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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. Logo master.indd 1
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The Garden 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.
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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?
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.
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.
Old chunks of concrete will just look like a rubble pile with plants!
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, perhaps ending in a pond or pool. This means you will need to arrange the rocks so that water can trickle
Get yourself a good selection of rock. However tempting it might be to recycle the chunks of concrete left after you’ve done a bit of large-scale DIY, the end result will 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.
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. 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.
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next spring and summer – this way you can get an array of alpines to provide flowers and interest throughout most of the year. 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
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Pick a retirement hobby while you are still working 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. According to the Age UK Index of Wellbeing in Later Life, the rate of our general wellbeing can increase by 20% if we simply engage with the world around us, whether that’s through social activities in the community, physical activities or creative pastimes.
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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 here are so many options, it’s often hard to know where to begin.
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 book or film club or local amateur dramatic society, helping at a charity shop, or starting a social media group such as a neighbourhood watch. Home alone If you want something you can do at home, creative hobbies such as upcycling furniture, card-making or jewellerymaking could be perfect. Get inspired by the speedy arts and crafts videos available on YouTube or scour charity shops and second-hand bookstores
Buy vintage jigsaws and share the completed pictures with friends online, write poetry or short stories, take up knitting or baking or learn to fix up an old car. Alternatively, find a pen pal in the UK or overseas with the help of clever phone apps that make it easy for you to chat to people all over the world. The great outdoors Exercise is important for health. 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 so many hobbies that encourage you to explore the great outdoors and get fit in the process. Fishing, trainspotting, birdwatching and amateur astronomy are also popular and 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. With a little preparation you should be able to walk out of work and straight into a life filled with exciting new possibilities. By Kate McLelland
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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
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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inadvisable in kitchens and bathrooms. 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.
lifetime and have a beautiful, individual grain and patina. In 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.
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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.
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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. For more information or to book please contact me - wardroper7@gmail.com or 07873726005
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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
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Sept 26th 7pm Ruby Choir (choral)- Li5le Silver Hotel, St Michaels, Tenterden. Plus Fab ‘Think Pink’ fashion parade by Cashara. Tickets £5
Oct 4th 7pm Rock with The Rockits - The George, Robertsbridge. Free Entry
Oct 10th 7pm Ruby Choir (choral) - Eastwell Manor, Ashford. Guests – The Ruby Sisterz. Tickets £5
Oct 18th 7pm Wear Pink with the Rockit Choirs, The Vestry Hall, Cranbrook. Plus Fab ‘Think Pink’ fashion parade by Odyl BouUque. Tickets £5
Oct 25th 7pm Ruby Choir (choral) - Smallhythe Place. Guests – The Ruby Sisterz. Refreshments from ‘Think Pink’ Café. Tickets £5
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Local Markets
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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, is on the Green by the Post Office in Wye. Tel: 07718 647065 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk
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Artichoke Salad Beetroot Lettuce Beans Purslaine Broccoli Pak Choi Brussels sprouts Spinach Butternut Squash Tomatoes Cabbage Watercress Carrots Cauliflower Celeriac Fish Celery Clams Chard Cockles Chillies Crab Courgettes Grey Mullet Cucumber Haddock Garlic Halibut Greens John Dory Kale Lemon Sole Kohirabi Lobster Leeks Mackerel
October Monkfish Mussels Oysters Plaice Sea Bass Scallops Turbot
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Food & Domestic Services
Leek, Aubergine & 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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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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From chapped lips and dry skin to acne, tackle your skin or hair dilemma quickly with one of these problem-solving, wallet-friendly mini-marvels. Aromatherapy’s Tea Tree & Aloe Skin Rescue Stick, £4.50. The blend of antibacterial tea tree oil and witch hazel treats blemishes, while the aloe vera moisturises skin to prevent peeling.
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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. Feeling a bit meh now the days are closing in and the sun has decided to hang up its hat? Try adding a splash of colour with a bright nail polish. Peacci nail varnishes are vegan, cruelty-free and available in a range of 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. It’s £10 at www.peacci.com.
If your hands feel dry and cream isn’t helping, the answer may lie with your hand wash. Liquid hand soaps usually contain sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), which some people can find very drying. I try to avoid it completely as it makes my hands so dry the skin starts cracking. Thankfully, there are plenty of SLS-free handwashes and bars of soap out there – www.faithinnature.co.uk, www. naturisimo.com and www. biggreensmile.co.uk have lots to choose from. Or just pop into your nearest Holland & Barrett. Hair feeling dry and parched after the summer? Coconut oil could be your saviour. You can find it in some supermarkets and health-stores, or buy it online. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature so scoop up around a tablespoon of it and use the warmth of your hands to melt it. Then just smooth it through your hair (avoiding the roots), leave for half an hour and rinse out. Coconut oil is packed with fatty acids and minerals so works like an intensive conditioner. You can also use it as a body oil and cleanser. (And for cooking of course.)
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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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Clubs & Societies 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
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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? Find us on Facebook or call John on 01233 625 362
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Clubs & Societies 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 50s, Lower Road, Woodchurch. (Next to scouts Community Centre) Every Wednesday 2pm to 4pm. Also Boot Fair 1st Sunday every Month, - 6th Oct - 3rd Nov & 1st Dec. 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 Little Chart Bridge Club Friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday afternoon at Little Chart Village Hall. For more information please contact Carmen Gunther on 01233 840 395. 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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Doctors Surgery Hamstreet Surgery 01233 730190 Veterinary Surgeons Montgomery Vets 01303 813756 Ashford Volunteer Centre 01233 665 535 Parish Councils: Appledore: 07932 813684 Bethersden: (01303) 892621 High Halden: 07939 633 232 Hothfield: (01233) 733994 Orlestone: (01233) 628481 Ruckinge: (01233) 758298 Shadoxhurst: (01233) 733994 Warehorne: (01233) 758298 Woodchurch: (01233) 733994 Ashford Borough Council 01233 331111 www.ashford.gov.uk Ashford Gateway 0845 8 247 247 info@ashfordgateway.co.uk www.ashfordgateway.co.uk Tenterden Gateway 01580 762558 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 Public Notary - Trevor Chapman 01233 860216 Age UK Ashford 01233 668 765 www.ageuk.org/ashford ageukashford.org@gmail.com Ashford Counselling Service 01233 610083 info@ashfordcounselling.org.uk www.kentcounselling.co.uk CARM www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk E:office@carmromneymarsh.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk
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