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16 EVERY MONTH 08 HEADLINES 12 MONTHLY MUSTS 22 COMMUNITY 36 FAMILY AND KIDS 56 WHAT’S ON? 62 MUMBLINGS

VINE DINING 25 VINE’S COUNTRY PUB SPECIAL Vine takes a tour of the Sevenoaks countryside to look for the most charming pubs, plus we go further afield in search of the historical, quirky and those with fine dining. We also discuss why it is so important to support your local

Cover shot: taken at The Himalayan Gardens, Riverhill by Christopher J Porter

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16 THROUGH THE KEYHOLE Serial movers Melissa and Bernard de Pascalis have tried every interior trend in the book, but their recent contemporary home in the heart of Sevenoaks has them hooked

46 VINE STYLE Use Vine’s essential guide to barelythere make-up PLUS we go to the launch of The Square Salon and Spa and get advice from Solar Health and The Skin Clinic

20 AVIATION AT COMBE BANK The imposing country mansion of Combe Bank - now an independent school for girls - has an unlikely airborne connection, writes Robin Brooks 30 BUSINESS DETECTIVES From technicians to accountants, Vine goes snooping around for the best businesses, bringing you closer to the experts in several fields

HOME & GARDEN 51 INSPIRING GARDENS Vine asks gardening experts and landscapers for their advice on how to transform your garden this spring PLUS Interior trends

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Spring is finally here and we’re all starting to ditch the multiple layers, get out of the house and some of us may even be venturing into the garden to make those much-needed preparations for the months ahead. Luckily, we have a selection of garden features providing stylish inspiration for creating that perfect family garden.

While we’re enjoying some sunshine now is a good time for getting out into the country for a ramble and while you’re at it, why not stop at one of Kent’s numerous charming country pubs? Our Country Pub Special highlights just some of the great pubs we have on our doorstep and why it is so important to support them, especially with 25 of them closing a week in the UK. In addition, we do a bit of snooping around from Vine HQ, starting with an investigation into independent Sevenoaks businesses, from technology companies to accountants.

We then head off to a stunning contemporary family home for our Through the Keyhole feature to find out why serial movers the de Pascalis family particularly love their new home.

I also quiz Men Behaving Badly star Leslie Ash on her theatrical role All The Single Ladies and we discover that Combe Bank actually used to be the former home of aviation fanatic Robert Mond, who used the grounds of the mansion to house his homebuilt aircraft.

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21 LEGAL MATTERS Regular legal advice from the team at Warners Solicitors PLUS over 80 businesses turn up to our monthly networking event, Grapevine. See the pictures on page 14

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HEADLINES

Pub launches rewardcard scheme

Local star offered drama scholarship

The George & Dragon, Chipstead is giving back to its customers by launching an innovative new rewards-card.

The scheme will be launched on March 16.

To show its appreciation for customers’ loyalty the new card will reward you every time you visit, whether for a quick drink, coffee or full dining experience. The reward card offers customers the opportunity to earn one point for every £1 spent and for every 200 points collected you will be rewarded with £10 to spend. The more you spend the more points you earn, and these points can be redeemed on your next visit to the George and Dragon, Chipstead or can be saved up for that special occasion.

Owner Benjamin James, pictured below, said: “We have spent the last two years building relationships with the local farmers and artisan producers and we are thrilled that customers are supporting them through their loyalty to us. That’s why we think it’s the perfect time to launch the new card, especially with the current economic climate.”

Card holders will also be able to take advantage of free Wi-Fi, double-points days and invitations to special reward card-holder events, with a regular newsletter notifying them of the most recent benefits. n Applying for a reward card couldn’t be simpler, for more information on the scheme and how to join call 01732 779019 or visit www.georgeanddragonchipstead.com

Oli Dillon of St Michael’s Prep School has been offered a drama scholarship at Sutton Valance. The young star who has cystic fibrosis, but says “it doesn’t have me”, landed his first role at the age of seven as the voice of The Heffalump for a Walt Disney production. Now aged 13, Oli has recorded over 300 voiceovers and appeared in various television shows.

After being encouraged by his teachers at St Michael’s Prep, Oli enrolled in Saturday morning drama classes and was quickly picked up by an agent after appearing in his first show. Oli battled through an intense regime of medication and physiotherapy to follow his dream and although he is looking forward to taking his next step Oli is certainly going to miss his school.

He said: “St Michael’s is like a big family, and they have not only supported me but they have also been there to support my mum when I have been unwell. I leave school this year in July and I have been offered a drama scholarship at my next school and I am really looking forward to that, but I know I will be very sad to leave St Michael’s.” n If you would like to find out more about St Michael’s Prep School, visit www.stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

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The Cantate Chamber Choir is performing Bach’s B Minor Bass, one of the greatest works in Western composition, on Saturday March 17 from 7.30pm at St Nicholas’ Church with five soloists, a chorus and an orchestra. Tickets cost £12 and are available from Sevenoaks Bookshop and the Cantate Box Office on 01732 770570. Visit www. cantate-choir.info

People of Kent are being offered the opportunity to play their part in the 2012 Olympics. Visit Kent is looking for 300 volunteers to provide support and advice to visitors between July 17 and September 9. Volunteers will need to be over 18. To apply as a volunteer for the Olympics, visit www. visitkentbusiness. co.uk

A special two-course lunch in celebration of International Women’s Day is being hosted at The New School at West Heath on March 8.

Actress Louise Jameson, who recently played Eleanor in ITV’s Doc Martin, will be the special guest. Tickets cost £25.

To book your ticket, visit www.westheath school.com

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Knole Flux project launches this month An exciting new way of presenting the wonderful collections of Knole will be starting this year. The project, called Knole Flux, has been devised because emergency repairs on the building will have an impact on some of the showrooms that make up part of the visit to the house.

Rather than hide the repair work or close any rooms, visitors in 2012 will have an intriguing view of the rooms where lights and sound experimentation along with projected text will bring the work to life.

The project will also expose panelling unseen in living memory and has enabled a secret door to be opened in ‘The Spangled Bedroom’. This will allow visitors a rare peek at the inner canopy of the famous ‘Spangled Bed’.

Due to the building works, the National Trust is doing everything possible to prevent temporary closures and the Knole Flux project will bring visitors into the heart of the work to save Knole – showing why the repairs are needed and how they can get involved.

There are also a number of activities at Knole in March. Visitors will have the chance to meet the conservation team on March 16, participate in a spring walk from Knole to Emmetts Garden and see the conservation plans for Lord Sackville’s private garden.

Light a life Haller, a unique company from Tunbridge Wells which helps rural communities in Kenya, has started a new campaign called the Light a Life Appeal. The Kenyan communities that Haller supports have no electricity, but now solar lanterns are being awarded to promising farmers and schoolchildren. For just £10 a whole household can be filled with light. n Visit www.haller.org.uk

Sevenoaks woman breaks world record A former Hildenborough resident has become the first-ever woman to ski across Antarctica alone. Felicity Aston, who also set a new world record, covered 1,084 miles during her 59-day adventure.

If that wasn’t enough, Felicity had to pull two sledges using only her muscle power!

n For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

£750k investment in new Arriva bus fleet Arriva recently put a fleet of brand-new buses onto its service linking Sevenoaks with Bromley, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. The £750,000 investment brought new standards of comfort on buses which are fully accessible and which have minimal exhaust emissions to help improve air quality.

The 402 runs hourly to Bromley on Mondays to Saturdays and half-hourly to Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. A £6 ‘Bromley Shopper’ ticket can be bought on any Arriva bus in Sevenoaks and then used to take the 402 to Bromley and back without paying again.

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Sevenoaks Rotary 10k run There have been 200 entries already for the the 6th Annual Sevenoaks Rotary Knole Park 10k Run on March 11. The run, which is in aid of Cancer Research UK and other Rotary Supported Charities, is gaining a huge reputation and Knole Park is expecting a total of 700 entries. Lord Sackville, who along with the National Trust has kindly granted permission to use the grounds of Knole Park, will start the race and a computer chip will be used to time runners and calculate their positions. n Visit www.sevenoaksrotary10k.co.uk

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Tonbridge Aquathon

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Tonbridge Tri Club is holding an inaugural Aquathon on March 24 at 1.15pm. A 300m swim will take place in the Sennocke Centre, Sevenoaks School before a 10k run in Knole Park.

The Aquathon costs £5 to enter and prizes will be donated by Springbank Clinic.

To enter, email mark@sbclinic.plus. com

A new cycling event for the Hospice in the Weald is calling for seasoned cyclists and first timers.

There are three routes to choose from – 15 miles around Tunbridge Wells, 40 miles around the Northern Weald and 81 miles taking in all of the Hospice shops.

Online registration is now available at www. hospiceintheweald. org.uk

Dive down to the remains of the Titanic during this insightful event with Rob Goldsmith. Rob will relive his iconic dive to the wreck of the most famous ship ever to set sail, through speech, pictures and a Q & A session.

Guests will also receive a two-course lunch. Tickets are £22.50.

Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk

Jane Austen’s classic Sense And Sensibility is coming to the Trinity Theatre on March 9 for a one-off performance. See the romantic novel brought to life as the Dashwood sisters search for love and fortune, encountering hardships and heartbreak along the way. The performance starts at 7.30pm and tickets cost £14. Visit www. trinitytheatre.net

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through the Serial movers Melissa and Bernard de Pascalis have tried every interior trend in the book, but their recent contemporary home in the heart of Sevenoaks has them hooked WORDS: CHARLOTTE LUXFORD PHOTOGRAPHY: JUSTIN KEMP

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mbitious couple Melissa and Bernard de Pascalis aren’t shy when it comes to renovation and building work. Having had around six new houses built in the past 12 years, the pair have got creating a family home down to a fine art, with Bernard building them (it is the nature of his business after all) and Melissa realising her interior visions, each house being completely unique from the last.

