September 2017
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USEFUL NUMBERS Fire Police Ambulance Coast Guard 999 Police Non Emergency 101 Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 697 555 Age UK Thanet 01843 223881 Bethesda Medical Centre 209300 BT Faultline 0800 800 151 ChildLine 0800 1111 Citizens Advice 225973 DVLA Vehicle & Tax Enquiries 0300 790 6802 DVLA Drivers Enquiries 0300 790 6801 Electricity– Power Loss 0800 783 8866 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Island Hoppa Buses 588944 Craig Mackinlay MP 603242 Leakline 0800 820999 Learndirect 0800 100900
NHS Non Emergency Margate Hospital National Express Coach National ExpressTimetables National Rail Enquires Northdown Surgery NHS Direct Passport advice Line Pension Service Red Cross Equipment Loan Roger Gale MP RSPCA Samaritans Southern Water Thanet Council Thanet Volunteer Bureau
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848588 0300 1234 999 08457 909090 0845 278 0845 577000 01843 590935
Hello everyone and a welcome to issue number 140 of the MARGATE HANDBOOK. Thank you for all for all the letters, phone calls and e-mails, please keep them coming as they are always very welcome. We had a 98 entries for this month’s competition, Well done to the winner. (This months competition is on Page 21) We have a recipe for you (See Page 24) Grandad hears a sorry tale ( See Page 14) A fantastic tale of old Margate from Alf “Legs” Beeching (See Page 18) You will find the Tide Tables for Margate on (Page 26) We have now heard from 8 people who started the diet that was in the July edition And after 6 weeks the lowest weight loss was 16lbs and the biggest loss was 27lbs. Losing over 11 stone between them. We love to hear from you each month and our contact details are: Web: www.margatehandbook.co.uk E-mail: info@margatehandbook.co.uk Tel: 01843 571145 68 Clarence Avenue Cliftonville Margate CT9 3DR
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Broadstairs Food Festival 29 Sep 2017 - 01 Oct 2017 Friday & Saturday 10am -6pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm The Food Festival, is a popular three day food event featuring a range of Thanet and Kentish foods including cheeses, meats, artisan breads, pickles, cakes and pastries, all washed down with Kent wines, ciders and ales. Now in its ninth year, the Broadstairs Food Festival is cooking up a few surprises for 2017 - Celebrity chats; cookery workshops; children's activities PLUS over 100 stalls of Kent's finest food and drink This amazing festival is great for all the family: try out new tastes, new flavours; meet the producers then stock up with loads of lovely goodies. FREE ENTRY Set in Victoria Gardens, overlooking the sea, there is also a pop-up restaurant, food trail and cookery demonstration theatre, as well as over 100 stalls of local food and drink
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GRANDAD HEARS A SORRY TALE
Grandad was sitting in Cafe G having a coffee when his old mate Tommy walked in looking really down in the mouth. “Whatever is the matter” asked Grandad “Oh, I’m in real trouble with the wife” said Tommy. “Tell me what’s going on then” said Grandad “Well, as you know, it’s our 60th wedding anniversary, I know that you and everyone else are coming to the do on Saturday, but it was our actual anniversary yesterday, anyway I had no idea what to get her so I asked my daughter and she said “get her something with diamonds in as a 60th is the diamond anniversary”. So I went off up to Westwood Cross and looked round the jewellers shops up there and found a lovely diamond necklace and bought her that” “Blimey” said Grandad “she must have been pleased with that”. “Well she would have been if I had given her the right present”. “What do you mean” asked Grandad. “When I was out shopping I met up with a friend of my daughter who was looking for some little gifts for the raffle at the old folks home where she worked, so I went with her to help her choose a few things, anyway we went into one of those pound shops and she bought a few things and while we were in there I picked up some bits, one of them was a pack of cards because the great-grandkids like playing card games when they come round to see us “Right” said Grandad “so what’s happened”. “Well, when I got home I went upstairs and wrapped up the necklace and, as I had some wrapping paper left over I wrapped up the pack of cards for the kids as well and I took them to their house and told them it was a secret gift and they mustn't open it but must bring it to our house next time they came and open it then” said Tommy. “But I still don’t get what’s happened” said Grandad. “Yesterday morning I gave my wife the gift that I had bought her and told her that as it is our 60th wedding anniversary, here is something with diamonds in” said Tommy “and that’s when all hell broke loose” “I don’t understand” said Grandad “As I told you” said Tommy, “I had bought a pack of cards and wrapped them up for the kids, well I must have got the packages mixed up, because when my wife opened her package that had something with diamonds in she found a pack of ruddy cards” “Ah” said Grandad.
