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Folkestone Osteopathy & Sports Injury ClinicOsteopathy – Recognised by the National Institute for Excellence as the most effective treatment for musculo-skeletal pain.

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Fancy yourself as a wedding photographer?Learn all the skills you need on a one day workshop with Mandy Marshall.Where? Westenhanger CastleWhen? Wednesday 6th October 9.30am - 4.30pm What? You will gain all of the knowledge needed to confidently go toany wedding and take amazing photographs How Much? £100Places are limited so call now to book your place.Call: Mandy 07525 441939 Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to the latest edition of the handbook. As we settle back into a normalroutine, with the children back at school andmany parents breathing a sigh of relief, webring you some fascinating articles in this edition.

Firstly we hear from The Harris Foundation,detailing how help may be available for thosewho have reading difficulties. A very interesting read, and one which we hope willbe of benefit to some of our readers. We alsohear from Working Wardrobe CIC, helpingwomen back to work, and from The FolkestoneFilm Factory, continuing their brilliant work inthe local community.

This edition is the biggest ever, so we really dohope you’ll enjoy the information includedwithin it, and do let us know of anything you’dlike to see included in future. When respondingto adverts, please don’t forget to mentionwhere you’ve seen the advert.

Thank you so much for your continued support, interest and feedback about the handbook.

With best wishes,

Tuija

Tuija Foster, EditorMarketing & Business BA Hons

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

Cover Photography: Dan Desborough Photography

Contact UsPhone:01303 2667550777 1892237Email:[email protected]@hawkingehandbookonline.comWrite:The Handbook, 13, Portland Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6JAVisit:www.thefolkestonehandbook.co.ukwww.hawkingehandbookonline.comDistribution & AdvertisingThe Handbook is delivered byRoyal Mail, so if youadvertise with us,you can be sureyour message is on time,every time, exactly whereyou want it. Covering 10,000 homes andbusinesses every edition, thehandbook offers effective,local advertising. Advertising rates start at just£10 + vat per month.

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Redecorating is the single most effective way to give your home amakeover. As well as refreshing yourhome, altering your colour scheme canboost your mood. Colours can makeyour rooms inviting, calming, orsophisticated, depending on your choices.When choosing your main colour, thinkabout the atmosphere you want to create in a particular room. In general,light or cool tones give the impressionof airy space while warm or darkshades make a room cosy and inviting.A monochromatic or ‘tonal’ scheme iseasy on the eye, stylish and tranquil.This means you use a single colour, butin varying tones. A good balance is tochoose three shades. Use the deepesttone near the floor and the lightest onthe ceiling to make the room appear more spacious. This scheme can look a little bland, so use texture and

patterns to lift the design. Putting wallpaper on a signature wall is oneoption. Perhaps make one of theshades a more intense or deepercolour. Use splashes of a bright colourin soft furnishings, rugs, art or otheraccessories for emphasis.So, get out your paintbrushes, gatherplenty of swatch cards and decide onthe mood you’d like your room to convey to revitalise the ambience ofyour home.

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CLEARANCE SALE

Tel: 01303 253399

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With children settled back in at school;how do we deal with head lice, colds,cold-sores, warts and verrucas withoutresorting to pharmaceuticals?

Head lice are transmitted from head tohead contact and females lay theireggs (nits) close to the hair shaft.Natural insect repellents and insecticides help destroy lice withoutthe use of chemicals. Examples wouldbe essential oils of rosemary, lavender,tea tree and eucalyptus. It’s importantnot to use essential oils undiluted soalways seek professional advice onappropriate preparations.

While the immune system is developing it seems that some childrenhave an endless cold, cough, runnynose or cold-sores. Many people trustechinacea, a proven support for immunity. There are alternatives available, protecting the most overused herbs like echinacea frombecoming endangered. Elderflowerscool the body by encouraging a sweat,are immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory and anti-catarrhal so canbe useful for temperatures, infections,colds and sneezes. Elderberries havebeen proven to be effective against theflu virus and lemon balm against coldsores! Thyme, coltsfoot and licoricehave expectorant and soothing

properties which can help ease acough.

Swimming lessons may mean verrucas; and warts can be picked upmore frequently during childhood.Both are caused by the same virus andan efficient, mature immune systemwill deal with the problem itself.Persistent outbreaks are best treatedunder consultation; the Herbalist cancreate an individual prescription considering the patient’s unique presentation. Simpler cases mayrespond to topical use of preparationsmade from arbor-vitae which is anti-viral or greater celandine (only available via herbalists) that contains aprotein dissolving enzyme whichbreaks down warts, or simple garlic anage old anti-viral remedy.

