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Welcome to the lastest edition of the handbook.

We’ve had a great time this edition; meetingthe inspirational Tom, who at the age of 95 isenjoying improving his computer skills at OriacHouse Learner Centre in Folkestone, as well asvisiting the fantastic Elham Farmers Market asit reopens for the new season. Held every twoweeks, do go along and visit if you can - it’sgreat! Full details can be found on the “What’sOn” pages in the centre of the handbook.

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Eczema can be caused from exposureto external irritants when it is sometimes referred to as ‘contact dermatitis’. More often though thecause is internal. Many herbalists viewitchy red skin conditions as a result oftoo much heat in the body – it is anindication that, internally, something isoff balance. Perhaps the liver is overworked, maybe there are foodintolerances or the body’s’ toxin elimination mechanisms may be disturbed. Stress may also be playinga part.

If an external or dietary cause can beidentified, avoidance can often havequick and remarkable results. Foodintolerance testing can be invaluable inthese cases. Otherwise, use of a cooling and soothing cream made from

chickweed and/or peppermint and mayhelp control the itch. Chamomile andlavender flowers are both antisepticand promote healing – they help nourish the skin and reduce inflammation. For many peopleeczema is caused by a combination offactors and a course of internal treatment is usually recommended ifdietary changes have limited effect.Seeking the advice of a fully qualifiedmedical herbalist may help establishthe best way to tackle stubborneczema.Informal enquiries encouraged,Lynda Jones BSc(Hons) MNIMHDip BER Medical Herbalist &Intolerance Testing [email protected]

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Make some Easter Resolutions!Easter Resolutions?Yes Easter Resolutions!By the time you read this article, youmay not even be able to rememberwhat New Year’s resolutions you established back in January. Don’tworry, neither do most people.Statistics show that only 8% of peopleare always successful in achieving theirresolutions and 24% have never succeeded on one resolution and failthem every year. If your resolution wasto lose weight or improve yourself insome way, you share the same goal as40% of the population. So ask yourself;is it happening? If the answer is no,chances are you were unrealistic in thetargets you set. If you were aiming tolose so many pounds of weight in fourmonths, maintaining an exercise planthat requires you to workout 3 hours aday or cut out all food you love is notgoing to be sustainable (and normallydoes more bad then good). So let’sstart over. Make small improvements to your eating habits. Find an exercise regimethat suits your lifestyle. Give time torest. This is why Pilates is so effective.It not only burns calories, tones you upand improves your posture. It’s also funand leaves you feeling more awake andenergetic then before you started. Ienjoy teaching it because I see people’s health improve dramatically.Pilates works for some, but it may besomething else for you. Whatever it is,find it, start doing it and establish somenew resolutions this Easter. Feel free tocome along to a class or download a workout tutorial online atwww.pilates32.com .

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And we each have our own feelings about colour, so that one person’s warm and intimate room isanother’s nightmare of brash,clashing shades. All of which makesusing colour a rather dauntingundertaking. But never fear: thereare some simple guidelines to follow. Painting a room a new colouris a quick, easy and inexpensiveway to introduce a fresh look. Ifyou’re not sure where to start,there’s a wealth of inspiration to befound in books or magazines, andthe paint manufacturers themselvescan be a great help, whether in theform of brochures showing their

colours in action, a website with thefacility to paint a virtual room or colourcards that demonstrate which colourswork best together. If you’re wary ofusing too many different colours, butwould nevertheless like to introducesome contrasts, a good rule of thumbis that darker and lighter shades of the same colour are always goodtogether (simply look vertically up anddown the paint charts). So far so good.

