Whitstable IMP ISSUE 20 AUGUST 2010 by Mel Birkett

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AUGUST 2010

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

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

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WELCOME TO THE AUGUST ISSUE OF THE WHITSTABLE IMP!

love Whitstable in all weathers but I think we’d all agree that it really comes into its own in the summer. The 2010 Oyster Festival has been and gone, but the long summer holidays stretch ahead of us and there’s still the Regatta and the Carnival to look forward to, among other things. We’ve had feedback that you’d like to see new things, so for your reading enjoyment this month we’ve included puzzles and a short

story by a local writer - to help you relax on some of those lazy summer afternoons. Have a wonderful summer and, as ever, do write in with your points of view, questions or feedback - we love hearing from you. Christina & The IMP Team The Whitstable IMP, PO Box 290, Whitstable CT5 9AH

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 cake-making, has recently rediscovered running, 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 loves writing film reviews, and will be writing reviews for the IMP between course work and writing for the university’s paper, ‘The Pebble’. Georgie Mind – Georgie is 18 and has lived in Whitstable most of her life. Currently studying A levels at Canterbury College in English, Art History, Philosophy and Psychology, she hopes to start a degree course in Art History next year. Georgie is very passionate about promoting arts in the community and thinks that the diversity of the wonderful Whitstable art scene should be celebrated! 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. Jane Napper – Jane, a Dental Hygienist at the Harbour Practice, has lived in Whitstable for 35 years, and used to run The Fabric Shop in Harbour Street. At that time she had small children and entering the Carnival was a good way to have fun and advertise the business. She still loves the Carnival and now has time to help the Committee with promoting this lovely event. Jessica Resner – Jessica is 9 years old and has 3 brothers; Cameron (13) and Reece and Ryan (5). Her best friend at school is Molly and they enjoy singing and dancing together. She loves doing art at school and is in the Korfball team. Jessica also enjoys horse riding, kayaking at Seasalter, reading, gardening and helping her Nanny with her bees. Her favourite shop in Whitstable is The Sugarboy.

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Nelson P. Jefferson – Nelson P. Jefferson is the 90-year old drummer of The Near Legendary Blue Chickens and hails originally from Memphis Tennessee, although has been a resident of Faversham for some years now. He can sometimes be seen sitting in his rocking chair on the front porch or else fruitlessly panning for gold on the banks of the creek.

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WHITSTABLE CARNIVAL

he Oyster Festival and the Regatta are over for another year, but fear not! There are more summer treats in store for Whitstable, one of which is the Carnival! The 2010 Carnival will be held on Saturday August 7, and at 113 years old, it is steeped in the history of Whitstable families and businesses that have taken part in this wonderful old event, still around for us to enjoy today. And despite its age our 2010 Carnival has firmly moved into the 21st century, with a new, fresh and vibrant look, including a logo designed by students at Christ Church University, under the direction of lecturer Paul Cook, and an excellent website by James Montgomery from Realising Designs. Miss Whitstable and her Court still represent the tradition of young ladies who are chosen to act as ambassadors for our town, and are expected to present themselves as responsible young citizens who are courteous and confident. They will be required to attend 12 different Carnivals around the East Kent Coast, right through to November, and during this time they will make speeches, open events, and meet the towns’ dignitaries. But, of course, our own Carnival Parade presents the best opportunity for the girls to enjoy their responsibilities.

The parade is open for anyone to enter, from friends, families and neighbours, through to businesses and groups or clubs, who can use this great opportunity to advertise to thousands of local people. This year the traditional Carnival competition to ‘Spot The Odd Object’ in shop windows has been sponsored by over 50 businesses. Prizes of £50 £20 and £10 make this an exciting family event, so look out for the posters designed by Whitstable artist Penny Crowther telling you which shop windows to look in. And another £50 is there to be won if you have one of our newly designed Carnival Programmes by Nicoleta Craciun, so be sure to return the slip to see if you have the lucky one! There are so many ways to make Whitstable Carnival your event, you can sign up as a Facebook Fan, send in your photos of past parades to add to our archives, or get involved in the running of this piece of Whitstable’s history, or you can simply turn up and watch the parade.

COMMUNITY

Our Carnival brings people of this lovely old town together, not for any particular reason other than to have some fun and be a bit silly for a while. So have a look on our website www. whitstablecarnival.co.uk. It’s free to enter so join in the fun and be part of it! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Arts Review: The Readers

Whitstable Library, Oxford Street, 19th June 2010

he email read something like, “We are in Whitstable tomorrow. At the library from 14h30. Come and play...” I dropped the phone dreamily and continued on on sleep-time journey. I woke early, as one does with three small angel babies, to find that receiving the email was not a dream. A long lost friend had been found and it was he who had contacted me to let me know that he had developed into a different creature and that I should visit with him and some like-minded friends who had been invited to perform as part of the Biennale 2010. I could hardly wait and at two o’ clock I put Samuel on my shoulders and we walked to our

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It was pretty late on Friday night and I heard the familiar sound of ‘email received’ from my beloved iPhone. I am one of those people who cannot ignore emails or texts very easily so i reached for my phone. To be honest, I was not sure if I was dreaming or not...

