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VINE DINING 26 food for thought Our resident foodie Benjamin James of the George & Dragon in Chipstead reveals what’s been keeping the pub busy and shares his monthly cocktail recipe

GOLF 54 DOWN TO A TEE Vine explores the best places to play by visiting Chelsfield Lakes and Darenth Valley

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HOME & GARDEN Turner Contemporary: 20º Under the Sun designed by Andy Tuohy / Olivia Wilkes for Turner Contemporary

18 COLOURFUL KENT Emily Louise Overy finds out about the fast-paced lifestyle of Folkestonebased freelance artist Andy Tuohy 30 SUMMER SHAPE UP Vine explores how you can burn extra calories every day without even trying and get that perfect bikini body!

40 BATHROOM SPECIAL How to transform your bathroom into the ultimate relaxing spa PLUS our bathroom trend guide for retro, modern and traditional styles

Cover shot: Andy Tuohy ‘Margate’, 2012 © ANDY TUOHY

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51 INTERIOR TRENDS This month, we take a look at the summerinspired trends that can bring your home to life – from dainty floral lighting, to bold bright colour schemes

PROFESSIONAL 23 legal matters The team at Warners Solicitors offer regular expert advice on topics relevant to our everyday lives. This month Karen Cole gives advice on your consumer rights

WELLNESS 32 VINE STYLE Get set for that bikini body with Vine’s guide to sizzling summer health and beauty buys

Hooray! Summer is finally here and so is our colourful June edition of Vine. With a new issue comes change here at Vine HQ in Kemsing. We all wish Charlotte Luxford the very best of luck in her new career at Grand Designs magazine... she has left some large shoes to fill but I shall do my best!

As the new editor of Sevenoaks’ premier magazine I feel a great responsibility to continue to produce the same high quality publication that will be enjoyed by local families and businesses. I would like to thank the many people I have so far met in and around Sevenoaks for their kind welcomes and warm wishes. I look forward to meeting many more of you in future!

I love the arts and summer is the perfect excuse to experiment with vivid colours...so this season Vine brings you an exclusive interview with Folkestone-based retro graphic designer Andy Tuohy (see page 18), as well as a comprehensive look at the latest local summer arts festivals and days out for the whole family. There really is something for everyone – whether your thing is devouring seasonal produce (page 22) or Shakespearean sonnets (page 61). Our Down To a Tee golf feature also gives you the low-down on the best courses to visit during these (hopefully) long balmy days (page 54).

Finally, with summer holidays just around the corner, we bring you the ultimate guide to toning up for that bikini body in our summer shape up special (page 30).

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Calling all Brides and Grooms to be If you’re needing inspiration and ideas for your special day look no further than the Mercure Hotel Wedding Fayre in Tunbridge Wells.

This sumptuous wedding fayre will take place on May 27 between 11am and 4pm, exhibiting the most stylishly beautiful bridal gowns, accessories and mother-of-thebride fashions. Hair and make-up advice will also be on offer from local salons. Exhibitors include John Lewis Bluewater, Baldwins Travel, Pantiles Bride & Groom, West One Workshops, Matt James Photography, Parker Shots, Dressed to Wed, La Belle Femme, Passion Flowers, Enfleur, Sarah Poole Events, Array of Cakes and Aisle of Dream wedding cars.

Guests can expect a glamorous occasion dressed on two floors by professional wedding stylists – not forgetting the jazz band, harpists, champagne and canapés on arrival to get you in the mood for love.

Free beauty treatments and a goody bag will be given to the first 50 guests. n For more information call 07887 812346

Lawnfest returns Lawnfest, one of the most anticipated charity events on the calendar for music, food and art lovers will this year be held at The New School at West Heath, Sevenoaks.

The boutique, family (and foodie-friendly) festival to be held on June 30 2012 will feature some of the finest cooking using local Kent-based products.

Preprare to wow your tastebuds too as chef Nicole Walshaw heads up the Lawnfest Food Shed. Speaking about the event, Ms Walshaw said: “All the food I have located for the event is in season and grown with care so it will not need much tampering with. I’m really there just to enhance the natural flavours – this is what the love of food is all about.”

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All proceeds from ticket sales go towards Hospices of Hope. £3 entry. Call Wendy on 01959 525110

Rehab hair salon in Sevenoaks is to hold a unique fashion show charity event to help raise money for ChYps children’s hospice. The fashion show, to be held at St Michael’s School, Otford on June 27, will showcase the best in local fashion through a catwalk event. A barbeque and nibbles will be available courtesy of The House on The Hill. £25 per ticket. Visit www. rehabilitateyourhair. com

Grease fever is coming to Kent as The White Rock Inn hosts its first ever fancy dress Grease musical evening. Tickets are currently on sale for the American-themed event, which takes place on June 23 at the Whiterock Inn at 7:30pm. The evening will include an outdoor screening of one of the best loved musicals of all time – Grease! Contact Jenna on 07816 590056

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TEDx SEVENOAKS comes to Wally Hall TEDxSevenoaks, an independently organised event where people share global ideas is coming to town on June 14.

Licensed by TED, the event will be held between 7-10pm at the Ship Theatre, Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks, mixing live local and recorded international speakers in support of the inspiring theme ‘The Possibility of People’, promoting the power of ideas that can change the world.

“It’s a real coup to be given a licence to stage a TEDx event in Kent,” says event organiser Mark Hodgson of Thought Leaders Global. “People like Richard Branson and Al Gore have given their time to the movement because its role in sharing ideas for the benefit of the global community is so powerful. Speakers have just 18 minutes to present their ideas which are then added to the TEDx video library, which is freely accessible to anyone, anywhere on the planet.

This summer, world class speakers, including a ‘mystery’ Sunday Times number 1 best-selling author whose first book sold over 400,000 copies and Vine’s very own founder and director, 25-year-old entrepreneur Owen Hunnam, will also be speaking at the event.

Film Festival Fun at Kent College Pembury This June 16 and 17 brings the Kent College Film Festival 2012 and a summer weekend of family fun! Bring yourselves and a picnic while enjoying great films such as Kes, Finding Nemo, The Goonies, Cinema Paradiso and much more all on an outdoor screen! Ticket prices: Adults £6 per film. Children under 18 & Senior Citizens £3 per film. n For more information visit www.kent-college.co.uk or call 01892 822006

Fresh from The Thick of It, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and his sell-out 2010 tour, Chris Addison is touring again, returning to the Gulbenkian in Canterbury on Friday June 8 at 7.30pm. After two sold-out shows at the Gulbenkian before Christmas last year, Chris Addison returns with his new show The Time Is Now, Again.

n Visit www.tedxsevenoaks.eventbrite.com for tickets and information.

Zumbathon to raise money for local theatre Elysium Dance classes will be hosting a ‘Zumbathon’ during half term with two classes taking place on June 9 in aid of The Stag Arts Community charity. It is hoped that through Zumba (an exhilarating dance craze sweeping the globe), a Zumbathon will raise muchneeded funds for The Stag registered charity.

Two anytime drop-in classes will be running in the Plaza suite. Zumba Fitness (10.30 - 11.30am), and Zumba Gold, Low Impact (11.30 - 12.30am).

Chris Addison does Canterbury

n For tickets call the booking office on 01227 769075. Visit www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

Centenary Service for Tunbridge Wells Christian Hospital A centenary service has been held at St Martinin-the-Fields church, London to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the founder of Tunbridge Wells’ Christian Burrswood hospital, Dorothy Klein. Around 400 people attended the service, where excerpts from Dorothy Klein’s books detailing her life and mission were read.

n To purchase tickets call 01732 450175. Visit www.stagsevenoaks-tickets.co.uk

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Councillor Ann Dawson of Sevenoaks Town and St John’s Ward has been granted £1,200 by the Sevenoaks Big Community Fund to help the town celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralymic Games.

