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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the summer edition and phew, what a scorcher we’ve had so far! I’m so glad we didn’t go abroad this year, at the time we went away temperatures across Europe were breaking records at well into the 40’s - too hot!

The weather in Cornwall was perfect though, enough for a sun tan but not uncomfortable, and as we usually to go in June it’s not too busy.

We returned from holiday just in time to catch that amazing finish to the Cricket World Cup! Now I’m not a sporty person at all but my husband is, and as a result, over the years, I’ve been coaxed into watching the odd Rugby match here and there, but never in a million years did I think that Cricket could ever hold my attention.

It was unbelievable! I didn’t understand a lot of it but it was exciting! I’m afraid there’s a long way to go though before I’ll watch Football!

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Add Some Vertical Interest

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Whether your garden is large or small, long, wide or a completely uneven shape, you can guarantee that it will benefit from having some height added to it – and what better way to do this than by erecting an arch or arbour?

The great thing is that, of course, any vertical structure you install in your garden makes for a new planting opportunity too…

Chosen carefully, arches and arbours themselves are good looking and can be a feature in their own right, so don’t necessarily go for the first one you see; shop around and remember that if you clothe them with climbers, you are adding to their appeal.

So what are the advantages of a bit of vertical structural interest (aside from the plants it can support) and how can you make the very best of them in your garden?

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Position an arbour it so that it overlooks a good view or particularly attractive part of the garden and you instantly create a fabulous place to sit and relax. You can also use an arch or even an arbour as a means of dividing your garden into one or more rooms.

This age-old designer’s trick can make your garden seem a lot larger and more interesting.

Any vertical structure garden makes for a new planting opportunity Some plants look great but others have another secret ingredient: scented climbers, like some of the rambling or climbing roses, or honeysuckle or jasmine, can totally transform the whole garden as their perfume wafts out for you to enjoy.

If an arbour is situated in a sunny spot and you have fairly free-

draining soil, why not plant an area around it with lavenders?

Then you can enjoy both the way it looks and the perfume and aromatic leaves as you sit and relax after a stressful day.

In sunny positions, thymes or camomile can be used to great effect on the approach to your archway or arbour – when your feet gently crush the thyme or camomile lawn, a fantastic aroma will be released.

Arches and arbours are available in a wide range of materials, but by far the most popular are those made from wood or metal. To a large extent it is a case of shopping around to find something that suits your garden style, the purpose you have in mind for it and, of course, your budget.

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ello everyone, Mowgli here. Hope you have all had a good month. We have - as ever- had a very busy month. We have been joined by a delinquent thrush! The thrush- initially poor thrush as he was ill- was found on his back outside the front door.

He was only a baby and seemed to have become dehydrated. We all watched him out of the window for a while but sadly no parents came to sort him out so in the end he had to be scooped up and given fluids and TLC. At this point none of us expected him to survive. He couldn’t stand, didn’t seem to know which way up was and was very confused. However, we reckoned without the sheer determination of this little thrush, who came to be known as Nowell.

Within 12 hours Nowell was resident in the utility room shouting his head off every time he thought he needed feeding. Although he was a chick he was really at an age he should have been able to feed himself but he showed no inclination to do so. Josh and Nowell became firm friends as he learnt how to feed him cat food with forceps. Nowell started to look better and better!

food. Various relatives had to be drilled with the cat food and forceps technique and get used to being dive bombed by a hungry thrush. Eventually it was Grandad Andy who sorted this problem out- said the thrush was being indulged- and sat with Nowell on the patio and patiently got him to take the cat food from lower and lower until he was eating it from a dish on the floor. At least at this point all we had to do was fill a bowl for Nowell several times a day. Then came the day that Nowell didn’t come to stay in the utility room overnight. A lot of worry and all of us peering out of the window at first light. He was there- waiting for breakfast! These days Nowell doesn’t come for food. He has joined the other garden birds. But he has a characteristic voice and shouts ALL day long. When we all wake up. When we are going to sleep. Almost anytime during the day we can hear him…

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t this point I would just like to tell you all how unfair it is about the cat food situation. When I was a kitten I was fed the most marvellous pouch food. Then Clive and Jane came to pick me up and Clive took one look at the food I was being fed, sniffed a lot and that was the last I saw of it. I also came with a note saying that I really liked sharing a kebab and chips with humans. Clive’s eyebrows disappeared into his hairline at this and I knew I would never be eating kebab and chips again…. All my life I have been fed very worthy, apparently very expensive food. What I crave is the very cheap stuff!