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ARTS & EXHIBITIONS library where we were greeted by an awesome collective of mind-blowing souls who recreated Whitstable, and indeed the Kent area in the most phenomenal way... They are THE READERS. They describe their work as “a literary musical fusion of transcendental post-avant-punk and neoclassicedelica, using a range of instruments, from vintage electronica and handmade Theremins, to the musical saw and harmonized glasses, as well as both classical and untrainable singers.” Following Alain Renais’ vision that “libraries are the repositories for all the memories of the world,” The Readers explored the memories of the people of Kent through its great literary heritage. Books transformed included Dickens’ Bleak House, Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, Maugham’s Of Human Bondage, Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and T S Eliot’s The Waste Land. I am not sure what Samuel made of their work, but I absolutely loved it. I came away feeling as though I had been fed. More than that, I came away realising not only that I had been fed, but that I had been very, very hungry. I feel so proud of my friend Ramon, who has indeed metamorphasised into an incredibly vibrant creature capable of changing the world in a wonderful and interesting way. I

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am sure that the other creatures in this inspiring

collective are just as capable of helping all that see them see things a little differently. www.thereadersart.com Malissa Taylor

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California, has isolated a gene called DRD4 which is more common in such people. New technologies have allowed engineers to design coasters that change speeds quickly, shoot up hundreds of feet into the air, and make all sorts of twists, subjecting the body to intense forces. Farley suggests that extreme fairground rides tend to appeal to those of us who lead stressful, structured or controlled lives. “Roller coasters are a way of breaking out of the humdrum and expectations of everyday life,” he says. Theme parks also allow us to act like children again; to behave a little wildly. “Where else in the world can you scream at the top of your lungs and throw your arms in the air?” asks Farley? “If you did that in most other places, they’d probably put you through a psychological evaluation.” Adventure parks are also a great way of bringing families or friends together. Riders share the thrill and adventure of having survived what feels like an extreme experience, even though the rides there are actually very safe. If you’re looking for a great day out this summer where you can get in touch with your inner risktaker and feel closer to family at the same time, head for the nearest theme park. It’ll be a scream!

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A few months ago we had a draw to win a set of Dosh Archer’s children’s books. The winner was nine-year-old Jessica Resner, who wanted the books for her twin brothers Reece and Ryan who are five. She has kindly written an illustrated review of their favourite book for The IMP.

BOOK REVIEW

The characters:

Mrs rabbit Nurse percy Little bear

Mr rabbit Doctor Glenda Five rabbits

I liked this book because: There are loads of things going on at once, so it’s really exciting. There’s a good part and a bad part but that’s what I like in a story. The good

What is it about? This book is about a rabbit who is having little rabbits but on her way to the hospital, she gets hit by a bike and her foot gets trapped in the wheel and the little bear who was on it got trapped under it and scraped his knee. But soon the pengamedics come to help them and take them to the hospital where Mrs Rabbit has her little rabbits. More information on all of Dosh Archer’s books can be found at: www.bloomsbury. com/childrens or on Amazon. Jessica Resner

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MUSIC

here is nothing watered-down about this band. They are not another ‘fencepop’ band who have nothing to say and make music just so that it complies with what can and can’t be played on the radio. They are real, sincere and a definitely not whimsical. A true contribution to the wonderful world of music, SIZEN have been gracing the audial world since around 2002. Their current line-up was finalised 2008, and they have been moving steadfastly since then like a gripping tsunami of sound over the namby-pamby world of fence-music forcing people to stop, take notice and actively listen to music. This is not the kind of band that one can hear while peeling the potatoes... To put it bluntly, “... this is no nostalgic trip - SIZEN have simply put song writing at the very centre of their existence, and... aim to bring rock music kicking and screaming into the new millennium.” In their words: “SIZEN is a war cry of four dedicated and focussed musicians who aspire to play the BIG STAGE in the world of musical chaos. Committed to our music we deliver a solid, raw sound with interesting licks and riffs and a message that we are here to play music we enjoy. Whilst maintaining the important balance of enjoying life we see this as essential in creating music that moves us as well as our audience. As individuals, we see many issues in life differently but even with such differences of opinion our music

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unifies us whilst also, we hope, creating a bridge of understanding between us and our audiences. What are our aims for the future? That’s an easy question to answer. Write, record and hopefully perform tonnes more original music worldwide, anywhere and everywhere where our sound and direction will be enjoyed” SIZEN are: Dan Smith (Bassist) who not only glues the band together but also runs DS Guitars, a company that creates guitars and basses in beautiful detail from conception to final instrument; Dudley Ross (Guitarist) who plays extraordinary sounds; Max Andrews (Vocalist) who keeps the listeners on their audial feed and Loz Smith (Drums) who scaffolds the music in the most interesting way. Their album ‘What do you see?’, released in 2009, was produced by Joe Gibb at Mighty Atom Studios. It is a symphony of nine pieces of polished and insightful music guaranteed to take the listener out of complacency. Do check them out whenever you can but be prepared to be forced to listen to music in a way which few have the opportunity to do. This band is about getting us off the fence and into the groove! Find out more at www.myspace.com/sizenband, www.sizen.co.uk or contact Lucy at LDP Promotions: www.ldppromotions.com or 07834 354618. Malissa Taylor

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Certificate: 12A

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love the ‘Twilight’ franchise. I love it a lot. Stephanie Mayer’s ‘Eclipse’ was one of my favourite books from the series so I was eager and excited for the screen adaptation and entered the cinema for a preview screening of the movie with a big smile slapped across my face - praying it would stay that way throughout. ‘Eclipse’ starts where ‘New Moon’ left off; Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) are safely back together in Forks, after their escapades in Italy with the Volturi. However, in Seattle, vicious mass-murders are taking place and the Cullen family are soon aware that this isn’t just random violence. To make matters worse, Bella is still torn between her Vampire soul mate Edward and her Werewolf friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner) whose feelings for her are rather apparent. When the Cullens discover the violence in Seattle is linked to Bella, the Vampires must stand and fight for her safety, but they are going to need a little help from some unlikely sources. British filmmaker David Slade has now picked up the franchise, a director whose filmography is hardly ‘Hollywood’. He made such films as ‘Hard Candy’ (2005); a brilliant but warped paedophile drama and ’30 Days of Night’ (2007) which is a Vampire movie, but it’s brutally violent and explicit, unlike ‘Eclipse’. But despite coming from a rougher cinematic background, Slade has managed to capture all the essence and character of the story, as well as making it his own. So, did I still have a smile when I left the film? Absolutely. In fact, it was bigger than when I entered. ‘Eclipse’ feels more grown-up; sure the romance is still slushy and the dialogue is laced with puns and one-liners but that’s part of its charm. Fans will be pleased to know that the movie sticks to the novel, just like the previous two features have done. As I said with ‘New Moon’, Stewart is the star of these films; she is the actress that holds the movies together. Her presence on-screen is absorbing and she’ll definitely have a decent future ahead of her. Another thing that pleasantly surprised me was Lautner. He’s still ‘ab-fab’ and still lacking clothing but his acting has come on in heaps and bounds. He feels a bit more rounded now and serves a screen purpose that’s not just purely for eye-candy. Another pleasing thing was the action; Slade’s past films have had a major impact on the violence in this film. Some of the fight sequences could have easily made this film a higher certificate if they were bloodier. I think this is great for the franchise as it will open more commercial doors and attract a wider male audience. The picture is filled with beautiful cinematography that pulls the audience into the screen, has a decent pace that doesn’t leave any spots of boredom and it sports a brilliant soundtrack with some great names from the Indie and Alternative world. I haven’t got anything really bad to say about this one; I know I’m biased because I’ve been a fan for ages but as an entire film it was great: entertaining, involving and exciting, everything you’d want from a big Hollywood production. Go see ‘Eclipse’, even if you’re a guy, and whether you’re a ‘Twilight’ fan or not - there’s plenty to enjoy for everyone.

