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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the May edition. Spring has most certainly sprung, and for those that find mowing the lawn therapeutic (not me!), fill your boots, we have bank holidays galore on which to bring the garden up to scratch. But if you prefer to “chill out” and make the most of that valuable time off, please look within these pages, I’m sure you’ll find someone to come to your rescue, they’ll have your garden looking spick and span in no time. Please don’t forget to tell your rescuers where you found them though, and should you come across any trades that are not covered in this magazine please point them my way. I know some of you do because they usually tell me. Next month the magazine will be 14 years old, and with this in mind I’ve been looking back over the old editions back to 2005. It’s amazing just how many of my advertisers have been advertising since those early days but one has been with me from the very first edition – The Walnut Tree, Aldington (advertising in The Marsh magazine). As you know, it’s advertising income that makes it possible to produce the magazines and support our local events, clubs & societies, and run much loved editorial content such as recipes, puzzles, and publish local information all free of charge. Without such wonderful support from our readers none of this would be possible, the magazine must work for all involved. So to all of you I would like to say a sincere thank you. Next month will be a double editon covering Jun and July, so be sure to send in your July events in by 10th May. Have a great month.
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existing features that cannot be removed (perhaps a shed or fence) can either be recoloured or painted to fit in with the new scheme, or their current colour will have to be included with what you’re using for landscaping and planting.
Gardening Make it Minimal
For some, the ideal view from their back door is a flower-filled cottage-style garden brimming with colourful perfumed plants and flowers, buzzing with bees and with not a straight line in sight. But there is an increasing interest in a more minimalist style, where plants are grown in a much more designed situation, with straight lines aplenty but far fewer plants and yet each plant having a much greater individual impact. If you hanker after a minimalist garden, here are some suggestions for achieving the effect you want. One of the key design elements to a minimalist garden is simplicity. Decide on the plants you like that will suit your garden, and then keep the different types you use as low as possible. The biggest impact will be achieved if you use just a few, for example concentrating on ornamental grasses.
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Another key to the minimalist look is clever use of straight lines, ideally with a few right angles thrown in. Edges need to be sharply defined, perhaps using sleepers or other timber, or even angled metal. Make sure that planting does not interfere with the lines created by border
Edges need to be sharply defined, perhaps using sleepers or other timber edging, so keep plants well back. The colours on which you concentrate need to fit in with your personal preferences and the surroundings, but to increase that minimalist style try to restrict the number of colours used and the whole effect will be calmer and simpler. Any
A stunning minimalist effect can be achieved by using a single type of plant and a single type of container – for example, conifers of varying sizes look great in terracotta containers. The only variation here is in the size of the conifer: all colours, textures and plants are the same. It is easy to achieve by buying several different sizes of the same type of conifer and then keeping them clipped regularly so that they remain of differing sizes. Alternatively, if you can only get one size, trim them lightly to achieve the desired look, but remember most conifers won’t withstand hard pruning and are inclined to show their brown inner foliage if cut back too hard. Green, in the form of foliage, helps to add a feeling of tranquillity to a minimalist garden so make sure you include it, perhaps as neatly clipped box hedging or as a few bay lollipops in angular containers. Any containers need to be as plain as possible, a single colour ideally, and straightsided angular styles add to the minimalist slant too. An evenly spaced trio of pots, each with a single central plant, provides a perfect choice of container planting and will also bring
The Garden movement to the garden as the breeze sways the foliage. If you like topiary this can be a great choice but stick to simple tightly clipped spheres or ‘lollipops’, cubes or at most spirals; there is no space for a peacock, rabbit, bear or other fantastically sculptured creature if you’re going minimalist! Plants with simple or angular shapes such as iris, alliums, conifers, clipped box, canna or palms are an excellent choice, but take a look at what is available locally and opt for any of your personal (but simple) favourites.
