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to the ninth edition of the Whitstable Community Magazine - your guide to what’s on in your local area, a directory of useful contacts and businesses to help you support local trade.

Thank you to George Fifk the photographer and Kathleen Butler for the front cover image of The Oyster Festival Women’s Mud Tug. You can read more about this year’s Oyster Festival on page 10.

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In this edition we have articles from All Saints Church, Whitstable Regatta, Whitstable Parkrun Juniors and highlights of what’s going on at the Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre over the upcoming months. We also chat with Andy Wade about his campaign to repair and widen Church Lane in Seasalter and how you can help with this by signing his online petition.

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If you have any local news stories like Andy’s that you would like to have included in next edition, or if you are a local club, class or event organiser and would like your information featured, please send it to jon@community-publishing.org or call us on 01843 200016. You can also post any information to 7 Cecil square, Margate, Kent CT9 1BD.

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We will also be looking for the next front cover image for the magazine, so if you would like the chance to feature in our next publication, please send it through.

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A big thank you goes out to all the local businesses that have advertised and supported the Whitstable Community Ad Magazine To advertise please call Daniel on 01843 294187 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. CommunityAd wishes to advise all readers that it does not endorse or recommend any products or services contained herein. CommunityAd does not, therefore, take any legal responsibility for the advice given by any of the advertisers.

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All Saints Church All Saints Whitstable is a delightful location for your baptism or wedding or renewal of vows ceremony. We also have a large hall which is suitable for many groups or for an event you may be planning.

Located in the popular Church Street area of Whitstable, between the Thanet Way and the railway station, All Saints has stood on the same spot since the 12th century. The tower was known as a “staple� in the medieval period and because it is of a light coloured stone it was known as the White Staple. From this the name Whitstable emerged from which the town gets its name.

Many still come to worship here each week and there are all sorts of community groups from drop in cafes to film clubs to singing groups.

Please visit www.allsaintswhitstable.com for more information on the life of the church.

Two events coming up this summer are the popular Summer Fete on Saturday 25th June from 2pm to 4pm in the Vicarage garden with all the popular stalls and activities, and our famous Pet Blessing on Sunday 14th August at 10am in the Vicarage garden (now in its 10th year). You are warmly invited to either event.

Do contact the Vicar, Simon, on 01227 275947 or via email at tillotsons@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Motorists in Herne Bay and Whitstable can take advantage of free parking.

JUNIOR PROGRAMME runs every Saturday morning

At William Street car park in Herne Bay, the first two hours of parking each day are now free during the charging period of 8.30am to 8pm. For example: • If you arrive at 10am and leave at 1pm, you will only have to pay for one hour of parking

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Tots tennis 9-9.30am under 4s £4 per session Mini red 9.30-10.30am 4-8 years £5 per session Mini orange 10.30-11.30am 9-10 years £5 per session

• If you arrive before 8.30am you can stay until 10.30am without charge

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• If you arrive at 6pm your parking is free until 10.30am the next morning

ADULT PROGRAMME runs every Saturday morning

The free parking is being paid for from developer contributions from the Altira development in Beltinge.

Beginner class 9.30-10.30am £5 per session

The city council’s project to resurface and reline William Street car park, provide a new pedestrian walkway and improve the lighting and drainage is making good progress and should be finished by the middle of April.

Meanwhile in Whitstable, parking is now free of charge until 10am every day in Gladstone Road, Gorrell Tank, Keam’s Yard, Middle Wall, Shaftesbury Road and Victoria Street car parks. This provides 90 minutes of free parking each day compared to before, when charging used to start at 8.30am.

Canterbury City Council’s Transport and Environment Manager, Richard Moore, said: “We’re sure people will welcome the opportunity to visit the town centres and do some shopping without needing to pay for their parking.”

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Canterbury Photographic Society We believe that the first meeting of local photographers took place in Canterbury in 1898. By all accounts they met to share ideas, methods, compare new equipment and perhaps most important of all to discuss why some pictures were visually more exciting than others. Today our club still meets for the same purpose!

Our members are of all ages and from all walks of life, interested in all aspects of photography from film to digital, from traditional landscapes to contemporary images. Members’ photographs have been exhibited nationally and internationally.

Our aim is to help photographers improve their image-making, both in terms of art and technique.