The family has had everything from a New England-inspired home to their current contemporary new-build property in the heart of Sevenoaks. Melissa has gone through the interior trends from traditional

antique furniture via Cath Kidston florals to her current interior choice – a light and airy feel with neutral colours and chunky pieces of modern wooden furniture, with accents of colour created through the use of soft furnishings and vibrant artwork. Regardless of the ever-changing interior styles the collection of Scottish art remains a constant feature in the de Pascalis household; as a Scottish girl at heart, Melissa has always had a passion for it and Bernard bought her first commissioned piece by Muriel Barclay.

Their current home began as a 1970s property and they decided to knock it down to make way for a new build that would cater for the large family of six, with the couple’s four young sons at the forefront of

their minds. “Despite the property being a good size, we decided to start from scratch and go for something more contemporary. This house is so unlike the other properties, but I think it’s my favourite. You learn something from each new build and I enjoy choosing the fixtures and fittings in each home.”

So is she itching to start a new project? “I love this house so I have no fixed ideas as yet. But I’d really like to take an old character property, something utterly different, and put her back together. Although this property is our house, it’s Bernard’s business too and we show clients around so they get a feel for what can be achieved in their own homes.”

And what a home it is too. “I wanted it to flow seamlessly from room to room rather than make each space look completely different from the next,” explains Melissa. Neutral tones, such as the white floor tiles from Porcelanosa, cream walls, beige carpets and the blonde ash feature staircase all create a sense of seamlessness, space and organic living. Despite having four boys there’s no clutter, thanks to fitted storage

solutions in practically every room – a feature that Melissa particularly loves. The kitchen by Leicht Enclosure is designed with floor to ceiling contemporary walnut cabinetry with in-built Siemens appliances and a central workspace by Apex Masonry doubles up as a breakfast bar, worktop, hob and storage space.

The couple have also integrated state-of-the-art audio visual equipment and lighting systems; every bedroom has speakers built into the ceiling and Rako lighting technology. The huge cinema room with a large sofa unit and oversized bean bags makes for the perfect family haven at weekends and other additions like underfloor heating make the house as comfortable as possible. Despite all this new technology and contemporary furnishings, there’s certainly still an element of sentimentality about the house. Footprints and first shoes in the living room, family photos on an antique table in the hallway and a 12-yearold Ikea sofa favoured by the dogs proves that the house isn’t just for show – it’s a well-loved and well-used family space too. v

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The imposing country mansion of Combe Bank – now an independent school for girls – has an unlikely airborne connection, writes Robin Brooks

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uring the 17th and 18th centuries Combe Bank was one of many fine mansions within the boundaries of Sevenoaks. For many years the estate was owned by the Isley family until one ancestor sold it to pay off his gambling debts. It was purchased by the Ash family and later sold to the Campbells. They succeeded the title of Earls of Argyle and the house remained in this noble family for many years.

The beginning of the 20th century was very significant for the area, especially for the seat of Combe Bank. In 1913 the house and estate came into the possession of Mond, a Germanborn chemist and industrialist. The estate encompassed many acres of land including a very large field. Robert Mond was a life-long aviation enthusiast and had taken a very keen interest in early flying attempts on the Isle of Sheppey. The field seemed to him to be made for flying.

When certain individuals approached him, Mond agreed to sponsor the production of aircraft at Combe Bank under the direction of an unlikely character named Prince Serge de Bolotoff. The prince was thought to be of Polish ancestry and had settled in England after fleeing the political situation

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in his country. This did not deter Mond from years the company produced the aircraft but providing financial backing, however, and it is not known exactly how many. A reference construction of several wooden hangars began to a crash in 1915 at nearby Bessels Green at Combe Bank. appears in local records and, as the only Prince Serge de Bolotoff aircraft in the area were was not a newcomer those built by de Bolotoff, it to aviation. In 1913 he is assumed that it was one of had designed and built the Voisins.

While production a Voisin Triplane which While production of had been used in taxiing of aircraft at Combe aircraft at Combe Bank was trials at Brooklands until taking place, the mansion Bank was taking place, itself was the hub of much it was damaged on rough ground. Mond and de activity, in addition the mansion itself was social Bolotoff joined forces, to being the location for the hub of much social many of Mond’s chemistry founding the de Bolotoff Company of Sevenoaks.

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company and it collapsed, owing its workforce several weeks’ wages. Mond severed his relationship with the prince and did not venture in the business of aviation again.

Nevertheless, this episode ensured that Sundridge Airfield, as it later became known, was placed on the aviation map of the UK. Eleven years later, the touring shows of Alan Cobham and CampbellBlack would bring aircraft to For all your the field to allow the public to local nostalgia experience flying. The Flying and history Circus became a regular coverage, visit visitor and even when Combe Bank was sold by Mond, it still vinedigital.co.uk attracted many air-minded people.

One of these was Tom Worsell of Sevenoaks who flew his homebuilt aircraft, powered by a 10hp Singer car engine, from the airfield. Although the aircraft did eventually become airborne, it was for seconds rather than minutes and it finally ended up in a ditch. Again during World War II, Sundridge Airfield was used as a dump for salvaging crashed aircraft. With the end of the war, the airfield fell into disrepair.

The house today has changed very little from the Mond period and is now an independent girls’ school.

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hen a house is bought or sold, the seller will complete a set of questionnaires which includes the Property Information Form. This asks the seller for information relating to the property including enquiries on boundaries, alterations, services and disputes.

Having seen these forms, the prospective buyer’s solicitors may make additional enquiries in order to establish further details of the property being bought.

The replies to the initial Property Information Form or to additional enquiries, which are often written on the enquiry sheet, must not be treated as just a ‘form-filling’ exercise by the seller. If the answers provided are significantly untrue, the law of misrepresentation may apply.

For a contract to purchase a property to have been obtained by misrepresentation, it is necessary that the seller has made a reply which is factually untrue, as a result of which the buyer has entered into the

contract to his or her detriment.

A person induced into entering into a contract by misrepresentation may be entitled to damages or to withdraw the contract. Attempts to limit liability for errors and mistakes in replies to precontract enquiries will normally only be upheld by the courts if the limitation is reasonable.

It can be quite common for sellers to fail to disclose known structural defects and disputes with neighbours. However, knowingly making a false claim or failing to disclose a salient fact could lead to an action for damages by the buyer subsequently when the truth comes to light.

A buyer can go some way to protecting his or her position by making sure any particular questions on which they wish to have specific assurances are clearly put to the seller. Some risks (such as title defects) can be insured against.

n For advice on all aspects of the law relating to buying or selling property, contact Jane Bohill on 01732 747905 or email jane.bohill@warners-solicitors.co.uk . Follow Warners on Twitter @KentSolicitors

Jane Bohill Associate Solicitor & Team Leader Committee member of the Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge District Law Society Tel: 01732 747905 Email: jane.bohill@warners-solicitors.co.uk Areas of Expertise • Purchase and Sale (Freehold & Leasehold) • Remortgage • Transfers of Equity • Lease Extension • Tenancy Agreements • Right to First Refusal • Joint Ownership Agreement Likes: Board games, log fires, cooking and entertaining family and friends Dislikes: Cleaning up after messy children!

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Britain is the birthplace of the country pub. It is a sacred symbol of our nation, joined in the elite league by the red telephone box, the double-decker bus and the Queen. So it is sad that we are now seeing an average of 25 pubs closing every week, says Chris Bennett

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The British pub is much more than just a place to have a pint; it is at the heart of communities and villages, it brings people together, provides entertainment, stimulates good conversation and is part of our national heritage.

So why are we now beginning to see a decline in our great country pubs?

Frank Scott, landlord of The White Rock Inn in Underriver, believes there are two main reasons. “Firstly, the price of pub beer keeps rising. What the government should do is put a tax on takeaway alcohol.

Supermarket booze is so cheap and it causes so many problems on the streets and in households.

In pubs we can control binge drinking. Secondly, television is turning us into a nation of soap cabbages. On a weekend, people would rather stay in and watch TV instead of go out to a pub and communicate and have fun.”

Iain Loe, a spokesperson for CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), also recognises the problems of cheap alcohol being sold at supermarkets and Iain believes that pubs should be offered more protection: “Pubs all over the UK are being closed

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and the likes of supermarkets and betting shops are appearing in their place and it’s extremely sad. Instead of being forced to close down, locals should be offered the chance to buy their pub. What the government doesn’t realise is that pubs are part of the solution for alcohol abuse. But we also need to see more people visiting pubs. Pubs really are the original social networking site. Forget your Facebook or your Twitter, pubs have been around for hundreds of years and you can get all the gossip and conversation you need instead of interacting through a computer. A pub isn’t just for Christmas – it’s for 365 days a year.”

Losing our country pubs would be like losing a huge chunk of our national identity.

With Lent approaching, maybe now would be a good idea to give up that bottle of wine indoors and pay a visit to your local pub instead. n CAMRA is running a ‘Save your local’ campaign in April; for more information visit www.camra.org.uk.

