Wye October 2019 by The Village Directory

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Village Directory October 2019 Edition • Issue 128 • Royal Mail

Wye Area

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sort of material that will look great. You can use a pile of rubble or broken bricks to create the classic mound shape, as this will be hidden later by the good-looking rocks. The rubble pile should also ensure that drainage remains good for the plants later on, as alpines typically hate being too wet.

The Rock Garden Is Alive… If you have ever dreamed of Sound of Music landscapes, then why not get on and create your own? Maybe there’s not room for an entire mountain range in your garden, but there may well be space for your very own rock garden. So what do you need to do? You’ll need to choose a fairly sunny spot, ideally away from overhanging deciduous trees – most alpine plants like a fair bit of light and detest becoming clogged up with deteriorating leaves. Even if space is limited – and it always seems to be – make the rock garden on as large a scale as possible; it’ll have far more impact and planting opportunities, and more of a realistic feel. If possible include some gullies running down the rock garden, perhaps ending in a pond or pool. This means 4

you will need to arrange the rocks so that water can trickle or run down between them or over their surfaces. Where the water runs over rock there will be no need to install a special surface, but beneath rocks you can use guttering or drainage pipes, making sure that they are hidden either by soil or rock outcrops.

Old chunks of concrete will just look like a rubble pile with plants! Get yourself a good selection of rock. However tempting it might be to recycle the chunks of concrete left after you’ve done a bit of large-scale DIY, the end result will look like a rubble pile with plants! There are local and mail-order suppliers who will have just the

Use upturned turves on top of the mound, laid grassy side down to stop all the soil to be placed upon it from slipping down amongst the rocks. You need a layer of sandy soil, to a depth of about 30cm (12in), over the top of the turves. Using string and pegs mark out where you want to create each outcrop of rock – if you just stud your mound of soil with randomly inserted bits of rock it’ll end up looking like a pudding, not a rock garden! Once the soil is well-firmed, use a spade (or a trowel if you are working to a smaller scale), to carefully dig out a hole for each rock. They need to be embedded in the soil so that they are properly secure and won’t shift even in heavy rain. Keep the rocks wellpositioned and secure by using smaller bits of stone beneath them to wedge

The Garden them firmly. Next, add some more soil over these bits of stone and then more soil between the rocks when they are all in position. Water it well to settle the soil and top up if necessary. When it comes to choosing plants you can get alpines in nurseries and garden centres now, but generally speaking those plants that are looking their most showy will be on prominent display. So, buy just a few plants when you are ready to plant up the rock garden, then go on further shopping sprees throughout next spring and summer – this way you can get an array of alpines to provide flowers and interest throughout most of the year. Arrange your plants, still in their pots, on the surface of the soil. When you are happy with how they look, use a trowel to make a planting hole, then remove the pot, pop the plant in the hole, and fill in around it with some compost. When you have finished planting you can top-dress the soil surface with good-looking horticultural grit or gravel. By Pippa Greenwood

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ello everyone, Mowgli here. Hope you have all had a great summer! We have been busy as ever and we are now looking forward to autumn.

o you all remember Jane’s much prized Laura Ashley rug that I just can’t resist sharpening my claws on? Before it gets hoovered Jane has to get down on hands and knees and cut the loops I have pulled off. It can cause a bit of chaos if visitors pop in that don’t know me very well and the rug hasn’t been trimmed recently….. Anyway, I loved the rug. Comfy, soft and just the best thing for claws. Apparently though I had wrecked it beyond repair, and without my knowing Jane has been searching for a new rug for months. One that she thought I wouldn’t like to sharpen my claws on. Imagine my surprise one day when Clive and Josh carried a long rolled up rug into the house! And proceeded to replace our old faithful with it. Outrageous! The new rug is outrageously soft and although the humans love it Ebony and I cannot even bear to WALK on it. We avoid it at all costs and jump from table to sofa to the windowsill just to avoid it. Jane is looking smug. Aren’t humans very very annoying? I guess in the spirit of fairness I should mention that we have been bought 3 new floor scratchers- they sit on the floor and we stand on the back of them and scratch away. They are obviously nowhere near as good as a Laura Ashley rug and I do not want to sound too positive about them but let’s just say they are not too bad! And Clive says that before anyone feels sorry for us I should point out we already have two cat scratching trees- one that goes up to the ceiling (that we completely ignore) and a smaller window height one we have had since kittens (that we destroy annually. It has to have a winter refurb each year…)

