a pastime that puts you in touch with a large group of people, but if you enjoy your own company it may suit you better to take up an activity that you can pursue alone, in your own time.

Sociable hobbies Joining a choir can be one of the most rewarding ways to spend your leisure time. It’s estimated that a staggering 2.8 million Britons now belong to a choir, and recent research has shown that group singing is a particularly fast way to create social bonds – in other words, it’s a speedy short cut to making new friends.

Other ways to meet people include volunteering at an animal shelter, joining a group such as a book or film club, helping at a charity shop, signing up to your local amateur dramatic society or starting a social media group such as a neighbourhood watch.

Home alone If you’re looking for the kind of hobby you can enjoy at home, then creative hobbies such as upcycling furniture, card-making or jewellerymaking might be just what you need to fill your time. Get inspired by the speedy arts and crafts videos available on YouTube or scour charity shops and second-hand bookstores for cheap ‘how to’ books that can teach you a new skill.

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The great outdoors Exercise is important for health, so if you are relatively mobile you might enjoy an outdoor hobby. Whether you choose something like metal detecting (which you can do on your own) or Nordic walking (which you would normally do as part of a group), there are many hobbies that encourage you to explore the great outdoors and get fit in the process.

While you would need a certain amount of money to buy equipment to go fishing or metal detecting, there are other outdoor hobbies, such as foraging, where you can actually make money without buying expensive kit (but

do check on the location as foraging is not allowed in some areas). Trainspotting, birdwatching and amateur astronomy are also popular hobbies that will encourage you to get out and about in the open air.

Although you may be tempted to put off choosing a hobby until you’ve finally finished work, the evidence suggests that it’s a good idea to have a plan in place that you can put into action as soon as you retire. With a little forethought and preparation you should be able to walk out of work and straight into a life that’s filled with exciting new possibilities.

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Solid-wood engineered boards are cross-bonded for stability (meaning they won’t warp or move, which solid timber is prone to), making them a good choice with underfloor heating, while cheaper, but less long-lasting, are either a multi-layered or veneered wood floor, where the surface is a thin layer of hardwood attached to a base of cheaper wood, MDF, cork or plywood, or a wood-effect laminate floor, in which a photograph of wood is bonded to a chipboard base and protected with a high-pressure laminate surface.

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From traditional wooden boards to soft carpet, funky rubber to classic stone, flooring is fundamental to the look and feel of a room.

What flooring where?

Flooring must be practical. For the hall and probably the living room, too, the toughest, most durable flooring is best, while a more delicate type will be fine in a spare bedroom. For kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and conservatories, consider how well it will withstand spills, splashes and general humidity. Choose the right flooring for each space and it will both look good and last.

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Timber Beautiful and hard-wearing, timber floorboards are available in a range of colours and patterns. It is often possible to recondition an existing wood floor by mending or replacing damaged boards and sanding carefully, then finishing it with oil, wax or lacquer. If not, choose new hardwood from an environmentally friendly source or seek out recycled boards from an architectural salvage yard – these have the advantage

Carpet Soft, warm and quiet underfoot, carpet comes in two main types: woven, which is harder-wearing and more expensive, and tufted, the durability of which is related to its pile height and density.

Carpets are classified for light, moderate, general, heavy and extra-heavy domestic use. Select a tough carpet for a hallway: perhaps an 80:20 (wool:nylon) twist classified for heavy domestic, while for a living room a combination of a luxury look with a robust performance, such as a loop or velvet pile, would be best. A spare bedroom carpet could be more delicate – a velvet or Saxony classified for light domestic use, for example. For a seamless look, lay carpet suitable for general use throughout. Carpets are inadvisable in kitchens and bathrooms.

The success of any flooring depends on the sub-floor underneath. It must be level and dry, with no protruding nails. A good quality underlay will prolong carpet life and add comfort and insulation, while laying thin sheets of board may be necessary to prepare for sheet flooring such as vinyl or lino. Before laying heavy stone tiles, the sub-floor may need reinforcing – check with your builder or a structural engineer if in doubt. Tiles are best laid onto a smooth concrete or cement-based backer board.

