Hawkinge and Elham Valley Handbook Edition 1 of 2015

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Editors Letter Hello Readers, Welcome to the latest edition of The Hawkinge & Elham Valley Handbook.

A new year encourages new starts, and we are delighted to introduce our brand new “What’s on” section, which outlines upcoming events in and around the area. From Acapella singers with Age Concern, to music concerts at Leas Cliff Hall; from park runs to nature trails, there’s something for everyone.

Kate Barker tells us about the beautiful mosaics that she creates, Montgomery Vets provide us with another Q&A session and much more!

We’d like to thank you all so much for your continued support, comments and feedback for your local community magazine over the last 10 years.

As a family run, local business, this means so much to us, and we couldn’t have got to this stage without you.

We hope you continue to enjoy the handbook. As ever, as our local community magazine, we’re always delighted to hear of local positive news and events that we can help to spread the word about.

With kindest regards,

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Tuija Foster, Editor

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Contents Seasonal Recipe 8 An insight into our local area 12 Beanstalk Reading Charity 16 Hooray for our Handymen 18 Crossword 20 What’s on 23-26 Local Clubs and Societies 30-31 Useful Numbers 32 Kate Barker Mosiac Muse 34 Children’s Page 36 Farmers Markets 42 On Your Plot 44 Springtime Poem 45 Children’s page answers 47 Booking deadline for the next edition:

Saturday 10th March 2015

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing (or not) of an advert or other information. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure artwork is kept up to date and accurate. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors, or for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers. The Handbook cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in this magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication, including advert artwork, may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the editor. The use of this magazine for canvassing or direct marketing is strictly prohibited.

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Having spent his career creating the finest tastes and combinations, Gareth has turned his focus on devoting his talent and skills to creating the ultimate burger experience.

All the Big Boys burgers are made with local beef, matured for 28 days. We use soft, delicious brioche buns, french dipped in rich beef stock. Sides such as onion rings, fries, slaw and home made beans with pulled pork are available, as well as rich and creamy milkshakes.

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Seasonal Recipe by Hythe Brasserie

Lemon and Green Peppercorn Chicken A nice simple dish with rustic flavours which can be pre prepared and cooked with very little attention. Great for entertaining or even Valentine’s day dinner, just make sure there are some strawberries and Champagne as well!

Serves 4 Marinade: 4 tablespoons of runny honey 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard 3 cloves crushed garlic 3 teaspoons green peppercorns, lightly crushed with the back of a spoon Juice and zest of 2 lemons For the chicken: 4 chicken breasts, preferably with the bone in as they stay moist.

4 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 sliced lemon Small bag of baby potatoes Salt and pepper Method: Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken in a bowl and leave in the fridge for 2 hours Heat the oven to 200C (Gas 6) Bring the potatoes to the boil (whole and skin on), drain

Place the sliced lemon, rosemary sprigs and potatoes at the bottom of a roasting tin Place the chicken and marinade on top, adding salt and pepper to taste Roast for 30-40 minutes or until chicken and potatoes are cooked Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes, covered in foil Serve with some steamed greens or some fresh salad leaves Tips: The marinaded chicken works really well on the Barbeque for a summer dish and you can use cracked black pepper instead of crushing the green ones if you prefer.

Fresh, Fun, a little Different www.hythebrasserie.com Personally managed by husband and wife team Nicki and Darragh Cartmill, Hythe Brasserie offers classical cuisine with a contemporary twist.

Simple, warm decor creates an intimate ambiance and is complemented by first class service without fuss to create a great dining experience.

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The Resolve Clinic Hi, my name is Steve, and I am a qualified Coach and Therapist in Cognitive behavioural therapy, Hypnotherapy, Life coaching, Neuro linguistic programming and Psychotherapeutic counselling.

The dark nights at the moment can be the most difficult time of year for some people to cope with. They may have problems with family members, or find it difficult to be on their own, but this time of year can make the smallest of problems seem insurmountable.

That’s where I can help!

Based at the resolve clinic in Folkestone, I can give you the inner strength to overcome any issues and problems that life throws at you, and I aim to make therapy affordable for all.

The clinic has a lovely relaxing atmosphere, and whatever your personal issue or trauma, you will be welcomed. We can help you with a range of issues including: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, weight control, OCD, Pain management, Smoking cessation and more.

I believe that everyone is individual and that there needs to be a special relationship between client and therapist, so I offer a free initial consultation,

which is a chance for you to meet me and talk about whatever issue you are seeking to resolve. This allows you to know whether you would be happy talking to me and for me to assess if I am the best placed person to help you...

I am fully insured and indemnified, hold a current DBS and am registered with the National Hypnotherapy Society, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies and the Institute for Learning.

I worked for British Telecommunications for over 20 years, where communication was key, I realised that I had a passion for working with people, and that my interpersonal skills could be my greatest asset. This passion was the driving force in a change of career some 15 years ago.

Since those days I have developed my skills qualifying and working as a mentor, Personal Advisor and Tutor.

I have worked in the fields of; mentoring children

• Stress • Depression • Smoking • Losing Weight • Have you reached Crisis point? helping people to become as happy and fulfilled as they can" - Steve Bennett

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I have also worked with the families and victims of domestic abuse, setting up workshops (Brave-heart) & (Young Chefs.)

Which supported them with confidence and self-esteem building. I have written and delivered healthy relationship workshops in secondary schools for Action for Children.

So don’t suffer in silence, or hope that your problem will just go away. Let’s take advantage of this New Year to really get you back on track, and able to enjoy life to the full once again.

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and young adults for Kent County Council, personal advising for young adults as a Connexions PA, where I helped with relationship issues, addictions, homelessness, career advice and working closely with young offenders.

I qualified as a licensed trainer for the integrated domestic abuse program (I.D.A.P) for Kent Probation working with male offenders.

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An insight into our local area London which is only 55 mins on the fast train, teach half-day yoga workshops in London, and run two yoga holidays (Spain and Portugal) a year, but ultimately, my dream, as a yoga teacher of 15 years, is to build up my classes, workshops and holidays and maybe even run a little ‘Yoga B&B by the sea’, from the seaside in Hythe, Kent.