What is your opinion on saving our independent pubs? Have your say by emailing chris.bennett@vinedigital. co.uk

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01959 522847 | www.crownpubotford.co.uk In a sentence: A lively pub with a good community atmosphere

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Vine takes a tour of the Sevenoaks countryside to look for the most charming pubs, plus we go further afield in search of the historical, quirky and those with fine dining

his quintessentially Kentish inn is situated in the historic village of Otford, set opposite a unique Grade II-listed duck pond. The Crown is full of historic charm, dating back to the 16th century, with everything from a full suit of armour to fireplaces so big you could sit in them. There’s an extensive bar area and also a restaurant area, which is packed for their popular Sunday lunches. The chef uses local produce wherever possible and the pub’s takeaway service is popular: there’s curry night on Wednesdays; fish and chips for £6.95 on Fridays and Saturdays and ‘bring your own plate’ for lazy Sunday lunches.

The beer is equally good, with local ales including the ‘Otford Crown Ale’ from Westerham

Brewery and also ‘Three in a Bed’ from Tonbridge Brewery.

The Crown also holds beer festivals in April and October, the next one from April 21-23.

The pub is also busy with other events too, including St Patrick’s Night, with live music and a three-course meal for £19.50 on March 17 and on April 14 there’s Titanic Night to mark the anniversary of the legendary ship. Dress up in your finery, listen to a talented fiddle-playing duo and tuck into a first class three-course meal (also £19.50).

Contact details: The George & Dragon, 39 High Street, Chipstead, TN13 2RW | 01732 779019 | www.georgeanddragonchipstead.com In a sentence: A local pub that is passionate about the provenance and quality of its food and offers great hospitality.

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f you haven’t been to The George & Dragon in Chipstead, it’s about time you did. As many of you know, our resident foodie and forager Benjamin James has written about his passion for food in Vine for several years and truly practises what he preaches – food from field to fork. As a finalist in the Taste of Kent Awards 2011 for Dining Pub of the Year, The George & Dragon, Chipstead is well-known for its excellent quality dishes and reasonable prices.

Although this local pub works religiously with artisan producers and Kent farms in order to source the best produce around, it doesn’t mean it’s unattainable. It’s not pricey and it’s not too posh for those who just want bangers and mash – it’s just that the sausages happen to be award-winning, the mash is made with double cream and a pinch of nutmeg and the gravy is a red wine reduction using sweet red onions. But you don’t need to worry about all that; what you want is good food and you certainly get it, no questions asked.

Ben and his team of chefs do use genuine ‘seasonal’ produce, but as Ben explains the seasons are in fact incredibly short: “You can’t be completely purist, as onions for example are actually only in season for about six weeks of the year in

the UK – good luck to anyone wanting to cook without an onion! However, we believe eating British is really important and we are proud to produce food that is local, seasonal and fresh; there’s no pretentiousness about it, it’s just honest, good food, done well.”

The George & Dragon, Chipstead isn’t just about the food though; the

16th-century pub serves a blinding cocktail, with the cocktail of the month also reflecting the seasons, and award-winning local ales. The oak beams, real fires and original features offer an intimate and comfortable dining space and the garden is a delight in summer. By the way, if you’re not sure about where exactly Chipstead is, it is only a five-minute drive from Sevenoaks and trust me – it’s worth the trip.

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Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BU | 01732 750296 www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk A real country pub, which doubles up as a menagerie and a venue for great live jazz

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s soon as you pull up to The Woodman, set in the picture postcard setting of Ide Hill, it becomes apparent that this is a true country pub. The undulating lawn with its freshly planted flowerbeds, rockery, fishpond, kitchen garden and menagerie of animals makes for a children’s paradise and a day out that genuinely caters to all the family.

Purpose-built pens house a collection of chickens, ducks and rare black pheasants (while a pheasant stroganoff may be on the menu, these ones are definitely pets!), as well as long-standing member of the brood, Harvey the giant rabbit. The owner, Heinz Klose, is a bit of a dab-hand at DIY and is preparing to build an aviary to hold various species of birds from parakeets to cockatoos at the end of the month.

Of course there’s plenty of entertainment for adults too; the pub holds some of the biggest live music events around at least three nights a week and the great thing about them, other than the broad range of musical talent, is that they’re free. From swing and jazz to the more recent addition of a rhythm and blues ‘groove evening’ on Thursdays, you can enjoy

music from local bands and even saxophonist Derrick Nash from The Jools Holland orchestra regularly makes an appearance.

Derrick has performed solo at Glastonbury and also alongside A-list stars from Sir Paul McCartney to Annie Lennox. The huge upstairs function room is also available for free hire and offers the perfect space for celebrating special occasions.

The 18th-century pub also makes for a cosy and intimate place to enjoy a meal, with its oak beams, dried hops, bone china and log fires.

Once you’ve taken a seat, you can enjoy over 40 different freshly prepared dishes from The Woodman’s extensive menu.

Expect the traditional flavours of good British pub grub, including braised lamb shank and confit of duck, or try something a little different from the specials board such as

wild rabbit casserole. In addition, their South African menu is superb; try their popular Potjies (slow-cooked stew), Durban Bunny Chow (don’t worry, it has nothing to do with Harvey the rabbit) or even homemade boerewors.

Wash it all down with one of their hand-pulled, caskconditioned ales pulled by one of the friendly bar staff, or there’s a range of four bitters and four lagers to try. The wine list is also extensive with 23 options and obviously you can expect some unique South African wines as well as a strong list of European wines.

If you’re a ‘friend of the Woodman’ and join the loyalty scheme you can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with a main course – if you’re with friends who have a main dish, they all get one too!

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s soon as you walk through the door of The Poacher tucked away in the charming village of Tudeley, the first thing you may notice is a colourful piece of stained glass hanging from the wall. While small in scale, it is its larger historical significance that makes it particularly fascinating. The glass is in fact a replica of one of the 12 Marc Chagall stained glass windows which feature in the famous All Saints Church situated just down the road from the pub. It certainly provides a talking point and the rest of the interior doesn’t disappoint: inviting light oak floors, warm contemporary furnishings and dried hops perched above the bar tie the look together.

Just as importantly, the selection of wine, cask

ales and beer is excellent, with perhaps the most popular of the ales being the selection from The Tonbridge Brewery, which is just a stone’s throw away from The Poacher. To accompany such an extensive selection of drinks is the pub’s equally gratifying menu. Head chef Andy Mclean uses fresh local ingredients to create an array of delightful yet good value for money dishes. Fish of the day is a regular popular feature and the confit of wild boar and haggis fritters are just some of the unique dishes to try.

Although The Poacher is excellent for a special occasion, it is also a splendid choice for a mid-week lunch. Why not take a walk around the beautiful Tudeley village and see the church before settling

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Contact details: The White Rock Inn, Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0SB | 01732 833112 | www.thewhiterockinn.co.uk In a sentence: A pub with a view; set in the heart of the stunning Kent countryside with a few surprising tricks up its sleeve n the quiet hamlet of Underriver near Hildenborough stands the delightful White Rock Inn, a traditional familyrun pub set in the heart of rural Kent. The oldest part of the pub dates back to the early 19th century but it is believed that a building may have stood on the land hundreds of years prior to the existing one due to its prominent location on the village trading routes.

The White Rock Inn is very much a traditional English pub, with period oak beams, warm lighting and cosy fires and a

Contact details: The Poacher, Hartlake Rd, Tudeley, Tonbridge Kent TN11 0PH | 01732 358934 | www.thepoachertudeley.co.uk In a sentence: A traditional pub with a fusion of history, art, contemporary furnishings and a mouth-watering menu

bright and airy restaurant that can hold 30 people. The large beautifully kept garden, however, is the key, where the pub holds barbeques and charity days in summer and it has enough space for a marquee, playing host to many weddings over the years. There’s even enough room to tether your horse or for ramblers to enjoy a quiet pint and take in the views with the family dog. More unusually, there is a pétanque pitch (they hold open pétanque nights on Tuesdays) and the chance to join in the oldfashioned Kentish pub game of Bat and Trap.

The drink proves as good as the setting, with the ever-popular beers such as Harveys, White Rock bitter and Doombar. The landlord, Frank Scott, is also devoted to serving great country pub food and, as a keen fisherman, he

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makes sure that diners can expect a great selection of fish dishes, from sea bass fillets to Fish Catalonia. Of course there are still traditional pub favourites on the menu such as suet beef and ale pudding and a delicious Sunday roast. The pub even caters for special dietary requirements, offering gluten-free dishes for example.

With times a little tougher, guests can appreciate the pub’s innovative poundstretcher menu, where you can enjoy a starter and dessert for £1 each when you buy a main for £11 during Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and Monday to Thursday evenings.

The pub is never short of an event or two, and this March you can

participate in the charity quiz night on March 24; there’s local band The Elderly Brothers playing on March 30 and a South African food and wine tasting evening to look forward to on April 20.

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Contact details: The George & Dragon, The Street, Ightham, TN15 9HH | 01732 882440 www.georgeanddragon-ightham.co.uk In a sentence: An award-winning pub situated in the picturesque village of Ightham with

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he George & Dragon is an award-winning pub saturated in fascinating history. It is impressive enough that Queen Elizabeth I allegedly stayed at the pub, let alone the Guy Fawkes rumours.

Legend has it that The George & Dragon was where Fawkes hatched his infamous gunpowder plot and that it was also the place where he was captured after fleeing London when it failed.

