Feb Issue by Mel Birkett

ISSUE 24

FEBRUARY 2011

vouchers Panic cell The Whitstable diet?

Gig-Guide Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on? Read back issues at www.the-imp.com

Holiday Home

From Home

Where do people who live in a ‘holidaytown’ go on holiday? Somewhere fabulous!

ADVERTORIAL

eborah Mylcrist has been letting holiday homes through Hillcross Estates in Whitstable for several years and has built a thriving business with more than 50 properties on her books. But where do Whitstable locals go to get away from it all? The answer to this question was the seed of Deborah’s new business, holiday homes that were bought to be used by their owners. “It’s like a boutique holiday club, all the property owners are known to me personally,” Deborah explains, “and I have been to many of the properties personally. If the property is described as five minutes from the beach than it IS five minutes from the beach. The thing to remember is that these properties are used by the owners for their own holidays; they were bought because their owners fell in love with them, and wanted to return time and again to relax and unwind. The photos are honest pictures and the properties are as described.”

theimp

And it’s not all ‘buckets and spades’. Yes, there are idyllic homes in sun-drenched getaways - like Zauri View in Goa, which sleeps up to 12 - but there is also Chalet Verjus in the French Alps for the winter sports fanatics, and other locations include Lanzarote, Spain, Morocco, The Caribbean, and Cyprus - and the list is growing. Low-cost airlines have made organising your own holiday a very easy and affordable option, and having access to the property owner means you know exactly what facilities are available when you arrive. Local knowledge is worth its weight in gold - you can plan your stay before you depart, know what to do, where to eat and what to look out for. For details on what’s available, or if you own a suitable property and are interested in letting it, call Deborah on 01227 277883 or 0784 102 1207 www.holidayhomefromhome.co.uk

WELCOME TO THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF THE IMP! A Happy Belated New Year to you! We’re back from our Winter Break and have lots of lovely articles for you. Find out how you can help Marie Curie raise money, read about local artist Trish Flynn and the Fish Slab, and find out why Joy Lane Community Swimming Pool still needs your help. For film buffs there’s Chris Haydon’s top 10 films of 2010 and his review of The King’s Speech, and Malissa covers local band Panic Cell. All this as well as our regular features, what’s on, and the gig guide to help you plan your week. You may notice our little redesign – we’ve had feeback that some of our pages were difficult to read, so we’re trying a simpler approach - we hope you like it. So sit back, (preferably with a cup of tea within easy reach) and enjoy… As ever, we welcome your feedback, ideas and contributions - submissions deadline for the March issue is February 14th. EDITOR Christina Birkett – Christina and husband Mel launched The Whitstable IMP in December 2008, around the same time their third daughter was born. As well as writing, editing and mothering, Christina enjoys singing and cakemaking, has recently rediscovered the joy of waitressing, and loves going to local gigs and exhibitions. Contact her at christina@the-imp.co.uk

CONTRIBUTORS Chris Haydon – Chris is 19 years old and has lived in Whitstable his whole life. Currently studying Film at the University of Brighton, Chris is an avid film fan and buff, and plans to go to the National Film School after University to study Directing Fiction Film and Documentary. He will be writing reviews for the IMP between course work and writing for the university’s paper, ‘The Pebble’. Malissa Taylor – South African-born Malissa is passionate about three things; Mamahood, Music and Mother Earth. She spends most of her time consumed by these and feels that her responsibility is to ensure that each is celebrated by everything that she does. Malissa loves to be part of, and write about, the Whitstable community and local music. Lucy de Pledge – Chestfield-based mother of two and self-confessed metalhead, Lucy works in Faversham as an estate agent, as well as providing the IMP with Festivals and Gig guides through her band and gig promotions company, LDP promotions. Contact her at www.ldppromotions.com or 07834 354618. Georgie Mind – Georgie is 18 and has lived in Whitstable most of her life. She has a place to read English and Art History at the University of Sussex next year, and is very passionate about promoting arts in the community. Georgie thinks the diversity of the wonderful Whitstable art scene should be celebrated!

Cover ARTIST: Trish Flynn See interview on pages 10 & 11

SALES: Mel Birkett 01227 262 753 mel@the-imp.co.uk

PUBLISHED BY: IMP PO Box 290, Whitstable, CT5 9AH

PRINTED BY: Acorn Press

01227 262 753

All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole is prohibited without prior written consent from the Publisher. Opinions expressed in the editorial are not necessarily those of the Editor or Publisher. IMP does not accept responsibility for the advertising contents, or endorse or recommend any of the companies or products featured; nor shall IMP be liable for any damage caused to or losses suffered by any person who relies on the information published in this magazine. © Independent Media Publications.

Tree Tops Retreat Secluded Personal Relaxation HEALTH SPA RETREAT FOR PRIVATE HIRE VALENTINES SPECIAL

Two hour spa use with nibbles and fizz, back & shoulder massage £35 Reflexology £25 One Hour personal training £15

New Years Resolutions

E.P.T. Hypnotherapy Loose weight – see results in days Quit snoking – now! TEETH WHITENING

One hour gym use with full spa access £12.50

FROM £150

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Ask for details

Hypnotherapy

EFT

Spec ia offe l r Choc

olate anti-ce body llulite wrap a nd ma ssag ONLY £30.0 e 0

PRIVATE HIRE AVAILABLE

Botox

Dermal Filler

Personal Trainer

Treetops, Wraik Hill, Whitstable CT5 3BY 01227 280 265 / 07850 104 560 8:30 am – 8:30pm, 7 days

have to admit that, walking past the fuchsia sign for Annie-Lou’s on Oxford Street, I have always averted my gaze and quickened my step, for fear of seeing gorgeous things for lots of money which I would then desperately need and absolutely have to buy.

But it’s not like that at all! Yes, they are gorgeous things, but the pricing will surprise you. It’s all the brainchild of Anna Squirrell and Alex Ledsham, who bought, refurbished and stocked the shop on a shoe-string and opened last May. Alex and Anna are a young couple, busy with plans for their wedding in May this year, and due to move into a new house in Whitstable on their return from honeymoon. They’d always wanted a shop, and had researched potential locations, with Whitstable at the top of their list. So when Anna, an NVQ assessor, was told she was being made redundant, and the shop became free on the same day, it seemed like the hand of fate. They’d been to trade shows and knew what they wanted to stock, so went ahead and took over the lease. In an unexpected twist, Anna’s redundancy was retracted, so she now works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and is in the shop the rest of the week. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays her mum or sister provide cover. Alex, who has a full-time job, helps out when he can. “In emergencies,” Anna quips, with a grin. The couple are pleased with what they’ve achieved in the past few months. The other businesses in the area are also pleased because they’re bringing trade to this end of town. “It is more difficult here,” Alex explains. “We’re quite far away from where people eat, drink and congregate.” But the business has grown and the couple have managed to stock a real variety of lines – from 75p heart-shaped stones to larger pieces of furniture. 5

Anna is really pleased with the reputation they’ve managed to build up already. “We get lovely comments – even the snow didn’t stop people. We had loads of customers at Christmas who I remembered seeing in the shop in October, browsing and promising to be back for their Christmas presents.” But you get the impression that Anna just loves having the shop and being there: “I love it even when people only stop in to say hi!”

She is also flexible and innovative in her approach to the business, offering an online shop at www.annielous.co.uk, as well as Annie-Lou’s parties, which have been really successful. And the next plan is to provide a wedding service.

really is something for everyone. I’ll certainly be going back and stocking up on pretty things.

“We’re researching all of this kind of thing anyway, for our wedding,” Anna explains, “and we already have customers who come in and buy the flower garlands, bunting, or cake stands for their special day.” Alex continues: “What we’re thinking is that people can come and spend some time with Anna, tell her what they want, look through the catalogues to find exactly the look they’re after – then we can source the items they need and provide them to them at a discounted price in return for using Annie-Lou’s.” Watch this space… Even without any of the other things, Anna would have plenty to occupy her - you may not even realise from the shop front just how big the shop is inside - there’s another entire room at the back of the shop, also full of lovely things. Anna sources a lot of her stock locally, and luckily has very talented family who make jewellery, gift cards, and picture frames for the shop, so she really can keep her prices down. The Cath Kidson and French and Floral lines have guide prices, but Anna’s ethos is to keep things affordable, so there

And Anna is giving away 10 £5 vouchers for an IMP draw - email editorial@theimp or write to The Whitstable IMP, PO Box 290, CT5 9AH with the title ANNIELOU’S IMP DRAW and your name, address and phone number to be in with a chance. You’ll be surprised what you could come away with… Annie Lou’s is at 64a Oxford Street, Whitstable, www.annielous.co.uk, or contact them at: info@annielous.co.uk or 01227 264499. Christina Birkett

PAINT THE TOWN YELLOW… W

hitstable local Camilla John is co-ordinating the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal for Whitstable and Canterbury this March, in memory of her mum and aunt who both died from cancer.

to support Marie Curie nurses in your local area and make a real difference to the lives of those affected by cancer. Camilla, who volunteers every March for Marie Curie in memory of her mum, says: “Please consider sparing an hour or two on any of the days to take part in a street collection. It’s an amazing feeling to be part of the Daffodil Appeal and you meet some incredibly generous and inspiring people. This is a charity very close to my heart – Marie Curie nurses do such an incredible job of making the last few weeks of a patient’s life comfortable, and they bring huge comfort to the families and loved ones of those dying from cancer. Please help Marie Curie and make this the biggest Daffodil Appeal yet for Canterbury and Whitstable.”

To volunteer for a street collection or for more information, contact Camilla at camillajohn7@hotmail.co.uk or 07799 897 168.

Marie Curie Cancer Care was established in 1948, the same year as the NHS. More than 2,700 nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals help provide care for terminally ill patients in the community and in Marie Curie hospices, along with support for their families. This year they expect to provide care to around 29,000 people with cancer and other terminal illnesses.

