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April 2019 Edition • Issue 135 • Royal Mail

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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the April edition.

Yippee, Bank Holiday season kicks off this month. First on the agenda we have Easter, closely followed by May Day and then there’s my favourite, Spring Bank Holiday my favourite because, for me it marks the begining of summer and because on this particular weekend 26 years ago my husband proposed on a beach in Cornwall. Little did he know what he was taking on, and not just me but support for seven magazines, but then he is made of something very special!

First of all Easter, a dieter’s nightmare if you love chocolate, as I do. I may need to adjust my 5:2 diet to 5:3 just to make room for some chocolate heaven! If you’re planning to take the family out for a nice meal do be sure to book a table, it will be busy, especially for that special roast on Easter Sunday. I believe it was Benjamin Franklin that said “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”!

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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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Gardening Heavenly Herbs

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.

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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

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.

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pattern. For some, it’s a subtle element within a room, such as a small blind or a cushion cover; for others, it’s all-out, from walls and floor to fabrics and accessories. Remember that, in bigger rooms, you can afford to use very large-scale patterns for impact, while smaller rooms are generally better suited to medium- or small-scale patterns – unless you want to make a particular feature out of a tiny room by filling it with a giant pattern (this can work really well in a downstairs WC, for example).

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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The Clark Tracey Sextet

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The Derek Nash Band

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Gordon Campbell, Chris Dean Quintet

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Roger Beaujolais Quartet

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Jim Mullen Trio & Dave Lewis

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Mick Foster ( Mulligan ) Sextet

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The Ben Crosland Quintet The Jazz Music of Ray Davies ( The Kinks )

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Liane Carroll Trio

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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 Craft Fair at Victory Hall 11am till 2pm Variety of crafts, refreshments and raffle.

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 Vintage Fair comes to the Kings Head, Wye every first Saturday of the month. If you are interested in having a stall please email info@kingsheadwye.com for the attention of Jaks April 6th Little Chart Spring Flower Show will be held in the Parish Hall at 3pm. Entries welcome, especially from

new exhibitors. Schedules available from Julie Lilwall at julielilwall@hotmail.co.uk to see schedule. Come along and enjoy the show even if you do not wish to make entries.

April 6th Hamstreet Bowling Club presents a Craft Fair in the Victory Hall, Hamstreet from 11.00 to 2.00.

Variety of crafts, 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 8th Smeeth W.I. are looking forward to a jolly evening when members of Up the Creek Ukelele Band visit us and will provide musical entertainment for audience sing-a-long participation. Our venue is Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall and the time 7.30pm. We extend a warm welcome to any lady visitor and for further information do please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett On 01303 813932 April 10th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We will hear a presentation entitled ‘The Silver Thread - Silver Filigree and Traditional Arts in Kosovo’ by Elizabeth Gowing. This is a look at how this silver thread made its way through the history of Kosovo. Visitors pay £5 at the door and new members are always welcome.

Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

April 12th Ashford Flower Club will meet at St Simon Stock Catholic Church Brookfield Road Ashford TN23 4EU. By Ellouise Hasler Scott called ‘April Showers’ Starts 7.30pm Doors open 7.00 Visitors welcome.

April 12th Woodchurch Film Society will be showing Peter Rabbit. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm screening at The Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch TN26 3PF. There will be hot & cold drinks plus our usual delicious home-made cakes for sale during the interval. Tickets: £4 (members), £5 (non-members).

All available at the door April 17th The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30pm. This evening the subject will be “Photo Editing. Moving beyond the basics using affordable software”.

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welcome at £2 a visit. Full details: http://www. wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/ Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk April 19th Art Exhibition Ashford Airport Lydd. 19th 12 - 5pm, 20th & 21st 10 - 5pm, 22nd 10 - 4pm.

Paintings 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 April 24th 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 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 April 26th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s meeting will commence 7.15 for 7.30pm in the village hall when there will be a talk and film by Hugh Raggett (a retired professional Emmy-award film-maker) on Sir Thomas Hanbury, Victorian Quaker, philanthropist and creator of a renowned garden on the Italian Riviera . This will be followed by our annual Tulip Show. For further enquiries or if you would like a copy of our 2019 Programme please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com. Visitors will always be made welcome.