nother new excitement is the bird feeders. We have had bird feeders before but Saskia the squirrel has always destroyed them in a 8

matter of days. Lovely Anita who comes to help with our house every week bought us one and it is hanging outside the bedroom window. We love Anita. She always makes sure we are OK and we never go hungry! Anyway, Saskia has been doing her best with the new bird feeder but after several modifications and the fitting of a squirrel baffle the feeder is still hanging in there and we have a number of regular avian visitors. Saskia also comes daily and to be honest as long as she doesn’t destroy everything she is welcome to a few nuts and seeds! Will let you all know if Saskia has made any progress with the feeder next month!

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Pick a retirement hobby while you are still working Retirement beckons, and with it the opportunity to do the things you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t had time for. However, research by the Skipton Building Society has shown that we don’t always follow up on our dreams of an active retirement: apparently many of us start to feel bored and undervalued within just ten months of stopping work. According to the Age UK Index of Wellbeing in Later Life, the rate of our general wellbeing can increase by 20% if we simply engage with the world around us, whether that’s through social activities in the community, physical activities or creative pastimes.

Finding the right hobby can help you make new friends and give you a sense of purpose, which ultimately benefits both your physical and mental health. But here are so many options, it’s often hard to know where to begin.

Sociable hobbies Joining a choir can be one of the most rewarding ways to spend your leisure time. It’s estimated that a staggering 2.8 million Britons now belong to a choir, and recent research has shown that group singing is a particularly fast way to create social bonds – in other words, it’s a speedy short cut to making new friends. Other ways to meet people include volunteering at an animal shelter, joining a book or film club or local amateur dramatic society, helping at a charity shop, or starting a social media group such as a neighbourhood watch. Home alone If you want something you can do at home, creative hobbies such as upcycling furniture, card-making or jewellerymaking could be perfect. Get inspired by the speedy arts and crafts videos available on YouTube or scour charity shops and second-hand bookstores

Buy vintage jigsaws and share the completed pictures with friends online, write poetry or short stories, take up knitting or baking or learn to fix up an old car. Alternatively, find a pen pal in the UK or overseas with the help of clever phone apps that make it easy for you to chat to people all over the world. The great outdoors Exercise is important for health. Whether you choose something like metal detecting (which you can do on your own) or Nordic walking (which you would normally do as part of a group), there are so many hobbies that encourage you to explore the great outdoors and get fit in the process. Fishing, trainspotting, birdwatching and amateur astronomy are also popular and will encourage you to get out and about in the open air. Although you may be tempted to put off choosing a hobby until you’ve finally finished work, the evidence suggests that it’s a good idea to have a plan in place. With a little preparation you should be able to walk out of work and straight into a life filled with exciting new possibilities. By Kate McLelland

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From traditional wooden boards to soft carpet, funky rubber to classic stone, flooring is fundamental to the look and feel of a room. What flooring where? Flooring must be practical. For the hall and probably the living room, too, the toughest, most durable flooring is best, while a more delicate type will be fine in a spare bedroom. For kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and conservatories, consider how well it will withstand spills, splashes and general humidity. Choose the right flooring for each space and it will both look good and last.

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Timber Beautiful and hard-wearing, timber floorboards are available in a range of colours and patterns. It is often possible to recondition an existing wood floor by mending or replacing damaged boards and sanding carefully, then finishing it with oil, wax or lacquer. If not, choose new hardwood from an environmentally friendly source or seek out recycled boards from an architectural salvage yard – these have the advantage

Carpet Soft, warm and quiet underfoot, carpet comes in two main types: woven, which is harder-wearing and more expensive, and tufted, the durability of which is related to its pile height and density. Carpets are classified for light, moderate, general, heavy and extra-heavy domestic use. Select a tough carpet for a hallway: perhaps an 80:20 (wool:nylon) twist classified for heavy domestic, while for a living room a combination of a luxury look with a robust performance, such as a loop or velvet pile, would be best. A spare bedroom carpet could be more delicate – a velvet or Saxony classified for light domestic use, for example. For a seamless look, lay carpet suitable for general use throughout. Carpets are

The success of any flooring depends on the sub-floor underneath. It must be level and dry, with no protruding nails. A good quality underlay will prolong carpet life and add comfort and insulation, while laying thin sheets of board may be necessary to prepare for sheet flooring such as vinyl or lino. Before laying heavy stone tiles, the sub-floor may need reinforcing – check with your builder or a structural engineer if in doubt. Tiles are best laid onto a smooth concrete or cement-based backer board.

