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n the past few months, I have been Plus we meet the inspirational funeral director who firmly believes that borrowing our neighbours’ pet springer people should not want to live forever – but enjoy the life they’ve got. Ispaniel at the weekend to have some Plus there is much, much more as always. company on otherwise solo walks. If I walk All the best, eight miles, Humphrey runs about 800. He’ll take a ten minute dip in the River Len, Simon Finlay, Editor near Broomfield, after chasing around after a tennis ball in the local cricket ground. As we go through Leeds Castle’s parkland, one Simon senses the place is cranking up for a wonderful year of celebrations to mark the 900th birthday of this historic and beautiful treasure house. There are many, many things to look forward to in the coming months. So why not make a date for the Grand Medieval Joust on May 25, 26 and 27 or save July 27 and 28 in your diary for the spectacular 900 Carnival of History. There is a great deal more besides, much of which will be reflected in the pages of Mid Kent Living or our sister publication, the Downs Mail newspaper, and its website in 2019. In this season’s magazine, writer Dawn Kingsford got to meet Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, who lifts the lid on a busy life at home and at police headquarters. The gardening experts at The Potted Garden share some insights into how to make the best of pots and planters this spring time. We also celebrate a double gong for a pair of restaurateurs who put “local” into everything they do.

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Interview Leisure & Tourism 7-9 Personality Profile: 22-23 A Great Day Out: Come and see what We find out what drives Kent Police is over the border in beautiful Rye and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott 27 Charity Runs: How to go for gold and raise cash 28 Gardens To Visit: Learn the celebrity Editor’s Choice connections to lovely Lullingstone Castle 30 Theatre: Abigail’s Party comes to Kent 11-19 A selection of hand-picked events and great days out around the county throughout the spring months Lifestyle 32-37 Good Food 39 Mind, Body and Soul 40 Hobbies 42-47 Senior Living 49-59 Homes & Gardens 61-66 Sales & Services 69 Motoring 70 Competitions 30

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6 Mid Kent Living Personality Profile A force to be reckoned with …

Mid Kent Living’s Dawn Kingsford met with the arresting Matthew Scott – the young champion of the public and the police when it comes to serving justice in Kent…

devoted dad, with a love of rock music, law and order in Kent and, more importantly, and a £300million budget - at 34 years he’s a good listener. ofA age, Matthew Scott is no ordinary thirty- I met him after one of his many public something kinda guy. meetings – this time, in Leybourne near Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner – Maidstone – finding out exactly what people the country’s youngest PCC – has come far think of their police force and what they want with his seize-the-day attitude. from it. “I was never what you’d call a rebel, nor did I He admits crime-fighting in the last decade run through fields of wheat, but I was brought has changed massively. Budget cuts have seen up with a good moral code and a belief that the thin blue line stretched too thin, with an as long as you strive to do the right thing, you overwhelming workload on officers courting won’t go far wrong,” he says. criticism from the public. Appointed in 2016, the self-confessed Unfortunately, for him, the public feel romantic, with a taste for real ale and a very powerless, too, unaware of their right to palatable humour, he is the public’s voice on influence action through him. Everyone has the right to vote for their PCC, but many still do not understand the role and the dismal 15% turnout at the polls backs that up.

“My approach has been to ‘get stuck in’ and talk to people to understand what they want from their police force”

“My role is to keep Kent Police accountable and to set the direction of how crime is tackled in the county. Unfortunately, as a relatively new role, (PCCs replaced police authorities in 2012) many people don’t realise how I can influence policing in Kent, on their behalf. “My approach has been to ‘get stuck in’ and go and talk to people to understand what they Mathew with Kent’s Police Chief Constable Alan Pughsley think should be happening and how we can endeavour to meet that need.”

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Matthew says talking to the public and police officers is the way to represent and influence the direction of the Force.

He’s also a fan of social media and regularly who shares the demands of his job and being an important role while at school where he tweets his views, including those on his most a dad with wife Nina, who he describes as his considered teaching as a potential career recent move: to push through an increase in inspiration “who I’d be lost without”. The before being drawn into politics? the county council’s precept to fund more couple are also devoted to their 18-month-old Matthew, who was six when Margaret officers on our streets – another 180 officers at daughter, Georgina. Thatcher left Downing Street, added: “I suppose a price of £2 per month for a Band D property Matthew said: “Policing is a 24/7 job but I I can because while growing up and during my this year. do try to keep my working life and home life time at Westminster I was always attracted to He concedes: “It’s not my job to raise separate. It’s not always easy but my wife is politics as a way of really influencing things and council tax and I had sleepless nights over this, very supportive and I do the nursery run three making a difference to people’s lives and that has but it was the right thing to do. mornings a week remained my mission.” “Doing the right thing, in this case, wasn’t so that we can both His dad Simon (57), the easiest thing. But the majority of people I pursue our careers.” “I was always attracted to mum Andrea (55) and speak to want a higher police presence and are Nina works at politics as a way of really his brother, sister and willing to pay if it. It is my duty to represent Westminster, which sister-in-law all serve that view and give people confidence in the is where he worked in influencing things and in the Metropolitan institution that is there to serve them.” the Whips Office for Police and have He is also keen to ensure that Police MP David Evennett, making a difference to been “tremendously resources are spent on police issues and he before becoming supportive” throughout uses, as an example, the estimate of four out Kent’s PCC. She people’s lives and that has his life. of five call-outs are non-police matters, such agreed to marry him remained my mission” The eldest of three, as noisy neighbours, while a third relate to after he proposed to he jests: “You could say mental health issues, including missing people her at midnight on I come from a policing and domestic abuse. New Year’s Eve on a beach in Le Touquet. family, but I was always able to choose my “We need to ensure that the responsible They married the following December and in own way and this is where my trajectory took authorities are stepping up and not simply the January he began campaigning for the job me, along with my experiences of community leaving it to the police to deal with,” he says. as Kent’s PCC.” issues as a councillor in Bexley, and running a Support is crucial, according to Matthew, So, could he have imagined holding such community centre.”

How it all began

Elected PCCs replaced police authorities (councillors) in 2012 in what was described as the biggest shake-up of policing for almost 50 years. However, the turnout was the lowest in peacetime Britain, with one polling station in Newport reporting a total no show from voters.

Successful candidates included eight former police officers, one of Wales’ most senior barristers, and an ex-pilot. Six were women and 35 men.

A PCC’s term of office is four years

PCCs are required to swear an oath of impartiality

PCCs cannot tell the police how to do their job - despite having some control over the direction of a force. The operational independence of the police is Kent Police drugs’ dog Eric finds a friend protected by legislation. in Matthew

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While his role as PCC is non-political, he stood as a Tory candidate in 2015 against MP John Cryer, who he says gave him the wider view of politics and its effectiveness. “I believe that with the big issues, politics has no part, but pragmatism does and working together is the Matthew (front centre) joins Kent Police Cadets prior to a charity run in Mote Park way to achieve the best for everyone. “I am happy to listen; we all want to hear solutions and these can come from anyone.” So what is his law in life? 2016: Elected Kent’s second Police and Crime Commissioner “Physical and mental wellbeing are crucial,” 2015: Campaigned to be MP for Leyston and Wanstead, losing to says the athletically slim, 6ft 4in tall fan of cricket and football. Matthew grins as he says: incumbent John Cryer “And every year I try to do more to tackle my 2006: Elected as a councillor on Bexley London Borough Council love/hate relationship with my trainers and golf clubs.” He also tries to eat well, but confesses his 2005: Graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree desert island meal of choice would be spaghetti in Public Policy, Government and Management. Began bolognaise and lots of garlic bread. When it comes to desert island choices, working in Westminster for David Evennett MP he’d also take his acoustic guitar with him 2002: Left Beths Grammar School in Bexley, aged 18 and confesses he’s settled for a less energetic approach to music after playing guitar and 2001: Joined Conservative Party drums and, on occasion, heading up cover bands, such as Nelly’s Heroes, with friends. As for the future, as a Brexit supporter, He points out that living in Swanley, in Kent, on all of these fronts, but there is much more he is ambitious for the UK to create its own makes him fully invested, with a commitment to do to ensure the balance between what the destiny, describing the UK as a “net exporter to making the county a safe place for his friends, public wants from its police force and how we of intelligence sharing” and a prized example of family and the community. make the resources available. effective policing. Indeed, he is part of a PCC He adds: “Kent is a very safe place to live and “I live in Kent, love Kent and pay my council cross-party group looking to ensure Britain is has the best police force. It’s very accessible tax and share the view that we all want the prepared for the changes after withdrawing and the perfect place to live, work and visit. It’s county to be a nice place for our family to live.” from Europe. close to the coast and is blessed with historic He also intends to stand again for the post as buildings, from the Roman Villa at Lullingstone, PCC in May 2020, if he is selected by his party. around the corner from where I live, to Leeds He says: “I think the fact that I need to be invited and Dover castles. to stand is a good thing. It is all about proactive “I am like any other in that I want to do my best democracy and checks and balances.” But he to ensure Kent remains the best place to live.” says there is much more to be done, including He understands the public has concerns about getting the public more involved. policing and how it will meet the numerous calls “There are challenges ahead including on the service, but his efforts so far have increased organised crime, with drug issues exported from police numbers to 3,632 full-time officers in the capital into our county; the exploitation of Kent; improved response times to 101 calls and people and children; and ensuring the right an initial £850k from Government to deal with support from the responsible authorities is any post-Brexit disruption. available to assist the public. “It’s important that Kent’s particular location Matthew steps into the ‘blue light’ as Police “These are in addition to the public’s call for is regarded as a national issue when it comes and Crime Commissioner on his first day in action on burglary and motoring offences to be to funding the additional policing that may be the post treated as a priority, which they are.” needed post-Brexit. We’re making a good start