Hythe has a pebble beach, which may be why it is relatively so undeveloped. No ‘Kiss me Quick’ hats here. It ‘s one of the original five Cinque port towns, (being Dover, Hastings, Hythe, Romney and Sandwich). The group was originally formed for military and trade purposes and were part of the country’s defence from the 11th to at least the 15th century. The Royal Military Canal runs from Hythe to Hastings approx 28 miles following the old cliff line bordering Romney Marsh, which was constructed as a defence against possible invasion during the Napoleonic Wars.

We loved this insight into our local area by a new resident, reminding us just how lovely it is where we live...

I was born in Kent, 30 miles or so north of Hythe, but have spent most of my 30-odd adult years in London. They say ‘When a Man is tired of London, he’s tired of Life’. I’m definitely not tired of London, I love London, however, I was desperate to live in a house and not a tiny flat. Keen to have a dog and a beautiful area to walk with the dog and to be more connected to nature. Also, I had to be in easy reach of London. So I purchased a very old terraced house ‘be careful what you wish for’ I hear echoing in my ears when I said I wanted a ‘project’… Even with more pine than a pine forest, and with all the things that just don’t work, I love this little house. The dog is next…

I have the Royal Military Canal in my front garden (so had better not get a Waterdog!) and the sea’s just a few minutes’ away. I moved on the hottest day of the year, swore I wouldn’t swim in the English Channel, but that very day (and the first time since 1976), I went swimming. It was heaven and had nothing to do with the fact I had no hot water for two weeks!

Turner is famous for painting in the Margate area because of the light and the views. The sky here, and in particular the view from my bedroom, is blissful. I never tire of it and frequently watch the sun come up, just before my morning yoga practice, it’s so beautiful, even when it’s dreary and overcast, the sky is constantly changing. I still do bits of work in P12

One of my favourite walks with the sea pretty much always by your side, is the five mile, flat stroll from Hythe to Folkestone harbour. You pass Princes Parade, an unspoilt, un(yet)built on expanse of land leading to tiny Seabrook (one local shop and one pub) with kayaks for hire on the canal, beautiful little Sandgate squeezed with vintage, curiosity shops, a couple of excellent restaurants and pubs.

If you don’t want to venture too far, just before the Murco garage at the Seabrook end of Princes Parade you’ll find Noiy’s Noodle van. Noiy serves the best Thai noodles I have tasted outside of Thailand. She’s there all year round and in the summer we frequently eat our noodles on the bench or on the beach watching the sun set into the sea. In the summer people are on the beach long after the sun sets with picnics and disposable bbq’s and all year you will see mini-firework displays and people celebrating with the sending off of paper Chinese Lanterns, coupled with the inky backdrop of a clear, starry night, it’s truly magical to watch…

Four months in and I’m loving my new life, I have a couple of new yoga classes starting in January, the new kitchen arrives next week and I hope to volunteer for a local charity, if I ever stop painting!

Once I become a little more established and don’t have to rely on going to London to work, then I will rescue my dog and he/she will come and live in my little house, by the canal, not far from the sea.

Best Wishes,

Kyra Mann Tel: 07905 267 736

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Montgomery Vet Clinic Q & A Q: My cat seems to have trouble chewing her food and eats mostly on one side of her mouth. What causes this?

It sounds as if your cat may have a problem with her teeth or another part of her mouth such as her tongue. First of all you should see if her mouth has a bad odour and then have a look in her mouth to see if you can see anything obvious such as a broken tooth, a wound or something stuck in her mouth.

You should then take your cat to a vet as it sounds as if she will need some treatment.

The most likely thing is that she has some form of dental disease- this is very common in cats. There are several preventative measures to stop further dental problems in the future that you can speak to your vet or vet nurse about such as special diets, toothbrushes and poultry flavoured toothpastes and products to stop plaque building up on your cat’s teeth.

We hope your cat is feeling better soon!

Q: Why do some dogs have claws growing on the side of their leg above their paws. Are they like dogs’ thumbs?

These claws are called dew claws and they are the first digit on your dog’s feet. Our thumbs are our first digit so in this way they are similar.

However, although some dogs do use their dew claws for holding things such as toys and treats dew claws are not very moveable and much less useful than our thumbs!

Dew claws are commonly found on the front legs and occasionally also on the back legs.

They usually cause no trouble. Occasionally the dew claws grow at an odd angle that means they get caught all the time and in these cases they may need to be surgically removed. Dew claws may need to be clipped more often than the rest of your dog’s claws as they have less wear as they do not contact the ground.

Clive Munns, Montgomery Vet Clinic, Smeeth

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The Folkestone and Hythe Branch of Cats’ Protection is part of a national charity caring for neglected and abandoned cats.

Costs are considerable, as the escalating number of cats coming into our care are given full health checks: blood tests, vaccinations, micro-chipping are just a few of the procedures with other, more costly treatments, sometimes being necessary. We also provide a heavily subsided neutering scheme for people on benefit and low incomes.

Our group of fosterers provide an invaluable service, by caring for the many cats taken in before rehoming.

Funds are raised through our shop at 139a High Street, Hythe, which has attracted an ever-increasing number of customers.

If you feel you could give a cat a good home, or have a little time to spare to help, we would love to hear from you.

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Help a child discover the joy of reading

Reading is essential in today’s world. Unfortunately many children struggle to learn to read for all sorts of reasons – one in seven children in England left primary school last year behind in their reading and one in six adults in the UK has a reading level below that expected of an eleven-year-old.

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By becoming a reading helper, you’ll give a child the one-to-one attention they need to build their confidence and help them catch up with their reading.

You’ll give them a chance to learn at their own pace and adapt your sessions to suit them.

Volunteering as a Beanstalk reading helper is extremely rewarding, makes a lasting difference to children’s lives and is a great way to give something back to your local community. Why not make this your resolution this year?

No previous experience is required as full training and

support will be provided throughout your time with us. Volunteers are needed in this area as well as right across Kent. To find out more, please call the Ashford office on 01233 637645 or the Maidstone office on 01622 662026 or email us at kent@ beanstalkcharity.org.uk.