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September Crossword Across 1. Elementary (6) 4. Sort (4) 8. Made known (9) 9. Scintilla (4) 10. Season (6) 13. Fluent (6) 15. Unguent (4) 18. Reptile (9) 19. Bed on a ship or train (4) 20. Conflict (6)
Down 1. Law officer (7) 2. Intended (5) 3. Solitary (4) 5. Watercraft (5) 6. Conclusion (3) 7. Sound (5) 11. Violent disorder (7) 12. Flower (5) 14. Diadem (5) 16. Obviate (5) 17. Passport endorsement (4) 18. Young mammal (3)
Wipe your dog off several times with a used tumble dryer sheets to remove wet dog smell.
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For King and Country 100 Years Later With thanks to Alf “Legs” Beeching Brave Young Margate Man Who Volunteered at Eighteen 7/71917 The parents of Drummer Donald Bell of the East Kent Regiment, Who resided at 6 Hawley Square Margate have now received news from the War Office that their son, previously reported wounded and missing in action in October his parents, brothers sisters and friends had been hoping for better tidings and they will have the sincere sympathy of a large number of Margate people in their great sorrow. Drummer Bell who will be remembered as being employed at the photographers studio of Mr. Walker at Elephant Hill, was only eighteen years of age when he volunteered for service at the front. Discharged at the outbreak of the war from the Royal Field Artillery, as medically unfit he a few days latter went to Canterbury and enlisted in the Buffs. While at the front he displayed great bravery in rescuing under heavy shell fire a Margate comrade who was badly wounded. Drummer Bell is described as always bright and cheerful while at the front. He has 2 brothers serving in the Army one of whom is in France and his friends are now anxiously awaiting news of the eldest who is in hospital in Wales suffering from wounds received in France. Airman Killed 14/7/1917 An inquest was held at Minster on the 6th instant into the death of probationary Flight Officer, Harold J Flynn R.N.A.S. who was killed in consequence of his aeroplane crashing to earth in a field, in the district. Evidence was given to the effect that something happened suddenly to the machine when flying at a great height. The pilot seemed to lose control, the aeroplane crashed to earth and death was instantaneous. The funeral of the gallant Officer took place on Saturday morning. Wounded Gunner G. Tilbeam R.G.A. son of Mr and Mrs R. Tilbeam of the Albion Inn, St. Peters has been wounded while serving in France in November 1915 and has seen a considerable amount of service. Margate Tradesman’s Bereavement 28/7/1917 Much sympathy will be felt for Mr Frederick Jones of Zion Place Margate who received news of the death of his youngest son. Private Alfred Henry Jones. Buffs East Kent Regiment who was only 19 , he first joined the Kent Cyclist in 1915 and was transferred to a Battalion of the East Kent Regiment. But for illness he would have been sent with a draft to an Eastern Land some 18 months ago. He went to France and was in some of the great battles on the Western Front. News had not been received for several months, his father has now been of officially informed that he died gallantly a soldiers death on the 18th November last. To Advertise in The Margate Handbook please Phone 01843 571145
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Service and repairs for your windows, doors & conservatories Replacement door panels, handles, hinges, locks & letterboxes Replacement of misted, broken down double glazed units
Tel: 01843 299662 Omega House 121 Canterbury Rd. Westbrook, Margate Kent CT9
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SEPTEMBER 2017 COMPETITION The prize this month is again a metal wall sign To win this prize just tell us: which of our advertisers has the Phone number 07545 322950 Then either e-mail us at Info@margatehandbook.co.uk or send in your entry to Competition. Margate Handbook. 68 Clarence Ave, Cliftonville. Margate. CT9 3DR Please DO NOT FORGET to tell us your name and address. All entries must be received on or before 3.00pm on Monday 18th September all correct entries will be placed together and the winner will be drawn out. GOOD LUCK This Months winner is C Barton Cavendish Street Ramsgate Thanks to Susan of Kumon for picking the winner Please mention The Margate Handbook when responding to adverts
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Low Fat Fruity Sponge Cake Ingredients Butter or oil, for greasing 50g plain flour 3 tbsp cornflour 1 tsp baking powder 4 eggs, separated 175g caster sugar For the filling 295g can mandarin segment, drained 200g tub low-fat fromage frais icing sugar, for dusting Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Grease then line the base and sides of 2 x 20cm sandwich tins with greaseproof paper. Sieve the flours and baking powder together. Use electric hand beaters to whisk the egg whites until stiff, then briefly whisk in the sugar. Beat the egg yolks quickly, then whisk into the whites. Fold in the dry ingredients using a large metal spoon, then spoon the mixture into the tins and level the tops. Bake for 18-20 mins until risen, light golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool in the tins for 10 mins, then gently remove and leave to cool completely. Mix the mandarins and fromage frais together. Peel away the greaseproof paper, sandwich the cakes with the mandarin mix, then dust with the icing sugar to serve. Best eaten on the day it’s made.