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Hand-picked events from the editor

Wheelchair access EDITOR’S Family event Music event Hand-picked events and great Dog friendly days out around CHOICE the county... Theatre April April 6 – 22 April 7, May 5, Cadbury Easter June 2, July 7 April 1 Egg Hunt Bearsted Market Story time in Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks Bearsted Green, Bearsted Knole’s bookshop Knole, Sevenoaks Collect fascinating facts about the This is held every first Sunday FREE amazing trees to play ‘tree trumps’ at April 6 - 22 of the month, from 10am to the end with your friends and family. LEGO Exhibition 2.30pm. It will be show casing Join the story time fun in Knole’s See if you can spot Lubbock the lamb fresh local produce, hand-made Tenterden Station, Tenterden bookshop where your little ones hiding in the garden during your crafts and much more. can enjoy short stories and hunt and collect your chocolate prize. A small charity donation is nursery rhymes. This event runs from 10am to required on entry. The Kent and East Sussex The event run from 11am – 4pm. Tickets cost £3 per trail and Railway will be hosting this LEGO 11.30am. normal admission charges apply. April 11 – 12 exhibition. It will feature LEGO models, including full-sized figures Motors by the Moat April 6 from civilisations around the world, Leeds Castle, Leeds Long Nose Puppet including an Aztec, a Samurai Theatre: Out of the Hat Warrior, Egyptian pharaoh and an Revelation, St Mary’s Church, Ashford ancient Greek philosopher. See vintage, high performance and This event is included in classic cars on display all around the admission prices of £18 for Castle grounds and experience a A story about friendship and true adults and £12 for children. The spectacular live stunt show. magic. Full to the brim with lively exhibition is open from 10am to Visitors will be able to vote for songs by Tom Gray of Gomez that 5pm. For more information, visit their favourite cars across nine will have everyone joining in! This www.kesr.org.uk/ different categories. event is from 2.30pm to 3.30pm (doors open at 1.45pm). This drama group is back with its latest April 6 spectacular theatre experience for all ages-especially 2-8 year olds. Heritage Transport Tickets are £8 on the door. Show Showground, Maidstone April 6 Fun Quiz Night &

This show features over 700 Hearty Supper Hothfield Village Hall, Ashford vehicles including motorbikes, cars, tractors, commercials and many more. The South East Bus Festival will also be joining the event. The The supper will comprise a choice festival is a firm favourite and will of homemade tasty dishes with something for everyone, including be featuring a display of over 100 April 7 - 27 buses and bus-related trade stands. a vegetarian option. Doors open Visitors and exhibitors can take at 7pm for 7.30pm start. There will Hanami Picnics advantage of as many free vintage be a raffle with some great prizes Brogdale Collections, Faversham bus rides around the showground including hampers, a Sunday lunch Discover the traditional Japanese festival of the cherry blossom at as they like. at The Swan at Little Chart and at the site. With over 4,000 fruit tree varieties, it really is a sight to see. The gates will open to the The Black Horse at Pluckley, pitch Explore the Japanese culture exhibition, sample Japanese food, public at 10am and the event and putt tickets at Great Chart Golf have a go at origami and calligraphy and try on a kimono. Enjoy a closes at 4pm. The admission and Leisure, bottles of wine and tour of the blossoming orchards and picnic under blossom. This prices are £10 on the gate or more. Please bring your own drinks event must be booked 48 hours in advance. Please bring your own £8 in advance. Tickets can be and glasses. Tickets cost £6 per picnic as picnics are not included. purchased through https:// person (£3 for under 12) and are Ticket prices for adults (16+) is £11.50 and children tickets kentshowground.co.uk/ available from Hothfield Post Office. (aged 2 - 15) is £2.50. The event starts at 10:30am (for a heritage-transport-show/ To book, call 01233 625942. noon picnic) or 1pm (for a 2.30 pm picnic).

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starting from Sainsbury’s on April 12 April 19 - 22 April 21 Loose Road, Maidstone. Spring Festival Easter Weekend on Easter at Belmont It costs £15 per cyclist to enter. Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, the SKLR Belmont House and Gardens, To book an individual time and Sevenoaks Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Faversham rider number, visit https:// Railway, Sittingbourne www.hokh.org/

A wonderful celebration of spring Take part in an outdoor trail as the animals begin to reveal There are plenty of opportunities around the grounds to win a May themselves and the flowers start to visit the railway this Easter, as chocolate treat, then head back to bloom. Activities and crafts for the train is running on all four to the Orangery to get crafty with everyone to enjoy, choose your days. A quick return trip takes some Easter-themed activities. perfect selection for a fantastic about an hour, but feel free to The tea tent will be open from day out. This event runs from stay longer and visit the award 11am serving soup, cakes and 10.30am to 3.30pm. Learn how winning gardens, museum and seasonal treats. to make a range of nature-friendly railway shop. This event is from 11am to crafts which you can take home to Tickets are £7 for adults and 3pm. The cost is £5 per child encourage nature in your garden. £3.50 for children. For more and £2 per adult. Normal house Activities to include pond information, visit http://www. tour admissions still apply. dipping, mini-beasting, sklr.net/timetable-fares/ bird-watching and meadow special-events/easter/ April 25 netting. Crafts include seed Japanese Evening bomb making, grass heads, willow weaving and more! with Wagamama Prices are £3 per craft and Maidstone Museum, Maidstone £2.50 per activity. May 4 – 6

Enjoy a welcome drink from May Day Wagamama before settling down Hever Castle, Edenbridge to watch a Studio Ghibli film. There’ll be another drink courtesy of Wagamama at the interval. Then At this time of year, the award- find out more about the museum’s winning gardens and grounds April 17 fabulous Japanese collections. are a feast for the eyes, with the Twirlywoos Live Tickets are £12 per person, delicate blossom of pear, apple Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells April 19 - 22 which includes a welcome and and cherry trees to lift the spirits. interval drink. This event is Stroll through the Pergola Walk Historic Headwear 6-9pm. where the walls are bedecked Landing in Tunbridge Wells this Hunt with an array of wisteria and Spring The Twirlywoos Live! Join Royal Engineers Museum, April 27 admire the colourful bedding plants in the Italian Gardens to Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy Gillingham Mum2Mum Market and Chick for a theatrical adventure celebrate May Day over the early Kings Hill Community Centre, May bank holiday. at Trinity Theatre. Expect mischief, West Malling music and plenty of surprises as Children visiting the museum Check website for admission they share the delight of discovery. this Easter can forget bonnets prices and details. and discover the unusual hats, With beautifully inventive puppetry Buy nearly new baby and caps, helmets and more worn the show promises a cast full of all children’s clothes, used toys by the Royal Engineers over your favourite characters from the and baby equipment at bargain the last 300 years! There’s hit CBeebies TV show. prices, direct from the previous even a chance to try on some There are two shows at 1pm owners. It’s a great place to buy a old-style uniform hats as they and 4pm. ` second-hand pram, clothes, cot, tour the Museum. highchair, toys, and books all in This event is included April 18 great condition. in standard admission The event will run from 2-4pm. Myths and Legends prices. The museum open Entry tickets are £2 (kids go free.) of Trees from 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm). Cromers Wood, Milstead April 28 FREE The Sainsbury’s Stores May 4 -6 April 20 This event is a walk through the Sponsored Cycle Sweeps Festival English Festival Rochester High Street, Rochester woods learning about the myths Five Acre Wood School, Maidstone Riverside Country Park, Gillingham and legends that are connected You can take to the roads for FREE to the trees and plants, as well FREE this sponsored bike ride, cycling as identifying the trees you will 25 miles or 50 miles in support Medway’s annual festival also explore what uses they have. The English Festival is a fun- of Heart of Kent Hospice. This recreates the joy and laughter There will also be an Easter- packed day out for the whole event is being run in partnership enjoyed by chimney sweeps at themed tree trail as well. family celebrating the most iconic with the Local Charity Partners their traditional holiday. It was There are two sessions for this and ironic of English traditions. of the Kent Sainsbury’s store. the one time of the year that event at 10am to 12pm, and This event is free and starts The ride HQ will be at Five Acre the sweeps could leave the soot 1pm to 3pm. from 11am to 5pm. Wood School, with the ride behind and have some fun.