FILM REVIEW

VERDICT: 5 out of 5 – a solid and entertaining film that will please many. Whether you watch it for the romance, the action or for Lautner’s abs, you will still have a brilliant time. Chris Haydon

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BOOK REVIEW

The Taste of Sorrow – Jude Morgan

There is nothing particularly new in Jude Morgan’s novel about the Bronte sisters. As the writer himself points out, their life stories are already very well known. So what makes it such a compelling read? The Taste of Sorrow covers the life of the three famous sisters, from the death of their mother, through their experiences of school, working life, friendship and tentative romance. Charlotte is at the centre of the story, but Morgan wisely chooses not to have her as narrator. Instead he gives voice to deep, enigmatic Emily and careful, contemplative Anne, as well as the lesser known supporting characters – particularly Patrick Bronte, the girls’ father, who outlived them all. The most frequently told tales from Bronte history are here: the experiences at Cowan Bridge which shaped the story of Jane Eyre; the arrival of the toy soldiers and the creation of their intricate fantasy worlds; and the eventual visit to London to prove their separate identities. However, it is the smaller details which run alongside these that turn this into a powerful work of fiction. Even though the reader is aware of how it all ends, it is a page turner to the finish. Whatever your acquaintance with the Bronte sisters, this is an excellent read.

The Mousehole Cat – Antonia Barber and Nicola Bayley It’s hard to know where to begin with this beautiful, lyrical, multi-layered children’s book. As you pick it up and leaf through, the first thing that strikes you is the detail of Bayley’s illustrations. Each page is lovingly decorated with vivid pictures which draw you into the story. Even those pages taken up with text boast intricate themed borders. Then, once you begin to read, the poetic power of Barber’s language takes you further into the world of myth and fairytale. The story is simple enough – Tom, the fisherman, lives with his cat Mowzer in the village of Mousehole. Their life is simple and happy, until the Great Storm Cat prevents the men from fishing and the community faces starvation. Tom sets out one December evening to brave the storm and Mowzer travels with him, purring and singing to tame the winds and rain. Like the best tales for children, there is no oversimplification here – language and pictures alike are deep and rich, which is what lends the story its power. Whether reading aloud or browsing quietly, there is something here to delight any reader of any age, and to move the hardest of hearts. If you know a child who has not yet discovered this book, then buy it for them now – but don’t forget to read it yourself before you pass it on.

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The Collector By Nelson P. Jefferson It was a labyrinth of steel. The metal containers were stacked up six or seven high; in place even higher. It made a natural maze, with hundreds of narrow, black crevices for my prey to lose himself in. Now and again there was a break in the serried ranks, allowing a brief glimpse of the deserted wharf beyond. I mused briefly on the time when great ships from around the world would have lined the quays, the dormant cranes reaching over to them like feeding dinosaurs, grabbing a colourful block to stack up on land. I wondered at the things they would have brought from lands afar; books, leaflets, instruction manuals – and all that cardboard packaging! But those debauched times were past, the ships long gone, the mighty cranes all but extinct, the only living link to those times the smuggler I was pursuing. Skirting around a great puddle of rusty water, I saw the mark scratched into a dented green container – not far now.

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My thoughts drifted back to the first time I had come here, exactly a year to the day before, and my first meeting with the paper smuggler. Then, I had been relying on the sleek holo-pad hanging around my neck for orientation. The schematics beamed directly from headquarters showed my position at the eastern end of the docks, just as Mikey had said.

Mikey was a greetings card trafficker, and about as dishonourable as you might expect a low-life like that to be. I found it hard to imagine; someone chopping down a valuable tree for the sake of someone’s birthday! Why not just send them a holo-greeting, like a sane person? But that’s how I thought then. Mikey had cracked easily enough.

“You think you’ve seen a stack ‘ere?” he blubbed, his nose still bleeding from the only softening-up session he’d needed, “You should see down the docks!” I had to call my heavies off then, or I might have missed the rest. “What’s down the docks then, Mikey?” I asked in my ‘reasonable-cop’ voice. “Oh, you wouldn’t believe it! Tons o’ the stuff! Old stock mostly – they say he don’t traffic, and he doesn’t push, either – all for personal use, like.” “A collector?” I had to try real hard to keep the excitement out of my voice. I’d heard of collectors, of course. Very hard to track down, since there were few leads to them, very little evidence to pin on them (unless you stumbled across their collection while they were actually there), and they could be inactive for years. They were the strongest link in any chain. Naturally, I took Mikey’s claims with a dose of salt that would have had the Ministry of Welfare breathing down my neck. The thought of really making my mark in the department, of showing those time-serving pen-pushers how the job should really be done, was almost too good to be true. I couldn’t afford to show myself up, so I went there alone. There it was, just as Mikey had described it; a yellow container with vertical blue bands – and the door was open! I looked around briefly for any signs of activity and edged close, unholstering my pistol. I was very conscious of the fact that Mikey may have been trying to lead