The money will fund town decorations as the Olympic torch passes through and materials for a healthy lifestylethemed celebration event on The Vine. Visit www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/ community__living

Two benefit cheats who between them illegally claimed more than £38,000 worth of taxpayers’ money have been brought to justice by Sevenoaks District Council and the DWP. A man and a woman (both Swanley residents), pleaded guilty at Sevenoaks Magistrates Court to falsely claiming Income Support, Housing and Council Tax benefit and Pension Credit.

The court delivered both parties community punishment orders.

Four exciting debut novelists will feature in this year’s Sevenoaks Literary Celebration on September 21. Kate Williams and Katy Darby will talk about how they drew inspiration from Victorian popular fiction, Frances Osborne will talk about the racy 1930s setting of Park Lane, while Man Booker prize nominee A.D. Miller will discuss his Moscow novel Snowdrops. Nonfiction events include Kate Summerscale and David Crystal.

Entries for the second 7Oaks Junior Aquathlon are now open. The race will be held on the afternoon of Sunday July 8 2012 at Tonbridge School Sports Centre. Its fantastic venue will be home to the Australian Olympic team as they prepare for the Olympics (which start less than 3 weeks after the Aquathlon). Entries will be open to anyone born between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2004.

Visit www.7oakstriclub. co.uk

The team here at Vine would like to wish all the best to our Head Creative, Justin Kemp, who leaves us this month. We would like to thank him for all his brilliant hard work during his two years with us, and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

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MUST-SEE Willy Russell’s legendary play, Blood Brothers, is coming to the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells from June 12-16. Its captivating tale tells the story of two twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the track, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Emotional, powerful, and tense – it shouldn’t be missed! Tickets range from £15-£31. n Visit www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

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Jams, chutneys, honeys, beers, pies, cheese and wines: is your mouth watering yet? Well it will be if you attend the Taste the Best of Produced in Kent at Biddenden Vineyard on June 10. Meet, taste and buy products from a wide range of local producers at the event which is in aid of Kent Air Ambulance.

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MUST-LISTEN American pop/rock band Maroon 5 are releasing a new album, ‘Overexposed’, on June 26. The album is being billed as the band’s most uplifting, foot-tapping, hipshaking work to date. Lead singer Adam Levine is back to his best, supplying the songs with his unique vocals. The album’s first single 'Payphone' is a definite grower. n Call the Compact Disc on 01732 740889

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Over 80 business owners arrived in droves for Vine’s increasingly popular networking event last month, taking in the atmosphere of a beautiful sunny evening at Sevenoaks Preparatory school, enjoying fine wines and canapés courtesy of Thomas Franks

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Speaking of Grapevine’s success, Mr Luke Harrison, Head of Sevenoaks Prep, said: “We were delighted to host May’s Grapevine Event and it was a pleasure to meet those in attendance. The diversity of professions present highlighted the number of talented and driven people we have in the local area, which is particularly pertinent to us at the moment as we are running the Social Entrepreneurs Project with our Year 8 pupils.

This project, aimed at supporting AIDS orphans in sub-Saharan Africa, encourages our budding Year 8 entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses and turn a £10 seed capital into £100 or more. Perhaps we can convince the organisers of the Grapevine event to put on a junior version!”

This month’s Grapevine will be held at: Coolings Nurseries on Wednesday June 27 at 6pm.

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Q. How is the health of the Coalition Government two years after its birth?

A. The Coalition Government is in great health. Relations between Cabinet Ministers are convivial, with Lib Dem and Tory MPs working well together.

Some constituents find this goodnatured relationship surprising. They tell me that coalitions are “un-British�.

This is a view shared by a few political commentators, many of whom invoke the spirit of Benjamin Disraeli. In 1852, Disraeli said in a Commons debate that “England does not love coalitions�.

The quotation, though accurate, is in fact misleading as a general precept.

Disraeli’s remark was meant as a retort to an attempt by his parliamentary adversaries to thwart him when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer. “Coalition� therefore referred to opposition to a particular measure, not a form of government.

Over the past two centuries Britain has actually had a number of coalitions.

The so-called “golden-age� of the British parliamentary system – the era from Gladstone to Lloyd George – was characterised by coalition government. It has only been since the Second World War that single-party government has become the norm.

The successful coalitions of the pre-war period shared a number of characteristics, the most important of which was a commitment to a common cause. Today’s coalition is robust because it too has a shared cause: both Lib Dem and Tory alike accept the need to eliminate our record debts and restore economic growth. n Have a question for the MP? Please send to editor@vinedigital.co.uk

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Maureen Nolan The star of our monthly must see musical Blood Brothers spills the beans on her latest role What can we expect from Blood Brothers?

What makes you happy?

Being at home with my family.

What annoys you the most?

Really snobby people.

It is my favourite musical so it was a real privilege to play her. She’s such a strong and funny character but shows a vulnerable side too so it’s good to play a character with a variety of personality traits.

Where is your favourite place in Kent?

Did you feel any pressure knowing that three of your sisters had previously played the part?

Where’s the best place you’ve ever visited?

Of course! I just keep thinking of all the great actresses who have played her in the past: Carole King, Barbara Dixon, Kiki Dee...

Venice is like walking into a picture book.

I love Canterbury – I did panto there which was fun. I love the history of the place too.

Would you ever consider a Nolan Sisters’ reunion or going to into the studio to make a new record?

Coleen, Bernie, Linda and I reformed briefly for a one-off concert tour of the UK and Ireland in 2009 which was fantastic. We are considering out options for the future.

Do you prefer making records in the studio or musical theatre?

Making records can actually be rather boring as it’s so repetitive. Musical theatre is live and more exciting – you just go out there and do it. I would enjoy making a solo album though.

n Blood Brothers will be showing at The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells from 12-16 June. Tickets cost from £15. To book, visit www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

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You trained as a graphic designer at Liverpool Polytechnic and worked in publishing and advertising before going it alone as an artist. What made you decide to take the leap and go freelance?

I moved from London to Folkestone eight years ago, so in a sense that forced the issue! I really wanted to strike out on my own. Be my own boss. I had worked in many design studios in London freelancing for companies like Loewy and Wolff Olins, but I wanted the freedom of being self-employed, making my own decisions. Good or bad, at least they’d be my own. A downside to being my own boss is that it is incredibly hard to switch off !

Making time for holidays is nigh on impossible.

You cover a diverse range of subjects in your art – what most inspires you?

Architecture has always been something that I am drawn towards. I tend to make an iconic building the focus of my art and from there everything else often falls into place. The buildings I am most attracted to are 20th century modern; a good example is the De La Warr Pavilion in East Sussex. I’ve created a series of limited edition prints of Bexhill that also sell as cards in the De La Warr.

Your website features an entire section of Kent-related artwork. What do your love most about the county?

©Andy Tuohy 2007. Deal Shelter. 40x50cm. Edition

I’ve always loved the landscape here in Kent – it’s called The Garden of England for a reason! The Kent coast is really interesting and varied and I find it really inspiring.

There’s something about the space, the good air and the faded grandeur of many of our seaside towns that I love. It’s no secret that many towns, including my own, have been hit really hard since the 70s and do have their problems, but there’s often a great spirit of community, which is certainly true of Folkestone where I live and work and Margate where I’ve exhibited.

What projects are you focusing on at the moment?

I was contacted by First Great Western to work on a series of images of destinations for their first class passenger lounge in Paddington. They requested images that are related to stops on their lines, and so far I’ve produced prints of Paddington Station, Didcot Railway Centre, Great Malvern and Porthmeor Beach, St. Ives and Bristol. They wanted the heritage approach.

Advertising on trains nowadays is often photographic, so I’m hopefully part of a movement to draw on the milieu of classic illustrative designs of the pre-war period.

Initially the project will involve twelve images and after two months' solid work I’m halfway there!

As an artist, is it easier working to a deadline?

You certainly can’t afford to dither when you have deadlines, so in that sense it’s a good thing because you get on with the task in hand and it focuses the mind.