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vulnerable mums and their May 11 families across Maidstone and May 11 The Princess Project’s Medway. Included in the cost of The Little Welly Hollywood Spring your ticket is a welcome drink, Children’s Obstacle three-course meal and tea and Ball 2019 coffee, along with fabulous live Course & Festival Oakwood House, Maidstone music from Cartoon Heroes. St Clere Estate, Sevenoaks Doors open at 6.30pm. May 5 Standard tickets are £50. For Get a group of friends together more information, visit https:// This is an outdoor event for Heart of Kent Hospice and enjoy a fabulous evening www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the- children and families with more out, knowing that you are raising princess-project-18003544772 than 30 challenges over a 3km Bluebell Walk valuable funds to support route including the foam run, Village Hall, climbing walls, the ball cage Harrietsham and the big slide. The festival part of the event is all about getting children outdoors, The walk follows the traditional active and taking on new 6-mile walk amongst the challenges and experiences. bluebells on the North Downs They can run and roll playing and through some of Kent’s most laser quest, enjoy family games beautiful countryside. Begin your and so much more. There are walk anytime between 8.30am plenty of options to refuel, with and 10am. Make sure you grab May 11 tasty food and drink stalls with a hot drink and check out the live music. breath-taking views from the Family Science Day Maidstone Museum, Maidstone picnic pit-stop three quarters of This event runs from 9:30am the way around the route. Dogs to 4:30pm. Adult tickets are welcome, but must be kept start from £6.50 and children Enjoy some fun activities for all the family exploring crazy liquids and on leads. under four go free. To fun science experiments using everyday household materials. Tickets cost £10 for adults and purchase tickets, There are three available sessions throughout the day, 10:30am £3 for children. To book, visit visit www.thelittlewelly.co.uk to 11.30am and 12.30 to 1:30pm and 2.30pm to 3.30pm. https://www.hokh.org/events/ detail/bluebell-walk-2019 Accompanying adult goes free. Tickets are £5 per child.

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feet in their new communities in range of food and drink produced May 15 the seventeenth and eighteenth May 22 & 23 in and around Kent and from Herb Walk centuries. There will also be Dear Zoo across the globe. Belmont House and Gardens, an opportunity to explore the Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone This events runs from 11am Faversham galleries as part of this event. The to 6pm. talk will be followed by questions and an opportunity to talk to the Rod Campbell’s best-selling This relaxing walk will introduce speaker. Booking is essential. lift-the-flap book has delighted you to different herbs used today Tickets are £10, including a generations of young readers since and historically to treat illness glass of wine. The event runs it was first published in 1982. This and maintain health. Learn about 6.30-8pm. production will delight all those the benefits of some very familiar who have read the book (both wild plants as well as lesser- May 18 & 19 young and old) as it unfolds with known ones. A great chance to child-engaging puppets, music and see, smell and taste the plants 1940s Weekend on lots of audience interaction. in a beautiful garden setting and Kent & East Sussex Tickets are £15.50. The show May 24 reconnect with nature that’s Railway starts at 1.30pm and 4.30pm Bat Walk right on your doorstep. Mandy on May 22, and 11am and 2pm Bore Place, Chiddingstone Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden Rickard is a medical herbalist and on May 23. A nocturnal quest to see bats aromatherapist with a practice and their amazing aerial ac- that stretches over 20 years. Enjoy period music, dancers, May 25 & 26 robatics and other night time This walk is from 1pm to 3pm. vehicles, displays and animals. After a short introduc- Tickets cost £10 per person. Tonbridge Food and tion about these fascinating entertainment. Visitors will be Drink Festival given their own identity cards and Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge creatures, you’ll be guided on May 15 can enjoy unlimited travel for the a night walk around the farm, Museums at Night: day, with steam trains running FREE along farm footpaths, using every 45 minutes between bat detectors to listen out for The Huguenot Table Fire up your taste buds at this Tenterden and Bodiam. bats as they leave their roosts The Huguenot Museum, Rochester year’s fabulous festival in the and fly out to catch insects. Admission including an all-day town’s beautiful castle grounds This event is from 8pm to travel card is £18 for adults and close to the banks of the 10pm. Adult tickets are £8 In this talk, Sara Pennell £12 for children (3-15 years). picturesque . Try, and child tickets are £6. will explore how Huguenot The event is open from 10am to taste and buy from more than 70 Booking is required. communities found their culinary 6pm on both days. stallholders selling a delicious

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for the part? From 6-9pm, May 25 - 27 DECEMBERMay 30 tickets £10 per person. Medieval Jousting Over 18s only, DecemberBee Bonanza 1 Scream Night www.maidstonemuseum.org. Tournament , Maidstone Leeds Castle, Leeds Maidstone Museum December 2 The final event in Maidstone’s Maidstone Symphony ghoultastic exhibition, In these sessions go on a bee Orchestra – Olivier Thrill at the sight of armoured Screamsafari throughand Scream the nature Again, Stankiewicz knights from England and France which runs from October 10 May 25 - 31 garden and then have a little Mote Hall, Maidstone competing on powerful combat to honeyDecember tasting. 2. WatchAlso create a a range of bee-friendly crafts including horses. Watch archery and The Sheep Show terrifying classic Hammer Leisure Centre seed bombs, bee hotels and beeswaxAn evening wraps! of strong firepower displays throughout the Kent Life, Sandling horrorThis eventmovie is – from “Dracula 10.30 ADto 3.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tick- day with medieval music and living 1972”. Drinks and snacks will dramatic contrasts with ets cost £8 per child. history encampments to discover. be available to buy all the powerful overture to Wagner’s early opera, The ThisNovember event is included 25 & 26in the Step back in time this half evening and you can enjoy Flying Dutchman and Richard price(also of generalDec 2&3, admission. term and visit the Vintage May 30 May 31 9&10, 16&17) Village, from the Victorian Petts Beastie Days Strauss’sMacbeth hauntingly beautiful Oboe Concerto. Soloist for Farmhouse, through to WW2 Brogdale Farm, Faversham The Barn Theatre, Smallhythe Place, Christmas Market the evening is the Leeds Castle, Maidstone Cottages, or enjoy the Tenterden 1950s Sandling Farmhouse. magnificent young French Visit the Christmas Market on the Cedar Lawn overlooking oboist, Olivier Stankiewicz. There are both indoor and A full day of exploring the the castle to discover a splendid array of seasonal gifts, Vaughan Williams’ A London outdoor play areas, tractor or grounds and discovering One of Shakespeare’s most famous toys, festive decorations, specialist food and drink. Symphony then conjures up land train rides, donkey rides, fantastic bugs and mini beasts. tragedies is brought to life on Children and adults will be enchanted by the reindeer and all the vitality and mystery a bouncy castle, a fun wooden Book your Live Bug Show stage by East 15 Acting School, birds of prey while traditional fun fair rides and live music of our great metropolis at hunt with a sweet treat and the time and spend the whole who have been training together keep everyone entertained. the start of the last century. chance to get arty in the Paint-a- day exploring the orchards, for the last two years. Led by a There are jingles from horse- Pot studio. discovering bugs and have lots professional director the actors use drawn taxis, mists and fogs, This event is open from 10am of fun. their individual and collaborative and an overriding musical to 5pm. Catch the popular This event starts from 10am to company skills to present a thrilling motif of the chimes of Big Sheep Show at 11.30am, 3pm. Tickets for one adult and and original production. free entry to the Scream Ben. 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Tickets one child is £9.50. This event starts from 7:30pm to cost £9.95 per adult and exhibition on the night 9:40pm.Tickets fromTickets £21. cost Tel: £12 033 £8.25 per child. (normally £4). Why not join 666per adult 3366 and or £10 visit per child. the museum staff in dressing www.mso.org.uk.

R BRICKS CIVILISATIONS SHOW 6-22 APRIL AT THE KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY

Civilisations is an innovative and entertaining touring show

created by Bright Bricks with 40 stunning LEGO bricks models including life-size human figures from a range of civilisations thoughout history.

