Folkestone Handbook - Winter edition 2012

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Winter 2012 - Edition 6 of 6Delivered FREE to:Folkestone, Sandgate & Cheriton

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In this edition:Support Folkestone Winter Homeless ShelterNews of the Boxing Day DipPlus What’s On in our area in December & January

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Editors Letter

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Dear Neighbours,

Welcome to the latest edition of the Folkestone Handbook; we’d like to wish you all a very happy Christmas, and a peaceful New Year.

In the run up to Christmas, we bring you news of the Folkestone Winter Shelter, to help make sure everyone has a warm meal and somewhere to sleep during the coldest months; and we also bring you news of the Boxing Day Dip at the Sunny Sands, organised for charity by The Lions Club.

We read a great article recently, which focused on the idea that if we all shop and enjoy what we have locally, we’ll be helping local people have a happier Christmas, rather than adding to the profits of huge chains such as supermarkets. We loved this idea, and have taken it to heart with our Christmas shopping, and have come across some fantastic local talents. In relation to this, we’d love to say “Happy Birthday” to the Folkestone based collective ‘Mermaids and Seagulls’ who are celebrating their first birthday this Christmas; do visit their pop up

shop as mentioned within the handbook ‘What’s On’ pages for some really beautiful, unique gifts.

Please remember to let us know what you have planned too. You can submit details of any local events you’re involved in at www.eastkenthandbooks.com, read the latest news, and book adverts all via the site.

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

Please do continue to get in touch with any thoughts, comments or ideas for the coming editions.

With kindest regards,

Tuija Tuija Foster, Editor

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ContentsCrossword 16

What’s On in 18 - 21

December & January

Local Clubs 22 - 25

& Societies

Top Tips for 28

Christmas Decorations

Useful Numbers 34 -35

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50 Years of change in Sandgate

The challenge was to compress half a century of history into 15,000 words and a hundred rare pictures. That was the request last January when I was asked to produce a book that could encapsulate the story of Sandgate since the formation of its village society in 1962.

It was a time of major changes in urban life across the country. The first motorway began to speed up the pace of

life. Towns and cities suddenly faced competition from neighbours. Disappearing over the decade were individual shops as major chains took hold of the shopping centres. In 1962 Sandgate supported nearly sixty sole traders offering a comprehensive array of products and services. The story of this sometimes unwanted change would form the major narrative in our book.

Under threat in 1962 was the Royal Kent Hotel. In nearby Folkestone, hotels were also closing as our holiday tastes changed. But could Sandgate’s major hotel be saved – that was the campaign that united the village and led to the formation of the Sandgate Society. Councillors in Folkestone suggested the demolition would be a good thing – as it would help the villagers realise they lived near the sea. One councillor even suggested the village should be totally demolished and then rebuilt.

Inevitably the Hotel was removed from the landscape,

as was the nearby Bevan Nursing Home. Sandgate’s listed 16th century Castle even came close to being replaced by three blocks of flats. The village not only faced the power of developers, it also took a pounding from nature in the form of flooding and earthslips. Happily by the mid 1980s these threats had subsided after major and costly remedial work.

I also wanted to explore the interlinked lives of the major landowner and the high profile local MPs like Mayer De Rothschild and the Sassoons. Philip Sassoon lived at Shorncliffe Lodge in Sandgate before creating the stunning Port Lympne house, home to much gaiety in the 1920s.

The village is much more than regular roadworks and delays along the A259 coast road. I hope our book, with its collection of previously unseen black and white and colour photographs, will reveal much hidden history. It was a real pleasure to compile it.

Bob Preedy

SANDGATE SINCE THE SWINGING SIXTIES, priced

£5.99, is readily available from Marrin’s bookshop, Folkestone, The Sewing Shop, Hythe, the Village Shop, Sandgate, and from the Sandgate Society at

51 High Street, Sandgate (open every Saturday morning).


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Set in the centre of the busy and historic village of Lyminge near Canterbury,

Four Candles Antiques & Architectural Salvage offers items of quality for sale.

If you have a particular item you are looking for, either to complete a

refurbishment or to enhance your decor, refurbishment or to enhance your decor, then come, have a look around and have a

chat with owner Adrian Gibbons.

Free Shepway car park opposite. Open weekdays and weekends.

Exciting Times for Lyminge

3 New Businesses Launch and 2 Businesses Re-launch in Kent VillageSaturday 1st December 2012 saw the launch of three new shops and the re-launch of two existing businesses, with a large crowd enjoying the tours of each of the 5 businesses before the cutting of the ribbon. Helped by the Christmas spirit being the first day of December people enjoyed themselves even more and this must show that re-growth and re-generation is on the up with this fabulous event breaking the recent trend.

What made this so special? The fact that it took place in the historic village of Lyminge near Canterbury and is the hard work of husband and wife team Gareth & Lyle Hurford-Jones who passionately believe that Lyminge is a terrific village that deserves great shops and businesses and that this principle of investing in your own community can be used to help other small businesses and producers within Kent.