Quite often if there is no deadline it can be very difficult to know when is an appropriate time to stop.

How does it feel to produce work for large institutions such as the Tate?

It’s a great honour and an affirmation of my work.

The Tate is such a respected British institution and I am delighted to be associated with it. It’s often difficult to maintain momentum when you work creatively for yourself, so any boost in terms of clients or profile makes a huge difference when looking at developing future projects.

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FEATURE You always have such a vibrant use of colour in your posters – why do that when the scene you are presenting isn’t always the same?

You’ll find that the vintage posters from which I draw inspiration often make bold use of colour to attract the viewer and draw them in. They were designed for quick visual impact. But I don’t use bright colours for colours’ sake if the subject doesn’t demand it – it’s all about context. A good example is the softer palette used for the souvenir poster I produced for Turner Contemporary in Margate.

What other things do you enjoy, besides art?

I love cycling and walking, especially along the coast from Folkestone to Hythe.

It can give me time to think away from the studio and clear the head. I enjoy travelling to find new subject matter. My recent trip to Great Malvern to produce one of the First Great Western prints was a joy as it enabled me to work and walk in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable.

What advice would you give to an aspiring artist?

My advice would be to ask what are you hoping to achieve? If you want to

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It takes a great deal of behind-the-scenes hard work in marketing, networking and exhibiting, and that’s after you’ve finished the day job of creating the work itself. n Visit www.andytuohy.co.uk for more information about Andy and his work. n For more information on exhibitions contact Andy Tuohy on andy@andytuohy. co.uk or ring 07921 919 735 n Andy is exhibiting at the Margate Gallery June 15th-July 22nd and his series of images for First Great Western can viewed from June onwards in their First Class Passenger Lounge in Paddington Station.

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Summer is on its way and this year, with retailers slashing their prices, there are plenty of bargains up for grabs. For most, shopping is an enjoyable experience, although sometimes choosing what to buy goes wrong, or a product fails to live up to your expectations. What then?

If this does happen you do have certain rights under legislation. So, before hitting the shops, arm yourself with more than just the plastic…know your legal rights.

The Sale of Goods Act 1979 automatically gives basic rights to anyone who enters into a contract for the sale of goods.

Goods must be ‘as described’ on any labels, signs or in any advert.

If a pashmina is described as ‘100% cashmere’, it should not be made of polyester.

They must be of ‘satisfactory quality’, taking into account any description, price or other relevant circumstances. A kettle should not leak after only one week’s use. Goods must also be ‘fit for normal purpose’.

Where the retailer does not abide by these obligations, you

can return the goods and obtain a full refund.

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• “I am entitled to a refund”.

If an item is perfect, a retailer is under no obligation to exchange it or provide a refund – although they often do so as a goodwill gesture.

• “You need a receipt”. A receipt is not a legal necessity. You just need to show proof of purchase.

This can be done by way of a bank statement or credit card bill.

• “You’ll have to complain to the manufacturer.” A retailer cannot avoid giving a refund by blaming the manufacturer – your contract is with him.

Use the plastic if you’re spending over £100. Under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 the card provider is liable as well as the retailer. If the item is faulty, broken or doesn’t arrive and the item costs over £100, you can seek reimbursement from the card provider. This is invaluable if the retailer goes bust!

n For advice on all aspects of the law relating to the Consumer/Sale of Goods Act, contact Karen Cole on 01732 375346 or email karen.cole@ warners-solicitors.co.uk . Follow Warners on Twitter @KentSolicitors

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Our resident foodie Benjamin James of the George & Dragon in Chipstead reveals what’s been keeping the pub busy this month and shares his favourite recipes

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Cocktail of the month: Strawberry Daiquiri Supposedly conceived in Cuban historic fish restaurant and cocktail bar El Floridita around the time of the Spanish- American war, the Daiquiri is now synonymous with martini-style drinks containing rum, lime and sugar. With so many versions of the classic it’s a drink well worth personalising with your favourite flavour.

Summers at the George & Dragon Chipstead always involve a few of our strawberry Daiquiris and this is how we make them: 4/6 of a lime 15ml of sugar syrup (gomme) 37.5ml of gold rum (Havana club ideally) 12.5 ml of strawberry liqueur 3 x medium sized strawberries 1 dash vanilla essence Crush the lime, sugar syrup and strawberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the rum, liqueur and vanilla and top with ice cubes and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass using a cocktail strainer and a T-strainer to stop any broken ice and fruit. Garnish with a curl of lime zest.

n Visit the pub at 39 High Street, Chipstead, TN13 2RW and for more information or to book, call 01732 779019 or visit www.georgeanddragonchipstead.com

Traditional bunting adorning houses and lampposts, strawberries and cream, sunshine, street parties and true community spirit abound... what a wonderfully British month June is turning out to be!

With the Queen’s Jubilee celebrating her 60 years on the throne, I thought it a perfect opportunity to embrace history and focus on the “heirloom or heritage” fruit and vegetable at Chipstead’s George & Dragon.

I am always quick to promote the provenance of the staple ingredients used on our menus, whether it is venison from Chart Farm, pork from Bridge Farm, apples from Castle Farm, cheese from Winterdale Shaw, or ice cream from Taywell Farm. Among our favourite dishes lie ingredients that are a little more obscure and interesting. Often termed “heritage”, these fruits and vegetables were typically cultivated more than 50 years ago.

Many have escaped mass market commercial farming because they either produce low yields or require excessive defence against pests, while others have simply fallen out of favour with consumers.

Take the Salad Blue potato for example, which dates back to 1800 and, along with wild garlic and asparagus, featured heavily on the George and Dragon’s menu during May. The Salad Blue potato is a deep, purple blue colour with a beautifully nutty texture to the skin, much like a Jersey royal. It works very well in salads and is a great alternative to the everyday New Potato. Admittedly for most readers, picking up heritage vegetables in the big supermarkets is not easy. However, farm shops and farmers’ markets are a great source of heritage produce. Stonepitts Farm just outside Seal for example is a great place to go and pick your own fruit with many heritage varieties available.

Another great way to explore heritage produce is to grow it yourself. Here at the George & Dragon, customers enjoy wandering around our herb and vegetable garden whilst enjoying a thirst- quenching drink or meal in the sun-drenched garden.

We also enjoy cultivating our own heritage varieties of peas, tomatoes and yellow tornado courgettes, and are particularly excited this year because the spring rain has well-prepared the ground for our little seedlings to flourish just in time for alfresco dining on Father’s day later this month! Sunday June 17 is set to be a great day!

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Annual Summer Festival comes to Sevenoaks

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Between June 23 and July 8 the 43rd annual Sevenoaks Music and Arts Festival will be taking over Seve noaks with a colourful explosion of over 100 events to keep ever yone entertained this summer! For the grown-ups there will be live entertainment outside the Black Boy Pub, Nonna Cap puccini’s and Marks & Spencer, as well as open air cinema, art exhibitions and comedians.

There’s lots going on for the kids too.

Saturday June 23 is traditionally known as Festival Fair day, and there will be a unique opportunity for youngster s to explore a new adventure, Colourscape, based on the Vine in Seve noaks. Blighs will also host its ever-popular local schools’ talent show , with children from Sevenoaks taking the limelight and show ing off their talents!

“For even younger fair-goers, the ama zing Bjorn the polar bear will be there to meet and wow the child ren. We’ll also have a treasure hunt, puppet shows and pain ting activities...there’s just so much for them to do!” says event orga niser Carol Ashfield. n To find out more about this amazing festival visit www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

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Kids limber up for “Create A Fruit & Veg Masterpiece” Competition

Primary school children at Loose Infan t School, Maidstone are preparing for entr y into the “Create A Fruit & Veg Masterpiece” competition organised by Produced in Kent.

The county-wide art competition is open to all primary school children, who can enter before the dead line on Monday June 11.

