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Feb/Mar 2020 Edition • Issue 156 • Royal Mail
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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the first edition for 2020. I do hope you had a good Christmas, ours was very quiet this year, which is unusual for the Allen household, but as the family grows we’ve reached the point of needing to alternate between a small gathering and the full works. 2020 will be the year of the big one, and I’ll be hosting! It’s also a big year for us all because my lovely niece Sophie will marry Dan in September, so we’re all looking forward to the Allen’s event of the year. The magazine celebrates its 15th year in print this year and, as I mentioned previously, the four monthly editions covering the villages have now changed to three bi-monthly editions. I do hope that you will all keep hold of your copy for the full two month period, after all, you never know when you might need the help of one of our very useful local businesses. As always do keep sending in your local events, and do please keep an eye on the Clubs & Societies page, especially if you’ve submitted an entry in the past, they will run in their current form unless you tell us otherwise. During the year we will be checking that details are current and any out of date items will be removed. Until next time keep well, I’ll be back in April.
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The Garden are a must for a basket, trough or window box, and thyme in particular is ideal for a container in a sunny spot. As it’s hardy it can be planted out at any time of year. Parsley, sage, tarragon, chives and basil all look good in wall baskets or window boxes and thrive in a sunny spot.
High-Rise Edibles Use high-rise gardening to give extra space, with hanging baskets, wall troughs and window boxes as homes for vegetables, herbs and even fruit. So, what does it take to succeed? Larger containers allow for more room for your crops’ roots and easier maintenance, as they will run out of moisture and fertiliser less frequently. Use suitable supporting brackets and screws for hanging baskets, window boxes and wall troughs, as they must support the weight of fully grown plants laden with crops, which will be heavier after watering. Check walls, balconies and windows sills will not be overloaded and consider using lighter-weight loam-free or peatfree composts with lightweight containers made of bamboo, plastics or fibre glass. You’ll need to use good quality compost and feed crops in high-
rise planters regularly and, as they’re more susceptible to drying out, regular watering is essential. The dwarf runner bean ‘Hestia’ is perfect for containers and can be sown directly into the compost in April, or raised in small pots or trays and then planted out into the highrise planter. Dwarf French varieties such as ‘Duel’ or the purple-podded ‘Purple Tee Pee’ do well in a good sized window box Wall baskets, troughs and hanging baskets can play host to strawberries, which trail naturally over container edges. Plants can be bought from garden centres or by mail order at this time of year. There’s a huge selection of lettuce and other salad leaves available in a wide range of colours and leaf shapes. Fast-germinating and fastgrowing, you can either buy small plants or sow the seed directly into the compost.
Most oriental vegetables, such as the pak choi varieties ‘Red Choi’ and Mizuna (including the purple-veined ‘Mizuna Purple’) do well in a sheltered window box or wall trough. The two look stunning combined together, with the Mizuna positioned to ‘flop’ attractively over container edges. For a red and spicy theme use ‘Mustard Red Giant’. There are several varieties of tomatoes well-suited to containers such as hanging baskets, including the classic ‘Tumbling Tom’, available in both red and yellow varieties, and the red-fruited ‘Tumbler’. Raise them from seed sown now or buy plants to put into containers in late April or May. If you like tiny fruited tomatoes, consider ‘Hundreds and Thousands’. Chilli pepper plants such as ‘Super Chilli’ packed in a window box or wall trough will look stunning when covered in their glossy fruits. Chillies are tender so buy plants in May or June or sow seeds now. By Pippa Greenwood
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ello everyone, Mowgli here! Ebony and I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year. We had a great time here, although as usual it was very busy for us cats. With plenty of guests and visitors over Christmas (including Santa Paws of course- turns out that a cat can be really quite naughty and still get gifts….) we were both feeling quite exhausted by New Years Eve. Luckily for us we were able to spend the evening purring on various laps while the humans played board games and waited for the New Year. We were relieved when we heard Big Ben striking on the TV and we could sneak off to bed!