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Gareth is already the Managing Director of Red Dragon I.T. Ltd and Lyle owns her own Podiatry & Osteopathy clinic both based in Lyminge and when extra room was needed to expand they bought the property next door! Now after six months of very hard work by all concerned they were delighted to open the doors for the re-launch of Red Dragon I.T Ltd. and Red Dragon Web Design which will be accommodated throughout the whole of the ground floor of 2 Station Road while Lyle’s clinic, which has taken the opportunity of updating and rebranding from Wholisticworks Clinic to The Clinic – Lyminge, will take up new rooms in the Garden Suite of Pendragon House, 4 Station Road.

The story is that from one shop and living accommodation previously has emerged Lyminge Country Barn selling animal and smallholder/pet supplies, winter fuel & gas supplies, Christmas Trees and much more plus Lyminge Country Store selling the very best of Kent produce with free-range meats, fresh bread,

Kent cheeses, wines, spirits, beers and ciders, hand-made luxury chocolates, a beautiful range of aromatherapy and wonderful pure wool products for new Mum & Baby. They will also do hampers, delivered free locally but also couriered throughout Mainland U.K. All of this can be ordered online making it ideal for busy people with little time to spare.

Finally there is another retail shop currently being leased as Four Candles Antiques & Antique Salvage by local resident Adrian Gibbons who will delighted to help you find that genuine period piece for refurbishment or to complete

a “new look” decor. In addition there are two new two 2- bedroom apartments to rent above the shops and which have already been snapped up!

Gareth & Lyle and their teams would very much like you to come and see the businesses whenever you are in the area, in the mean time they would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Contact – Gareth or Lynesey - PR Team Red Dragon I.T. Ltd – 2 Station Road Lyminge Folkestone CT18 8HP – 01303 723456 – [email protected]


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On behalf of ownerLyle Arnold and her colleagues Adam & Katherine Price

we would like to welcome you to The Clinic in Lyminge and look forward to seeing you in our new premises from 23th November, where we will continue to provide first-class patient treatments.

Call 01303 863359 for appointmentsfor either Podiatry or Osteopathyfor either Podiatry or Osteopathy

The Clinic is situated in the centre of the busy historic village of Lyminge, making it easily accessible from the nearby city of Canterbury, the towns of Folkestone and Ashford, and all surrounding areas. Free parking is available

in the Shepway car park opposite.

Pendragon House, 4 Station Road, Lyminge. CT18 8HP

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Equine Food and SupplementsWild and Domestic Bird Seed and FeedersSmall Animal Supplies and Accessories

Dog and Cat Food and LittersSheep, Goat and Chicken Feeds and Supplements

Light Bulbs, Batteries, Calor GasPest Control ProductsPest Control Products

Available in Store or to order Online.

Free delivery service within a 5 mile radius

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Learn to sew, quilt, knit or felt An exciting new addition to Hythe High Street,

The Sewing Space (situated in the old Book Shop) offers workshops in sewing, knitting, crochet,

felt-making, machine embroidery, quilting, canvas embroidery, locker hooking and other crafts.

Pop in and see us for:Quilting & Dressmaking Fabric for Sale

Knitting or Crochet Lessons

Party Idea for Children & Adults

Sewing Machine Hire

The Sewing Space is located at: 86 Hythe High Street (across from the town hall)Opening times are Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm www.thesewingspace.co.uk

You can also hire the machines by the hour or by the day if you just need a space to spread out and work without interruptions.

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Personally managed by husband and wife team Nicki and Darragh Cartmill, Hythe Brasserie offers classical cuisine with a contemporary twist.

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

Fresh, Fun, a little Different

Autumn and Winter Opening: Lunch: Tues-Sat 12-2pm. Dinner: Tues-Sat 6.30-9pm.The Hythe Brasserie, Douglas Avenue, Hythe, Kent CT21 5JT Tel: 01303 267912 Email: [email protected]

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Method1. Put all the marinade ingredients in a small blender or pestle and mortar and mix to a rough paste.2. Place the shanks in a deep roasting tin, smother in the paste, cover and leave for 2 hours.3. Pre heat the oven to 180 celsius or gas mark 7.4. Keep the shanks covered and roast for 1 ½ hours.5. Uncover shanks and roast for a further ½ hour.6. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes and to serve simply.7. Place the shanks in bowls and add some of the rich roasting juice.

Delicious with buttery mashed potatoes and some dark greens.Chef’s tip: No need to add any salt to the marinade

as the anchovies provide the salt content.

Ingredients:• 4 Lamb shanks

For the marinade:• 2 cloves Garlic

• Handful of fresh Rosemary

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

• 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar

• 4 anchovy fillets (the salty ones from a jar or tin)

Roman Roasted Lamb Shank by Hythe Brasserie

Serves 4

This recipe is simple to prepare and great for dinner parties because once the marinating is done, just leave the shanks in the oven and serve when you’re ready.

