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Canterbury Magazine Welcome to Canterbury CommunityAd Magazine.

The Canterbury CommunityAd Magazine is the new community magazine for Canterbury which will be published for the people of Canterbury and distributed to all homes on a quarterly basis – October, January, April, & July.

The magazine will be a useful source of information about activities and issues that are important to the Community and will also include information to keep you all up to date with the busy community that you are a part of.

Do you have something you would like to share with your Community?

Is there something of interest that everyone should know?

We welcome the opportunity to publish your news and information whether it be an achievement in your club, group or association or perhaps you are holding an event and wish to publicise it to your wider community? If so, we would like to hear from you.

If you have a story you think your community would be interested in, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Additionally, if you have any pictures to accompany your stories or newsworthy items, we would also be very pleased to receive them.

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A big thank you goes out to all the local businesses that have advertised and supported the Canterbury Community Ad Magazine To advertise please call Calvin on 01843 292348 Published by Community Ad Web Ltd 01843 834160 email info@communityad.co.uk web www.communityad.co.uk The views expressed in any published content are solely those of the contributors. The Publishers accept no responsibility for the accuracy of any information contained in the publication. The contents of this magazine including images may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, downloaded or displayed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Community Ad Web Ltd. Unless otherwise specified, the authors of the literary and artistic works in the pages in this magazine have asserted their moral right pursuant to Section 77 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of those works. The Publishers reserve the right not to publish a submission or part of a submission that they consider defamatory or otherwise inappropriate for publication.

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Air Ambulance appeals for volunteers A life-saving charity providing a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the south East is appealing for more volunteers in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

Members of the public can help out in a number of ways including placing and emptying collection boxes, selling merchandise at fundraising events and representing the charity at cheque presentations.

They can also help raise awareness of the service as public speakers by giving talks to local groups, clubs, schools, societies and other organisations.

Other roles at Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance include store and street collectors, drivers and couriers, and office administration.

Head of Volunteer Resource Amy Hamer said: “As a charity, we cover a region in excess of 3,500 square miles with a population of 4.5 million people.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organisation and absolutely vital to our operation in terms of raising funds and awareness.

“They can give as little or as much of their

time as they like, and all new recruits will receive an induction and training in each of their chosen roles.”

Volunteering is an opportunity for people to “give something back” to the community, meet new people and gain work experience.

The air ambulance’s volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and age groups and include former patients, bankers, teachers, pilots and a magician.

Paul Skelley, a former business intelligence manager, said: “I’ve been a volunteer for just over four years and because of my background in training it was an ideal opportunity to use these skills with the air ambulance.

“It’s an exciting role and a superb opportunity to do something worthwhile for a very worthwhile organisation.”

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Our family-run business has a generously stocked shop offering you items like adhesives for windows or mirrors, silicones and mastics.

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Canterbury Community Ad Magazine welcomes letters and comments received for publication on matters to do with Canterbury, its activities and community.

Please write to: The Editor Canterbury Community Ad Magazine First Floor 7 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1BD Community Ad Web Ltd reserves the right to moderate and edit the content of any correspondence according to the requirements of the magazine.

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Animal Welfare

Cinemas and Theatres

RSPCA Canterbury Haseden Farm, Island Rd, Canterbury, CT3 4JD 01227 719113

Odeon Cinema 43-45 St Georges Place, Canterbury, CT1 1UP 0871 22 44 007

Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund Park House, Stelling Minnis, CT4 6AN 01303 862622

Gulbenkian University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NB 01227 769075

Moatwell Animal Sanctuary Moat Lane, Canterbury, CT3 2DG 01304 813152

The Marlowe Theatre The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS 01227 787787

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HSBC Bank plc Whitefriars/Gravel Walk, Canterbury, CT1 2JP 0845 740 4404

Park Farm Riding School Park Road, Preston, Canterbury, CT3 1HD 01227 728349

Halifax The Clocktower Building, St George’s Street, Canterbury, CT1 2LE 01227 599609