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e have spent a lot of time the last couple of weeks watching the birds on the feeders outside the window. There are quite a lot of them at the moment in various different shapes and colours. Great fun to sit on the end of the bed and supervise what they are up to. If any of them get too bold we can issue a bit of a warning chatter, and if needed of course leap at the glass and restore order. It isn’t the birds though that are causing our main trouble. It is the pesky squirrel I have told you about beforeSaskia. She is back in the garden and now really quite plump- all that bird food we think! Not only do we have Saskia in attendance but also her friend Cyril. Between the two of them raiding the bird feeders, scaring away the birds and plotting and get around every squirrel baffle that Clive puts up around the feeders we have a lot of monitoring to do! Much as we don’t like the pesky squirrels stealing the food from the beaks of the birds we are all quite hopeful for squirrel babies later in the year. Just imagine how much mayhem they will cause bouncing all over the feeders!
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ave any of you cats out there seen the film that is named after all of us felines? The humans tell us that it has bad reviews but we think a film full of cats from beginning to end can only be a good thing. We would be fascinated to see how the humans think they can move like cats- we have certainly never seen a human who can jump like us, stretch like us and maintain our effortless elegance (I can see Clive laughing as I write this. I fell off a shelf in the cat run at the weekend and was left clinging on with 2 paws shouting for help. I think Clive is amused that I still think this was elegant. All I can say is he should try and it and then he will see that I managed to maintain a good amount of grace!) Anyway, if any of you cats out there have seen the film let us know what you think!
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are great choices, while navy or dark grey are more neutral and perhaps easier to live with all year round. Don’t be afraid of trying out darker shades – not only are they very on-trend, but they are really effective at creating a feeling of cocooning comfort. Think about the other main colours and textures in each room. For warmth underfoot, throw down a deep pile rug or two to add extra softness, while at the windows it may be possible to swap sheer, pale, lightweight curtains or blinds for something heavier and in a bolder shade – think wool, tweed, velvet, even felt, denim or mohair.
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Spring may still be a while off, but there are ways to make your interior more inviting, even in the midst of winter. Long, dark nights and chilly mornings can be made more bearable by some clever thinking in your home. To start, make sure your lighting is up to scratch. A well-designed lighting scheme reinforces a sense of security, comfort and vitality, and making dramatic improvements could be as simple as adding a floor lamp in a dark corner or a reading lamp next to a favourite armchair. For the best effect, layer lighting in the same way that an interior designer layers fabrics and textiles, ensuring that light comes from a variety of sources and directions. For a quick upgrade on a budget, replace main light switches
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with dimmers, and plug in a selection of table or floor lamps at strategic points. Check that your bulbs give off the correct amount of illumination for the task at hand, and also that, where appropriate, they are a ‘warm’ white in colour rather than ‘cool’. Add the leaping flames of a log burner or a few pretty tea lights or candles (safely positioned, of course) for an atmospheric evening in. Colour can make all the difference to the feel of a room, and a quick paint job – perhaps just on one wall – can be transformative. Earthy or spicy colours such as claret, mustard, ochre or chocolate
In the bedroom, replace pale linens with sheets or a duvet cover in a deeper shade, piling on quilts, eiderdowns, bedcovers, throws and blankets, combining colours, patterns and fabrics for a glorious mixture that feels truly sumptuous. And in the living room, pile up cushions on sofas and armchairs for a sense of cosy luxury, then add some generously sized throws over the back: great for snuggling under. You could use a length of tweed edged with velvet ribbon, chunky knitting or crochet, fake fur or soft fleece. Draw the curtains, light the fire, pull on some fluffy socks, make a mug of hot chocolate and settle down with a good book or a favourite box set – baby it may be cold outside, but inside it’s warm, cosy and welcoming. By Katherine Sorrell
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How to increase your home’s heat eff iciency • Insulate your loft. Use 300mm of quilt insulation, but retain some ventilation so as to avoid condensation. • Deal with draughts. At windows, fit rebated seals, secondary glazing or well-fitting shutters (which can be as effective as double glazing). Or use the old-fashioned method: heavy, floor-to-ceiling curtains with a thermal lining. Venetian blinds can come treated with a special coating to add more insulation, or you can invest in made-tomeasure blinds that feature a cellular structure to retain warm air.
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February 5th Shadoxhurst Flower Club will be hosting a demonstration at 7.30pm in the village hall by Helga Cukure “From My Drinks Cabinet”. The competition for this week is ‘Cheers’ an arrangement in a glass. Donations of raffle prizes, items for the 50:50 table and items for the fundraising tombola stall are welcome at any meeting. February 6th Bethersden Art Group meets in Bethersden Village Hall on Thursday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm. Weekly input from an experienced artist. Spring term 23rd January - 26th March. Further details from Sue on 01233 820585 February 12th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. The talk today will be ‘Creativity in UK Prisons’ by Magdalen Evans. There are myriads of art projects going on in prisons all around the country. Our speaker studied the History of Art at UEA, is a contributor to BBC Woman’s Hour and works with charities that help ex-offenders through art and education. New society members are very welcome as are visitors who pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.