Another consideration is where to putwhich paint colours. Bear in mind that hallways, stairways and landings arelinking areas; when you stand in themyou may be able to see a number ofdifferent rooms, so you should consider how their colours will worktogether. As a general guideline, restfulcolours, such as pale blues, lilacs andpinks, often work well in bedrooms,and bolder shades in dining rooms: redis a classic choice, in particular. In ahallway you could make a strong statement with a vibrant colour thatintroduces the house to visitors, or optfor something paler that will maximisethe sense of space. Conventionalcolours for bathrooms are watery bluesand greens, but there’s no reason whyyou shouldn’t opt for something completely different. Colours for livingrooms should generally be chosen towork around the existing furnishings –you might pick a colour from afavourite cushion, vase or painting, forexample; and the same goes forkitchens, where you’ll already havecabinets and worktops that will dominate a scheme. Experimentingwith paint colour is essential, as it canbe difficult to get it right...

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Actress and Elham resident Pam Ferrisand four local youngsters playingAfrican drums will launched the springseason in style at Elham Farmers’Market. The twice-monthly open air marketwas briefly suspended in January andFebruary to avoid the worst of the winter weather. But it’s now back andlooking forward to a fine seasonahead. Pam Ferris, well-known for her roles asMa Larkin in the ITV series The DarlingBuds of May, and on the big screen asMiss Trunchbull in Matilda and AuntMarge in Harry Potter and the Prisonerof Azkaban, has been a regular shop-per at Elham Farmers’ market sincemoving to the village.

“I love shopping at Elham Farmers’Market, buying the fresh local produceand meeting up with the producers andwith neighbours. I think the market isa great local resource and a fantasticcommunity initiative,” said Pam. Joining her in the limelight at thereopening were four students fromBarton Court School in Canterbury:Bradley Andrews of Elham, CallumBarnes of Littlebourne and KarlThyssen and Alexi Long of Canterbury.They were last heard playing theirdjembe drums in public at last year’s

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Wish you were a little more efficient when it comes to yourPC? Let Tom be your inspiration...It was our pleasure to visit Oriac HouseLearner Centre in Folkestone to meetTom, aged 95, from Cheriton.

Having read aboutOriac House LearnerCentre and thecourses they offer inThe FolkestoneHandbook, Tom, aretired pharmacist,got in touch with theLearner Centre(OHLC) in Februaryto help him get backto using email andthe Internet. Tom first beganusing a computerafter he retired 30

years ago, but wasnot feeling confident about accessinghis emails and doing research, and asa writer, Tom really enjoys using thecomputer for word processing. During Tom’s first appointment thefriendly staff at the learner centrehelped him regain his confidence byusing the UK Online’s myguide courses. He quickly worked throughthis, enjoying the one-to-one coachingof staff, and was then ready to moveon to using his Hotmail account. Tomreturned during the 50+ ComputerClub which runs on Thursday morningsat Oriac House. During these sessionsthe tutors at OHLC helped Tom to gainaccess to his Hotmail account and re-establish contact with some colleagues from the past. During his working years Tom established a newsletter for people in

the medical profession who were interested in stamp collecting. He hasbrought in copies of these old newsletters, which they could scan andsend to his former colleagues whohave been delighted to hear from him.Tom continues to visit the centre on aweekly basis, where he keeps up withhis emails, research and writing. It was a pleasure for us to meet Tom,and to see what a warm, inviting andwelcoming place Oriac Learner Centreis for anyone who wants to improvetheir skills.

OHLC offers a FREE computer basicscourse for anyone who is not confident in accessing the Internet orin using computers. During thiscourse (which can be taken in one ortwo sessions) learners are guided ona one-to-one basis through the OnlineBasics course. When customers havefinished this introductory course, theyhave the option to come back to thecentre for individual tuition at £10 perhour or to join the 50+Club onTuesday or Thursday mornings (9h00to 12h00) at £15 per morning.