Canterbury Gymnastics Club Unit 4 Cotton Road, Wincheap, CT1 3RB 07941 778057

Barclays Bank PLC 9 St George’s Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JX 0845 071 4963 The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2ST 01227 763345 Cheltenham & Gloucester PLC 1 The Parade, Canterbury, CT1 2JL 01227 761663 Lloyds TSB plc 49 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2SE 0845 300 0000 NatWest Bank 11 The Parade, Canterbury, CT1 2SQ 0845 788 8444 8

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Impact Dance Studio 3 Oaten Hill Place, Canterbury, CT1 3HJ 07710 496148 Netball Youth Camp University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NZ 07854 089830 Polo Farm Sports Club (Canterbury Cricket Club) Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT3 4AF 01227 769159 L.Sanders

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Canterbury City Football Club The Homelands, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN26 1NJ Canterbury Ladies Hockey Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT3 4AF 01227 769 159 Canterbury Men’s Hockey Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT3 4AF 01227 769 159 Bridge Tennis Club Patrixbourne Road, Bridge, CT4 5BL 01227 831321

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Dentists St. George’s Dental Practice 10 Upper Bridge St, Canterbury, CT1 2NA 01227 450300 St Dunstans Dental Practice 55 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BS 01227 761158 The Smile Centre 11 Upper Bridge Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NA 01227 463574

Canterbury Short Mat Bowls Club South Canterbury Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LJ

Burgate Dental Practice 14 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HG 01227 462857

Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1TW 01227 453 532

Chopra & Associates Dental Surgery 1 Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1LN 01227 453416

Canterbury Bowling Club South Canterbury Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LJ 01227 463704

Dental Care Centre 60 Dover St, Canterbury, CT1 3HD 01227 462521

Community Centres & Village Halls Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre Thanington Road, Canterbury, CT1 3XE 01227 767720 The Umbrella Centre Canterbury St. Peters Place, Canterbury, CT1 2DB 01227 767660

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Family & Children Centres Riverside Children’s Centre Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PH 01227 475550 Little Hands Children’s Centre Wincheap Primary School, Hollowmede, Canterbury CT1 3SD 01227 457087 Tina Rintoul Children’s Centre Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, CT3 4HS 01227 713874 Canterbury Health Centre 26 Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3JH 01227 780437 Pharmacies Eckersley Pharmacy 2 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1WJ 01227 453969

National Helplines Age UK

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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Alzheimer’s Research UK

0300 111 5555

Cruse Bereavement Care

0844 477 9400

Deafblind UK

01733 358 100

Debt Line

08000 919 991

Disabled Living Foundation 0300 999 0004 Domestic Violence

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Men’s Advice Line

0808 801 0327

Mind Infoline

020 8519 2122

Parentline

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2014 Mon 25 August Summer Bank Holiday Thurs 25 December Christmas Day Fri 26 December Boxing Day 2015 Thurs 1 January New Year’s Day Fri 3 April Good Friday Mon 6 April Easter Monday Mon 4 May Early May Bank Holiday Mon 25 May Spring Bank Holiday Mon 31 August Summer Bank Holiday Fri 25 December Christmas Day Sat 26 December Boxing Day Mon 28 December Boxing Day

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School Terms Term 1 Weds 3 Sep - Thursday 23 Oct 2014 Holiday 24 Oct - 3 Nov 2014 Term 2 Tuesday 4 Nov - Friday 19 Dec 2014 Holiday 22 Dec 2014 - 5 Jan 2015 Term 3 Tuesday 6 Jan - Friday 13 Feb 2015 Holiday 16 Feb - 20 Feb 2015 Term 4 Monday 23 Feb - Thursday 2 April 2015 Holiday 3 April - 20 April 2015 Term 5 Tuesday 21 April - Friday 22 May 2015 Holiday 25 May - 29 May 2015 Term 6 Monday 1 June - Weds 22 July 2015

Superdrug 23 St George’s Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JT 01227 479193 Boots Pharmacy 29 Oaten Hill, Canterbury, CT1 3HZ Porter Chemist 2 Hales Drive, Canterbury, CT2 7AB 01227 781588 Boots Unit 2 Riverside R/Park, Canterbury, CT1 3TQ 01227 781369 Bridge Pharmacy 16 High Street, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JY 01227 831008

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Talking Therapies@Psicon Mental health affects us all. How we think and feel about ourselves and our lives impacts on our behaviour and how we cope in tough times. Whether we call it well-being, emotional welfare or mental health, it’s key to living a fulfilling life.

