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Contents

The Owl Sanctuary 6

Folkestone Airshow 8

Crossword 14

What’s on this Spring 24 - 26

Local Clubs 28 – 29

& Societies

Useful Numbers 36 – 37

Dear Neighbours,

Welcome to the latest edition of the Hawkinge & Elham Valley Handbook.

This edition, we bring you news about the local Airshow, taking place in June. We also hear from the Owl Sanctuary based in Folkestone. Most will be familiar with the sight of these beautiful birds in local high streets, and at local events, where they’re available to view and stroke. However, many of us won’t know the story of sanctuary owner Ryan Maxted and the incredible work and commitment he puts in. Please do have a look at the article in this edition and find out about this great work. With the latest details of what’s on in the area, and local clubs and societies, we hope there’s plenty of interest for you.

We’d like to thank Shane Record for allowing us to use his beautiful artwork for our front cover this edition.

Shane is a hugely talented local artist, with some incredible artwork of local areas. Do please have a look at his website www.shanerecord.com and the next time you’re in Folkestone, pop into his gallery towards the top of the Old High Street, Folkestone, where you can watch him at work and view his paintings.

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

With kindest regards,

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Don’t you just love Owls?

Whether it’s their big bright eyes, gorgeous feathers or the swizzle head movement, it cannot be denied that Owls are wonderful creatures. However, not all Owls can live up to their ‘wise’ ideal, and some get themselves in trouble and get hurt. But fear not. The Folkestone Owl Rescue Sanctuary is there to look after these amazing birds and get them flying fit again.

This story starts in 1989, when Ryan Maxted visited a friend’s house and saw a barn Owl his friend was homing, and Ryan decided he wanted to do the same. With permanent injuries, these birds wouldn’t be able to survive in the wild. The Owl Sanctuary currently has forty three Owls, which amount to seven different breeds and Ryan wants to encourage more people to visit the sanctuary, with no entry fee, to come and handle the glorious birds.

‘People take photos, paint or draw them. We even have some people who come for their birthdays and spend all day with the birds.’ It’s surprising that such a wonderful place can be found on our doorstep, as this Owl sanctuary is tucked down Downs Road.

‘You’d be surprised how many people have no idea we are here, until they call us to come and visit’ said Ryan. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve seen this cheerful chap with his birds in Folkestone Town Centre, as he goes there every Thursday and Saturday from ten until three and sits with the birds for people to meet them, stroke them, and donate to his cause.

Currently, Ryan is doing all this unpaid, and funds the sanctuary himself. They strive to make sure no bird is put down, but fed and sheltered with the help of donations from the general public. But this Parliament of Owls cannot survive without a little divine intervention. Or better yet, an intervention from you – the beautiful bird loving public.

The Folkestone Owl Sanctuary are looking for sponsors, so if you own a business, or know of someone who does who’d like to make this dedicated man’s life a little easier by helping his local cause, his number is at the bottom, especially If you have any questions

about the birds, the sanctuary or how to get involved.

And to everyone else, I plead with you to go visit the sanctuary to get a hands on tour of the work done there.

Contact: The Folkestone Owl Sanctuary, 57 Downs Road, Folkestone, CT19 5PW or Call: 01303 259794.

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Red Arrows To Return In June

STAR performer at last year’s Folkestone Airshow, the RAF Red Arrows aerobatics team is to return for the 2013 event.Organiser Folkestone Town Centre Management Ltd (FTCM) has announced. On Saturday, June 8, it will be the first major display of the year for the team whose high-speed manoeuvres in ‘diamond nine’ formation have thrilled air show audiences all over the world.Other RAF aircraft taking part will include the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, comprising a Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane, a Typhoon Eurofighter, a Sea King sea-air search and rescue helicopter and a Tucano trainer in its new 2013 colours.Folkestone Airshow project manager Yvonne Holder said that the day’s programme would provide visitors with several hours of exciting flying displays as well as events, activities and entertainment on the Leas and harbour area.