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lifetime and have a beautiful, individual grain and patina. In areas that might become wet and slippery choose a version that is matt or slightly textured – sanded for a rough finish, or riven for an attractive, hand-split effect. Ceramic tiles are heat- and water-resistant, hard-wearing and low maintenance. They vary widely in price and come in a vast array of shapes, sizes and designs. Unglazed terracotta tiles (or quarry tiles) are rugged and non-slip.

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HEART Support Group Now in our 10th Year, is affiliated to the British Heart Foundation. New members can be assured of a friendly welcome. Evening meetings, usually include a topical speaker, are held on the 1st THURSDAY of the month (excluding Jan and Aug) at the Meeting Room, Stour Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1ET at 7.30 pm unless stated otherwise. Car parking is free after 6pm. Meetings last about an hour, followed by light refreshments and a raffle. Newcomers are welcome to just come along and enjoy the evening, and find out what the group is all about. There is no membership fee, just a small admission charge per meeting towards the hire of the room. If transport is needed we will do our best to arrange it. Once a month a walk is arranged for group members and friends organized by one of our group. For further details, find us on Facebook or call Tony Westgate 01303 260282 tony.westgate45@gmil.com or Liz Williams 01233 732560 eawilltn26@aol.com. Getting Active, Staying Active. Keeping your heart your heart healthy by being active. There’s a lot you can do right now that will help you become more active. It needn’t be a big change to your daily habits, but it could have a big impact on your heart health. Try letting something go. Is there anything that doesn’t get you active –like

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Fall into a good book this autumn The Dutch House – Ann Patchett This is a book about the bond between siblings, the repercussions of past events that echo down the years and the attachment people can feel for a place. In this case, the place is a big, grand house, and the siblings are Danny and his big sister, Maeve. Their mother flees when Danny is just a toddler, leaving Maeve to step into her shoes. When the children gain a stepmother, they soon learn they’re not welcome in their own home and the future they had planned comes tumbling down. A beautifully written, gentle book, The Dutch House is one to savour.

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Time to Eat – Nadiya Hussain Like to eat home-cooked food but often struggle to find the time? This book is for you. From batch-cooking to making the most of leftovers, plus plenty of quick and simple recipes, Time to Cook is a treasure trove of ideas. Enjoy Harissa Bean Pizza for brunch (with just ten minutes hands-on time), followed by One Tray Peanut Chicken for dinner and Caramelized Biscuit Traybake for pudding.

How to Create your Garden – Adam Frost During spring and summer, it can be a challenge just to keep the grass cut and the weeds at bay. Come autumn, the garden is a bit easier to manage, so it’s a good time to start planning for next year. This book is packed with practical advice, from designing walkways to revitalising borders and building water features. Step-by-step instructions, bright photos and illustrations, and an easy-going writing style make the process of garden design all the more enjoyable.

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Tall Tales and Wee Stories – Billy Connolly

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L i v e Ja z z 2019

T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b At T h e To we r To B o o k C a l l : 0 7 3 8 8 1 2 7 2 2 9 All gigs start at 8pm ~ All gigs £12 admission Seat Bookings: 01303 277175 Email: folkestonejazz@gmail.com Website: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk October 1st

Craig Milverton Quartet

October 10th

Derek Nash 8pc Sax Appeal

October 17th

Rob Barron Quintet

October 24th

Tommaso Starace Italian Quartet

October 31st

Tina May with The Nikki Iles Trio

November 5th

Matt Waites Quintet

November 14th Vasilis Xenopoulos Quintet November 21st Jeff Hooper with The John Pearce Trio November 28th. Pete Long ( Benny Goodman) Quartet December 5th