There are times when everyone feels stressed or unhappy. These bad times can pass but sometimes there are problems that do not go away and it can become difficult to cope.

Research indicates that 1 in 4 people experience common problems such as low mood, stress, worry, anxiety, phobia, panic or reliving traumatic events in any year, which can be triggered by work stressors, personal relationships, adjustments to new situations, losses or accidents – to name only a few. It can be difficult to know where to turn when experiencing these difficulties; talking to a GP can seem daunting, and often people find themselves suffering in silence. One of the biggest barriers to accessing support is that often people just don’t know where to turn.

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Talking Therapies at Psicon, Canterbury, is a free and confidential NHS service for people aged 18 years and over offering support to everyday people who may be experiencing everyday problems.

When you contact our service, we aim to help you: • understand why you feel the way you do • recognise how your thoughts and behaviours affect your feelings • agree what you want to change and help you develop new strategies to make those changes • make it easier to cope with the demands you have in your life From your first contact with our service, right through to the end of treatment, you can be assured that you will be supported by a highly skilled team of experienced staff who will be sensitive to difficult problems and help you every step of the way.

At Talking Therapies @ Psicon, we are committed to ensuring that you receive the best possible help and support, and this is reflected by our satisfaction rates of 99% and our improvement and recovery rates of over 85%.

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Car tax disc replaced by electronic system The traditional paper car tax disc has been replaced by an electronic system this October, and drivers are being urged to understand the rules The tax disc, which was first introduced in 1921, will cease to exist in paper form from October 1, with a new electronic system being put in its place.

Under new rules announced in the Autumn Statement last year, motorists will now have to register their car online to pay Vehicle Excise Duty, otherwise known as road tax.

This can be done via Direct Debit on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website or at a Post Office branch.

Those who don’t register for the tax, will be caught out by number plate recognition cameras which track each vehicle on the road.

While the move aims to streamline services and, it is claimed, save British businesses millions of pounds a year in administrative costs, motorists are being warned to brush up on the new rules or face possible fines.

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The change mostly affects those buying or selling a used car.

Anyone who buys a used car will no longer benefit if there are months left on the tax disc, as the vehicle tax will no longer be transferred with the car. This means buyers will have to renew their tax disc straight away, or risk being caught out on the road in an untaxed car.

The seller of the vehicle is responsible for informing the DVLA of a change of ownership, otherwise they could face a possible £1,000 fine. This can be done by filling out a V5C form and sending it to the DVLA. Vehicle sellers will get an automatic refund for any full calendar months left on the vehicle tax.

Paul Watters, head of roads policy at the AA, said: “This is a huge change and vehicle owners and drivers need to be aware of the rules. A driver, not registered owner, can be issued a non-endorsable fixed penalty for driving an untaxed car. An owner can be fined £80 for using an untaxed vehicle (one not registered off the road) and can be charged any back tax.”

Mr Watters said it was important all vehicle owners and motorists did their utmost to establish whether their vehicle was taxed or SORN’d (declared off the road) before driving the car.

What this means to you To drive or keep a vehicle on the road you will still need to get vehicle tax and DVLA will still send you a renewal reminder when your vehicle tax is due to expire. This applies to all types of vehicles including those that are exempt from payment of vehicle tax.

Buying a vehicle From 1 October, when you buy a vehicle, the vehicle tax will no longer be transferred with the vehicle. You will need to get new vehicle tax before you can use the vehicle.

You can tax the vehicle using the New Keeper Supplement (V5C/2) part of the vehicle registration certificate (V5C) online or by using our automated phone service - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Alternatively, you may wish to visit a Post Office® branch.

Selling a vehicle If you sell a vehicle after 1 October and you have notified DVLA, you will automatically get

a refund for any full calendar months left on the vehicle tax.