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Grass alternatives such as gravel may feature highly. Gravel certainly makes for less maintenance than the classic grass, but make sure it stays weed-free and easy-care by installing a weed-membrane (rather like woven, plastic hessian) onto the soil before putting down the gravel. Thoroughly weed the area then firm and compact well before putting the fabric down and you this will ensure gravel without unwanted green shoots. Don’t be tempted to economise and use plastic sheeting as it won’t allow rain to penetrate, and after heavy rain you’ll end up with a flood plain! By Pippa Greenwood
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The dangers of heatstroke Summer can be a great time to help your dog become fit and healthy, particularly if they’ve become a little sluggish over the winter months. Warm weather and long days are made for dog walking, but is it too hot for your dog to exercise? Helping your dog avoid heatstroke
Take plenty of water with you as dogs can become dehydrated very quickly in the heat and try to walk or exercise in shaded areas so they have a chance to cool down. Summer requires additional vigilance when exercising your dog, but you can keep them safe and healthy with a little extra care. By Ann Haldon
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Heatstroke is a serious health issue for dogs that can affect their internal organs and cause catastrophic damage very quickly. It’s a condition you need to watch out for in summer, particularly when exercising your dog. Controlling their environment when exercising is crucial during the summer – only walking them in the early morning or late evening is a good way to reduce the chances of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. What are the symptoms of heatstroke? • Breathing rapidly or panting heavily • Red gums • An agitated or anxious expression • Disorientation
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impact) or just on a feature wall. Or opt for a wall-sized mural – they are easy to order, sized to your dimensions, via specialist websites, and look absolutely amazing, whether the image is of, for example, a wooded glade, tropical palms, a cityscape, oversized flowers or a starry night sky.
The Modern Bedroom
Does your bedroom look a little dated, or is it brimming with contemporary style? We outline some quick and easy ways in which to give it a brand new look. A quiet retreat, a calm haven, and a cosy place in which you can relax, read, watch TV, listen to music, make phone calls or even sleep – your bedroom is your own personal space, and the ideal room in which to express your unique personality. If, however, it feels boring rather than beautiful, dull rather than delightful, why not consider a top-to-toe makeover? With some forward planning (and without spending a fortune) you can transform a tired space into a gorgeous room that you’ll love spending time in. A pop of colour Bold colours are on trend this spring, often quite dark and moody – an intriguing antidote to the careful beiges, greiges, stones and neutrals that have predominated over the last
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Beautiful bed linen To transform a bedroom from boring to boudoir, introduce sumptuous bed linens that are gorgeous to look at and soft to the touch. You may wish to use plain white as the basics, just adding a stunning throw, blanket, eiderdown or quilt – or several – for a jolt of eye-catching colour and pattern. Or go for broke and put colour with colour, plains with patterns, and revel in the excitement and drama of layered vibrancy.
few decades. Where better than a bedroom to go for this dark décor? Be brave and use fuchsia, turquoise, emerald, orange, mustard or deep blue in arresting combinations or, if you don’t feel quite courageous enough, perhaps just cover one wall with a strong shade. Even the simple addition of a bright headboard, rug, throw or group of cushions can make all the difference.
Take the floor In a bedroom where wear and tear is not a factor, luxurious, deep-pile carpet laid wall-towall is an option to consider. It’s not cheap, however, so if that’s beyond your budget, consider sanding back your floorboards and either varnishing or painting them, then adding a rug or two in a bold, modern style (blocks of vivid colour, chevrons or Berber, perhaps) for heaps of character.
On the walls A new paint colour will transform the room. Experiment by using a tester pot to cover a large sheet of card and sticking it to different walls at various times of the day, so you can see how the colour changes according to the light. Another way to make a difference is to use patterned wallpaper, all over (for huge
Lights fantastic Assess your lighting and ensure it’s both subtle and flattering. You can make it more adaptable by adding table or floor lamps in the corners and fitting a dimmer switch to the central pendant. Even changing the bulbs makes a difference – LED for energy saving, choosing warm
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white and not overly bright. For bedside reading, a pair of swing-arm, wall-mounted lights will free up space on a bedside table, or go with the on-trend look and hang a bare filament bulb from a coloured cotton flex that’s suspended either from the ceiling or a wall-mounted bracket.