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Natural fibres In a wide range of colours and weaves, sisal, coir, seagrass, rush and jute are warm and soundproof and, often, good value for money. The rougher the surface, the more hard-wearing it will be – so sisal and coir may feel uncomfortable underfoot at first.

Jute has the softest feel, but is the least durable. A stain inhibitor is advisable.

Hard surfaces Sandstone, limestone, granite, marble and terrazzo are expensive floorings that last a lifetime and have a beautiful, individual grain and patina. In

The Home areas that might become wet and slippery choose a version that is matt or slightly textured – sanded for a rough finish, or riven for an attractive, hand-split effect. Ceramic tiles are heat- and water-resistant, hard-wearing and low maintenance. They vary widely in price and come in a vast array of shapes, sizes and designs. Unglazed terracotta tiles (or quarry tiles) are rugged and non-slip.

easy to clean. Lino is a traditional material made from natural ingredients, while vinyl is a PVCbased man-made material, which comes in a huge range of textures and patterns. Cork is hard-wearing, resilient to water and offers an interesting, natural look. Rubber, good-looking, practical and tactile, is available in smooth or textured designs, the latter ideal for bathrooms. Rubber floors should be laid professionally.

Sheet flooring Softer and warmer than stone or timber, sheet floor coverings – vinyl, linoleum and cork – are relatively inexpensive and very

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Fall into a good book this autumn The Dutch House – Ann Patchett This is a book about the bond between siblings, the repercussions of past events that echo down the years and the attachment people can feel for a place. In this case, the place is a big, grand house, and the siblings are Danny and his big sister, Maeve. Their mother flees when Danny is just a toddler, leaving Maeve to step into her shoes. When the children gain a stepmother, they soon learn they’re not welcome in their own home and the future they had planned comes tumbling down. A beautifully written, gentle book, The Dutch House is one to savour.

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Weil Rebelling against fast fashion?

This book will help you to embrace vintage clothing. You’ll learn how to recognise quality craftsmanship, identify different types of materials, cuts and designs, and choose clothes that look like they’ve been tailor-made for you, as well as finding out what to check for before buying, and much, much more. It’s Vintage Darling! is over ten years’ old now, so you may need to order it from your library or buy it second-hand online.

Time to Eat – Nadiya Hussain Like to eat home-cooked food but often struggle to find the time? This book is for you. From batch-cooking to making the most of leftovers, plus plenty of quick and simple recipes, Time to Cook is a treasure trove of ideas. Enjoy Harissa Bean Pizza for brunch (with just ten minutes hands-on time), followed by One Tray Peanut Chicken for dinner and Caramelized Biscuit Traybake for pudding.

How to Create your Garden – Adam Frost During spring and summer, it can be a challenge just to keep the grass cut and the weeds at bay.

Come autumn, the garden is a bit easier to manage, so it’s a good time to start planning for next year. This book is packed with practical advice, from designing walkways to revitalising borders and building water features.

Step-by-step instructions, bright photos and illustrations, and an easy-going writing style make the process of garden design all the more enjoyable.

It’s Vintage, Darling! How to be a Clothes Connoisseur – Christa

Tall Tales and Wee Stories – Billy Connolly

Tall Tales and Wee Stories brings together some of the most popular sketches from Billy Connolly’s 50 year career in comedy, including Jojoba Shampoo, The Last Supper, Shouting at Wildebeest and more. Dip in when you need an instant pick-me-up after a bad day. (Just don’t read it on the train, unless you don’t mind snorting with laughter in public.)

Christmas Papercraft – Patricia Moffett Planning to make your own decorations this Christmas?

This book makes it easy, with templates and step-bystep instructions. There are tree decorations, lanterns and a festive winter scene for a shelf or mantelpiece, as well as greetings cards. Thirteen designs are included altogether.