Produced in Kent is inviting all primary school children between year s R to six to join the race and crea te a picture depicting London 2012 using real fruit and vege tables. Children taking part in the novel and educational art competit ion are challenged to only use seasonal fruit and vegetables grow n in the ‘Garden of England’.

RJ Kingsland & Son, one of three local sponsors behind the competition, delivered a van-load of locally-grown fruit and vegetables to the children of Loose Infan t School on May 18. The delivery saw groups of young children from the first and second year groups creating some imaginative spor ts scenes with the produce, as this year’s competition take s on an Olympic theme.

The three best entries in both the individual and group categories will be fast-tracked to a live final at Broadview Gardens on June 29 where children will have the chance to recreate their masterpieces. Finalists will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals and prizes. n Visit www.producedinkent.co.uk

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Funky Chick Fever continued this season as the famous party-gir l group embarked on its Jungle Funk family show at The Broadway Theatre, Catford. Based on The Jungle Book but with a unique funky twist, the show starred The Funky Chicks Academy Kids, The Funky Chicks and even ‘Shock’ from Flawless (as seen on Britain’s Got Talent) – who made a guest appearance! It also featured the famous ‘Dad’s Dance’ which raised money for the 999 Club Charity.

The Funky Chicks Academy Sevenoaks runs on Saturday morning s at Sevenoaks Primary School, Bradbour ne Park Road for children of all ages.

Funky Chicks parties are packed with non-stop dancing, singing, dressing up, creativity and personality.

It’s all about fun and interactive learning. Built on the incredible energy of the Moran sisters Annie and Evie, the Funky Chicks group have been entertaining across the south east for many year s. They are now far more than just a party business or dance academy, they’re a positive way of life!

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Summer Shape Up

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Spending hours at the gym isn’t the only way to tone and slim down this summer. Little movement choices we make every day are also important. Read on to find out how you can burn extra calories every day without even trying!

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Stand – don’t sit!

We’re all guilty of it – SITTING for longer than we should.

Try standing more often and you’ll increase the activity of your fat-burning enzymes and metabolism, meaning you’ll burn up to a few hundred extra calories per day by avoiding the sitting position. Isn’t that far easier than sweating it out on the treadmill?

Fidget as much as possible

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Although it’s considered an annoying habit, fidgeting definitely has its positive side! Studies have shown that people who constantly move throughout the day tend to be slimmer through burning more calories than people who don’t. So next time you tap your feet, drum your fingers or shrug your shoulders just think of all those extra calories you’re blasting!

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Park further away

Another bad habit is cruising around the car park trying to find that one free space in the crowded area that is closest to the supermarket entrance. Why not park further away? It will mean less petrol consumption as you avoid driving around in circles AND you’ll burn more calories without exercising!

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Doing some simple stretching exercises every day can be a great way to enhance blood flow and raise your heart rate, leading to you burning more calories than you would doing aerobic or resistance training.

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Did you know that rhythmic contractions of the abdominal blood vessels during inhaling and exhaling help to circulate blood through the body, increasing oxygen uptake and metabolic rate? With that in mind, focus on deep breathing from the stomach at frequent times throughout the day.

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In contrast to Liposuction, LaserLipo drains fat cells rather than removing them completely.

The fat is then drained by a healthy person’s lymphatic system, reducing a few inches each week. The LaserLipo treatment works by using a cold red laser to permeate and break fat cells, causing them to release their fat stores. It is painless, safe and completely non-invasive, meaning minimum impact on your everyday life as you can get back to your daily business when treatment is finished!

LaserLipo can be used to treat all of those problem areas we worry about before going to the beach... including tummy bulge, love handles and saddlebags. It can even be used to even out skin tone and tackle stretch marks and scarring, or help you to lose post-baby weight.

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ames Lowing established Flowing Fitness after studying physical education at university and obtaining his Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) level 3 qualification. He also has a background in football and martial arts.

James’s fitness programmes use weight-based equipment with cardio work to help enhance sporting performance, give weight management and improve the outcome of strength training. A typical workout may include a variety of equipment including dumbbells, body weights, circuits and skipping ropes to keep you challenged yet motivated

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James and I have been working out for six months, and in that time I have lost weight and toned up. I am fitter and stronger than ever before, and best of all my confidence has increased!” Ms. Trudie Woods. n For more information call 07563 633069, email flowingfitness@hotmail. co.uk or visit www.flowing-fitness.com

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Have a balanced exercise programme An exercise programme needs to include aerobic exercise that raises your heart rate, weight lifting or strength training and flexibility exercises or stretching. At Perfectform we use our expertise of a wide variety of exercise protocols and equipment to ensure you get what you need to reach your goals.

to see measurable changes in your body. However, before 12 weeks, you will notice an increase in your strength and endurance.

At Perfectform we take our time to show how to change long-held unhelpful habits at a rate that you can deal with.

If you are bored with being told that you need to follow a restricted diet and need to follow an exact regimented fitness regime in order to achieve the fitness goals you want to then look no further! n Visit www.perfect-form.net or call 01732 834 155

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The Bowen Technique – a history

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While he was alive, Bowen taught his techniques to only six assistants working directly under his instruction: Keith Davis, Nigel Love, Kevin Neave, Oswald Rentsch, Kevin Ryan and Romney Smeeton. After his death, these assistants adopted their own

Bowen technique which is used right up to the present day. You can experience Bowen at the Riverhead clinic. Their professional staff Barbara and Emma Francis have over 12 years of experience – also offering Reiki Healing, massage and ear candling.

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Speaking of the collaboration, Sam Winkworth said: “I’ve decided to team up with the best curry house in town and put this menu together to destroy the myth that you have to eat REALLY boring foods to see fat-loss results.

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experiences and other members’ feedback that it is sometimes very hard to follow a healthy eating plan while dining out. A lot of restaurants aren’t very co-operative and don’t seem to have many dishes on the menu that are completely clean from chemicals, sugar and preservatives,” he said.

“Eating foods that are processed will massively impact on how you lose fat, so after a lot of thought I’ve decided to team up with Spice Club and put this menu together for diners who enjoy a good curry but still want to stick to their

diet plan. All the curries on this menu are free from wheat, dairy, sugar and preservatives so now the residents of Sevenoaks can eat out and still lose body fat without worrying about eating food that isn’t healthy. And let’s be honest, the tastier the food the longer you are likely to stick to your diet,” he added.

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Q: I’ve just started lifting weights to help me tone up but I’m concerned about putting on muscle. Should women really be lifting weights? Jane C, Sevenoaks A: When it comes to exercise most women spend their time jogging in the park or wasting hours on a treadmill or crosstrainer believing that it’s the quickest and easiest way to get fit and lose weight. This is simply not the case! Here are four reasons why you should add strength training to your sessions ASAP! 1. You will lose more body fat and keep it off Those taking part in regular strength training sessions will increase lean muscle mass and as a result will ramp up their resting metabolic rate (and therefore burn more fat) for up to 48 hours after every session.

2. You will gain strength without bulk Women typically don’t gain size from strength training because compared to men, women have at least15-20 times less testosterone (the hormone responsible for developing muscle mass). You will, however, develop muscle tone and definition. This ‘toned’ appearance comes from removing the layer of fat that covers a well-developed muscle.

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OUR COMMUNITY In this column I discuss topical issues around social care. Whether you are wrestling with a family dilemma, looking for support for a loved one, or just interested in the debate, I hope you will find something of interest Richard Gould is managing director at TerraBlu Homecare Q: My relative is not managing well at home, refuses any help and I am at my wits’ end. What should I do?

A: People can refuse help for a variety of reasons, and the first thing that we would advise is to take a step back and try and put yourself in your relative’s shoes. What may be behind the situation? Unresolved family issues can often get in the way of communication at this difficult time. Finding a way to resolve them (if possible) will pay dividends. People are often worried about accepting help, as they feel they will lose control of their lives, or that help will turn into unwelcome interference.