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Wardrobes, chests of drawers, blanket boxes and bookcases are an investment, and not necessarily items that you’ll want to replace too often. But there are ways in which to improve or disguise such furnishings that are old-fashioned, overly bulky or otherwise just not quite right. A lick of paint works wonders, for example, though it’s inadvisable on anything antique. Sand thoroughly, undercoat and cover with a top coat – choosing either a colour which will stand out or, if your aim is to minimise the look of the piece, the same colour as the wall behind. It’s also possible to paste wallpaper (or wrapping paper, maps, sheet music, posters – the list is endless) onto the flat panels of wooden furniture, painting the rest of the piece in a co-ordinating colour to give it a quirky new look. Another surprisingly effective upgrade is simply to change the knobs or handles for something more sleek and modern. It may even be possible to do the same for feet or legs, where appropriate.
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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 10th Ashford Flower Club will be holding a demonstration at St Simon Stock Catholic Church Brookfield Road Ashford TN23 4EU by Helga Cukure Called ‘Box of English Delights’ Starts at 7.30 Doors open 7.00 Visitors welcome. May 13th Smeeth W.I. have a ‘mixed bag’ evening meeting. We will discuss and vote on the two Resolutions put forward by National W.I. We also look forward to a visit from the volunteer team of Kent Fire and Rescue who will advise on ways to keep ourselves and others safe. On a lighter note there will be a Charity Fashion show where members have been invited to wear items purchased from charity shops which they have bought for not more than ten pounds! We meet at Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall at 7.30pm. Any lady visitor is most welcome to join us and for further information do please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932. May 22nd The Probus club of Ashford has planned a day outing to Titsey Place and Gardens, Near Limpsfield. An interesting day is planned with historic talks within the grounds and house. For more info email marron.tritton@talktalk.net 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. May 24th Summer Fair and Octogenarian Games 2-4 pm at Spring Grove School, Wye. There’ll be stalls, raffle, tombola, miniature donkeys, teas, Pimms, ice creams... and Octogenarian athletes competing in their Games! We’d love you to join us. Free parking. Entry by programme at the gate (£1 adults, children free). In aid of Dementia UK
The Development of the English Landscape Garden A 3 day Garden History course at Godinton House, Ashford TN23 3BP Friday 10th, 17th and 24th May 2019 10am-3pm This course will trace the origins and development of the English landscape garden throughout the eighteenth century. Tutor – Sally Ann Wardroper BA(Hons), MA, Cert.Ed. Cost £90 including tea/coffee, home-made cake, entry to the gardens at Godinton and all printed material. Please bring a packed lunch. For more information or to book please contact wardroper7@gmail.com or 07873726005
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Saturday 4th May 2019 at 7.30pm Colyer-Fergusson Hall University of Kent, Canterbury
Tickets: £20, £16, £12 (under 16s half price) Gulbenkian Theatre Box Office Tel: 01227 769075 or online at www.thegulbenkian.co.uk www.ashfordchoral.org.uk Reg. Charity no. 1041943
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What’s On May 24th The Probus Club of Ashford will be holding their Ladies Invitation Lunch. For futher info email marron.tritton@talktalk.net
June 12th The Arts Society, Egerton which meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Egerton’s Millennium Hall, has its AGM but visitors and prospective new members are welcome to attend the following lecture at 2:30pm. The talk is entitled ‘The GPO Film Unit - the Birth of Documentary Films’ by Howard Smith (an all-round graphic designer). The GPO Film Unit had extraordinary influence over its 10 year life and many of its team went on to use their innovative techniques in feature films. Visitors pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. June 21st – 30th Stour Music. Booking is now open for the annual early music festival that takes place over two weekends at the medieval church of All Saints’ Boughton Aluph, TN25 4EU, overlooking the Stour Valley. On Fridays and Saturdays there are concerts at 7.30pm, followed by the candle-lit Late Night Extra at 10pm, and on Sunday afternoons at 3pm. Highlights include The Sixteen (Friday 21st June 7.30pm), Trevor Pinnock & Friends (Saturday 22nd 7.30pm), a semistaged production of Monteverdi’s Orfeo (Friday 28th June 7.30pm),Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with Brecon Baroque and violinist Rachel Podger (Saturday 29th June 7.30pm). Tickets from £10. Drinks and snacks served in the Festival Marquee. Full programme and booking details at www.stourmusic.org.uk, or phone box office 01227 769075. General enquiries: 01233 812740. June 29th Kennington Summer Fayre. This longrunning community event is somewhat unusual in that the stalls are mostly from local not-forprofit organisations and avoid commercial and home-business providers (www.facebook.com/ KenningtonSummerFayre)