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L i v e Ja z z 2019

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 October 1st

Craig Milverton Quartet

October 10th

Derek Nash 8pc Sax Appeal

October 17th

Rob Barron Quintet

October 24th

Tommaso Starace Italian Quartet

October 31st

Tina May with The Nikki Iles Trio

November 5th

Matt Waites Quintet

November 14th Vasilis Xenopoulos Quintet November 21st Jeff Hooper with The John Pearce Trio November 28th. Pete Long ( Benny Goodman) Quartet December 5th

Alex & Willie Garnett Quintet

December 10th The Jazz Christmas Party

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October October 7th Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are scheduled to hear a talk by Daphne Charman and Chris Read entitled ‘Deadman’s Island and Dr. Sid’. Deadman’s Island lies off the north coast of Kent and a number of skeletons have recently been discovered there. What is the story here and who was Dr.Sid.? New society members are very welcome as are visitors who pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

October 9th R.A.F Association Hythe and Romney Marsh branch annual Wings Appeal Swing Band Concert at the Tower Theatre Folkestone. Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £12, concessions £11. Box office 01303 223925.

October 9th The Arts Society, Egerton meets at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We will host a lecture by Sarah Dunant entitled ‘The Borgias: the Most Infamous Family in History’. The lecture reveals the real family that dominated the Papacy and Italian politics during the last decade of the 15th century. Sarah Dunant is an author, broadcaster and critic who has published 13 novels including 6 which feature the Borgias. New society members are very welcome and visitors pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

October 10th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Mark Lewis on ‘Smuggling in Kent’. Mark will tell the amazing story of smuggling in the eighteenth century which took place on our doorstep. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information.

October 11th Ashford Flower Club are having a demonstration by Robin White called ‘Out of the Box’ at the St Simon Stock RC Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU. Start time 7.30pm. Visitors welcome October 12th Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Ladies Afternoon Tea and Catwalk Fashion Show at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 3pm. High st fashion at bargain prices. Tickets £5 from Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 October 12th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden.

Doors open at 6pm, for 6.30pm start, refreshments afterwards. 12th - Stephen Morrell. 19th - Matt Gibson, evening of Clairvoyance. 26th - Philip & Maria. November 2nd - Vicky Diprose. EC. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook, Tenterden Spiritualist Centre.

October 16th The U3A Group will have their monthly meeting at Gartholwg Adult Learning Centre on when members will hear a talk by Edwin Parry on the subject of “The Jews of the Valleys” As always visitors welcomed.

October 16th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets

at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. We will be taking a look at ‘Security on your computer and the internet in general’. 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 October 18th & 19th Woodchurch Players present, in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm: ‘Emma’ adapted from the classic novel by Jane Austen, tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/woodchurchplayers or from the Woodchurch Hub, on The Green October 19th Murder Mystery Evening Smarden Charter Hall at 7pm. Play by Murder Again followed

by Paella donated by Blue Egg Catering and Desert.

Members of the cast will circulate during supper to allow guests to interrogate them to uncover the murderer. Prizes for the winning table, Bar and Raffle.

Tickets £20 from West End House Gallery or Friends of Smarden Church http://fosc.yolasite.com/ Tel: 01233 770182/695 October 23rd The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall when we will have a demonstration by Jenny Gore from Headcorn Flower Arrangers. (The flowers become a raffle prize so remember to buy a ticket). If you would like our events calendar for 2019 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 October 25th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next meeting will be in the village hall commencing 7.15 for 7.30 pm when the AGM will be held followed by wine, nibbles and a display of old photos depicting village scenes. For any enquiries please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451, email brabournewendy@gmail.com. or visit our NEW website at www.basgs.com

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October 26th Sewing Room Sale. Our annual sale of remnants, wool and craft materials, with lots of card-making papers. Raising funds for Canterbury Oast Trust, a local charity that supports adults with a learning disability. Free admission, 10am - 2pm at the victory Hall Hamstreet TN26 2NJ. October 26th Biddenden Bowls Club Annual Quiz Night at the New Village Hall at 7 for 7.30 p.m. Tickets £5 per person (pay on the night), please bring your own snacks and drinks, there will be a raffle on the night, and to book a table please contact Martin 01580 291649.

October 26th & 27th Art & Craft Exhibition. Original works of Art will be on sale created by local Artists.