Camilla is calling on local residents to volunteer an hour or two of their time for a street collection on March 4, 5 & 6 in Canterbury, or a shop collection at Whitstable Sainsbury’s on the same days. Volunteers are also needed the weekend before (25th and 26th February) at the Tesco Extra in Whitstable. Over 20,000 volunteers will take to the streets across the country, but they desperately need more volunteers to help locally, in Canterbury and Whitstable. No previous experience is required – just a smiling face and an hour or two of your time. Just one hour in an average collection can provide two hours of nursing care for a terminally ill patient. It is a fantastic way 8

Attention all landlords! Quality properties needed for our professional clients Apartments and larger family homes alike required.

Tel: 07809 736 327 www.medicsonthemove.co.uk

ARTISTS & EXHIBITIONS... Trish Flynn

alking into Trish Flynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio space was like discovering an exotic land. Inquisitive eyes stared down at me from canvases painted with warped tribal faces. Masked men and life-size painted figures lined the walls. Twinkling lights dangled from the ceiling, plants spilled over the room, calm sea scenes and portraits of furious faces hung high on the walls, a winding staircase led up to a wall dotted with religious figures, while strange little creatures, nestled in the undergrowth, watched from shelves.

I walked into a space that Trish had filled with the memories of a lifetime, a room for her imagination to run wild. I saw all the faraway lands that Trish had discovered; the hot earth of Spain, the barren, patterned landscapes of Australia, the rich colours of Morocco; fiery gold and burning reds. Originally the space that Trish inhabits was built as a tropical fish shop near the Hotel Continental, but she transformed it into a magical artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grotto when she took it on. The Whitstable artist has had a colourful career - she travelled and ran a health food

shop and Vegetarian cafe in Canterbury for many years before finding her forte in art. After studying a full time foundation course in Hastings, a variety of evening classes and receiving a first in a fine art degree, graduating in 1990, Trish began to do what she had always wanted to do- to create! She spoke of coming out of art college after hearing all the 'oughts and shoulds' related to making art and how she broke free from these confines. She told me how she entered a 'dream space' after leaving college and she has never looked back. Trish has exhibited widely in Canterbury,

ARTISTS & EXHIBITIONS... at the Marlowe Theatre and the Sydney Cooper Gallery, and of course has had extensive exhibitions in Whitstable.

Trish uses colour without inhibition and her work can be simultaneously light-hearted and charged with meaning.

In late spring, she will exhibit with fellow artist Shaukat Khan in London's eclectic Brick Lane.

She expressed how she can choose whether to create something quickly in a moment of creativity, or how often she spends hours labouring over one piece.

In the time I spent in Trish's company, we spoke of magic carpets and murals of Mecca, of searching for spirituality- these are the things that seem to inspire her, things she reads and dreams about. Trish has found inspiration for her art in an abundance of places, she has travelled to many countries and experienced a wealth of cultures. When I asked her what kind of art inspires her, she said that she takes a lot of influence from 'outsider art' and art that is ancient or 'primitive' in nature. A big source of inspiration for Trish is living by the sea, she told of how she spent a summer sitting on the roof watching the changing moods of the sea and capturing it on canvas. Trish's work has a fabulous vibrancy, an energy about it that many struggle to create. The overgrown paradise of her studio seems to give rise to this energy.

After studying an icon painting course with the renowned artist and expert Ann Welch, who runs the course in Faversham, Trish is now able to count this elite form of craftsmanship amongst her bounty of skills. During this process Trish uses gold leaf, a notoriously difficult material to work with, to create her depictions of figures such as Buddha, Angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary. Trish describes herself as always looking for new ways of creating art and new forms of inspiration. “I will continue to search until I drop down dead,” she laughed. It is this hunger for adventure that gives Trish's art a magical quality. It is pure escapism.

Trish welcomes visitors to see her work by appointment zenadare@hotmail.com Georgie Mind

The Secrets of The Whitstable Diet

hitstable local Dr Clive Askew has been in the shellfish industry all his working life. A retired Marine Biologist, he was involved in starting the Oyster Festival in 1985 and running it in 1986. Here he shares some of his expertise and research.

Over the past 5 years I have been investigating the health benefits of seafood, but sticking to the evidence base and not running with unsubstantiated ‘superfood’ claims. A few years ago when I was investigating old advice on the NHS Direct website that fish and seafood would raise cholesterol, now fortunately long deleted, I got a few surprises. Talking to leading experts, I began to understand that foods which contain ready-made cholesterol, such as prawns, squid and eggs, do not raise blood cholesterol for the vast majority of people. Many people still mistakenly think they should avoid prawns especially, because of their cholesterol content.

When I asked about heart-health advice at Whitstable Health Centre, I was pleasantly surprised to be given a very sensible sheet, put out by Eastern and Coastal Kent PHT, which included eating fish 3 times a week and shellfish in moderation 2-3 times a week within a balanced diet. The list of shellfish included the crustaceans like prawns, crab and lobster, which people had so often been told to avoid. 12

Having worked with shellfish all my life and knowing their importance to the town, I dubbed it the Whitstable Diet. It made sense because fish and shellfish are low in calories but also low in most of the things that are wrong in the modern Western diet, fat, not just saturated fat but also the omega-6 fats which most of us get in great excess from the likes of sunflower and corn oil. Recently the European Food Safety Authority has recognised that the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in seafood help to maintain heart health directly, even though they do it without lowering cholesterol. They also help to maintain normal blood pressure and lower triglycerides, which are also associated with risk of heart disease. So there is more to the heart-healthy diet than just lowering cholesterol. Keeping up those marine omega-3s is also important. Many vegetarians know the importance of omega 3s as well as keeping omega-6s in balance. If you’re not vegetarian then seafood is the most direct way of keeping that balance. The tiny minority of people who do concentrate cholesterol directly from their food have a genetic trait called familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). They are generally advised not to eat more than 300mgm of cholesterol a day, but that amounts to about 150g of prawns, so there is really no problem. So the benefits of seafood are as much about the things they don’t contain, especially lots of calories and fat, as the things they do, those marine omega-3s that protect the heart. Whitefish is also especially good at satiating appetite, but that is another secret for another day.

More healthy diet tips from Dr Clive in next month’s issue. Words: Dr Clive Askew Pics: S Peplowski/SAGB

JOY LANE COMMUNITY POOL DATE UP

ollowing a hugely successful campaign and much help from the community in voting on the day, Joy Lane Community Swimming Pool won £50,000 from The People’s Millions back in November of last year. And Mark Ashley-Jones, Deputy Head of Joy Lane Primary School, was true to his word and jumped into the cold, half-filled pool - much to the delight of the children watching. Now everything has calmed down, and that cold, wet event is behind him, Mark kindly took some time from a busy term to tell the IMP how it all came about, and give us an update on the fund-raising efforts. “Having used the pool myself as a sports student in 1989 I felt a refurbishment project was something I could get my teeth into. We formed a little working group who came up with ideas for raising money, when a detailed feasibility report suggested £100,000 would be required for modernisation, so the pool could operate as a community pool all year round.” Last year they secured funding from the KCC Small Community Capital Projects Fund, as well as some money from the school budget. “A number of people are also fund-raising on the school’s behalf, and Whitstable Rotary have adopted the project as one of their main fund raising objectives 2010-11,” Mark explains, “which means that sufficient funds are in place to proceed.” “It was suggested that we apply for The People’s Millions, so after filling in a detailed form, we were short-listed and 13

then interviewed by a Grants Officer from The People’s Millions Team.” The group also had to prove to the assessor that they had, or could raise, the rest of the money. “Finally, we heard over half-term that we were through to the final eight.” And the rest is history! So what happens now? “We need to replace fibreglass sheets with insulated panelling on all sides and all of the roof, tile the lower pool surround, place hi-density plastic grates over drain gullies, remove the footbath, introduce changing room panelling and frames with bench seating and locker units, toilets and shower areas, and install an air heater/humidifier…” – among other things! It sounds like the hard work has just begun, but with the help of the community it will all be worth it. The modernised pool will be available year-round for Joy Lane pupils and those of other local schools, and is ideally placed to meet the needs of a range of different users from all areas of our local community. And the community continues to rally round – the project now has support from Steve Stubbs and The Whitstable Toy Run Association, as well as Friends of Joy Lane who have been instrumental in driving the project forward. Mark adds, “We are lucky to have such a supportive community and I’d like to thank all involved, with special mention to George Wilson, Andrew Liversey of Canterbury College, Matt Wrench of Turboprint and Kim Foster of Whitstable Rotary.” If you would like to contribute to the fundraising efforts, please contact Mark on 01227 261430. Christina Birkett

Arty Oxford Street! T

he Fish Slab is one of Whitstable's oldest art galleries with a community ethos at its heart. It is a non profit making organisation run by volunteers and acts as a support network for emerging and established artists alike.

demographic to use the space. Lin Fletcher is keen to discover budding young artists at local schools such as Whitstable Community College and Canterbury College. The gallery's motto is 'fresh art weekly' which gives it a unique edge.