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Saturday 15th June 2019 12pm to 4pm What's On at the Best of Local Country Fairs? Skittles
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How to get there … Just a few minutes off the A28 between Chilham and Wye Admission £2
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an amateur production by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd
June 8th Art Exhibition of fine darwn imaginative work in gouache at Malthouse Farris Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph TN25 4EX. Open fro 11am till 5pm. Extra dates also include, June 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd.
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June 3rd Woodchurch Local history Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are scheduled to hear a talk entitled ‘Babies Castle of Hawkhurst’ by Sylvia Golding and Joyce Saunder. ‘Babies Castle’, which was a Barnardo’s home accommodating up to 120 babies, finally closed in 1965. We are fortunate to hear our speakers give first hand accounts of their life and work there. New members are welcome and visitors pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.
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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. Food! Glorious Food! at Messy Churc:h: Saturday May 4 from 3 - 5pm Fun for all the family with a story about the Parable of the Grand Feast, puppets, crafts, food and lots more!! Please phone Kathleen 01303 812536 for further information. Art Club: Our next meeting is on Tuesday May 14 from 10am – 12noon. Further details from Mike on 01303 812484. New members will be made very welcome! Meeting Point: Please phone Cathy on 01303 814132 for any 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 May 17. 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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Fresh Cherry & Almond Cake This delicious fruity cake can be served warm as a dessert or cold as a classic afternoon tea cake.
Ready in: 1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling time | Serves 8
Ingredients 225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 225g golden caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 4 medium eggs, beaten 300g fresh cherries, pitted and halved 100g ground almonds 150g icing sugar
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Preheat the oven to 170C, fan 150C, gas mark 3. Grease a 20cm round deep cake tin with the extra butter and line the base and sides with baking paper. Place the butter and caster sugar in a large mixing bowl and using a handheld electric mixer beat together until very pale and creamy. Gradually pour in the eggs, beating well after each addition. If the mixture starts to separate slightly, stir in a spoonful of the flour. Sift over the rest of the flour and fold in gently with a metal spoon. Toss the cherries into half of the ground almonds, and fold into the mixture with the rest of the ground almonds. Spoon into the prepared cake tin and gently level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, until the cake is risen, golden and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Whilst the cake is still cooling make the icing: sift the icing sugar into a bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp warm water and mix to make a thin icing. Spoon the icing over the warm cake, allowing some to drizzle down the side. Decorate with extra cherries and serve warm or cold.
The fresh cherries will mostly sink during baking but this is perfectly normal, giving a moist fruity layer at the base of the cake. It’s best eaten within 2 days of baking.
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Local Markets Ashford Farmer’s Market First Sunday of every month from 10am to 2pm in the lower High Street. Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thursday morning. Contact 01233 740176 Egerton Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall Rolvenden - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall Rye Farmers Market Every Wednesday at Strand Quay 10am - 1 pm (From Midday Oct - April) Rye Market Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park. Early till around 3pm (depending on the weather)
Rye Country Market Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill. Every Friday 10am -11.30am Tenterden Country Market Every Friday 9.30am -11.00am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road. Tenterden High Street Market Friday’s – 0830 – 1400
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grew up in the Sixties and Seventies believing they didn’t need ‘a piece of paper’ to validate their relationship are now re-thinking, as age and ill-health begin to take their toll. According to figures recently released by the Office for National Statistics, marriage rates amongst older people have been steadily increasing for the past few years.