I welcome informal, no obligationenquiries. Please call using the detailsbelow should you need advice onpreparations containing the herbsmentioned here.

CONSULTING MEDICAL HERBALIST ALLERGY TESTING / TREATMENT Lynda Jones BSc(Hons) MNIMH Dip BER

Organic plant medicine • Local appointmentsSuitable for All Ages

Skin Problems Menstrual Disturbances

Menopause Prostate Allergies

Asthma/Bronchitis

Arthritis High Blood PressureIbs/Ibd Anxiety/DepressionInsomnia Immune System Problems

01303 242838www.lyndajoneskent.co.uk Also at Sandgate Farmers Mkt

& Many More (Please do enquire)

The New Term challenges from Medical Herbalist, Lynda Jones

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The New Term challenges from Medical Herbalist, Lynda Jones

Examples of help include:• Musculo-skeletal Pain

e.g. Backache, Sciatica• Headaches Allergies Infections • Gynaecology Fertility Insomnia• Addiction Digestion Stroke • High/Low Blood Pressure Stress• Feeling Down Grief & Loss• Confidence Relaxation Anxiety• Dietary and Lifestyle Support• Maintaining Health & Wellbeing

Stephen Bayliss

BSc (Hons) Acupuncture. Lic Ac. MBAcC.

At various locations including

The Centre, 18 Prospect Road,

Hythe, CT21 5NH

01303 253304 / 07749 233262

[email protected]

www.acupuncture-kent.co.uk

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1 Put on dull or maybe large Mexican

hat (8) 5 Plan to bring kitty back before nervous

twitch develops (6) 9 Drive part of university river down into

pit (8) 110 Scattered a small bird on the street (6) 111 Go too far by taking a large pace (8) 112 Some pressure is applied by

cartographer (6) 114 Dessert was served up by high flyer

(10) 118 Energy taken initially from Harry to

Oscar drives the mill (10) 222 Some sad men get together to make

things right again (6) 223 It even destroyed the toy car it was so

bad (8) 224 Became resistant when I joined two

thousand and one French female (6) 225 Get a grip of it and open up (8) 226 Discover a great room first in the attic

(6) 227 Exercise to be taken before body

check up (8) Down

1 There's an area for the religious group

or others to congregate (6) 2 Just one part of the body is allowed

into parliament (6) 3 Cobble together again something

about dope (6) 4 Thinking about looking at oneself (10) 6 By playing the sitar try to depict craft

skill and ability (8) 7 Having lost blood after term finished

shook some a little (8) 8 Torn and cast about for something so

opposite (8) 113 Needed perhaps for eating the chocs

so enjoyed (5,5) 115 Sew a ring into something making an

oath binding (8) 116 Decorative flag flown right inside old

boat (8) 117 There is strong belief in a mediocre

den centrally located (8)

119 Beau woos his lover on the Wimbledon playgrounds (6)

220 Choose young Nicholas for company on alfresco meal (6)

221 It's a sign or sound in the percussion section (6)

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Find out how by contacting us:Working Wardrobe CICUnit 7 Shearway Business Park,Shearway Road, CT19 4RHt:07939087787e: [email protected]: www.working-wardrobe.com

Working Wardrobe, a locally basedorganisation, is working to help tosolve the catch-22 that confronts disadvantaged women trying to enteror re-enter the workforce: without ajob how can they afford a work suit;without the skills and confidence howcan they get an interview and withouta work suit how can you get a job?

The aim of Working Wardrobe is towork with disadvantaged womenreturning to or entering the workplaceand to give them the skills and confidence they need to improve theirchances of getting a job. Once theyhave a letter confirming an interviewWorking Wardrobe supplies the womenwith a work suit which is then theirs tokeep.

While working alongside Governmentagencies on ‘Back to Work’ projects, itbecame apparent that the womenattending the courses had a desire toget back into employment. Howeverdue to lack of available money (mostwere on benefits or managing a verytight weekly budget) the practicality ofhaving enough spare funds to purchase a suitable outfit for an interview prevented many womenfrom applying for a job.

Working Wardrobe goes further thanany other ‘Back to Work’ project byoffering a complete package of tailoredworkshops focused on developingwomen’s confidence and interviewskills. This is then followed by a one-to-one mentoring scheme which islinked to the Suiting Programme wherewomen are then offered a work suit.An interview suit is more than justclothing; the suit helps to give womenthe self-esteem they need to feel theyhave the confidence required to attend

an interview and get the job.