Just standing outside the pub, with its striking black and white Tudor facade, you feel as if you have taken a step back in time. The pub is surrounded by stunning half-timbered houses and looming cobnut trees. There are also some nearby walks on which you can admire the beauty of Ightham village.

A traditional English pub certainly springs to mind and tradition and heritage is something precious to owner Stephen Marney. “To be a part of it and to perpetuate it – that’s what motivates me,” says Stephen, and you only have to look as far as the menu to realise this. Good old hearty favourites are stand-out characters among a cast of other culinary delights. The roasted rump of lamb served with caramelised root vegetables and the seasonal Kentish game pudding filled with venison, partridge and

rabbit are the golden oldies compared to the more modern and exotic dishes such as the pan-seared fillet of red snapper with a Thai twist. The Sunday roast is also a firm favourite.

Head chef Ian Ford is a perfectionist and this is apparent in the way he closely inspects every delivery, turning away any produce that doesn’t make the grade.

However, speaking of the food menu without mentioning the award-winning wines would be unfair. In 2011, The George & Dragon was named as Shepherd Neame’s wine pub of the year and it’s easy to see why. If your preference is white wine then you may opt for the Runnymede Island Sauvignon Blanc 2011, produced from grapes grown from New Zealand. If red is your tipple then you will be delighted to see a Peter Lehmann ‘Weighbridge’ Shiraz or an Anuela Merlot. There is also an extensive list of French wines and, on special occasions, you may want to sample a glass of the Baron-Fuente Brut Grande Reserve champagne. An in-depth, descriptive wine menu is itself a delight. In fact, as soon as you walk through the pub door you get the feeling that you’re about to be in for a treat. Greeted by a roaring log fire and an inviting bar you feel instantly welcomed. Sit with Ightham

locals and chat with the friendly bar staff, lose yourself in your favourite book while sitting in an arm chair in front of the fire or even take your loved one into ‘The Snug’ – a romantic alcove which really lives up to its name.

There are also other hidden gems in the pub. A fully equipped large function room, which can seat up to 60 people, is available for hire and there is also a private dining room which can be used to enjoy a more intimate meal. Every two weeks guests are also treated to an evening of jazz.

The pub has visitors from all over the world and it really is easy to see why people travel to Ightham to soak up the atmosphere and heritage of this quintessential English pub.

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Our business is connecting your business. We provide everything from cheap calls; new business lines; broadband; cloud-based hosted telephony services; SIP, (which are internet versions of telephone lines), mobile phone business packages, inbound numbering solutions and we are a real alternative to BT. You say you’re the BT alternative; what are the benefits of going local rather than with a big service provider?

We have a highly experienced yet resourceful team, which means that, unlike other providers, you will get the same account manager who we can appoint to you quickly and efficiently. We use exactly the same systems as all the big providers so we have all the resources at our fingertips.

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There’s genuinely not a single UK business we can’t deal with and we can tailor each package to suit your business needs, whether it’s a case of needing new lines, reviewing your call costs or taking advantage of all seven of our connectivity solutions. We work with companies from SMEs to multi-national companies, from the Stag Theatre to the Côte Bistro chain. We have been trading since 2000 and we’re a growing business with experience and expertise behind us. We’re always looking to the future and also offer ‘green’ minutes and state-of-the-art technology solutions to help businesses reduce their CO emissions.

2 You’re very involved in the Sevenoaks community, personally and professionally – tell us a bit about what you get up to Opus works closely with the Sevenoaks Summer Festival, Sevenoaks Rugby Club and Sevenoaks Triathlon Club (I’m training for this year’s event in April in fact!) and more recently with Sevenoaks Amherst Rotary Club, supporting the club’s Young Achievers Award. I’ve also been heavily involved in The Sevenoaks Chronicle’s award-winning Sevenoaks loyalty card scheme, which is instrumental in enhancing the local business economy. As one of the board directors for the Sevenoaks and District Chamber of Commerce I also help organise the chamber’s ‘First Wednesdays’ networking morning and attend numerous other networking events. Once the working day is over, I might enjoy a jazz night at The Woodman in Ide Hill! n 16 South Park, Sevenoaks TN13 1AN. For more information call 01732 446644 or visit www.opus-connect.co.uk

M ak in g te ch no lo gy w or k ha rd er Business: Broadfire Technology Name: Leigh Harris Title: Director Tell us a bit about Broadfire We are an aspirational company who show businesses what they could be doing with their IT, and help them to realise the potential of technology. Based on years of multiple industry experience, we deliver solutions quickly and efficiently.

What makes Broadfire unique?

You won’t find a company more passionate and knowledgeable about technology and it is a one-stop-shop for all IT requirements.

Broadfire is an SME like most of our customers and we understand the particular problems those businesses face, especially in the recession. Although we are locally focused, we support the whole of the south-east and unlike bigger organisations we are all about simplicity, effectiveness and agility. Our customers are also guaranteed a Reader offer 30-minute response rate which beats the usual two 5 free hours of additional support when you take out to four hours response. our standard or gold package, quote Vine when booking (offer ends 31/03/12)

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Technology, such as our Private Cloud platform, allows you to streamline processes, for example with Business Continuity there are no more apocalyptic scenarios – we can rebuild your systems exactly how they were before breaking within 10 minutes.

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On the right freque ncy Business: Whitebeam Audio Visual Name: Steve Passfield Title: Owner How is the digital changeover going to affect everybody?

It’s a minefield – nobody really knows what is going to happen after the digital switch over and Sevenoaks can be one of the most difficult areas to obtain a good Freeview TV signal due to its location from both the Crystal Palace and Bluebell Hill TV transmitters. Hills and distance are the main problem and without the correct equipment there may still be signal loss even after the switchover on April 18.

Is the government scheme a good idea?

The subsidised government scheme for the over-75s is all well and good but turning up armed with a Freeview box and saying that it will work after the switchover is not always the correct answer.There are many factors to be taken into consideration.

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That is exactly what we do. We offer a full design and installation and service to our clients. Customers can come along to our bright design you help can rs membe inspiring showroom and our skilled staff service supply and design a offer we , addition In m. your dream bathroo to local house builders.

What sets you apart from the competition? sis on We believe we provide a personal, friendly service with empha good for ion reputat our in pride take knowledge and reliability and we dent indepen an As money. for value and honesty , old-fashioned service by company you can browse our showroom without being hassled you ‘pushy’ sales representatives. Once you have an idea of the look fit and will choice your sure make to home your would like we can visit m. bathroo your in work n For more information visit www.badgerbathrooms.com

in We are one of the largest stockists of internal and external doors pine, pitch od, hardwo od, softwo the UK. Our range of doors includes exactly oak, ash and moulded. We also stock the finest selection to find command experts of team our and for looking are ers custom our what available an extensive knowledge of doors.You’ll find that we are always lar particu your fulfil to solution riate to recommend the most approp need.

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Lloydco Doors offer friendly impartial advice combined with the highest standards of customer service. We are so passionate about from all what we do and we have new containers arriving every month and quality highest the ers custom our give to like we – world the over also and criteria ation specific a vast choice. We satisfy the most exacting offer free delivery. ar Have you got a signature door – perhaps a most popul product? tailor it Our Bevelled Half Glazed Doors are very popular and we can any size, designs leaded make can to suit you.The beauty of it is that we from one choose or design own your in bring shape and colour. Just our showroom.

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Why should people choose Chapel Place Limited?

We really do pride ourselves on our ability to understand our clients’ needs.We also offer expert planning advice, which includes topographical surveys, architectural and design services to ensure any application has the best possible chance of success. Our specialist site finding service has proved to be particularly popular and successful. before

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Chapel Place Limited is a specialist land consultancy with many years’ experience in the sale and acquisition of land and development opportunities in the south-east. With the aid of our architects and planning advisors we have assisted many clients in obtaining planning permissions, even in the most complex situations.

So you search high and low for new sites?

On behalf of our developer and self-build clients on our database, we are constantly on the lookout for a variety of sites over several counties. If you are looking for development opportunities, or think that your land and property may have potential, then please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal opinion and free advice. We look forward to hearing from you if we can be of assistance!

“Chapel Place played an essential role in the acquisition of our wonderful plot of land in the Sussex Downs by personally visiting locations on our behalf due to our geographic circumstances. We really appreciated the services of Andrea and Steve with their expertise, local knowledge and with their ‘finger on the pulse’ in all of our areas of choice.”

Mike Crosby

What are the typical development opportunities that are required?

Land with or without planning, back gardens with potential, barns, oasts and other rural buildings, commercial buildings, farms and agricultural land, office blocks, pubs, hotels, nursing homes, properties requiring refurbishment, garages, and amenity land.

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Child development experts move location

Gymboree, the company that create a fun and magical world where children learn, has moved to Seal, Hollow Road and it has also expanded to five days a week. The childhood development experts at Gymboree have designed unique classes to help young children learn as they play. The classes also teach parents or carers interest ing new ways of engaging and exciting their child.

Gymboree’s Play and Learn Level Two Class is a perfect exampl e.

It is designed for children aged six to 10 months and the child will learn about cause and effect. They will build strength through play with ramps, slides and climber s and will develop confidence in their movement. A typical session will start with song and there will be a specific theme which the activities will adhere to. Movement exploration time will also feature, enabling the child to think about their movement while also improving their physical time and balance. The Gymboree staff will use visual, tactile and auditor y aids to engage the child. To round off the class in style, the children will meet Jimbo the clown – who is guaranteed to put a smile on faces! n Call Collette on 07827 910978 or visit www.gymboree-uk.com .