“It’s tremendous news that we shall be seeing the Red Arrows again - subject to RAF operational requirements at the time. They are much in demand - and we are delighted that Folkestone is among the venues where they will appear in 2013. It will be a great day and our preparations to welcome scores of thousands of sky-watchers are well under way. “Staging a quality event on the scale of an air show is complex and doesn’t come cheap, though”, added Ms Holder. “As well as the cost of the Red Arrows and other aircraft - the charge for each plane taking part is thousands of pounds - there are numerous upfront expenses, which range from employing a specialist air show management company to procure aircraft, obtain licenses and work with the RAF and aviation authorities to set up the time-tabled flying programme to such mundane but essential tasks as hiring mobile toilets. “Our ambition is to make Folkestone Airshow 2013 the

biggest and best yet. FTCM, as a not-for-profit organisation, depends almost entirely on commercial sponsorship to fund its events programme, and we have launched some attractive sponsorship opportunities which will enable companies and organisations to support the town’s premier public event of the year and at the same time to promote themselves”.

Discover Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh manager Chris Kirkham said that the three-day show, June 7, 8 and 9, was expected to attract 100,000 visitors, including a significant number from France, Belgium and Holland.

“Their estimated spend in shops and on accommodation, food, drink and entertainment is £12 million - a whopping fifty-fold return on the investment of staging the event. The potential benefits - immediate and longer-term - are huge”.

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Blooming Summer…

With the warm sun in the sky, the soft grass under our feet and the beautiful array of Summer flowers in full bloom it’s hard for most of us 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 a number of health conditions made worse by the heat of Summer.

Some conditions are exacerbated by heat, some even being caused by an excess of internal heat within the body. Eczema can be particularly bad during the Summer months and a real danger period (especially for children) is the warm nights. It can be more difficult to concentrate on not scratching when half asleep, causing skin to break and be more susceptible to infection. A soothing wash with cooled and refrigerated tea of Chamomilla recutita (chamomile) and/or Mentha piperita (peppermint) may provide some relief. The latter has the benefit of also being a mild insect repellent too! Remember to keep the

tea in the fridge though, and discard after 48 hours. More difficult cases may respond to a cream made from Stellaria media (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.

Another irritating problem of the Summer is insect bites. Some lucky people just don’t get bitten… others do but only mild irritation is caused. However, some approach the Summer with dread, knowing that they will be covered in huge, inflamed bites once the insects are around. To help reduce inflammation, relieve the itch and provide antiseptic

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Is a balanced diet good for you?With all the cold weather and temperatures dropping to below freezing it certainly doesn’t help those people who have tried to eat healthy and lose weight in 2013.

Another key factor that I believe plays its part is the concept of a balanced diet. What is a balanced diet and why do we feel the need to follow this age old advice? The better question is “Why do we follow this advice even when it doesn’t work?”

It seems that the concept of a balanced diet comes from the Government backed “food pyramid” or the “food plate”. What I will do in this article is talk about this and why it really has very little relevance to you or your family nutritional needs.

The food pyramid that was widely used was introduced by the US department of agriculture in 1992. This has since been updated and changed to the “food plate” in 2011. The original food pyramid was developed from a similar model that was introduced in Sweden in 1972 that showed “basic foods” that should be consumed by humans

In 1989, the World health organisation published recommendations on food intake and nutrients that were designed to prevent obesity, chronic diseases and dental caries based on meta-analysis, it is important to note here that chronic illnesses have gotten worse since 1992. It is also important to note that (as of 2010) 62% of the UK adult population is either overweight or obese. As you can see, what has been recommended may not have had worked! I will also chuck in that one of the recommendations was to consume 55%-75% of our calories from carbohydrates and up to 10% from sugar. I can see a problem here!

The first problem with the food pyramid…

If we think about this logically, who is funding the food pyramid or the food plate concept? That would be the Government of course! The challenge that we all have is profit and health don’t always go hand in hand. There has been talk of the large companies in the farming and milk industries putting pressure on Governments to be “favourable” towards certain foods. There

is some talk that the dairy and milk section of the original pyramid is easier to see than the other this over promoting the use of dairy day to day.