If you would like to find out moreabout the work of Working Wardrobe,or find out how you can help, please doget in touch using the details below.

A recent sucess story of the organisation is that of three youngwomen from YWCA West Kent YoungWomen's Centre who have been royally treated in preparation forattending the Queen's Garden Party.They were nominated to representYWCA in recognition of their achievements, at the centre. They allattended ESF (European Social Fund)funded programmes. The youngwomen attended programmes at thecentre including young parents' support and Basic Skills. They havedeveloped immensely throughout theyear, increasing in confidence, gainingemployment and commencing training.

Get Involved!

Working Wardrobe; Helping Women get back to work

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How do I find out more?For more information, support andadvice, telephone The Harris Foundation on 0845 388 1771 or see the web site: www.harrisdyslexia.com

What is The Harris Foundation?The Harris Foundation is a charitable,Social Enterprise that was formed tohelp and assist those with ReadingDifficulty (dyslexia) by using specialvisual filters (lenses) to reduce distortions and improve comprehension.What are Harris Lenses?Harris Lenses are ophthalmic lenses ofthe highest quality that are prescribedby a specialist practitioner from a 16lens diagnostic set. They do not needto have a prescription from an opticianincorporated although they may ifrequired.

Are the lenses coloured?Harris Lenses aren't coloured but theydo have a neutral appearance, muchlike sunglasses. A Harris Foundationpatient wears the spectacles wheneverrequired – indoors or out!

How do they work?Harris Lenses re-synchronise neurological information sent from theeyes to the brain through a processthat Dr David Harris, inventor of HarrisLenses, calls “dynamic binocular synchronisation”. When prescribed, the result is animprovement in the ease of reading,resulting in significant increases inreading speed.

Can my doctor prescribe them?Harris Lenses are not generally available through the NHS althoughdoctors may refer patients to theFoundation.

What about my optician?Opticians who have undergone thetraining may prescribe Harris Lensesand they may incorporate the

spectacle prescription that is normallyfound during an eye examination. It isextremely important that an eye test is performed before a Harris Foundationtest. This is free through the NHS andall children and many others receivethis. If in doubt, ask your optician!

Have the lenses undergone scientific investigation?Yes, they are clinically proven over thelast 15 years with the results publishedin peer-reviewed journals.

Making reading easier

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Making reading easier

Could your Child Benefit from an Increase in Reading

Ability of over 200%?

There have been many claims regarding methods of curing dyslexia which have no

scientific evidence and often costing thousands of pounds. Dr. David Harris insists

that there is no cure for dyslexia which he firmly believes is not an illness and is

neurological in origin, a stance which is now widely recognised by other eminent

researchers including Professor John Stein of Oxford University.

Real Help is Now Available!

With up to 20% of the population suffering from reading difficulties, the importance

of finding ways to fully realise the academic and career potential of our children is

paramount. The alternatives can be devastating, with a significant number of

prisoners diagnosed as dyslexic, however 35% of entrepreneurs are dyslexic too,

including Richard Branson which indicates that they find ingenious ways of coping

with this disability, some more socially acceptable than others.

Dr David Harris has been researching ways of helping children with Dyslexia and

adults to overcome reading and writing difficulties since 1996 and his Harris Filter

technology has been demonstrated to achieve dramatic and immediate increases

in reading ability.

Many that he has treated achieve an

increase of up to 250% in their Rate

of Reading.

It is not unusual for a child or their

parents to burst into tears of joy as the

page stops moving around for the patient

and they are able to see a page of words

in the same way that the rest of us do.

If you or your child would like to be

tested for the Harris Filters

please contact the Foundation through

the National helpline

0845 230 1771

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ChurchesPlease note that there are active websites for news and events forchurches in the local area, including: www.elhamchurches.comwww.barhamdownschurches.org.uk

Barham Downs Group: St. John the Baptist, BarhamSt. Mary the Virgin, BishopsbourneSt.Giles, KingstonSt.Margaret of Antioch, WomanswoldTel: 01227 831340.www.barhamdownschurches.org.uk

St.Mary Magdalene, Denton 840219St Mary the Virgin, Elham 840219St.Lukes, Hawkinge 892369

ChemistsHawkinge Pharmacy, 97, CanterburyRoad, Hawkinge CT18 7BS 01303 892283Lyminge Pharmacy, 21, Station Road,Lyminge, CT18 8HQ01303 862425

Doctors SurgeriesThe Elham Surgery, Old Road, Elham,CT4 6UH01303 840213The Hawkinge Health Centre, 74,Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, CT187BP01303 892434The Surgery, Church Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HY 01303 862109

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Bryant & Reina Group

We offer a comprehensive service for all your domestic gas appliances through our team of fully accredited / trained service engineers who are Gas Safe registered (formerly Corgi). We service & repair all makes of gas

(including LPG).