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Flat Roofing Specialists 20 year guarantee

Our team also includes highly skilled and experienced tradesmen in the following areas: Landscaping Driveways, Patios, Paving etc Grounds keeping Painting Decorating Fencing and Decking Interior & Exterior Damp Proofing, Bathroom Fitting Plastering & Rendering Kitchen fitting

Tiling

Curtains & Soft Furnishingsby Emma Handmade curtain making service, alterations and other soft furnishing projects also undertaken.

Emma Bussey

Tel: 01304 205653 Mob: 07824 449776 Email: foxescrossing@gmail.com

01303 238761 or 07761 333349 email: emma.bussey@ntlworld.com 7 Blackhouse Hill, Hythe, Kent CT21 5UL

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Hooray for our Handymen! anyone’s Saturday morning.

Thank goodness for our local Handymen, who can spring to our rescue and seem quite happy to wobble around on ladders in the wind and the rain, retrieving clumps of soggy leaves for us.

Remember In summer when you planned to get an Electrician to install a couple of useful outside sockets in the garden? Well now is the time that you wish you had got around to it, as all the garden jobs seem to require an electric machine to resolve.

And having the patio door open for the cable to be plugged in with all your warm and cosy heating disappearing outside, suddenly reminds us of the need for those outdoor plug sockets.

Have you ever noticed that winter brings lots of jobs to do outside the house?

As soon as we go from the season of mellow fruitfulness in autumn into the depths of winter, all the little problems start to appear outside your property: The lovely russet coloured leaves of autumn turn into leathery clumps that stick together in the rain and decide to form an impervious barrier in your gutters to any rain being able to access the down pipes, and you get annoying P18

waterfalls from the gutters, usually right where you stand to open the front door. Or one pesky roof tile decides to slide sideways in the wind, letting rain into your loft.

I don’t know about you, but hiring a ladder and clambering up to roof level is not an appealing way to spend

The heating system usually lets you down on the coldest days, and with such dark evenings, it reminds us that we also didn’t get around to fitting a burglar alarm in summer either.

So HOORAY! For our local Handymen, they are our true superheroes and often go unthanked for their dangerous and vital work for us. Here are some of our local supermen that you can call on this winter, and all of them are featured in the new edition of the East Kent Handbook:

Gutter Clearing: 01303 230913 Or 07788 124660 Handyman: 01303 230913 or mob 07788 124660 Emerald Electric: 01303 248163 Wilco Plumbing and Heating: 01303 826173 Or 07860 452640 Metroline for alarms: 01303 220330 HSI Roofing repairs: 01303 851033 Or 07791 742447 Please mention “The Handbook” when responding to adverts

Emerald Electrical Services (SE) Ltd Local Company for peace of mind 352 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DS

“At Emerald Electrical we care about our customers, so we aim to provide the best service at competitive prices”

We carry out all aspects of electrical work and no job is too big or small Pop into our office to arrange your next quotation or alternatively ring

01303 248163

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Extensions and Loft Conversions UPVC Conservatories Flat Rubba Roof Sytems Roofing Resin and Blocked Paved Driveways Patio and Garden Design Installation of Woodburners

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• Approved and trained contractors.

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• Waterproof, and oil resistant.

• Bonds directly to existing concrete/tarmac driveways.

• Gives and extremely durable finish to paths/driveways.

• Choice of natural stone for a perfect end result.

Tel. 01303 237191 MOB. 07855 393138 Limes, Cannongate Road, Hythe CT21 5PX

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• Flat roofing - large or small - traditional or modern - including fixing leaks • Specialists in Fibreglass, Rubber and Felt roofing • Guttering repairs and replacements • Installation of fascias, soffits and cladding • Loft Installation Quality Workmanship Fully Guaranteed Fully Insured

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What’s On JIMMY CARR

SLEEPING BEAUTY

3rd February 7PM

Saturday, 7 February at 7:30 PM

Enjoy some adult comedy with the comedian Jimmy Carr at Leas Cliff Hall,The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA

Sunday, 8 February at 3 PM

Book via (0844) 871 3015 or at www..

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall

Singleton Village Hall, Singleton,

HOLY COMMUNION

£8 per adult & £5 per child. Telephone 01233

Wednesday 4th February

639427 to book and for more information

Held at Age Concern, Stade Street, Hythe

5k PARK RUN

Contact Saint Leonards Church, Hythe for more information

Saturday 14th February – 9am

Ashford, Kent TN23 5LV

Weekly Free 5k timed park run

CHARITY VARIETY SHOW IN AID OF PSA KENT

Folkestone – The Leas (West of Leas Cliff café)

Friday 6th February 7:15 PM

Contact folkestonehelpers@parkrun.com

Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT 20 2DA

Ashford – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road Contact ashfordhelpers@parkrun.com

For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall

To register please visit http:// www.parkrun.org.uk/

5k PARK RUN

WHITE CLIFFS SKA REGGAE FESTIVAL

Saturday 7th February 9am

Saturday, 14 February

Weekly Free 5k timed park run

A full afternoon and evening of ska

Folkestone – The Leas (West of Leas Cliff café) Contact folkestonehelpers@parkrun.com

and reggae music and celebrations

Ashford – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road Contact ashfordhelpers@parkrun.com

you-please all day wristband Just £15

1pm - 11pm All day come-and-go-as-

Dover Town Hall, Biggin

To register please visit http:// www.parkrun.org.uk/

Street, Dover CT6 1DL

ICONS EVENING

TOP VOICES

Saturday 7th Feb 7pm

Sunday 15th Feb 3pm

Music, dancing and prizes for the best costume.

Acapella singing from 15 young women

£10, at the Stripes Club, Folkestone for Age Concern

£5 at Age Concern, Stade Street, Hythe

from Canterbury Christchurch University

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Classic pantomime for all the family

Contact Cathy Westbrook on 01303 269602 or email mfo@ageukhl.org.uk

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THE BUSCH ENSEMBLE CONCERT

DANCING QUEEN

Saturday 15th of February 7:30 PM

Saturday 21 February 7:30 PM

Haydn - piano Trio in E flat major number 2XV/29

Enjoy a night of ABBA tunes at Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA

Mendelssohn- piano Trio in C minor OP66 Ravel - piano Trio in A minor Saint Leonards Church Oak Walk, Hythe, Kent CT21 5DP price £10 Tickets available from Brandons Music Shop 55 High Street Hythe, CT21 5AD. Telephone (01303) 264429 or can be paid for at the church door prior to the performance FEEDING FRENZY Friday 20 February 2 PM to 3:30 PM Learn what birds Like to eat and how to look after them in the winter. Children can also make a bird feeder.