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street acts, competitions, readings June and a fun fair. Rochester High Street will be transformed into a June 1 Dickensian scene. World Custard Pie Championships 2019 Village Hall, Coxheath

FREE Come and take part in the 52nd World Custard Pie Championships. The event has been held in the village since 1967, attracting teams from across the globe. The June 9 rules are simple. Teams of four, Taste the Best score points depending on where Biddenden Vineyards, Ashford their thrown pie hits a member FREE of the opposing team. With fancy June 7 & 8 dress optional, teams dress in Biddenden’s food day showcases a anything from Victorian regalia to range of great produce the county The Great British Gin Festival 2019 futuristic 2020 outfits, the world has to offer. Visitors will have the Kent Event Centre, Maidstone famous flan-flinging contest is sure opportunity to meet, taste and to be a great family fun day out. buy from a wide variety of Kentish The tried and tested format of this festival features over 100 different The event starts at noon. producers specialising in cheeses, international gins, from household names and unusual flavours, to ex- preserves, sauces and chutneys, clusive, small batch gins, with a gin glass and gin bible given on arrival June 1 & 2 pies, fudges, beers and liqueurs, to guide guests through their gin tasting experience. Entertainment includes talks and trade stands, cocktail demos, interactive games Dickens Festival honey, ice cream, wool, crisps, meats and game and much more. and a live band, creating a sophisticated festival vibe. Each event runs Rochester town centre, Rochester With over 40 stalls to browse there from noon to 4pm. FREE is something for everyone. There is also an evening event on June 7 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. This event runs from 11am Tickets start from £13.50 plus a booking fee from www.thegreat- There will be fun for all the family to 4pm. britishginfest.co.uk including costumed parades, COUNTY COBBLER

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June 9 June 12 June 15 June 23 Kent Modified Mash-up Out and About with Music Night Demelza House Static Car and Bike Show my Camera Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks Bubble Rush Faversham Showground, Faversham Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Centre, Mote Park, Maidstone Sevenoaks Sit back and relax or dance the night away with live music from Bring the family along to see all the This is a fun run like no other! the 60s, 70s and 80s performed best high performance/modified Starting in a sea of foam, you go A Sevenoaks Area National Trust by Masterclass - a professional cars and bikes plus much more, Association talk from Barbara Darby three piece band. Bring along around the course encountering including a mini funfair, DJ, trade who takes pictures in the local area. your picnics, blankets and four Bubble Stations pumping out stalls and trophies. The event starts at 7.30pm. For chairs and enjoy the evening different coloured bubbles. Walk, The event runs from 10am to more details including pricing summer sun. jog or toddle around the course. 4pm. Tickets are £5 per adult call Alan and Lynne Marsh on Tickets cost £10 per person. Tickets are £10 for adults and and children go free. 01732 453964 Booking essential. £10 for children.

June 14 Astronomy Evening: Solar Viewing Bore Place, Chiddingstone

This is an unusual opportunity to look at the sun, in a completely safe and controlled environment. The Edenbridge and District Astronomers are returning for another popular astronomy event - but this time, you’ll be looking at the sun! With the backdrop of the farm, the astronomy team will talk you through the observations and give hints and tips about other key astronomical objects or events you can look out for over the coming months. Tickets are £8 for adults and £6 for children. This event runs from 7-9pm.

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adult and £5 for a child. This displays, entertainment and local June 19 June 29 & 30 event starts at noon and will food. There are more than 400 Jazz Evening Leeds Castle Triathlon finish at 8pm. exhibitors and trade stands and Godinton House, Ashford Leeds Castle, Leeds over 300 competitions, activities and displays. Dogs on short leads Register to compete in either the July welcome. Supporting St John Ambulance, Sprint or Standard Triathlon either Adult tickets are £23 and child remember to bring your chairs, on your own or as part of a team. tickets are £7 on the door. rugs and picnics. Alternatively, spectator tickets are You can pre-book tickets for Ticket price is £12. It is advised available if you would rather watch a 10% discount on https:// to book in advance. The the triathletes swim around the kentshowground.co.uk/ picnic starts at 6pm, with a Moat, begin their road cycle and run performance at 7pm. across the 500-acre estate. July 6 & 7 Times and prices vary, visit Battle of Britain June 22 http://triathlon.leeds-castle. com/home for more information. Air Show Kings Hill Music Aerodrome, Ashford Festival June 30 Spitfire Pub, Kings Hill Martha’s Music on July 5 – 7 This show has attractions for the Farm all the family including flight This event has a great line up Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour, Deal Kent County Show experiences, a funfair and stalls. Detling Showground, Maidstone which includes the eight piece Enjoy the display featuring Kent show band Loose Change, representative aircrafts from the who have been touring far and Enjoy this great day out with Battle of Britain era between wide for over 20 years. family and friends whilst being This three-day event is a showcase 11am and 3:30pm. Spitfires, Tickets cost £12 in advance entertained by a variety of event for farming, countryside Hurricanes and other aircraft of and £18 on the door. This event excellent local musicians as well and rural life. The show brings the period such as the Tiger Moth runs from 1pm to 10pm. as plenty of activities to keep the together the very best of Kent and Harvard T6 will also take part. children entertained. Bring a picnic with animals and food, fun and This activity is courtesy of the or enjoy food and drink from one of excitement and above all a sense fabulous Aero Legends. the on-site vendors and bars. of what ’The Garden of England’ Ticket prices start from £7 (under Tickets cost £30 for a Family has to offer. Open from 8am to 4s go free). For more information ticket (two adults, up to three 6pm every day, the show is a or to book, visit http://www. children under 16), £12 for an wonderful day out with plenty of headcornevents.co.uk/home Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair SPRING INTO EASTER 6th - 22nd APRIL OPEN FROM 10AM-6PM Up to 300 exhibitors in two buildings, marquees & outside offering a wide range of antiques, Easter Activities Big Top Entertainment vintage, retro and collectables. • Bottle feed the lambs There is a fabulous range • Indoor cuddle corner of live entertainment in our indoor Big Top throughout • Take a trip on a fun farm ride the Easter holidays – all at 27th & 28th April no extra charge! • Visit the Paint-a-Pot studio • Learn in our Animal Show • Donkey rides • Fun with Flip the Clown 20th & 21st July • Indoor & outdoor play • Mrs Back to Front’s • Visit the Vintage Village Punch & Judy • Animal feeding sessions For show dates & times, Cash only entrance: • And much more! visit www.kentlife.org.uk Saturday: 8.30am (early entry) - £6 Check out the daily Owl Flying demonstrations throughout the Easter holidays! Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm - £5 Sunday: 10am - 3.30pm - £4 Kent County Showground, Detling, ME14 3JF. Book advanceonline & insave

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Inspired Villages are building a luxury retirement village in Leeds, Kent, and are delighted to bring you the Inspired Wellness Fair Saturday 11th May | 10am–4pm

FREE ENTRY Want to improve your health and fi tness? Learn more about living clean and green? Sample natural products? Join us at Leeds Village Hall for our Inspired Wellness Fair Join us at Leeds Village Hall for our Inspired Wellness Fair and try out some new and complementary therapies such and try out some new and complementary therapies such as refl exology, osteopathy, hypnotherapy, massage and reiki. as refl exology, osteopathy, hypnotherapy, massage and reiki. For more information about this event or to book a For more information about this event or to book a stand, please email [email protected] stand, please email [email protected]

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Great Days Out Border hopping to beautiful Rye

A regular visitor to Rye, Mid Kent Living’s Dawn Kingsford jumped at the chance to visit the historic ‘seaside’ town. Here she let’s you in on a handful of its many secrets…

ovely Rye, what secrets you hide, across It is this resilience that has created Rye’s with secretive names including The House the border in Sussex. fascinating history, full of twists and turns, both Opposite, The House with the Seat and The LA frequent target of troops from France on the wrong and right side of the law. House with Two Front Doors, that can still be and Spain – as one of the the shortest crossing At 730 years of age, this Sussex gem is now found today. points from the Continent - today’s invaders are nearly two miles from the sea, the result of The Mermaid Inn - one of England’s oldest more likely to be in search of a pleasant day out. natural silting and reclaimation by farmers who inns - with its cellars, cut from the rock, The historic town of Rye certainly has a tale found the salt marshes provided a much-needed dates back to 1156 was in the mid 1700s the to tell. new source of income for the town. headquarters of the 600 strong notorious While its status from 1336 as a cinque port They bred sheep that could cope with the gang. made it key to the country’s defences, the busy wet conditions and which were prized by Today, old Rye harbour still has a small harbour made this a prosperous trading town, the French. But, to cash in on this trade, the fishing fleet, with boats that catch scallops, with privileges including exemption from tax, in government imposed a Customs tax, which saw plaice and sole in the shallow waters of Rye Bay. return for maintaining ships for defence. wool smuggling – or owling – develop instead. Much of the catch still make it across the water Under this royal protection, Rye thrived, with While wool was smuggled out, tea and – legally – to Boulogne. its port receiving wine imports from France and spirits were brought in. Its closeness to the The Citadel remains – with its fortifications exporting home-grown wool to the Continent. sea, unpredictable marshes and narrow streets, and gates - a small town with a proud and But, after the 14th century, the sea that had made it the ideal place to store illegal cargoes. innovative population of about 4,000. brought this wave of economic growth, turned Mermaid Street will reward you with It lays claim to Rye hopware pottery; shops its back on the town, leaving it to flounder and evidence of this underground trade, where that will appeal to collectors; scenery and fend for itself once again. stocks were hidden in the cellars of homes wildlife, as well as its historic buildings. Great Days Out Places to visit

Rye Heritage Centre Quayside Home to the famous Rye Town Model. Book ghost walks and guided tours and find information on the town’s attractions. Tel: 01797 226696

Rye Castle Museum East Street and Ypres Tower The Museum is open weekends and bank holidays, while the tower is open seven days a week (subject to weather conditions). Small entry fees for both. Tel: 01797 226728 Scot free Romney Marsh, to the east of Rye, remained susceptible to flooding until the St Mary’s Church 13th century when a tax, called a “scot”, Church Square was enforced to fund flood protection. The phrase “getting off scot free” was Dating back to the early 12th century, its unusual clock something enjoyed by those living on strikes only on the quarter hours. Bird’s-eye views of town higher ground, who were exempt. from the tower. Tickets on sale at the tower base.