The steady rise of the ‘Silver Splicers’ When Shelagh McCarthy’s live-in partner of 21 years died suddenly in a car crash, she was left to deal with much more than her grief. Shelagh, aged 54, and her partner Justin, 58, moved in together after Justin divorced his first wife. Although he and Shelagh pooled their financial resources and shared a house, the couple chose not to marry. “Justin was very upset by the divorce, which got quite messy and acrimonious,” Shelagh explains. “I guess for him the decision not to marry was a case of ‘once bitten, twice shy’, while I had always been a bit of a rebel and generally disliked the idea of being tied down by marriage.” Unfortunately Shelagh and Justin, both busy with demanding jobs, never made time to discuss what might happen if one of them died. It was only after Justin’s accident that Shelagh discovered she 26
had no legal claim to his estate. “He had never made a will and therefore everything, including his house, where we had both lived, passed straight to the grown-up children from his first marriage,” Shelagh explains. All that remained from her 21-year relationship was her clothes and a few personal possessions.
Common law partners don’t have any legal partnership rights Love or money? There are around 3.3 million unmarried couples in England and Wales. Despite the fact that they are usually referred to as ‘common law partners,’ none have any legal partnership rights. However, there’s growing evidence that marriage-averse couples who
In fact, later-life marriages are proving so popular that a catchy name – ‘Silver Splicers’ – has been coined to describe the phenomenon. It may sound romantic, but it’s hard to tell from statistics alone whether couples are marrying for love or for financial reasons. When it comes to tax matters, it can’t be denied that most couples are better off in a legal partnership. In his popular Money Saving Expert blog, personal finance expert Martin Lewis has listed “Seven main financial rights of marriage”. These include: a £900 tax break (which applies where one individual in a married couple or civil partnership pays basic 20% tax rate and the other is a non-taxpayer); automatic exemption from inheritance tax; ISA allowances that can be passed on when your spouse dies; and the opportunity to inherit some of your husband or wife’s state pension. Legal partnerships also provide an opportunity to move savings and investment between partners in order to benefit if one partner falls into a lower tax bracket.
Changing minds on marriage In the same blog, Martin Lewis suggests that some of the benefits available to married couples have been designed as “deliberate Government social-engineering, to reward marriage through the tax system.” While these tax breaks may tempt some marriage-averse couples into tying the knot, others are not so easily persuaded. For some people a wedding, with all its associations of convention, tradition and religion, feels more like an imposition than a celebration of love. Visual artist Martin Bayliss has three children with his partner Katya, with whom he has lived for the past 27 years. He sums up the couple’s feelings when he says: “In the past, Katya and I have
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discussed getting married for financial reasons, but have been put off by all the cultural baggage surrounding weddings. We’d prefer a really low-key occasion but we know that as soon as we mention it to friends and family, we’ll be under pressure to meet their expectations.” A civil partnership ceremony would probably be closer to the sort of event favoured by Martin and Katya, but at present this option is only available to same-sex couples. Civil partnerships provide an opportunity to remove some of the ‘cultural baggage’ by stripping away much of the ritual associated with weddings: although the ceremony (which steers clear of any religious references) does require some formal wording, it doesn’t ask the
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couple to exchange vows as they would in a register office. After Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan won a legal battle to gain the right to form a civil partnership late last year, Prime Minister Theresa May promised to end the ban on heterosexual couples entering civil partnerships. Currently there is no definite timeline for the new legislation to come into force, but once civil partnership becomes an option for marriage-averse couples like Martin and Katya, it’s possible that even more ‘Silver Splicers’ will commit to a legal partnership, with the aim of securing some peace of mind for the future. By Kate McLelland