Vehicle tax refunds You will no longer need to make a separate application for a refund of vehicle tax. DVLA will automatically issue a refund when a notification is received from the person named on DVLA vehicle register that the: • vehicle has been sold or transferred • vehicle has been scrapped at an Automated Treatment Facility • vehicle has been exported • vehicle has been removed from the road and the person on the vehicle register has made a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) • person on the vehicle register has changed the tax class on the vehicle to an exempt duty tax class

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• 6 monthly • monthly (12 months tax paid for on a monthly basis) Provided an MOT remains valid, the payments will continue automatically until you tell DVLA to stop taking them or you cancel the Direct Debit with your bank. Valid insurance should also be in place for vehicles registered in Northern Ireland.

The Direct Debit will be cancelled and payments automatically stopped when you tell DVLA that you no longer have the vehicle, or the vehicle has been taken off the road and a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) has been made.

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A survey published recently found fewer than half of drivers are aware of the changes, which prevent the discs being passed to new owners when cars are sold.

Nearly three million used cars change hands each year and drivers who inadvertently flout the new rules face fines of up to £1,000.

So be aware, that buying a new car, you will no longer be able to benefit if there are months left on a car’s tax disc as their tax will no longer be transferred with the car, so buyers will need to renew their disc straightaway or risk facing a fine.”

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A step-by-step guide to making

Edible Windmills Charming, delightful, incredibly effective and easier to create than you may think, edible windmills are perfect on cupcakes, cake pops or larger celebration cakes. By changing the colour schemes you can make decorations for every occasion from christenings and first birthdays to 100th birthdays, a wedding with a difference or perhaps red and gold for Christmas.

Roll the lavender flower paste until it is about 2mm thick, roll the lemon flower paste to the same thickness Lay the lemon paste on top of the lavender paste and roll again until the pastes are blended together and approx 2mm thick. I find placing a stay-fresh mat over the top before rolling stops the pastes from distorting Cut a square of the two tone flower paste Use a cutting wheel to cut diagonally from a corner towards the centre. Repeat for each corner Paint a circle of edible glue in the centre of the square Fold the point of the corner to the centre and press down to secure. Repeat for the other three corners Paint a small dot of edible glue in the centre and secure an edible decoration such as a moulded button or sugar ball or edible pearl in place.

Leave to dry on foam I chose lavender and lemon flower pastes but you can use whichever colours you prefer

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Top tips ] Using flower paste (a strong icing available from specialist cake shops such as Annabelle Jane Cake School) ensures your windmills hold their shape. ] Use a light dusting of cornflour to stop your icing from sticking.

Cornflour works better than icing sugar. ] Allowing your windmills to dry before using them again ensures they hold their shape. ] You can create patterned and textured effects for your paste for full step-by-step instructions take a look at the tutorials section www.cake-school.uk ] You can make your decorations in advance - store them in a cardboard cake box (don’t use a tin or a plastic container as your shapes can sweat which will cause them to spoil) ] To fix your windmills to your cakes and cookies use either edible glue or a little royal icing.

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We have cake baking and decorating courses for everyone from complete beginners to professional level. Our fully stocked shop is brimming with all the equipment and inspiration you’ll need to produce your own wonderful cake creations, along with friendly, helpful sales advisors who will be happy to answer all your cake conundrums.

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Canterbury Cricket Club As another season draws to a close, Chairman of Canterbury Cricket Club, Richard Durrant considers that the Polo Farm based club is in good health and going from strength to strength. The club currently runs 5 men’s teams over a weekend and 11 Junior Teams ranging from under 9s to Under 18s in local leagues and competitions. The Saturday 2nd and 3rd XIs have won promotion in their respective leagues, and one of the club’s Under 11 sides won their Junior League.

The youth set up at the club has been instrumental in providing younger players for the clubs senior teams over the past few years with around 15 players from the recent junior sides now playing each week in the weekend fixtures. The club has around 150 junior players from 5-18 years old with Kwik Cricket Sessions run on a Saturday morning throughout the Summer term by the Club’s coaches and volunteers for under 10’s and Tuesday evenings for the 11-18 year olds.