St Thomas’s Church nearby Winchelsea, Rye Terence Alan Milligan (comedian and writer Spike Milligan) is buried here. The infamous inscription : “I told you I was ill” … appears to be an urban myth.

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Harbour Road A coastal reserve with hides and habitats including saltmarsh, shingle, saline lagoons, grazing marsh and reedbeds. Tel: 07884 494982

Lamb House West Street, Rye The former home of novelists EF Benson and Henry James. Lamb House is tucked away along a cobbled street, with a fantastic walled garden. National Trust suggest one to two hours to explore. Closed Wednesday and Thursday. Tel: 01580 762334

Canter sands! Horse riding on the beach at nearby Camber Sands is restricted for the summer to October 2 (inclusive). Riding is permitted weekdays early morning (off beach by 8.30am) and evenings (after 7pm). Riding is permitted around LOW tide hours only.

Antiques Roadshow Thirty minutes away in Battle, Fiona Bruce and the team from Antiques Roadshow will be filming at Battle Abbey on Tuesday, July 9. Entry is free. More at www.bbc.co.uk/ antiquesroadshow

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26 Mid Kent Living Charity Runs Going for gold and good causes Whatever time and skills you’ve got to share, bring your energy, smiles and passion to the party and gain huge satisfaction knowing you are making a valuable contribution to some life-saving work…

Maidstone Where: Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells Tonbridge Gung-Ho! Seriously Fun 5k When:Start: June 2, at 11am One Fun Run Children in Need Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation A Race for Life 5k takes about an hour to The world’s biggest 5k is back – and it will complete, but there’s absolutely no pressure Take on a thrilling family friendly 2.5km be bigger and better than ever. Gung-Ho! to finish in a certain time. It’s about uniting course, obliterate obstacles and get covered in Seriously Fun 5k will give people across the in the fight against cancer - no matter what colour, all while raising money to support type region a chance to relive the days of Total your pace. 1 diabetes research. It will be fun for children Wipeout, Fun House and It’s A Knockout as Cancer Research UK are world leaders in and adults. Get your team together and join they climb over and through giant inflatables. finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and hundreds of others for a memorable day out. This time, the run is coming to Mote Park in treat cancer. The charity says it receives no Children under eight must be accompanied by Maidstone, for the first time ever on Saturday, government funding for its work, relying on an adult (over 18). There must be at least one June 8. funds volunteers raise. adult for every five children under eight. Thousands of pounds are expected to be raised Tickets cost £15 per child and £10 per for amazing causes thanks to people taking part Herne Bay adult. Online registrations close at 5pm on for charity, adding to hundreds of thousands of Chicken Run Sunday June 16. On the day registrations pounds already fundraised at previous events. will be available but the cost of a ticket will This year, participants can race in aid of the event’s Strode Park Foundation increase by £5. national charity partner BBC Children in Need. A 5k sponsored chicken run starting and Charity tickets are available at www.bbc. finishing at Herne Bay pier with all proceeds co.uk/Pudsey going towards the work of Strode Park Where: Mote Park, Maidstone Foundation. The entry fee is £16.50 for age When: Start: June 8 at 9am 12 and over which includes your free super chicken costume! Gung-Ho is not a timed event. Around 100,000 Children aged 7-11 are welcome to join in runners of all ages, backgrounds and abilities for £5 and supply their own costumes. have taken part over the past two years. Registration on Herne Bay pier starts at Tunbridge Wells 9am for a warm up at 10.15am. The run starts at 10.30am. Race for Life Sponsorship is optional but of course very Cancer Research UK welcome! To book online, visit https:// Where: Hugh Christie School, Tonbridge The Race for Life Royal Tunbridge Wells www.strodepark.org.uk/Event/the-chicken- When: There will be staggered start times and route in Dunorlan Park is on Sunday, June 2 at run-2019 you can choose your start time on booking: 11:00am. You will be taken alongside the lake, Pink Wave – register from 10am, warm up Where: Herne Bay Pier, Central Parade around the grounds of the park, finally leading 10.55am, start at 11am When:Start: April 7, at 9am up to the Grecian Temple and finishing exactly Orange Wave – register from 10:45am, where you started. The 5k course is a mixture of Founded in 1946, Strode Park Foundation is a warm up 11.25am, start at 11.30am terrain, with some inclines and an all-round great Kent charity, providing vital care and support atmosphere. With local supporters cheering services for children and adults with a range JDPR funds research to cure, treat and you on, you are sure to have a great experience. of disabilities. prevent type 1 diabetes. They work with Tickets are £14.99 for adults and £10 for The Strode Park Foundation believes in government, academia and industry to children. Dogs are welcome. independence, well-being and choice, and accelerate research in the UK and within For more information, visit https:// promote these ideals throughout its care healthcare policy to ensure that the outcomes raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/find-an- services, enabling people to live life the way of research are delivered to people with event/dunorlan-park-5k-2019-06-02-0000 they choose. disease in the UK.

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Globe-trotting at Lullingstone’s World Garden

Lullingstone is one of England’s oldest family estates. Built in 1497, it’s been home to the same family for 20 generations. The current son and heir is modern-day plant hunter Tom Hart Dyke - cousin to TV comedienne Miranda Hart. Dawn Kingsford reports…

s introductions go, they don’t come more Opening times distinguished than Tom Hart Dyke, whoseA diary lists tales of exploration and Lullingstone Castle and The World kidnap and an affinity with those who brought Garden is open every Friday (except us the plants we know and love today. Good Friday), on Saturday and Sunday, It was the vision he had for a World Garden from April 5, until October 27. On these – sketched during the nine months he was held days, the house opens only at 2pm for a hostage by Columbian guerillas while hunting guided tour lasting 45 minutes, costing for orchids in the Panamanian jungle – that now an additional £1. stands as a tribute to these plant-hunters of the On Bank Holiday weekends and past in a palette of 8,000 species from the four event days, there is no guided tour, but corners of the globe. visitors are able to view inside the house Truly, a paradise for plant fans - the first of its from 11am until last entry at 4:30pm. kind in the UK – the collection combines plant heritage with cutting-edge horticulture in 120 Amenities and accessibility acres of gardens at Eynsford near Sevenoaks. • Café, • Gift shop Notoriety & invention • Plant nursery For Tom, with that traumatic experience behind • The garden is accessible by him, his 43rd birthday (April 12) promises to wheelchair/mobility scooter (except be no less challenging, as he fights to keep the polytunnels), as is the church and the family home in the black and his collection intact, ground floor of the house. something that has been followed by programme- makers, including the BBC. His World Garden, which sits in the grounds of the family home - commandeered from his Hidden gems grandmother – has allowed him to create his jungle dream. It has brought a welcome and • Lullingstone was home in the 1930s to the steady stream of visitors to the house since silk farm that produced the material for opening in 2005, among them Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation robes and Camilla Parker Bowles. wedding dress. The house, which has further royal connections, • The British Army took over Lullingstone having been visited by Henry VIII and Queen during WWII and the fields behind the Anne, is also open to the public on occasion, and Gatehouse hosted a dummy airfield. is well worth a look. • The grounds - alongside the River Darent - Truly, a day in paradise for modern-day plant also contain Queen Anne’s Bathhouse, an lovers and those with a love of history. 18th century Ice House and the church.