Although Whitstable is famed for the treasures to be found on Harbour Street, Oxford street boasts a variety of thriving establishments, the buzzing Deco 5 wine bar is a neighbouring business and Whitstable Framers are also conveniently placed just next door to The Fish Slab. Bridge House Arts have also made a move further down the street and are now directly opposite the gallery. 2011 is off to a great start for The Fish Slab, and they have some fabulous exhibitions lined up this year. Another fundraising 'anonymous art' exhibition will take place from 20th-27th July, after last year's 'A4 anonymous' exhibition was such a success. In August a collective artist show will also be hosted at the gallery. Spaces are still available for this year, so if you are interested in having your work in one of Whitstable's most sought after galleries then don't hesitate to contact Lin Fletcher at lindafletcher123@talktalk.net Recently the gallery hosted a successful two week art 'sale' with established Whitstable artists' work lining the walls. The exhibition was a mixed media show featuring the work of Liz Shedden, Ann Diggens, Selina Firth, Sarah Stokes, Cathy McTurk, Jon Bird, Steph Brunton, Laurence and Lin Fletcher, Terry Merry, Barbara Drinkwater, Gretchen Goddard, and this month’s cover artist -Trish Flynn. The Fish Slab is keen to strengthen connections between other galleries in 2011 as well as encouraging a younger 14

Georgie Mind

• Pilates: Control back pain with specific exercise programme • Sports Injury Clinic • Improve your life in 2010, increase energy, vitality and focus with 1 to 1 personal training using different technique including Nordic Walking, Pilates and many more indoor and outdoor activities. • Join one of 10 local Pilates classes.

www.backfit.co.uk

Elizabeth Rugg-Easey Dip FTST IIST IHBC IIHHTT MFHT Jagow House Joseph Wilson Ind. Est. Millstrood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 3PS

T: 07748 988 851

The IMP Dec 2010.indd 21

22/11/2010 16:58

Great Food. Great Value. Great Atmosphere New Tapas style menu £2-£4.95/dish Great new Mexican restaurant £3 Pint 6-8pm Thurs-Sun £4 any Cocktail 7-8pm Tues-Sun £5 Pasta every Wednesday Live Music – Blues, R&B, Jazz and more Thurs-Sun

Deco5 15-17 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1DB, United Kingdom Telephone: 01227 770 079 Website: www.deco5.co.uk

AAA FRAMING Heart & Soul est 1982

LADY DECORATING SERVICE

• Let me create the look

All types of bespoke you’ve always wanted frames made. • Friendly advice and approachable

large format and printing

• All aspects of fine art decorating

• Furniture painting • No job too small

Contact Eve on: 58 marine parade, tankerton, whitstable, kent, ct5 2bd 07714 957974 tel: 01227 262623

mob: 07885 777617

Five lucky IMP readers will each win a pair of tickets to one show in The OyOySter Comedy Festival Which Comedian has not played The Whitstable Playhouse?

A) Jo Brand

B) Ken Dodd

C) Paul Merton

Circle your answer, complete your details and send your reply to; OyOySter Competition The IMP, PO Box 290, Whitstable CT5 9AH Name: Address: Phone: Email: Winners will be drawn at random, one pair of tickets per show, tickets may not be exchanged. There is no cash alternative. Promoter: Nick Wilty

Top 10 Films of 2010 Chris Haydon

10. ‘Cherrybomb’ (dir/s: Lisa Barros D’Sa & Glenn Leyburn, Cert: 15) Rupert Grint stars with Kimberley Nixon and Robert Sheehan in this coming-of-age Drama. Grint plays Malachy, a young Irish boy, hanging out with his friend Luke (Sheehan) - but everything changes when his boss’s daughter Michelle (Nixon) moves back into town. As a weekend of competition to win her heart begins, their acts become more dangerous and outrageous, distracting them from what’s happening around them. A fresh, contemporary study of teenage life, the end result is sheer excellence.

9. ‘The Town’

(dir: Ben Affleck, Cert: 15)

Charlestown, Boston; a city ruled by its criminal underworld. Bank robber Doug MacRay (Affleck) realises he has feelings for one of the bank’s managers, Claire (Rebecca Hall). His best friend and partner James (Jeremy Renner) is obsessed with the next job and suspicious of Doug’s actions. MacRay has to balance his friends and love-life, and evade the FBI. An exquisite feature, blending grit, emotion and realism to create a compelling and believable Crime Thriller, thanks to Renner’s outstanding performance, and Affleck’s precise and accurate direction.

8. ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call’ - New Orleans’ (dir: Werner

Herzog, Cert: 18)

Terence McDonagh (Nicolas Cage) is a corrupt police detective working in post-Katrina New Orleans. Fuelled by his raging drug and gambling addictions, and his ‘love’ for his prostitute girlfriend Frankie (Eva Mendes), McDonagh’s life spirals downwards and he joins forces with a group of notorious drug dealers. Herzog is a genius and Cage gives one of his two best performances since ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ (1995). His warped and manic behaviour is something of rare genius and fantastic to watch. Cage is my actor of 2010 and Rapper Xzibit also gives a hilarious performance as drug lord Big Fate. It will offend, appall and, certainly, entertain.

7. ‘Unstoppable’

(dir: Tony Scott, Cert: 12A)

Barnes (Denzel Washington), a veteran railroad engineer, is paired with conducting rookie Will Colson (Chris Pine) for a day’s work on the tracks. An average day soon takes a turn for the worse with a driverless runaway train on their tracks, under full power, carrying toxic chemicals and hurtling towards a highly populated town. The pair must join forces in a race to stop the train before it destroys all in its path. A tense and adrenaline-inducing rollercoaster ride, this is the most fun you’ll have at the cinema all year.

6. ‘The Illusionist’ (dir: Sylvian Chomet, Cert: PG) Another dazzling animation from French filmmaker Chomet. A French illusionist is out of work as a band takes his spot at his local venue, so he packs up and heads for Scotland. He meets Alice, a young woman who becomes his companion as he performs throughout rural Edinburgh. Their adventure changes his perception of life, and his actual life, forever. The most beautiful and heart-wrenching film I’ve seen for years. It is practically silent, yet Chomet’s score washes through, leaving you bursting with joy and wallowing in sorrow. If you see one foreign film this year, make it this one.

TOP 10

5. ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ (dir: David Yates, Cert: 12A)

Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) are out alone into the big bad world, fulfilling Dumbledore’s task of finding and destroying all of Voldemort’s (Ralph Fiennes) Horcruxes, to finally defeat him and save the wizarding world from evil. During their quest, they become familiar with the term ‘Deathly Hallows’ and its origins - three objects which, collectively, give a wizard ultimate power. Yates’ cinematography is visually arresting; the group all give fantastic performances, and you’re left craving part 2. The ‘darkest’ one yet.

4. ‘Easy A’ (dir: Will Gluck, Cert: 15) Olive Penderghast (Emma Stone) is a teenager at high school, who is forced into lie about a ‘date’ she never had and is soon the talking point of the school. When she’s asked to help average guys who can’t get a girl and need a confidence boost, and continues the pretense, she is soon labelled by her fellow students. Blindly trying to stop others getting hurt, Olive realises the only person hurting is herself. Stone’s comic timing and sarcastic manner are perfect. Rooted in 80s teen culture, this is the most original Comedy of the year.

3. ‘Kick-Ass’ (dir: Matthew Vaughn, Cert: 15) Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) is a lonely high school student who spends his days reading comic books. His dream of being a superhero becomes reality, with ‘Kick-Ass’; a hero with no powers and no responsibilities. After a video is uploaded online, ‘Kick-Ass’ soon inspires others, and is joined by ‘Hit-Girl’ (Chloe Grace Moretz), ‘Big Daddy’ (Nicolas Cage) and ‘Red Mist’ (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). Moretz is my actress of 2010 and stunning as ‘Hit-Girl’; her potty mouth and her incredible killing skills are a delight to watch, and Cage gives his second best performance of the year. A hilarious carnival of blood, foul language and hilarious clichés.

2. ‘Toy Story 3’ (dir: Lee Unkrich, Cert: U) Andy, leaving for college, places his toys in a bag meant for the attic. Accidentally taken to Sunnyside day care centre, they believe they were abandoned, and it’s up to Woody (Tom Hanks) to convince them otherwise. Buzz (Tim Allen) and Jessie (Joan Cusack) want to start a new life at the centre but things take a turn for the worse when head toy Losto (Ned Beatty) notices a plan for escape being hatched. A masterpiece; well-crafted, with a pitch-perfect narrative and deep emotional themes that leave tears in your eyes. It’s funny too; Michael Keaton’s Ken is the star of the show and the funniest character of 2010. The best computer-animated film of the year.

1. ‘Inception’ (dir: Christopher Nolan, Cert: 12A) Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is an ‘extractor’; a highly skilled thief, able to access information from subjects through their subconscious whilst they dream. Desperate to return home to his children, Cobb is given a final shot at redemption which involves ‘inception’ - the planting of an idea into a subject’s mind. He must build a dream map which consists of various levels in order to create the perfect crime. But Cobb is battling with his own demons, affecting his work, his life and those around him. Ground-breaking, visually impeccable and extremely intelligent, this is a brain-bashing journey deep into the mind and the human psyche. DiCaprio is outstanding, and Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy and Marion Cotillard also present wonderful performances. I will remember 2010 for this film.

TOP 10

DO YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER NEED ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL OR DOMESTIC CARE? Tender Loving Carers was founded in 1994 by Kim Grutzmacher, who’s mission was to provide care into the community to the highest of standards, and to provide care in a way she would want her own mother to be cared for, whilst maintaining Service User’s independence, choice and dignity and keeping them in their own homes.

SERVICES AVAILABLE Personal Care Services Include:  Assisting with bathing / showering  Assisting with washing  Hair Washing  Shaving (wet or electric)  Assisting to access the toilet / commode  Dressing / undressing Domestic Care Services Include:  Meal preparation  Bed making / changing  Shopping / pension collection  Basic household domestic needs such as dusting vacuuming  Washing and ironing  Blitz’ cleaning (spring clean) Other Care Services Include:

 Sleep or wake over  Peace of mind visit / companion service  Dog walking  Escorting the Service User to appointments, outings and visits

 Assistance in organising bills and paperwork

 Sit in service  Any other service requested would be considered. To arrange care or free no obligation assessment please do not hesitate to call the main office.

TRAINING

All of our care workers and office staff, are trained in aspects of care up to NVQ level and above.

In our rece nt inspection (Apr the Care Q il 09) Commissi uality on ga a quality ra ve us tin of ‘excelle g nt’

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Due to the continual demand for people to stay in their own homes there are always employment opportunities in this sector. We can provide our employees with training (ongoing), supervision, a professional recruitment and induction process and a friendly working environment. If you are interested or would like any further information please contact the office on the number below.