Which is what I think the thrush was being given. I did complain and was given a large box of pouches to get through as well as my normal dry food. But they were the posh pouches and I want the cheap ones! Humans are just so unfair!!

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nyway, back to Nowell. He eventually graduated to day release. He was set free during the day but asked to come back into the utility room at night.

He would come and perch nearby and fly into the door as soon as anyone opened it. So we told him he was welcome to stay as long as he wanted. He still hadn’t really got the idea of feeding himself and would fly up to anyone in the garden and demand

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Little Darlings – Melanie Golding Lauren is convinced someone is planning to abduct her newborn twins, so when they go missing it seems her fears were justified.

But when the twins are found, Lauren is convinced they’re not hers. Have they been swapped for changelings like she believes, or is Lauren suffering from postpartum psychosis? Is she the only one who can save the babies, or is she the one who’s putting them in danger? A chilling page-turner that keeps you guessing.

Vegan One Pound Meals – Miguel Barclay This book proves that vegan food can be as delicious, easy and inexpensive as it is healthy.

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz – Heather Morris If you haven’t yet read the

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biography of Lale Sokolov, summer could be the perfect time as you’ll want the time to digest this book in peace. Lale was imprisoned in Auschwitz from 1942 and put to work tattooing the other prisoners. During his time at Auschwitz, Lale witnessed both the brutality of the human race, and its appetite for kindness, self-sacrifice and hope. While The Tattooist of Auschwitz is at times harrowing, it is also a love story. A must-read.

The Perfect Wife – JP Delaney Abbie wakes in a hospital bed to discover everything she thinks she knows to be true is wrong.

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Cleaning the Gold – Karin Slaughter and Lee Child Looking for a quick read? This collaboration between bestselling writers Karin Slaughter and Lee

Child is just 80 pages long. It brings together two of their bestknown characters – Jack Reacher and Will Trent. Will is undercover investigating Jack when they realise there are bigger fish to fry. A perfect slice of fast-paced action to enjoy while you’re waiting for your flight.

The Farm – Joanne Ramos Golden Oaks farm doesn’t grow tomatoes, wheat or potatoes.

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These hand-blown glass minigreenhouses will nurture nature’s smallest plants through their first stages of life. Small £28.50, large £38, Abode Living.

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Incredibly realistic, these faux Silver Saltmarsh stems look beautiful simply placed in bottles or grouped together in a vase. £9, LillianDaph.

Printed on high-quality white paper with a slender black frame, this set of two anatomical plant prints will add a touch of botanical style. £175, Cox & Cox.

• Shades of green are very on-trend and provide a lovely background for displays of plants. They are easy to live with and combine wonderfully with whites and off-whites, as well as natural materials such as timber, stone and linen.

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L i v e Ja z z 2019

Au g u s t Friday 2nd August, Elysian Centre, Rye Drop-In Homeopathy Clinic at The Elysian Centre, 10am – 1pm, 18 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AD All welcome.

Information on www.elysiancentre.co.uk or call Maxine Witham 01797 224855.Please call facilitator to check if event is running and to book.

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 August 1st

Mark Nightingale / Art Themen Sextet

August 8th

Miss Elaine Delmar (Jazz Royalty)

August 15th The Marc Cecil Quintet August 22nd Scott Hamilton Quartet From The USA. The most famous Tenor sax man in the world August 29th Pete Long with Pocket Basie ( sextet ) September 5th Terry Seabrook Quintet September 12th Derek Nash with Louise Marshall September 19th Damon Brown International Quintet September 24th Alan Barnes Quintet .

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Craig Milverton Quartet

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August 4th Boot Fair at Pop-In Centre, Lower Road, Woodchurch TN26 3RR 9am - 12 noon. All proceeds to ‘Pop-In’ over 60s building fund. (Over 60s meet every Wednesday from 2pm - 4pm all welcome). Further details for all of the above Tel Clive 01233 860 139 August 8th Boughton with Eastwell WI Valuation Day. Boughton with Eastwell Women’s Institute has invited The Grand Auction Galleries from Folkestone to visit All Saints Church, Boughton Aluph TN25 4EU for a Valuation Day. 10.00am – 1.00pm. Car Parking is available near the Church. Refreshments will be available during the morning.

August 8th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Ian Bevan on ‘What the Victorians did for us’. Ian is a popular speaker and Blue Badge Guide. Members £4 and non-

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members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information.