Take time to understand your own motives in seeking help for someone. Often we get worried about things that are of no consequence to our relatives.

Whether it is because we see a relative not keeping the house as tidy as they used to, or weeds growing in what used to be immaculate flowerbeds. Growing old will naturally lead to many adjustments – some big, some small. We need to make sure we focus on things that matter to the person we are trying to support.

Define the need for any help.

Once we have navigated through the emotional issues, we can focus on what support your relative really needs either to maintain their quality of life or to stay safe. This may involve help with doing things they enjoy, adjustments to the house, or

visits by professionals to ensure medication is taken, washing gets done and meals prepared and cooked.

Once you have identified the help you need and can discuss it in positive terms, it is important to make sure that you have addressed any residual anxieties.

These are often around money and independence. Money worries are different for each family, and often support can be paid for by Social Services or the NHS. Independence is a trickier issue around your relative still feeling in control. Tempting though it may be to organise everything yourself, if your relative doesn’t really approve, the support may break down after a few weeks.

Reach a consensus on what your plan is and what specific benefits your relative is going to get out of any arrangements you have agreed.

Lastly, be gentle on yourself.

Sometimes we can try all we might, but we can’t lead people’s lives for them, no matter how dear they are to us. If you have agreed little changes, that is the start of a dialogue that will bring you closer together for the journey ahead.

n Send me your views, questions or topics for future comment at richard.gould@ terrablu.co.uk www.terrablu.co.uk Managing homecare for you and yours.

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Do you want to visit a high quality, state of the art private dental practice in central Sevenoaks offering a wide range of family and preventive dentistry? Vine checks out Atkinson Brignall Caring Dentistry to explore the range of treatments they have to offer, from a specialist paediatric service, to aesthetics, dental implants and aligner orthodontics Before:

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Whether it's for front or back teeth, there is no doubt that white fillings can improve the appearance of the mouth. But sometimes they just don’t look right. This is because teeth have a variety of shades, with colour showing through from deeper layers, and dentists often use just a single shade for the filling. With modern materials we can imperceptibly blend fillings into your tooth using multiple shades and “anatomical layering” to replicate the structure of your natural tooth.

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Crowns are not so frequently carried out these days, having been superseded by more conservative modern adhesive options such as onlays or veneers which can build up or reinforce the tooth in a more tooth-friendly way. Older crowns will at some point need replacement and often fantastic aesthetics can be achieved with the modern materials available. In the case to the left, the gum level has also been adjusted.

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Wear of teeth is inevitable with time.

Some people, however, wear down their teeth much faster than others.

Wear can occur due to acid erosion e.g. due to citrus fruits, wine, a fizzy drink...or stomach acid, tooth grinding (often at night), or abrasion by overstrenuous tooth brushing. Treatment of wear cases can vary enormously but most can be treated conservatively without the need of multiple crowns that were once used.

Dental implants have revolutionised tooth replacement and are the closest dentistry can offer to new natural teeth. Dental implants, made of completely bio-compatible titanium, can be used to replace a single tooth with a crown or multiple teeth with bridges….or even to support otherwise loose dentures.

INMAN ALIGNER AND INVISALIGN ORTHODONTICS The use of appliances like the Inman Aligner or Invisalign has made orthodontics more accessible to many adults. The Inman case below (which took only 12 weeks), provided a very cost effective and non– invasive way of improving the appearance of teeth.

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This month Vine shows you how to transform your bathroom into a bright and colourful place for enjoyment and relaxation at the end of a long day – whether your style is retro, modern or country

Vamp up your vintage bathroom style and finish your morning shower with a smile with these vibrant, 1960s-print towels by Irish textiles designer Orla Kiely. Prices range between £3.50 – £36. Kids will also love the polka dot makeover given to the traditional rubber duck with this quirky bathtime range at just £5 per duck (all products from John Lewis).

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from bathroom to calming SPA Bathrooms used to be all about practicality and function. Nowadays, it’s all about rest, relaxation and you-time.

Vine and Badger Bathrooms show you how to create the ultimate spa experience in your home

2. Focus on bath shape and position Have you ever walked into a five-star spa to find it strewn with children’s bath toys, cosmetics and overflowing bath caddies?

Probably not. Clean lines and open space are essential for a calming ambience in a bathroom. Mess and clutter will only increase tension. Consider a minimalist approach with the bath as the main feature.

Take other clutter elsewhere.

1. Clean lines A free-standing bath will better create the spa experience, especially a contemporaryturned Victorian-style bath in which you can sit and relax with your back at the perfect angle. Create a bath menu by alternating luxurious bath salts, melts and other bubble bath products to feel your worries float away...

3. Invest in two basins for double the cleaning power That hectic morning rush and fight for the bathroom is no more when you have two basins! Perfect for working couples, a bathroom with two sinks can easily free up some time in the mornings. n Badger Bathrooms 8-9 Tubs Hill Parade, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1DH Visit www.badgerbathrooms.co.uk or call 01732 464450

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When your home has a beautifully designed interior, you might not always want to have technology as your main visual feature. Vine meets Circle Automation to learn how you can seamlessly fit the latest technology into your living space without upsetting the balance

When you want to integrate technology subtly into your home, being ‘part of the furniture’ is the ideal solution for everything to blend together. You can experience your favourite films and TV from a stunning handcrafted ‘Picture Frame TV’, combining conventional mirror surfaces when the television is off, a frame designed to your taste and a sophisticated, crystalclear display system when the television is on. You can even integrate your television into a piece of bespoke furniture so it can be hidden when you are not watching it.

Here are three great ideas for your living room from Circle Automation:

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If you’re after that cinema experience, install a projector and screen solution hidden in your ceiling that comes down at the touch of a button. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy an action-packed film in comfort and style, knowing your living room will be returned to peace and tranquillity when you have finished...with no sign that you had even been watching a film!

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Whether watching a movie or listening to your music collection, perfect sound reproduction can make all the difference. If you want your speakers to complement rather than conflict with your interior design, why not turn them into a piece of art?

Consider installing speakers totally bespoke to your home with a photograph of your choice or piece of commissioned artwork. Or how about transforming your ceiling or walls into a speaker with a totally invisible audio solution.

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Do you have multiple remotes clogging up your coffee table? Do you always grab the wrong one when you want to hit pause, turn up the volume or simply turn a piece of equipment off ? Controlling your technology can be as simple as reducing five remotes to a touch screen tablet that sits happily as a digital picture frame when you are not using it.

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This month, we take a look at the summer-inspired trends that can bring your home to life this season – from dainty floral lighting, to bold bright colour schemes

Go BOLD When it comes to the colours we choose for our home interiors we tend to play it safe...nudes, neutrals, creams, terracottas... how about mixing one of these with an intense bold colour that isn’t normally

Fairy-Lights This season bring green outdoor style indoors through eccentric, bold light fittings. Let your ceiling sparkle! Try the Häggås pendant lamp (£49.99), featuring LEDs that radiate from the end of each arm while using up to 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs so you’re helping the environment too. Also try the chrome-plated Onsjö chandelier (£44.99) with LED tubes that create a firefly effect – perfect for a midsummer’s evening! Those feeling very adventurous can go for the IKEA PS Maskrospendant lamp (£91.99) – a dandelion-shaped creation that when lit imitates dandelions being blown by the wind, giving decorative patterns on the walls. Let the room dissolve around you and be transported to fairyland! All lights from IKEA. n Visit www.ikea.com

used for a more dynamic look... like coral, mustard yellow, violet or bright green?

How about a coral and stone dining area for example? Or a mustard yellow living room?

Don’t be afraid to push those colour boundaries!

Go for Glass Modern Minimalist The minimalist look is very big for 2012, with many opting for the ‘less is more’ approach. It is easy to see how well this can work space-wise. Try for example a corner sofa instead of a traditional sofa with arm chairs.