April 27th Woodchurch Local Charity Bingo/Music Bingo at the Community Hall, Lower Road. 6pm till 9pm, eyes down at 6.30pm. Bring your own drinks, Scouts will have food and hot drinks on sale.

Free admission, fun for all and prizes for winners.

Raising money for Woodchurch Primary School, Woodchurch All Saints Church, Woodchurch Windmill & Woodchurch’s Big Thin Red Line. Other dates included are May 25th and June 22nd. Please support and bring family and friends. For more information contact Johnny Quo on Facebook or email pash.show@yahoo.co.uk April 27th Harolds free Film Show at 2.30pm for 3pm viewing at Charing Church Barn. Free tea and biscuits will be available, please contact Harold on 01233 712687 for any further information April 28th Hurst House NGS Charity Garden Open Weekend. Tea, coffee and home made cakes. From

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2pm to 4.30pm. Parking available nearby. Hurst House, Waltham Road, Hastingleigh, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5JD. April 28th Biddenden Bowls Club “Open Afternoon” 2pm to 4pm. Come along and try your hand at bowls. Meet the members and enjoy free 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. If you would like to know more contact Martin (our club captain) on 01580 291649 or email us on biddendenbowlsclub@gmail.com or visit our website www.biddendenbowlsclub.org. You will find us at The Green, Gordon Jones Playing Fields, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8BB

Ma y May 3rd Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s meeting at 7.00 for 7.30 in St. Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden when there will be a presentation by “Behind the Scenes at Chelsea” by Steve Bradley, Radio Kent. For further enquiries please contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 or email parsonsrichard004@gmail.com May 4th Vintage Fair - Kings Head, Wye. Every first Saturday of the month. If you are interested in having a stall please email info@kingsheadwye.com for the attention of Jaks 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.

May 6th The Five Church Walk starts at 10am from Chilham, Godmersham, Boughton Aluph, Challock or Molash church. You can start when and where you like and choose to complete the circuit or not.

This is a sponsored walk in aid of the participating churches, the Kent Air Ambulance and/or the Pilgrims Hospices, and funds raised are distributed according to your wishes. Those without sponsors are also more than welcome and are asked to make a minimum donation of £5 each. The churches also

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have loos and delicious home-made refreshments to offer while you take a welcome break. For more information or for entry forms, contact any of the local churches, the charities or go to www. thefivechurchwalk.co.uk or phone 01233 641913 or you can just turn up on the day.

May 8th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium 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 German-speaking 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 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 along and enjoy this wonderful community event. All Saints Church Biddenden TN27 8AH

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African Drumming Group Thurs 7-9pm at The Birches Nickley Wood Shadoxhurst TN26 1LZ. Contact Leslie Ross on 01233733387. Please call prior to coming so that spare drums can be organised.

Ashford Astronomical Society meets at Woodchurch Memorial Hall on the last Friday of every month.

Meetings start at 7.30pm and are open to all.

There are informative talks, star-gazing sessions.

Further details can be found by emailing secretary@ ashfordastro.org.uk.

Ashford Decorative & Fine Arts Society (part of NADFAS). A great way to expand your knowledge of the arts, with inspiring monthly lectures given by some of the countries top experts, together with days of special interest and arts visits. All lectures are in Aldington Village Hall, usually on the third Tuesday of each month, from Sept to June. Membership is open to all. See www.ashforddfas.org.uk Ashford Writers is a friendly group for writers of all experience and abilities. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in The Queen’s Head, Kingsnorth at 7pm. Admission £1. Visit www.meetup. com/Ashford-Writers/ or email cathywhite@outlook. com for more information.

Bethersden Art Group Are you looking for a new hobby? Would you like to develop your artistic skills, or try a different medium? Then why not come along and join a cheerful and friendly group who enjoy the art challenges set by a visiting tutor. We meet on Thursday evenings in Bethersden Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm, for ten weeks each term. For further information and/or to express interest, contact Sue 01233 820585.