August 9th Ashford Flower Club are having a demonstration called ‘The Power of Flowers’ by Karen Hart at St Simon Stock RC Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU. Start time 7.30. Visitors Welcome.

All demonstrated arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening.

August 10th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden.

Doors open at 6pm, for 6.30pm start, refreshments afterwards. 10th - Paul Broadway, Service and Clairvoyance. 17th - Kay Stephenson, evening of Clairvoyance, £4. 24th - Jane Custons-Reynolds. EC £4.

31st - Philip Holden. September 7th - Sally Newman £4.

14th - Mary Ward. CS. 21st - Daphne Webb £4. 28th Maggie Carrington. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook, Tenterden Spiritualist Centre.

August 11th Sellindge Gardeners Association Annual Summer Show at Sellindge Village Hall on the main road (A20) Sellindge. Doors open at 2.30pm.

Refreshments, raffle, plants sale. Entrance free of charge August 13th Smeeth W.I. joined by some members of Brabourne and Smeeth RBL branch are looking forward to a Summer Outing visiting Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre in Faversham. There will be an interesting tour of the Brewery followed by a delicious Kentish Cream Tea. For further information do please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932.

August 24th - 26th Appledore Flower Festival “Curtain Up” at Appledore Parish Church on the Bank Holiday Weekend. Friday & Saturday 10.00 - 5.30, Sun 12 – 5.30. Free admission and parking. Stalls, refreshments, music. Preview evening Friday 23rd at 7pm. For more info: Donna 01233 758256 Friday 30th August, Elysian Center, Rye Drop-In Homeopathy Clinic at The Elysian Centre, 10am – 1pm, 18 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AD All welcome.

Information on www.elysiancentre.co.uk or call Maxine Witham 01797 224855. Please call facilitator to check if event is running and to book.

August 30th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next general meeting will commence 7.15 for 7.30 pm in the village hall when there will be a presentation

by Sue Marshall on “An English Love Affair with Iris”.

Sue runs Iris of Sissinghurst, a specialist nursery for tall bearded and short bearded irises. 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.

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“Love Is” 24th, 25th & 26th August 10 am to 5 pm

Teas and Refreshments ‘Famous for delicious homemade cakes’ Books, Tombola, Live Music, Grand Raffle St Cosmas and Damian Church, Church Lane, Challock, TN25 4DB, off A251 and A252 ‘The Church with the murals’ Free Admission – Free Parking – Donations appreciated

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What’s On August 31st Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Jumble Sale at Dymchurch Village Hall. 12 noon – 2pm.

Lots of bargains, come down and grab some!

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September 2nd Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are due to have Robin and Carla Betts come to talk to us about their family history of cheese making. The Betts family has been farming for centuries and has lately diversified into cheese making. The evening will involve the tasting of Kentish cheeses. New members are always welcome paying £5 for the remainder of the year. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

September 7th Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society will be holding their Autumn Show in the Aldington Village Hall. A range of fruit, vegetables, plants, cut flowers and flower arrangements will be on display. There is no entry charge but there will be a raffle, tea and cake. The Ashford Beekeepers will be holding their annual Honey Show in the adjacent hall making for an interesting afternoon. Doors to both shows open at 1.00pm with prize giving at 3.30. All visitors are welcome. Jean Evans 01233 720618 or colin.e123@btinternet.com September 7th & 8th “Step in to Hothfield’s History” Exhibition, 10.30am to 4.30pm, St Margaret’s Church, Hothfield Immerse yourself in an exhibition of Hothfield’s memories in our beautiful 13th century church. There will also be external displays comparing past views of the country estate with the current scene. Stand where the estate’s horses once worked and where the army trained in both World Wars, and touch the tree that was hit by a doodlebug. There will be a rare opportunity to visit the bell tower, and children’s competitions with prizes. Delicious light lunches, home-made cakes and refreshments available in the church café. Wheelchair accessible. Admission free, ample parking, all welcome! Proceeds to Friends of St Margaret’s and Hothfield History Society. www. hothfieldmemories.org.uk September 11th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We are due to have a lecture by Barry Venning entitled ‘Giles: His Life, Times and Cartoons’. Giles gave us a remarkable picture of half a century of British life. He was also a spreader of happiness and a genius with a common touch. New members are always welcome and visitors pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

September 12th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Mary Smith on ‘A Schoolgirl’s War’. Ex-Head teacher of Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Mary Smith, will tell about a recently revealed series of exquisite drawings and paintings. They were made during WW2 by an art teacher. The story is enhanced by former pupils’ recollections. Members £4 and nonmembers, who are always welcome, £5. Please ring 01580 764443 for further information.