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There’s something about big Frenchcars that’s rather cool. They’re notusually huge sales hits in the UK, but acombination of quirky styling and laidback comfort make them attractivebuys. There are some things you’llhave to put up with though: Somehave residual values that lose moneyfaster than Greece, reliability can beslightlydisappointing and some peoplewill laugh at you. But not us – we’llsalute you as you waft by with a whiffof diesel, floating along on a bed of airsuspension. Here,we pick our fivefavourites.Citroen DSBig French carsdon’t get moreiconic than theincredible DS.Citroen sold nearly 1.5m of themduring its 20-year production runbetween 1955 and 1975. It waspacked with futuristic technology suchas self leveling suspension and directional headlights, but it’s thosestylish looks that make it really cool. Adecent DS will cost you around £30know.Renault VelSatisThe Vel Satis wasan undeniablesales flop – even Renault’s top brassadmit it – but that, in our eyes, makesit even more desirable. At launch itsprice put a lot of people off, but wethink the unique design, spaciousinterior and silky diesel engine make ita worthwhile purchase. And the factyou can pick them up for just £2k nowmakes them very attractive!Citroen SMCitroen has a habit of producing wackycars, so when it teamed up withMaserati to build the SM in 1970, the

result was always going to be bonkers.The SM didn’t only look amazing butwas packed with tech, including speed sensitive steering and directional headlights. Maserati tookcare of the engine, slotting a V6 unit under thebonnet, and the French firm sorted the styling – the collaboration resulted in the creation ofa classic.Renault Alpine A610Attempting to take on the Porsche 944with a plastic-bodied Renault was, inhindsight, never going to be a success.But that doesn’t mean the AlpineA160, launched in 1991, isn’t cool. It’sgot all the right ingredients – a 250bhpturbocharged lump positioned in theback, rear wheel drive and sleek looks. Add the fact it had a habit of snappinglike a breadstick on the limit and, in our eyes, it’s evenmore appealing.Citroen C6Here’s a classic in the making. Well, atleast that’s what we reckon. The C6has all the hallmarks of a futureappreciator: Mental looks, sublimecomfort and the usual amount of specification marvels including double-glazing, head-updisplay and clever suspension. But what we reallylove about the C6is the looks –thedramatic nose and unique rearmark it out against German rivals andmakes buying one a real statement.By James Baggott, editor of Car DealerMagazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

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together 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 orchestras and soloists. . If you would like to comeand see for yourself the benefits that singing canbring then we'd be very happy to see you. Furtherdetails: 01303 230959FFOOLLKKEESSTTOONNEE && HHYYTTHHEE OORRCCHHEESSTTRRAALL SSOOCCIIEETTYYIf 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 722614FFOOLLKKEESSTTOONNEE DDEECCOORRAATTIIVVEE && FFIINNEE AARRTTSS SSOOCCIIEETTYY((FFDDFFAASS)) 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]. FFOOLLKKEESSTTOONNEE DDUUPPLLIICCAATTEE BBRRIIDDGGEE CCLLUUBBThe Club meets every Monday evening at 7pm for7:15pm. Visitors are welcome with partners (except1st Monday in month when there is a club competition). For moreinformation please contact:The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL Tel:01303 222 222SSOOUUTTHH KKEENNTT MMUULLTTIIPPLLEE SSCCLLEERROOSSIISS SSOOCCIIEETTYYLocal support for all those whose lives are affected by MS. Call 08453 970543, [email protected] or www.mssociety.org.uk/branches/kent/south_east_kent

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Independent Insurance Services havebeen serving the local community since1991. We have always been customer focused by providing a professional yet friendly service whendealing with insurance solutions for ourcustomers. We are also able to offerassistance with Health & Safety andRisk Management issues.We havealways worked on the principle of treat-ing our customers the way that weexpect to be treated ourselves. Wepride ourselves on our service standards which have beendemonstrated by winning variousawards over the years, including theChannel Chamber Business commitment to the Community Award.The company is registered to bothBritish Standards Institute (BSI) 9001Quality and 14001 Environmental standards and are members of the Buywith Confidence scheme, run by KentTrading Standards. Independent arecommitted to continuous staff

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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

Hawkinge Baptist Church.Hawkinge Community CentreMinister : Alison Boddington. Tel 07584062866 Secretary : Ann Usher. Tel01303 891450