They also run a Girls Under 11 team in the local league who play against the other boys teams. “The club is very lucky to have so many excellent and enthusiastic volunteer coaches and assistants to help with the Junior set up” says Richard, “which means that youngsters will get a solid introduction to the game from Kwik Cricket to hard-ball cricket which is played in a very competitive local league” The club runs indoor nets from January for both the Junior and Senior teams, to enable the players to continue their training over the

winter months. They also put in several junior and senior teams into the Indoor League played in Canterbury, with the men’s 1st Team having been crowned National Champions just a few seasons ago. They also run a winter academy for the most promising young players from the previous season, to prepare them for the onward journey into senior cricket once they come to the end of their time in the junior section.

The Cricket Club is one of several sports clubs that make up Polo Farm Sports Club just outside the city centre. The club provides top level coaching and first class facilities at both Canterbury Hockey Club and Canterbury Tennis club both based on the site. There is a sense of excitement about the club with development of facilities under way starting with a sports hall being built that will encompass an Indoor Hockey and Cricket pitch which will enable year-round play.

The Club also has an association with Kent County Cricket Club, providing training facilities for the county since the redevelopment of the St Lawrence Ground.

Kent have a net facility at Polo Farm as well as using the venue for some of their 2nd XI matches and Kent Ladies matches.

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Our aim is to improve the quality of older people’s lives by offering a wide range of personalised services, together with help and advice to assist older people their families, carers and friends. We are an independent charity, looking after older people in Canterbury and surrounding areas. Our Centre is located in Castle Row in the Castle Street car park, and we are open every day except Saturdays.

Our social day centre provides a comfortable, friendly environment, where clients can come to meet friends, have a tasty freshly cooked meal and take part in a wide range of entertainment and activities, including games, art and craft, music, yoga and chair based exercises. Transport to and from the centre is also available. Appointments can be made for toe nail cutting and our hairdressers. Should clients require it they can have computer lessons. The majority of our clients see our services as a life line saying they wouldn’t be able to survive without the help and support they get from us.

We have specialist Dementia services offering a professional, sensitive and secure environment for dementia sufferers to visit for an enjoyable day out. Giving their family and carers a break thus helping to ensure Dementia patients remain in their own homes for longer.

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Judy Ayris is also based at Age UK Canterbury she is our Dementia Outreach Manager officer, offering those who are caring for someone with Dementia help and support so they feel less isolated and alone. Regular coffee mornings and carers’ lunches are organised in the local area to help give those who are caring for a loved one with Dementia, a badly needed break and an opportunity to mix with others in similar circumstances.

We run a befriending service; volunteers visit or ring our clients to have a chat and to check that everything is all right on a regular weekly basis. We have recently launched a home from hospital service, where we assist with a range of household tasks in order to help settle people back into their homes after a spell in hospital.

We have an information and advice service for a variety of issues, however most commonly it is help with benefit checks and filling out benefit forms on our clients’ behalf. Helping to obtain additional income for those most in need. We also have a handyman service and a Marigolds home help service.

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Should every community have their own gym?

Do you live in a rural location and have to travel to get to your local gym? Well, the residents of Bridge don’t any more, as they have one on their back door. But it isn’t your average gym…

Community Gyms opened its doors in January 2014, and now has over 50 members . It aims to bridge the gap between Personal Training, group training, and regular gym going. It is a ‘coached gym’ where local people can exercise, learn to move better, develop better posture, become more healthy, learn about nutrition, take part in different disciplines, challenge themselves and enjoy being a part of a group of like-minded people. This all takes place under highquality, fully qualified and insured instruction. It even has its own massage therapy room.

The gym is also involved with running community fitness events. In April, it hosted the ‘Bridge Tri

Challenge’ which saw local people run, row and perform body weight movements. In the coming months, there is a 5km trail run, amongst other events planned.

There is also work going on with the local school. Special groups have attended the gym and climbed, jumped, skipped and had a lot of fun, whilst building physical skills and their confidence levels.

