The Hawkinge and Elham Valley Handbook Summer 2010 Edition

The Community Magazine bringing

news & events directly to your door

Summer 2010 Edition

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Dear Readers

Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun?! We can hardly believe The Hawkinge and ElhamValley Handbook is over 6 months old already, and The Folkestone Handbook, which we alsopublish, is 3 years old! To celebrate, we’ve got a fantastic competition in this edition. Simplyturn to page 27 for your chance to win tickets for 2 for a hot air balloon flight, bought to you byKent Ballooning. We also bring you details of the world cup fixtures on the centre pages, soyou can be sure not to miss a game...

At the handbook, we love hearing from our readers, so if you are involved in a club, event orgroup that you’d like to see included in the handbook; tell us about it! You can phone, email orwrite. By getting involved, you can ensure that the handbook really does include the information that is of the most interest to our readers. Please do send us your feedback; we’dbe delighted to hear from you with any suggestions or comments, and remember to mentionThe Hawkinge & Elham Valley Handbook when responding to any of the adverts; it really doeshelp our advertisers to know where their customers are coming from. If you are a local busi-ness who doesn’t currently advertise with us, why not give us a try? We’d be delighted to hearfrom you. Welcome to the latest edition of the handbook; we do hope you enjoy it!

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Publisher: The Hawkinge & Elham Valley Handbook Editor: Tuija Foster Contact: 001303 [email protected] www.hawkingehandbookonline.comWhilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing (or not) of an advertor other information. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure artwork is kept up to date and accurate. Thepublishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors, or for the accuracy of claims madeby advertisers. The Hawkinge & Elham Valley Handbook cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissionsor endorse companies, products or services appearing in this magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the editor. The use of this magazine forcanvassing or direct marketing is strictly prohibited.

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Seasonal Garden AdviceDid you know that in one year, an acre

of trees can absorb as much carbon as

is produced by a car driven up to 8700

miles? Trees literally allow us to breathe,

they are vital to our existence, yet most of

the time we take them for granted. Have a

good look around your garden or street.

How much do you actually know about the

trees in it? Can you name them? Do you

know how old they are? Are they healthy?

Getting to know the trees in your

immediate surroundings is the first step

towards preserving them. Here are a few

more interesting facts about trees:

• Research shows that people have

happier relationships and perform better in

tests when they live in tree-filled

neighbourhoods

• Leafy streets also encourage a lower

crime rate & a more "civilised" atmosphere,

even in poor areas, researchers found.

• The UK has the largest concentration of

ancient trees in Northern Europe.

• The oldest tree in the UK and perhaps in

Europe is believed to be the Fortingall Yew

near Aberfeldy in Scotland, and is thought

to be 5,000 years old.

• A hollow tree is often a healthy strong

tree. The decaying wood produced as it

hollows acts as extra food for the tree

which might even send down aerial roots

inside the hollow to make the most of the

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• Trees shrink as they become ancient,

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“Blooming Summer�”The Natural Approach

With the warm sun in the sky, the soft

grass under foot and the beautiful array of

flowers in full bloom its hard to see how

anybody could not be enjoying this time of

year. (Mind you, at the time of going to

press who knows what the Kent weather

will be like, but we can hope�) However,

there are some problems made worse by

the heat of Summer.

Some conditions are exacerbated by heat,

some even being caused by too much

heat within the body. Eczema can be

particularly bad during the Summer

months and a danger period (especially

for children) is the warm nights. It can be

more difficult to not scratch when half

asleep, causing skin to break and be more

susceptible to infection. A soothing wash

with cooled and refrigerated chamomile or

peppermint tea may

provide some relief. The latter has the

benefit of also being a mild insect

repellent too! Keep the tea refrigerated

once made, and discard after 48 hours.

More difficult cases may respond to a

cream made from chickweed – this helps

cool the skin, heal and relieve the ‘itchy’

sensation. Chronic cases of eczema may

require consultation with a qualified

Medical Herbalist to

address the

condition internally

too, do feel free to

contact me for

advice.