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What’s On February 19th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. The subject is ‘Have you ever used your Smartphone to make videos?’ Come along and find out how it’s done. 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
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February 19th Tenterden Operatic and Dramatic Society Presents “Chicago”, the spectacular musical set in 1920s America. Performances at the Sinden Theatre in Tenterden from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd February 2020. Every night at 7.30pm, and a matinee (2.30pm) on Saturday 22nd. Tickets are £15 and available from www.tods.me.uk or in person (cash or cheque) from Advantec in Tenterden. February 26th The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall. The presentation this evening will be given by Mark Clixby of Bedgebury Pinetum at Goudhurst. If you would like our events calendar for 2020 contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome February 28th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next meeting will be in the village hall commencing 7.15 for 7.30 pm when there will be a presentation entitled “Growing Sweet Peas” by Darren Everest, winner of the Kent Federation Sweet Pea Champion on several occasions; there will be time for Q&A’s followed by tea, coffee and biscuits.For any enquiries please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451, email brabournewendy@gmail.com. or visit our website at www.basgs.com February 28th Biddenden Neighbourhood Watch Our monthly surgery at The Bakehouse will be from 10am for approx. 1 hour. If you have any concerns about crime in the village or surrounding area or if you have any issues which you wish to discuss (in confidence if preferred) please come along to say hello even if you don’t have a problem it would be nice to see you there. NHW can be contacted on 01580291931, speak to Adrian Lidgett, who is also one of your Parish Councillors
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Farm - the History of an Ancient Farmhouse’ by Andrew Ashton. Goldenhurst was the Aldington home of Noel Coward and presently Julian Clary and was a magnet for many celebrities. New society members are very welcome paying £10 annually whilst visitors pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner. March 4th Shadoxhurst Flower Club will be hosting a demonstration at 7.30pm in the village hall by Joyce Pannell “Flowers, Fun and Friendship”. The competition for this week is ‘Fan-tastic’ an arrangement incorporating a fan. Donations of raffle prizes, items for the 50:50 table and items for the fundraising tombola stall are welcome at any meeting.
March 6th Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s meeting at 7.00 for 7.30pm in St. Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden when where will be a presentation by Christine Bartlett entitled “Beginner Orchids – Care and Cultivation”. For further enquiries please contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 or email February 29th A Bike Marking session will be held parsonsrichard004@gmail.com at the Gordon Jones Field Car Park, Biddenden from March 7th Spring Jumble Sale at the SWAN Community 10:30am to 12:30pm. If you would like to go on the list Centre, Turner Close, Newtown. Doors open at 2pm please contact Adrian Lidgett on (01580) 291931 and there will be plenty of bargains to be had at the
March 2nd Woodchurch Local History Society meets on many stalls; clothes, household linens, bric-a-brac, the first Monday of the month at the village Memorial books and toys. There will also be a Raffle, Tombola, 22 Hall at 7:30pm. Tonight’s talk is entitled ‘Goldenhurst
What’s On the WI Homemade Cake stall and Refreshments to be enjoyed. March 11th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. Today’s talk is entitled ‘The Glasgow Boys - Painting in Scotland 1875-1914’ by Julian Halsby. The Glasgow Boys revolutionised painting in Scotland by bringing it into the mainstream of European art. Julian is the foremost expert on Scottish watercolours and is himself a very talented artist. New society members are very welcome as are visitors who pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. March 12th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 2.30 pm to hear a talk from Heather Woodward on ‘Sir Winston Churchill of Chartwell’. The talk will be about the great man at home. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Please ring 01580 764443 for further information. March 14th Biddenden Bowls Club now look forward to our popular “Fish and Chip Supper” at the Biddenden Village Hall 19:00-22:30. when members will be running a bar selling beers, wine, and a selection of soft drinks. As well as a hearty meal, there will be horse races taking place through the evening with a tote. Tickets are just £10 including your “Fish and Chips” and entry. Please contact Denise on 01580 292052 or Sue on 07554004717 or “E” mail biddendenbowlsclub@gmail.com. To reserve/buy your tickets. March 18th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. We will be taking a look at some of the many Apps that are now available for Tablets and Smartphones. 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 March 20th Ashford Flower Club are having a demonstration called “Bang on Trends Baskets” by Susan Tausig. Venue St Simon Stock RC Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford, TN23 4EU. Doors open 7.00, Start 7.30pm. Visitors welcome March 25th The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall. This evening we will have a talk by Jean & Brian Waterman entitled ‘The Thrifty Gardener’. This will also be our Plant swap evening, so if you bring along a plant that you no longer require you will be entered into a draw for choosing a different plant to take back home. If you