Admission Special events Adults £9 Easter activities and events, including the Children £4.50 (5-15 yrs old) new Food Fest (June 1, 2 & 3) and Plant Hunters’ Weekend in August. Senior citizen £7.50 Family £20 (2 adults & 2 children or Full details and pricing are at: 1 adult & 3 children) www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk

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MAJORS LAKES ROUGH SHOOTING A beautiful Lake set in a 5 acre woodland We have in excess of 2000 acres of land for our members to shoot over. Stocked with Carp up to Land is situated 25lb plus in Faversham, Tench, Roach, , Perch, Barbel Bredgar and the & Chub Isle of Sheppey. Our Rough Shoot FRESHLY Membership is RESTOCKED £350 per year. WITH SILVER You must have valid FISH END OF We also have dog shooting licenses and LAST YEAR!! training areas, insurance to become a hawking areas, member. Members may ferreting, game areas also bring one guest Memberships start at just and limited with them to shoot for a wildfowling areas. £85 per adult (£65 for OAP’s) fee of £40 per day Wildfowl & game are only which is to be paid on £40 for children under 16 to be shot when in season. the day of booking.

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Mid Kent Living 29 Theatre Back and better than ever Abigail’s Party, Orchard Theatre, Dartford

he Mike Leigh classic never goes The Orchard Theatre in Dartford is They are joined by a highly strung Susan out of fashion. Even the cringingly running the play, starring Jodie Prenger, who has been banished from the party of her Tout-dated garb of its participants, the Daniel Casey and Vicky Binns, 42 years after teenage daughter Abigail, who is heard of but outmoded language and long-forgotten it first premiered in London. never seen. mores of the 1970s make it more The plot is familiar enough by now - appealing as a period piece. Beverly and husband Laurence are throwing Orchard Theatre, April 1-6 2019. Prices Satirising and reflecting Britain’s newly- a party for their newlywed neighbours, Tony range from £20.50 to £47. Call the box office educated, aspiring and culturally aware and Angela. 01322 220000, www.orchardtheatre.co.uk 1970s emerging middle class, Abigail’s Party developed into the Leigh masterpiece by a series of experimental improvisations. By the time it became adapted for the BBC’s Play for Today and broadcast in November 1977, the director had just about nailed it. The cast, which included a young Alison Steadman, carried the tortuous plot as personal tensions among the couples starts to simmer over into an all-out war. It was a remarkable piece of work by any standards, given that it had only just debuted on stage in April that year. The Hampstead Theatre ran 104 shows in all.

Reginald D Hunter: Facing The Beast, Hazlitt Theatre Reginald D Hunter is celebrating his 20th anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK. Born 49 years ago, the funnyman from Seann Walsh: Georgia, US, has been a mainstay on many panel shows with his trademark languid After This One, I’m Going Home, Folkestone Quarterhouse drawl and a wry sense of the absurd, as well “Charming and charismatic, a natural motor- in the seaside town’s creative quarter last as having a massive UK-wide fan base. mouth, Brighton’s Seann Walsh is the most autumn but this was rescheduled due to his Now he is on a 40 date tour of Britain and frighteningly precocious talent to emerge appearance on Strictly. Ireland and rocking up at the Hazlitt Theatre from the UK comedy circuit in ages.” Walsh also has a penchant for acting, in the centre of Maidstone on April 23. His This is the description of Seann Walsh having notched up a debut in Comedy latest batch of material has been described as given to himself on his own website! Central’s sitcom Big Bad World. “highly anticipated”. But don’t let that put you off. The chances This was swiftly followed up by the lead Hunter’s searingly honest set has garnered him are that, if you have heard of him, it is role in Monks (BBC 1) and Sky’s silent a popular fan base that spans the generations. because of his (mis)adventures on Strictly comedy, Three Kinds of Stupid. Of course, we know him from his Come Dancing as the bloke who split from More recently, he wrote, produced and appearances on television have included I Got his girlfriend for kissing his dance partner. starred in the web series, The Drunk. News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does The Edinburgh Comedy Award He also penned and appeared in his Countdown. nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In own Sky short for Sky Arts and is now But the versatility has been amply displayed King”, Walsh is a south London-born co-starring in Jack Dee’s brand-new in acclaimed BBC2 series, Reginald D Hunter’s 33-year-old who has been lauded one sitcom Bad Move (ITV 1). He recently Songs Of The South, and its equally successful of the best observational comics of his made his feature film debut as the follow up, Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The generation. And not just by him. children’s nemesis in family film, 2:hrs. Border, both of which documented the growth Some have made comparisons to the Walsh is quickly on his way to becoming of American popular song. equally dishevelled Irish comic Dylan one of the UK’s best comedy character Probably not one to miss this spring. Moran, who has been plying his trade in actors, say some critics. that scruffy, half-drunk, hopeless man-child Hazlitt Theatre, Earl vein for many years to great effect. Folkestone Street, Maidstone, He’s on at the Quarterhouse which, due Quarterhouse, April 23 at 8pm. Tickets to its limited size, has become the testing Tontine Street, 8pm, £16.50. Visit www. ground for established comics about to May 25, tickets £15. parkwoodtheatres. embark on long, ambitious tours. Call the box office on co.uk/Hazlitt-Theatre Seann Walsh was due to be at the venue 01303 760750

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Mid Kent Living 31 Good Food

Eat up your spring greens Across the United Kingdom, a growing army of vegetarians and vegans are contributing to the burgeoning meat-free menu in the 21st century. Mid Kent Living finds out why…

hether it is for reasons of health, meat-eating is now firmly mainstream. animal rights, the environment or its And where there is popularity, there is profit. currentW “trendy” status, the vegan diet has As ever, supermarkets have cashed in and are become more to Brits’ taste in recent years filling their shelves with wares aimed at making than ever before. money from the latest in what people want. According to the Vegan Society, nearly The UK market for meat-free products 1.65m people (based on a sample of 10,000) are rose by £33m to £572m, between 2015-17, straight out of the ground or off the tree. now opting for a meat-free diet, half of whom according to an industry analyst. Apples, pears, cherries and plums are all some regard themselves as lifestyle or dietary vegan. The NHS says that non-meat eaters should way from harvesting but there are still many Big show business names like Miley Cyrus be able to get the nutrition they require to wholesome vegetables making their way to the and Ariana Grande have spread the word survive on a balanced vegan diet of breads, pasta table this spring. through deed as non-meat eaters and the or other starchy carbohydrates, vegetables, nuts, Spring greens such as cabbages, kale and hashtag #vegan has been used 61m times on grains and fruits. sprouts are rich in vitamins, irons and essential Instagram posts alone. There is a plethora of studies which support minerals noted for prevention against some Part-time veganism is now a “thing” that or debunk veganism but there is little doubt that cancers, heart disease and high blood pressure. people do – cutting out meat, fish, dairy and a diet absent in animal fats or processed sugars Better still, they are low in calories. eggs for short periods. will be better for the consumer. While the supermarkets are likely to have Once popularly stereo-typed as confined to Here in Kent, we produce food fit for these lines, why not try the local farm shop or pale-faced cranks, a growing drift away from vegetarians all years round – mainly organic and country market as a source.

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sparagus is coming into season pregnancy, improved digestion, weight loss and and apart from being extremely lower blood pressure. flavoursome,A is a great source of nutrients Available in Kent from February through to such as fibre and vitamins A, C and K. around May or June, fresh asparagus should be Although not thought to be native to Britain, bright green with no signs of shrivelling. The consumption of this short-lived but much tips should take on a purplish hue and but firm sought-after vegetable is thought to stretch back to the touch. 2,000 years. Kent and many of the other home counties It was the Roman Empire which started it provide the free-draining, sandy loams which cultivation in northern Europe asparagus loves and with a London market It has often been recommended for the just up the road, there is hardly a problem healthy development of an unborn baby during with demand.

teamed or stir-fried, preserved or boiled, the cabbage is not just one of Syour greens. Tasty, filling and nutritious, the many cabbage varieties make an ideal accompaniment to meals such as traditional roasts, casseroles and stews. Finely chopped, they’re great in salads for extra crunch, while leftovers can make an ingredient for bubble and squeak. There are nearly always cabbages in the farm shops and supermarkets and it is this availability which is part of the appeal.

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Band Nights Saturday 30th March. 9pm - MOFOS Saturday 27th April. 9pm - SMOKIN MOJO'S Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Friday 19th April – Monday 22nd April Great fun for all the family including Live Music on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Saturday Dog Show, Disco, Easter Egg Hunt. May Bank Holiday Weekend Come along and enjoy our Decades Weekend - Saturday 4th May – 60s/70s Live Music and disco Sunday 5th May – 80's/ 90's Live Music and disco Monday 6th - CHILLED from 2pm with Jess Pinder

Come along to one of our regular events Alternate Mondays - Bingo/ uiz night Two Wheeled Tuesdays - Curry Tuesday - Darts Tuesday Wine Down Wednesday - Open Mic ursday. Fish Friday (With takeaway sh and chips available). Saddle up Saturdays (2nd Saturday of the Month) Music uiz (3rd Saturday of the Month) Roast Dinner Sundays. Plus - Classic Car Meets (1st Friday of the month), Classic Bike Meets (3rd Friday of the month) from 7pm.