TENDER LOVING CARERS DOMICILIARY LTD 108-109 John Wilson Business Park Whitstable, Kent CT5 3QT Tel: 01227 772515 Fax: 01227 772527 Web: www.tenderlovingcarers.com Email: contact@tenderlovingcarers.com

“OUR AIM IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, CHOICE AND DIGNITY”

A million things have gone through my mind since we decided to do a review on Panic Cell. The thing that resonates most is something that I am convinced is the malaise of the 21st century; complacency.

e humans do tend to get comfortable even when our situation is far from perfect and, after a while, we perceive that situation to be normal. One of the most remarkable things that can happen in this type of scenario is a sudden change. A boat-rocker that smashes the air of complacency, creates a sense of panic, and forces us to review our situation and not only change it, but make it better.

May I suggest that in 2011, this boat-rocker be PANIC CELL? Made up of Nathan Wood (Guitar), Bobby Town (Bass), Luke Bell (vocals), Rob Hicks(Drums) and Harj Virdee

(Guitars), this is not the type of band that wallows in complacency. They take life by the hand, swing it round the room and force those who listen to them to question everything that seems normal. They create a sense of panic and force their listeners to make changes for the better. No amount of words will ever do this band and their music justice, nothing would compare with seeing them live - but here is the next-best thing: the photographs of Lee Thompson (Local Talent in the November 2010 IMP). Lee recently went to one of PANIC CELL’s gigs and documented it in the most outstanding way. I am sure that if I put one of PANIC CELL’s CDs on and looked at Lee’s photographs, it

would come a very close second to actually being at their gig in the flesh. A great band, complemented by a highly talented photographer. Between them, they work together to drag us out of our complacency. This review is much more than the words on the page, but about the photographs and the musicians featured in them. Let 2011 be the year in which complacency is ripped from the dictionary and torn into a million shreds. If you’re struggling a bit with the tearing, get a little help from a band which really believes in better... See them live at Colchester Arts Centre on March 18, the Wedgewood Rooms in Plymouth March 20, or listen to their three albums (available from HMV, Amazon, Play.com or their website): ‘Bitter Part of Me’, ‘What Doesnt Kill Us’ and ‘Fire it Up’, which has had great reviews. www.paniccell.com www.myspace.com/paniccell www.youtube.com/paniccell www.twitter.com/paniccell www.facebook.com/paniccell

Music

MANAGEMENT: www.ldppromotions.com

Words: Malissa Taylor Pics: Lee Thompson - www.ishootstuff.co.uk

THE LETTERBOX Dear Christina, Here is a poem I wrote at school [St Mary’s] for anti-bullying week. I thought you may like to use it in the IMP.

I Am The Saddo I am the saddo who’s bullied day after day; I am the saddo who hated his life, Dear M el, I am the saddo who has a consistent life, I would I am the saddo who has told no one about it. like to covera thank g yo our sc e you gave in u for the ex I am the saddo who walks home alone; out Ch c ristma the Whitsta ellent Would I am the saddo that has no friends, s post ble IM it be p . P to o your n I am the saddo that has nothing to give, ext iss ssible to ad d a sm ue on everyo I am the saddo that stays home alone. th all ne wh o supp e group’s be entry into event? half to orted this fu t I am the saddo who one day bulked up his We su nd rais hank ccessf ing u nerves; in the lly deli W ve I am the saddo who went to school and snowy hitstable are red over 12 ,5 a desp condit showed all those bullies, io ite the 00 cards toward cold a s scou ns. Monies nd raised I am the saddo who’s plan did not work, t group nomin wil at f I am the saddo who did again and is now Smiles ed local cha unds and th l go is rity - K . ent Kid year’s victorious. This w s Miles ou of the kin ld not have d b een po help o I am the happy kid who the bullies are scared and f the o ssible pare u withou of ; Cubs, S nts, relative tlets selling t s t h , c e stam f o r ie u I am the happy kid who rules over them, ts, Exp nds, B ps Scout e lo a r v e ers, r s and I am the happy kid who has loads of fun, L e aders t hat de I am the happy kid who is sad no more. livered the po Thank st. you From Max Narracott, aged 10. Melvin Austin P ost Org

aniser

Write in with your points of view, questions or feedback, email editorial@the-imp.co.uk or write to: The Whitstable IMP, PO Box 290, Whitstable CT5 9AH We print as many of your letters as we can each month, but cannot guarantee to include all letters we receive, and may not be able to print letters in their entirety. The views expressed in the Letter Box are the readers’ own and not necessarily those of the Editor or Publisher. Any letters or emails sent in to the IMP may be included in The Letter Box – if you would not like your letter published, please state this clearly.

The King’s Speech Cert: 12A

ome British films capture audiences all around the globe; The Full Monty’ (dir: Peter Cattaneo, 1997) or ‘Billy Elliot’ (dir: Stephan Daldry, 2000), for example. But we’re best-known for wonderful period pieces - and our latest is be storming at the box-office. Already in line for awards from all major ceremonies, including 14 BAFTA nominations, director Tom Hooper’s ‘The King’s Speech’ is nothing less than a winner.

The film follows the story of King George VI (Colin Firth); the monarch who reluctantly took the throne when his brother King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce) abandoned it as Britain was heading toward the Second World War. George, or ‘Bertie’ as he’s more commonly known, suffers from a dreadful stammer that causes him to freeze and stumble through public readings and announcements. His wife, Queen Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) decides to seek help and in doing so finds Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush); a zany and unusual speech therapist from Australia who forms a grand partnership with ‘Bertie’ and uses his bizarre methods to build confidence within him, allowing him to speak freely. As his war-time speech approaches, the pair train relentlessly and achieve incredible results. Sometimes a film just captures an audience, filling you with such rich emotions that every scene is a visual pleasure you want to re-visit again and again. ‘The King’s Speech’ is one of those movies. Hooper has pulled out all the stops and made this film with great skill and elegance. The story is one of the most joyous and uplifting I’ve seen in years, it leaves you smiling throughout and hopeful for the pair’s success. This picture shows that obstacles in our lives can be overcome - a message that never loses any social significance. We watch ‘Bertie’ and Lionel as two friends or two partners, we don’t really see them as a royal and an Aussie. This is a heartwarming ‘Bromance’ which is surprisingly hilarious - I was shocked by just how funny it was. Their chemistry allows so much room to bump heads and let their egos cause friction; ‘Bertie’ frequently loses his temper and spurts royal jargon, whilst Lionel is the king in his office and enjoys pushing his clients’ buttons – treating a royal just as another patient. 23

FILM REVIEW

The King’s Speech Personally, I think this is the best British film since ‘An Education’ (dir: Lone Scherfig, 2009) because it gathers everything we do best with cinema and mixes it together. ‘The King’s Speech’ is frequently funny, engaging, believable and wonderful, it achieves more than many films could ever dream of - but the core of the film is it’s stars. Firth is jaw-dropping, it’s as simple as that. It’s a crime that he’s never won big awards in America, but he will in 2011. No other leading male performance can touch him here. He plays the King is such a loving and creative manner; he truly becomes his role and aims to perfect everything about it. His stammer is incredible and the word pronunciation and breathing pauses only add to the sheer realism. Rush is astonishing too. Lionel lifts the audience’s spirit with his wacky methods, his sidesplitting humour and his belief in ‘Bertie’.

Bonham Carter is also a joy to watch and she brings plenty of laughs and smiles to the audience as Queen Elizabeth. The supporting cast includes the brilliant Timothy Spall as Winston Churchill and Michael Gambon as ‘Bertie’s’ strict and unforgiving father, King George V. The picture also sports a score so beautiful it brings a tear to the eye. Composer Alexandre Desplat uses gentle piano and soft percussion to cushion this masterful picture. ‘The King’s Speech’ is not only the best British film I’ve seen in a while, it’s also one of the best films I’ve seen recently, and I know this will feature on my top 10 of 2011. Verdict: 5 out of 5 - A total triumph; an utter masterpiece that will win your vote as well as your heart. Chris Haydon

Beautiful Kitchens EYELASH Beautiful Kitchens 10% all 10%off off allfood food EXTENSIONS

at atthe theDove DoveInn Inn

• Virtually weightless Dargate, ME13 9HB 01227 751 360 • Thicker, longer lashes Dargate, ME13 9HB 01227 751 360 • Individually applied Simply present this voucher at at thethe end of of Simply present this voucher end From £50 set your meal to havea10% discounted from

your meal to have 10% discounted from your valid Monday to to Friday forfor yourbill. bill.Offer Offer valid Monday Friday SEMI-PERMANENT the March and April 2010, themonths monthsofof March and April 2010, MAKE-UP excluding Holidays. The coupon excludingBank Bank Holidays. The coupon must be completed to be valid. There is no • E yebrows – natural must be completed to be valid. There is no cash alternative The Dove Inn, cash alternative Promoter: The Dove Inn, hair stroke Promoter: effect Dargate, ME13 9HB. ME13 9HB. • Dargate, Eyeliner, Lash Liner,

&&Quartz QuartzWorktops Worktops

Est. over 25 years we offer Kitchens to suit all budgets. Name: over 25 years we offer Kitchens to suit all budgets. Name: All types ofEst. finishes, worktops & appliances available. Address: All typesdesign of finishes, worktopsservice & appliances Complete & installation or supplyavailable. only. Address: Complete design & installation service or supply only.