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N • LOCAL FICTION • LOCAL FICTION I took my time crossing the open space before the container door, staring deeply into every shadow, listening for any scuffle or click, alert for any sign of treachery. There was nothing suspicious that I could make out at all, but that open door had unnerved me and, by the time I reached it, I was surprised at the sheen of sweat on my face and I wiped my hands on my trousers before taking a firmer grip on my gun and stepping inside the steel box. The first thing I saw was the collector himself, hunched over a desk, reading. I waited, and noticed the books – hundreds, probably thousands of them, lined in neat rows, rank upon rank. They filled the container from floor to ceiling, narrow corridors formed in the space between them. I began to perspire again; the museums would have a field day with this little lot! It must be worth millions of credits. My promotion was in the bag. Now if only I could catch the perp writing! Caught in the act of voluntarily wasting paper was almost up there with murder and chopping trees down. As if he read my thoughts, the collector reached under the table, presumably into a drawer (I released the safety catch of my gun), produced a pen and proceeded to write. The moment had come.

very well have represented a whole new chain of paper smugglers, illicit printers, underground book-binders, black market literary reviewers and, of course, gangster lumberjacks, feeding an illicit desire for paper goods, to either read or, (if they were really perverse) to write on. Seemed my perp was of the latter persuasion. He was medium build, unremarkable-looking and quite well presented; none of your rat-faced rag-bags that usually infest the docks after dark. In fact, I thought the neat spectacles made him look like a professor. The collector said nothing and merely looked at me calmly as I approached him. When I think back, I’m sure that was the most disturbing aspect of the whole thing – the feeling that he had been waiting for me. He even smiled slightly as I emptied his pockets (a pen, a small spiral-bound notebook and a couple of paper clips – what a giveaway!), so I decided to put him back in his place. “You’re gonna go down for a long time for all this, you know.” “Really?” he replied quietly. Now if there’s one thing guaranteed to wind me up, it’s the calm, quiet ones. You might say it undermines my authority. I say that I prefer them to understand the reality of their crimes and break down – it’s more satisfying that way.

“I’d stop there if I were you.” I said, stepping into the main thoroughfare of the city of paper.

“Really,” I retorted, forcing my voice to match his for icy calm.

The guy didn’t even jump. He simply stopped, just as I’d asked, and put down the pen.

“And what is the crime, exactly?” the perp enquired, leaning back in his chair and looking at me as if he’s some teacher and I’m some pupil who needs a little help with a hard sum.

“Put your hands in the air and turn around, nice and slow.” The man turned. I felt a slight pang of disappointment at not recognising him from the ‘Most Wanted’ holo-boards in the office, but realised with pleasure that this therefore meant new lines of enquiry. This guy may

“I’m glad you find it all so amusing,” I said, letting my annoyance show a little. I still remember his voice; light and conversational, although his expression was earnest.

To be continued... look out for the conclusion in the September issue!

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Take great photos of your child’s party

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ou plan it; your child and their friends look forward to it, so it would be nice to have some great photos to remember it. Children’s parties are full of colour, life and movement, which makes them great photo opportunities, but also makes them a challenge. Chaos and clutter reign, and the subjects never sit still. This means that party photos are often disappointing. But with our helpful guide you can have party pics to be proud of. Delegate – One person cannot organise a party; keep children in check; serve food; find the matches for the candles and take all the photos... so delegate. If you want to take the photos get someone else to organise the event. If you’re happier organising, then find a photography-mad friend to take snaps. Get the Lowdown – The best children’s photos tend to happen when the photographer is down at their level. That’s where the magic happens. There’s a saying, ‘show: don’t tell.’ Photos taken by adults looking down from their level ‘tell’: photos taken at a child’s level ‘show’. Vary your distance – Though most of your photos should be at child level, do vary your distance. Try crouching at the edge of the room and zoom in on the action. This allows for candid shots. Mix these with a few close-ups where they’re hamming it up for the camera. If you want to shoot from above, stand on a chair to get some height. Children love to see adults doing weird things and will naturally gaze up at you! Try gathering them all close together to shout HAPPY BIRTHDAY up at the camera. Key Moments – Make sure you know when and where the cake will be cut. Use the sport

mode or burst setting on your camera as you’ll probably only get one chance to catch it. Use single shot and you might miss it! It’s in the Detail – Take a few shots of the cake before it’s cut. Try getting in really close so the frame is filled. Take photos of the room and the food before the guests arrive, and the birthday boy or girl while they’re calm and clean. Include photos of any decorations like balloons, streamers or piles of gifts. These photos look great in an album interspersed between action and people shots. To flash...or not? – If the party is outside stick with natural daylight. Most parties are held indoors, though. Some cameras have an indoor setting but sometimes you will need a flash. Flash can washout the subject giving a harsh, unnatural effect. It’s better to reduce the flash intensity if you can. If you can’t do this try taping a little micropore or 1ply of tissue over your flash to diffuse it. Experiment beforehand for the most pleasing results. Enjoy it! – Photographing children is fun. Enjoy yourself and they will too, and you should get some polished party pics. The Umbrella Centre runs five-week digital camera courses for beginners and improvers, where you can learn to use your digital camera to the full, edit images on a computer, use imaging software and create artisic effects. Courses cost £5 to register and are £12.50 for 5 weeks. Advanced classes are also available. Call the Centre for details: 01227 274880.