St.Mary Magdalene, Denton 840219St Mary the Virgin, Elham 840219St.Lukes, Hawkinge 892369ChemistsHawkinge Pharmacy, 97, CanterburyRoad, Hawkinge CT18 7BS 01303 892283Lyminge Pharmacy, 21, Station Road,Lyminge, CT18 8HQ01303 862425Doctors SurgeriesThe Elham Surgery, Old Road, Elham,CT4 6UH01303 840213The Hawkinge Health Centre, 74,Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, CT18 7BP01303 892434The Surgery, Church Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HY 01303 862109


Useful NumbersCChhuurrcchheessAll Souls Church, Cheriton High St 238509Baha’i Faith 243907Cheriton Baptist Church, Quested Road278717Christ 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 252823South Kent Community Church, 1 BouverieRd West 251155.St 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 Avenue268621CChheemmiissttssThe Central Pharmacy, 104 Cheriton Road254427Guildhall Pharmacy, 110 Guildhall St 259414McCardle Pharmacy, 41 Canterbury Rd251511Lloyds Pharmacy 114 Sandgate Road 254383Paydens 38, Cheriton High Street 275625

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Park Farm Surgery, 1 Alder Rd 851021The New Surgery, 128 Canterbury Rd 243516Central Surgery, 86 Cheriton Rd 220707Whitehouse Surgery, 1 Cheriton High Street275434The Manor Clinic, 31 Manor Rd 851122Guildhall Street Surgery, 67-69 Guildhall street851411EEmmeerrggeennccyy NNuummbbeerrssGas Emergency 0800 111999Kent County Council 08458 247247Electricity Power Loss0800 783 8866247Police Station 850055Water Leakline 0800 7311 933

HHeellpplliinneessAlcoholics 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 000HHoossppiittaallssKent & Canterbury 01227 766877Maidstone Hospital 0845 155 1000Royal Victoria Hospital 01303 850202William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331NHS Direct 08 45 46 47TTaaxxiissFolkestone 01303 252000JJ Taxis 01303 244442


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Once again I shall be running theLondon Marathon on the 17th April2011 in aid of the Kent Association forthe Blind. This will be my 11th officialLondon Marathon in a row and to dateI have raised over £36,750 for KABand also over £6,000 for CancerResearch.

It would be appreciated if anyonewishes to make a donation payable tothe Kent Association for the Blind, ifthey could send this to Ray Johnson,Church House, 136 Sandgate Road,Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BN. It is alsopossible to donate online at www.justgiving.com/rayjohnson

Ray comments: “My best time was 3hours, 23 minutes in 2002 and I amalready in training for this year’s

event. I know I can’t beat this time,but I am sure I can certainly raisemore money for charity that encourages me tremendously. Just theother day I completed a training run of22 miles from Folkestone toBonnington and back. Already I am onmy way having raised over £900 so farfor this year’s race.”Thanks for your help.

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Lessons1.If assets are put into Trust at thecorrect time they will be protected2.Never assume it’s too late to plan &protect3.There are different methods of protecting your assets depending onyour personal situation4.It pays to get advice from the rightpeople, it can cost you dear if youdon’tYou may or may not perceive yourselfto be wealthy, but if your total estate isvalued at more than £23,250 (inEngland) you will be required to fundyour own long term care if you requireit in the future. Careful planning canhelp you protect what you have workedhard for, but it is important you act asearly as possible…….. but never assumeit is too late.Jaci Godman Irvine specialises in Wills,Trusts, Lasting Power of Attorney andProbate. She can be contacted on 01303 773178 [email protected].

