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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”!

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.

The Garden Positioning the plants properly within the container is really important too. The plants will get bigger than they are when you buy them, so allow them room to grow, but remember: if you choose your favourites, you’ll be constantly trimming them throughout the growing season, so planting a little closer than the plant label suggests should be fine!

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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Dean of Canterbury to perform at Saxon Shore Early Music Kenardington As part of the 4th season and as an introduction to Easter Week on Saturday 13th April, SSEMK will welcome The Dean of Canterbury, The Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis as reader. He will join the much-acclaimed Consone String Quartet for a rare performance of Haydn’s Seven Last Words of our Saviour on the Cross. The string quartet version of this work will be interspersed with especially selected 17th century poems of Robert Herrick and John Donne, himself a former Dean, but of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The concert will be given without an interval and will be preceded by a reception commencing at 6.30pm.

After thirty years as Artistic Director of Tudeley Festival, near Tonbridge, Aldington resident Dr Stephen Coles formed Saxon Shore Early MusicKenardington some three and a half years ago to promote historically-informed musical performance at St. Mary’s Church, Kenardington, beautifully restored thanks to the Michael Uren Foundation. The church now affords facilities second to none including underfloor heating, a pentice which can cater for forty dinner places, and arguably the most important feature, as far as the music-making is concerned, an extraordinarily fine acoustic wherever one is seated in the unusually pillarless nave.

SSEMK has thrived thanks to the generosity of several individual Friends, and now nears the end of its fourth season, when a total of some twenty-two events will have taken place.

International artists have included performances by harpsichordist Richard Egarr, violinist Kati Debretzini and countertenor William Towers.

The Bach Players were Artists-in-Residence for the four years, with BBC Newscaster Zeb Soanes appearing as a reader for an Advent concert.

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There have been a wide range of events to suit all tastes from solo keyboard recitals, through choral and chamber concerts, to a fully costumed and staged musical drama, which met critical acclaim last November. SSEMK aims to present events that are both accessible, interesting and enjoyable; the response from audiences has been most encouraging.

SSEMK was delighted to be approached by Linda Nicholson, one of the foremost early keyboard specialists worldwide, who recently moved to the area and she immediately accepted an invitation to become Patron, giving recitals on two of her fabulous original 17th century instruments at one concert and also a fundraising dinner.

Canterbury Cathedral is currently in the middle of a £2m restoration and enlargement of the Father Willis organ and there will be a retiring collection towards this project at the concert on 13th April.

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Ebony and I have been pressed to the window for a few weeks now. This is because Josh has made a bird feeder at school and he has hung it outside the French Windows. Conveniently these are at the end of the bed so Ebony and I spend hours logging all the visitors. Just for interest of course. We are just very fascinated by the birds and have their welfare at heart. If I occasionally let out a noise like a machine gun it is purely affectionate you understand.

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nyway, we were all (feline and human) thrilled by the first visitors- a pair of great tits- and we sat together watching them. On the second day we had some dunnocks and a woodpecker and then the next day a large grey squirrel arrived. The folks initially thought this was quite fun. But of course we couldn’t get a normal polite squirrel in our garden.

We have a crazy greedy squirrel with a very keen mind. The squirrel has been eating everything in sight and causing all kinds of chaos!

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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

all colours being exactly the same. After working out a comfortable colour balance, think about scale, as a variety of scales adds interest and impact. Bear in mind that very small-scale patterns are only really noticeable close up; from a distance they look like a plain colour, so are a decorative but quite subtle element within a scheme. Next: density. Loose, open patterns give a visual ‘breather’, while intricate patterns with closely placed designs have more drama. As with scale, when using several types of pattern together a variety of densities

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And finally: design. Abstract, figurative, retro, traditional, modern – you name it, there’s something for everyone, and a confident mix of patterns that cohere will make a room seem like it has evolved naturally over time and provide enormous, long-lasting appeal.

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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 1 3 0 3 2 7 7 1 7 5 All gigs start at 8pm ~ All gigs £12 admission Seat Bookings: 01303 277175 Email: folkestonejazz@gmail.com Website: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk April 4th

The Clark Tracey Sextet

April 11th

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The Derek Nash Band

April 25th

Gordon Campbell, Chris Dean Quintet

April 30th

Roger Beaujolais Quartet

May 7th

Jim Mullen Trio & Dave Lewis

May 16th

Mick Foster ( Mulligan ) Sextet

June 6th

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

June 13th

Liane Carroll Trio

June 20th

Neil Angilley Trio

June 27th

Pete Long ( Echoes of Ellington) Sextet - Gustav Holst Planet Suite ~ Ellington style .