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Across1. African mix-up by nail (6)4. First girl causing

tears; riveting! (8)9. One hundred before

the bird becomes cowardly (6)

10. Normal if somewhat unofficial (8)

12. Convert covering for a traitor (8)

13. Behold, two articles to hate! (6)

15. Cone altered some time ago (4)

16. On paper it becomes a gas (7)

20. Annie is somehow vacuous (7)

21. Witness a Fed partly protected (4)

25. A snare round scenes of action (6)

26. A verb Tim laid out word for word (8)

28. Odd grade mum searched (8)

29. Concealed, but erects somehow (6)

30. Scone Ned made change to a liquid (8)

31. Reader in a groove, perhaps (6)

Down1. Unorthodox oilcan

to place (8)

2. Hit on a type of food for a girl! (8)

3. Outfit from Cagney, perhaps (6)

5. Turn to the smallest of the litter (4)

6. Deep form of poor fund (8)

7. I meant to turn to a fellow prisoner (6)

8. Lass went first, so irritated (6)

11. Angrier about a piece of jewellery (7)

14. Planes I manoeuvre to get to the dog (7)

17. Outlandish ale sect a step up (8)

18. Former and spoken, that’s rustic (8)

19. Emitters redesigned for bugs (8)

22. Crab if woven correctly becomes a material (6)

23. Nationality of rag men? (6)

24. A book initially despatched has not arrived (6)

27. Writers in the middle of suspension (4)

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Same Day Delivery - Flowers- Chocolates- Plants with a beautiful selection of ChristmasFlowers & Gifts

Pop in to: 35, High Street, Hythe, CT21 5AD (Opposite Iceland)

Telephone:01303 267059

Or order on-line at: www.flowercrafthythe.com


What’s On

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Tuesday 11th December

Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market

10.00am-12.30pm. Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce - all the essentials and much more - an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access.

For more information email: [email protected] or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone CT18 7LX

Thursday 13th December

Folkestone Jazz Club

THE FABULOUS JACQUI HICKS & HER ALL STAR TRIO

JACQUI HICKS - World class vocalist & known in the green room as the musicians vocalist & that is very high praise. Jacqui is resident vocalist with The Back to Basie Orch & The BBC Big Band. MUSIC STARTS 8.30pm Tickets £10.

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Saturday 15th December

Carols For All at St Leonard’s Church, Hythe

Carols for all sung by St Leonard’s Church choirs and Shepway Singers. Retiring collection.

Folkestone Late Night Shopping in the Creative Quarter at Creative Quarter

Come along and sample the delights of shopping in the Creative Quarter! From French chocolates to bespoke wooden toys and historical memorabilia to specialist paper and paints you’re bound to find the perfect gift this Christmas. Don’t forget to visit one of our many cafes or restaurants while you’re here, we have tapas, vegetarian food, seafood specialists and much more so what are you waiting for!

The Albion Christmas Band

The Albion Christmas Band - can there be a better pre-Christmas folk event? A near perfect blend of Christmas and winter songs - a mixture of traditional carols in lively

arrangements and songs which are just on a wintry theme - blended with evocative or humorous readings and perhaps even a little solo Morris dancing from Simon Care. A perfect treat for the festive season!

Monday 17th December

Mish Mash Monday

Mish Mash Monday is back at the Lanterns, Folkestone.

A night of brilliant live music featuring INSULT, ESCUCHA, ASHES, THE BASEMENT PEOPLE, MOCASSINS. £3 on the door with 100% of the proceeds going to the Winter Shelter, providing a warm bed and hot food for the homeless in our community. 16+.

Telephone: 07702 135816. The Lanterns, 26a Rendezvous St, Folkestone at 7.30pm. Event Website: www.facebook.com/events/300542400050270/

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Tuesday 18th December

Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Christmas Market

10.00am-12.30pm. All The usual local produce plus Santa’s Grotto, Carol singing, mulled wine & minced pies.


Wednesday 19th December

Yarn Bombing Workshop

An introduction to yarn bombing, creating crocheted and knitted pieces to erect outdoors. Basic crochet techniques will be taught. All materials supplied and a goodie bag given at the end. Purl Queens past projects

include the yarn installation on the Road of Remembrance and MODA yarn bomb for the Triennial Fringe. 7:00pm

Telephone: 07702 135816. Skylarks pop up shop, 52 The Old High St, Folkestone www.facebook.com/purlqueens?fref=ts

Thursday 20th December

Victorian Christmas at Folkestone Library & Museum

Starts 4.30pm at Folkestone History Resource Centre, Folkestone Library, Grace Hill. Design your own Victorian Christmas card and write with a quill. Play with Victorian toys. See real Victorian artefacts. Make your own peg doll or peg pirate. Free entry. The session is free but places are strictly limited.

Tickets are available from the library counter. Contact Rebecca Stockley on 0845 8247 200 for further information. Suitable for children aged 5-11.


The Christmas Event. “WOW” A great fun night of fun & pies. Music starts 8.30pm Tickets £9

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Wednesday 2nd-Saturday 12th January

Snow White & the Seven Dwarves at The Leas Cliff Hall

Directed by Bob Osborne & Produced by Neil Hunnisett

For more information on tickets contact Leas Cliff Hall. Tel: 01303 228600

The Folkestone based collective ‘Mermaids and Seagulls’ will be celebrating their first birthday this Christmas as they return to the Old High Street with another pop up shop.