We meet at Tyler Hill during our season which runs from September to May and during the summer break we arrange local outings when members can come along and take part in various visits to places where we take pictures maybe for the next seasons competitions or just for our own enjoyment. Usually we have to finish the evening with a visit the local tavern to discuss the evening’s events!

We have a varied programme of events and can cater for all abilities from absolute beginner to more advanced photographers but we all continue to learn from each other and from our varied and interesting selection of speakers and judges that come along to our meetings.

Various competitions are held throughout the season and you are not forced to take part but you are encouraged to join in. Most members enjoy the competitive aspect.

Competitions are normally one of two types, print or projected digital images with both set and open subjects This might change if we are holding a battle against other Clubs when both types of image are usually required.

We often arrange workshops where more experienced members share their skills and enjoy various talks from interesting speakers Although not purporting to be experts we have members who are particularly interested in certain subjects and aspects of photography and you are sure to enjoy a warm welcome and usually be introduced to someone who shares a similar interest in our hobby.

Amongst our membership we try to keep up to date with the latest trends, ideas and technology and share our knowledge freely with others.

Public exhibitions are held annually and this year we have three in Canterbury where members are able to display their work. We invite and encourage work from schools and colleges and are keen to engage with the local community, we have members from not just Canterbury but from many of the surrounding districts too.

If you would like to get involved with our Club why not visit our website for a taste of some of our members work and up to date news of what’s been happening and do come along free as a guest to a meeting to see firsthand what we are all about, you are most welcome. www.canterburyphotographicsociety.co.uk Our Facebook page ‘Canterbury Photographic Society’ is also available to view and several members have their pictures displayed on their individual Flickr sites.

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Whitstable Oyster Festival Whitstable Oyster Festival are pleased to announce three-headline shows at The Shuck this coming July.

Following on from triumphant shows in 2014 and 15 we are extremely excited to welcome back The Cuban Brothers on Friday 22nd July. However this year they are returning mob handed bringing with them the man who coined the phrase “rare

groove”, a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Norman Jay MBE. Also joining the party will be BAM (Jungle Brothers) the first hip-hop group to use a housemusic producer. The Jungle Brothers are also said to have pioneered the fusion of jazz and hip-hop.

Early bird tickets sold out extremely quickly for this show, the remaining advance tickets are priced at £14 and £18 on the door.

Music pioneer, contemporary/graffiti artist, drum & bass icon, DJ, actor and producer Goldie will be performing at The Shuck on Friday 29th July.

While appearing in critically acclaimed films and on TV, he’s still found the time to oversee the growth of his very own drum & bass label Metalheadz. A total original, a multi talented shape shifter, who’s sold more than 3 million records worldwide.

A hand full of early bird tickets are still available for this show priced at £12 after which advance sales will be £14 and £18 on the door.

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Lastly coming back to the WOF stage is the Comedy Impro All-Stars and after last years success at The Shuck they return with two new additions to the team. Having appeared on ‘Have I Got News for You’ and ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ we are incredibly happy to welcome Steve Steen

The History of the Whitstable Oyster The festival is relatively new, having started in 1985, but is draws reference from voracious and longstanding traditions of the area including the Blessing of the Waters and the Landing of the Oysters. Most notably the festival is based on the service of thanksgiving held by local fisherman that took place around the feast day of St. James Compostella, a tradition dating back to Norman times The Whitstable Oyster Festival celebrates this and the customs realised by the oystermen. To give 10

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to the show for 2016. The Impro Show will this year also be graced by former ‘Perrier Comedy Award’ winner for Best Newcomer and recurring guest panellist on ‘Mock the Week’, Milton Jones.

Very limited early bird tickets are still available for the Impro All Stars priced at £16 after which advance sales will be £18 and £22 on the door.

The organizers are also announcing the launch of the re-vamped website for 2016, with a complete list of community events for 2016, go to www.whitstableoysterfestival.co.uk to plan your Oyster Festival week.

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Summer….. Sun, sea and, for many children, exams. Although it is important not to put too much pressure on children, passing exams is important, to get into first-choice schools, obtain university places, and, ultimately, secure worthwhile employment.

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For Year 5 students looking to sit the Kent Test, the summer holidays are a crucial time, and we've designed a special timetable for this period, with mock assessments and revision workshops running throughout the week.