Lip Liner/Blush

Our worktops are a combination of Quartz, Granite Phone: Ourprovide worktops are a combination of Quartz, Granite andPhone: Resin that a cost-effective alternative to solid granite. email: and Resin that fiprovide Stonelite surfaces t on top aofcost-effective existing work alternative surfaces. to solid granite. email: Stonelite surfaces fit on top of existing work surfaces.

www.emphasisingbeauty.co.uk Please do not contact me with www.stonelite-surfaces.co.uk Please do not contact me with Tel: 01797 367460 www.aba-kitchens.co.uk www.stonelite-surfaces.co.uk 07902 877 309 01227 264001 special offers ❑ or Tel: 01797 367460 www.aba-kitchens.co.uk ❑Street, New Romney, Kent TN28 8BU 10 special St. Lawrenceoffers Court, High

10 St. Lawrence Court, High Street, New Romney, Kent TN28 8BU

AbaWT104B.indd 1

16/09/2010 10:20

10% of f with thi s advert Speciality ingredients • sauces and cookware • Thai • Malaysian • Oriental 130 verities of Herbs and Spices • Additive free Peanut Butter 10% Discount on purchases over £8* Free Order by phone or email Delivery 01227 749 563 • thespecialityfoodshop@xlnbb.co.uk in CT5 91 Mortimer Street Herne Bay CT6 5ER and CT6 * Conditions apply

Fully insured and police checked No call out charge No Job too small Call Paul for a free quote on 01227 369354 or 07724604366 All work independently Guaranteed

CHRISSIE’S KITCHEN

Beautiful, delicious cakes - delivered free locally Special occasions • Message on a cupcake Special dietary requirements wedding cakes from £200

professional, friendly servicecall for a quote or to arrange a free tasting

t: 07511 009 757 e: chrissieskitchen@yahoo.co.uk w: www.chrissies-kitchen.co.uk

Churchfield Homecare Services We care for your needs... Churchfield Homecare Ltd has been established since 1993. We are a Domiciliary Care Agency, covering the Herne Bay and Whitstable areas and offering a wide range of services. We are “Preferred Providers” to Kent County Council Social Services and registered with CQC (Care Quality Commission). endeavour to reach and exceed the National •We Boxercise Minimum Standards. We have a large number of • Pilates Private Service Users and Direct Payments Service Users and also offerclasses, payment by Card”. • Many local all“Kent levels We are an equal opportunities company; the • Back Pain Relief office staff are helpful and friendly. All carer’s are regularly shadowed and have an on going training • Sports Injury regime. All members ofClinic the staff from office staff to carers have an Enhanced CRB (Criminal Records • Personal training Bureau) disclosure and ISA first/registration and CRB • For exclusive offers visit the (Independent Safeguarding Authority). Wewebsite also offer full training and encourage the carers to take NVQ qualifications in care. Every Service user has a contact book in their home; this has a care plan in place. Contact books are regularly checked and revised. We also liaise with care managers and health professionals.

www.backfit.co.uk

SERVICES

7 days a week, 365 days a year.

OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Out of Hours: Emergency Number

Elizabeth Rugg-Easey •Dip Helpful and friendly service FTST IIST IHBC IIHHTT MFHT • On-going training • CRB and ISA checkedHouse Jagow • “KentJoseph Card” users welcome Wilson Ind. Est. • Private Service Users and Direct Millstrood Road Payments Service Users welcome Whitstable • Registered with CQC Care Quality Commission. Kent CT5 3PS GET IN TOUCH Call us on: 01227 772525 Ref: quote imp or visit: www.churchfieldhomecare.co.uk 07748 988

851

146 Tankerton Road, Tankerton, Kent CT5 2AW

Specialist home pattern service for all carpets, vinyls, laminates, woods and rugs Call us for a free

estimate on: Free underlay, 01227 265544 grippers, door or 07860 358552 bars and fitting ON ALL CARPETS Family-run business Est.1971

impestates

A PE & FRRSONA L I SER ENDLY TO BVICE VEN OTH PURDORS A CHA N SER D S

Hampton, 2 bed bungalow, corner plot with garage £174,995

UND OFFEER R

Romford, 4 Bed, 2 en-suite, 10 mins Stratford, 15 Minutes Liverpool St. £325,000

Beach Hut, Westbeach, Convenient for the Golf Club and Beach £17,000

CALL TODAY TO ARRANGE A VIEWING ON 01227 262 753 IMP ESTATES, PO BOX 290, WHITSTABLE CT5 9AH

impestates TM

A PE & FRRSONA L I SER ENDLY V IC T VEN O BOTHE PURDORS A CHA N SER D S

Tried and trusted local brand The Whitstable IMP continues to serve the local community. We are welcomed into the homes of local residents month in, month out, as a trusted source of local information. Our move into Estate Agency is a natural, logical development for the IMP; we have many years of sales and lettings experience between us and unrivalled local knowledge.

Unrivalled local knowledge Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find us both professional and cost-effective. As we are specialists, we know how to present your property to optimise sales potential, whilst ensuring the smooth running of the sales process. You will deal with one person through the entire process - from taking your property on, to exchange and completion of your sale.

A truly local Estate Agency with an international reach We pride ourselves in offering a personal and friendly service to both vendors and purchasers alike. In addition to our extensive local coverage, we will market your property to the widest possible audience via a network of property websites including rightmove.co.uk and findaproperty.com, ensuring your property is seen by locals as well as people wishing to relocate to the area.

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION MARKET APPRAISAL.

FREEPHONE 0800 955 7973

This information is intended as guide only, and may be subject to lastminute changes. Contact details are provided for all venues.

FEBRUARY Whitstable 2 – The Smack – HOOK – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 273056 3 – Royal Native Oyster Stores – WHITSTABLE FOLK CLUB – MICHEAL WESTON KING & JACKIE LEVEN – 8pm, £10, 07895 683567 4 – Deco 5 – FILTHY BOOZEHOUNDS – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 4 – Neptune – HIGH CHAPARRAL – 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 4 – Duke of Cumberland – SUNDOWN BAND – FREE entry, 01227 280617 4 – The Plough, Swalecliffe – JELLYHEAD – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 792248

– 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262

5 – East Kent – LOST WEEKEND – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018

12 – East Kent – GET CARTER – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018

5 – Horsebridge – WILKO JOHNSON – 8pm, £15, 01227 281174

12 – Coach & Horses – EMILY & THE BEATS – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

6 – Neptune – HIGH CHAPARRAL – 5-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262

13 – Deco 5 – KYM IFILL – 7pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

6 – Duke of Cumberland – PEPPERARMY – FREE entry, 01227 280617 8 - Deco 5 – TANGO ARGENTINA – 7pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 9 – The Smack – OPEN STAGE – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 273056 10 – Deco 5 – EP SOUL CHILDREN – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

13 – Neptune – VINCE MARTYN – 5-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 13 – Duke of Cumberland – NIKKI FROM THE ESSENTIALS – FREE entry, 01227 280617 13 – The Smack – KARAOKE – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 273056 13 – Two Brewers – CRUISE CONTROL – FREE entry, 01227 272150

11 – Deco 5 – SNEAKIN’ SALLY – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

16 – The Smack – LIVE MUSIC – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 273056

4 – East Kent – HOOCHIES – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018

11 – Duke of Cumberland – BLUES BANDITS – FREE entry, 01227 280617

17 – Deco 5 – ACOUSTIC GREG – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

2 – The Smack – HOOK – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 273056

11 – Coach & Horses – BROMPTON EARLS – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

18 – Coach & Horses – SELKIE – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

5 – The Smack – TVC – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 273056

11 – East Kent – CRISPY DUCK COMBO – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018

18 – East Kent – TORTILLA ARMY – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018

12 – Deco 5 – GOOSEBUMPS – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

18 - Deco 5 – STEVE BOLTON – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

12 – Neptune – BLUES FUSION

18 – Neptune – JOE HOOK

4 – Coach & Horses – NIGEL HOBBINS – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

5 – Deco 5 – THE VIOLET JIVE – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 5 – Neptune – PASS THE CAT

– 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 18 – Duke of Cumberland – RUN VT – FREE entry, 01227 280617 18 – Whistlestop – ELVIS – call for details: 01227 272725 18 – Horsebridge – BLUE RHYTHM KINGS – 8pm, £8/£6, 01227 281174 19 – Deco 5 – TRIO BAMBULA – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 19 – Neptune – STEVE MORRISON – 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 19 – Royal Native Oyster Stores – WHITSTABLE FOLK CLUB – JT NERO & THE CLOUDS – 8pm, £10, 07895 683567 20 – Deco 5 – RY’S OPEN MIC – 7pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 20 – Two Brewers – WHERE’S MY THING? – FREE entry, 01227 272150 20 – Duke of Cumberland – DREW & THE CREW – FREE entry, 01227 280617 23 – The Smack – OPEN STAGE – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 273056 23 – Chives Café, Horsebridge – TONGUE TIDE – live poetry & open mic – 7.30pm, £4, 01227 281174 25 – Deco 5 – DJ SKA FACE – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 25 – Neptune – CULTURED PEARL – 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 25 – Duke of Cumberland – CROSSFIRE – FREE entry, 01227 280617

25 – Coach & Horses – PAUL THE OTHER ONE – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

11 – Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling – STEVE BOLTON – 8.30pm – FREE entry, 01227 456271

25 – Horsebridge – CHATBACK COMEDY – 8pm, £8/£6, 01227 281174

12 – Rodney’s Sports Bar, Herne Bay – BROKEN – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 375658

25 – East Kent – METROPOLIS – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018

17 – Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling – UNDERWORLD HEROES – 8.30pm – FREE entry, 01227 456271

26 – Deco 5 – ZEDHEADS – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 26 – Neptune – BRUISE – 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 26 – Coach & Horses – JIM LEVERTON – 8.30pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732 26 – Horsebridge – THE BUBBLE CLUB PRESENTS: PETE MOLINARI – 8pm, £12/£10, 01227 281174 27 - Duke of Cumberland – FREELOADERS – FREE entry, 01227 280617

17 – The Belgium Bar, Ramsgate – BRENDAN POWER & DAVE PEABODY – 9pm, FREE entry, 01843 587925 18 – Broadstairs Blues Bash, Balmoral Wine Bar – BRENDAN POWER & DAVE PEABODY – 8pm, FREE entry, 01843 865327 19 – Rodney’s Sports Bar, Herne Bay – FROGJUGGLER – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 375658 24 – Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling – LEARNING CURVE – 8.30pm – FREE entry, 01227 456271

27 – Neptune – SUBURBAN SOUL – 5-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262

26 – Rodney’s Sports Bar, Herne Bay – WHERE’S MY THING? – 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 375658

27 – Two Brewers – RIDDIMATICS – FREE entry, 01227 272150

Classical

Further Afield

19&20 – Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling – OPERA WEEKEND – 8.30-11pm – FREE entry, 01227 456271

3 – Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling – HAPPY TRAILS – 8.30pm – FREE entry, 01227 456271 6 – Anchor, Faversham – IVAN’S ALL STARS – 7pm – FREE entry, 01795 536471 10 – Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling – AON – 8.30pm – FREE entry, 01227 456271

26 – Whitstable Methodist Church – WHITSTABLE MUSIC SOCIETY – STEPHANIE OADE (cello) & ANDREW BOOTH (classical guitar) – Bach, Lobos, Ravel, Saint-Seans, Dvorak & De Falla. 7.30pm, £12/£6 from Gill Smith: 01227 277227, Gatefield Sounds or on the door.