The Creative Quarter will be buzzing this year with new talent joining some of the original members. New businesses will be bringing statement scarves, retro children’s dresses, glass decorations, crazy prints and even skull doorstops to the shop.

The shop is open daily from the 1st to the 23rd December between 10a.m. and 5p.m. at no.67 The Old High Street.

The shop follows the group’s very successful exhibition hosted at the George’s House Gallery in the summer.

One of the organisers, Suzi Ashworth of Sweet Pandemonium says “The ladies have been working extremely hard to fill the shop with gorgeous and affordable handmade gift items especially for Christmas shoppers.” and “We hope this is the first of many birthdays to come, the collective is clearly a popular idea and is expanding with even more Folkestone businesses taking part this year.” “As a group we are really benefiting from supporting each other and I think that is really important in helping our businesses to grow.”

The group are thrilled with the numbers now following them on social media sites having only been in existence for a year.

Folkestone Collective’s First Birthday

Bert The Badger by Predominantly Print

Russian Doll doorstop by Sweet Pandemonium


What’s On (Cont...)

Tuesday 8th January


10.00am-12.30pm . Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce - all the essentials and much more - an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access.


Friday 4th- Sunday 13th January

Cinderella at Tower Theatre

£10.00 & £9.00 concessions, children under 12 are £6.00 on certain performances, with Group ticket prices available. Contact Tower Theatre Tel: 01303 223925

Tuesday 15th January





Hythe Film Society

“DON’T LOOK NOW”

UK, Horror Mystery, 1973. 105 mins. Cert 15. Starts 7.00pm

Director: Nicolas Roeg. Writers: Daphne Du Maurier (story),

Allan Scott (screenplay). Stars: Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason.

John and Laura Baxter are in Venice when they meet a

pair of elderly sisters, one of whom claims to be psychic. She insists that she sees the spirit of the Baxter’s daughter, who recently drowned. Laura is intrigued, but John resists the idea with his own psychic flashbacks.

Thursday 17th January


Scott Hamilton Quartet.Details to be confirmed.

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Tuesday 22nd January




Thursday 24th January


Elaine Delmar & the Brian Dee Trio, Details to be confirmed. For more information Please call 01303 277175

Friday 25th January

FHODS Centenary Year 1913-2013 at Tower Theatre

A reminder to keep your diaries free for January 25th, 26th and 27th 2013 when FHODS will start to celebrate 100

years in existence. Next year will be the 100th anniversary of the start of the Folkestone-Hythe, Operatic & Dramatic Society. It is hoped that there will be a number of events throughout the year celebrating this monumental event.

Email: [email protected] or Tel: the box office on 01303 223925.

Sunday 27th January

Indoor Boot Fair

Starts 8.00am. Large variety of stalls. Refreshments - Disabled Access. Entry by donation to village hall funds.

Telephone: 01303 259120 for bookings. Visit our website for further information www.capel-ferne.org or email capelfarmers [email protected]





Thursday 31st January


Ray Gelato Quartet. Details to be confirmed.

For more information Please call 01303 277175

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Liven up your Boxing DayWhy not take part in the annual Folkestone Lions Club Boxing Day dip, while having fun you can raise money for your favourite charity. Fancy dress is encouraged but not necessary. Prizes are given in various catergories i.e. best fancy dress, youngest and oldest dippers. All participants receive a commemorative medal.

The dip will take place on the Sunny Sands Beach at 12 noon, with registration from 11am. Why not bring all the family along to support you and enjoy the fun?

Hot drinks are available free to dippers!

Programmes are available at many town outlets, but entrance forms are also available at www.folkestonelionsclub.org.uk

There is also a telephone number to ring: 01303 275984.

This colourful event has been run by the Lions Club for many years, and it’s origins are from before the 1940’s, so please do come along and watch, even if you’re not quite brave enough to take part!

See you on the Sunny Sands!

Folkestone Lions Club

Folkestone Lions Club

Charity Boxing Day Dipfancy dress optional

Wednesday 26th December 2012

12.00 am - Sunny Sands Beach


Local Clubs & Societies

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

01303 266673

Art & Creative ClassesInformal classes for the arts, yoga and theatre in Marine Walk Street, Hythe.

www.whitehorsestudio.co.uk [email protected] 01303 239625 / 01303 812242

Badminton

Castle Badminton Club meets on a Tuesday evening between 8pm and 10pm at Saltwood Village Hall.

01303 237968 (John Dennis)

Bell RingersBell ringers needed, full training given.

01303 230433 (Cleo)

Boogie at The GrandEvery Monday at Keppels Bar, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone.

7.30pm – 8.30pm – Beginners jive/swing dance class

8.30pm – 11.30pm – Dance to hot stompin’ sounds from the 1940’s and 50’s.

07896 654571 [email protected]

Capel Farmers Market 10am to 12.30pm every Tuesday in Capel-le-Ferne Village Hall.

07899 082356 ww.capel-le-ferne.org

Cats’ Protection

Folkestone and Hythe branch are seeking volunteers at their charity shop at 139a, Hythe High Street. Please call the duty manager.