Alex & Willie Garnett Quintet

December 10th The Jazz Christmas Party

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October October 7th Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are scheduled to hear a talk by Daphne Charman and Chris Read entitled ‘Deadman’s Island and Dr. Sid’. Deadman’s Island lies off the north coast of Kent and a number of skeletons have recently been discovered there. What is the story here and who was Dr.Sid.? New society members are very welcome as are visitors who pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. October 9th R.A.F Association Hythe and Romney Marsh branch annual Wings Appeal Swing Band Concert at the Tower Theatre Folkestone. Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £12, concessions £11. Box office 01303 223925. October 9th The Arts Society, Egerton meets at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We will host a lecture by Sarah Dunant entitled ‘The Borgias: the Most Infamous Family in History’. The lecture reveals the real family that dominated the Papacy and Italian politics during the last decade of the 15th century. Sarah Dunant is an author, broadcaster and critic who has published 13 novels including 6 which feature the Borgias. New society members are very welcome and visitors pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. October 10th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Mark Lewis on ‘Smuggling in Kent’. Mark will tell the amazing story of smuggling in the eighteenth century which took place on our doorstep. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information. October 11th Ashford Flower Club are having a demonstration by Robin White called ‘Out of the Box’ at the St Simon Stock RC Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU. Start time 7.30pm. Visitors welcome October 12th Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Ladies Afternoon Tea and Catwalk Fashion Show at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 3pm. High st fashion at bargain prices. Tickets £5 from Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 October 12th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden. Doors open at 6pm, for 6.30pm start, refreshments afterwards. 12th - Stephen Morrell. 19th - Matt Gibson, evening of Clairvoyance. 26th - Philip & Maria. November 2nd - Vicky Diprose. EC. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook, Tenterden Spiritualist Centre. October 16th The U3A Group will have their monthly meeting at Gartholwg Adult Learning Centre on when members will hear a talk by Edwin Parry on the subject of “The Jews of the Valleys” As always visitors welcomed. October 16th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets

at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. We will be taking a look at ‘Security on your computer and the internet in general’. Membership is £10 per year for 10 meetings but visitors are most welcome (£2 per meeting). Enquiries to secretarywkcc@yahoo. co.uk or visit website or contact Adrian Lidgett 01580 291931 October 18th & 19th Woodchurch Players present, in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm: ‘Emma’ adapted from the classic novel by Jane Austen, tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/woodchurchplayers or from the Woodchurch Hub, on The Green October 19th Murder Mystery Evening Smarden Charter Hall at 7pm. Play by Murder Again followed by Paella donated by Blue Egg Catering and Desert. Members of the cast will circulate during supper to allow guests to interrogate them to uncover the murderer. Prizes for the winning table, Bar and Raffle. Tickets £20 from West End House Gallery or Friends of Smarden Church http://fosc.yolasite.com/ Tel: 01233 770182/695 October 23rd The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall when we will have a demonstration by Jenny Gore from Headcorn Flower Arrangers. (The flowers become a raffle prize so remember to buy a ticket). If you would like our events calendar for 2019 contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome October 25th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next meeting will be in the village hall commencing 7.15 for 7.30 pm when the AGM will be held followed by wine, nibbles and a display of old photos depicting village scenes. For any enquiries please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451, email brabournewendy@gmail.com. or visit our NEW website at www.basgs.com

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October 26th Sewing Room Sale. Our annual sale of remnants, wool and craft materials, with lots of card-making papers. Raising funds for Canterbury Oast Trust, a local charity that supports adults with a learning disability. Free admission, 10am - 2pm at the victory Hall Hamstreet TN26 2NJ. October 26th Biddenden Bowls Club Annual Quiz Night at the New Village Hall at 7 for 7.30 p.m. Tickets £5 per person (pay on the night), please bring your own snacks and drinks, there will be a raffle on the night, and to book a table please contact Martin 01580 291649. October 26th & 27th Art & Craft Exhibition. Original works of Art will be on sale created by local Artists. Paintings framed and unframed, wood carvings and sundry items, all at reasonable prices. London Ashford Airport, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 9QL. Admission and parking free October 26th Smarden Christmas Fair 10.00am – 2.30pm at Smarden Charter Hall, Chessenden Lane, Smarden, Ashford TN27 8NF. Includes Crafts and charity stalls; gifts, christmas cards and stocking fillers, home-made jams, jellies and chutneys, local history publications, Delicious cakes, tea and coffee made and served by Smarden W.I.; A Fantastic Raffle including a Smarden Hamper. For further details contact Gill Bromley 01622 890214 or e-mail gillbrom57@ btinternet.com. Don’t miss this popular annual event! Contact Gill Bromley gillbrom57@btinternet.com 01622 890214