Deadline for the March issue will be February 14th. Gig listings are FREE of charge. Please contact Lucy: ldepledge@live.co.uk Gig information provided by LDP Promotions: www.ldppromotions.com 36

Roberts&Wells Fully qualified electrician for residential and commercial work

• Part P & 17th edition • Landlord Services • Property Maintenance • Painting & Decorating 9 Pye Alley Lane, Whitstable CT5 3AU

01227 276 192 / 07944 866 096

FENCING, GATES & DECKING • SUPPLIED AND FITTED BY JACKSON’S FINE FENCING EXPERT INSTALLER • ALL TIMBER GUARANTEED 25 YEARS • FOR A GENUINELY PROFESSIONAL 37 AND FRIENDLY SERVICE CALL P. MOYNA ON 01843 603439

what’s on? whitstable what’s on? whitstable COMMUNITY EVENTS

Parent and Toddler Heuristic Play - 9-10am, drop in at Swalecliffe Children’s Centre - 01227 272103 Carer & Toddler group - St Alphege, Monday 9.1510.45am, 50p per family. 01227 272977.

February 5th - 3rd Whitstable Scouts jumble sale, 2pm, All Saints Hall, Church Street, Whitstable. Admission is 20p each. Jumble may be left at the Halll between 10.00 and 11.00 on the morning of the sale.

Arts & Crafts - Mondays 10-11am term-time only, drop in at Swalecliffe Children’s Centre 01227 272103

6th – Bootfair at Whitstable Umbrella Centre 9am – 2pm. £10 per table in advance (proceeds to your local community centre) – 01227 274880 or wucc@ btclick.com

Button Tots – Lucerne Neighbourhood Centre, Faversham Road. Mondays 10am-12, call Jane 01227 282732

19th – Seaside Brocante – 10-4pm, St Mary’s Hall, Oxford St, Whitstable (Umbrella Centre). Rustic Seaside chic, home-made tea & cakes. Wardrobe: glamourous accessories & labelled clothes; Homeware: serious antiques/paintings, kitchenalia, textiles, vintage creative surprises. £1 admission. Cindy Mainwaring: 01227 773037. Next fair March 19. 20th – Bootfair at Whitstable Umbrella Centre 9am – 2pm. £10 per table in advance (proceeds to your local community centre) – 01227 274880 or wucc@ btclick.com

Walk & Talk - fortnightly, Mondays, (term-time only) 1.30 for 1.45 start at JoJo’s Tankerton. For parents with under 5s. Swalecliffe Children’s Centre 01227 272103 Baby Massage - Mondays 1-2pm, Swalecliffe Children’s Centre. Bookable at Centre 01227 272103 3 Years Plus Family Group – Westmeads Infant School, Cromwell Road, Mondays 1.45-2.45pm. 01227 272995 Little Alfies – Seasalter Christian Centre, alternate Mondays 1.45pm, call 07733070933 Story Time – Swalecliffe Library, Herne Bay Road, Swalecliffe, Mondays 2-2.30pm, drop in or call 01227 792645

Ongoing Parkrun Whitstable - Every Saturday morning 9am, Tankerton Slopes, opposite the Marine Hotel. FREE 5k measured, timed run/walk/jog. Open to all abilities athletes-beginners. Families welcome. Barcode entry. Obtain your FREE barcode from www.parkrun.org and just turn up at 08.50 ready for 09.00 start.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Activities and times may change, please check before you arrive. Babies Breast Feeding & Weaning Peer Support Group – Joy Lane Children’s Centre - Mondays from 12:15 -2:15pm. 01227 263998 Baby bounce and rhyme – Whitstable Library, Oxford Street, first Tuesday of each month, 11-11.20am. 01227 273309 Drop-in baby clinic – Joy Lane Children’s Centre Thursdays 9.30-11am, no appointment necessary, call in to see the health visitor, chat and have your child weighed. Call 01227 263998

Health Trainer’s Drop in – Mondays 1-2.30pm. Healrh advice & support for parents of young children. Joy Lane Children’s Centre – 01227 263998 Messy Play Sessions – Mondays 1-3pm. Bring old clothes! Free of charge. Joy Lane Children’s Centre – 01227 263998 Midwife Clinic - Tuesdays 9am-3pm, Swalecliffe Children’s Centre, appointment only through Whitstable Health Centre. Playmates - Christian Fellowship Hall, Harbour Street. Tuesday 9.30-11.30am, term-time only. 80p per family. All welcome. Diane Wilkin: 01227 263393. Tots @ TEC – Tankerton Evangelical Church Hall, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Tuesdays 10-11.30am, ages 0-5, £1 per family. 01227 794328 Messy Play - drop in Tuesdays 1-2.30-pm, Swalecliffe Children’s Centre - 01227 272103 Seasalter Christian Centre parent and toddler group – Tuesdays, 1.30-3pm, £1 per family. 01227 770257 Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Whitstable Library, 1st Tuesday of the month, 11-11.20am - 01227 273309 Parent & Toddler Group - drop in Wednesdays 9-11.30am, with Health Trainer on site. Swalecliffe Children’s Centre - 01227 272103

Baby Massage - Joy Lane Children’s Centre Thursdays 12.00-1pm. 01227 564421

Rock-a-bye Music - Joy Lane & Swalecliffe Children’s Centres, Wednesday 1.45-2.30. Bookable at Centres, 01227 263998 or 01227 272103

Baby Massage – Whitstable Health Centre – 5-week courses, Friday am. 50p per session, bring your own massage oil. Call Carol Fellowes on 01227 594417

Little Lights – St Alphege Church, High Street, Thursdays, term time, 1.45-2.45pm, call 01227 770221

Portage Drop in & Play - Joy Lane Children’s Centre - for families with children 0-5 with additional needs Fridays 10am-12. Call 01227 263998 for more info

All Saints Parent and Toddler Group now at All Saints Church Hall, Church Street. Thursdays 1-2.30pm termtime only. 50p per family. Sue Smith 01227 5713255

what’s on? whitstable what’s on? whitstable Little Oysters Pre-school storytelling and craft activity, Last Wednesday, 1.30-2.30pm. Whitstable Museum. £2 per child. To book: 01227 276 998

TDA Baby & Children’s Dance Classes MondaySaturday. Mum & Babies on Thursdays. Phone Helena for details: 01227 275375

Parent and Toddler Group – Joy Lane Children’s Centre – Thursdays, session 1: 9-10.30am; session 2: 11-12.30. 01227 263998

Music Lessons With Emily - Lessons for Adults and Children in: Singing, Piano, Flute, Theory, Sight Reading, Songwriting, GCSE / A Level preparation and Sibelius. I currently have a waiting list for under 16 year olds as I am fully booked but have vacancies for adult learners who can attend in the daytime. Call Emily on 01227 282 556 or 07749 115 484.

Coffee & Craft, Thursday 1-2.30pm, free creche provided, Swalecliffe Children’s Centre. Call 01227 272103 to book. 3+ Toddler Group - St Alphege, Thursdays 9.15-10.45. 50p per family, 01227 272977 Heuristic Play - Joy Lane Children’s Centre, Thursdays 1.45-2.45pm. Drop in. 01227 263998 Chatterbox Baby and Toddler Group – St John’s Church Centre, Swalecliffe. Fridays 9.30-11.30am. 01227 792835 Locomotion - Fridays 10-10.45 (2-5) Baby Loco 1111.30 (6 months-2). Joy Lane Children’s Centre - 01227 263998. For Swalecliffe Children’s Centre call 01227 272103 Find a Voice (lends equipment to people with speech & Communication difficulties) Fridays 10-11am, Joy Lane Children’s Centre: 01227 263998 Story time – Whitstable Library, Oxford Street. Fridays, 2-2.30pm, call 01227 273309 Friday Fun Group – Middle Wall United Reformed Church – 9.30-11.30am. Waiting list - 01227 771766 or 263959 Dads’ group - Joy Lane Children’s Centre - Fridays 1-3pm. 01227 263998

Whitstable Home Education Group Tuesdays 1.303pm. Penny: 01227 773155, transitionwhitstable.org.uk, moonmama@inflatablecookie.com Whitstable Majorettes and Pom Teams - age 5+, St Peters Church Hall, Cromwell Street, Whitstable, Monday 4-6pm, £2 per session. 07900 478863 Adult Education Chinese Mandarin Lessons for Adult/GCSE. Phone Seamay: 01227 772393 or email seamaychinese@hotmail.com Under 25 Family Planning & Sexual Health Clinic (Drop in) 10.30-11.30 1st Thursday of every month, starting Oct 7. Joy Lane Children’s Centre 01227 26399

FITNESS Adult Classes: Beginners/Improvers Monday-Friday at TDA. Ballet, Tap, Pilates/Yoga, Dance-fit low impact. Call Helena for details: 01227 275375 American Square Dancing at the W.I. Hall, Chestfield. Fridays 7:30-9:30pm. 01227 275455. Beginners Mondays 3-4.30pm. Aqua Aerobics Mondays 4.45-5.45pm, Fridays 9.3010.30am - Tree Tops Retreat, Wraik Hill, £4.50/class inc tea or coffee. Booking essential. 01227 280265, 07850 104560

Pre-school Children Gardening Groups - Mondays 9am, drop in to Joy Lane Children’s Centre (also other days) call: 01227 263998. 1-2pm Swalecliffe Children’s Centre, Drop-in, 01227 2727103 Impressions & Expressions Mondays 9.30 10.30 pre-book at Joy Lane Children’s Centre on 01227 263998 School Children/After-School Clubs 11+ and GCSE/A Level Mathematics tuition by qualified Mathematics teacher, Whitstable and Herne Bay area, Tel: (01227) 283816 After School Homework Club, ages 8-14, Seasalter Christian Centre, Tuesdays, term-time, 3.45-5.45, £1 including cooked tea, drinks & snacks. Call Jill: 07730 070 933. Community choir for children of St Alphege CE school, Whitstable Junior school and Whitstable Endowed CE school. Every Tuesday during term time 8.30-8.50am, St Alphege Community room. 01227 272977 Cricket - Saturday Colts - ages 6-11. 9.15am, £1 per child, including drink. Register at http://www. whitstablecc.tripod.com or at Belmont Road ground on Saturday morning.