The other consideration is that the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has a purpose for promoting the trade of food and farming products like grains. With the original food pyramid so heavily weighted for grains and cereals, it does make you wonder.

My Plate

In 2011 both the US and UK switched to the “My Plate” system which shows what an average balanced meal should look like. In the UK, this was called the “Eatwell plate”

This rough guide to plate shows the food in proportion to what a good meal looks like. Again it promotes the concept of balance. There are numerous challenges on this approach which I will discuss in part two. This gives you an idea of what we are being told a healthy meal should look like. Anyone have any objections yet? Hold that thought!

Conclusion

This should help you in understanding why we are have been told what we have been told, even if it’s making us more unhealthy. The UK obesity rate has doubled since the conception of the food pyramid in 1992. 30% of our children are now overweight or obese. It wasn’t always this way. I was taught the food pyramid in my personal training qualification; it is also the basis for what your children are fed in schools etc. The statistics and the advice, doesn’t really add up.

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The Railway Swing Band

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Thursday 25th April

Folkestone Decorative & Fine Arts Society (FDAFS)

“ART IN ADVERTISING – THE ART OF THE POSTER” - at 2.30pm. Charles Harris will relate technical innovations in printing with the creative genius and remarkable craftsmanship that enabled the poster to become the first effective method of mass communication.

Meetings are held at The Tower Theatre, north Road, Shorncliffe. Visitors are welcome at £5, refundable on joining. info at email: [email protected]. Tel: 01303 239530. Website: www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk

Thursday 25th April

Folkestone Jazz Club

THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ. The legend of legends Joe Mudele (92 & 1/2) meets the Battle of the Baritones! A feast of top class jazz. Karen Sharp, Mick Foster. Joe Mudele, Rod Brown & Ted Beament.

Tower Theatre,north Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL. Tickets £10, admission 8.30pm. Tel: 01303 277175

Saturday 27th April

Lympne Village Hall Table Top Sale

10.00 a.m – 1.00 p.m. Pre booked tables £6.00 or £8.00 on the day. To book a table please phone 07975 584608 Refreshments provided by the Village Hall Committee. Ample Free Parking. Come early to avoid disappointment. Registered Charity No. 277548

Saturday 27th April

Spring Quiz at Lyminge Village Hall

7.00pm. Tables of 6-8 @ £8 per head. Two course supper and bar provided.

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Saturday 27th April

Hythe Farmers Market

10am – midday. Friendly local market selling good quality local food at reasonable prices.

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Tuesday 30th April

Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market

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Saturday 4th May

Canterbury Cathedral Choristers conducted by Dr David Flood

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Tuesday 7th May

Hythe Film Society

“THE COMMITMENTS”. Jimmy aspires to manage the world’s greatest soul band. Holding auditions at his parents’ house, he assembles a group of young musicians. Unlike his idols, Jimmy’s band is all white. With the help of Joey “The Lips” Fagan, the veteran musician in the band who has unlikely stories about meeting and working with famous musicians, Jimmy begins to

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Wednesday 8th May

Lunchtime Organ recital – Mario Duella

12 noon, at St. Leonards Church, Hythe. Distinguished Italian organist plays Bach, Krebs, Callaerts, Capocci, Plum and de la Tombelle.

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Wednesday 15th May

Lunchtime Organ recital – Maureen Galea

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Folkestone Decorative & Fine Arts Society (FDAFS)