Boilers Serviced & Repaired

Gas Fires, Cookers Serviced & Repaired

Full Bathroom Installation, including Tiling

Under Floor Heating Specialists

Reduce Your Fuel Bills Programmable Heating & Hot Water Controls, Room Thermostats

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Power Flushing

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same high standard of professional yet personal service that our reputation has been built on. All work that is undertaken by our engineers carries Bryant & Reina’s extensive written guarantee.

www.bryantandreinagroup.co.uk Call Us on 01303 248648

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Cheriton Sequence Dance Clubmeet every Wednesday (except 2ndWed.) each month from 7.30 - 10 pmat St. Andrews Church Hall, SurrendenRoad, Cheriton. Beginners tuitionavailable. New members will be verywelcome. Enjoy dancing and get exercise at the same time. For furtherinformation please phone Terry on01303 248778 (email [email protected]) orVal on 01233 629815.

India Bike Ride 3-12 November 2011Join us on a trip of a lifetime and cyclefor 5 days through rural Rajasthanalong with other like minded peopleand raise funds for the Kent MultipleSclerosis Therapy Centre in Canterbury(KM Charity of the Year 2010). This willbe the 2nd major fundraising event forthe Centre which provides therapies,advice and support for people with MSin Kent. We are looking for over 30people to take part in the event whichfinishes with a visit to the Taj Mahal.

For more information and a registration pack call 01303 862 996 or e-mail [email protected] visit www.kentmstc.co.uk

Get Involved!

Kent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre

Fundraising Challenge

India Bike Ride 3

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th November 2011

Join us on a trip of a lifetime

Cycle through Rajasthan

See the Taj Mahal

Call 01303 862 996

or e-mail [email protected]

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If you are involved in a local eventand would like to see it featured inthe handbook, simply email orwrite to us with the details. Ourcontact details are shown alongside the Editors letter at the beginning of the handbook.

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Where do you get the most magnifi cent views of the English Channel at sunset?

Where can you be serenaded with the sounds of our talented pianist?

Where can you enjoy Kentish Wines, Cider and Ale, (or choose a wine from around the world)?

And where can you enjoy a delicious, freshly-made two course meal for just £18?

The Palm Court.The Grand, Folkestone.

The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL

01303 222 222www.grand-uk.com

e Leas Folkestone CT20 2XL

* Three courses £22.00

Local News & Events The Hub Cycle Shop, Folkestone’snewest and freshest bike store, is alocal family run business and offer arange of bikes from an unrivalledselection of the world’s best bikebrands. If you want a comfortableladies bike for gliding along the promenade then we can do that withour excellent Pashley’s and ElectraAmsterdams, if you want to climb upand down the local trails then we can

offer some of the worlds finest bikes from the likes of Specialized, Ghostand Marin, and the highest qualityclothing. We now have a great instoreCoffee shop that serves freshlyground coffees and fresh loose tea. Ontop of this we are also offering somegreat tasting wheat, gluten and dairyfree cakes. And don’t forget we offerbike hire & have a fleet of lovelyElectra Townie bikes for you to try.

61 - 63, Sandgate High Street,

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It looks like an Audi TT, drives like anAudi TT – but what’s that on the front?A Lion. Surely not?Well it is – this isn’t a Bavarian offering, it’s actually French: Meet thenew Peugeot RCZ. And it’s a car you’relikely to be seeing a fair few of, verysoon.

It’s been gathering quite a followingsince it made its debut at the GenevaMotor Show in 2008 and it representsa huge leap forward for Peugeot. Why? Well, this Peugeot has Audi’sdominant TT well and truly in its sightsand with the marketing might of theFrench firm behind it, and sensiblepricing, few would bet against its salessuccess. It helps that the RCZ looks stunningtoo. From the front, the car has thefamily Peugeot nose – like a 3008, orother generic Peugeot. But, walkaround to the side and it just gets better and better. Squat, aggressiveshoulders, a beautiful profile and aroof with two gentle bumps – theyreally have got this car spot on.Inside it’s a comfortable, pleasantplace to be with chunky controls, supportive seats and lots of visibility.The only real standout bad point in thecabin is the somewhat flimsy plasticwhich covers the transmission tunneland flexes nastily when you releasethe handbrake. The rest of the car