Suitable for families, £1 donation please Romney Marsh Visitors Centre, Dymchurch Road, Romney Marsh, Kent TN28 8AY Telephone (01797) 369487 or email info@ kentwildlife.org.uk for more information and to book THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Friday 20th February 7:30 PM Enjoy a night of Motown music Leas Cliff Hall The Leas, Folkestone Kent CT20 2DA For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall 5k PARK RUN Saturday 21st February – 9am Weekly Free 5k timed park run Folkestone – The Leas (West of Leas Cliff café) Contact folkestonehelpers@parkrun.com

For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall INDOOR BOOT FAIR Sunday 22 February 8 AM to 12 PM Capel-Le-Ferne Contact Sylvia Coles on (01303) 244847 or email sylvia.coles@tesco.net and go to the website www.Capel-le-ferne.org QUIZ NIGHT Wednesday 25th February 7.30pm Held at Age Concern, Stade Street, Hythe Contact Cathy Westbrook on 01303 269602 or email mfo@ageukhl.org.uk THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW Thursday 26th February 6:30 PM Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall ROLF GOES WILD Friday 27th Feb 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Rolf Williams looks at the sorts of creatures to avoids – rattlesnakes, alligators and great white sharks at The Salvation Army Hall, Portland Road, Hythe CT2 6EG

Ashford – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road Contact ashfordhelpers@parkrun.com

£2.50 donation.

To register please visit http:// www.parkrun.org.uk/

call Pauline Bateson on (01304) 853503 or email info@kentwildlife.org.uk

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What’s On (cont...)

5k PARK RUN

HOLY COMMUNION

Saturday 28th February – 9am

Wednesday 5th March

Weekly Free 5k timed park run

Held at Age Concern, Stade Street, Hythe

Folkestone – The Leas (West of Leas Cliff café) Contact folkestonehelpers@parkrun.com Ashford – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road Contact ashfordhelpers@parkrun.com

5k PARK RUN Saturday 7th March – 9am Weekly Free 5k timed park run

To register please visit http:// www.parkrun.org.uk/

Folkestone – The Leas (West of Leas Cliff café) Contact folkestonehelpers@parkrun.com

ALAN DAVIES - LITTLE VICTORIES

Ashford – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road Contact ashfordhelpers@parkrun.com

Saturday 28th February 8 PM

To register please visit http:// www.parkrun.org.uk/

A night of comedy Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA

FOREVER JACKSON

For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall

Saturday 7th March 7:30 PM Tribute acts for Michael Jackson at Leas Cliff Hall Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA

GHOST HUNT Saturday 28th February 7 PM to 2 AM Ghost hunt at the Black horse pub, The Street, Pluckley TN27 0QS

For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall SINATRA SEQUINS AND SWING

Price £35 plus sit down meal M ‘n’ M DUO – Maureen Galea and Margaret Roberts (Four hands at one piano) Tuesday 4th March 12 noon

Friday 13th March 7:30 PM Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall

Rachmaninoff - Six Morceaux Debussy - Six Epigraphes Antiques

5k PARK RUN

Bizet – Jea d’enfants

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Contact Saint Leonards Church, Hythe for more information

Saturday 14th March – 9am

(Selection)

Weekly Free 5k timed park run

Saint Leonards Church Oak Walk, Hythe, Kent CT21 5DP price £6

Folkestone – The Leas (West of Leas Cliff café) Contact folkestonehelpers@parkrun.com

Tickets available from Brandons Music Shop 55 High Street Hythe, CT21 5AD. Telephone (01303) 264429 or can be paid for at the church door prior to the performance

Ashford – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road Contact ashfordhelpers@parkrun.com To register please visit http:// www.parkrun.org.uk/

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DR HOOK FEATURING RAY SAWYER Saturday 14th March 7:30 PM Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall

ROBERT DRURY CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT Wednesday 26th March 12 noon “ The Segovia legacy” Saint Leonards Church Oak Walk, Hythe, Kent CT21 5DP price £6

5k PARK RUN

Tickets available from Brandons Music Shop 55 High Street Hythe, CT21 5AD. Telephone (01303) 264429 or can be paid for at the church door prior to the performance

Saturday 21st March – 9am

HAMBROOK MARSHES SAVED

Weekly Free 5k timed park run

Thursday 27th March 7:30 PM to 9:45 PM

Folkestone – The Leas (West of Leas Cliff café) Contact folkestonehelpers@parkrun.com

A Talk about why the area was saved from developers and the future wildlife value

Ashford – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road Contact ashfordhelpers@parkrun.com To register please visit http:// www.parkrun.org.uk/ THAT’LL BE THE DAY Saturday 21st March 7:30 PM

The Salvation Army Hall, Portland Road, Hythe CT2 6EG call Pauline Bateson on (01304) 853503 or email info@kentwildlife.org.uk ELO AGAIN - ONE NIGHT OF ELO Friday 27th March 7:30 PM ELO tribute band

Rock ‘n’ roll variety show

Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA

Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA

For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall

For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall CREATE A NATURE DIARY Sunday 22nd of March 10 AM to 3 PM Create a nature diary using the resources around you at Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, Dymchurch Road, Romney Marsh TN28 8AY Bring lunch, sketchbooks, something to lean on pencils and felt tip pens.

Sketching Items will be available to purchase on the day From £3.

Cost is £25 which includes free tea and coffee Please contact Catherine Farr on (07714) 560422 or Catherine.farr@kentwildlife.org.uk

5k PARK RUN Saturday 28th March – 9am Weekly Free 5k timed park run Folkestone – The Leas (West of Leas Cliff café) Contact folkestonehelpers@parkrun.com Ashford – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road Contact ashfordhelpers@parkrun.com To register please visit http:// www.parkrun.org.uk/ BRIDGEND MALE VOICE CHOIR IN CONCERT Saturday 28th March 7 PM Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA For prices and booking please call (0844) 871 3015 or go to the website www.