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Yoga and Nutrition Workshop Saturday 15th June Having a great sleep experience is one of the most important processes that our body naturally needs for good health and wellbeing. Generally, a healthy night of sleep is between 6 – 8 hours and you should feel refreshed on wakening. Our fast paced lives are not really helping us restore the balance so if you don’t enjoy a restful night’s sleep then here are some useful tips from Elaine. You Are What You Eat - how is your overall nutrition? If you are low in magnesium, this could really affect your bedtime bliss. It could be worth getting some advice on increasing your magnesium levels not only for sleep but for overall optimum health. It is believed that up to 75% of us consume less than the recommended daily amount of magnesium (300mg per day). A deficiency can affect calcium absorption, normalised muscle function, energy production and hormonal health. You can book an appointment with Elaine, a Registered Nutritionist using her website www.nutritionwise.uk Reduce Stress and Drink Less - everything in moderation as the saying goes but too much caffeine can really interfere with your sleep pattern. Not only does caffeine keep you awake, but if you are stressed, it can trigger your body to produce more of the stress hormone Cortisol, which will affect your body’s effort to relax and naturally fall asleep. Reduce caffeine intake throughout the day by gradually eliminating caffeinated tea, coffee and cola. Ideally replace with water and calming teas such as camomile or mint. Even green tea contains caffeine and alcohol is another offender so just reduce it. Review Your Bedtime Routine - did you know that every hour that you sleep before 12am equates to 2 hours afterwards? The earlier you can go to bed, the more quality your sleep will be. Try incorporating a pre-snooze routine. This means switching off the computer and mobile phone at least an hour before bedtime, so the mind has a chance to calm down. The more time you allow your mind to consciously process the day, the less your subconscious mind has to process in your sleep.
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Help Your Brain and Cut the Daylight - melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the brain to help us fall asleep and awaken when daylight commences. If your room is too bright you may want to consider darker curtains or a blind to help you get a restorative night’s sleep. But if you are stressed and need the tools to help you unwind and relax then yoga is really beneficial in helping lower the cortisol levels which hinder melatonin production at night……So, Make Time for Relaxation - do you ever get a chance to hold some space in your mind? If you need to escape from a hectic household or a stressful job then a relaxing bath may help with essential oils. A relaxing yoga session and breathing techniques to really lower the cortisol production from your adrenals will help you restore the balance to a good night’s sleep. Mindfulness has been a wellbeing buzzword for several years now and the only way to see if the benefits of a calm, more focused mind are true is to try it. Book onto our Yoga and Nutrition Workshop in June! Elaine is an advocate of yoga and has teamed up with experienced yogi, Keighley to host a Yoga & Nutrition Workshop on Saturday 15 June from 10 -1 pm at Pluckley Village Hall. This involves a morning of uplifting yoga & breathing techniques to restore balance to mind & body then a workshop from Elaine on mindful eating & how gut health can improve sleep, mood, and our immune system. Costs £30.00 paid in advance. Mats, equipment & light refreshments provided. Limited places so book early to avoid disappointment contact Keighley on 07765221374 or Elaine using www.nutritionwise.uk
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However, you may prefer to use walks as a chance for some quiet time to yourself. You could listen to music or an audiobook to distract yourself and prevent boredom – music may help you get into a rhythm and walk faster, or you could even learn a language. However, always make sure that you remain aware of your surroundings and can hear traffic or people approaching. If you are concerned about wearing headphones while you walk, look at AfterShokz Bone Conduction Headphones. These sit on bones on the sides of your head but not in your ears, meaning you can even conduct a conversation A brisk pace is around 3 miles an while wearing them. hour – if you’re relatively fit, you Raise money for a good cause should still be able to talk, but not Many charities have sponsored sing a song. The free NHS Active walks, ranging from a few laps of 10 app handily tells you when the local park to longer treks in the you’re walking fast enough and UK or in exotic locations abroad. suggests ways to fit in more brisk For National Walking Month, the British Heart Foundation is walking. promoting the Just Walk initiative to encourage you to raise money Walking: so good in an organised walk. Tying in with for you, it should be this is their Walk to School Week from the 16th to the 20th May, prescribed. where they ask teachers, parents An added benefit of walking and children to put their best foot outside is exposure to sunshine. forward and walk to school each Particularly through the late day.