There aren’t really any machines like you would find in a regular gym (only 1 rowing machine). There are ropes, a climbing wall, pull up rigs, kettle bells and some other interesting pieces of equipment.

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Yoga is soon starting at the gym too, and a few other classes to meet different needs.

So there really is no need for local residents to waste time and fuel in travelling into the city for their fitness needs anymore. Every community should have a community gym!

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Ivan Cuesta Returns!

The Medway Park Crusaders are very pleased to announce that Ivan Cuesta has agreed to return for another season as Head Coach and Director of Basketball.

Cuesta is just completing his first season in England and has made a massive impact already in his time at the club. Next season will see him take on a larger role across the juniors while still coaching one of Crusaders’ men’s teams.

Cuesta will be the Director of Basketball, overseeing all junior teams and junior coaches’ development. He will also maintain his roles as Associate Head Coach of the 11-16 and 16-19 Crusaders Academies at The Canterbury High School.

Cuesta is looking forward to next season already, saying, “I´m really pleased to be part of this promising project another year.

We´re already working in different off-season programs getting ready for a new challenging year.”

Crusaders Chairman Jesse Sazant is thrilled to have Cuesta back saying, “Ivan has made a massive impact on our club, our academy

and me personally as a coach. His energy and relationships with the players and coaches play a huge part in his success. He is passionate and hard working and is a huge asset to our club.”

Sazant added, “In his new role as Director of Basketball, Ivan will have even more of an opportunity to really shape where we are going as a club as we move into our new venue at Brompton Academy. I am very excited to continue working with him on a daily basis.”

Cuesta summed up by adding, “This season has been really tough, with a lot of changes going on in the Club. I’m looking for helping the Club to grow and lay the foundation stone of a philosophy that involves the development of every single player within the junior program. The coaching staff that we have for next season makes me think that really good years are coming.”

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The Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing From October 2014 there will be changes to the way you pay the charges to use the crossing The Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing is a vital economic link. We are committed to delivering improvements that will help traffic flow at this crucial gateway, both now and in the future.

From October 2014 • New remote payment arrangements will be introduced, known as Dart Charge, which will change the way you pay. You will no longer be able to pay the Dartford Crossing charge at the barriers.

• There will be several ways to pay the charge, including online, by text, at selected retail outlets or by phone.

• You can pay in advance of your journey or by midnight the following day.

• You can save up to one-third on every crossing by setting up an account and keeping it topped up.

• Drivers who don’t pay the charge will face a penalty.

• It will still be free to use the Crossing between 10pm and 6am.

• If you are an existing Dart-Tag account holder we will contact you before October to let you know if you need to do anything.

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Tyler Hill Bonfire 8 November | 5.30pm One of the area’s biggest public bonfire & fireworks display to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. Parking is provided at the University of Kent from where it is a short walk to the village’s recreation ground. Tyler Hill Recreational Ground, Summer Lane CT2 9NH

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Canterbury Oktoberfest 18 October | 12 noon-11pm German-style beer festival at Canterbury Rugby Club, with a free shuttle bus to the venue. Canterbury Rugby Club, Merton Lane North, CT4 7BA. Ted Phillips on 07914 678679 Canterbury Festival 18 October - 1 November The Canterbury Festival is Kent’s largest international multi-arts festival, held annually during the last fortnight in October. Features film screenings, theatrical performances, musical concerts, comedy and more.

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Remembrance Sunday At the war memorial in The Buttermarket on the Sunday nearest to 11 November Whitefriars Christmas Market 22 November - 28 December Mon-Fri: 10-6pm; Sat: 9-6pm; Sun: 11-5pm A small German-style market in wooden chalets runs for a month from mid-November to Christmas. Whitefriars, Canterbury CT1 2TF Live Jazz featuring Chilli Jam quartet 28 November Canterbury, CT1 2NS 07724 132219 Halloween Canterbury Ghost Walk 31 October 2014 | 7-8.30pm Canterbury, CT1 2NS. 01227 787787 Please mention

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