Not only are corner sofas bang on trend this summer, they also seat more people while enabling you to have greater space in your living room. A large statement sofa will ensure your room looks minimalist, but not barren. n Visit www.harveysfuniture.co.uk for inspiration

One of the easiest ways to add style to your home furnishings is by adding a glass coffee table for a contemporary feel. Many interior designers today are using the glass coffee table as their main focal point, although make sure to measure the space it will be placed in first, as some people naturally assume that coffee tables will fit anywhere! Another extra bonus – glass tables are easy to clean! Try this Frost Coffee Table (£199) from John Lewis. n Visit www.johnlewis.com

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From bistro tables for two (ideal for small patios and balconies), to dining sets that seat 4, 6 or more than 8 – they have an impressive range that includes accessories such as swing-seats, gliders for relaxation, swivel loungers that tilt and swivel in an ergonomic design and sun-loungers – everything you need for relaxing and eating alfresco!

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o maintain a healthy eco-system in your pond (and especially if you have fish), it is very important to keep the oxygen flowing in your pond. Fish need oxygen to breathe and water rich with it allows efficient biological filtration.

A first way to provide sufficient oxygen is to buy a good quality pump. This will ensure that oxygen is continuously circulated through the water. Aeration devices such as water fountains, bubblers, and spitters break the water surface to encourage gas exchange. You can also buy pond aeration kits that will periodically inject oxygen directly into the water.

You should frequently remove any waste and debris at the bottom of the pond using a net. Also remember to provide the right plants. Oxygenating plants like floating plants, anacharis and cabomba can help increase oxygen levels and improve water quality.

Beware of duck weed – it may look pretty but can choke the life out of a pond if it is left to roam.

Finally, avoid excessive algae growth. A thick layer of filamentous or string algae indicates that the pond has excess algal nutrients, including too much carbon dioxide in the water. Ponds without oxygenation or gas exchange can unfortunately provide ideal growing conditions for such nuisance algae, which may need to be treated with chemicals.

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EDUCATION AT COOLINGS Would you like to change your career, improve your knowledge, or receive help with your hobby? Look no further! Coolings Nurseries in Knockholt are running a variety of gardening and horticulture courses in their spacious lecture room at The Gardener’s Garden Centre.

Tessa Allen is a Rhs Tutor at Coolings RHS Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture is a broad-ranging course taught three hours per week over six terms (two years), covering the full spectrum of horticultural subjects. It is ideal for beginners or those with some experience.

Achievement on this course is assessed through nationally-set written examinations taken in February and June. The level of knowledge gained will be equivalent to a good level pass in a GCSE science subject.

However, if you don’t fancy taking exams then you can enjoy this purely as a leisure course.

Extending your Garden Horizons is a course devised by our RHS tutor, Tessa Allen, at the request of previous students who enjoyed learning at Coolings and didn’t want to stop!

This is a course that is open to anyone who has an interest in gardening, regardless of whether they have attended any other classes. It is a non exam-based course taught three hours per week over 30 weeks, including 10 all-day visits to gardens and places of horticultural interest.

How to be a Gardener is for people who have an interest in gardening and want to know more but without taxing levels of science and complexity! No prior knowledge or experience is required. The course is divided into five modules, each of three hours per week over 30 weeks, and to give real experience of the topics covered there will also be a practical element to each module.

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Meet the Tutor Tessa our RHS tutor and her students will be on site from 2-5pm on Thursday 5 July to answer all your questions about the courses and tell you what it’s really like in class each week. n All courses start in September 2012. If you would like to make a booking visit www.coolings.co.uk or call 01959 532269 and ask for Lesley.

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GOLF

Playing in Paradise Set in an area of outstanding natural scenic beauty in the Kent countryside, golfers can tee off in total tranquillity at Darenth Valley Golf Course.

Vine explores what the course has to offer

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ust four miles north of Sevenoaks Darenth Valley Golf Course is an oasis of calm that can soothe even after the toughest, most tiring day in the office.

Constructed in 1973 the 18-hole par 72 golf course is on gently undulating, chalk-based parkland which makes for easy walking – just what you need after a long day! The course offers a challenge to those with single figure handicaps as well as those newer to the game due to the gentle curves which can be difficult to judge.

The peace and tranquillity is closer than you think too...less than 15 minutes from junctions three, four and five of

the M25 and a five-minute walk from Shoreham mainline station.

You don’t always have to play golf, either! If you like, you can sit back and relax with a book and morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea,while enjoying views of the first tee and 18th green; it’s the perfect retreat when you want to relax. Groups of walkers and cyclists are also a common sight so make sure to take your bike or walking shoes if you want to put your clubs aside for the day!

How about having your wedding at Darenth Valley Golf Course? Wedding ceremonies and receptions, dinner dances, christenings and presentation evenings are all accommodated in the luxuriously spacious function suite. The clubhouse also opens its doors to offer a table d’hôte Sunday lunch on the first Sunday of each month for only £18.95 per person. n Visit www.dvgc.co.uk for more information or call 01959 522 944 for the clubhouse office and 01959 422922 for the Professional Shop and teaching professionals

The charm of Chelsfield Lakes Want to get more out of your golfing venue? Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre is the perfect venue for golf days, societies, weddings, conferences, functions and members. Emily Louise Overy talks to the centre’s General Manager, Colin White, to find out more What makes Chelsfield Lakes a unique golf experience?

We have stunning chalkbased courses that remain very dry, particularly in winter. This ensures that we are open all year round. We also have the facilities to cater for golfers of all abilities; our Golf Academy professionals offer coaching to everyone from newcomers to European Tour players.

What can you offer children and young people?

We actively encourage juniors at the golf centre and run a number of fun activities for them.

We hold various coaching sessions throughout the week, organise competitions each week for young members and provide coaching camps during school holidays which give youngsters three days of golfing experience. All juniors are invited to our Junior Awards Evening held at the end of the season where the year’s champions are presented with their trophies. They really enjoy it!

What facilities do you have for weddings and conferences?

The Lounge, which is fully airconditioned with its own bar, is perfectly suited to conferences

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Those looking for a smaller venue may find the Function Suite more suitable with its private setting overlooking the golf course.

We also have an office room, ideal for up to 10 delegates. Our Head Chef can provide all the catering you need, and for weddings our stunning Club Room can seat up to 140 for a wedding breakfast and up to 200 for an evening buffet.

Have you ever had any celebrities visit the centre?

Yes! Six-time Singles Grand Slam winner and former World No.1 tennis professional, Boris Becker, dropped in to say hello on our annual Open Day in April. He swapped his tennis racket for a golf club and took time to sign autographs.

Customer Testimonial: “Chelsfield Lakes is the perfect setting for a wonderful reception.

Every single guest commented on how amazing the day and evening was and how the room was presented perfectly. Megan and the team made everyone feel welcome and helped Mark and I organise our perfect wedding.

We recommend it to anyone looking to hold a function. It really was outstanding!!” n Visit Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre, Court Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BX n For more information call 01689 896 266, visit www. chelsfieldlakesgolf.co.uk or email pro@chelsfieldlakesgolf.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON? THE UNRIVALLED SEVENOAKS LISTINGS GUIDE. DIAMOND JUBILEE EVENTS

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n 23 Jun. Colourscape. 11:0016:00. Vine Gardens, Dartford Rd, Sevenoaks. Adults £2, children £1. Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival. org.uk www.eyemusic.org.uk/ colourscape

n 28 Jun. Youth Music Technology Workshop. 18:0021:00. Sevenoaks Primary School, Bradbourne Rd, Sevenoaks. Free.

01622 358412 www.kent-music. com www.rhythmixmusic.org. uk Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival. org.uk

Organised by Greatness Residents Association.

ART EXHIBITIONS

COMEDY

Info: Sevenoaks Town Council 01732 459953 www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk 3 Jun. Big Lunch. 12:00-17:00 3 Jun. Skateboard competition

SEVENOAKS – KNOLE Info: National Trust 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 2-5 Jun. Royal Visit exhibition.