Of course, our holiday timetable isn’t aimed solely at Year 5s. We know school holidays can be a logistical nightmare for parents, and we are pleased to be able to help alleviate some of the strain with our daily Brain Gym sessions, running from 9am to 4pm, which keep children’s minds active and ensure their literacy and numeracy skills continue to develop. We also run a series of weekly workshops, in creative writing, philosophy, and debating, and dramatic storytelling sessions for younger children.

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Dealing with mental health issues The NHS states that 1 in 4 of us will experience some sort of mental health issue with 4-10% of us in the UK experiencing depression within our lifetime.

It is becoming increasingly evident that mental health is an important subject within society, however is still an area of health care and wellbeing that is affected by negative stigma and discrimination on a daily basis, leaving many people embarrassed or feeling alone.

Currently we are seeing increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with mental health related issues, such as anxiety and depression caused by a variety of factors including: work related stress, low self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues.

Mental health illness can affect anyone of any age or background at any point in their lives. For example recent research shows that depression affects around 22% of men and 28% of women aged 65 years and over within the UK, and suicide is the most common cause of death for men aged 20-49 years in England and Wales.

Although these statistics alone are shocking, it’s important to remember that if you are suffering from mental health issues that you are not alone.

Sometimes mental health illness can be hard to recognise and can be equally as difficult to talk about.

One way of dealing with emotional distress and mental health related issues is to speak to a counsellor. Talking to a counsellor can provide just the help you need to work through personal difficulties and find solutions to problems, which are often very sensitive and can be long-standing in nature. Counsellors are trained to listen and are able to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours in a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental way.

Do you see yourself in any of the following situations?

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FCS Talking Therapies has been established for 20 years within the local community, priding ourselves on ensuring our clients receive the most supportive service available to support them through any situation they may be going through. Our aim is not to only help treat those with mental health related issues, but to also help the community understand the importance of positive mental health and for mental health to be considered just as important as physical health without any negative stigma.

We offer a free NHS IAPT counselling service to clients aged 18+ within Swale, Canterbury and Coastal Kent areas, as well as an option to seek long term or couples therapy within the service.

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Dates for your diary Regatta

Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Club have preparations well under way for this year’s Regatta on August 6th and 7th; two days packed with fun, the live music of various bands, and a magnificent array of stalls and sideshows along Tankerton Slopes, plus all the fun of the fair brought by Traditional Fairground Amusements.

Free entertainment for the children will include Uncle Myles’ Punch and Judy and Magic Shows.

The EKHO re-enactment group will be back, the Dog Show and the Flypast by the Historic Spitfire plus an aerial display by Trig aerobatics.

At sea, Whitstable Yacht Club will be organising the sailing events and the local Lifeboat Service will demonstrate their skills at a seaborne rescue.

There is also the return of the popular “Greasy Pole” contest.

Mike Shaw of Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Club, said, ‘Each year people come out and support us, and we are very grateful to them.

Although it involves a great deal of work behind the scenes, it also means that we can raise funds for the disadvantaged, whilst providing two days of fun for local people and visitors to Whitstable.

Classic Car Show The popular Classic Car Show will be held on Sunday, 21st August, on the slopes at Tankerton, Whitstable. Last year there were more than seven hundred vehicles on the beautiful greens overlooking the sea.

There will also be live music, a retro market, Punch and Judy, a children’s fairground and refreshments.

The entertainment starts around 10.30am.

For more information about both events, call Mike Shaw, 01227 274313 or see the Lion’s website, www.whitstablelionsclub.org.uk

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10:00-11:15 (Main Hall - Term Time Only) Yoga Fundamentals with Monica Marini Info: £9 drop in class Tel: 01227 273 147 Email: momoiah@yahoo.com

12:30-14:30 (IT Suite) Family History Course - run by WUCC Info: Search your family tree with this on-going course; can be paid per 5 week term (£20) or each week, £4 per session. Sign in at our office.

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13:00-15:00 (Lounge area) Parasol Mental Health Support Group - run by WUCC Self-referral or GP referral Info: Relaxed unstructured drop in session.