May: National Walking Month National Walking Month is an annual campaign to promote the benefits of walking. Of all the types of exercise someone could take up, it is perhaps walking that is the most accessible to all regardless of current levels of fitness or of income. It’s free, suitable for any age and can be done almost anywhere - walking is the ‘no excuses’ exercise. Here are some of the whys and hows of building this great exercise into your life. Your health Walking helps keep your heart and circulatory system healthy, lowering your risk of stroke and heart disease. It also gives your leg muscles and lungs a work out; reduces stress; helps you sleep; burns excess calories; and reduces your risk of osteoporosis, cancer, depression and Type 2 diabetes. Phew, that sounds so good it should be prescribed.
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You don’t have to walk miles to benefit, either. The NHS says even just a brisk 10-minute daily walk has many health benefits, counting towards your recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise.
spring and summer, this will topup your levels of Vitamin D which is good for your bone health and your immune system.
How and where to walk You can either set aside time for walking or integrate walking into your daily routine and journeys. Could you get the family out for an after-dinner walk, or persuade family or friends into a weekend ramble that ends at a pub or restaurant?
Be sociable – or get alone time Walking can be a chance to chat with your friends and family, away from distracting screens and chores. You could also take part in organised walks, whether that be • Wear supportive, suitable footwear. If you are walking to a Nordic walking class, a Walking work, you could take a smarter for Health walk, or joining a pair of shoes with you to walking group such as the change into. Ramblers (formerly the Ramblers Association). • Stay hydrated. Always take
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Routes and Groups An internet search for these resources will help you get started and stick at it, not just for May but throughout the year. Your local council website and/or local library should have information about footpaths, country parks and walking routes of interest such as heritage trails.
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Living Streets has information about walking in cities and their initiatives to encourage walking even when you don’t live or work in the countryside. www.livingstreets.org.uk. Walkit has an interactive walk planner to help you find the best city walking routes, including journey time, calorie burn, step count and carbon saving details: Hikideas has a searchable walk database and walk planner for both urban and more rural walks. Active 10 can be downloaded from the Apple app store or the Google Play store. Walk Unlimited is a hub for walking campaigns and routes: www.walkengland.org.uk. Walks with Wheelchairs provides information on routes suitable for those with access challenges: www.walkswithwheelchairs.com. Walks with Buggies provides information on routes suitable for buggies: www.walkswithbuggies.com.
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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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Ashford School The Stables Nursery, Opening September 2019 Ashford School is delighted to announce that The Stables Nursery is due to open in September 2019, following months of building and development. Set in the stunning rural village of Great Chart, The Stables will provide a nurturing environment in which children aged 3 months to 3 years will flourish and grow. The Stables Nursery, which has been built on the site of Ashford Prep School (3 years – 11 years), will provide second-to-none care for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Underpinned by the ethos of Adventurous Learning, experienced staff will encourage children to explore the world around them through play, whilst developing invaluable skills and characteristics that they will carry with them through their childhood. With access to all the Prep School facilities, including an adventure playground, swimming pool and the Ashford Prep School Nursery
(3 years – 4 years), The Stables Nursery will provide the perfect opportunity for a seamless transition into the next stages of a child’s education. It is also perfectly situated for a smooth morning drop-off for families with children of both Nursery and Prep School age. Children will benefit from newly-built, modern facilities and a large play area on the Prep School grounds. They will be encouraged to develop their imagination and creativity with enquiring minds by listening to music, playing instruments, role play, acting out stories, dancing and moving to music, responding to their senses, painting, drawing and other craft activities. The Nursery will be open 50 weeks of the year, from 07:30 to 18:30. Please contact registrar@ ashfordschool.co.uk if you would like more information, or to enrol your child. 37
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