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What’s On would like our events calendar for 2020 contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome
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March 27th Spring Show and light hearted quiz. Staging from 6.30 until 7.20 pm, entries by Wednesday 25th. Please check Year Book for classes. Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next meeting will be in the village hall when the Spring Show and a light hearted quiz will be held.” then followed by details of staging etc. For any enquiries please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451, email brabournewendy@gmail.com. or visit our website at www.basgs.com March 28th Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society Spring Show. They will be holding their Spring Show in the village hall. The show will include floral arrangements, cookery and crafts as well as cut and container grown flowers. The Show will be open from 1.00pm until the prize giving at 3.30 and tea will be served. Visitors will be most welcome. For further details contact Jean Evans 01233 720618.
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April 4th Little Chart Spring Flower Show . Open to all. Bring your entries 10-11.30 a.m. At 3p.m. the hall opens for viewing, teas and raffle. Prize giving at around 4pm. For more information or a schedule please ring Julie Lilwall on 01233 840 174. Schedules will be delivered around the village 2 weeks before show. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at the hall at 3.15pm. April 6th Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month at the village Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. Tonight’s talk is entitled ‘Tenterden’s Regency Theatre’ by Geoff Turner. Little remains of the theatre but it thrived from 1794 to about 1845 under the direction of Sampson Penley and John Jonas. New society members are very welcome paying £10 annually and visitors pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. April 10th Art and Craft Exhibition at London Ashford Airport, TN29 9QL. Supporting the Air Ambulance Fri 10th - Sun 12th 10.- 5pm and Mon 13th April 10 - 4pm. Framed and unframed painitngs, wood carvings, cards and sundry items on sale at reasonable prices. Entry and car parking is free.
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Café Wednesday The Café is open every Wednesday from 10- 11.30am. Drop in for coffee, biscuits, company and a good natter. Choice of books available. Everybody welcome. First Wednesday of the month: A free clinic is held on behalf of Hi-Kent, to service and provide batteries for hearing aids. Meeting Point; Usually meets on the third Thursday of the month. Please ring Cathy 01303 814132 for details Prayer Time; Each week the church will be open for prayer on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 and 9.30am, and on Wednesdays from 9.30 – 10am. All are welcome to join us. MP’S Surgery: Our MP Damian Collins, will be holding his monthly surgery from 3.45pm to 4.30pm on Friday February 21st and Friday March 20th. If you have any questions, complaints or comments, please book an appointment by e-mailing your name, post code, subject and message to: shepwayconservatives@ btconnect.com or telephone 01303 253 524 Church Bookings If you wish to book the church hall for a meeting or function, please phone Geoff Thorpe 01303 813152
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Clubs & Societies Aldington Ladies Gentle Exercise Club Wednesday afternoon 2-4.30pm at Aldington Village Hall. Fee £4 per session . Wear comfy clothes and non-slip socks if possible. Contact Anne Warrener 01303 812703. looking forward to seeing you! Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Aldington Village Hall at 7.45 pm for 8.00. We have a varied programme of talks, shows and social events. Visitors and new members always welcome. For further details please contact Jean Evans on 01233 720618 or colin. e123@btinternet.com Aldington Corner Quilters is a long established group of friendly ladies meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Aldington Village Hall, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. We have a mix of beginners and experienced ladies who share their latest projects and ideas. We always welcome new members so if you are interested come along one evening and meet us. For more details contact Julie Coney - quirkyjules@gmail.com or 01303 813944 (eve). Aldington Tennis Club We are a social / family Tennis Club encouraging all ages and abilities to play. Flood lights and coaching enable us to play all year with our members from around the local villages. All the information is listed on our web site