Garden History Course Humphry Repton and the Picturesque A 2 day garden history course at Godinton House, Ashford TN23 3BP Wednesday 30th October and Wednesday 6th November 2019 10am-3pm Humphry Repton was the self-appointed successor to Capability Brown, and is well known for his famous 'Red Books'. The cult of the Picturesque was an important phenomenon in the 1790s, often expressed through poetry and essays, and it had a direct influence on garden design, as well as landscape tourism. This course will examine Repton’s garden designs and consider the effect of the Picturesque, both on his work, and the wider cultural landscape. Tutor – Sally Ann Wardroper BA(Hons), MA, Cert.Ed.

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November 1st “Light Party” 5pm – 7.30pm at Dymchurch Scout Hut, Chapel Road, Dymchurch TN29 0TD. For Mum & Dad, Children & Grandchildren. Come along to join in the games and activities. More details to follow. Contact John Walton 07599 909672. November 1st Biddenden Neightbourhood Watch monthly surgery will be at the Tiny Teapot. NHW can be contacted on 01580291931, speak to Adrian Lidgett, who is also one of your Parish Councillors November 2nd Royal British Legion Coffee Morning. The Hamstreet & District Branch of The Royal British Legion is holding its annual Coffee Morning from 10am - 12noon in the Victory Hall, Hamstreet. Please come along to support this noble cause, to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, a cake, a chat and to buy your poppies & Royal British Legion promotional items. There will be a small raffle. Any donations of raffle prizes / cakes would be most welcome. We look forward to seeing you. For further information contact Peter Gostling 01233732328 November 4th Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. Tonight’s talk is by Steve Hookins and is entitled ‘Bits that Don’t Fit’. Steve will talk of some weird and wonderful historical square pegs that don’t fit into his other presentations. Prepare for a giggle!. New members are welcome as are visitors who pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. November 9th Hamstreet Bowls Club Craft Fair at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 11 – 3pm Variety of stalls with gifts of Christmas, also refreshments and Raffle. To book table phone Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 November 9th Christmas Market 10am - 2pm. Dymchurch Village Hall, Orgarswick Avenue, Dymchurch TN29 0PA. Great time for all the family to buy some early Christmas presents. Teas, coffee, cakes & refreshments will be on sale. Church and other Stalls, Tombola, Children’s Luck Dip. Sales tables are available to book at £10 to sell your local produce or handicrafts. For more information and to book a table please call Christine Clark on 07740 395497. November 9th Art & Craft Fair will be held at Bethersden Village Hall at 9am until 4pm. there will be ploughman’s food, teas and a raffle. This is in aid of the Celia Blakely Unit at the William Harvey Hospital November 13th The Arts Society, Egerton meets at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We are to hear a talk by Daphne Lawson on the topic of ‘Gericault: Slavery and ‘The Raft of the Medusa’’. This huge masterpiece which hangs in the Louvre, Paris was painted in 1819 and was based on a true story. The lecture explores Gericault’s techniques, his mental

instability and his tragic end. Daphne was Art History lecturer for the BISC, Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex. and Queen’s University, Ontario. New members are welcome as are visitors who pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. November 14th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7 pm to hear a talk from Richard Henderson on ’The National Trust 2020 and Beyond’. Richard is Assistant Director of Operations within the London and South East Region of the National Trust. The AGM precedes the meeting. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information November 23rd ‘Perfume in the Bible’, a talk by Dr Charles Sell, Stowting School Hall. 6.30pm, Tickets £10 available from Virginia Latham lathamvj@gmail. com. Refreshments. In aid of The Friends of St Mary the Virgin, Stowting. November 23rd Bacon Butties and Bingo 10am - 12noon at Dymchurch Scout Hut, Chapel Road, Dymchurch TN29 0TD. Bacon Butties from 10am, Bingo from 11am. Entrance will be £3 per person which will include a gorgeous bacon butty and a cup of tea or coffee. Bingo tickets will be on sale and we will be holding a raffle. Great morning out for all the family whatever the weather. Contact John Walton 07599 909672.