ATGtickets.com/venues/leas-cliff-hall

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Fairlight Frames Can you frame it?

Yes we can!

Friendly advice and quotations free

Find us at our new web site www.fairlightframes.co.uk

Dressmaking & Alterations Soft furnishings curtains etc Costumes and Special occasions

We will collect Tel:

07827 873601

contemporary design ideas

peter cross : architect t : 01303 230169 e : peter@pmcross.co.uk w : www.pmcross.co.uk

Removal Company Customer friendly with over 30 years experience

• Local, National and European removals carried out • No move is too large or too small.

• Both short and long-term storage available.

Telephone 01303 266394 www.mwcave.com

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ENSURING THE THINGS YOU TREASURE ARE PROPERLY PROTECTED TAKES TIME Home insurance from NFU Mutual.

Call 01304 825 225 for a quote or pop in Unit 9, Whitfield Court, Whitecliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover, Whitfield, Kent CT16 3PX Agent of The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited. For security and training purposes, telephone calls may be recorded and monitored.

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Local Clubs & Societies Arthritis Aware A friendly support and social group for people with arthritis which meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month from 10am to 12pm in the United Reformed Church, Hythe.

01303 266673 Citizens Advice Bureau The Citizens Advice Service provides advice on your rights and responsibilities. The service is free, independent, confidential and impartial. Full details of opening times can be found on our website or at the drop-in centre at Hythe Bay Children’s Centre. Shepway CAB is a charity. www.shepwaycab.co.uk Adviceline: 0844 499 4118 Exercise through Movement and Dance Classes Monday evenings, 7.15pm – 8.15pm, at Salvation Army Hall, Hythe. £3 per night.

01303 892946 Folkestone and District Family History Society Meets on the first Thursday of the month in the United Reform Church Hall. Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Contact the secretary Mrs J Powell Tel: 01233 750321 or email: janpowell@btinternet.com Website: www.folkfhs.org.uk As part of the 2014 Commemoration of the First World War, Folkestone and District Family History Society is compiling a record of all the Shepway Fallen who are remembered on the local War Memorials. It would be a great help to them if any of the handbook readers could let them know about any photographs or other memorabilia they would be willing to show us, or have any family memories to share.

The completed records will be on display in Folkestone during the time of the 2014 Commemoration.

If you are able to help, please contact: secretary@folkfhs.org.uk (Mrs J Powell) Tel: 01233 750321 or publications@folkfhs.org.uk (Mrs P Fincham) Tel: 01303 891122 Folkestone and District Local History Society Meets on the first Wednesday of the month in Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7.30pm for 8pm start.

Contact the chairman Alan Taylor for details: 01303 252567 P30

Folkestone Flower Arranging Club Meet every 3rd Monday of month at Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road 7.15pm - 7.30pm. £4.50 per meeting for visitors - £22 annual subscription.

Demonstrations, workshops and teaching workshops.

Please telephone 01303 210893 for further information.

Folkestone Big Band Appreciation Society Meet every 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 2 to 4 pm. A warm welcome awaits like-minded enthusiasts.

Contact Tony Pettitt (Sec.) on 07798 773590 for further information.

Folkestone Choral Society with over a 100 voices we rehearse every Monday from 7.30-9.15pm at Sandgate Primary School. We exist to bring enjoyment of choral music sung to a high standard to the Shepway district. No audition required, just come along and join in; men are especially welcome!

Come along or call 01303 210940 or 230959 for more information. www.folkestonechoralsociety.org Folkestone Decorative and Fine Arts Society (FDFAS) Third Thursday of the month, 2pm for 2.15pm, at The Tower Theatre (home of FHODS), Shorncliffe. Guests/prospective members welcome, £5. www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk folkestone@nadfaskentarea.org.uk Folkestone District National Dance Group Meets on Tuesdays 7.30 – 9.30 pm from late September until mid-June at Newington Village Hall, Newington, Folkestone, to learn and enjoy folk dances from different countries. No experience or partner necessary.

Tel: 01303 249199 or 01227 709557 Folkestone, Hythe and Dover Wildlife Group www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk 01304 853503 (Pauline Bateson)

Folkestone & Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society (FHODS) The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. For show information, please visit the website or call the box office. www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk 01303 223925 (Box Office) To hire theatre and function area for parties etc: 07711 710952 (Peter) Friends of Oaklands Health Centre Coffee Morning First Monday of the month, 10am – 11.30am, in the Randall Davis Room (1st Floor), Oaklands Health Centre. Come and join us for a friendly chat.

Hythe and District Gardeners Association First Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm, at St Johns Ambulance Hall, Albert Lane, which runs at the side of The Hope Inn off Stade Street. £5 subscription per year.

01303 262171 / 01303 260827 / 01303 265927 Hythe and Romney Marsh Lions Club Second Monday of the month at Red Lion Pub, Hythe.

Fundraising for local charities.

01303 267392 (Margaret) Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club Marine Parade, Hythe. www.hssc.net 01303 265178 Hythe Bay Children’s Centre (within the grounds of Hythe Bay School but open to all) Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe CT21 6HS We run a wide range of groups, courses and other services within the centre; including Adult Education, Groups for Parents and Children, Midwife & Health Visitor Surgery and Citizen’s Advice Bureau, as well as a Community Cafe on a Friday afternoon.

Everyone is made welcome.

For full details, visit www.eastkenthandbooks.com or call The Children’s Centre on 01303 267802.

Hythe Bowling Club Ladies Walk, Hythe.

New members always welcome.

Coaching available.

Please contact the Membership Secretary. Tel.01303 269821

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Hythe Farmers Market Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 10am – 12pm, in the Methodist Chuch Hall, Church Street, Hythe.

01303 266118 / 01303 268715 Hythe Flower Club Interested in Flowers?

Demonstrations, Workshops, Social Events, Friendship and Fun. Hythe Flower Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 for 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church, East Street, Hythe (except Jan when there’s no meeting).

Interested? Come along to a meeting or e-mail thekats49@ gmail.com for details.

New members are very welcome. Yearly subs are £22 or £5 for visitors.

Hythe Green Preservation Society For further information please Contact Secretary Tony Clarke 01303 261693 March 2015 Auction Grand Auctions – Fine Art Auctioneers Consigning now!