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CCHHEERRIITTOONN SSEEQQUUEENNCCEE DDAANNCCEE CCLLUUBBmeet every Wednesday (except 2nd Wed.) eachmonth from 7.30 - 10 pm at St. Andrews ChurchHall, Surrenden Road, Cheriton. Beginners tuitionavailable. New members will be very welcome.Enjoy dancing and get exercise at the same time.For further information please phone Terry on01303 248778 (email [email protected]) orVal on 01233 629815.FFOOLLKKEESSTTOONNEE,, HHYYTTHHEE && DDIISSTTRRIICCTT MMOODDEELL RRAAIILLWWAAYY CCLLUUBB 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.comFFOOLLKKEESSTTOONNEE FFLLOOWWEERR AARRRRAANNGGEERRSS CCLLUUBBWe 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. FFOOLLKKEESSTTOONNEE && DDIISSTTRRIICCTT LLOOCCAALL HHIISSTTOORRYYSSOOCCIIEETTYY Meet on the first Wednesday in themonth at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road,Folkestone. 7.30 pm for 8 pm start. Visitors arewelcome. For more information please contact:The Secretary Don Gregory on 01303 246682,The Chairman on 01303 252567 or visit our website at www.folkestonehistory.orgFFOOLLKKEESSTTOONNEE && DDIISSTTRRIICCTT FFAAMMIILLYY HHIISSTTOORRYYSSOOCCIIEETTYYThe Society meets at 7.15pm for 7.30pm on thefirst Thursday of each month at the United ReformChurch Hall (corner of Castle Hill Avenue andCheriton Road). We offer help with family historyresearch, informative and interesting speakers anda friendly atmosphere.Visitors are always very welcome (a charge of £1.00 per meeting isrequested, refundable on becoming a member.

QQUUEEEENN''SS OOWWNN BBUUFFFFSS AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN OOFFFFOOLLKKEESSTTOONNEE && HHYYTTHHEE Ex-servicemen fromother Regiments are welcome. Meet monthly forcomradeship with supper, bingo, raffles andmuch more. Contact Branch Secretary StuartMacintyre on 01303 240147RRAAMMBBLLEERRSS AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN -- GGEETT MMOORREE OOUUTT OOFFWWAALLKKIINNGG 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 ofwalks 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 366716SSHHEEPPWWAAYY FFUUCCHHSSIIAA && PPEELLAARRGGOONNIIUUMM GGRROOUUPPmeet 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.TTHHEE SSPPIITTFFIIRREE CCLLAAYY PPIIGGEEOONN CCLLUUBB meet everySunday 9am for 10am start at the shootingground, near Hawkinge. We shot sporting, skeet& 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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With the flowers blooming and newleaves appearing on the trees, April isa time when most of us like to have abit of a tidy-up and revitalise the garden for summertime. Whetheryou’re preparing for the growing season, or simply wanting to improvethe look of your garden, we have somegreat ideas to give your green space agood spring clean.Tools of the tradeBefore you tackle your garden, have aquick sort through your tools. Givethem a clean, decide what needs to bereplaced and scrub off any rust, beforerubbing on a little vegetable oil to keepthem in tip-top condition. Check yourmower and hedge trimmer to see if anyblades need sharpening or replacingand throw away any old chemicals cluttering up your shelves, which mayeven present a health risk.Clean your deckingBarbeque season is just around thecorner and if you are doing a bit ofentertaining, you’ll want your deckingto scrub up well. Start by picking a dryday and go over the wood with a stiffbroom or multi-purpose pressurewasher. Now that the deck is free fromany clutter and dirt you can focus oncleaning the wood using a dedicatedproduct, finishing with a good rinse toremove all traces of the chemicals.Patios, paths and rough edgesStart by trimming overhanging grassfrom the edges of your patio, pathwaysand borders, and check to see if anystepping stones have sunk belowground height – if they have, raisethem so that loose soil won’t coverthem when it rains. Brush off any oldleaves from your patio before giving itthe once-over with a pressure washer.If you don’t mind a bit of graft, scrubwith a specialist path and patio

cleaner. Finally, pull out any invasiveweeds from the gaps between the patiostones, and lift up encroaching moss.Get growingThe weather is warming up and now isthe ideal time to cultivate someseedlings. Start off with some tomatoes, sunflowers, salad leaves andchillies, and place them somewherewarm, ready for the sun when summercomes. Clean all your old pots with ascrubbing brush, re-plant your windowboxes and, finally, sit back and enjoy!

Stephen HuxtableGarden Services

• Private and commercial garden and grounds maintenance• Grass cutting, Hedge cutting, Garden clearance, Turfi ng.• High quality fencing supplied and erected

Free estimates 01303 891720www.shgardenservices.co.uk

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