www.aldingtontennisclub.co.uk Aldington WI on 3rd Mon every month. All ladies welcome, 7 for 7.30 at The Walnut Tree, Aldington. Ashford Radio Aeromodellers, we have a field at Sellindge for flying seven days a week, and fly indoors in Ashford Market on various Thursday evenings during the Autumn, Winter, & Spring, please visit www.araclub. co.uk for more details, or phone Iain on 07956501510, or myself (Roger) 01233 627694. Arts Society Ashford (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 September to June. Membership open to all. www.ashforddfas.org.uk The Brabourne and Smeeth Branch of the Royal British Legion meet every first Tuesday in the month at the Brabourne Baptist Church at 7.30 pm. New Members area always welcome, please contact George Taylor 01303 812165 or Ron Cooper 01303 813330 Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society We meet on the last Friday of the month at Brabourne & Smeeth Village Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm. (No meeting in December) New members and visitors will be made very welcome. For further info call Wendy Sanders 01303 813451 brabournewendy@gmail.com. East Kent Morris Men Do you like dancing, beer, socialising, music, having fun? Why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting for new members. Weekly Wednesday dance practices at Mersham Village Hall, 8pm to 10pm; afterwards we practise drinking in the pub opposite! No experience required. Why not give it
a try? Details from www.ekmm.org.uk or 01795 536 262 Quilting Group held in the Oak Room, Smeeth TN25 6SA. If you are interested in quilting or patchwork why not come along and learn new skills and share your expertise with like minded people. Beginners and advanced levels are welcome. Bi-monthly meetings, for further information contact Marion on 01233 750319 Sellindge Gardening Association Meetings take place on the 3rd Friday of each month at 1.45 for 2 pm in The Durling Room at Sellindge Village Hall. Our programme includes speakers, a Summer Show, Social Events, Day Trips and an Annual Summer Holiday. For further details please contact Chris on 01303 813875. Sellindge Table Top Sale the 1st Saturday of each month in Sellindge Sports & Social Club. Tables booked in advance are £5. 00 Each and on the day (If available) £8. 00. Telephone for more information 01303 813475. Refreshments are available and home made cakes. Smeeth W.I. We meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7.30 pm in the Brabourne & Smeeth village hall for further information do contact Joy Taylor 01303 813932 or Margaret Garret 01303 813932. Lympne Short Mat Bowling Club meets every Mon & Thurs 7 00 pm to 9 30 pm September to May in Lympne Village Hall. It is a small, friendly, sociable club. Do come along and try your hand at an enjoyable, skilful game. Do come along you will be made most welcome. For further details call Joyce Groom - Match Secretary on 01303 230983/0750 652 5971 trevor_groom@sky.com The Get Together Club meet second Wednesday of the month in the Durling Hall, Sellindge from 2pm to 4pm. new members welcome. Stanford with Postling W.I. meet at 7-30pm in the new Harry Margary Hall, adjoining Lympne village hall on the 3rd Monday of every month, except August. We are a small, friendly group who love to welcome visitors. For any further information please contact Elaine on 01303 863096, Iona on 01303 238390 or Sally on 01303 812556. Sellindge Line Dancing Club We are your local line dance club. We meet every Tuesday & Thursday. Are you interested in joining us? You don’t need a partner to line dance! 6.00pm until 7.00pm Entry fee is only £2.50. If you need to know more or to reserve your place, please ring Maureen for further details. 07989 210449 Ashford Model Railway Club - We meet on Wednesday evenings at the barn café at Willesborough Windmill. between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, and the club would welcome new members. Club members are currently building a model of Rye in 00 gauge in the SR period. Contact John White on 01233 733416 for more details. Pop in Centre, for the over 60s, open every Weds. 1.45. pm & Table Top Sale 1st Sunday every month. Lower Road, Woodchurch.
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Ingredients 2 large dessert apples, peeled, cored and chopped 50g raisins or sultanas 1 tbsp cornflour 50g caster sugar 2 tsp ground mixed spice 320g pack ready-rolled shortcrust or puff pastry Beaten egg, to glaze Icing sugar, to dust
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Preheat the oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Place the apples and raisins or sultanas in a bowl. Mix together the cornflour, sugar and spice and add to the apples, tossing to coat. Unroll the pastry but keep it on the paper. Using a rolling pin, gently roll the pastry a little thinner. With one long side facing you, spoon the apple mixture along the length, leaving a 2cm border at the edges. Gently roll up the pastry to enclose the filling and fold the pastry in at the ends (see Tip). Place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush all over with beaten egg. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Leave to stand for 10 minutes. Dust with icing sugar and serve sliced with whipped cream, custard and fresh berries.