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SKIN SOLUTIONS Dr Johanna Ward Medical Director of The Skin Clinic Sevenoaks provides the answer to all your cosmetic queries. This month she looks at the benefits of Botox®

Q: I am considering having Botox®, is there anything I should be aware of?

Mary, Sevenoaks A: Botox® is actually a brand name for Botulinum toxin, a toxin derived from a bacteria called Chlostridium Botulinum. We use botox in cosmetic dermatology to help soften and relax wrinkles and lines. If you are considering having Botox® for the first time there are a few things that you should know. The most important thing to be aware of is that the cosmetic dermatology and aesthetics industry is poorly regulated. When choosing a cosmetic practitioner it is always best to go to a proper medical skin clinic where doctors or nurses do the injections.

Most experienced doctors will be members of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD).

Secondly, it is important to have a proper face-to-face consultation with the practitioner who is going to do your injections to establish whether you are suitable for the treatment. A medical history should be taken and the likely benefits of Botox® treatments should be explained to you.

A lot of people having Botox® injections for the first time are slightly nervous as they don’t know what to expect. Many people worry about things like the risk of allergic reaction, that they will look different and that

people will be able to tell what they have had done. Allergic reactions to Botox® are very rare. At our clinic we always suggest doing a light treatment for people who have never had Botox® before so that the results are very subtle. If your treatments are done well you will simply look refreshed and revitalised and no one will know. The injections themselves are quick and virtually painless as the needles used are very small.

What most people don’t know is that Botox® takes up to two weeks to work so it’s not an instant result. At our clinic we always review people two weeks after their treatment so that we can see the final result. This is an opportunity to make any final tweaks so that the results are symmetrical and pleasing.

A good clinic will always take before and after photos so that you can see how the treatments have helped soften and reduce your facial lines. If used regularly, Botox® injections can stop your facial wrinkles and lines from progressing, helping to preserve a youthful and refreshed look.

Treatments generally last three to four months. Areas of the face that can be treated with Botox® are the frown lines, forehead lines and the crow’s feet or laughter lines. Finally, as with all cosmetic medical procedures, the most important thing is to find an experienced doctor that you trust and who puts you at ease.

n Dr Johanna Ward, BA Hons MBBS DRCOG MRCGP, Dip Clinical Dermatology(distinction) n For more information, call 01732 462844 or visit www.theskinclinic.org.uk

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Sevenoaks’ finest were out in all their glory at the launch of The Square Salon in Riverhead last month. Champagne flowed as 250 guests were serenaded by prolific local music talent Max Cooke, who has toured with the likes of A-list celebrities Katy Perry and Ellie Goulding.

Salon and spa owners Ben Hards and Lucy Bulbrook welcomed visitors to the salon, along with their staff and representatives from top beauty brand Carita, who held several demonstrations throughout the evening. Parisian brand Carita has been used by stars from Audrey Hepburn to modern-day beauty Cheryl Cole and many swear by Carita’s Pro-Lift facials.

Guests gathered round to watch a facial in action in one of the beautifully decorated treatment rooms, carried out by Carita beauty technician Givlia Vendone.

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Q: Is the solution to healthy living eating less and exercising more?

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exercise or the motivation to move off the sofa. So if the answer isn’t volume of exercise, is it intensity? Well, intense exercise does allow us to burn more energy in a shorter period of time. It increases our metabolism throughout the day due to an enhanced muscle tone, and it increases your body’s ability to burn fat by lowering your heart rate as you become fitter.

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BRIDGING the gap WELLNESS

Vine talks to Dan Patel from Dental Elegance about how he gives one patient the smile she deserves with an innovative bridging system

CASE STUDY: A young patient overcomes her condition of Hypodontia with a new smile “This young lady came to us very unhappy with the appearance of her upper front teeth.

She had a condition called Hypodontia which is where one or more teeth fail to develop. In this lady’s case she had three upper front teeth missing. Since she was a child she had been given an upper partial denture to wear to replace the missing teeth. The patient was finding the denture uncomfortable and loose and was keen to have a more ‘fixed’ solution.

“After discussing various treatment options, including having implants or a new better-fitting denture, the patient decided to have beautiful all porcelain fixed bridges. A bridge is a non removable replacement for missing teeth which is supported by the adjacent teeth. As the patient worked away from home she wanted a relatively quick solution. To begin with a wax-up was done, so that the patient could see what her new smile would look like before she committed to further treatment. A wax-up is really important as it allows the patient to try their new smile before they buy! The patient was delighted with the proposed new smile and therefore was happy to carry on with the treatment.

“The teeth were more centred and shaped better to merge with her lips and soft tissues so they do not appear artificial. She had minimal preparations carried out on the supporting teeth and had two separate temporary bridges placed while the real ones were constructed in the laboratory. Spectacular, strong and biocompatible eMax all-ceramic bridges were then fitted. The amazing result you can see in the after photos was achieved in just three weeks!

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Thank you so very much for my new smile! I never thought I would see the day without that awful denture. I really appreciate all your time and patience you have put into creating the best possible result especially in the small time span I gave you. I can honestly say I couldn’t want anything more. I now have a new-found confidence and soon will get used to smiling showing my new teeth. Thank you once again also your wonderful team and to Tony in the lab.

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Jackie Reader from Solar Health explains how the Bowen Technique can help anyone from asthmatics and migraine sufferers to babies and sports professionals

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he Bowen Technique is designed to prompt the body to reset, repair and balance itself and clients report the experience of pain relief, improvement of function and recovery of energy.

It is a remedial and relaxing hands-on therapy that uses the gentle pressure of thumbs and fingers on precise points of the body in order to perform Bowen’s unique sets of rollingtype moves, stimulating the muscles and soft tissue. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and, as it is not dependent on hard pressure, there is no awkward bending, twisting or re-positioning of the client during the treatment.

Because of this, Bowen can be considered for clients for whom other forms of therapy might be too aggressive, forceful or invasive.

The tiniest of babies through to the frailest of adults have been treated with Bowen.

Post-treatment reactions to treatment are not uncommon and include tiredness, thirst, an increase in original symptoms, stiffness, headaches, flu-like symptoms and increased dream activity. Aftercare advice will emphasise the importance of movement, the drinking of water and the return for treatments. It is vital that a client does not cease the treatment in response to a strong reaction. The moves are so subtle that if a strong reaction is experienced it demonstrates how profound the work can be and further treatments are essential if

the full effect is going to be felt.

Most people will have responses within three to four sessions, where even longstanding pain has been relieved in many clients. Most sports- or work-related problems can often be dealt with within the two or three treatments, making Bowen not only good remedial treatment, but cost-effective for the client as well. However, it is recommended that clients return for regular treatments every six to eight weeks to maintain optimum health.

One of the more difficult elements to come to terms with is how little is done during a session. The client may well walk out of the treatment room having felt little or no improvement over and above a sense of relaxation.

However, the reactions to Bowen in the days following a treatment can often belie its soft and gentle approach. Stiffness, soreness, headache and feeling like “I’ve been run over by a bus!” are common. All excellent signs, they demonstrate that the brain and body have started the process of repair.

Although musculoskeletal problems such as frozen shoulder, back and neck pain account for the majority of conditions brought for Bowen treatment, it can also be helpful with more organic problems. Clients have reported significant improvements with asthma, migraines, irritable bowels, infertility and other reproductive problems. Even hayfever has been resolved with Bowen.

n For more information, or to book a treatment, call Solar Health Clinic on 07899 957888 or email info@solarhealth.co.uk

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WELLNESS

SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE JR Dental Practice on London Road, Sevenoaks, is putting a big smile on the people of Sevenoaks by introducing a fantastic new treatment to straighten teeth

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r Jay Ruparelia, a former Sevenoaks School student, established JR Dental Practice in 1997 following an eight-year associateship at the London House Dental Practice. Jay’s aim was to create a state-of-the-art dental practice to help provide modern dentistry.

The practice features a calming interior to help patients relax and Jay believes his highly skilled professional team members are the heart and soul of his company.

JR Dental Practice cares for its patients by investing in modern equipment and offering the finest treatments.

The newest of these

treatments is the Inman Aligner, which is considered to be in the realm of cuttingedge cosmetic dentistry.

The Inman Aligner is an innovative, simple and hassle-free way of straightening your front teeth. Up until now, treatments have been limited for crooked teeth, with fixed braces being a slow and costly method, but

now the Inman Aligner offers a superior alternative. Instead of having brackets fitted to your teeth and waiting months for results to show, you can now have your teeth straightened in 4–16 weeks. Every patient is different but your Inman Aligner dentist will give you a realistic guide of what to expect.

The revolutionary orthodontic appliance is easy to wear and has two spring aligner bars in front and behind your front teeth creating a gentle pressure that guides these teeth into an ideal position. It is affordable, Receive 50% OFF your comfortable INMAN ALIGNER and, consultation, quote Vine because it is when booking (offer removable, you ends 31/03/12) can take it out to fit your lifestyle. JR Dental Practice can now make you smile with confidence.

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EFFORTLESS BEAUTY

Give your lids and cheeks a glow this month by caramelising your skin tone. Opt for a tinted moisturiser or a liquid foundation rather than a powder-based formula for a sheer finish with added glow. You can even simply use Vaseline in exchange for lipstick to highlight your brow and cheek bones to give your skin some extra radiance for a totally natural look.