So� what about

insect bites? Some

lucky people don’t

get bitten. However

others know they

will be covered in huge, inflamed bites

once the insects appear. To reduce

inflammation, relieve the itch and provide

antiseptic protection try applying diluted

lavender essential oil. Combination herbal

creams are available too should you want

something else, or as a repellent – do give

me a call should you need something. If

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grounds (6) 9 One novice comes back into

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Folkestone Decorative & Fine Arts SocietyThursday 24 June at 2.30pm – The Cecils ofHatfield and BurghleyWe welcome back William Forrester who willtrace the two great families, focusing onmasterpieces from both collections andbringing the story up to the present day withHatfield’s new gardens and Burghley’sEducation Centre. There will be a follow-upvisit to Hatfield House on 15 July.Meetings are held at The Tower Theatre,North Road, Shorncliffe. Visitors are welcome at £5. Info: [email protected] or telephone 01303 239530 or visit our website: www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk

Introduction to Silkscreen Printing Course atSilkworm Studios The next workshop is 17thJune from 10am – 4pm and the cost is £65per person. Equipment hire is also offered toartists who have experience of silk screenprinting. For more information about ourservices and workshops please contact:Silkworm Studios 55-57 Tontine StreetT: 01303 854 000 E: [email protected]

Creative Quarter Collage As part of theMulticultural Festival, the Old High Street,Folkestone will become a canvas for the dayso come and join in and be a part of thiscommunity art work - Saturday 12th June2010 between 11am and 3pm!

Elham Valley Petanque Club meet on the2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, fromApril until October. See the local clubs andsocieties page for more information.

A new Arts, Craft and Food Fair is happeningon the first Sunday of every month atFolkestone Harbour next to Chummies -from 10am to 4pm

To include a ‘digging

for victory’ allotment designed by the children of

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School,

The Model/Scarecrows will be on a theme of the

Battle of Britain and will include planes, figures dressed as Land Army,

Dad’s Army (Home Guard) etc. These will be on display in

front gardens around the village.

In addition we plan a display of articles, photos, etc from the

Second World War. in St Radigund’s Church, Albany Road,

along with Coffees, Lunches and Teas.

At 4p.m. we will have a Songs of Praise with

poetry and readings.

If you have any items for display or ideas or questions,

please contact Mick Marshall 01303 257122.

Simply search for

“The Hawkinge and



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Folkestone Decorative & Fine Arts SocietyThursday 24 June at 2.30pm – The Cecils ofHatfield and Burghley

Info: [email protected] or telephone 01303 239530 or visit our website: www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk

Introduction to Silkscreen Printing Course atSilkworm Studios

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

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

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Local Clubs & SocietiesPart 1

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OLKESTONE, HYTHE & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB

FOLKESTONE FLOWER ARRANGERS CLUB

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FOLKESTONE CHESS CLUB

FOLKESTONE CHORAL SOCIETY

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY

FOLKESTONE DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY(FDFAS)

FOLKESTONE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

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OLKESTONE, HYTHE & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Meet every Monday &Wednesday evening, excluding Bank Holidays, atthe New Broomfield Hall, 29 - 37 Broomfield Road,Cheriton from approx. 7.30 until 10.30. If you areinterested in model railways and would like toimprove your skills or share your talents andexperience, why not come along and meet us all?For further information contact our Secretary BobBailey on 01303 239889 or visit our web site at www.geocities.com/fhdmrc FOLKESTONE FLOWER ARRANGERS CLUBWe meet every 3rd Monday of the mounth(excluding August) at Holy Trinity Church Hall,Sandgate Road, Folkestone at 7.15pm.Guests/prospective members very welcome.£4.50. Come and enjoy fun with flowers!All enquiries to Pearl Bingham 01303 892428 orMargaret White 01303 275362. FOLKESTONE, HYTHE & DOVER WILDLIFEGROUP Contact Pauline Bateson on 01304853503 or go to www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk QUEEN'S OWN BUFFS ASSOCIATION OFFOLKESTONE & HYTHE Ex-servicemen fromother Regiments are welcome. Meet monthly forcomradeship with supper, bingo, raffles andmuch more. Contact Branch Secretary StuartMacintyre on 01303 240147RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - GET MORE OUT OFWALKING Walking with your local Ramblers Groupis a great way to explore your countryside, keep fitand meet good company. Ramblers walk leadersoften know the best and most interesting foot-paths, 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, dis-tances varying from 5 to 15 miles, mostly with apub stop for lunch. We walk throughout South andEast Kent, from the wide skies of Romney Marsh orFaversham creek, to the hills and downlands ofWye, Folkestone and Dover;picturesque Elhamand Alkham valleys, rich farmlands and orchardsaround Sandwich and Deal.Why not try walkingwith us? You’d be very welcome to come on a