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16. Happening, underway (5) 19. Thus (5) 17. Trembles (6) 21. Unit of soldiers (5)
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GemmaShay Electrical Services
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Parish Council News At the public meeting on Saturday 18th January there was a presentation on the subject of a Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Council have already arranged for the Borough Council to designate the combined Parish of Aldington and Bonnington for a plan, this does not at this stage commit the Parish to complete the making of a plan. The consensus of those present at the meeting was that a Neighbourhood Plan would be of benefit to the residents and a number of those present expressed an interest in being part of the Steering Group. There will be a further meeting to determine the outline for the plan to follow in due course. Plans are progressing for the event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day if you have any suggestions for entertainment or other ideas and/or would like to be involved in the organisation please contact Councillor Alison Baldwin at alison@coastcommunications.com Next meetings: Mon. 10th February, Mon. 9th March. Minutes of meetings are available on the website: www.ald-bonnpc.kentparishes.gov.uk Parish Council Contact: Peter Setterfield, Clerk, 01233 721757, clerk@ald-bonnpc. kentparishes.gov.uk
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WORD LADDER
W A R S HIDATO
Starting at 1 and finishing at 49, track your way from one square to another, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, placing consecutive numbers into the empty squares as you go. Some numbers are already given.
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Change one letter at a time (but not the position of any letter) to make a new word - and move from the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the bottom, using the exact number of rungs provided.
TWO MINUTE TRIAL SEBATA You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word. 3 letters: 10 4 letters: 14 5 letters: 4 6 letters: 1 3 Letters ATE BAA BAT BET EAT SAT SEA SET TAB TEA
4 Letters ABET BAAS BASE BAST BATE BATS BEAT BEST BETA BETS
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Oil Heating & Oil Cookers
10+
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10+
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STANFORD ROOFING
99 99 99 99 99
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Important Information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden
Crimestoppers
101 0800 555 111
Out of Hours Doctor William Harvey Hospital
0845 4349655 01233 633331
Samaritans
116 123
www.samaritans.org
Electricity: Contact UK Power Networks 24 hours a day on 0800 3163 105 / 0333 3232 105 or go online to ukpowernetworks.co.uk Natural Gas:
0800 111 999
Doctors Surgery Hamstreet Surgery Sellindge Surgery
01233 730190 01303 812180
Dental Practices Starlite Dental, Finerry
01233 502231
Veterinary Surgeons Montgomery Vets
01303 813756
Parish Councils: Aldington & Bonnington 01233 721757 E: clerk@ald-bonnpc.kentparishes.gov.uk www.ald-bonnpc.kentparishes.gov.uk Brabourne & Smeeth 01233 623902 Mersham & Sevington 01233 750415 Sellindge 01303 813 271 Ashford Borough Council 01233 331111 W: www.ashford.gov.uk Ashford Gateway 0845 8 247 247 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 Brabourne and Smeeth Community Warden: Graham Kingston 07813 712805 Ashford Volunteer Centre 01233 665 535 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 E: office@carmromneymarsh.org.uk W: www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch Contact Mike Wharrad 01233 623520 St. John Ambulance Brigade East Kent Strokes www.eastkentstrokes.org SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. e: mssoutheast@gmail.com
01233 611414 01233 840448
Royal British Legion CPRE Kent
01233 620 167 01233 714540
Royal Mail Residential Customer Services
08457 740740
07767326138
Travel www.arrivabus.co.uk www.stagecoachbus.com www.nationalrail.co.uk Village Halls Aldington 01233 720213 Brabourne & Smeeth 01303 813746 David Smith e: keen.smith@btinternet.com Bilsington 01233 720818 Hamstreet 01233 732568 Mersham 01233 503192 Smeeth 01303 814977 Stowting 01303 862819 Sellindge 01303 813250 Sellindge Spts & Soc. Club 01303 812437
High Pressure Jetting Service & Repair to Sewage treatment plants Soakaway Testing Cesspool Emptying Service 5+
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