Contact us for a free auction valuation.

See website for more details: www.grandauctions.co.uk 01303 220440 Hythe St John Ambulance Cadets Wednesday evenings, 6.30pm – 8pm, at St John Hall, Albert Lane.

For aged 10 – 16 years. All new and renewing members welcome.

07813 606157 (Grahame Bredbere) 01303 69689 (St John Hall, on Wednesday evenings) Jive/Swing Dance Classes Every Monday Southcliff Hotel, 22-26 The Leas, Folkestone 7.30-8.30pm class, 8.309.30 music, £5 inclusive Friendly dance class, large dance floor & great vintage music.

Established in Folkestone since 2008, jive/swing dance teacher with 15 years experience teaching.

Contact: 07540 080 224 revboogie@hotmail.co.uk

Lympne WI Second Thursday in the month, 2pm, at Lympne Village Hall. Everyone welcome.

01303 230855 (Julie) Mature Movers – Fitness for the 50 Plus Get fit with choreographed movement to music. A well balanced programme of low impact exercises (no floor work involved). Come and have fun while improving and maintaining your mobility.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am – 11.30am, at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone. £4 01303 261876 (Vera Neaves) Parkinson’s UK Folkestone and Dover Branch Information and Support for People with Parkinson’s and their families Monthly Meetings on Saturday mornings at Newington Village Hall and on Wednesday mornings at Whitfield Village Hall For more information phone Madeleine Thomas 01303-253535 Redoubt Sailing Club At Nickolls Lake, West Hythe.

Racing and free sailing (non racing) all year round. Adult and Children’s training.

01303 260512 (Rob Purvis, Membership Secretary) Saltwood Choral Society Wednesday evenings, 7.15pm – 9pm, at Saltwood Primary School, Grange Road, Saltwood.

We have a wide and varied repertoire: oratorio, anthems, the Mass, folk songs, Gilbert and Sullivan and works from modern composers. We welcome new members in all sections, and particularly tenors and basses.

01303 237992 Shepway & District U3A Retired or about to retire.

Share knowledge and learn new interests.

Many subjects. To find out more, join us at a coffee morning. Burlington Hotel, Folkestone on 3rd Wednesday or Imperial Hotel, Hythe on 4th Friday of the month at 10.30am.

Telephone: 07729 443000. Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/shepway

Shepway Open Forum for Mental Health (SWOF) Gives the opportunity for people who have, or have had, mental health needs a chance to meet others, make friends and have a say in the way Mental Health Services are delivered.

To find out more contact: Telephone: 01303 850856 or 07902 804733 Email: shepwayopenforum@gmail.com Society of Retired Engineers in Kent (SREK) Meetings at The Burlington Hotel, Folkestone on second Tuesday of the month (except July and August) at 10am for coffee and talk on engineering-related topic.

Guests and prospective members welcome, entrance fee £2 for first two meetings.

Annual membership £25 for those eligible to join SREK. Contact 01303 260415 for further information.

South Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society Local support for all those whose lives are affected by MS. www.mssociety.org.uk/branches/ kent/south_east_kent sekentmssociety@hotmail.co.uk 08453 970543 Stitch’n’Bitch, Folkestone.

Knitting, crochet, patchwork, felting, tatting, tapestry, cross stitch & more. Whatever your crafty bent our friendly group of all ages & abilities would love to meet you. Every Wednesday 7-9pm upstairs at St. Andrews Church Hall, Surrenden Road, Cheriton.

Come along or contact Jean at jgh12@btinternet.com Umbrella Club of Hythe Are you feeling lonely or just need a chat? Then why not visit the Hythe Methodist Church Hall on Mondays from 2pm – 4pm and Thursdays from 12.20pm – 4pm. Everyone welcome.

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Useful Numbers Chemists Hythe Area: Eakins

High Street

01303 266308

Martello Drive

01303 262683

Emergency Numbers

267876

Boots

267220

Gas Emergency

Paydens, 31-33 High St, Hythe

266141

Paydens, Stade St, Hythe

261647

Kent County Council

Folkestone Area: The Central Pharmacy 104 Cheriton Road

01303 254427

Guildhall Pharmacy 110 Guidhall Street

01303 259414

McCardle Pharmacy 41 Canterbury Road

01303 251511

Lloyds Pharmacy 114 Sandgate Road

01303 254383

Paydens 38 Cheriton High Street

01303 275625

Police Station

Hawkinge Pharmacy 97 Canterbury Road Hawkinge

01303 892283

Lyminge Pharmacy 21 Station Road Lyminge

01303 862425

Alcoholics Anonymous

08457 697555

Al-Anon (for families of alcoholics)

0207 4030888

Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting

01303 660747

Childline

0800 1111

Crime Prevention Advice

01303 896336

Dentaline

01634 890300

Electricity Power Loss Health Promotion Kent Crimestoppers

0800 783 88 66 0800 776600 01304 828700 0800 555111

Mental Health Helpline

0800 1070160

National Domestic Violence

0808 2000 247

Stop Smoking Service

0800 849 4444

Chemist Late Night Opening (Hythe)

Swan, Wild Bird & Seagull Rescue

01303 242956

The chemists don’t run a rota now, they are open as follows:

The Samaritans

01303 255000

Paydens (Stade St) until 6pm

Water Leakline

0800 7311 933

Boots until 6.30pm

Hospitals

Eakins until 6.30pm Doctors Surgeries Hythe Area: Oaklands

01303 235300

Sun Lane

01303 267102

Folkestone Area: Park Farm Surgery, 1 Alder Road

01303 851021

The New Surgery 128 Canterbury Road

01303 243516

NHS Direct

Kent & Canterbury

01227 766877

Maidstone Hospital

0845 155 1000

William Harvey Hospital

01233 633331

NHS Direct Royal Victoria

Hythe Area: Dymchurch Road

01303 267513

East Street

01303 265566

08 45 46 47 01303 850202 (minor injury A&E)

Taxis JJ Taxis

08 45 46 47

Dentists

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Helplines

Frank (Drugs Helpline)

Hawkinge & Elham Valley Area:

0800 111999 08458 247247

01303 244442

Useful websites www.hythe-tourism.com www.hythe-kent.info www.discoverfolkestone.co.uk www.eastkenthandbooks.com

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Kate Baker mosaic muse Creating mosaics is my passion since 1997.