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Take a butcher’s at the winners!

he winners of the 2019 Taste of Kent tastiest food and drink products, best awards saw the highly thought of producers, growers, restaurants, pubs TButcher’ Block in Burham walk away with and shops. two gongs. Event spokesman Stephanie Durling said: Owners Simon and Joanna Rickwood, “Once again, we are delighted to see many pictured, were “delighted” to pick up the new names making our finalist lists from award for the best Kent Dining Pub or Bistro across the county. Incredibly, we have seen of the Year. 25% more businesses nominated and 40% They also collected top prize for excellence more votes cast overall than last year. in customer service. “The people of Kent have chosen the They received the awards at the flavours, products, produce and venues fifteenth Taste of Kent Awards 2019 on they have enjoyed the most over the last March 7 at a black-tie dinner at the Kent 12 months. For the winners, these awards Event Centre. are the ultimate accolade from their Kent’s ultimate food and drink customers and confirmation of their food champions have been crowned, from the and drink excellence.”

Hello to new gin palace

A new distillery is launching this summer in the heart of Maidstone with the aim of “reclaiming the legacy” of the county town’s local gin and spirits. The Maidstone Distillery Ltd is set to include a visitor centre, tour opportunities, a shop of spirits and merchandise, and in time a bar where customers can make their own spirits. It will be run by dad-of three Darren Graves, wife Sam and master distiller, Gerard Evans. The new distillery will create bottles of locally produced gin, rum, vodka and whiskey using a 400 litre spirit still. Darren said: “Maidstone had a very popular distillery for over 150 years, and we really want to give Maidstone its identity back.” A very good free house in the country! “The more we researched the more fired up and motivated we felt to re-claim this legacy for In a fierce market where only the best Hucking has been an exciting challenge, Maidstone, and add a new distillery rooted right survive, the owners of one Kent pub with success resting on their talents as in the heart of the community. appear to have the answer. hosts. “Our vision for the property is that visitors Sharon Hodgson and Alan Bishop “First, we gutted and refurbished the will be able to learn about the heritage of celebrate their third year at the Hook pub over a few months,” says Sharon, distilling in Maidstone, and we have a number and Hatchet in June and are reaping “and then we opened up. “Entertaining of interesting items which we will display. the rewards of a massive personal and and socialising come naturally to us and “We plan to open the distillery first, offering financial investment in the hospitality nothing makes us happier than people tours, and a shop, followed by the experiences. trade at a time when others are choosing feeling looked after, welcome and Once we’ve settled into production we will to leave in their droves. entertained.” open the bar.” The isolated pub, with a chequered Together with an impressive team The location of the premises has not yet history, has had many owners, including (pictured), including manager Keith been revealed. a white witch, and stood empty for two Patching and head chef Rui, the years after Shepherd Neame called time, freehouse offers Open Mic nights, live when a community buy-out seemed the music, as well as a great place to gather only way to save it. and dine. Bordering on 573-acres of But, then, Sharon and Al came along. parkland and woods (owned by the Having their own property restoration Woodland Trust), its location is also business, they were prepared for what pretty cool – with its own campsite. they faced, backed by a little knowledge As well as attracting those by night, the of running “a small local in sleepy old day-time trade is helped by welcoming Norfolk many years ago”. Rebuilding dogs, walkers and cycling groups - there’s the fortunes of the once popular pub at even a place to tie your horse!

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38 Mid Kent Living Mind, Body & Soul Never mind living forever, enjoy the one you’ve got!

Jo Loveridge, 50, runs a funeral business in Maidstone and Ashford, providing 24-hour emergency cover for the bereaved, seven days a week. A (recently remarried) working mum looking after three teenagers also means a hectic home life, too. How does she do it? She spoke to Mid Kent Living…

How are you? I fell off the wagon. I am working myself up to starting again gradually. I am very well, albeit a bit tired, but this is probably no different to every I love the freedom of putting on a pair of trainers and just jogging out other 50 year old working mum! I’m always on the run and don’t often of the door. In the meantime, I walk our dog every day and try to go on have the time to do everything I would like to do, but I do sleep well longer walks in the woods at the weekend. I also try to walk whenever most of the time, try to eat well and exercise as much as possible. I have possible instead of taking the car. to admit that I don’t always manage all of these things and sometimes that is stressful in itself, but I’m still trying to learn to ‘go with the flow’. What are your vices? I don’t drink a lot of alcohol, but I do enjoy my food a bit too much How is your health generally? sometimes... chocolate and cheese! In the summer months I tend to drink I am lucky that my health has always been very good generally. Good a bit more and sometimes enjoy the odd cigarette outside in the sun. genes! I am a bit clumsy though, so I have had a couple of accidents over the years which have caused me a few problems later in life. I try to eat What is the best piece of health advice anyone has ever healthily (but don’t always manage), but I always cook from scratch for given you? all the family and avoid convenience foods as much as possible. My mum always encouraged us to stay hydrated and drink a lot of water – this seems to work for her Have you ever had any major illnesses? as she’s now 80 and is still in good health despite I don’t drink a lot of No, again I’ve been lucky – apart from a few childhood illnesses I have smoking 40 cigarettes a day for many years! This alcohol but I do enjoy never had anything major. My dad had a bad stroke when he was my was confirmed to me years ago by a kinesiologist. age (which he managed to fully recover from), so it’s always a bit of a Kinesiology uses the theory of muscle testing to my food a bit too much concern. We do seem to have more health checks now, which hopefully discover the underlying causes of health issues. sometimes... chocolate would have more chance of flagging up something worrying. He was able to easily demonstrate to me how the and cheese! I body is weakened when it is dehydrated by testing Do you take any medicines? my muscles before and after drinking a glass of water. I’ve always found that I seem to react strongly to medicines and that, although It was a real eye-opener and I’ve just realised that I’m they often help one symptom, they can create three others, so I try to avoid actually thirsty so I’m going to drink a glass of water now. taking them if possible, and when I do I will cut the dose usually by half. I do try to find alternatives – some are easy - such as drinking water when I Would you like to live forever? have a headache instead of reaching for the Paracetamol, and using natural No not really. I’d like to live as long and as well as possible. I recently remedies for allergies etc. Over the years I’ve found myself more and more took part in a discussion for an upcoming television programme about drawn towards a more natural route of care which is often more holistic, and death and one of the topics was about rich people in America paying can tackle more than one issue at a time by finding the link between them. vast sums of money on regenerative medicine and the prevention of ageing. They were putting themselves through all sorts of controversial Have you ever considered herbal remedies? treatments to periodically repair their bodies and postpone ill health in Yes I’ve often looked at herbal remedies as an alternative and the hope of living forever that I couldn’t help feeling that they were so have found them quite effective, particularly for allergies. busy trying to live forever that they actually forgot to live at all and enjoy When the kids were younger, my son suffered with really the lives they had. bad hay fever throughout all the summer months and my daughter had asthma. I took them to the doctor Over the years I’ve to start with and they were given anti-histamine found myself more and tablets and a steroid pump respectively. Neither more drawn towards worked and the side effects were staggering. I took a more natural route them both to a homeopath and their conditions of care… improved significantly. Ever needed an osteopath or chiropractor? Yes, I’ve used an osteopath quite a few times as I’ve suffered from back problems ever since I first had kids. It’s the only thing that works for me and has improved my back considerably. Now, if I feel the first signs of pain starting, I have some exercises to do that usually stop it getting worse. If it doesn’t work I have a couple of sessions and I’m back on track again.

What, if any, exercise do you take? At the moment I’m not doing what I should. In the past, I enjoyed running and would do about 15k a week But, after a few minor injuries,

Mid Kent Living 39 Hobbies The ‘thin blue line’

More youngsters in Kent are taking to the tower to keep bell ringing alive – and loving it! MKL has been finding out why…