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This spring it’s all about appearing fresh-faced and natural as we strive for the barely-there look. Vine has put together style tips and the best beauty buys to achieve the look

BOLD BROWS Spider-leg eyebrows are slowly being washed away down the plug hole. Give your eyes a firm frame by going for the ever more popular architectural brow look – think Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly. Don’t hold back with the pencil – be firm and assertive!

Style tip: Pick a brow pencil a shade or two darker than your natural colour for an enhanced definition.

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STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOWER From high-shine ponytails to damp tousled waves – this spring trend couldn’t be more natural with its ‘just out of the shower look.’ Clean, shiny and healthy looking – it may take you a while to build up the confidence to wear it but you certainly won’t regret it.

Style tip: Use a good hairspray for the ultra-shiny ‘mirror’ look or a serum or oil-based hair product for tousled waves.

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BARELY-THERE LIP COLOUR Lipstick can sometimes be too harsh, especially in the day, so why not opt for a tint instead, adding a sense of romance to the look. MAC has just introduced a new range of lip conditioners that have both SPF protection and a delicious scent too – perfect for spring through to summer. You can also buy tints that can be used on your cheeks, so pick a lip and cheek tint for versatility.

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HOME & GARDEN

This month, we take a look at the interior trends that are stealing the show this spring, with everything from Hollywood glamour-inspired pieces to fabulous florals

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Bookish charm Interior designers seem to be in agreement that your most cherished books deserve a better place than a cold attic.

Anthropologie has a beautifully crafted console which leans casually against the wall (£528) and Mocha has designed some modern floating shelves, perfect for displaying those beloved classics (£29.99).

With 2012 the Chinese year of the dragon, oriental designs are taking a leading role in many households. Renowned furniture maker David Linley has paid homage to the mighty mythical creature by designing this unique desk; two resplendent dragons flank the leather writing surface and it is constructed from ebonised walnut and rosewood (POA). You can also pay tribute and impress your dinner guests with this stylish porcelain noodle bowl, complete with black wooden chopsticks from The Cook’s Kitchen (£12.85). n Visit www.davidlinley.com and www.thecookskitchen.com

n Visit www. anthropologie.eu and www.furnish.co.uk

Flower Power A touch of sparkle Just like you’d add a touch of sparkle to an outfit with your favourite jewellery, you can use it to accessorise your home too. Inject a little Hollywood glamour into your home with these spangly home accessories – this white table lamp from Linea (£45) will brighten up your room with its reflective mosaic base and this black sequin cushion from Kenneth Cole (£15) adds another dimension to your usual scatter cushions.

Both work well when it comes to introducing varying textures and tones into a monochromatic colour scheme. n Visit www.houseoffraser.co.uk

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Floral designs are appropriately in fashion at the moment and there are plenty of wallpapers that cover both the current trend for retro florals and the more subtle, traditional papers. This John Lewis ‘Honesty’ wallpaper in Clementine (£22 per roll) would make a great feature wall and brighten up any open-plan living space, or try this versatile and charming hand-sketched hydrangea ‘Sicily’ wallpaper in Chardonnay as part of the Prestigious Textiles Collection by Osborne and Little (£38 per roll). n Visit www.johnlewis.com

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DETAILED GARDEN DESIGN With spring already upon us and summer just around the corner, David Stead Landscapes Ltd is preparing for a busy few months helping clients bring their gardens to life

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avid Stead spent four years at Ravensbourne Art College and graduated with a BA degree before establishing his landscaping business in 1981, so it is fair to say that he has a fine eye for detail. Originally working for two years concentrating on garden maintenance, David soon started working with Greenwich Council on large-scale works.

The business rapidly expanded and he was soon building highquality private gardens.

In the last 28 years David has applied his artistic flair to hundreds of projects, creating beautiful gardens all over

Kent and the south-east.

After an initial site visit, all estimates are comprehensive and are presented with a breakdown of prices for each area of construction. With attention to detail at the forefront of David Stead Landscapes Ltd, detailed garden designs can also be drawn up so clients can visualise the finished product. David’s

skilled craftsmen will then carry out the project meticulously, never forgetting the company’s ideals.

All aspects of hard and soft landscaping are covered and the landscapers will enhance the work with quality materials such as stone, timber, water,

plants and lighting.

Whether its a robust and low-maintenance family garden you’re after or a contemporary entertaining area, David his Reader offer and team can Receive a free consultation turn their and estimate for your skilled hands garden to anything.

So if you want experience, quality and polite staff to make your concept a reality, look no further. n For more information visit www.davidsteadlandscapesltd.co.uk or call 07771501454 or 01959 524267

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HOME & GARDEN

garden solutions Create the ultimate garden for family living with these inspiring solutions from Millhouse Landscapes

PATIO AND DECKING Create an extension of your indoor space in the summer months with a conveniently situated patio or decked area, preferably at the back of the property and near the kitchen and living room. This small town garden has a delightful shaded patio for an intimate gathering of friends while a decked space like this minimalist Huf Haus garden has more dramatic space for entertaining, loungers and views out onto the garden.

WATER FEATURES Whether you have a large or small garden, adding a water feature is attainable. In a small town garden you can create a tranquil seating area by including a raised water pool, separated by a walkway and trellising or, for impact, this dramatic Californian-style swimming pool and waterfall offers the ultimate solution. This project included the creation of a 3m-high waterfall that can be walked under and required the excavation of the bank to position large boulders.

AN OUTDOOR GARDEN ROOM

If you want a haven to relax in and shut yourself off from the world, or an outdoor ‘room’ where you can entertain your family and guests, there are plenty of solutions on offer. This small summerhouse on a raised lawn allows you to separate yourself from the chaos and perhaps read a book but still keep an eye on the rest of the garden (i.e. the children!). This open ‘garden room’ is great for entertaining in the evening during summer months, with integrated subtle lighting to enhance the ambience.

n For more inspiration on how you

can achieve the perfect garden, why not visit the award-winning Millhouse Landscapes at their office based at Coolings Nursery, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt TN14 7NN.

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7 Times National B.A.L.I Award Winners

PLANT DOCTOR Mark Reeve is the Plant Doctor at Coolings, The Gardener’s Garden Centre in Knockholt. A trained horticulturalist of over 20 years, he is always on hand to help with your gardening questions

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF SEVENOAKS Spring is on its way and we all have grand designs for our garden, but how do we go about achieving them? Gardening expert Sarah Seed of Seeds of Sevenoaks offers some advice

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any of us don’t know where to start when it comes to realising our dream garden, so maybe it’s time to get an expert in, whether it’s just advice on a new colour scheme; revamping a tired flowerbed; adding that patio you have always wanted or a total makeover.

“I know we all long to have a mini Sissinghurst or a piece of the lost gardens of Heligan for our own, so why not make it a reality? March is a good month to begin by taking a view of your garden’s structure and see what’s coming up and, indeed, what is

missing,” says Sarah.

“Take one small area of your garden to design or simply rejuvenate a flower bed as a starting point. Plant a rainbow of perennials for year-round colour or go for an on-trend monochrome palette with the use of flowers and foliage. It’s amazing what can be created from the oldest of species being put together in a new way. This look can even be achieved in something as small as planter, a few pots or even a quirky everyday object, such as a broken tea pot or cup and saucer.

“From the smallest of projects, I can help advise, design and project-manage so you can achieve the truly stunning garden you’ve always wanted this year.” n Call Sarah on 07786 370393, email sarah.seed@ seedsofsevenoaks.com or visit www.seedsofsevenoaks.com

Q: My lawn looks fairly bad after this winter. What can I do to improve matters?

killer. This will green up your lawn nicely and take care of your weeds too.

A: If your lawn is in poor shape then spring is a great time to tackle it! The first thing to do is to scarify it. This is the process of removing old grass (thatch) and moss from your lawn. You can hire mechanical scarifyers or use a spring tine rake (depending on how energetic you feel). To tackle uneven sections, top dress the lawn using a lawn dressing or top soil. Lastly, it is an excellent time to apply a weed and feed fertiliser such as Scotts Lawn Builder, which is also available with an added moss

Q: I would like to start a compost heap; which is the best type?

A: Most models are suitable; look out for ones which keep out excess rain, allow drainage, keep in warmth and allow ventilation.

Try to site it in an area that is not subject to extreme temperature fluctuation. A shaded or partially shaded area is ideal. If the composter has no base then it should be directly in contact with earth.

Q: Can I divide my overcrowded herbaceous perennials at this time of year?

A: March and April are good months to split herbaceous perennials.

Delphiniums, Lupins and Dicentra are good examples of this type of plant. If the clump is large then two forks back to back will separate the section once you have lifted it.

You may find you get three or four new sections to replant but always discard the oldest woodiest section as this will not be productive.

Replant in well prepared and fertilised sections of the border.

n Mark, or another member of Coolings’ trained team, is on hand at the centre seven days a week. If you need advice just call 01959 532269, send an email to rushmorehill@coolings.co.uk or visit Coolings, The Gardener’s Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, TN14 7NN

TRANSFORM

your garden

Whatever your style, Linden Landscapes can transform an outdoor space into your dream garden, whether it’s a quintessentially English garden or a cutting edge contemporary one. Vine takes some inspiration from Linden Landscapes’ previous projects

TRADITIONAL AND FORMAL The heritage-style garden can be achieved on any scale but this stunning rill garden set in a former country estate perfectly illustrates this look (1). The orangery has espalier fruit trees planted along the wall to soften the brickwork and produce fruit in summer and at the rear the landscaping retains the view of the lake from the property. The inspiration for the rill and ponds comes from an old photo of a garden at Hampton Court Palace; the water feature consists of both an upper pond and a circular rill encircling a brick-paved seating area – perfect for enjoying the countryside views in summer.