01303 238661

We are also seeking fosterers for our cats and kittens. If you can help, please do ring.

01303 237744 (Lin)

Citizens Advice BureauThe Citizens Advice Service provides advice on your rights and responsibilities. The service is free, independent, confidential and impartial. Full details of opening times can be found on our website or at the drop-in centre at Hythe Bay Children’s Centre. Shepway CAB is a charity.

www.shepwaycab.co.uk Adviceline: 0844 499 4118

Classic Bike Night Every Tuesday evening, 7.30pm at The Drum Inn, Stanford nr Hythe.

01303 812125

Development for Mediumship GroupEvery Tuesday evening, 7pm – 9pm. £6 per person.

01303 265513 (Pauline Mason)

Elham Valley Twinning Association (EVTA)Did you know that villages in the Elham Valley are twinned with six villages in the famous wine-growing Beaujolais region in south-eastern France? EVTA members enjoy annual exchange visits with our French twins, alternating between the two countries.

In addition, there is a lively social programme of events throughout the year, usually with a French flavour.

Visit us at www.evta.org.uk for more details or call 01303 840367

Exercise through Movement and Dance ClassesMonday evenings, 7.15pm – 8.15pm, at Salvation Army Hall, Hythe. £3 per night.

01303 892946

Folkestone and District Family History SocietyFirst Thursday of the month, 7pm, at Radnor Park Community Centre, Folkestone.

www.folkfhs.org.uk Contact: The Chairman Alan F. Taylor on 01303 252567.

Folkestone Camera ClubEvery Monday from September – May. 7.30pm.

www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk [email protected] 01303 245399 (Jenny Barraclough)

Folkestone Choral SocietyWould you like to sing? We exist to enjoy together the choral music we prepare and to share that with local residents as well as the many visitors to the area. Rehearsals are held each week to prepare for the three or four major concerts normally presented each year.

www.folkestonechoral.org.uk 01303 237968

Folkestone Decorative and Fine Arts Society (FDFAS)Third Thursday of the month, 2pm for 2.15pm, at The Tower


Theatre (home of FHODS), Shorncliffe. Guests/prospective members welcome, £5.

www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk [email protected]

Folkestone Duplicate Bridge Club Every Monday, 7pm for 7.15pm, at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone. Visitors are welcome with partners (except 1st Monday in month when there is a club competition).

01303 222222

Folkestone, Hythe and Dover Wildlife Groupwww.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk 01304 853503 (Pauline Bateson)

Folkestone & Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society (FHODS) The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. For show information, please visit the website or call the box office.

www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk 01303 223925 (Box Office) To hire theatre and function area for parties etc: 07711 710952 (Peter)

Friends of Oaklands Health Centre Coffee MorningFirst Monday of the month, 10am – 11.30am, in the Randall Davis Room (1st Floor), Oaklands Health Centre. Come and join us for a friendly chat.

Hayne Barn Indoor Tennis CentreIn Saltwood, 2 indoor courts available to book for members and non-members. Coaching available for juniors and adults.

01303 265512 (Court Bookings) 07723 958911 (Duncan Prior, Director of Tennis)

High Thai Society

Every last Sunday, 7pm at Thailand Tom, 38, Hythe High Street.

01303 264168

Hythe and District Gardeners Association

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

01303 262171 / 01303 260827 / 01303 265927.

Hythe Film Society

Our first film show will be on Tuesday 2nd October 2012 at the Hythe Bay School, Cinque Ports Avenue. We will be screening the Irish film “Once” which is a modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story. Directed and written by John Carney, starring Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova.

Nov 6th is the award-winning comedy “Dr Strangelove” Directed by Stanley Kubric, starring Peter Sellers.

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month 7.10 for 7.30pm members tickets are £3pp, Guests £5pp. Application forms are available from the Hythe Camera Shop.

Our web-site is www.hythefilmsociety.co.uk and we have a “Facebook” page.

Hythe and Romney Marsh Lions Club

Second Monday of the month at Red Lion Pub, Hythe. Fundraising for local charities.

01303 267392 (Margaret)

The Royal Air Forces Association

Hythe and Romney Marsh Branch.

01303 238435

Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club

Marine Parade, Hythe.

www.hssc.net 01303 265178

Hythe Bay Children’s Centre (within the grounds of Hythe Bay School but open to all)

Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe CT21 6HS 01303 267802

We run a wide range of groups, courses and other services within the centre; including Adult Education, Groups for Parents and Children, Midwife & Health Visitor Surgery and Citizen’s Advice Bureau, as well as a Community Cafe on a Friday afternoon. Everyone is made welcome.

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

Hythe Bowling Club

Ladies Walk, Hythe

01303 266793

Hythe Book Club

Third Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, at The Red Lion, Hythe.


Local Clubs & Societies

Hythe Bridge Club

Every Wednesday, 1.45pm, at Seabrook Church

For friendly Duplicate Bridge. Subscription £5 per year, table money £1.50.

01233 720597

Hythe Farmers Market

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

01303 266118 /01303 268715

Hythe Flower Club

Interested in Flowers?

Demonstrations, Workshops, Social Events, Friendship and Fun.