Back fit Pilates. Classes for all over strength, flexibility and rehabilitation with qualified teacher, who has a strong therapy and personal training background. Elizabeth will help you confidently improve your posture and over all physique, whilst having fun! Classes are held on Thursday in Whitstable, day and evening. Call Elizabeth on 07748 988851 Badminton courts at CCW available to hire Saturdays 9-12pm. 07751 307708 Ballroom & Latin American Dancing, Tuesdays 1.303pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 274880 Burn Fat, Get Fit! - with Personal Training and Classes. Boot Camps - Tuesday 7pm, Thursday 6:30pm and Friday 7am on Church St playing field. Buggy workout - Friday 11am Meet on Tankerton Slopes 45 min. Run Training - Friday 12.30 on Church St playing field 45 min. CALL MARK - 079689 55526 or e-mail Mark@ bodyworks-pt.co.uk. Check www.bodyworks-pt.co.uk for more information. Fitness to music for over 50s Healthy-Steps Class (up to here in bold please) A medically developed, approved exercise programme done sitting or standing.

Heart & Soul

LADY DECORATING SERVICE • Let me create the look you’ve always wanted • Friendly advice and approachable • All aspects of decorating • Furniture painting • No job too small

Contact Eve on: 07714 957974

TRIED AND TRUSTED LOCAL BRAND The Whitstable IMP continues to serve the local community, we are welcomed into the homes of local residents month in month out, we are a trusted source of local information.

Don’t take our word for it...

Five lucky IMP will ineach pair of tickets Since I started advertising my readers music tuition services The IMP,win I have a seen an immense increase in telephone enquiries. As a result I am now fullyComedy booked and have a waiting list. to one show in The OyOySter Festival The IMP has a great balance of stories, local information and advertisements, many people willWhich always read it, rather than toss it inplayed the recycling As a result it’sPlayhouse? a safe and affordable Comedian has not Thebin. Whitstable advertising bet. I highly recommend it! Emily Peasgood, local musician and music teacher. A) Jo Brand

B) Ken Dodd

C) Paul Merton

16,000 Magazines distributed every month in Whitstable

You could be answer, promoting your business to the and localsend community, prices Circle your complete your details your reply to; start form only £25 per month. OyOySter Competition The IMP, PO Box 290, Whitstable CT5 9AH

Name:

Call today to book your ad into the next issue 01227 262 753 Address: Phone:

The IMP PO Box 290, Whitstable CT5 9AH Email: mel@the-imp.co.uk www.the-imp.com Winners will be drawn at random, one pair of tickets per show, tickets may not be exchanged. There is no cash alternative. Promoter: Nick Wilty Please do not contact me with special offers 

what’s on? whitstable what’s on? whitstable £4 per session £3 OAP’s, great music and dance. Mondays 2 - 3pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre. Bridget 07916 072174 www.lebedmethod.com Fitness to Music with bums, legs & tums - Mondays 12.15-1.15pm, Tree Tops Retreat, Wraik Hill, £4.50/class inc tea or coffee. Booking essential. 01227 280265, 07850 104560 Jelly Legs Running Club – Meets every Monday night at 6.30pm in various locations in Whitstable and Herne Bay – All abilities welcome. Please contact Sarah on 07871 275269, sarah@jelly-legs.co.uk or www.jelly-legs. co.uk for more information.

Oyster Lacemakers - Mondays, 4–7pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 276921 Oyster Singers - Every Monday (except holidays) 7.15pm at Tankerton Castle. Old and new songs in 4 part harmony. 01227 793155 Photography - Digital Camera Course Tuesdays 3-5pm, Umbrella Centre. £5 registration, £12.50 for 5 week course. Beginners & Improvers. Advanced class also available. Call 01227 274880 for more details Reading Group - Swalecliffe Library, 01227 792645

Low impact keep fit - Mondays 12.15-1.15pm, Umbrella Centre, Suzi: 07702 386176

Samba Pelo Mar samba band, Tuesdays 7-9pm at Whitstable Junior School. Call 01227 281838.

PILATES CLASSES - Mondays 5:30pm-6:45pm at the Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable.

Scrabble Club - Mondays 10.30-12.30pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 274880

Walk and talk - Wednesdays 10.30am from Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre: 01227 274880 Yoga and Relaxation with Chrissie Monday and Tuesday evenings 7-8pm and 8.15-9.15pm, Longfield Court Garden Room, Swalecliffe. £6. Tuesday mornings 10-11 and Thursday mornings 9.30-10.30 Whitstable Castle. Friendly drop-in classes. £7. Speaker and personal tutor. Please ring Chrissie 01227 275000. Yoga - Mondays 1.20-2.20pm, Umbrella Centre, Suzi: 07702 386176

Whitstable Flower Club - Whitstable Youth & Community Center, Tower Parade, 2nd Thursday every month @ 2 pm. Annual membership or visitors welcome.Ann 01227 361995. Whitstable Indoor Bowling Club - open 9.30am-10pm. 01227 277 692 Whitstable Over 60s Centre, Waterloo Road (next to Baptist Church). Mon-Sat, 10am-1pm. Refreshments available. Drop in or call 01227 272093.

Yoga - Mondays 1.45-2.45pm & 6.30-7.30pm, £4.50/ class inc tea or coffee. Booking essential. Tree Tops Retreat, Wraik Hill, 01227 280265, 07850

Whitstable Photographic Group – 1st & 3rd Friday each month, 8-10pm, The Castle, Tower Hill. 01227 275936

COMMUNITY GUIDE

Whitstable Short Mat Bowls Club - Fridays & Sundays 7.30pm, Umbrella Centre. 01227 794600

Clubs/Societies

Whitstable Stroke Club - Fridays 3.30-5.30pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 266827

Arts and crafts for adults - Thursdays 10am-12, Umbrella Centre: 01227 274880

Whitstable Twinning Association - 01227 793212 or JOGI102@aol.com

Book Club - Tankerton, 3rd Thursday in month 7.30pm. Friendly group of mixed ages reading a variety of fiction. Prospective new members are invited to contact Tim Mason on 01227 272126

Whitstable Women Writers, first Monday of the month, 8pm, new members welcome, 01227 771126

Book club - 1st Thursday of the month, 6.30-9pm, Umbrella Centre. Movie every other month. 01227 274880 East Kent Model Railway Society - Wednesdays 7.30pm, Club house in the Old Dairy (by Castle Stores), Castle Road. 01227 275157 Free EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Thursdays 10-4 at Umbrella Centre. Light tapping of points on the body and some taking. Can alleviate pain. 01227 274880 Flowers and Crafts Club - Tuesdays 7-9.30pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 281138 Needles and Natter - Thursdays 2.30-4.30pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 274880 Needles & Pins - Thursdays 12-2pm, Main Hall Umbrella Centre. Sewing classes for all abilities, call 01227 274880.

Short Mat Bowls - Friday and Sunday evenings, Umbrella Centre, 01227 794600

Council Services Recycling Information: 01227 862 247; Recycling Collections, Banks, Sacks; Domestic Refuse Collection; Dog Fouling: 0800 031 9091 Health Chestfield Medical Centre – 0844 477 3073 Saddleton Road Surgery - 08443878666 Seasalter Surgery - 01227 772327 Whitstable Health Centre – 0844 477 2566 Estuary View Health Centre - 01227 284300 Seasalter Community Pharmacy - 0844 3878111 Estuary View Pharmacy - 01227 277488 Out of Hours service – 0844 800 1234 NHS Direct - including Out of Hours Pharmacies 0845 46 47

English and Maths Tutoring Sarah McLeod B.Ed (hons) 1990 Advanced Skills Teacher(AST) Full Police CRB Check I am delighted to offer individual tutoring for 5 ~ 11 year olds Would your child benefit from extra help with: Handwriting? Reading? Story writing? Grammar? Multiplication? Fractions? Homework?