though has some classy materials. Thetwo silver strips on the roof are aluminium and there are high-gradeleather coverings inside (in the GTmodel) both combining to give the RCZan expensive, upmarket feel. The entry-level model with a 156bhp,1.6-litre petrol, is just £20,450, risingto £25,050 for the 200bhp range topper. Compare this to the Audi TT,which starts at £26,370. We tried the petrol GT model with156bhp petrol. This level gives buyers19-inch alloys and leather. Also included as standard are heated frontseats, front and rear parking aid, auto-dipping mirrors for reversing,auto lights, come home lighting andauto wipers. Performance figures arenot the most exciting with a 0-60mphtime of 8.3 seconds and a top speed of133mph. Having said that, it still push-es on pretty well. There’s good feelfrom the front wheels and in the righthands you can still have a bit of fun. However, it is at lower speeds andaround town where it really excels.What’s more, it’s here buyers can showoff those stunning looks to pedestrianswho’ll stand there open-mouthed.Peugeot dealers must be feeling rathersmug right now. They’ve got a car withthe looks of a premium German manufacturer for a relative bargainprice – and in these cost-consciouseconomic times, that’s a real winner.The only problem we can see is availability – Peugeot doesn’t anticipate a problem, but did tell us 30per cent of this year’s UK allocationwas already sold. And that’s before themore powerful 200bhp has got here.Our advice? Get your order in quick.

James Baggott is editor of Car DealerMagazinewww.cardealermagazine.co.uk

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Calcudoku

Life Happens... By J.L.Holderness

I like the idea not only of a tiger trying to bake, but of that tiger succeeding

magnificently. Where are the tiger's stripes? You may ask and rightfully so. Maybe he

stored them like buried treasure. Maybe he only wears them for special occasions.

I don't know....

An insight into the mind of J.L.Holderness...

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×8 +15

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+17

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⁄ 3

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−1

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−2How to play

Fill each cell with a number

from1-6. No number can

be repeated in any row or

column. The numbers in

the heavily outlined set of

squares(cages) must

combine in any order to

produce the target number

in the top corner, using

only the mathematical

operator specified:

+, -, x or /.

Numbers can be repeated

within a cage, but not in

the same row or column.

Solutions on page 36

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AGE CONCERN CARE NAVIGATOR SERVICE ForShepway - free! The Care Navigator provides aone-to-one meeting, in the home or at AgeConcern, to discuss problems/needs and providesinformation about how to access services.Contact Louise Homewood, Age Concern Hythe.Tel: 01303 269602CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Shepway CitizensAdvice Bureau exists to provide the advice peopleneed for the problems they face. Our advice is free,confidential, independent and impartial, and isavailable to everyone regardless of race, sex, dis-ability, sexuality or nationality. We are open for newenquiries at: 20 Church Street, Folkestone Mon12noon to 3.30pm Tues to Fri 10am to 12.30pmThe Old School, Church Lane New Romney: Tues10am - 12noon At all eight Children's Centres inShepway. Please see our website www.shepway-cab.co.uk for times, venues and maps. Contact us:By email from our website. By phone on: 08444-994118. Please be prepared to call back if we areespecially busy.ELHAM VALLEY PETANQUE CLUBWe meet on the Petanque terrain situated on theTriangle, Elham, on the second and fourth Sundaysthroughout the summer (April to October) with an11am start. New members are always welcome; it'snot necessary to have played petanque before andwe have plenty of spare boules.FOLKESTONE CAMERA CLUB 7.45PM everyMonday at St. Georges Church, Audley Road,Folkestone. Further info. can be found atwww.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk or telephone Jenny Barraclough (Press Officer) 245399 or e-mail [email protected] CHESS CLUB Meet Wednesday6.00pm and Saturday 2.30pm onwards at theSaga Building Middleburg Square - (you must signin). All abilities are catered for, from beginners tomatch players. Fees are low. children £11 andadults £25 - so that's not even 25p a time.Currently we have two dozen members and mixwinning with a jovial atmosphere.FOLKESTONE, HYTHE & DOVER WILDLIFE GROUPContact Pauline Bateson on 01304 853503 or go towww.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