Equally beautiful and perhaps less formal is this lawned garden in Offham, Kent (2).

Timber sleepers and a gravel path afford easy access to the lawn at the living room side of the property and an area of herbaceous planting breaks up the areas of paving. A sundial on a plinth is emphasised by the Alliums that surround it, providing the finishing touch to this country garden.

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Whether you have a small city garden or a large piece of suburbia you can create a cutting-edge contemporary garden. Clean structural lines make a statement with curved rendered walls and glacial boulders in this award-winning Cranbrook garden (5), while a more geometricinspired look completes this compact urban garden in Sidcup (6).

Timber decking was used in both projects to provide an outdoor extension to the indoor living space, with seating to enjoy the long summer days and evenings. Other features in the Sidcup garden include timber screens to complete the geometric oriental feel, a fibreglass-lined pond and LED lighting to highlight various features. Hunza lighting is used in the larger garden, designed by TV gardener Andy Sturgeon, to showcase existing large trees; the Breedon gravel paths and oak cube seating also work well with the prairie-style planting, providing a contrast between the man-made and natural gardens.

With a virtually unusable garden and a family with a young child, Linden had a challenge on its hands with this Sevenoaks garden (3), but the company proves that anything can be done with even the most awkward of spaces. The design of this award-winning garden resulted in a larger Indian limestone patio with lighting, an inbuilt stone waterfall and also a pergola at the sunny end to give shade and height to that area. Decking steps and platforms were built to allow access to the top of the garden where a small lawn now lies and low-maintenance shrubs create a usable family garden.

The other project was on a much grander scale for an acre plot in Otford (4). The family wanted to landscape the garden and make room for an extension to be built. They also wanted to sculpt the garden to make usable spaces as the existing garden was entirely sloping. It was difficult for the family to find a landscaper who would deal with such a large project but Linden had the vision. Over 40 lorryloads of chalk were removed and Linden constructed several terraces with grass banks and planted beds. Formal brick and paving steps were built near to the house and meandering sleeper steps offer different views of the Otford Hills when descending.

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n For more information on how Linden Landscapes can transform your garden, call 01322 863025, email info@lindenlandscapes.co.uk or visit www.lindenlandscapes.co.uk

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Unique amongst golf courses in the United Kingdom, Knole Park Golf Club is located within 1000 acres of outstanding parkland, home to the finest deer herd in the South East.

Knole House, one of the greatest National Trust properties in the country, together with Knole Park itself, provides the perfect backdrop to this challenging course.

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WHAT’S ON? ART n 01-10 Mar. Art Exhibition.

Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks. Free. n 01-15 Mar. Landscape Paintings Exhibition. Claremont Antiques Shop, 9a London Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 456976 www. claremontantiques.com n 26-31 Mar. Holmesdale Art Group exhibition. Lodge Coffee Shop, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks.

Free. 01732 450851

BLOOD DONATION SESSIONS n 12 Mar. Blood Donation Session. 14:00-16:30, 17:3020:00. Camden Centre, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells.

0300 123 2323 www.blood.co.uk n 13 Mar. Blood Donation Session. 14:00-16:30, 17:3020:00. United Reformed Church hall, St Johns Rd, Sevenoaks. 0300 123 2323 www.blood.co.uk n 23 Mar. Blood Donation Session. 13:30-16:00, 17:0019:30. St Marks Church Hall, Church Rd, Biggin Hill. 0300 123 2323 www.blood.co.uk

BUSINESS n 29 Mar. Sevenoaks Business show. 10:00-16:00. Plaza Suite, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks.

Free. 01732 450175 www. stagsevenoaks.co.uk www. businessshowsevenoaks.com

CHILDREN GENERAL n 02 Mar. Soundwaves live bands for under-18s.

19:30-22:30. Plaza Suite, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £4. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks. co.uk n 06 Mar. Keep Your Children Safe Online social media workshop for parents. 10:0014:30. Sevenoaks. £95 including lunch. 01732 764500 www. vinedigital.co.uk n 31 Mar. Easter holiday fun.

12.00-16:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www. penshurstplace.com

CHILDREN - DANCE & DRAMA n 04-11 Mar. Sevenoaks District Drama Festival. 14.30 (+ 19.30 on selected eves.) Plaza Suite, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £7. 01732 450175 www. stagsevenoaks.co.uk

THE UNRIVALLED SEVENOAKS LISTINGS GUIDE.

n 17-18 Mar. Once Upon A Time Warp. 15:30. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £12.50 (concessions £11). 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks. co.uk

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HISTORY

n 25 Mar. Veteran & Vintage Car Rally. Buckhurst Car Park, Suffolk Way, Sevenoaks.

AA & Invicta Military Vehicle Preservation Society

n 22 Mar. The Marvellous & Unlikely Fate of Little Upper Downing puppet show. 14:00.

Woodlands Seniors Club, Swanley. 01322 665855

FARMERS’ MARKETS

n 22 Mar. Talk on Ship Towage & Salvage at Sea & on the River Thames. 14:00. Red Cross Centre, Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks.

Sevenoaks Active Retirement Association 01732 455564

COMMUNITY

n 24 March. Farmers’ Market.

10.00-2.00. New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, in association with The Vine Restaurant. www.newbeacon.org.uk. Please call Mrs Shaw on 01732 452131 for details.

n 10 Mar. Digital TV roadshow.

High St car park, Otford n 31 Mar. Twinning Charter signing & music. 10:30-12:00.

Village Memorial Hall, Otford.

01959 522360

CRAFTS n 07 Mar. Bella’s cupcake decorating masterclass. 19:0021:00. Bar, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £35. 01732 450175 www. stagsevenoaks.co.uk www. bellascupcakes.co.uk n 15 Mar. Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. 10:30-15:00. Plaza Suite, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. free. 01732 450175 www. stagsevenoaks.co.uk

CREATIVE WRITING & LITERATURE n 09 Mar. Weekly. How to structure a poem - creative writing course. 4 weeks.

11:00-13:00. University of Kent, Tonbridge. £50. 01732 352316 www.kent.ac.uk n 16 Mar. Writing children’s storybooks course. 09:4511:15. Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks. £2.

07817 621886 www.kent.gov.uk n 23 Mar. Writing children’s storybooks course. 09:4511:15. Kemsing Library. £2.

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DAYS OUT n 10-11 Mar. Lambing Weekend.

11:00-16:00. Hadlow College, Hadlow near Tonbridge. Adults £4 (concessions £2). 01732 850551 www.hadlow.ac.uk n 17-18 Mar. My Kent big weekend. Free tickets for various venues. Visit Kent 01227 812912. www.visitkent. co.uk http://

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n 01 Mar. Weekly. Farmers’ Market. 09:00-11:00. St Giles Church, Shipbourne. www. kentfarmersmarkets.org.uk

FILMS n 06 Mar. Bridge on the River Kwai film. 14.30, 19.45.

Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks. co.uk

GARDENING n 04 Mar. Plant Doctor Service. 11:00-15:00.

Broadview Gardens, Hadlow College, Hadlow (01732 850551, 853211) www.hadlow. ac.uk n 17 Mar. Garden Design day.

10:00-16:00. Adult Education Centre, Hatton House, Bradbourne Rd, Sevenoaks. £35. 0845 606 5606 www. kentadulteducation.co.uk

GARDENS n 03-04 Mar. Hellebore Tours.

11:00-12:30, 14:00-15:30.

Broadview Gardens, Hadlow College near Tonbridge. £3.

01732 853211 n 28 Mar. Talk on Sustainable Development by Dominic Cole. 19:00. Pym Hall, Hadlow College, Hadlow near Tonbridge. £8. 01732 850551 www. hadlow.ac.uk

LOCAL HISTORY n 19 Mar. Explore Tunbridge Wells Walk & Talk with Jonathan Fenner. 10:30-15:30.

Meet Pantiles Bandstand, Tunbridge Wells. £12 Sevenoaks Society. 01732 458898 www. sevenoakssociety.org.uk

MUSIC - GENERAL n 03 Mar. Outcast Band.

Soundhouse, Otford. £9.

Brandywine Music n 24 Mar. Bragatanga world folk music. 20:00. Memorial Hall, Platt. 01732 882518

MUSIC - BLUES & JAZZ n 17 Mar. Spikedrivers & Friends blues. 20:00. Plaza Suite, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £12. 01732 450175 www. stagsevenoaks.co.uk

MUSIC – CLASSICAL n 11 Mar. Young Musician of the Year Competition.

15-minute recitals open to public. 10:30-17:30. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. Adults £7.50, children free. 01732 450175 n 16 Mar. Vivaldi concert.

19:30. The Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. £7. 01732 467765 www. sevenoaksschool.org/whats-on

MUSIC – ROCK & POP n 03 Mar. Jackie Generation tribute band. 20:00-22:00. Plaza Suite. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £13 (concessions £11). 01732

450175 www.stagsevenoaks. co.uk n 16 Mar. Vivaldi concert.

19:30. The Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. £7. 01732 467765 www. sevenoaksschool.org/whats-on

PHOTOGRAPHY n 12 Mar. Print Panel Competition. 20:00-22:00.