Paintings framed and unframed, wood carvings and sundry items, all at reasonable prices. London Ashford Airport, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 9QL. Admission and parking free October 26th Smarden Christmas Fair 10.00am – 2.30pm at Smarden Charter Hall, Chessenden Lane, Smarden, Ashford TN27 8NF. Includes Crafts and charity stalls; gifts, christmas cards and stocking fillers, home-made jams, jellies and chutneys, local history publications, Delicious cakes, tea and coffee made and served by Smarden W.I.; A Fantastic Raffle including a Smarden Hamper. For further details contact Gill Bromley 01622 890214 or e-mail gillbrom57@ btinternet.com. Don’t miss this popular annual event!

Contact Gill Bromley gillbrom57@btinternet.com 01622 890214

Garden History Course Humphry Repton and the Picturesque A 2 day garden history course at Godinton House, Ashford TN23 3BP Wednesday 30th October and Wednesday 6th November 2019 10am-3pm Humphry Repton was the self-appointed successor to Capability Brown, and is well known for his famous 'Red Books'. The cult of the Picturesque was an important phenomenon in the 1790s, often expressed through poetry and essays, and it had a direct influence on garden design, as well as landscape tourism.

This course will examine Repton’s garden designs and consider the effect of the Picturesque, both on his work, and the wider cultural landscape.

Tutor – Sally Ann Wardroper BA(Hons), MA, Cert.Ed.

Entry £5

Cost £75 for the whole course including tea/coffee, homemade cake, entry to the gardens at Godinton (from 1pm by kind permission of Godinton House) and all printed material.

Please bring a packed lunch.

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What’s On

Nov e m b e r

November 1st “Light Party” 5pm – 7.30pm at Dymchurch Scout Hut, Chapel Road, Dymchurch TN29 0TD. For Mum & Dad, Children & Grandchildren. Come along to join in the games and activities. More details to follow. Contact John Walton 07599 909672.

November 1st Biddenden Neightbourhood Watch monthly surgery will be at the Tiny Teapot. NHW can be contacted on 01580291931, speak to Adrian Lidgett, who is also one of your Parish Councillors November 2nd Royal British Legion Coffee Morning.

The Hamstreet & District Branch of The Royal British Legion is holding its annual Coffee Morning from 10am - 12noon in the Victory Hall, Hamstreet. Please come along to support this noble cause, to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, a cake, a chat and to buy your poppies & Royal British Legion promotional items. There will be a small raffle. Any donations of raffle prizes / cakes would be most welcome. We look forward to seeing you. For further information contact Peter Gostling 01233732328 November 4th Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm.

Tonight’s talk is by Steve Hookins and is entitled ‘Bits that Don’t Fit’. Steve will talk of some weird and wonderful historical square pegs that don’t fit into his other presentations. Prepare for a giggle!. New members are welcome as are visitors who pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

November 9th Hamstreet Bowls Club Craft Fair at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 11 – 3pm Variety of stalls with gifts of Christmas, also refreshments and Raffle.

To book table phone Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 November 9th Christmas Market 10am - 2pm.

Dymchurch Village Hall, Orgarswick Avenue, Dymchurch TN29 0PA. Great time for all the family to buy some early Christmas presents. Teas, coffee, cakes & refreshments will be on sale. Church and other Stalls, Tombola, Children’s Luck Dip. Sales tables are available to book at £10 to sell your local produce or handicrafts. For more information and to book a table please call Christine Clark on 07740 395497.

November 9th Art & Craft Fair will be held at Bethersden Village Hall at 9am until 4pm. there will be ploughman’s food, teas and a raffle. This is in aid of the Celia Blakely Unit at the William Harvey Hospital November 13th The Arts Society, Egerton meets at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We are to hear a talk by Daphne Lawson on the topic of ‘Gericault: Slavery and ‘The Raft of the Medusa’’. This huge masterpiece which hangs in the Louvre, Paris was painted in 1819 and was based on a true story. The lecture explores Gericault’s techniques, his mental

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instability and his tragic end. Daphne was Art History lecturer for the BISC, Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex. and Queen’s University, Ontario. New members are welcome as are visitors who pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

November 14th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7 pm to hear a talk from Richard Henderson on ’The National Trust 2020 and Beyond’.

Richard is Assistant Director of Operations within the London and South East Region of the National Trust.