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Local Clubs & Societies

Please note that due to the popularity of this page, we are asking you to renew your details, to ensure that all of the information we include within the handbook is correct for our readers, and that all clubs and societies listed continue to operate. If your local club or society is not listed below, and you would like it to be, please email details (a maximum of 50 words per club/society please) to: [email protected]. In order to make sure your entry is accurate, we are not accepting details by phone for the local clubs and societies section. Below is a shortened list of current clubs and societies, with the full feature returning in the next edition. Arthritis Aware A friendly support and social group for people with arthritis which meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month from 10am to 12pm in the United Reformed Church, Hythe.01303 266673Citizens Advice BureauThe Citizens Advice Service provides advice on your rights and responsibilities. The service is free, independent, confidential and impartial. Full details of opening times can be found on our website or at the drop-in centre at Hythe Bay Children’s Centre. Shepway CAB is a charity. www.shepwaycab.co.uk Adviceline: 0844 499 4118Exercise through Movement and Dance ClassesMonday evenings, 7.15pm – 8.15pm, at Salvation Army Hall, Hythe. £3 per night.01303 892946Folkestone and District Family History SocietyFirst Thursday of the month, 7pm, at Radnor Park Community Centre, Folkestone. www.folkfhs.org.uk, Contact: The Chairman Alan F. Taylor on 01303 252567.Folkestone Big Band Appreciation Society Meet every 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 2 to 4 pm. A warm welcome awaits like-minded enthusiasts.Contact Tony Pettitt (Sec.) on 07798 773590 for further information.Folkestone Decorative and Fine Arts Society (FDFAS)Third Thursday of the month, 2pm for 2.15pm, at The Tower Theatre (home of FHODS), Shorncliffe. Guests/prospective members welcome, £[email protected]

Folkestone, Hythe and Dover Wildlife Groupwww.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk01304 853503 (Pauline Bateson)Folkestone & Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society (FHODS) The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. For show information, please visit the website or call the box office. www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk01303 223925 (Box Office)To hire theatre and function area for parties etc: 07711 710952 (Peter) Friends of Oaklands Health Centre Coffee MorningFirst Monday of the month, 10am – 11.30am, in the Randall Davis Room (1st Floor), Oaklands Health Centre. Come and join us for a friendly chat. Hythe and District Gardeners AssociationFirst Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm, at St Johns Ambulance Hall, Albert Lane, which runs at the side of The Hope Inn off Stade Street. £5 subscription per year. 01303 262171 / 01303 260827 / 01303 265927Hythe and Romney Marsh Lions ClubSecond Monday of the month at Red Lion Pub, Hythe. Fundraising for local charities.01303 267392 (Margaret)Hythe and Saltwood Sailing ClubMarine Parade, Hythe. www.hssc.net01303 265178Hythe Bay Children’s Centre (within the grounds of Hythe Bay School but open to all)Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe CT21 6HS01303 267802We run a wide range of groups, courses and other services within the centre; including Adult Education, Groups for Parents and Children, Midwife & Health Visitor Surgery and Citizen’s Advice Bureau, as well as a Community Cafe on a Friday afternoon. Everyone is made welcome.For full details, visit www.eastkenthandbooks.com or call The Children’s Centre on 01303 267802Hythe Bowling ClubLadies Walk, Hythe.New members always welcome.Coaching available.Please contact the Membership Secretary. Tel.01303 269821


Hythe Book ClubThird Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, at The Red Lion, Hythe. Hythe Farmers MarketEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 10am – 12pm, in the Methodist Chuch Hall, Church Street, Hythe.01303 266118 / 01303 268715Hythe Flower Club Interested in Flowers? Demonstrations, Workshops, Social Events, Friendship and Fun. Hythe Flower Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 for 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church, East Street, Hythe (except Jan when there’s no meeting). Interested? Come along to a meeting or e-mail [email protected] for details. New members are very welcome. Yearly subs are £22 or £5 for visitors. Hythe St John Ambulance CadetsWednesday evenings, 6.30pm – 8pm, at St John Hall, Albert Lane. For aged 10 – 16 years. All new and renewing members welcome. 07813 606157 (Grahame Bredbere) 01303 269689 (St John Hall, on Wednesday evenings)Jive/Swing Dance ClassesEvery MondaySouthcliff Hotel, 22-26 The Leas, Folkestone7.30-8.30pm class, 8.30-9.30 music, £5 inclusiveFriendly dance class, large dance floor & great vintage music.Established in Folkestone since 2008, jive/swing dance teacher with 15 years experience teaching.Contact: 07540 080 224 [email protected]