September 14th Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Quiz Night at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 7pm. Tables of up to 6 at £7 each. To include ploughmans supper and dessert. BYOB. To book table phone Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 September 17th Romney Marsh Neighbourhood Watch meeting at 6.00 pm in the Assembly Rooms in New Romney, the purpose of the meeting is to establish a Romney Marsh Neighbourhood Watch Association to cover all villages and towns on the Marsh. It’s free to join and you are not expected to volunteer for anything unless you want. All are welcome and you can join on the night. We will have guest speakers and a question and answer session.

Refreshments will be available and car parking is nearby plus limited wheel chair access.

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

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Clubs & Societies BRABOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH

Plain Road, Brabourne Lees, Kent TN25 6QN

Enquiries; Please contact our Minister; Paul Muir 07929269777 or email; pjm436@hotmail.co.uk New website!! www.brabournebaptist.org. uk Please take a look at our new website to find information about any of our events and meetings.

Sunday Services: There is a regular service at 10.30am every week.

Morning Worship is followed by free refreshments in the side hall.

Messy Church; There will be no meeting in August.

Please phone Kathleen 01303 812536 for further details.

Art Club Our next meeting is on Tuesday August 13th from 10am – 12noon. Further details from Mike on 01303 812484. New members will be made very welcome!

Meeting Point; Please phone Cathy 01303 814132 for details.

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 August 16th .. 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

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 welcome new members. For any futher information please contact Elaine on 01303 863096 or Iona on 01303 238390.

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Makes 8 Ingredients 750g lean pork fillet, cubed Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 large red peppers, deseeded and cubed 2 courgettes, sliced 2 red onions, peeled and cubed 6 tbsp maple syrup 4 tbsp tomato ketchup

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Place the cubed pork in a non-metallic container and add the lemon juice, half the oil and the dried oregano and garlic. Toss to coat then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight.

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Meanwhile, mix the remaining oil, maple syrup, ketchup and mustard together and brush all over the kebabs for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time, until glazed and sticky. Serve immediately.

Marinating the meat in lemon juice and oil will make it extra tender. Add some chopped chilli for a spicy touch or add 2 tbsp light soy sauce, if liked.

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Why Doctors are Prescribing Mindfulness Mindfulness is increasingly recommended by doctors for mental health Mindfulness has gone from buzzword to a therapy increasingly prescribed by doctors. So what exactly is it – and who and how can it help?

Mindfulness is…

• Increasing your awareness of what’s going on inside and outside yourself in a particular moment.

• Stopping to really notice what you’re thinking and feeling, considering what events sparked these thoughts and feelings, and how they might change your behaviour.

• Paying attention to all the physical and emotional sensations you’re experiencing.

How can mindfulness help, and who will benefit from it?

Today, many of us lead very busy lives and rush through our days, reacting ‘off the cuff’ to things and often missing opportunities to take a breath and appreciate what’s around us.

Mindfulness means taking a step back to examine what’s going on rather than just reacting, and separating yourself, even if just momentarily, from past regrets and future worries by focusing on the present. It can help you gain a greater awareness of the drivers of your behaviours and anxieties, and so help you get better control of them.

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“It’s about allowing ourselves to see the present moment clearly.

When we do that, it can positively change the way we see ourselves and our lives,” says Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre.

Mindfulness can help you appreciate things that you previously took for granted, like the taste of your favourite sandwich or the birdsong as you leave for work. And by becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings, you can begin to see patterns and recognise those that aren’t helpful, and recognise

prevent depression in people who have had three or more bouts of depression in the past.

It’s also increasingly recommended by doctors for those suffering chronic conditions or pain (which can be the cause of ongoing stress), and for those suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. There’s emerging evidence that it can help with insomnia, too.

Practising Mindfulness So how do you practise mindfulness?

You can practise it anytime, anywhere, but it seems to work best if you make the effort to do it Mindfulness is increasingly regularly, and try to choose a time recommended by doctors for each day to practise it, in addition to occasions when you practise it mental health ‘on the go’. It could be: on the way to or from work; at lunchtime; first thing in the morning or last thing at night. Experiment to find signs of stress and anxiety earlier.