couple of walks without any obligation to join theRamblers Association. Our website iswww.kentramblers.org.uk For more information,please contact the Membership Secretary: RobRiddle [email protected] 01304-366716SHEPWAY FUCHSIA & PELARGONIUM GROUPmeet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of eachmonth at St Andrew's Church Hall, SurrendenRoad, Cheriton. Visitors and new members will bemade very welcome.SOUTH KENT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETYLocal support for all those whose lives are affected by MS. Call 08453 970543, [email protected] orwww.mssociety.org.uk/branches/kent/south_east_kentTHE EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH AND WELLBEINGSERVICE supports individuals who are dealingwith mental health issues to retain theiremployment. This service is accessible to peopleliving in Shepway and Dover and is free.Referrals can be made by GPs, employers oremployees. The service works with the individualand where appropriate, their employer, to rectifywork based concerns, to signpost them to othersupport services, to negotiate reasonableadjustments in the workplace, and to create suit-able working environments. Staff work directlywith individuals, GPs and partner organisations toimprove and promote the link between goodhealth and work. The support is flexible, beingtailored to individual needs and circumstances. Itis also available to people involved in voluntarywork. For further information please contact01303 210376 or email [email protected]

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

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

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

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Do you have a problem that

needs solving?

Make use of the community based

information guide, the Invoke Directory,

which is a directory for the Shepway

area, of local services and activities for

older people. This includes detailed

information of services, medical, social

and useful contacts, and can be

accessed at:

Also avalable online at: Directory50+

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

Further information regarding the

directory can be obtained on

01303 863861 or via email to

[email protected]

Cheriton Library

Hythe Library

Lyminge Library

Mobile Library

Mobile CARM Unit

Broadmeadow

Folkestone

Salvation Army

Folkestone

Cheriton Clinic

Hythe Clinic

New Romney

Clinic

Folkestone Health

Centre

Folkestone Walk-In

Centre

Lympne Sub Post

Office

Hawkinge

Community Centre

Sellinge Village

Hall

Shepway Carers’

Support

Invoke 50+Directory

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Hawkinge Mini Music FestivalSaturday, 28 August 2010, 1pm - 10.30pm

at Hawkinge Cricket Club

In it's 2nd year Hawkinge Mini Music

Festival will again be raising vital funds in

support of the Kent Air Ambulance.

Headlined by APE, plus special guests

STRINGFELLOWS, THE FIX, CHIX WIV PIX &

RADIO RIOT. The Hawkinge Mini Festival is

more than just a music festival, its a great day

out for all the family. With lots of activities

including gladiator duals, a surfing simulator,

childrens entertainment, BBQ, fully licensed

beer tent, hog roast and much more! Free

parking with plenty of room for everyone.

Adults £5 each, under 16's enter for free.

The Kent Air Ambulance Trust is a registered

charity established in 1989 to relieve sick and

injured people in South East England and

surrounding areas by providing a Helicopter

Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and air

ambulance service for the benefit of the

community.

Responding swiftly to 999 calls, the Kent Air

Ambulance can deliver its highly skilled team

of Doctors and Critical Care Paramedics to the

scene of an accident or medical emergency

within minutes. Kent Air Ambulance is one of

18 independent Air Ambulance operators and

receiving no funding from the National Lottery

the charity relies almost entirely upon the

generosity of the public to support the

helicopter. Every penny of the £1.6 million it

costs each year to keep the life saving

helicopter in our skies 365 days a year comes

from individuals, groups, businesses,

companies and clubs from all over Kent. It is

thanks to the generosity of our supporters that

the Air Ambulance has flown over 12,000

missions and continues to be available to

every person living, working and travelling

through our county, should they ever need it.

For more information about the event please

email [email protected]

or call Rob on 07882967531

Hawkinge Community CentreHeron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, CT18 7FP

01303 894857JB Dance Studio

French Club

Pilates

Judo Mums & Tots Hawkinge Youth Club Tumble Tots Baby Clinic -Line Dancing

Short Mat Bowls Basketball Imagination Theatre School Premiere Performing Arts

Hawkinge Children`s Centre

Roller Disco

Badminton The Stroke Association Parish Council Meeting - South Kent Community Church

NEWSFLASH: Did you know The HawkingeCommunity Centre is now licensed for the salesof alcohol for specific events? Ideal for weddingreceptions, birthday parties etc; just call 01303

894857 or pop in to have a chat.