FOLKESTONE CHORAL SOCIETY Would you like tosing? We now have about 120 singing membersdrawn from as far afield as Deal, Canterbury,Ashford and the Romney Marsh. We exist to enjoytogether the choral music we prepare and to sharethat with local residents as well as the many visitorsto the area. Folkestone Choral Society is the largestchoir in the area and rehearsals are held each weekto prepare for the 3 or 4 major concerts normallypresented each year, all with professional orches-tras and soloists. . If you would like to come andsee for yourself the benefits that singing can bringthen we'd be very happy to see you. Further details:01303 230959FOLKESTONE & HYTHE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETYIf you play a musical instrument FHOS is alwayspleased to see potential new members and we arehappy for anyone to give the orchestra a try for acouple of weeks to see if you are interested inbecoming a permanent member. We are always inneed of more string players and from time to timewe also need more wind players. Membership isonly £65 a year. The orchestra meets at theFolkestone School for Girls in Coolinge Lane onMonday Evenings during the school term from 7.30to 9.30pm. Visit our website at www.fhos.co.uk orcontact John Bateson: 01227 722614FOLKESTONE DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY(FDFAS) meet at The Tower Theatre (home ofFHODS), Shorncliffe on 4th Thursday of the month,2.00 for 2.15pm. Guests/prospective memberswelcome (£5). For programme details visitwww.nadfaskentarea.org.uk (See FolkestoneSection) Membership info:01303 237758 or [email protected]. FOLKESTONE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBThe Club meets every Monday evening at 7pm for7:15pm. Visitors are welcome with partners (except1st Monday in month when there is a club compe-tition). For moreinformation please contact: TheGrand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL Tel:01303 222 222on 01303 239889 or visit our web site at

www.geocities.com/fhdmrc

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FOLKESTONE

AGE CONCERN CARE NAVIGATOR SERVICE

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

FOLKESTONE CAMERA CLUB 7.45PM

FOLKESTONE CHESS CLUB

FOLKESTONE, HYTHE & DOVER WILDLIFE GROUP

FOLKESTONE CHORAL SOCIETY

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY

FOLKESTONE DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY(FDFAS)

FOLKESTONE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

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Having moved into our offices in Rendezvous Street

we had the second year of a film festival, a summer school and editing to be completed

on a large commission from the Aspinall Foundation.

This summer was probably the most frustrating, but most satisfying period in

our short 3 year history.For the 2nd year of our

Freedayz Film Festival we programmed 7 free film screenings. 2 at the Old

amusements arcade on Tontine Street, 2 films at

Googies cafe bar and 3 films at Folkestone Amphitheater.

The festival was well received and had a great

family atmosphere and packed audiences. We are now planning Freedayz 2011

Our summer film-making

workshops produced 5 films. We hosted the WRAP parties at our new offices.

Now we are looking forward to working with

anyone who wants to make films. We have courses for children, teachers, parents,

youth groups, community groups

If you want to know more about our Freedayz film festival, to make a film,

music video, an advert or viral for your small business then please contactFolkestone FIlm Factory CIC

[email protected]

www.folkestonefilmfactory.com

Commissions

Outdoor Screenings

Film-making workshops

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Useful NumbersChurchesAll Souls Church, Cheriton High St 238509Baha’i Faith 243907Christ Embassy Folkestone, LoveworldConference Centre, Cheriton High St.270970Folkestone Baptist Church, Hill Road252259Folkestone Methodist Church, 155, SandgateRoad 252542Harbour Community Church, Harvey Street211732Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road 256040Life Church, Bowles Well Gardens 240033Our Lady Help of Christians and St Aloysius,Guildhall Street 252823St Joseph’s Church, 2 Ashley Avenue 275402St Martin’s Church, Horn Street 238509St Mary and St Eanswythe Church, PrioryGardens 252947St Peter’s, East Cilff 254472St Saviours Church 254686The Salvation Army, Canterbury Rd 251379The Society of Friends (Quakers) RainbowCentre, 69, Sandgate Rd 220459United Reform Church, Castle Hill Avenue268621ChemistsThe Central Pharmacy, 104 Cheriton Road254427Guildhall Pharmacy, 110 Guildhall St 259414McCardle Pharmacy, 41 Canterbury Rd251511Lloyds Pharmacy 114 Sandgate Road 254383Paydens 38, Cheriton High Street 275625Doctors SurgeriesPark Farm Surgery, 1 Alder Rd 851021The New Surgery, 128 Canterbury Rd 243516Central Surgery, 86 Cheriton Rd 220707

Whitehouse Surgery, 1 Cheriton High Street275434The Manor Clinic, 31 Manor Rd 851122Guildhall Street Surgery, 67-69 Guildhall street851411Emergency NumbersGas Emergency 0800 111999Kent County Council 08458 247247Electricity Power Loss0800 783 8866247Police Station 850055Water Leakline 0800 7311 933