East Kent Morris Men and Women: Do you like dancing, drinking, socialising, music, having fun? Then why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting now for new members. This is a mixed side of women and men dancing together. Weekly Wednesday dance practices at Mountbatten Hall, Mersham from 8pm to 10pm; afterwards we practise drinking in the pub opposite, the Farrier’s Arms! We dance Cotswold style Morris; this is the handkerchief waving and stick clashing variety. No experience required. Why not give it a try?

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ENJOY LEARNING offers enjoyable adult classes in NEW ROMNEY, DYMCHURCH and HYTHE. We teach ART APPRECIATION & SPANISH CLASSES. The Spanish Classes are not for complete beginners, but if you have done a bit of Spanish in the past and would like to brush up your skills, the classes might be suitable.

Classes cost £5, payable weekly. For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542

Friendly Pop-In Centre , for the over 60s, Lower Road, Woodchurch. (Next to scouts Community Centre) Every Wednesday 2pm to 4pm. Also Boot Fair 1st Sunday every Month. 9am to noon. Details from Clive 01233 860 139.

Hamstreet Baby & Toddler Group meet every Wednesday (term time only) in the Victory Hall from 9.30-11.30pm Call Hannah 01233 733863 for more.

Hamstreet Craft Workshop, Victory Hall, Hamstreet These are intended to be on the 1st Thursday of every month. Knitting, crochet, sewing, furniture painting Hamstreet Luncheon Club Alternate Wednesdays in the Dukes Head, Hamstreet at noon. If you wish to join the club phone Jennie on 01233 732766, Alison 733514 or Rosemary 732644.

Hamstreet Sports & Leisure Assoc The ground floor can be hired for sports changing which consists of male and female changing, Showers and disabled wet room. Along with the field and the multi use courts,we also have the top floor of the pavilion which consist of 2 rooms an office and a Lounge / Bar, we hire this out for small functions of 60 people, the building has disabled access and to the first floor we have a wheel chair lift. The pavilion also has a small fitted kitchen.

Hamstreet Victory Hall, Craft Classes are held on the 1st Thursday of the month between 2pm& 4pm. We paint furniture, crochet, knit, sew etc, and enjoy a chat and a cuppa. We are a friendly group and you will be made very welcome. Contact Ann on 07989 586575 for more information.

Flower Arranging classes are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month between 2pm & 4pm. If you enjoy flowers and would like to join our friendly group you will be made very welcome. Contact Angela on 01233 732833 or Ann on 07989 586575 for more information.

High Halden Craft Group - Meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at High Halden Memorial Hall 10.30am till 1.00pm. £3.50 includes materials, coffee and free raffle ticket For more info call 01580 291621

or 01233 85030 High Halden Short Mat Bowls Club We play every Friday 7.30 - 10.00pm. in the village hall. New members are welcome so do come and give it a try. or ring 01233 850395 for more.

High Halden Horticultural Society The society runs a variety of events thoughout the year including spring, summer and autumn shows, quiz, speakers and outings. New members welcome, please contact 01233 850127 for more information.

Shadoxhurst Flower Arrangers are a small, friendly club who meet at 7.30pm in Shadoxhurst Village Hall on the first Wed of every month except January. No experience of flower arranging needed to join, just an interest in seeing blooms displayed advantageously.

Demonstrators visit most months but members also enjoy trips & meals out. If you would like to get to know us, please call the secretary on 01233 732212.

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, first Monday of the month to discuss photographic issues. There is no charge and all are welcome. We also meet fortnightly (2nd Thurs and 4th Wed each month) in the upstairs meeting room at the Zion Baptist Church, Bridewell Lane, Tenterden. Every month we have a fun project or theme for members to capture, complimented by the occasional local outings. Most months we have a speaker and at the end of the month (4th Wednesday) we have a social club evening where we look at the pictures and others with a cup of tea and biscuits. New members and guests very welcome. Full details on our web site: www.TenterdenCameraClub.co.uk

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process every few days, for at least two weeks. It’s a laborious process that’s every bit as time consuming as the previous method.

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.

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