The AGM precedes the meeting. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information November 23rd ‘Perfume in the Bible’, a talk by Dr Charles Sell, Stowting School Hall. 6.30pm, Tickets £10 available from Virginia Latham lathamvj@gmail. com. Refreshments. In aid of The Friends of St Mary the Virgin, Stowting.

November 23rd Bacon Butties and Bingo 10am - 12noon at Dymchurch Scout Hut, Chapel Road, Dymchurch TN29 0TD. Bacon Butties from 10am, Bingo from 11am. Entrance will be £3 per person which will include a gorgeous bacon butty and a cup of tea or coffee. Bingo tickets will be on sale and we will be holding a raffle. Great morning out for all the family whatever the weather. Contact John Walton 07599 909672.

Christmas Craft Fair Hamstreet Victory Hall, TN26 2HU Saturday 16th November 10.30am - 4pm Admission is free for shoppers

Handmade goods from local artisans and crafters If you are looking for the perfect Christmas present or something for yourself, we are sure you will find it here Hungry? We will be serving homemade soups, jacket potatoes, cakes, tea and coffees Seasonal raffle All proceeds to Fitzroy Leo Trust, Boldshaves Oast, Susan’s Hill, Woodchurch, a residential home for adults with special needs.

Charity no: 2699902 Website: www.fitzroy.org

What’s On Food Served: Monday – Saturday: Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 Dinner: 18:30 – 21:00 Sunday: All day: 12:00 – 20:00

Located on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Rye, the Kings Head Inn is located in one of the most visited towns in the whole of the South East of England. Owned and run by the Tindall family (Steve, Lisa, James and Lucy), the team will always give you a warm and personal welcome. Food is all cooked to order using fresh, seasonal and (when possible) local ingredients. We have a main menu, specials board which changes weekly as well as Sunday roasts. www.kingsheadrye.co.uk

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Food Served: Monday – Friday: Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 Dinner: 18:00 – 21:00 Saturday: All day: 12:00 – 21:00 Sunday: All day: 12:00 – 20:00

www.shipinndymchurch.co.uk

Situated in the small seaside town of Dymchurch, the beautiful Ship Inn has undergone extensive refurbishment (completed September 2017), blending the old with the new whilst still retaining its character and charm. Owned and run by the Tindall family, the team led by James and Jessica offer you a personal and inviting welcome. All of the Ship Inn’s food is cooked fresh to order using seasonal and local produce. We have weekly specials as well as our main menu, and roasts on a Sunday!

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Leek, aubergine and tomato gratins Simpler to make than a vegetarian lasagne, but just as tasty. Serve with crusty bread and green salad for a family supper.

Ready in: 55 minutes | Serves 4

Ingredients 1 large aubergine, trimmed and thinly sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large leek, trimmed and halved widthways then cut into strips 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 600g bottle passata (sieved tomatoes) 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp dried oregano Pinch of sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g ricotta cheese

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150g mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas mark 7. Brush the aubergine slices with 2 tbsp of the oil. Heat a large cast-iron griddle pan and cook the slices (in batches) for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly charred and just tender. Set aside.

Blanch the leeks in a large pan of lightly salted water for 1 minute then refresh under cold water. Drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper.

Heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat.

Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes then add the garlic and fry for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the passata, tomato puree, oregano and sugar and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thickened, stirring frequently. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Spread some of the sauce in the base of four shallow individual gratin dishes. Cover with half the aubergine and leek then spread more tomato sauce on top. Crumble over the ricotta cheese.

Cover with the rest of the aubergine and remaining sauce.

Top with the mozzarella and the remaining leeks. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Top with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan (or vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese) mixed with brown breadcrumbs before baking to give a lovely golden crispy crust to the finished dishes.

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Local Markets 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

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then consider overpaying your mortgage, which is a lower cost debt.

Is early repayment right for your mortgage?

If you have money left over at the end of each month, or have received an unexpected lump sum, you may be thinking about paying off your mortgage early.

You can save large amounts in interest and potentially cut your mortgage term by years but it’s not always the best option.

So what factors do you need to consider before deciding whether to clear your mortgage early?

Does your mortgage allow for overpayments?