Lympne WiSecond Thursday in the month, 2pm, at Lympne Village Hall. Everyone welcome. 01303 230855 (Julie)Mature Movers – Fitness for the 50 PlusGet fit with choreographed movement to music. A well balanced programme of low impact exercises (no floor work involved). Come and have fun while improving and maintaining your mobility. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am – 11.30am, at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone. £401303 261876 (Vera Neaves)Redoubt Sailing ClubAt Nickolls Lake, West Hythe. Racing and free sailing (non racing) all year round. Adult and Children’s training. 01303 260512 (Rob Purvis, Membership Secretary)Saltwood Choral SocietyWednesday evenings, 7.15pm – 9pm, at Saltwood Primary School, Grange Road, Saltwood. We have a wide and varied repertoire: oratorio, anthems, the Mass, folk songs, Gilbert and Sullivan and works from modern composers. We welcome new members in all sections, and particularly tenors and basses. 01303 237992Shepway Open Forum for Mental Health (SWOF)Gives the opportunity for people who have, or have had, mental health needs a chance to meet others, make friends and have a say in the way Mental Health Services are delivered. To find out more contact:Telephone: 01303 850856 or 07902 804733 Email: [email protected] Kent Multiple Sclerosis SocietyLocal support for all those whose lives are affected by MS. www.mssociety.org.uk/branches/kent/south_east_kent [email protected] 970543Umbrella Club of HytheAre you feeling lonely or just need a chat? Then why not visit the Hythe Methodist Church Hall on Mondays from 2pm – 4pm and Thursdays from 12.20pm – 4pm. Everyone welcome.

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I have experienced my fair share of being “in and out” of health and fitness; I have been really fit and I have been really unfit. I have been a student, a multiple business owner, had two full time jobs at the same time I am now a husband and a dad, all in the last 10 years. Being consistent in exercise when your life is not consistent is a challenge. Through this time I have let the ‘grass grow’ under my feet so many times it makes me mad. But I have learned something about myself…

Three years ago I had a “holiday photo” moment, you know… the one where you thought you were walking around the pool on holiday looking… ok… then you get home and see the photos, the ones where you were not paying attention to holding your belly in and BOOM… the truth hit me…my body was in bad shape, I wasn’t aware it was this bad, I had been kidding myself.

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Starting Back

Whatever you say about exercise, and intense boot camp style exercise, if you have not done any for a while its goanna hurt! Starting back or starting for the first time is the single most difficult thing to do. Why? Mentally it’s very off putting as you refer to your previous negative experiences and memories of starting back, and they have all invariably failed after much pain and discomfort.

Now with that thought in mind how does a nice gentle walk sound or a ten minute workout? A bit easier, yes. If you set your goals when you start back at a really low level and give yourself more time to reach it. For example, I would never go out for a run when I was unfit (like some people do); I always go out for a walk and do some running while I was out. It’s a different mind-set; I would usually end up running half the time and walking half the time, after 3 months of this, 3 times a week I was a lot fitter.

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

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

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

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Central Surgery 86 Cheriton Road - 01303 220707Whitehouse Surgery1 Cheriton High Street - 01303 275434The Manor Clinic31 Manor Road - 01303 851122Guildhall Street Surgery 67-69 Guildhall Street - 01303 851411Hawkinge & Elham Valley Area:The Elham SurgeryOld Road, Elham CT4 6UH - 01303 840213The Hawkinge Health Centre74 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge CT18 7BP - 01303 892434The SurgeryChurch Road, Lyminge CT18 7BP - 01303 862109PALS: Patient Advice & Liaison Service - 0800 085 6606

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local hairdresser) and caffeine is supposed to be lethal to molluscs so try coffee grounds. Half fill a dish with beer (I don’t think they are particularly fussy about the brand!) and sink it in the ground to attract the slugs which fall in and drown. Of course, nothing really beats a size 10 boot and a thorough search of the garden with a torch in hand on a damp night might pay dividends.

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