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Artie Zaitz Quartet

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Ap r i l 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 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

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LIVE MUSIC, SINGALONG BEATLEMANIA MEDLEY April 10th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday BAR AND MUCH MORE £10 £10 of the month at Egerton’s DONATION TO DONATION TO Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We THE PILGIRMS HOSPICES THE PILGIRMS HOSPICES will hear a presentation entitled BUY YOUR TO ROCKIT ‘The Silver Thread - Silver Filigree and Traditional Arts in Kosovo’ by From This Ancient Boro’ Ale House, Tenterden Or Elizabeth Gowing. This is a look

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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 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 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

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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 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

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 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.

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Across 1. Protected from harm (4) 3. Ordinary; occurring regularly (8) 9. Animation (7) 10. Answer (5) 11. Go into (5) 12. To splatter, spray with liquid (6) 14. Nearest the bottom (6) 16. Person in charge of a newspaper (6) 19. Centre (6) 21. Striped animal (5) 24. Acting family, Sir John and Hayley (5) 25. Under (7) 26. Young frogs (8) 27. Fewer in number (4) Down 1. Covertly (8) 2. Initial, original (5) 8. Tennis playing areas (6) 4. Disappear (6) 13. Respires (8) 5. Rustic, in the countryside (5) 15. Spun around (7) 6. Down payment (7) 17. Sets of twelve (6) 7. Child’s toy on a string (2-2)

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18. Small stone (6) 20. Dance hall, nightclub (5) 22. Responsibility, guilt (5) 23. Miss out (4)

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.

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Messy Church: Easter Fun! Messy Church 6th April 3 - 5pm. Fun for all the family with a story, puppets, Easter crafts and other ‘eggsiting things’. Please phone Kathleen 01303 812536 for further information.

Easter Celebrations; Maundy Thursday; A time of supper, prayer and Reflection. Good Friday Café from 10am with hot cross buns, followed by a Reflection.

Easter Sunday at 10.30am; Family Service Art Club Our next meeting is on Tuesday March 12 from 10am – 12noon. Further details from Mike on 01303 812484. New members will be made very welcome!

Meeting Point; Please phone Cathy 814132 for details of next meeting Prayer Time; We meet for prayer at the church from 9-9:30am from Monday to Friday (inclusive) All are welcome to join us. Please contact; Julie 01303 813502, Corinne 01303 812603 or Keeley 01227 709839 for any further information 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.

MP’S Surgery: Our MP Damian Collins, will be holding his monthly surgery from 3.45pm to 4.30pm on Friday April 19. 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 Food Bank; We collect non-perishable food for the Ashford Food Bank. If anybody would like to contribute, please leave goods at the church during any Sunday service or event/meeting; ie The Ark, Meeting Point, Cafe Wednesday, Art Club, MPs Surgery or contact a member of the church.

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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In a 2011 study by McGill University in Montreal, participants’ dopamine levels rose up to 9% higher when they were listening to music they liked.

Music and dementia: breaking the silence Your first kiss, that devastating relationship break-up or the holiday of a lifetime: music has the power to evoke memories in ways that nothing else can.

But what if you can no longer remember key events in your life? Recent research has shown the remarkable effect music can have on dementia patients, many of whom have lost the ability to communicate.

Children respond to music at an early age, before words and language are developed.

The brain’s auditory system is the first to fully function at 16 weeks, which means that babies are musically receptive long before they start to speak, so it’s not surprising that music can still provoke a powerful reaction when our verbal capabilities have been reduced or lost. For dementia sufferers, it seems to be a case of first in, last out.

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Sound science Scientists have discovered that a part of the nervous system linked to the immune system (and responsible for a wide range of mind states and emotions) is powerfully affected by music. That is why music therapy has so many different applications: it has been used to restore movement in stroke victims and to relieve feelings of depression.

Children respond to music before words and language are developed Listening to music can lift your mood by stimulating the release of dopamine, a chemical neurotransmitter that helps to control the brain’s reward and pleasure centres.

When adults come together as a group to sing or listen to a piece of music, a similar effect can be found.

Scientists have discovered that their bodies release the hormone oxytocin (the effect of this ‘bonding hormone’ can be seen when a parent sings a lullaby to their child) and this shared experience can create strong ties of friendship and community.

Re-training the brain The brain has an incredible ability – known as ‘neuroplasticity’ – to repair and rewire itself. When one channel of communication is blocked, the brain can detect new pathways that allow the information through. A groundbreaking study by the University of Newcastle in Australia used popular music to help patients with severe brain injuries recall incidents from the past, forgotten due to their trauma. Incredibly, researchers found that music was the key to unlocking memories the patients had previously been unable to access.