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BUBBLE BITS AND BOBS Whitstable Women Writers (WWW) will be hosting special guest Caroline Gilfillan at The Canterbury Laureate Scheme’s regular showcase on Sunday August 8 at 6.30 in The Jolly Sailor, 75 Northgate, Canterbury. Poet, novelist and dramatist, and a singer-songwriter to this day, in a former life Caroline played drums in feminist rock bands. All are welcome and admission is free. There will be an open mic session, and WWW will be reading a selection of their work. New members are welcome - 01227 771126 whitstablewomenwriters.blogspot.com

The Friends of the Marlowe are holding a charity dinner on October 16th at Hampstead Hotel in Sittingbourne. Hosted by comedian Dave Lee and £39.50 per ticket, they promise an evening of comedy to raise funds for The New Marlowe Theatre as well as Dave Lee’s Happy Holidays. Ticket applications to: (with s.a.e.) Dave Lee Dinners, c/o 35 Maugham Court, Whitstable Kent CT5 4RR or email enquiries david@jilldav.com. More info at: www.newmarlowetheatre.org.uk www.daveleehappyholidays.org.uk

Local Dr Cheryl Mvula sent us an update about her work in Africa with the High Five Club. (Members donate £5 per month into a communal pot and Cheryl Made in Whitstable, our very own social takes the money straight to the online network, is calling for local creative people who need it.) This month types to join the 134 members who have they have donated £500 to signed up since its launch in February by Bawa La Tumaini (Wing of Hope) local, Minna Kurkow. With over 600 images, in Kenya, a social enterprise be inspired by fellow members, join forum run by women who live on less discussions and upload pictures and video than 30p per day. They’ve come clips. Membership is £2 per year. Join at: together to use their talents to madeinwhitstable.ning.com make beautiful beaded jewellery and other fair trade handicrafts. Local creative Helen buy materials, and King has been a changing lives, Funds £5 at will a time as the project grows they familiar face at art and for their handicrafts. Through such positive and empowering interventions, will acquire valuablethey can then be craft markets around helped to establish sustainable sources of income leading to better lives for them and their business skills. More info at: Whitstable,families. but she www.bawalatumaini.com, or has branched out www.highfiveclub.co.uk. and you can now see

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A Letter from the Reg atta Chairman

Dear Friends,

The Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Clu b welcomes you to the Whitstable Regatta, 217th packed with fun, mu sic, displays, even rac the children - someth es for ing to suit all the fam ily. This year we have a series of seabor ne eve nts. On Saturday we hoping for the boats are of yester-year and on Sunday the Whitstabl Yacht Club will be org e anising the sailing eve nts. The Local Lifeboa Service will also be dem t onstrating their skills at a seabor ne rescue not forgetting the exc , itement of the Pirate Attack for the childre involving lots and lots n, of water. (Please brin g water your pistol to repel the invaders.) help The Saturday finale will be at about 9.30pm with the Grand Firewo Display out at sea. On rk Sunday there will be a Flying Display from Hanger 11 World Wa r 2 Collection Spitfire , which is the only one type in the world to of its be still flying with its original 1945 Merlin helping to celebrate engine 70 years since the Bat tle of Britain. Medieval history will be brought to life wit h the East Kent Historical Organisation; certain ly worth a look and exciting to watch, and throughout the two days there are a ma gnificent array of sta sideshows and all the lls, fun of the fair. Don’t forget to bring your dog along on SU NDAY (NOT SATURDA for the Regatta Dog Y) Show, and for the mo toring enthusiast the be motor bikes, cus re will tomised bikes, and some of the latest mo cars to dream about dels of or even test drive. And it’s back - The Greasy Pole - we have secure d a boat and we pla n to hold this histori on Saturday 31st Jul c event y at 1pm – be there, I double dare you! Our thanks to the ma ny people who have made this event pos and special thanks to sible, all the Lions, helpers and Lions Clubs tha supported and help t have us over the years. Mike Shaw Chairman Whitstable Regatta Committee 01227 274313

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Pack It In!

How to tackle your holiday packing Excitement, anticipation and stress: it must be the holiday season! This year, forget last-minute panic-packing and plan ahead. Set aside holiday bits and bobs in the weeks leading up to your departure date. A large box is a great ally because you can fling in anything you want to take with you that won’t be required beforehand. The key word to tension-free packing is ‘simplify’. Simplifying gives you control which in turn alleviates stress. It sounds obvious, but spend time to create a checklist and tick off the items as you pack them. Don’t forget special items such as contact lens solutions and your child’s favourite teddy! Airlines sometimes change baggage allowances so check in advance and then check again just before you leave. We all have a tendency to pack as though we’re emigrating to our destination permanently, but minimalist packing is far less stressful. We never need as much as we think. Don’t stuff suitcases so full they won’t close, leave a bit of space for souvenirs.

Remember the mantra - with clothes if in doubt leave it out. Ensure every item of clothing you pack coordinates with at least two others. Then take half of everything out. Be ruthless. Let’s face it; children (and most men) will happily live in the same shorts / t-shirt /swimming costume for the whole holiday and no-one really needs six pairs of shoes…oh no they don’t! One really useful tip gleaned from a seasoned traveller is to mix the items between the suitcases. Make sure there are some clothes for everyone in each case, so that if one case goes missing en route you’ll all have a change of clothing at the other end. Finally, pack disposable items which can be shed along the way, such as books, magazines, little toys and a supply of bribes for fractious children. Bon Voyage.

The most important items are: passports, tickets, travel insurance, driving licence (if hiring a car), money and credit or debit cards. As long as you have these essentials your holiday will happen, so pack them separately and securely. Pack sun block, after sun, mosquito repellent and bite cream in plastic bags to prevent spillage.

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recipe recipe recipe RECIPE recipe recipe recipe RECIPE

Shish Kebab 6

• 2 lb leg of lamb • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 lemon • Salt and pepper • 1 medium onion, sliced • 3 medium tomatoes, sliced • Bay leaves • Green pepper (optional) • Aubergine (optional)

Recipe by kind permission of Maryan from Rexipe

If you have any favourite recipes you’d like to share, please send them in, with any relevant, good-quality photos, to: editorial@the-imp.co.uk or PO Box 290 Whitstable CT5 9AH

Tasty, healthy & great barbecue food.

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Cut the meat into 1 inch cubes.

Then arrange the chunks of meat on skewers, alternating with Mix the olive oil and the the tomatoes, onion, lemon juice and rub the peppers and aubergine. mixture into the lamb. Add an occasional bay Place the lamb in a dish leaf. Place the kebabs on and sprinkle with salt the barbecue until cooked and pepper. through and slightly charred. They can also be Cover with slices of cooked over an open wood onion and tomatoes fire or in an oven broiler. and a few bay leaves.