Mencap Hall, 71 Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks. Camera Club www.sevenoakscameraclub. org.uk

QUIZZES n 17 Mar. Quiz Night. 19:00.

Paddock Wood Primary School.

Hospice in the Weald 01892 820502 www.hospiceintheweald. org.uk n 30 Mar. Youth Quiz Night. 19:30. Plaza suite, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks. Friends of Stag. £3. 01732 450175. www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk www. friendsofstag.org.uk

SPORT n 31 Mar. Wheels around the Weald bike ride. Hospice in the Weald charity shop, London Rd, Sevenoaks. 01892 820508 www. hospiceintheweald.org.uk

THEATRE - GENERAL n 02 Mar. Hypnotism without Hypnosis. 19:30. Pamoja Hall, The Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. £10. 01732 467765 www. sevenoaksschool.org/whats-on n 19-24 Mar. Grease musical.

Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells.

01892 530613, 532072 www. assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

THEATRE - COMEDY n 01 Mar. Stand-Up Comedy.

20:00. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £14. 01732 450175 www. stagsevenoaks.co.uk Outside

MARCH EVENTS AT THE ASSEMBLY HALL THEATRE the Box Comedy Club www. outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk n 30 Mar. Comedy Magician evening. 20:30. Doors open 19:00. Salomons, Broomhill Rd, Southborough near Tunbridge Wells. £12. 01892 507609 www. salomons.org.uk

THEATRE - PLAYS n 12-15 Mar. Blood Wedding plays based on Lorca. Sackville Theatre, Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. £9 (concessions £7). 01732 455133 www.sevenoaksschool.org/ thespace n 14-16 Mar. Twelfth Night play by Shakespeare. Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 454608 www. knoleacademy.org n 20-24 Mar. Midsummer Night’s Dream play by Shakespeare. Kent College, Pembury. 01892 822006 www. kent-college.co.uk

WALKS n 02 Mar. Deer Park walk.

Meet 11:15 Sevenoaks Library upstairs lounge, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks. National Trust 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk n 03 Mar. Mapreading & Navigation course. 10:00-16:00.

Tonbridge Adult Education Centre. £37. 0845 606 5606 www.kent.gov.uk/adulted n 14 Mar. Weekly. Deer Park walk. Meet 12:00 Knole House for 1-hour walk except on 1st Wed of every month when meet 10:45 for 2-hour walk. Free.

01732 462100 www.nationaltrust. org.uk/knole n 16 Mar. Weekly. Deer Park walk. Meet 12:00 Knole House for 1-hour walk. Free. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org. uk/knole n 18 Mar. Weekly. Deer Park walk. Meet 12:00, 14:00 Knole House for 1-hour walk. Free.

01732 462100 www.nationaltrust. org.uk/knole n 24 Mar. 14-mile walk. Meet 10:00 Knole House for walk to Emmetts Garden and back. Free.

01732 462100 www.nationaltrust. org.uk/knole

SEVENOAKS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Stag Theatre, Plaza Suite Tel: 01732 450305 Email: tic@sevenoakstown.gov.uk

WE SELL: Souvenirs • Books on local history • Stamps and postcards Maps and guidebooks • Theatre Tokens • National Express tickets

WE HAVE INFORMATION ON:

What’s on in the area • Walking and cycling in the local countryside Holiday guides for the UK

WE PROVIDE: Photocopy service Accommodation advice and bookings

Assembly Hall Theatre • Crescent Road • Tunbridge Wells • Kent TN1 2LU Ticket office: 01892 530613/532072 www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk RUSSELL KANE – MANSCAPING

THE MOD ALL STAR BAND

Fri 2 March 8pm £17.50

Sun 25 Mar 7.30pm £22.50

Join Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, Russell Kane, as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur; you watch and laugh.

The exciting sound of The Mod All Star Band features blue eyed soul singer Steve Ellis the original lead vocalist from Love Affair, hits include ‘Everlasting Love’, ‘Rainbow Valley’, ‘Bringing On Back The Good Times’ & ‘Day Without Love’. Also featured is Cliff Bennett with his Number 1 hit ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ and ‘One Way Love’ and Northern Soul icon Lorraine Silver with her classic tracks ‘Lost Summer Love’, ‘The Happy Faces’ & ‘I’ll Keep On Holding On’.

THE BILLY FURY YEARS Thu 8 March 7.30pm £16

Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain’s best-loved rock-n-roller, Billy Fury.

DOUG STANHOPE Sat 10 March 8pm £19.50

Twice Time Out New York’s Comedy Performance of the Year, tough-talking American comedian Doug Stanhope is opinionated, brutally honest, shockingly uninhibited and one of the most celebrated comedians in the world. He’s the stuff of legend!

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Fresh from The Thick of It, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and his sell-out 2010 tour, Chris Addison, the man who put the ‘Chris Addison’ into, “I see Chris Addison is touring again,” is touring again. He’s written a brand new show, The Time Is Now, Again, specifically for this venue.* (*And about 40 others, but the point still stands.) Top class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest standups around.

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2011 sees folk-legend Ashley Hutchings’ torch being passed to a newer generation of English folk talent. As ever, this band brings together some of the finest young musicians and singers in the UK folk scene including Ashley’s son, Blair Dunlop, with Gavin Davenport, Katriona Gilmore, Tom Wright and Tim Yates.

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Danny Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) returns as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy. It’s the original high-school musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including ‘You’re The One That I Want’, ‘Grease Is The Word,’ ‘Summer Nights’, ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’, ‘Sandy’, ‘Greased Lightnin’’ and many more.

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GET THE VOICE EXPERIENCE Expert singing coach Natalie Farrell is encouraging everyone to sing, sing, sing with her new workshops. Take singing to the next level with The Voice Experience

What inspired you to sing and become a teacher?

Well, I began learning piano at the age of eight and during my singing and aural tests my voice was recognised as something more and I was encouraged to take lessons. I was taught by Dorothy Bridger and, after 20 years, I have never looked back. I got a place at the Brit School and was then recommended for the Junior Academy at the Royal Academy of Music.

I gained my BMus in Music from the Royal Northern College of Music. Shortly afterwards Dorothy got in contact and asked if I could teach

her singing lessons after contracting meningitis – it was a daunting prospect, but I love teaching and have been doing it for over six years now. I now also run my own business called The Voice Experience.

What made you decide to set up The Voice Experience?

I was inspired by my own teacher, the late Howard Milner, who opened my eyes and ears – he taught famous Opera singers from all over the world and was an amazing coach. When I started teaching privately I had so many people on a waiting list I decided to set up a series of workshops; the classes are small and intimate so you can enjoy singing in the comfort of a group environment.

Tell us a bit more about the workshops: There are two workshops this Easter – ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ and ‘The Empowering Breath’. ‘Sing Sing Sing’ is for children aged 10-14 and is £25 at The Drive

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The Empowering Breath is for adults (18+) and teaches how your breath is so important in everyday life, from public performance to improving self-esteem and reducing stress. Taught by Colin Reed, this session runs from 7pm-9pm on March 30 and costs £30, also at the church. I will also be running three voice clubs for beginners, intermediates and advanced which begin in May and Theatre Fusion in August covers dancing, singing and acting for children.

What type of music do you prefer?

I trained as a classical singer, but I love the vintage sound of Vera Lynn and Doris Day; I continue to sing professionally and have sung in a 1940s swing band called The Marjorie Belles, who featured on Chris Evans’ Drivetime show, and jazz vocals for events and venues such as The Goodwood Revival, The Pigalle Club.

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The Pirates Of Penzance n During the autumn of 1922 when people were licking their wounds after World War I and morale in Sevenoaks was at an alltime low, it occurred to Mr Norman Warwick, Mr Wilfred Taylor and Capt Michael Michelli to found a local Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society in order to inject some much-needed colour into the community. And so the Sevenoaks Players was born. The first show, HMS Pinafore, was performed in 1923 in the Club Hall which was later bombed during World War II. Now here we are in 2012 and the Sevenoaks Players are celebrating 90 years of almost unbroken performances. To commemorate this landmark, the Players are staging the zany and madcap Broadway version of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic The Pirates Of Penzance.

This hilarious version of the well-loved operetta contains all of the original score with additions from two other Gilbert and Sullivan classics, Ruddigore and HMS Pinafore.

Director Keith Neville has brought together a top-class cast featuring Sevenoaks’ favourite Anthony Eglinton as The Major General, who also starred in other Stag Theatre classics as the King in The King And I and Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof.

Ian Skipper provides musical direction and Jessica McEwen choreographs the show with an emphasis on comedy which includes accident-prone pirates and hapless policemen.

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I am aware that many children are Perhaps I had similar dreams of first experiencing things at a younger age kisses far earlier that have now been than their parents did, forgotten in the rubble and I have overheard I don’t mean of time, replaced by whispered talks of ‘first memories of actual kisses.

Clark Gable Perhaps the perceived kisses’ from gaggles of junior girls on the possibility of locking lips and Vivien playground. Until now, with a nervous, knockLeigh in I’d managed to bury my kneed kid had loomed just head in the sand but I’m Gone With as large at my primary realising I can’t ignore school discos (which were The Wind. these possibilities for actually barn dances), the much longer. memory erased as the I mean the I should probably potential never converted clarify that by ‘kiss’ I to actually happening. minutest don’t mean the whole I hope so. I hope this is of pecks (I nine yards, I don’t mean standard.

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