HelplinesAlcoholics Anonymous 08457 697555Al-Anon (for families of alcoholics)0207 4030888Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting 660747Childline 0800 1111Crime Prevention Advice 896336Dentaline 01634 890300Electricity Power Loss 0800 783 88 66Frank (Drugs Helpline) 0800 776600Health Promotion 01304 828700Kent Crimestoppers 0800 555111Mental Health Helpline 0800 1070160National Domestic Violence0808 2000 247Stop Smoking Service 0800 849 4444Samaritans 01303 255 000HospitalsKent & Canterbury 01227 766877Maidstone Hospital 0845 155 1000Royal Victoria Hospital 01303 850202William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331NHS Direct 08 45 46 47TaxisFolkestone 01303 252000

To list a number on this page, please email:[email protected]

To advertise in The Handbook, call 01303 26675530

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A.G.T PLASTERING All aspects of Plastering Plasterboarding, Coving,

Dry-Lining, ExternalRendering, Bricklaying

Re-PointingFree Estimates and

AdviceContact Geoff07762 189097 (Daytime)01303 247501 (Evenings)

FOLKESTONE TAXIS

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Churches

Chemists

Doctors Surgeries

Emergency Numbers

Helplines

Hospitals

Taxis

Cheriton Library

Hythe Library

Lyminge Library

Mobile Library

Mobile CARM Unit

Broadmeadow

Folkestone

Salvation Army

Folkestone

Cheriton Clinic

Hythe Clinic

New Romney Clinic

Folkestone Health

Centre

Folkestone Walk-In

Centre

Lympne Sub Post

Office

Hawkinge Community

Centre

Sellinge Village Hall

Shepway Carers’

Support

Do you have a problem that

needs solving?Make use of this community based

information guide, which is a directory for the

Shepway area, of local services and activities

for older people. This includes detailed

information of services, medical, social and

useful contacts, and can be accessed at:

Also avalable online:

http://www.kent.gov.uk/invoke

For further information: 01303 863861 or

[email protected]

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No job too big or too smallFREE COLLECTION/DELIVERY SERVICE

For more information and advice phoneChristina 01303 864280 or 07957 993213

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Visit:www.aspinallfoundation.org

Phone:01303 234199 (9am-5pm weekdays)

To advertise in The Handbook, call 01303 266755

Here we keep you up to date with thefascinating work of The AspinallFoundation, and their latest news andevents...

Cupcake Challenge 2010

New for 2010! The Aspinall Foundationis launching its first ever CupcakeChallenge, inviting you to bake foryour friends while raising money forendangered animals.

You could hold your party at home,work, school or with your local club. Itcan be as simple as having a fewfriends around to tea and cupcakes athome for something bigger - it's reallyup to you! The official CupcakeChallenge season is 18th - 31stOctober but we don't mind if you areearly or late.

To take part, please do download andcomplete a registration form atwww.aspinallfoundation.org to help uskeep track of how the Challenge isgoing. Contact Us By email: [email protected] By phone: 01303 234199

Our favourite new arrival!

Keepers at Port Lympne Wild AnimalPark are delighted to announce thebirth of an endangered Javan brownlangur infant. The infant was born tomother Nightshade and father Yarrowand has been welcomed by the rest ofthe troop. The bright apricot coloured arrivalstands out from his parents who areboth jet black. There are two colours ofJavan brown langurs, black or orange-brown, which are determined bygenetics much as variations in haircolour are among humans. All babiesare born with an orange coat but ataround three to five months old somewill stay an orange-brown colour whileothers will turn black.

Get Involved!