When it comes to ringing the changes, Kent is ahead of the charge, Amber says: “It’s a team activity and everyone is happy to share their with a rising number signing up to bring a welcome boost of youth knowledge. As a youth squad we get on really well and meet regularly to the county’s bell towers. to practice, for social events, and to compete.” While a popular pastime among the older generation, with half of Dan has rung at Rochester Cathedral and performed a rendition with all bell-ringers aged over 60, the church has been facing a recruitment handbells on the Docklands Light Railway and, last summer, alongside Blue crisis for some time. Peter presenter Lindsey Russell, but lists his favourite bells as those at All However, here in Kent, the newbies – aged 10 to 21 – now number 25 Saints’ in Brenchley. “They all have their own tone and sound wonderful since Kent Young Ringers was established by Kent County Association together,” says Dan. of Change Ringers (KCACR) in 2016. Under the guidance of youth officer Jennifer Thomas – who learned the skill, herself, at 14 they’re Keeping the skill alive enthusiastic, highly competitive and already beating their peers to the The youngsters I met rehearsing at Kemsing Church, near Sevenoaks, bell when it comes to making the grade. many were combining their regular Sunday morning sessions with Amber Cusick and her mum Christina joined the tower team at rehearsals and school revision, but all Westerham a little under three years ago and at 15, she believe they are the next generation knows “the younger you start, the quicker you learn”. keeping the traditional skill alive. Dan Jarvis, at 17, has grown up to the sound of KCACR youth officer Jennifer church bells; both his parents ring and his family Thomas said: “The Kent Young remind him often that he was just 10 days old when Ringers have gone from strength to I just love the he heard his first peal. strength over the last three years; sound; every bell their high levels of enthusiasm and Both music lovers, we asked, what’s the attraction? focus make them a lively and fun has a different tone Dan said: “It’s got nothing to do with religion as group to be with.” such. I just love the sound; every bell has a different Mid Kent Living wishes them tone, and by its odd nature (a 13-beat cycle for six success in Liverpool, where they bells) change ringing is challenging to learn. You really will compete in the National Youth have to concentrate and this involves you entirely – and Ringing Contest and in hosting because it’s loud, you’ve always an audience!” this month’s South East England Indeed, change ringing is like no other music. It is not written on a regional contest at Horton Kirby. standard score, but follows a blue line, in sequence – a bit like singing a ‘round’ but with bells. Anyone can learn, says Dan, but having a good memory, a sense of Find out more… rhythm, a head for figures and a sense of humour helps. Find out more at www.kcacr.org.uk, call your local church In return, the art offers a good physical and mental workout and a or Jennifer for details of where to learn to ring in Kent on close, sociable community, as well as a reason to get up on Sunday. 01959 532664/07908 413 868.

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Mid Kent Living 41 Senior Living Alternative therapy - nature’s balancing act

Over the past few decades, we’ve become overly dependent upon modern medicine for all our health needs, but, as writer Jade Schopman discovered, alternative remedies are at hand...

What is Reflexology? It helps loosen muscle tension, stimulates circulation, and soothes the With reflexology, the hands and nervous system. Seniors respond to Reiki because of the way it relieves feet are gently stimulated to pain from tight muscles, stiff joints, and even improves balance to reduce trigger a self-healing response in the risk for falls and fall-related injuries. It is claimed it can speed healing specific parts of the body. from injuries and surgery, ease breathing, boost vitality, and rejuvenate Reflexology is an ideal energy and mental alertness. alternative for older people, as it helps circulation, normalises History of Reiki: bodily functions and can aid The word Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words. “Rei” means detoxification. The techniques “higher power,” and the word “ki” refers to “life force energy.” Mikao can be easily applied in a sitting Usui, a Japanese Buddhist, created this form of controlling energy to heal or reclining position and in many the body and mind in the 1800s. different locations such as in bed, However, Reiki is not associated with any particular religion or in wheelchairs or couches. Simple religious practice. It is not massage nor is it based on belief or suggestion. self-help hand exercises can also It is a subtle and effective form of energy work using spiritually guided be taught to be used anywhere. life force energy.

History of Reflexology: Reflexology is an ancient healing science with origins dating back 5,000 years to China and Egypt. It has gained great popularity in the past 30 years as a non-invasive gentle healing therapy. Pressure points on the hands and feet called reflexes, which represent various parts of the body, are lightly stimulated to help the body to heal itself through a natural response.

Homeopathic remedies

Homeopathy is a treatment based on the use of highly diluted substances, which practitioners claim can cause the body to heal itself. The most common conditions that people seek homeopathic treatment for are asthma, arthritis and high blood pressure. A central principle of the treatment is that a substance that What is Reiki? causes certain symptoms can also help to remove those symptoms. Reiki is a practice for stress reduction and relaxation that also encourages Many homeopathic remedies consist of ingredients that have been healing. It is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows diluted many times in water until there’s almost none, of the original through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is substance left. low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we For those seniors suffering with a range of ailments, homeopathy are more capable of being happy and healthy. can offer gentle healing, in conjunction with more traditional Many seniors struggle with age-related discomforts which can remedies and prescribed medication. significantly reduce the quality of life. Arthritis brings pain and stiffness It is based on a series of ideas developed in the 1790s by German to joints, injuries and surgeries can be slow to heal, and everyday life as a doctor, Samuel Hahnemann. senior can be incredibly stressful. Fortunately, Reiki may help ease many of these worries.

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Bloodline wills and care home fees Can you avoid your house being sold to pay for care home fees? The answer in some cases is yes but unfortunately it is sometimes no. If you are a couple (married or not) you can do a lot with your wills to help with this. There are also some big mistakes that you need to avoid.

1. Deliberate deprivation of assets. This is where you have intentionally decreased your overall assets in order to reduce the amount you are charged towards your care and support. If the local authority can show that you knew you were going to need care when you did this, it can overturn your actions. This doesn’t mean you should give away your house to your children just in case you might need care.

2. Lifetime gifts to children. In theory you can give everything to your children before you die or go into care but there are some real risks. If your children own part or all of your house and they happen to die before you, unless their will leaves the house to you, you may have to sell! Similarly if a married child gets divorced, the house will be part of their assets for the divorce settlement and again, you might have to sell.

3. Lifetime gifts to a trust. This can be a good solution but only in a few situations and not usually appropriate for your home. It can be very expensive and may not achieve the desired outcome. Be careful before you do this. It may be worth getting a second opinion. There may also be tax implications.

4. Solutions for couples. The best solution for a couple who own their own home is to make sure they have the right sort of wills and own the house in the right way. What is the right way? There are two options. 1. Beneficial joint tenants (owners). 2. Tenants (owners) in common.

5. Beneficial joint tenants. This is the default option and is good for younger home owners because if one of them happens to die, the house automatically reverts to the other – they don’t even need a will! Unfortunately it is not so good later in life and many couples also have standard mirror wills leaving everything to each other and then to the children on second death. For older couples tenants in common is better.

6. Tenants in common. This way you each own half of the house. On death, with the right will, one half can go into a trust which means it cannot be used to pay for care if the survivor requires it. With the right trust, the survivor can still live in the house (and downsize if required) but the half in the trust is protected and can pass on to the children on second death. This also protects against the surviving spouse remarrying and the house going to the new spouse.

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50 Mid Kent Living Homes & Gardens The rise of the portable patio

Spring is here and the real work begins in earnest in the garden. Here the experts at the Potted Garden in Bearsted give some helpful hints on how to make the best of it…

here has been a big trend towards Every garden deserves the timeless growing plants in pots and containers elegance, impressive blooms and Tin recent years. These can be used in any wonderful fragrance of peonies. Once outside space, can be moved if needed and established, herbaceous peonies will live allow for flexible gardening, and after the for years if left undisturbed and after long winter, it is lovely to look out of the flowering, their leaves develop fiery hues window and see some floral colour. before dying down for winter. We would recommend the following Knautia ‘Melton Pastels’ frost-hardy spring bedding plants for tubs This plant produces beautiful scabious-like insect and containers, and now is the perfect friendly flowers in shades of pink and cerise from time for planting out favourites such as June to September. A lovely hardy perennial, we ranunculus, bellis daisies, polyanthus, think it deserves a place in the border. violas, pansies, wall-flowers, forget-me- nots and more. Spiraea Walberton’s® Plumtastic A fantastic, stunning, plum-coloured growth throughout spring is followed by deep cerise flower heads in early summer, then beautiful autumn foliage colour. Growing only 60cm tall it has a neat manageable Horticultural manager Jon Reburn, habit, making this an ideal garden addition discusses a few great garden additions that to any size of garden. you may not know and are worth making space for this spring. Acanthus ‘Whitewater’ This stunning herbaceous perennial is the One of our nursery team favourites Clematis ‘Amber’ perfect choice for those looking for an unusual is Senetti Pericallis. These are brightly This marvellous spring-flowering clematis is architectural garden feature. It’s great in sun coloured daisies which are in full bloom so good it was voted RHS Chelsea plant of the or shade. by Easter and are the perfect choice for year 2016. Its flowers are almost yellow, with a sheltered location such as a covered light pink tones on the back of the sepals, so if Gypsophila cerastioides doorstep – although not fully hardy, they you are looking for a climber with a difference This charming little ground cover plant from happily withstand a touch of cold. this is well worth trying. the Himalayan region is very hardy and semi- evergreen. Studded with attractive white Photinia ‘Carré Rouge’ flowers in spring, it is worth discovering. An outstanding evergreen garden plant which has smaller leaves than the familiar ‘Red Lonicera ‘Rhubarb & Custard’ Robin’, a more compact habit and stunning This honeysuckle is the perfect choice if you red new growth. Ideal as a single specimen or want a fragrant, compact climber that is happy planted as a neat hedge this is now a number in sun or light shade and which is attractive to one selling shrub in France and is just being beneficial insects. The unique colour is indeed discovered by gardeners here. rhubarb and custard.

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