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the gig guide This information is intended as guide only, and may be subject to last-minute changes. Contact details are provided for all venues.

AUGUST Whitstable 1 - Old Neptune - TONY BARELLI 5-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 1 - Two Brewers - ON THE RUN 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272150 1 - Monument - BEN MILLS 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 273787 1 - Playhouse - TRIO FANTASIA 7.45, tickets £10.50, 01227 272042 5 - Deco 5 - EMILY PEASGOOD & GUESTS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 5 - The Labour Club, 12 Belmont Rd - FOLK CLUB - DAVID NEWEY & CHRISTI ANDROPOLIS - 8pm, £8/£6 07895 683567 5 - The Ship - GREAT MATES FREE entry, 9pm, 01227 264740

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6 - Coach & Horses - FLOORBOARD FAMILY - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

6 - East Kent - NICKY ALEXANDER 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018 6 - Monument - EMILY & THE BEATS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 273787 6 - The Plough, Swalecliffe THE SUSPECTS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 792428

7 - Deco 5 - VIOLET JIVE - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 7 - Old Neptune - PASS THE CAT 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 7 - Coach & Horses - LED GREMLIN - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

13 - The Plough, Swalecliffe FLASHBACK - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 792428 14 - Deco 5 - RACHEL LOWRIE QUARTET - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

7 - Two Brewers - MATT BROOKS 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272150

14 - Old Neptune - PAUL ASTLES & BOBBY VALENTINO - 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262

7 - East Kent - BODEGAS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018

14 - Coach & Horses - MAX DINER 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

7 - The Plough, Swalecliffe ABBA TRIBUTE - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 792428

15 - Deco 5 - GRUMPY GYPSY 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

8 - Deco 5 - SOUL SISTERS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 8 - Old Neptune - BOOGIE BRETHRYN - 5-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 8 - Two Brewers - BLUE DEVILS 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272150 12 - Deco 5 - VERONICA COWPER & JAMIE MOORE - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 12 - The Ship - KELLY’S HEROES FREE entry, 9pm, 01227 264740 13 - Coach & Horses - CAMINE 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

15 - Old Neptune - MICHAEL STORY - 5-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 15 - Two Brewers - MAX DINER 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272150 19 - Deco 5 - EMILY PEASGOOD & GUESTS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 19 - The Ship - MEL HARRIS - FREE entry, 9pm, 01227 264740 20 - Coach & Horses - BOW STRING - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732 20 - East Kent - LEFT OF THE DIAL 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018 20 - The Plough, Swalecliffe MACK & ROG - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 792428

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20 - East Quay - CHILLI FRIED BOUGARABOU & DJ RENTON - 8pm, £8, 01227 280280

28 - Old Neptune - EMILY & THE BEATS 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262

19 - Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling UNDER THE WOOD - 9-11pm, FREE entry, 01795 890234

21 - Deco 5 - THE SESSION - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

28 - East Kent - LEE THOMPSON SOLO - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272018

19-26 - HERNE BAY ROCKS COMPETITION:

21 - Old Neptune - STEVE BOLTON 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 21 - Coach & Horses - KELLY’S HEROES - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732 22 - Deco 5 - URBAN CAFE - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 22 - Old Neptune - STEVE, MATT & AL - 5-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 22 - Two Brewers - LED GREMLIN 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272150 23 - The Plough, Swalecliffe OPEN MIC NIGHT - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 792428

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29 - Deco 5 - THE BIG KENT JAM 4-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079 29 - Old Neptune - SIOBHAN PARR 5-8pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262 29 - Two Brewers - EMILY & THE BEATS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 272150 29 - The Plough, Swalecliffe FILTHY BOOZEHOUNDS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 792428 30 - Old Neptune - RIDDIMANTICS 8.45pm, FREE entry, 01227 272262

19 - Queen Victoria, Herne Bay THUNDERBUGGS - 7pm 24 - Four Fathoms - WHERE’S MY THING - 7pm 25 - The Hampton GRISTLEFRIDGE - 7pm 25 - The Bear, Faversham ROCK CLUB with ALEX & ANABEL, SANTANA - 01795 532668 26 - Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling - CRASH TONES - 9-11pm, FREE entry, 01795 890234 30 - The Dove at Dargate - IAN SHAWCROSS & FRIENDS - 5pm, FREE entry, 01227 751360

Further Afield

Deadline for the September issue will be August 12.

26 - The Ship - CRUISE CONTROL FREE entry, 9pm, 01227 264740

1 - Command House, Chatham RIVERSIDE LIVE - EMBRYON 7pm, FREE entry, 01634 828181

Gig listings are FREE of charge. Please contact Lucy: ldepledge@live.co.uk

26 - Chestfield Barn - ART FERGUSON & FRIENDS FREE entry, 01227 793086

5 - Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling REWIND - 9pm, FREE entry, 01795 890234

Gig information provided by LDP Promotions: www.ldppromotions.com

27 - Coach & Horses - SELKIE 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 264732

11 - The Bear, Faversham - ROCK CLUB with CHRIS SQUIRE & FISH OUT OF WATER - 01795 532668

26 - Deco 5 - EMILY PEASGOOD & GUESTS - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

28 - The Plough, Swalecliffe KARAOKE - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 792428

27 - The Whistlestop GOOSEBUMPS - 01227 272725 27 - The Plough, Swalecliffe - ELVIS TRIBUTE BAND - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 792428 28 - Deco 5 - FLETCH - 9pm, FREE entry, 01227 770079

12 - Carpenter’s Arms, Eastling AON - 9-11pm, FREE entry, 01795 890234 13 - Red Lion, Baddlesmere WHERE’S MY THING - FREE entry, 01233 740320