The processes involved include gathering inspirational photos on a woodland walk or viewing work of favoured artists, Living by both the sea and countryside I often take photographs which lead to an idea for a mosaic. I then develop it and enjoy the cognitive process of designing and placing each tesserae and bringing to fruition the idea; creating a beautiful, bespoke and original mosaic.

Nature inspires me; the beauty and colour it creates. From scented roses, perennial climbers, insects, woodland landscapes, seascapes and the love I feel for my surroundings.

After completing an advanced mosaic and glass fusion course

I purchased a glass fusing kiln and make glass hangings and inclusions to combine with my mosaics thereby creating depth and texture in my work. I have a building portfolio of commissions.

Up-cycling unused, unloved ceramic crockery to make 3d ‘chunky ceramic’ mosaic hearts is another facet of my work. Tired of unnecessary waste I am utilising hand cut ceramic / tile and breathing new life into the heart form and other disregarded objects.

I’ve exhibited in The Beaney Museum, Canterbury, Deal Library and local art exhibitions as well as working on a mosaic venture with a team of mosaic artists for the charity Centre point, in London. I have regular stalls at Vintage, Artisan and craft fairs in Deal and other

seaside towns along the coastline, including showcasing items to sell in shops.

I’m an affiliated member of British Association for Modern Mosaic (BAMM) and South East Artists, (SEAS) This year I am inspiring new crafts-people to join my beginner mosaic and/or glass fusion workshops. Being a former teacher I have good appreciation of organisation and motivation of students.

I have a fb page (link below) where I can be contacted for further information, to view photographs of my mosaics/ fusions and commission or purchase from me. www.facebook.com/katebakermosaicfusionmuse

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What Is Homeopathy?

In the simplest terms it is another form of medicine.

However unlike conventional treatment it targets the characteristics of the whole person.

There are no lists of damaging side effects attributed to each medicine. It works on many different levels in that there are many Homeopathic Remedies that are associated with certain symptoms like ARNICA for bruising, but on a deeper emotional level it has been seen to alleviate shock and trauma too.

Wenda Holland (LCPH, MARH) has been working at The Centre for 8 years and sees a broad range of patients of all ages and who have a huge variety of emotional problems and medical conditions. No problem is beyond the scope of Homeopathy because treatment is aimed at looking at the individual not the symptoms of a named disease.

Whilst many people all over the world selfprescribe to great effect especially for their children, the most effective introduction to this form of medicine is visiting a fully qualified and insured Homeopath. In a time when health budgets are being reduced it is not surprising that alternative health professionals are becoming so busy. Not only do they have more time to discuss your emotional and physical problems, they are helping you to become more pro-active in understanding your own health issues.

For example in 1997, a study, published in the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, examined the recovery period of 131 children suffering from ear infections.

The conclusion was that the group treated with homeopathy recovered, on average, a day faster than the group treated with antibiotics.

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Live at Home was established in 1989 by MHA, a charity providing care homes, housing and support services for older people throughout Britain.

Over 50 Live at Home schemes operate across the UK, enabling older people to maintain their independence and live more fulfilled lives.

These services aim to relieve social isolation and encourage older people to take an active part in the communities in which they live.

Established nearly 70 years ago, MHA now delivers a range of services to over 16,000 individuals.

Folkestone Live At Home scheme

Wants to welcome you

Friendship

Feel free to an event, attend you are intethen if you can jo rested in for one mo free nth

For just £1 a week, less than the price of a loaf of bread, you will receive: • A weekly telephone call for general support • Advice and information on local services and benefits • Quarterly newsletters • Regular visits from a befriender • Access to a range of support services You can choose the services which best suit you. Staff and volunteers will be there to help you with questions and concerns.

We also offer: • Men's club • Fish and chip lunches, and film afternoons • Many more activities and events

To find out more about MHA's Live At Home scheme in Folkestone or to become a volunteer please call us on:

01303 241551

If you are met with an answer machine please do not be put off, just leave a message and we will call you back.

Our office address is:

Grace Court, Grace Hill, Folkestone, Kent CT20 IHG or email us at:

scheme.folkestone@mha.org.uk

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Folkestone Live at Home scheme is run by a Community Services Manager and a Co-Ordinator. Our services are provided by our dedicated team of volunteers.

New volunteers are always needed to join our team and help with these activities. Support and training provided and expenses paid.

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Farmers Markets Farmers’ markets provide a low-cost outlet for small food producers and farmers, and they are a great meeting place for the local community.

There are 35 Farmers Markets in Kent, and between them more than 900 markets are held each year. For more information on Farmers’ Markets in Kent please go to www. kentfarmersmarkets.org.uk There are currently six farmers’ markets in our area.

Capel-le-Ferne Capel-le-Ferne’s Market is held Tuesday from 10.00 am to 12.30pm at the Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-leFerne, near Folkestone, CT18 7LX.For further information please contact Jenny Baraclough on 07899 082356

Elham The market is open on the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 11.00am to 1.00pm at The Triangle (The Green), New Road, Elham, CT4 6UH.

Etchinghill This market is held on the first Saturday of every month between 10am and 12.30pm at Etchinghill Village Hall, St Mary’s Drive, Meriden park, Etchinghill CT18 8NQ. For further information please contact Anne on 01303 863174 or Bryan on 01303 862832.

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Haguelands The market runs on the third Saturday of every month from 9.00am to 1.00pm at Haguelands Farm, Burmarsh Road, Romney Marsh, TN29 0JR. It is closed throughout winter but opens in spring.

For further information please contact Toby or Kevin on 01303 875640

Hythe Hythe Farmers’ Market is held on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month from 10am to 12 noon at the Methodist Church Hall, between Chapel Street and Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5BG. For further information, please contact Sally Chesters - 01303 266118 or Joan Maisey - 01303 268715

Folkestone Farmers’ Fishermen’s and Craft Market The market is open every Sunday from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm at The Harbourside, Beach Street, Folkestone. For further information please contact Paul Emden on 07928 928300

Sandgate Farmers Market Takes place in the Chichester Hall every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the month. 10am to 12.30pm. More information about the Sandgate Farmers Market can be found at: http://www.sandgate-kent. org.uk/chichesterhall/ farmersmarkets+.html

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On Your Plot - Getting the upper hand Spring should really be on it’s way by the end of this month and there’ll be plenty of jobs to keep you busy on your plot.