However, there’s a great difference between a patient with a brain injury and someone affected by dementia. No one is currently suggesting that music therapy might be

a cure for dementia, but there is increasing awareness of music’s ability to tackle dementia symptoms and improve patients’ lives.

Seeing is believing A YouTube video viewed over two million times shows an American man called Henry, living in residential care, who for ten years barely communicated with his carers and family members. The video shows that after listening on an iPod to the music he enjoyed as a young man, Henry is literally ‘restored to life’: singing, moving his body and giving spirited answers to the questions posed by an interviewer.

The late British neurologist and author Dr Leonard Sacks, who also appears in the video, comments: “I think this may be very, very important in helping to animate, organise and bring a sense of identity back to people who are ‘out of it’ otherwise.”

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initiative aims to boost confidence, self-esteem and quality of life for people with dementia and their carers through interactive singing sessions. Thanks to charities such as the Alzeimer’s Society and Age UK, a wide range of music therapy projects is now available, making it possible for every care home in the country to have access to live musicians (details from ageuk.org.uk).

Scientific research into the effect of music on dementia sufferers has yet to reach any definite conclusions, but according to Chreanne Montgomery-Smith, the benefits of bringing music into the lives of patients is clear: “Even if people with dementia can’t talk, they may be able to sing, whistle, clap or tap their feet.

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Don’t miss out on reading the novel of these T V and film adaptions Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty Series two of Big Little Lies is due this June. If you haven’t yet read the book that the first series was based on, now’s the time. It follows three mothers in the run up to a murder investigation. Madeline is fiercely loyal, impetuous and prone to holding a grudge.

Celeste is stunningly beautiful but her perfect home life isn’t all it seems. The youngest of the three, Jane, is struggling with a secret from her past.

As the three women become closer, a rift grows between the trio and the rest of the kindergarten parents. But is it really big enough to lead to murder? A wry, witty portrayal of modern life.

Bird Box – Josh Malerman Malorie is taking the children on a journey down the river.

They will all need blindfolds, because even a glimpse at what waits outside could kill them. ‘Boy’ and ‘girl’ have never seen a tree or the sky, but at four years old they’re trained to listen very, very carefully, because it’s not just monsters that can kill you.

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a hit on Netflix and the book is even better. Expect a tense, rollercoaster of a ride.

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman Eleanor has an ordinary job, in an ordinary town. But to her colleagues, Eleanor herself is decidedly odd. When she inadvertently helps an acquaintance to rescue an elderly man, Eleanor discovers there may be more to life than just existing. A beautiful book about the importance of human connections. The film is currently in development, starring Reese Witherspoon as Eleanor.

The Knife of Never Letting Go – Patrick Ness In Prentisstown it’s never quiet. The thoughts of men and animals crowd you wherever you walk. But then Todd finds a patch of silence, where the thoughts of others can’t penetrate, and discovers that everything he believes to be true may be a lie. The Knife of Never Letting Go is the first book in a series. The film adaptation, Chaos Walking, hit cinemas last month.

The Woman in the Window – A. J. Finn Dr Anna Fox is agoraphobic and lives alone. She spends her days watching films, talking to people online and spying on the neighbours.

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Where’d You Go, Bernadette – Maria Semple Renowned architect and eccentric Bernadette has disappeared and it seems it’s up to her 14 year old daughter, Bee, to figure out what happened. Bee’s journey will take her all the way to Antarctica. An amusing read told through emails, letters, phone transcriptions and official reports. The film stars Cate Blanchett and Kristen Wiig.

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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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Spring is in the Air Meet your new spring essentials, from a multi-tasking moisturiser to an eco-friendly toothbrush…

With winter finally behind us and longer days stretching ahead, it’s time to start thinking about sun protection again. If, like me, you barely have time to cleanse and moisturise in the mornings, let alone add anything else Regular readers may remember that I was lusting after Connock London’s new fragrances before Christmas. Well I’m happy to say they didn’t disappoint.

Manuka is my new go-to perfume. As you might gather from the name, it’s based around honey, so has a rich, comforting scent.

Lemon and mandarin add a burst of citrus freshness, jasmine and other florals add romance, and warm amber, vetivert and musks provide warmth and tone down the sweetness. The result is a rich, grown-up fragrance, which is unlike anything else on the market and perfect for spring/ summer. A real signature scent, it’s £75 from www. connocklondon.co.uk.