10:30-17:00 4 Jun. Plant Stall. 10:30-17:00 5 Jun. National Garden Scheme Open Day

SEVENOAKS – RIVERHILL HIMALAYAN GARDENS Info: 01732 459777 www.riverhillgardens.co.uk 2-5 Jun. Royal Jubilee Photoshoot for Families. 10:3016:30.

SEVENOAKS – ST MARY’S CHURCH 2 Jun. Jubilee Fete, hat competition & bouncy castle.

13:00. 01732 464242

SEVENOAKS – THE VINE Info: Town Council 01732 459953 www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk 3 Jun. Picnic, afternoon tea & family entertainment. 12:0017:00 3 Jun. Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band. 15:00-17:00 4 Jun. Fete on the Vine including puppet show & tea. 14:00-16:00.

Free. Organised by St Nicholas Church 01732 459591, 07840 180395 4 Jun. Evening entertainment & music. 19:30-23:00 4 Jun. Beacon Lighting. 22:00 4 Jun. Hog Roast (to be confirmed)

SEVENOAKS – TOWN CENTRE 2 Jun. Street entertainment.

Info: Town Council 01732 459953 www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk 2-5 Jun. Window display. Beads Amore shop, The Shambles. www.beadsamore.co.uk

n 01-30 Jun. Free for All art exhibition. Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks. Free. www.kent. gov.uk/arts n 01-30 Jun. Roland Collins landscape exhibition. Tue-Thu 10:00-17:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-16:00.

Mascalls Gallery, Paddock Wood.

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CHILDREN & FAMILIES – GENERAL n 01 Jun. Bat Walk. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. Adults £3, children £1.50. 01732 810378 www.nationaltrust.org.uk n 07 Jun. Royal dressing up.

12:00-15:00. Knole, Sevenoaks.

Free. 01732 462100 www. nationaltrust.org.uk n 23 Jun. Treasure Hunt. 10:0018:00. Blighs Meadow shopping area, Sevenoaks. Free. Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

CHILDREN & FAMILIES – ARTS & CRAFTS n 06-10 Jun. Summer Lantern Workshop for families. 11:0016:00. Riverhill Himalayan Gardens. 01732 459777 www. riverhillgardens.co.uk n 07 Jun. Children’s Watercolour Workshop.

12:00-15:00. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. Free. 01732 811314 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

CHILDREN & FAMILIES – FATHERS DAY n 16-17 Jun. Paper Aeroplane Workshop for families. 11:3016:00. Riverhill Himalayan Gardens. 01732 459777 www. riverhillgardens.co.uk n 17 Jun. Father’s Day Lunch with Caricaturist Portrait.

Salomons, Broomhill Rd, Southborough near Tunbridge Wells. Adults £22,50, children £11.25. 01892 507609 www. salomons.org.uk

CHILDREN & FAMILIES – MUSIC n 27 Jun. Youth Jazz Workshop.

19:00. Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks.

Free. Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra www.kyjo.co.uk Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

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n 01 Jun. Stewart Lee comedy.

Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 530613, 532072 www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk n 17 Jun. Dave Gorman comedy. Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.

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COMMUNITY n 14 Jun. Bring & Buy Sale.

14:00. Red Cross Centre, Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Active Retirement Association 01732 455564 n 15 Jun. Sponsored Moonlight Catwalk. Claremont School, Tunbridge Wells. Hospice in the Weald 01892 820508 www. hospiceintheweald.org.uk

CREATIVE WRITING n15 Jun. Writing Workshop for parents. 09:40-11:10. House on the Hill restaurant, 115 London Rd, Sevenoaks. £15. www. joannanorland.blogspot.com n 22 Jun. Introductory Workshop on Writing for Children. 09:40-11:10. House on the Hill restaurant, 115 London Rd, Sevenoaks. £15. www. joannanorland.blogspot.com

FAIRS, FESTIVALS & FETES n15-24 Jun. Arts Festival.

Tonbridge. 01732 876166 www.tmbc.gov.uk www. tonbridgeartsfestival.co.uk n16 Jun. Summer Fete.

12:00-16:00. St Marys Church, Fawkham. Free. www. fawkhamandhartley.org.uk n16-17 Jun. Mini Festival. Brands Hatch Motor Racing Circuit near West Kingsdown. Adults £17, children free. 0843 453 9000 www.motorsportvision. co.uk

FOOD & DRINK n 07 Jun. Pudding Evening.

Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. £19.75. 01732 811314 www. nationaltrust.org.uk n 22 Jun. Cream Tea. 14:0016:00. St Andrews church hall, Paddock Wood. Hospice in the Weald 01959 562250 www. hospiceintheweald.org.uk n 23 Jun. 40th Anniversary Dinner. Wildernesse Golf Club, Seal Hollow Rd, Sevenoaks.

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GARDENS – GENERAL n 02-10 Jun. Glorious Gardens.

12:00-16:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens. 01892 870370 www. penshurstplace.com n 08-09 Jun. Head Gardener’s Tours. 14:00-16:30. Penshurst Place & Gardens. £18 including tea. 01892 870307 www. penshurstplace.com

HISTORY n 12 Jun. Renaissance Queens, Courts & Courtiers course.

13:00-15:00. University of Kent, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge. 4 weeks for £40. 01732 352316 www.kent.ac.uk

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MUSIC – BLUES n 22 Jun. Green Street Blues concert. 19:30. St Botolphs Church, Chevening. £7. 01732 740170. Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www. sevenoaksfestival.org.uk n 26 Jun. Missouri Gutts Open Mic Night. 20:30-23:00. Anchor pub, London Rd, Sevenoaks.

Free. www.blueswithbottleclub. co.uk Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival. org.uk

MUSIC – CLASSICAL n 19 Jun. Talk on Russian music.

14:00. Bewley Farmhouse, Ightham. Ightham Music Society 01732 884728

n 14 Jun. Study Day on Confinement & Rebellion – Representing Women’s Spaces.

10:00-16:00. University of Kent, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge. £25.

01732 352316 www.kent.ac.uk

n 23 Jun. Sullivan & Strauss concert. 19:30. Tonbridge School Chapel. Adults £13, OAPs £11, students £6. Tonbridge Philharmonic Society 01892 530423, 459352 www.tonphil. org.uk

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n 11 Jun. Darker Side of Dickens course. 13:00-15:00.

University of Kent, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge. 4 weeks for £40. 01732 352316 www.kent. ac.uk

n 23 Jun. Beat Goes On Javajam Jazz Quartet. 18:30. Bishops Mead, 39 Main Rd, Sundridge. £12. Friends of St Marys Church 01959 561714. Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

LOCAL HISTORY n 14 Jun. Talk on Geology of Kent. 19:00-21:00. University of Kent, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge. £10. 01732 352316 www.kent. ac.uk n 29 Jun. Walk in to Art local history guided walk, art & floristry taster sessions.

10:00. Adult Education Centre, Hatton House, Bradbourne Rd, Sevenoaks. Free. 0845 606 5606 www.kentadulteducationcentre. co.uk Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival. org.uk n 29 Jun. Spooky Sevenoaks guided walk. 20:00-21:20. Meet Royal Oak Hotel, 5 High St, Sevenoaks. Adults £7, children £4. Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival. org.uk n 30 Jun. Sevenoaks Story guided walk. 11:00-12:40. Meet Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks. Adults £6, children £4. Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www. sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

MUSIC – GENERAL n 09 Jun. Charlie Dore gig.

Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. £13.50. 01732 440470 www. brandywinemusic.co.uk n 29-30 Jun. Music Festival.

Hop Farm Family Park, Beltring near Paddock Wood. Adults £150, children free. 0844 249 1000 www.eventim.co.uk www.

n 29 Jun. Roger Beaujolais & Hugh Ockendon dinner jazz.

19:30. Royal Oak Hotel, 5 High St, Sevenoaks. £26. 01732 451109 www.listeningroom. co.uk Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival. org.uk

MUSIC – LIGHT n 10 Jun. Grimethorpe Colliery Band concert. Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.