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Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre L 17:00-18:00 (Main Hall) The White Dragons Karate & Kickboxing Class Info: Children’s class, suitable for ages 5+ Tel: 01227 263 584 Email: thewhitedragonsmartialarts@gmail.com 19:00-21:30 (Main Hall) Flower & Craft Class Info: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of each month Tel: 01227 281 138

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Whitstable Parkrun Juniors Whitstsble Parkrun Juniors is a weekly event which takes place every Sunday starting at 0930 at the kiosk on Tankerton Slopes, opposite the Marine Hotel.

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The campaign to repair and widen Church In this edition of 5 minutes with… we talk with Andy Wade about the issues around Church Lane, what can be done to resolve this and how the local community can help support the cause.

How long have you lived in Seasalter and how long has this been a problem?

I have only lived in Seasalter for about 18 months, but I’ve always been local so have used Church Lane over the years. As far back as I can remember, it has been a nightmare to negotiate. The fact that it’s been neglected over a period of many years just adds to its on-going poor condition.

Has anything been done in the past to address the problems with Church lane?

I know I’m not the only person to take the Council to task over Church Lane, it has been inspected before and deemed “not bad enough” to do anything about! For those who use the road daily, that statement is truly ridiculous! It’s not just the surface of the road and the potholes, it’s the overall width, and the way the passing bays have been built with a huge high kerb. For those in their cars facing a large van or lorry, there’s just no place to go without causing some kind of damage to the car, be it a scuffed wheel or scratched paintwork.

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Many of the almost 600 motorists who have signed my petition have expressed their opinion that traffic lights are the answer, but in reality, at peak times, that would not be viable because the volume of traffic would be backed up onto the old Thanet Way, which would be immensely dangerous. Once the new shopping complex is open, the traffic will be increased significantly, so in my opinion traffic lights wouldn’t work. I think the ideal solution would be priority passing. That way, all traffic coming from the Thanet way end will have priority over traffic travelling up towards it. The traffic can flow freely from the danger of queueing on the slip road. You would need to put at least four stop/flow points in due to the length of the road to avoid “jumpers”, but this can only work if the road is wide enough, so the hedgerow needs cutting back either side. It’s wasted space, and deep enough that it wouldn’t encroach on anyone living behind. I can’t imagine anyone on the caravan parks objecting, they have to use the road too.

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Yes I think there should be a footpath on one side, for the pensioners, dog walkers or school children who have to walk up that road, it’s only a matter of time before there’s an accident. The level of support continues to grow daily, with the petition well on its way to 600 signatures. People feel strongly about it. It’s a terrible, unacceptable and dangerous road. Many women are really intimidated by angry aggressive drivers on a daily basis, and that’s fact!

That’s the feedback I’m getting.

Is it causing damage to people’s vehicles with the road conditions?

The damage to vehicles is another major concern. I’ve had an alloy wheel ruined by a pothole and several bad scratches. Also tyres and suspension are being damaged.

We all pay road tax, we all pay council tax.

It’s our right to get this road improved.

Our absolute right! We pay for it! In short, if people want something done, they should sign the petition and share the link so others can too. It’s time for action. We are fed up with being ignored and fobbed off with silly excuses and the blind eye approach to a big problem.

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Confused about the I’m sure that I’m not the only one confused about the up-coming EU Referendum on June 23 and the pros and cons of staying or leaving the EU. On the face of it, Britain leaving the EU and becoming an independent state with free trade and more control over its legislation, fishing, borders and future seems like a good idea.

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EU Referendum? a direct result of this. It seems there is still a deficit on our investment.

The EU does fund some of the poorer communities with grants and subsidies, but surely we could just inject some of the £55 Million a day we pay in membership directly in to this? The pro-Europe campaigners say that if we stay in the EU is we are viewed as a much more attractive investment for other countries, we get more of a vote of confidence for investment and trade and that by exciting the EU and going it alone. They feel that a Brexit could see us with years of economic uncertainty and that it’s better the devil you know. Britain, is at the moment is one of the strongest economies in Europe and even the world, so would we be risking this if we left the EU? There have been benefits in being part of the EU, we have better working conditions, cleaner beaches and environment, but equally there have been the negatives of being dictated to by Brussels on what we can and can’t do in our own country and having to follow their rules and regulations.

We will all get to have our say in the referendum on June 23, so make sure you choose wisely with an informed decision.

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