By recognising negative thought the time most convenient and patterns, we can help ourselves useful for you. learn to not let them overwhelm Reminding yourself to take us or lead us into a spiral of notice of your thoughts, feelings, negative, dominating thoughts body sensations and the world or negative actions that make the around you is the first step to situation worse (one of the main mindfulness. principles of Cognitive Behaviour The NHS recommends: Therapy (CBT)).

Noticing the everyday: focusing Mindfulness is something we on the details of what’s going on can all benefit from. However, around you. from a medical point of view, Trying something new: sitting in mindfulness is now officially a different seat in meetings or on recommended by the National the bus, or going somewhere new Institute for Health and Care for lunch, can also help you notice Excellence (NICE) as a way to the world in a new way.

Watching and naming your thoughts and feelings: trying to view them dispassionately.

“It might be useful to remember that mindfulness isn’t about making these thoughts go away, but rather about seeing them as mental events,” says Dr Williams.

“Imagine standing at a bus station and seeing ‘thought buses’ coming and going without having to get on them and be taken away. This can be very hard at first, but with gentle persistence it is possible.”

Identify them as they come and label them. “I’m worried about my Dad’s health.” “This is stress; I’ve got a busy week and I’m worried I won’t fit everything in.” “I’m anxious about my exam.”

You’ve probably heard the adage that often our fear of something is worse than the thing itself. By being aware of your fears and concerns, you may be able to recognise when you’re letting them grow disproportionately to the problem on which they’re based.

Freeing yourself from the past and future An important facet of mindfulness is the realisation that worries about the past or the future can dominate your thoughts and blight your present, stopping you from enjoying the time you have now.

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future for several minutes, try taking a few moments to focus yourself back in the now, and appreciate the day, hour and minute you’re in.

Taking time out: ideally having more formal, longer mindfulness sessions, where you focus on your breathing and your body, bringing your attention back whenever your mind wanders.

The NHS recommends the Mental Health Foundation’s online mindfulness course which can be found at www. bemindfulonline.com, or you can find a local teacher: bemindful.co.uk/learn-mindfulness.

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and general loss of pleasure in everyday life, it’s possible they are suffering from a condition called dysthymia. Also known as ‘Persistent Depressive Disorder’ and closely related to depression, this condition can last for years and, thanks to its undramatic symptoms, often goes undiagnosed.

My partner’s lost in the past Do you listen to Spotify while your partner still enjoys scratchy cassette recordings? Do you bristle each time he or she switches on the Yesterday channel, or counts out loose change instead of using a contactless card?

Age affects people in different ways and if you’re a forwardlooking person who is willing to embrace change, it can be frustrating when your partner seems happier living in the past.

If you can both laugh off your differences and set them aside, there’s no problem, but if your partner’s behaviour starts to affect your lifestyle as a couple, it could be a red flag for your relationship.

At 56, Stephen Adebusi-Jones is two years younger than his wife Mary, but she feels his attitude to life is typical of someone much older.

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“Steve always wanted to hear the latest band, experiment with different foods and travel to new places,” says Mary. ”But all that stopped after he turned forty five. These days he prefers to stay in, listening to the same music he played when he was young.

He even moans when I suggest something different, like trying out a new recipe.”

That’s a familiar story for Jamie Barber, who has lived with his

Nostalgia can become a kind of safety blanket partner Mimi for the past twentyfive years. “Mimi’s interest in Sixties nostalgia began when she started buying and selling vintage clothes and jewellery online,” Stephen explains. “She used to enjoy trawling charity shops and online auction sites for vintage buys, but now she just watches reruns of 1960s films and TV shows on YouTube.”

It can be hard to understand how a partner who was once positive, optimistic and adventurous could lose those qualities as they age. While it’s easy to accuse them of being ‘stuck in a rut’, a psychiatrist may take a different view. If your partner is displaying symptoms such as low energy

A person with dysthymia might suffer from low self-esteem, show little interest in daily activities and seem irritable and ‘down’ much of the time.

Avoiding social activities, not getting minor tasks done and losing concentration are also signs of this condition. The good news is that it can be relieved by a combination of talking therapy and medication.

If you believe that your partner’s mental health is at risk, you should encourage them to contact a GP. Alternatively you could find help from Age UK, which runs a free counselling service throughout the UK. Call Age UK’s helpline on 0800 678 1602 to locate a counsellor near you, or visit their website at ageuk.org.uk.

Whoever came up with the wise old adage “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift; that’s why they call it the present!” seems to have understood the importance of looking forward, rather than living in the past. If you can communicate that message to your partner, there’s a chance it could transform both your lives for the better.

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