September Sudoku How to Play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! That's all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up. It's fun. It's challenging. It's addictive!
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September in the Garden Late summer go’s into autumn September is generally a cooler, gustier month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While there's not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, you'll be busy reaping the rewards of harvest. It's also time to get out and start planting spring-flowering bulbs for next year and you can collect seeds for next summer's colour too. Make the most of the remaining warmth while you can! Jobs to do this month Divide herbaceous perennials Collect and sow seed from perennials and hardy annuals Dig up remaining potatoes before slug damage spoils them Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway Keep up with watering of new plants, using rain or grey water if possible Start to reduce the frequency of houseplant watering Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn Plant spring flowering bulbs Please mention The Margate Handbook when responding to adverts
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Margate, Heritage Open Days Thursday 7th - Sunday 10th September Thanet District Council, supported by the Coastal Communities Fund, is delighted to be working in partnership with groups and sites all over Thanet to bring together an exciting programme of free events, celebrating our fantastic local history, architecture and culture.
Dreamland Trust 7th Sept –10th
Tudor House Open Day 8th Sept –10th Sept
Margate Museum 9th Sept—10th Sept
Drapers Windmill 9th Sept –10th Sept
These are just a few for more information go to www. heritageopendays.org.uk D A TE 1s t 2n d 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10 th 11 th 12 th 13 th 14 th 15 th 16 th 17 th 18 th 19 th 20 th 21 st 22 nd 23 rd 24 th 25 th 26 th 27 th 28 th 29 th 30 th
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WHERE DO SAYINGS COME FROM
Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water..
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To make nail polish stay on nails longer first coat fingernails with white vinegar using a cotton ball. Let dry then apply nail polish. To quickly dry nail polish dip fingers into a bowl of cold water. Then shake access water from hands and allow hands to air dry.
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Clubs & Associations
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Let us know about yours. Archaeo lo gical So ciety
07906 360725
M arg ate W I
01843 2979 65
Bo ys & Girls B rigade 1st W estgate-on-Sea
Tel: 290903
Margate Y acht Club
07943 9368 69
Cliftonville R etirem ent Asso ciation
Tel: 226821
Mem ories De mentia Group
Tel: 220925
Cliftonville R esidents Asso c
Tel: 226033
Ramsgate M odel Boat Club
Tel: 866107
Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Tel: 862330
R am sgate Old M otor & M otorcycle C lub
07779 4227 80
Fibrom ya lgia Supp ort G ro up
0844 887 2471
Rotary Thanet S unrise
Tel: 292337
Foreness W aterski Club
Tel: 582951
Royal British Le gio n ( M arga te)
Tel: 224591
G irls & Boys B rigade 1st M arg ate
Tel: 225910
RSPCA
0 3001 234999
Isle o f Thanet G eog raphica l Associatio n
Tel: 296136
Thanet Astronom y G roup
01843 2289 04
Isle o f Thanet P hilatelic S ociety
Tel: 228415
Thanet Big Sing Com mun ity Choir
0797 930 6372
Isle o f Thanet P hoto graphic Sociiety
Tel: 842729
Tha net Do g O bedie nce Grou p
01843 2258 01
M acular Dise ase Society
Tel: 299093
Thanet Com m unity Su pport
Tel: 597115
M arga te Active Retireme nt Associatio n
Tel: 293428
Thanet Fairtrad e Initiative
M arga te Adult E ducation Ce ntre
03000 414018
Thanet Festival Choir