Hythe Flower Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 for 7.30pm at the United

Reformed Church, East Street, Hythe (except Jan when there’s no meeting).

Interested? Come along to a meeting or e-mail [email protected] for details.

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

Hythe Guides

Every Tuesday, 7pm at The Guide Hall, St Nicholas Road, Hythe. For girls aged 10 – 14.

07725 525445 (Jo Day)

Hythe Snooker Club

01303 265141 (Mr W.Garrad)

Hythe St John Ambulance Cadets

Wednesday evenings, 6.30pm – 8pm, at St John Hall, Albert Lane. For aged 10 – 16 years. All new and renewing members welcome.

07813 606157 (Grahame Bredbere) 01303 269689 (St John Hall, on Wednesday evenings)

Hythe Tennis Club

Meets at the Canal Bank, Hythe. All welcome. For more information about joining the club and participating in our tournaments and events, please telephone.

01303 266354 (Membership Secretary)

Hythe Twinning Association

Continuing international friendship with Hythe’s twin towns; Berck sur Mer in France and Poperinge in Belgium.

01303 268375 [email protected]

Italy Star Association

1943 – 1945 Veterans! Join us. Please phone our National Secretary.

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Jive/Swing Dance Classes

Southcliff Hotel, 22-26 The Leas, Folkestone

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Lympne /Hythe Needle Club

Second and forth Saturday of the month, 2pm – 5pm, in the Lounge of Churchill Court, Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe. Any form of needle work carried out, whether it be cross stich, tapestry, bobbin lace or bead work. Everyone welcome.

Lympne WI

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

01303 230855 (Julie)

Mature Movers – Fitness for the 50 Plus

Get fit with choreographed movement to music. A well balanced programme of low impact excercises (no floor work involved). Come and have fun while improving and maintaining your mobility.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am – 11.30am, at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone. £3.50

Wednesdays, 2pm – 3pm, at Romney Marsh Day Centre, Rolfe Lane, New Romney. £4

01303 261876 (Vera Neaves)


Redoubt Sailing Club

At Nickolls Lake, West Hythe. Racing and free sailing (non racing) all year round. Adult and Children’s training.

01303 260512 (Rob Purvis, Membership Secretary)

Romney Marsh Walking Society

New members and visiting walkers are always welcome. Our programme is varied; usually a Sunday afternoon or whole day walk alternates with a Saturday morning walk followed by a pub lunch. Children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult, but dogs are not allowed. You will find the programme of our planned walks on our website:

www.romneymarshfootpaths.co.uk

Saltwood Choral Society

Wednesday evenings, 7.15pm – 9pm, at Saltwood Primary School, Grange Road, Saltwood.

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

all sections, and particularly tenors and basses.

01303 237992

Saltwood Old Time Dance Club

Every Wednesday evening, 7pm – 10pm, at the Saltwood Village Hall.

If you like Old Time and Sequence Dancing, why not come and join us? Refreshments provided.

01303 260214

Saltwood Shortmat Bowls

Sundays, 6pm – 9pm and the first and third Wednesday of the month, 2pm – 5pm, at the Saltwood Village Hall.

01303 266624

Saltwood Village Hall

The Green, Saltwood. A perfect venue for meetings, parties, weddings and fun.

01303 260508 (Lesley Galloway)

Sandgate Writers Circle

We hold two meetings a month at two locations in Sandgate, 10am – 12pm. If you would like a friendly, relaxed couple of hours, with gentle folk, please do get in touch and come along.

01303 489736 (Joe Thomas) [email protected]

Shepway Fuchsia and Pelargonium Group

Second Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm, at St Andrews Church Hall, Surrenden Road, Cheriton. Visitors and new members will be made very welcome.

01303 851257

South Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society

Local support for all those whose lives are affected by MS.

www.mssociety.org.uk/branches/kent/south_east_kent [email protected] 08453 970543

Umbrella Club of Hythe

Are you feeling lonely or just need a chat? Then why not visit the Hythe Methodist Church Hall on Mondays from 2pm – 4pm and Thursdays from 12.20pm – 4pm. Everyone welcome.

Shepway & District University of the Third Age (U3A)

The U3A is a self-help organization for people who are retired or not in full-time work and who are encouraged to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience. The organisation provides educational, creative and leisure groups in a friendly environment, at various locations in the local area. We currently have other 35 different groups, including Board Games, Books, Cards, Computers, Crafts, Cycling, Dance, Golf, Languages, and much more.

Please do get in touch for more information. [email protected] 443000

Zumba, Latin Inspired Dance Fitness

Wednesdays, 7pm – 8pm, Hythe Bay Primary School, Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe.

Thursdays, 10am, Hythe Cricket Club. Good fun exercise for all ages.


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Dress the treeStart by winding it with lights, making sure they’re evenly distributed. Next, drape your garlands, again aiming for evenness and an impression of generosity without overloading the tree. On small or slim trees, use slender garlands; on larger trees use heavier, fancier garlands. Last, hang your ornaments, with the

largest first, filling in around them with smaller ones. Place some nearer the trunk for a sense of depth and interest.