Confidence boost guaranteed Please telephone 01227 266743 or 07876176361

what’s on? www.the-imp.co.uk what’s on? Hypnotherapy for Smoking is the least expensive within a 20 mile radius. Based in Chestfield. Call Peter Corrigan on 01227 792359 or email: peter.corrigan@ tesco.net www.stopsmoking-kent.co.uk

Stop Smoking Service - 0800 849 4444 Blood Donation – 08457 711 711 Disability Information and Advice Line Tel: 01227 771155 NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service 0800 085 6606

Reflexology & Massage at Body Mind and SOLE Denise Fasulo, MAR (Member of the Association of Reflexologists). Professional treatment in pleasant surroundings. Call Whitstable 01227 275855

Local Policing Police surgeries and meetings: www.kent.police.uk Whitstable: 01227 868028 Chestfield - 01227 868028 or 0777 222 6106 Gorrell - 0777 222 5966 Harbour - 07980 683530 or 0777 222 6035 Seasalter & Yorkletts - 01227 868028 Swalecliffe & Tankerton - 01227 868028 or 01227 868028

Reflexology at Sole Indulgence for stress reduction, relaxation & better health. “If you haven’t tried it, it’s a must do.” Sarah, Whitstable. Gift vouchers available. New - Hot Stones Reflexology. Call Alison on 01227 272131 www.soleindulgence.co.uk Beauty

Volunteer Services Elderly or disabled and can’t access public transport? Whitstable Volunteer Car Scheme: 01227 264743 Volunteers Needed Whitstable Volunteer Car Scheme - drivers needed to take elderly or disabled to appointments. If you have time to volunteer please call 01227 264743 Whitstable Volunteer Centre - Volunteers recruited to work in many different charities. Contact volunteering@ whitstablevc.org.uk or call 01227 772248

LOCAL SERVICES Alternative Therapies Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Ear Candles, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage. In the comfort of your own home or in Debra’s therapy room. Call Debra Maybourne, Holistic Therapist, 01227 276 881 or 07872 622 023 CHANGE YOUR LUCK – CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Do you feel you could make more of life? Whether you want to supercharge your confidence, become more relaxed or gain more control so that you can focus on creating the life YOU want, we can help. www. pureserendipity.co.uk ; 0845 579 4262

Beauty Secrets at home - Mobile Beauty Treatments, Acrylic Nails/Art, Spray Tanning & Waxing. SPECIAL OFFER: Acrylic Nails & Spray Tan just £40! Evening/ weekend appointments available. Discount on tanning parties. 8 years’ experience, qualified and insured: 07932007845 bbeautiful mobile beauty therapy & beauty room. Bridal make-up packages, Facials, O.P.I Manicures & Pedicures, UV Gel nails, Lash/Brow tints, Waxing, Individual lashes. Pamper parties and Teenage make-up parties. Gift vouchers available. Insured and a member of Associated Beauty Therapists. Call Rachel on 07784223287 Emphasising Beauty - Semi-permanent make-up. Eyebrows, eyeliner and lips. Eyelash extensions individually applied (silk and coloured available). Creative nail extensions, Jessica Manicures and Pedicures. Over 13 years experience. Qualified, insured and licensed. 07902877309 01227 264001 www. emphasisingbeauty.co.uk Carers Tender Loving Carers Domiciliary Ltd – Providers of Personal and Domestic Care to the elderly and younger less able within the community. For a FREE, no obligation assessment and enquiry, please call on 01227 772515. For employment opportunities please also call the number above. www.tenderlovingcarers.com Childcare DAISY CHAIN NURSERY SCHOOL - we are open every day during term time from 9.15 to noon with extended hours on Mondays and Thursdays 9.15 to 3.15. We welcome visits - please phone for appointment, 07947 819 348 (nursery hours) 01227 773059

FOOT FRIEND - Caring Chiropody, the sole mate for your feet. The gentle foot health service in your own home. Visits within a 5 mile radius of town centre. Call Rochelle Lewis on 07974008120 Holistic Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage. Treatment room in Whitstable; home visits within 3 mile radius. Gift vouchers, taster sessions and pamper events. Contact Liz Compton on 07931201148 or email CChasComp@aol.com, www.therapybythesea.co.uk Hypnotherapy at Q Hypnotherapy, based in Whitstable. Details at www.Qhypnotherapy.co.uk. Call Lisa Barnett on 0800 612 8153

Computer Repair Whitstable Computer Repair - All types of help with your PC, no call-out fee within 10 mile radius of Whitstable. Very competitive rates. www.WhitstableComputerRepair. co.uk or call 0800 224 8824 HDG Networks: the only Trading Standards-Approved and Microsoft-Certified computer repair and IT support company in East Kent, based in Whitstable. www.hdgnet.com / 08000 434638 / 01227 280282. Quote “IMP” for a £5 discount off your first callout

what’s on? whitstable what’s on? whitstable Counselling

Retailers

Whitstable Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre. Feeling unable to cope and need somebody to talk to and think things through? Confidential, UKCP & BACP Registered with 15 years experience. Contact Deborah Gibbons on 01227 261159. Reduced rates for those on low incomes.

*Ripple Farm Organics* ORGANIC & LOCAL - Crundale, Canterbury CT4 7EB. Boxes delivered to your area. 01227 730898 (answer-phone) www.ripplefarmorganics.co.uk

Cromwell Road Counselling & Meditation Centre – Do you need to find different ways of coping with life? Do you need someone to listen? Counselling, Psychotherapy or Meditation could help; for Adults and Children. Phone Karin Heinitz/Christine McAllen, Tel: 01227 273580 Curtain Making

Sunlock Blinds - Blinds for home conservatory or office. Made to measure, vertical, venetians, wooden, rollers, flyscreens, outside canopies. Upholstery Foam also available. Home visits arranged, free no obligation quotes. Free fitting service. Family-run business 32 years, 01227 281191; 07828 564082 Tarot Consultant Experienced and professional Reader and Teacher of Tarot in Whitstable. Private readings, parties, talks and gift vouchers available. 8 week courses at Horsebridge Centre. See www.suzannecorbie.co.uk. Call Suzanne on 07732 493 014 or email info@suzannecorbie.co.uk

Affordable bespoke curtain and blind making service. Free estimates and measuring service. Co-ordinated soft furnishings, kitchenware and fabric gifts. Fabric also available to buy. Call Karen Mansfield Originals 01795 535348 or 07903 193390. Curtains & Blinds professionally made, all hand-finished, alterations undertaken, 30 yrs’ experience. Call Jan 01227 792729 or 07729 895123 Home Maintenance Chimney Sweep and Vac, ICS registered and fully insured, covering Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham and surrounding areas. Tel: 01227 264427, mob: 07780523757, email: dvdmarm@tiscali.co.uk

F.T.S. Electrical Installations, all aspects of electrical work undertaken. Home Buyers/ Landlord surveys and reports, and periodic inspections. Door entry and alarm systems. Fully Qualified and Part P and Napit registered, Call Paul Fletcher on 01795 539302 & 07885 587350. Flat Pack Rescue, a fast and efficient flat-pack furniture assembly service. Don’t risk DIY, call an expert! Paul 07801814511 www.flatpackrescue.co.uk

High Quality Painters and Decorators. With her skilled

team, can transform your house, and work with you to create the look you want. 18 years’ experience, Special Paint Finishes,Painted Furniture,Kitchens, Colour and Design Advise. Call Victoria on: 01795 539302 & 07970303610 Lady Painter & Decorator, 30 years’ experience, clean & tidy worker, no job too small. Call Kim on 01227 791 524 or 07792 195 411 Swann Plumbing Services is a small familyrun plumbing & heating firm. We undertake all plumbing work from a leaky tap to a new boiler, please check website for a full list of services and local testimonials. Trading Standards Approved, OFTEC and Gas Safe Registered. 01227 262 585 www.swannplumbing.com Family History Who do you think you are? Would you like some help tracing your family history? Why not call me, Richard on 01227 281771 or e-mail rhove@tiscali.co.uk and I will be happy to discuss how I can help. Gardening Gardening/Property Maintenance - No job too small. Whitstable area only. Tree pruning, lawn mowing/tidying, hedge trimming, fencing, carpentry/ woodwork projects for gardens. Call 07835 665 707 Parties Partylite - Candles and Home Accessories? Quality fragrant candles in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes. Tri-Glow Reed Diffusers. Have an evening/coffee morning with friends and host a candle party. Monthly Hostess/Guest specials. Call: Karen 07956 575980 www.candlesulite.com

Weddings Beautiful Wedding Cakes, reasonably priced, made to your specific requirements, phone Chrissie for a free consultation on 07511 009 757. Pictures and testimonials on Chrissie’s Kitchen facebook group or at www.chrissies-kitchen.co.uk Need a Wedding/Function band? Enquire at: www. mybandagency.co.uk/site/book/IMP001 to be sent options and links to available bands and music. The ultimate bespoke bridal hairdresser, make-up artist and facialists in the comfort of your boudoir & hotel room. It’s like having your very own fairy godmother on your wedding day. For a consultation contact us on 07807 892 857 Wedding Singer - Let professionally-trained soprano Christina make your day special. Repertoire to suit your needs, call for a free consultation: 07511 009 757

FURTHER AFIELD UK Emerald Quays, Shoreham-by-Sea Nr Brighton ‘Quayside’ is a 2 bedroom luxury apartment with indoor heated pool, spa and gym Sleeps up to 5. American fridge/freezer, dishwasher etc. £450pw April-June. For availability, pictures and rates visit all year: www.holidaylettings.co.uk/94431 Shoreham Beach. Call 07799 263765 /07771 858889 Abroad Stay in our yurts, in the hills of Andalucia, southern Spain. 1hr Malaga, 30 mins coast. Perfect for walking, exploring local white villages, horse riding, relaxing. For more info please visit our website: www.yurt-holidays-spain.com. Email jackyfaulkner@hotmail. com, tel 0034 951321861.

To be included contact christina@the-imp.co.uk. Price for 40-word insertion: 1 month - £15 3 months - £30 6 months - £50 Non-profit organisations FREE subject to space Deadline for March insertion is February 14th. For classified (semi-display) or display advertising call Mel on 01227 262753

The IMP Nov 2010.indd 6

18/10/2010 14:

Call us now: 01227 281648

TRIBUNE SUITE Pan, Cistern, Seat

£120

IMPALA SUITE

Pan, Cistern and Seat, Basin with Pedestal

g Hours Openin .30-5.30 on-Fri 7 M

-4.00 Sat 9.00

£225

MONICA SUITE

Pan, Cistern and Seat, Basin with Pedestal

£190

ZETO SUITE

Pan, Cistern and Seat, Basin with Pedestal

£250

KAPELLO SUITE

Pan, Cistern and Seat, Basin with Pedestal

£250

ODESSA SUITE

Back to wall Pan & Seat, SemiRecess Basin with 1 Tap Hole

ALLBITS Plumbing Supplies Unit 60, John Wilson Industrial Estate, Kent, CT5 3QT Whitstable

£165

ALL Price Include VAT at 17.5%