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MUSIC – POP, FUNK, SOUL & CONTEMPORARY n 23 Jun. Live Music & Barbecue. 14:00. White Hart pub, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks.

Free. Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival. org.uk

MUSIC – ROCK n 28 Jun. ISH Trio groove gig. 20:30. Woodman pub, Goathurst Common near Ide Hill. Free. 01732 750296 www. thewoodman-idehill.co.uk Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

NATURE n 13 Jun. Hedgerow Ecology & Surveying course. 10:00-16:00.

Tonbridge Adult Education Centre. £20. 0845 606 5606 www.kent.gov.uk/adulted

JUNE EVENTS AT THE ASSEMBLY HALL THEATRE n 19 Jun. Science & Natural History of Our Planet Earth course. 10:30-12:30. Salomons, Broomhill Rd, Southborough near Tonbridge. £42.50 for 5 sessions. Canterbury Christchurch University 01227 863451 www.canterbury.ac.uk

OPERA n 15 Jun. La Boheme opera.

19:30. Tonbridge Castle. Festival of Music 01444 443000 www. operabrava.co.uk n 16 Jun. Barber of Seville opera. 19:30. Tonbridge Castle.

Festival of Music 01444 443000 www.operabrava.co.uk n 17 Jun. Night at the Opera.

19:30. Doors open 18:30. High Rocks pub, High Rocks Lane, Tunbridge Wells. £35 including dinner. 01892 515532 www. highrocks.co.uk

SPORT n 09 Jun. Kent v Hampshire cricket match. Nevill Ground, Tunbridge Wells. £30 including lunch & tea. Hospice in the Weald 01892 820526 www. hospiceintheweald.org.uk n 10 Jun. London to Brighton Kit & Sports Car Run. Chiddingstone Castle. 01892 870347 www. chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

THEATRE – PLAYS n 01-02 Jun. Entertaining Angels play. 20:00. Oast Theatre, Hildenborough. £10. 01732 363849 www.oasttheatre.com n 23-30 Jun. Equally Divided play. 20:00 (+ Sun matinee 15:00). Oast Theatre, Hildenborough. £10. 01732 363849 www.oasttheatre.com

WALKS n 14 Jun. Great Outdoors Countryside Walk. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. £1. 01732 810378 www.nationaltrust.org.uk n 29 Jun. Breakfast walk. Meet 07:45 Knole for 90-minute walk. £12 including breakfast. Booking required 01732 462100 www. nationaltrust.org.uk/knole

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The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are celebrating the 15th anniversary of this classic film and the concerts will reflect this with popular tracks from the movie.

DAVE GORMAN’S POWERPOINT PRESENTATION Sun 17 June, 8pm, £20

Following a sell-out autumn 2011 tour; the man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure has announced extra dates for spring 2012 due to popular demand. Always one of comedy’s most innovative thinkers this genre stretching performer is back…and for this brand new show he’s formed a double act…with a projector screen.

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Thu 28 June, 2pm, £12.50

A brand new show starring Marilyn Hall Smith, star of the West End tour of The Sound of Music, with an all-star cast including comedian Adam Daye. The show brings the spirit of the Wartime Era alive, with the music and memories that kept Britain smiling through her darkest days.

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Fri 29 June 7.30pm £23, concs £21, family ticket (x 4) £69

Celebrating timeless hits from the pop phenomenon Abba and hot on the heels of the huge success of the Broadway Musical Mamma Mia, this outrageous, glittering production is a nonstop, fun filled party for everyone.

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Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society is breaking new ground this month with its production of the famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet in the grounds of the St Clere Estate at Heaverham near Kemsing. Vine takes a look at the special event

he production, part of the Sevenoaks Summer Festival, is the society’s fourth foray into the open air, following the acclaimed A Midsummer Night’s Dream two years ago, and before that As You Like It and The Taming of the Shrew. All these were staged at the White Rock Inn at Underriver, but this time director Phil Newton wanted a background of buildings to represent the unruly streets of Verona.

Phil Newton said: “It is a wonderful venue and we are very excited about using it as the setting for one of the greatest plays in the English language. Laugh and cry with us in a stunning new garden venue at its most uplifting.”

The star-crossed lovers are played by 22-year-old Matthew Friett, a postgraduate student at Cambridge University and 21-year-old Nicola Clark, playing her first major Shakespearian role.

The owner of St Clere, Eliza Ecclestone, hopes it will be the Festival’s “Glyndebourne” experience: “We’re very excited about welcoming the Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society to St Clere this summer. We hope that the formal gardens will provide the perfect backdrop for their performance. Fingers crossed for balmy English summer evenings!”

Performances are from Thursday to Saturday, June 28–30 at 7.30pm, on Sunday July 1 at 2.30pm and on Wednesday to Saturday, July 4–7 at 7.30pm. Rafferty’s

of Sevenoaks will serve a barbecue from 6.00pm before evening performances and cream teas after the Sunday matinee. There will be a licensed bar in the Orangery serving wine and beer. Patrons can also bring their own picnics. Seating is unreserved. Bring your own (lowbacked) chairs or rugs, and warm clothing. Evenings can be chilly even in the height of summer! n Tickets (£15 in advance, £12 concessions) can be booked at the Festival Box Office 01732 450175 or online at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Matthew Friett as Romeo and Nicola Clark as Juliet

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he Seddons are not party the boats in London together" until his people. We do not attend, partner pointed out none of us were or throw, glamorous, interested in boats and this was stupid. wild or even sexy parties.

But apart from that brief surge in Instead, we wear comfies weird nautical patriotism, it really had and watch TV boxsets in nothing to do with the Jubilee... which other people have glamorous, And then there were two: wild and/or sexy parties.

Unbeknown to us, we live on a street I am not a royalist. I’m the opposite. that does street parties. I mean, they I won’t bore you with why or implore really do them. They apply for permits you to agree (it’s really none of my and plan stuff and don’t just talk about business). You’ll either be someone boats. So when my neighbour asked if who feels similarly, or someone who I was in on a get-together, barbecue, feels differently, but I imagine it barely bring-a-bottle affair, I said, “sure, why registers on anyone’s not?” Great for the kids, radar as remotely about time we were more important. neighbourly.

Holy paper In fact, ordinarily, But this was March, crowns, it’s neither of these and a lot of people were statements would be saying a lot of things in actually important.

March. happening!

Ordinarily, however, As April and May arrived, we’re not on the brink so did the planning TWICE. of throwing (and meetings (with agendas, co-throwing) not one, honestly – and wine, but two JUBILEE so, like, I’m not actually PARTIES. How did it come to this? complaining), I realised I’d grossly How did I end up knee-deep in eBay underestimated the situation. bunting and meat orders?

But now we’re on the cusp of Many months ago, as the wind June. Holy paper crowns, it’s actually whipped wildly and I had a blanket happening! TWICE. on my knees and we drank gin to keep I love having my friends to stay, and warm (okay, this could describe most I love cooking enormous amounts of days), my husband and I looked outside ridiculous themed food, but the at our forlorn lawn and one of us idiots thought of those different groups of said: “You know what? Let’s have a friends standing in my kitchen, united party this summer.” The other idiot solely by their knowing the same idiot, agreed that it was a marvellous idea. is a worry. As is the thought of an “Why on Earth have we never had a anti-royalist who can’t handle her drink, party before? This would be a GREAT drinking at a Jubilee celebration party party house!” and so on. in front of people with whom I (and my But that was January. A lot of people long-suffering family) have to live side were saying a lot of things in January. by side.

We picked the Jubilee weekend I’ll screw it all up somehow, it’s just a because it was long and it made sense. question of how badly. But at least I’ll Sure, there was a brief Facebook have fodder for next month’s column. conversation between myself and my friend Mark, in which we got overCatch Holly on twitter @hollyseddon excited and talked a good "go to see

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