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what’s on? whitstable what’s on? whitstable what’s on THE MONTH AHEAD... August July 31 & Aug 1 - Whitstable Regatta - see letters

page 28 or call Mike Shaw for details: 01227 274313 1 - 12-2pm, Discover Art, Horsebridge, projectbased art class for beginners, sell your work, make new friends and Discover Art! £10 for the session 07590 569050 / 07958 959241 2-6 GiG - Kids Holiday Club 1-5pm daily (2-6pm Friday), Horsebridge. Ages 4-11, Fun activities week with a Christian slant for children: games, arts and crafts, story telling, puppets and refreshments. Kezzy 07814 965095 7 & 21 - Seaside Brocantes - 10-5pm, (10-4pm on 7th due to carnival) St Mary’s Hall (Umbrella Centre) Masses of rustic seaside chic, home-made tea and cakes, and bigger stands in vintage garden. Furniture, Homeware, Vintage Designer clothes, jewellery, accessories & haberdashery. £1 admission, Cindy Mainwaring: 01227 773037 7 Classic Car & Bike Show on Tankerton Slopes opposite Whitstable Castle from 11 – 3.00 followed by the historic 113 year old Whitstable Carnival 7 - Whitstable Carnival - new start time 5pm - see article on p4 or call Jane for details. 07753 605 936, www.whitstablecarnival.co.uk Enter the A2 Open! - From this August the Horsebridge will be taking submissions for October’s ‘A2 Open’ exhibition for artists aged 11–16. Exhibit in a professional gallery environment. £5 entry, work can be sold and no commission taken. 01227 281174 for further details.

COMMUNITY

9-12 & 16-19 - Little Stars Summer School, Horsebridge.11.30am-4pm Ages 6-17 Years, £6 per hour (18 hours total). Short course of singing, dancing and acting, with a final show. Final Show (includes dress rehearsal) 12th & 19th 5.30-7.30pm or Tickets £2. Proceeds to ‘Demelza. Kerry O’Dowd 07749301991

Now, until December 2010 - Relic! Family Trail - Join the quest at Whitstable Musem. Inspired by CBBC ‘Relic’ Programme. Age 5+ Last Sunday of every month - Briary Primary School Car Boot Sale, Greenhill, from 7am - pitches £5 prebooked, £7 on the day. 01227 373095

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, 1111.20am. 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 Baby Massage - Joy Lane Children’s Centre Thursdays 12.00-1pm. 01227 564421 Baby Massage – Whitstable Health Centre – 5-week courses, Friday am. 50p per session, bring your own massage oil. Call Carol Fellowes on 01227 594417 Health Visitor 1-1s - appointment only, through GP/Health Clinic, Swalecliffe Children’s Centre 01227 272103 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 Breastfeeding Peer Training - Friday 12-3pm, Joy Lane Children’s Centre - call 01227 475550 Parent and Toddler St Alphege Carer & Toddler group - Monday 9.15am at the school (Oxford Street) 01227 272977.

13 - Whitstable & district Horticultural Society, 7.30pm, URC Middle Wall, Monica Beale,Herbs, growing and cooking. Competition: A vase of mixed foliage

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

18 - Bead ‘N’ Banter - Special Summer Club, Horsebridge, 2-5pm. Making a colourful bracelet. Children welcome if accompanied by adult. Samples of beading will also be on display. Jayne 01227 265293

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

21 - Dharma Karma Complementary Therapy Day, 12-5pm, Horsebridge. Relax your aching body and mind. Fully qualified and insured professional therapists will be providing sessions of reflexology and massage. 07774 193756

Ongoing: Weekends 12-4pm until September 5 - Art exhibition- Julija Svetlova: Moscow Myths. At Frontview Photoart gallery, 9 Tower Parade. 01227 282132 or www.thefrontview.co.uk

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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 Messy Play Sessions – Mondays 1-3pm. Bring old clothes! Free of charge. Joy Lane Children’s Centre – 01227 263998 Art & Crafts 10-11am, term time only, prebook at Joy Lane Children’s Centre, 01227 263998

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what’s on? whitstable what’s on? whitstable what’s on? Tots @ TEC – Tankerton Evangelical Church Hall, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Tuesdays 10-11.30am, ages 0-5, £1 per family. 01227 794328 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, from May 5th with Health Trainer on site. Toy Library every fortnight - 10.30-11.30 - Swalecliffe Children’s Centre - 01227 272103 Rock-a-bye Music - Swalecliffe Children’s Centre, Wednesday 1.45-2.30. 01227 2727103 Little Lights – St Alphege Church, High Street, Thursdays, term time, 1.45-2.45pm, call 01227 770221 All Saints Parent and Toddler Group now at All Saints Church Hall, Church Street. Thursdays 1-2.30pm term-time only. 50p per family. Sue Smith 01227 5713255 St Alphege Drop-in group - Wednesday 1.30pm at the school (Oxford Street) 01227 272977. Little Oysters Pre-school storytelling and craft activity, Last Wednesday, 1.30-2.30pm. Whitstable Museum. £2 per child. To book: 01227 276 998 Parent and Toddler Group – Joy Lane Children’s Centre – Thursdays 9-10.30am and 11-12.30. 01227 263998 3+ Toddler Group, St Alphege, 9.15-10.45. 01227 272977 Messy Play - drop in Thursdays 1-2.45-pm, Swalecliffe Children’s Centre - 01227 272103 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 Swalecliffe Children’s Centre - Locomotion 9.3010.15 (2-5) Baby Loco 10.20-10.50 (6 months-2) from 23rd April. Bookable at Reception 01227 272103. 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 Locomotion - Joy Lane Children’s Centre - from June 11 - 10-10.45 2-5y; 11-11.30 6m-2y . 01227 263998 Dads’ group - Joy Lane Children’s Centre - Fridays 1-3pm. 01227 263998