'Midnight Stroller' on behalf of the Kent MultipleSclerosis Therapy Centre. 12th June 2010.

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What’s On? Part 2Hawkinge Community CentreHeron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, CT18 7FPFor further details about any of the information listed below, please call theCommunity Centre on 01303 894857JB Dance Studio - Please call the communitycentre for times and further detailsFrench Club - Sats 9.15 -11.30am (not duringschool holidays)Pilates - Mon 6.30 -7.30pm; Wed 6.15 -7.15pm; Sat 9.00 - 10.00amJudo - Tues 6.00 - 8.30pmMums & Tots - Tues 9.30 - 11.30amHawkinge Youth Club - Tues 6.30 - 8.30pmTumble Tots - Weds 9.30am - 1.30pmBaby Clinic - Thurs 12.45 - 3.15pmLine Dancing - Line Dance class for all withJulie. Weds 10.15 till 11.45am. Coffee breakstop included.Short Mat Bowls - Mon 7.30 - 10.00pmBasketball - Mon 5.30 - 7.00pmImagination Theatre School - Mon 4.30-8.30pmPremiere Performing Arts - Thurs/Fri 3.45pm;7.00pm & Sat 10.00am - 12.15Hawkinge Children`s Centre - All week at

various times; please call for further detailsRoller Disco - Fri 4th;11th; 18th & 25th June7.30 - 9.00pmBadminton - Weds 6.00pm - 9.00pmThe Stroke Association - Mon 12.45 - 3.15pmParish Council Meeting - 9th June 7.30pmSouth Kent Community Church - Sun 27th June10.00am - 12.00 noon

NEWSFLASH: Did you know The HawkingeCommunity Centre is now licensed for the salesof alcohol for specific events? Ideal for weddingreceptions, birthday parties etc; just call 01303

894857 or pop in to have a chat.

'Midnight Stroller' on behalf of the Kent MultipleSclerosis Therapy Centre. 12th June 2010. Thisis a 10k night time sponsored walk to be held onthe 12th June 2010 in Canterbury, starting at10.30 pm. We expect to have anywherebetween 200 and 1000 people taking part. Thestarting point will be at Morrison's superstore inWincheap and the route will go into the City andout at St Stephens up to the Uni campus andback down to Westgate and Morrison's.See details below

Kent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre

Midnight Stroller

12th

June 2010

A 10k (6.25 miles) night time walk around Canterbury City Raise vital funds for the Kent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Help improve the quality of life for people with MS

To register please call 01303 862996 or email [email protected]

www.kentmstc.co.uk



Questions...Can you see into the future?

Do you know what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next year?

“ Specialising in Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of

Attorney & Probate”

Help includes:• Musculo-skeletal Pain

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

Stephen Bayliss, Acupuncturist

The Centre, 18 Prospect Road,

Hythe, CT21 5NH

01303 253304 / 07749 233262

[email protected]

www.acupuncture-kent.co.uk

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Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

for Adults and Children

Do you want complete strangers making

decisions about your finances and

personal welfare if you are not able to?

That is what can happen if you do not have a

Lasting Power of Attorney in place. Your

husband, wife, son, daughter, mother, father,

sister or brother cannot make those decisions

for you, it doesn’t work that way.

Should you lose your mental capacity through

for example an accident, illness or a stroke and

do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney in

place then the problems begin: Your bank

accounts including joint accounts along with

pension payments and if you are in receipt of

any benefits can be frozen. An application

must be made to the Court of Protection for

someone to manage your affairs (which maybe

refused). The whole process can take up to

three months or more, possible costs can rise

to over £1000 and strict parameters will be laid

down by the court that must be followed as

well as possible supervision which will have to

be paid for. All this at a time when it is

needed least; your family is already trying to

cope with the emotional stress & strain of your

illness or accident, they do not need the

additional burden of financial restraints. In 24

months the Court of Protection took control of

£3.2 billion of assets of individuals who had

lost their mental capacity against the wishes of

relatives and in 12 months charged £23 million

in fees. This is not hearsay; this is real life.

Remember it’s never too early to make a Will

or Lasting Power of Attorney, but often too late.Jaci Godman Irvine is an Estate Planner

specialising in Wills, Trusts & Lasting Powers

of Attorney and a member of the Kent County

Council Trading Standards ‘Buy With

Confidence’ Scheme. She can be contacted

on 01303 773178 or at

[email protected]

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Is your garden ready for summer?With the warmer weather finally

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