Hang a wreath For some, the making of a family wreath using foraged leaves, flowers, seeds, nuts and fruit is a significant part of the holiday season. Alternatively, ready-made examples are available in any style imaginable, from classic to contemporary, heart-shaped or circular, small or large, utterly simple or lavish and complex.

Make some decorationsHome-made Christmas decorations can be as elaborate or simple as you wish. Multi-coloured paper chains are the ultimate in family favourites, as are cutwork paper stars and clove-studded oranges. How about pom pom snowmen, peg-doll angels or glitter-covered pine cones? Or mini stocking shapes cut out of felt and ginger biscuits to hang from the tree? It’s all great fun and will create happy memories for years to come.

Wrap your presentsTransform present-wrapping from a chore to a pleasure by taking a little extra time and trouble. When they’re piled under the tree they will look so much better if they’re colour-coordinated and criss-crossed with ribbons and bows. Even brown paper or newsprint looks lovely if adorned with a home-made label, while sequins, feathers, glitter, stamped

designs and wired beads can all provide additional allure.

Sort out your cardsIt pays to establish a system as soon as the cards start arriving. Clear a shelf or two, and arrange them close together, large at the back and small at the front, in neat rows. Smaller cards can be tucked around a mirror or picture frame. An alternative is to staple them to ribbons (weighted by a bauble or pine cone) to hang in rows from a mantelpiece or along the side of the staircase.

Create displaysNothing says Christmas like poinsettias in pots, scented candles on the mantelpiece and ivy, holly and mistletoe draped over every available surface. Now’s the time to dig out that special table runner and your best crockery, glassware and cutlery for an eye-catching table display, finished off with a dish, tray or platter filled with greenery, candles and other festive decorations.

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Snuffles and Sneezes!

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Sometimes dietary changes can help. Whether there is an environmental allergen involved or not, identifying food intolerance can often lessen the load on the body if certain foods are eliminated from the diet. Dairy products and sugar are common mucus forming foods that can irritate any problems involving phlegm.

Diet may not be a problem at all, or may only be part of the whole picture. A detailed consultation with a professional herbalist is often helpful to piece together the symptoms and case history

to identify patterns that you might not have noticed.

In terms of self help pure essential oil of tea tree (anti-septic) and eucalyptus smithii (decongestant) might be helpful to blocked sinuses if applied topically. Dilute a couple of drops of each in 25mls of carrier oil and massage into the painful areas. Elderflowers are anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic so can provide relief from a runny nose and sneezing whether allergy is implicated or not. These are often available in health food shops and best made into a tea from the dried flowers. You might be lucky and find a combination herbal tea with added eyebright

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Widely available nettle and chamomile possess anti-allergic properties so, whilst having no direct anti-catarrhal action may help if allergy is a feature.

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The Shelter will run this winter from 3rd December 2012 to 25th February 2013.

The work of the Winter Shelter helps some of the most vulnerable people in Folkestone and surrounding areas, giving them a hot meal and a warm bed in addition to support with accessing services that allow them to take some control of their lives.

The Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter is hosted by various local churches with around 250 volunteers and 4 staff working together to provide a warm welcome, hot food and comfortable bed for homeless guests in the Shepway area. Behind the scenes, staff provide advocacy for guests and work closely with local agencies to support the individual short term and long term needs of those who access our service.

The Folkestone Winter Shelter is dependent upon voluntary donations from supporters, and would be very pleased to hear from anyone who

would like to donate or get involved in supporting the Shelter in another way.

The Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter project was established in 2009 by Churches Together Folkestone and other local interests having witnessed the hardships facing homeless people locally.

For the last two years, the Folkestone Rainbow Centre, an ecumenical charity that has 25 years of experience catering for the lonely, the isolated, the socially excluded and the homeless has overseen the operation of the shelter project. A steering group meets regularly to help ensure that the shelter is fit for purpose and continues to develop to meet the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed in Shepway.

Over the 12 week course of the shelter, volunteers provide the staffing hours essential to ensure the shelter runs its course. In addition many people give up their time in cooking off site and delivering food to the shelter venues. The roles volunteers undertake

include setting up the venue, helping with the cooking at the church, engaging and chatting with the guests in the evening, staying overnight and clearing up the next morning.

Every volunteer is asked to complete a volunteer form so the Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter can centrally hold details of their availability, experience, special skills (e.g. first aid), contact details etc. Volunteers have to supply details of a referee who can provide suitable references and FCWS also carries out enhanced CRB checks.