Christmas Craft Fair Hamstreet Victory Hall, TN26 2HU Saturday 16th November 10.30am - 4pm Admission is free for shoppers

Handmade goods from local artisans and crafters If you are looking for the perfect Christmas present or something for yourself, we are sure you will find it here Hungry? We will be serving homemade soups, jacket potatoes, cakes, tea and coffees Seasonal raffle All proceeds to Fitzroy Leo Trust, Boldshaves Oast, Susan’s Hill, Woodchurch, a residential home for adults with special needs. Charity no: 2699902 Website: www.fitzroy.org

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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

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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)

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Beef Duck Goose Fish Grey Squirrel Clams Grouse Cockles Guinea Fowl Crab Hare Grey Mullet Lamb Haddock Mutton Halibut Partridge John Dory Pheasant Lemon Sole Pork Lobster Rabbit Mackerel Teal & Monkfish Mallard Mussels Veal Oysters Venison Plaice Wood Pigeon Sea Bass

Rye Country Market Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill. Every Friday 10am -11.30am Tenterden Country Market Every Friday 9.30am -11.00am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road. Tenterden High Street Market Friday’s – 0830 – 1400 Wittersham Market Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01580 753062 Wye First and third Saturday of every month, is on the Green by the Post Office in Wye. Tel: 07718 647065 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk

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

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

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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.

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Ashford Art Society welcomes new members.

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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.

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

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

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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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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

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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”

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Tackle spots with Tisserand Aromatherapy’s Tea Tree & Aloe Skin Rescue Stick, £4.50. The blend of antibacterial tea tree oil and witch hazel treats blemishes, while the aloe vera moisturises skin to prevent peeling. Puffy eyes or chapped lips? Try Nature’s Kitchen Skin Nourishing Eye and Lip Treatment. This little multi-tasking genius is packed with nature’s finest skincare ingredients, from aloe vera, jojoba oil and avocado to cocoa butter. It even includes hyaluronic acid to boost hydration. It’s very rich so you only need a small amount to tackle fine lines, puffy bags, dark circles and dry lips. Use it

Super dry skin or mild eczema? Try an oat bath. Pop a handful of organic porridge oats into the foot of an old pair of tights and tie a knot. Drop your oat bomb into the bath while the water is running. It’ll send the water all milky and you can use it like a sponge. It’s a simple treatment, but incredibly effective. If you don’t

have an old pair of tights, put the oats in a sieve and hold it under the tap. Feeling a bit meh now the days are closing in and the sun has decided to hang up its hat? Try adding a splash of colour with a bright nail polish. Peacci nail varnishes are vegan, cruelty-free and available in a range of shades. They’re not gloopy (unlike some polishes), so are easy to apply and mistakes can be wiped off with a tissue if you’re quick. You’ll need two coats for a flawless finish. It’s £10 at www. peacci.com. If your hands feel dry and cream isn’t helping, the answer may lie with your hand wash. Liquid hand soaps usually contain sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), which some people can find very drying. I try to avoid it completely as it makes my hands so dry the skin starts cracking. Thankfully, there are plenty of SLSfree handwashes and bars of soap out there – www. faithinnature.co.uk, www. naturisimo.com and www. biggreensmile.co.uk have lots to choose from. Or just pop into your nearest Holland & Barrett. Hair feeling dry and parched after the summer? Coconut

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Small steps to make a big impact It’s not always easy to be ecofriendly, but there are ways you can work together as a family to lead a greener life. Discuss the issues Talk to your family about what you want to achieve and why. You might be surprised at what they come up with. After watching ‘War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita’, my children announced they were giving up jelly pots and other plastic-wrapped snacks. Can you commit to walking or cycling to school rather than going in the car? Can you all agree to use reusable water bottles rather than buying drinks while you’re out? Recycle Make recycling easier by labelling your bins so it’s clear what goes in each one. Print pictures to stick on the lids if you have young children. Short on space? Ikea sell spacesaving stackable storage bins. Crisp packets, biscuit wrappers, toothbrushes, contact lens packaging and baby food pouches usually aren’t collected by the council, but they can be recycled by

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Do your bit for insects by letting an area of your garden go wild You could make beeswax wraps together (an alternative to cling film) or soy candles to give as gifts. My children decorated some organic tote bags (£1 each on eBay) to donate to the local shop for customers to borrow. Go wild Cut down on the weeding and do your bit for insects by letting an area of your garden go wild. Encourage birds by hanging up some bird feeders and bird boxes, or planting large shrubs or a hedge for them to nest in. Don’t have a garden? Search the RHS website for

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