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FOLKESTONE, HYTHE & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Meet every Monday &Wednesday evening, excluding Bank Holidays, atthe New Broomfield Hall, 29 - 37 Broomfield Road,Cheriton from approx. 7.30 until 10.30. If you areinterested in model railways and would like toimprove your skills or share your talents andexperience, why not come along and meet us all?For further information contact our Secretary BobBailey on 01303 239889 or visit our web site at www.folkestone-mrc.comFOLKESTONE FLOWER ARRANGERS CLUBWe meet every 3rd Monday of the mounth(excluding August) at Holy Trinity Church Hall,Sandgate Road, Folkestone at 7.15pm.Guests/prospective members very welcome.£4.50. Come and enjoy fun with flowers!All enquiries to Pearl Bingham 01303 892428 orMargaret White 01303 275362. Folkestone & District Local History SocietyMeet on the first Wednesday in the month at HolyTrinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone.7.30 pm for 8 pm start. Visitors are welcome. Formore information please contact: The SecretaryDon Gregory on 01303 246682, The Chairman on01303 252567 or visit our web site at www.folkestonehistory.org.QUEEN'S OWN BUFFS ASSOCIATION OFFOLKESTONE & HYTHE Ex-servicemen fromother Regiments are welcome. Meet monthly forcomradeship with supper, bingo, raffles andmuch more. Contact Branch Secretary StuartMacintyre on 01303 240147RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - GET MORE OUT OFWALKING Walking with your local Ramblers Groupis a great way to explore your countryside, keep fitand meet good company. Ramblers walk leadersoften know the best and most interesting footpaths, so you can enjoy the benefits of walkingwithout the worries of planning a route or gettinglost. The White Cliffs Group of the RamblersAssociation walks on Sundays and Thursdays, distances varying from 5 to 15 miles, mostly with apub stop for lunch.Why not try walking with us?You’d be very welcome to come on a couple of

walks without any obligation to join the RamblersAssociation. Our website iswww.kentramblers.org.uk For more information,please contact the Membership Secretary: RobRiddle [email protected] 01304 366716SHEPWAY FUCHSIA & PELARGONIUM GROUPmeet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of eachmonth at St Andrew's Church Hall, SurrendenRoad, Cheriton. Visitors and new members will bemade very welcome.SOUTH KENT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETYLocal support for all those whose lives are affected by MS. Call 08453 970543, [email protected] or www.mssociety.org.uk/branches/kent/south_east_kentTHE EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH AND WELLBEINGSERVICE supports individuals who are dealingwith mental health issues to retain theiremployment. This service is accessible to peopleliving in Shepway and Dover and is free.Referrals can be made by GPs, employers oremployees. The service works with the individualand where appropriate, their employer, to rectifywork based concerns, to signpost them to othersupport services, to negotiate reasonableadjustments in the workplace, and to create suitable working environments. Staff work directly with individuals, GPs and partner organisations to improve and promote the linkbetween good health and work. The support isflexible, being tailored to individual needs andcircumstances. It is also available to peopleinvolved in voluntary work. For further information please contact 01303 210376 oremail [email protected] Spitfire Clay Pigeon Club meet everySunday 9am for 10am start at the shootingground, near Hawkinge. We shot sporting skeep& down the line targets, in a friendly, informalatmosphere. Visitors & prospective membersalways made welcome. For more information, callPeter on 01303 893100 or Giles on 01303259596.

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FOLKESTONE, HYTHE & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB

FOLKESTONE FLOWER ARRANGERS CLUB

Folkestone & District Local History Society

QUEEN'S OWN BUFFS ASSOCIATION OFFOLKESTONE & HYTHE

RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - GET MORE OUT OFWALKING

SHEPWAY FUCHSIA & PELARGONIUM GROUP

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Can’t remember your new neighbour’sname? Forgotten where you put yourdiary? Don’t worry, here are some tipsto help you improve your memory.

1) Exercise your mind - Just as ourbodies need to be active to remainmobile, our brain must be challengedin order to keep it functioning: learn anew language, take up a musicalinstrument or try doing Sudoku puzzles, crosswords and brain-teasers.2) Reduce stress – Ever found thatyou’ve got so much to do, you simplycan’t remember everything? Prolongedperiods of stress and anxiety can havea detrimental effect on your brain. Byfinding just a small window each dayto relax, preferably before bed-time,you’ll do wonders for your body andmind!3) Exercise – We all know that a little

bit of activity goes a long way, but regular aerobic exercise also helpsimprove our thinking by boosting circulation to the brain – which canalso ward of memory loss associatedwith aging. 4) Improve your diet – To maximisehealthy brain functioning, regularly eatfoods which contain antioxidants –such as blueberries, spinach and broccoli - and omega 3 fatty acids,which are found in fish.5) Take mental pictures – Sharpen upyou observational skills and you willfind you remember more: look atfaces, places and really concentrate onremembering details which you knowyou’ll have to remember.6) Recall – we remember by rehearsing. The more times you saysomething, write it down, see or hearit, the more you’ll remember.

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STRUCTURAL, CRANIAL & VISCERAL OSTEOPATHS

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We offer over 1000 entertainers from face painters to circus acts,

belly dancers to contortionists and everything in-between. We also

specialise in UK based entertainers from sunshine origins which include

steel bands, salsa artists, limbo dancers, samba bands, African drummers,

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