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to your routine, a moisturiser with SPF is your friend. I’m currently using Manuka Doctor’s Apiclear Daily Defence – a moisturiser, primer and SPF 20 lotion in one. It’s suitable for all skin-types, helps to blur fine lines and wrinkles,

and contains hyaluronic acid and manuka honey to lock in moisture. It’s £24.99 from www.manukadoctor. co.uk and Holland & Barrett stores.

Trying to cut down on your plastic waste? Bamboo toothbrushes are all the rage right now. If you want to try one, I recommend the Humble Brush (see www. thehumble.co). The handle is made from sustainably grown bamboo, which can be composted when you’ve finished with it (as long as you cut the head off ).

It’s ergonomically shaped, and the nylon bristles are better for your teeth than other synthetic bristles.

As if that wasn’t enough, every brush sold helps to provide children in need with oral care products and support. It’s £4 from Boots, Superdrug, The Co-op, Holland and Barratt and other retailers.

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Clubs & Societies

The Royal Air Forces Association meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.30pm in Wye Village Hall.

After a short business meeting we usually have a speaker followed by refreshments. Connection to the RAF is not necessary. Parking available. Contact: rita.elgar05@gmail.com

Wye Historical Society – meets monthly from October to April in the Lady Joanna Thornhill School at 7.30pm.

Subscriptions £10 per year; visitors welcome at £2 per meeting - no need to book. For more info see www. wyehistoricalsociety.org.uk.

Ashford Art Society welcomes new members.

All ages & standards. A friendly group with a wide variety of events and meetings. Call 01233 630293 and 01303 850429 for details.

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. For more info contact Julie Coney - quirkyjules@gmail.com or call 01303 813944 (eve).

Aldington WI on 3rd Mon every month. All ladies welcome, 7 for 7.30 at The Walnut Tree, Aldington.

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. Contact John White on 01233 733416 for more information

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.

Ashford Soroptimists First Tues of the month, 7.15pm,

except August, in the Dog House Evegate. We are part of a global organisation whose aims are to improve the lives and status of women and girls through education.

In addition we also have fun, with a programme of social activities. If you are interested in joining us do please give us a call. Contact Sue Wood 01233 623902

Bilsington Ladies meet in Bilsington Village Hall 2nd

Thursday of the month at 2.15pm. Interesting speakers and a warm welcome awaits. Call Jan on 01233 641820.

Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society We meet on the last Friday of the month at Brabourne & Smeeth Village Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm. New members and visitors will be made very welcome. For further info call Wendy

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Sanders 01303 813451 or email brabournewendy@ gmail.com.

The Brabourne and Smeeth Branch of the Royal British Legion meet every Second 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

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

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. Cost £5 per week. For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542

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 meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Durling Hall Sellindge (next to the main hall) at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Our programme includes speakers, a summer show, social events, day trips and an annual holiday. For further details contact Linda on 01303 813288.

Sellindge Table Top Sale the 1st Saturday of each month in the village hall Sellindge. 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 812165”

Stanford & Postling WI meet in the comittee room at the rear of Lympne Village Hall on the 3rd monday of every month. we are a small but friendly group who would love to wlecome new members. for any futher information please contact Elaine on 01303 863096 or Iona on 01303 238390.

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Important Information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden

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Doctors Surgery Willesborough 01233 621626 Wye 01233 884585 Veterinary Surgeons Barrow Hill Vets 01233 624687 Montgomery Vets 01303 813756 Cinque Ports Vets 01233 885145 Milbourne Equine Vets 01233 885145 Parish Councils: Brabourne & Smeeth 01233 623902 Boughton Aluph & Eastwell 01233 720392 Brook 01233 750415 Challock 01233 740351 Hastingleigh 01233 750415 Wye & Hinxhill 01233 812459 Westwell 01233 623902 Ashford Borough Council 01233 331111 www.ashford.gov.uk Ashford Gateway 0845 8 247 247 info:ashfordgateway.co.uk www.ashfordgateway.co.uk Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 CPRE Kent 01233 714540 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 www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support www.forget-me-nots.co.uk Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch Contact Mike Wharrad 01233 623520 Royal British Legion 01233 620 167 St. John Ambulance Brigade 01233 611 414 East Kent Strokes 01233 840448 www.eastkentstrokes.org SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. 07767326138 email: mssoutheast@gmail.com NSPCC: Tenterden & District Mrs J Coombs 01580 763733 Pregnancy Sickness Support Kent and Sussex www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/ Contact: Denise Clifford deniseclifford@btinternet.com Royal Mail Residential Customer Services

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