If you would like to support, get involved with the shelter in any way, or have any comments then please contact us on the options to the right, our address is below:

Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter

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ChurchesFolkestone Area:All Souls Church Cheriton High Street - 01303 270604 Rector: David de Verny, Cheriton Rectory, Ashley Avenue, Cheriton CT19 4PXBaha’i Faith - 01303 243907Cheriton Baptist ChurchQuested Road - 01303 278717 Christ Embassy Folkestone Loveworld Conference Centre Cheriton High Street - 01303 270970Folkestone Baptist ChurchHill Road - 01303 252259Folkestone Methodist Church155 Sandgate Rd - 01303 252542Harbour Community ChurchHarvey Street - 01303 211732Holy Trinity ChurchSandgate Road - 01303 256040Life ChurchBowles Well Gardens - 01303 240033Our Lady Help of Christians and St Aloysius Guildhall Street - 01303 252823South Kent Community ChurchBouverie Road West - 01303 251155St John the Baptist ChurchSt John’s Church Road - 01303 246422St Joseph’s Church2 Ashley Avenue - 01303 275402St Martin’s ChurchHorn Street - 01303 270604 Rector: David de Verny, Cheriton Rectory, Ashley Avenue, Cheriton CT19 4PXSt Mary and St Eanswythe ChurchPriory Gardens - 01303 252947St Peter’s ChurchEast Cliff - 01303 254472St. Saviour’s Church - 01303 254686The Salvation ArmyCanterbury Road - 01303 251379The Society of Friends (Quakers)Rainbow Centre 69 Sandgate Road - 01303 220459United Reform ChurchCastle Hill Avenue - 01303 268621

Hawkinge & Elham Valley Area:Please note there are active websites for news and events for churches in the local area, including:www.elhamchurches.com www.barhamdownschurches.org.uk Barham Downs Group:St John the BaptistBarhamSt Mary the VirginBishopsbourne St GilesKingstonSt Margaret of AntiochWomanswold - 01227 831340 www.barhamdownschurches.org.ukHawkinge Baptist Church:Hawkinge Community CentreMinister: Alison Boddington - 07584 062866 Secretary: Ann Usher - 01303 891450St Mary MagdaleneDenton - 01303 840219St Mary the VirginElham - 01303 840219St Lukes Hawkinge - 01303 892369

ChemistsFolkestone Area:The Central Pharmacy104 Cheriton Road - 01303 254427Guildhall Pharmacy110 Guidhall Street - 01303 259414McCardle Pharmacy41 Canterbury Road - 01303 251511Lloyds Pharmacy114 Sandgate Road - 01303 254383Paydens 38 Cheriton High Street - 01303 275625Hawkinge & Elham Valley Area:Hawkinge Pharmacy97 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge CT18 7BS - 01303 892283Lyminge Pharmacy 21 Station Road Lyminge CT18 8HQ - 01303 862425

Doctors SurgeriesFolkestone Area:Park Farm Surgery1 Alder Road - 01303 851021The New Surgery128 Canterbury Road - 01303 243516

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Emergency NumbersGas Emergency 0800 111999Kent County Council 08458 247247Electricity Power Loss 0800 783 88 66Police Station 01303 850055Water Leakline 0800 7311 933

HelplinesAlcoholics Anonymous 08457 697555Al-Anon (for families of alcoholics) 0207 4030888Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting 01303 660747Childline 0800 1111Crime Prevention Advice 01303 896336Dentaline 01634 890300Frank (Drugs Helpline) 0800 776600 Kent Crimestoppers 0800 555111Mental Health Helpline 0800 1070160National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 47Stop Smoking Service 0800 849 4444Samaritans 01303 255 000

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Even if you’re sure you’re not going to venture into your garden much this winter, make sure you have every possible encouragement by creating a winter planter or two. They will not only look gorgeous from the warm comfort of your house, but will also help to coax you outside from time to time.

Choose a larger container as it’s more likely to protect the roots on the plants due to the greater volume of compost. I’d avoid any container less than 30cm (12in) diameter if possible.

Any container will insulate the roots a little, but one made from thick wood (such as a wooden trough or window box, or a half-barrel) will be very effective. Good quality,

fairy chunky plastic also works quite well. Try to avoid metal as this tends to conduct cold.

Warm undergarments are all the rage for winter planters. A lining of bubble-wrap polythene or even a few layers of old fabric or carpet, sandwiched between the sides of the container and the compost will help to keep both compost and roots warm.

If you live in a particularly cold area, or simply want to decrease the risk of winter damage further, try to position winter planters out of the windiest areas. If possible place them fairly close to a house wall on the south or west side as this will help to provide a little extra warmth.

You’ll be amazed at the range of plants available at your local

garden centre for adding winter colour and interest to pots and planters. Some of my favourites are the universal or other winter flowering pansies or even hardier smaller flowered violas.

For some seriously sturdy winter colour, try the winter flowering heathers as these make a good base for the display and you can then add trailing plants such as variegated ivies to help provide extra colour, texture and interesting leaf shapes. All these plants will last for years, not just the winter months.

At this time of year, garden centres may offer very tiny versions of shrubs such as skimmias, Pieris or hollies and many of the dwarf conifers. They will provide good colour and interest in a container for a year or two and can then be planted in your garden to reach their full size.

In warmer areas, you can add bright patches of colour to your display using the ‘winter cherry’ or solanum which has bright yellow and orange fruits. You could also use a few winter flowering cyclamen but these definitely need a very sheltered spot such as a window box on a protected wall.

Don’t forget to add in a few early spring flowering bulbs such as miniature narcissus, crocus and miniature iris. Hide them beneath the roots of your winter bedding plants; you’ll forget they are there until they burst out in spring.

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