Not all mortgage products let you overpay and some will charge you for doing so, but many allow borrowers to overpay up to 10% of the outstanding mortgage with no penalties.

If you’re not sure about the terms and conditions of your mortgage, get in touch with your lender or check the original documentation.

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Are you enrolled in any pension schemes?

If you’re currently paying into a pension scheme it could be more beneficial in the long run to increase your contributions because of the tax relief offered by the government. If not,

consider using the extra money to start saving tax-efficiently for your retirement.

What are the current savings

It could be more beneficial to pay more into your pension rates?

Although savings rates have been extremely low in recent years, there may be a fixed rate or longer term savings account that offers a higher rate of interest than that charged by your mortgage lender.

Do you have significant unsecured debt?

Paying off more expensive debt such as credit card and store card balances, and unsecured loans, is always a good idea if you have residual income and should be prioritised over paying extra sums to your mortgage.

Once this type of debt is paid off you’ll automatically increase the amount of money you have available each month and can

Do you need extra life insurance?

You probably had to take out a life insurance policy to cover your mortgage loan amount, but it might only cover death rather than illness or disability.

It’s a good idea to review your insurance needs from time to time – you may want to change from a fixed period that covers your mortgage term to a ‘whole-of-life’ policy where the timing of a payout isn’t restricted, for example.

Do you have an emergency fund?

If you lost your job, could you pay the bills for at least six months? If not, it would be worthwhile building an emergency fund with your residual income rather than paying down the mortgage.

A mortgage is typically the largest debt that people take on. It represents a huge financial commitment whatever your stage of life, and paying it off early always seems a very attractive option at first glance.

Before you do, though, consider some of the other areas where the money could be put to better use, at least for a while – then you can go ahead with confidence and potentially shave years off your mortgage term. www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/ en/articles/should-you-pay-offyour-mortgage-early

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shades. They’re not gloopy (unlike some polishes), so are easy to apply and mistakes can be wiped off with a tissue if you’re quick. You’ll need two coats for a flawless finish.

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If your hands feel dry and cream isn’t helping, the answer may lie with your hand wash. Liquid hand

Tackle spots with Tisserand Aromatherapy’s Tea Tree & Aloe Skin Rescue Stick, £4.50.

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Super dry skin or mild eczema?

Try an oat bath. Pop a handful of organic porridge oats into the foot of an old pair of tights and tie a knot. Drop your oat bomb into the bath while the water is running. It’ll send the water all milky and you can use it like a sponge. It’s a simple treatment, but incredibly effective. If you don’t have an old pair of tights, put the oats in a sieve and hold it under the tap.

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WORD WHEEL Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

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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 For details about our Thursday evening or Friday breakfast meetings contact David on 07523391020 or email tenterdenrotarysec@outlook.com

Tenterden & District Residents Association - looking after the interests 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 to discuss photography, develop skills, go on photo walks and exchange ideas, tips and problems. We meet informally in The Vine on Tenterden High St from 7.30 on the first Wednesday of each month to just meet and chat.

No charge for this session and all welcome. We also meet on the 2nd

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and 4th Wednesday each month at The Social Hub (ex Day Centre), Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30pm where we have skill improvement workshops and great speakers all for £2 per session for members and £5 for guests. New members very welcome. Find out more at: 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 Jolyon Vickers j.vickers1@btinternet.com Tenterden & District Local History Society T: 01233 770082 Tenterden & District Museum Assoc. Tenterden Museum T: 01580 764310 Tenterdenmuseum@yahoo.co.uk

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Clubs & Societies 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

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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 Colin Barnes T: 07456 076946 e: colinpbarnes@hotmail.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 Pladen WI - Hiring 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, 07587 167756

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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. June on 01797 226380.

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Rolvenden 01580 241211 07874214916 Wittersham 01797 270048 Biddenden 01580 291320 2nd Tenterden Scout Hall Lesley McCarthy 07791 949652

Rye Harbour 01797 223 631 Playden 01797 222 583 Iden 01797 280467 Highbury Hall Tenterden Bookings

Church Halls Tenterden Methodist Church Mrs S.Delgarno 01580 764981 St. Mildred’s and the Glebe Hall Anne Alexander 07873 579581

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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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