There’s nothing quite like sowing seeds and the thrill of watching those first tiny seedlings appearing just a week or two later. Weather permitting the soil should be warm enough to be sowing outdoors in March. Your new seedlings will need all the help that you can give them if they are to flourish so don’t forget the weeding and pest control too!

There’s no doubt that the weather during the first part of the year lived up to our expectations of a month of extremes - with mild temperatures and homes and gardens hammered by incredible rainfall. Hopefully March should see the weather settling down and Spring truly starting to emerge.

Most seed packets give you some guidelines as to which month/or months are best to sow in but personally I think that it’d be a lot more helpful if they gave a little information about the temperature required, not to mention just how long germination is likely to take. Soil temperatures of at least 6º are needed for most seeds - if you don’t want to guess at this you can get a soil thermometer to check. Don’t forget that by using products such as fleece, or cloches, over your beds you can raise the temperature. Some seeds, such as parsnips, are notoriously slow to germinate taking up to 3 weeks for seedlings to appear - a good idea with slow starters like these is to sow quick growing crops such as radishes on either side of the row. This will help mark the rows out until your parsnips appear and the radishes will quickly be grown and ready to harvest.

Take note also of the depth that the different seeds should be sown at - too shallow and they’ll either blow away or be eaten by the birds, too deep and you may bury them alive! Try to space seeds evenly, though if you sow too many you can thin out the weaker seedlings after they appear. Do remember that with many crops it is better to sow just a few and then sow again in a few weeks time to avoid having too many ready to harvest all at once. Salad crops such as lettuce will bolt if left too long, and other vegetables which may have a short harvesting period can be enjoyed for much longer if you save the seed and sow a few in succession every few weeks.

As the soil warms up for your new crops so it also warms up nicely for the weeds about now!

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organic methods of pest control will therefore be preferred. Little and often is best - take a quick walk around the veg patch each morning and hand pick any emerging weeds. Hoeing also works well and if you are careful not to let weeds set seed you’ll avoid a long-term problem.

Of course the situation isn’t helped by the fact that your patch is likely to have large amounts of bare soil on it between widely spaced rows at this time of year. Some crops, such as potatoes will obligingly grow to ultimately block out the light and deter weeks, but if you’re really having problems then think about putting down a thick, organic, mulch to cover the bare soil.

Slugs will also emerge to attack your young seedlings - there’s no end of organic ways to do battle from hand picking at night and beer traps to watering in nematodes.

Strike early and gain the upper hand!

Jobs for March • Prepare beds for sowing by raking level when the soil is dry enough.

• Get a supply of containers and fill with compost ready for sowing (supermarket plastic trays containers are handy to reuse for this!)

• Make sure you have all the seeds you need and sort them into the order that you’ll sow them in.

• Plant first early potatoes later in the month.

• Keep on top of the weeding and pest control.

• Sow carrots, peas, parsnips, lettuce and radishes.

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07748628993 Poetry Corner by Lisa J Rivers

Springtime

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Seeing all the snowdrops Twinkling in the sun That’s breaking through the snow clouds I know spring has finally sprung Daffodils all cheerful Yellow as that sun That’s breaking through the rain clouds I know spring has just begun Crocuses so tiny Tiny like the sun It’s turning rather cold now Where has that sunshine gone?

Raindrops, sleet and snow Frosty pavements – done!

Don’t dare to step outside yet Or you will fall right on your bum!

Sledges sliding down the hills “Hey everybody, just come And have a great time out there It really is such fun” “Erm no I think I’ll stay inside” Is my response to some “Let’s just have some mulled wine As I’m really not that dumb” “I’m not a fan of broken legs Or a dislocated thumb I’ll stay snuggled on the sofa And slowly sip my rum!”

So I’ll sit and watch them playing Until their hands are numb And I’ll go out when it’s warmer Not when the weather’s glum!

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Index

Help so that you can find things quickly!

Business Services Nicki’s Accountancy

41

Orbital Print

9

Virtually Assisting

41

Business Services Big Boys Burgers

6-7 & 48

Coast Restaurant at Hythe Imperial

11

Hythe Bay Fish Restaurant

27

Hythe Brasserie JJ Taxis Sene Valley Golf Club The Nutmeg Café

43

Guttering Cleaning

3

Heritage Homes & Driveways 21

Motoring Hythe Garage Injection Development

HSI Roofing

22

Other

Metroline Security

33

M W Cave Storage and Removals

28

NFU Mutual

29

Diana’s Sewing & Alterations Living Hope Bible Church MHA Live at Home Scheme Needles & Pins Owlets Quality Carers Reading Rescue Sterrys of Hythe Tailor of Hythe

Nightingale Bathrooms

20

Ovengleam

28

Oven Wizards

41

Perfect Windows

16

9

Peter Cross Architects

28

5

Sparkle Windows

35

The Good Estate Agent

29

Pets

The Handyman Service

19

Tradex Kitchens

22

Barking Mad Cats Protection Just Adorable Pets Montgomery Vets Q & A

37

Matthew’s Garden Services

45

Nicki’s Garden Services

45

Stephen Bailey Landscaping

45

Warwick & Warwick

17

Wilco Plumbing

33

15 13

28 35 40 37 2 13 37 43 37

15 14 15 14

Puzzle Solutions

Health & Beauty Bourne Physiotherapy

37

Bowen Technique

39

Cargills Opticians

39

Helen Craven Clinical Hypnotherapist

39

Hythe Dental Care

39

The Centre

38

The Resolve Clinic

10

The Wells Clinic

41

Home & Interiors

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28

GP Maintenace

8

Garden

Blue Shield Insurance

Fairlight Frames

43

Charles Sprinks & Sons

17

Coopers Window Cleaning

43

Emerald Electrical

19

Emma Bussey, Curtains and Soft Furnishings

17

Children’s Page To advertise in the next edition

Call Lisa on: 01303 266755 Deadline for next edition: Saturday 10th March 2015

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New Year 2012

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