M arga te Am bulance Corps,
01843 60 3174
Thanet Judokwai (M artial Arts Centre) Tel: 226007
M arga te Diving Clu b
07788 447282
Thanet M ale V oice Choir,
Tel: 865819
M arga te Bowling Clu b
Tel: 228858
Thanet Lions Club
Tel: 596857
M arga te Civic Society
Tel: 835085
Thanet Prem ier B usiness G roup
07968 4732 65
M arga te Fishing Clu b
07793 592073
Thanet Se nio r C itizens Forum
01843 8432 87
M arga te Flower Club
Tel: 226227
Thanet Stom a B uddies G roup
01843 5790 35
M arga te Historical Society
Tel: 2233 00
The Isle O f Thanet B ird Club
01227 3635 78
M arga te Ladies Probus
Tel: 2210 52
W a lpo le Bay B owls C lub
Tel: 280763
M arga te M useum
Tel: 231213
W e stg ate Arts & Crafts
01843 2957 75
M arga te Task Force
Tel: 577536
W e stg ate DogTrain ing G ro up
01843 2289 25
Hilderston e Am ateur Radio and Electronics Club
0 7 7 65 1 7 4 6 3 7
Tel: 602332
e-m ail:hilderstoneclub@ gm ail.com
The Disability Drop In Centre The Disability Drop In Centre is a service accessible for all and is Kent's mobile disability centre. Working with over 550 organisations from around the world we aim to ensure that our clients have access to the information that they need, regardless of the disability they may be living with. Our mission is to provide a variety of free services for all disabilities whether physical, mental health, learning or sensory, to both adults and children and their families and carers. Kent Innovation Centre, office DS3, Millennium Way, Broadstairs CT10 2QQ Opening hours Monday =Friday 11am-5pm For more information Phone 01843 609278
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Tel: 01843 290980 or 07889 615158 www.pandsees.co.uk
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Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Handbook
Accountants Brydens 4 Alterations & Repairs Margate Make Lounge 17 Bin Bags M.S. Products 9 Building & Maintenance DSM 32 St. James 3 Car Bodywork Repairs Chips Away 9 CD Transfer EVS Transfer 31 Children's Education Kumon 19 Cleaners Clean & Happy 27 Cleaning Supplies Total Supplies 3 Computer Repairs & Services Centaur Systems 19 Conservatories JAS Conservatories 20 Dance Lessons Telemark 7 Decorators Merchants Margate Decorators Merchants
Dentures The Denture Shop Drains Clear Flow Drainage Driveway & Patio Repair Thanet Driveway Patio Repair
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Finance Sevices Need Financal Planing Flooring Timberstone Flu Vaccination Beat the Flu Food & Drink Nazar Fish Bar Café G Foot Care Sonia Van Friendship The Friendship Agency Garages Jim's Garage Palm Bay Garage Garage Doors Garage Door Restore Gardening P&Sees Kentish Gardens Smithy's Gardening Gas Engineer Steve Spackman Gifts Terry's Gifts Hair Dressers Mobile Hair Design Home Care Caremark Home Improvments My Home Mentor Ironing Alexandra's Locksmiths DJB Locksmiths Mobility First Choice Mobility Oven Cleaning Ovengleam
Painters & Decorators Butterfly Bob's Home Décor 9 Margate Trading Company Personalised Clothing 22 Edwards Embroidery Physiotherapy Front JAS 17 Pilates Pilates in Margate 11 Plastering Brackenborough Plastering 6 Plumbing & Heating Copper Connect 27 J. Brackenborough & Son 23 Flow Printers 11 SPS Remortages 33 Need Financal Planing 8 Roofing 34 M Findon Roofing S.N. Roofing 12 Solicitors Robinson Allfree 31 Surveyors Arthur Bryant 6 Tyres Richard’s Trade Tyres 15 Van Hire Bill's Man & Van Self Drive 22 Verandas & Awnings SBI 7 Water softeners Sapphire Water Softeners 13 Wills Martin Isaac 11 Windows Window Doctor 8 Omega 16
32 Dry Cleaners Mark Michael’s 22 Electricians P&P Electrical 34 Localleccy 8 VA Electrical Services 7 Fencing Paddy Moyna 6 Please mention The Margate Handbook when responding to adverts
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