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Pre-school Children Whitstable School Transition Group for children starting school at 4. Fridays 1.30-3pm. Penny: 01227 773155 transitionwhitstable.org.uk Cool for School- for children who have not been to preschool, playgroup or nursery - or have only been a few times. Joy Lane & Swalecliffe children’s centres places available, call 01227 272103 or 01227 236998 School Children/After-School Clubs 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. Connexions - Joy Lane Children’s Centre - FREE, Fridays 10-4, confidential advice & guidance on learning, living & working for 13-19-yr-olds. Call Ali on 01227 479150 Joy Lane/Langton Lane Swimming Clubs. All ages and abilities, qualified instructors. Joy Lane Primary/ Simon Langton School pools. 07817 171 524 joylaneswimming@live.co.uk MUSIC LESSONS WITH EMILY - Lessons for Adults and Children in: Singing, Piano, Flute, Recorder, Guitar, Theory, Sight Reading / Singing and Songwriting. £14/30mins, £26/hour, first lesson 1/2 Price, 10% Discount on block bookings. Call Emily on 01227 282 556 or 07749 115 484. emilypeasgood@gmail.com 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 Drop-in Gardening Group Mondays from 9am, Joy Lane Children’s Centre - 01227 263998

FITNESS NEW Adult ballet/contemporary dance classes starting from May 4 at 8pm. Tap, yoga & pilates also available - contact Helena for details: 01227 275 375 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 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

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Playmates - Christian Fellowship Hall, Harbour Street. Tuesday 9.30-11.30am, term-time only. 80p per family. All welcome. Diane Wilkin: 01227 263393.

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what’s www.the-imp.co.uk on? what’s on what’s on?on? whitstable what’s on? what’s whitstable Badminton courts at CCW available to hire Saturdays between 9am and 5pm. 07751 307708 Ballroom & Latin American Dancing, Tuesdays 1.303pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 274880 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 Low impact keep fit - Mondays 12.15-1.15pm, Umbrella Centre, Suzi: 07702 386176 PILATES CLASSES - Mondays 5:30pm-6:45pm at the Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable. 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. Thursday mornings 9.25am. Whitstable Youth and Community Centre, Tower Parade. Friendly drop-in classes £6. Please ring Chrissie on 01227 275000 Yoga - Mondays 1.20-2.20pm, Umbrella Centre, Suzi: 07702 386176 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

COMMUNITY GUIDE Clubs/Societies Arts and crafts for adults - Thursdays 10am-12, Umbrella Centre: 01227 274880 Book club - NEW! - 3rd Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, Shirley Hall. Friendly group, new members welcome. Next book: ‘Smileys People’ by John Le Carre. Tim Mason 01227 272126. 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

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Gardening Group - Swalecliffe Children’s Centre, Drop-in, Mondays 1-2pm 01227 2727103 Needles and Natter - Thursdays 2.30-4.30pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 274880

Oyster Lacemakers - Mondays, 4–7pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 276921

Needles & Pins - Thursdays 12-2pm, Main Hall Umbrella Centre. Sewing classes for all abilities, call 01227 274880.

Oyster Singers - Every Monday (except Holidays) 7pm at CCW, 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

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

Scrabble Club - Mondays 10.30-12.30pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 274880 Short Mat Bowls - Friday and Sunday evenings, Umbrella Centre, 01227 794600 Whitstable and District Horticultural Society - United Reformed Church, Middle Wall, 7.30 pm on second Fridays. 01227 265503 Whitstable Indoor Bowling Club - open 9.30am10pm. 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. Whitstable Photographic Group – 1st & 3rd Friday each month, 8-10pm, Methodist Church Hall, Argyle Road. 01227 275936 Whitstable Short Mat Bowls Club - Fridays & Sundays 7.30pm, Umbrella Centre. 01227 794600 Whitstable Stroke Club - Fridays 3.30-5.30pm, Umbrella Centre, 01227 266827 Whitstable Twinning Association - 01227 793212 or JOGI102@aol.com Whitstable Women Writers, first Monday of the month, 8pm, new members welcome, 01227 771126 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 - 01227 272809 Seasalter Surgery - 01227 772327 Whitstable Health Centre – 0844 477 2566 Estuary View Health Centre - 01227 284300 Seasalter Community Pharmacy - 01227 277744 Estuary View Pharmacy - 01227 277488 Out of Hours service – 0844 800 1234 NHS Direct - including Out of Hours Pharmacies 0845 46 47 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 Local Policing Police surgeries and meetings: www.kent.police.uk Whitstable: 01227 868028

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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 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

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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

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

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

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Hypnotherapy at Q Hypnotherapy, based in Whitstable. Details at www.Qhypnotherapy.co.uk. Call Lisa Barnett on 0800 612 8153 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 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

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Counselling 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. 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

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Gorrell - 0777 222 5966

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what’s on? whitstable what’s on? whitstable Curtain Making 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

Sunlock Blinds - Blinds for home conservatory or office. Made to measure, vertical, venetians, wooden, rollers, fly-screens, 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

Home Maintenance 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

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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

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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 Jamie at Home - Forget tupperware it’s now Pukkaware! Have a fun evening with quiz, exclusive recipe (dvd) plus receive great benefits for hosting. The Jme range includes many lush but affordable house & home essentials. For party bookings, catalogues or further information. Call: Charlotte 07794120829 or E-Mail: jmekent@live.com Retailers *Ripple Farm Organics* ORGANIC & LOCAL Crundale, Canterbury CT4 7EB. Boxes delivered to your area. 01227 730898 (answer-phone) www.ripplefarmorganics.co.uk

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 Weddings Beautiful wedding cakes made to your specification. Go to www.chrissies-kitchen.co.uk or call Chrissie to arrange an appointment on 07511 009 757. 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 - Make your day really special with beautiful classical music - available for weddings, christenings and any special occasion. Call Christina on 07511 009 757 or listen at www.myspace.com/ christinabosanko

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 September insertion is August 12 For classified (semi-display) or display advertising call Mel on 01227 262753

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Kent Kids Miles of Smiles: Footprints, Stodmarsh Road, Canterbury, Kent CT3 4AP Fundraising Office: Tel 01227 780796 www.miles-of-smiles.org.uk Charity No:1018320

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Pan, Cistern and Seat, Basin with Pedestal

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