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Welcome to VineHello and welcome to the november issue of Vine. This month we’ve taken a commemorative look at The Great Storm of 1987 and its harsh impact on the local area. Turn to page 18 to see the fascinating photos of the aftermath and find out how the landscape has strived to redevelop. We catch up with Paralympic double medallist, Will Bayley, on page 12 and find out if he was disappointed to have missed out on the highly sought-after gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympics. From sports to festivities, we’ve got your Christmas plans covered. Check out the festive menus feature on page 24, showcasing the finest cuisine the local eateries have to offer this season. Get your Christmas shopping underway on page 16: whether you’re a book buff or a sports fan we have trawled the stores to find the perfect gifts for every family member. As the Christmas celebrations are almost upon us Sevenoaks' hair salons know you want to get your hair party-ready. Turn to page 32 to find out more about the promotions available throughout november and how you can be the cream of the crop at your work party. if you’re looking for a new dress to complement your hairstyle then check out vine Style on page 27. We’ve picked the ultimate party outfit which will flatter any shape and keep you looking fabulous throughout the festivities. Also in the issue is a round-up of the best gadgets on the high street, our pick of the best festive-inspired interiors and the latest news, reviews and events.

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31 CaRinG foR ouR CoMMunity Richard Gould gives tips on which modern technology applications to invest in for your elderly relatives

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16 Vine's ultiMate CHRistMas Gift Guide From books to golf lessons, Vine brings you a selection of the best Christmas gifts ideal for all members of the family

18 tHe GReat stoRM Vine looks back at the Great Storm of 1987 and how the local area has redeveloped

24 festiVe Menus Vine takes an all-inclusive look at the best festive cuisine on offer at your local restaurants

32 CReaM of tHe CRoP We bring you the latest promotions at Sevenoaks' salons this season

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35 inteRioR tRends This month, we take a look at the best festive-inspired interiors ideal to bring to life any home

36 GReat Value GadGets Are you a bit of a gadget geek? Vine uncovers some of the best value tech available, including a look at latest retro cameras, alarm clocks, music players and tyre inflators

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Rockdale are hosting a night of seasonal sing-alongs bring your family to the Pamoja Hall at Sevenoaks School on Saturday December 15. The evening includes music from the Second Wind Concert Band

and the obligatory Christmas carols. Rockdale are holding the fundraising event to provide flexible and affordable care for the elderly.

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On Saturday 15 December from 7.30pm – 9.45pm, Darenth Valley Choir will be performing at the Drive Methodist Church in Sevenoaks. Donations will be accepted at the back of the church with further announcements throughout the concert. They will also be singing around the Christmas tree at Trafalgar Square from 7pm-8pm on December 11, raising funds for Demelza House Children’s Hospice.

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Look out Sevenoaks, the countdown to Christmas has begun and Father Christmas is on his way! From December 11 he will be stopping at Bullfinch, Bradbourne, Brittains Lane, The Lakes and Kemsing Central meeting children and raising money for charity. To see a full route and dates go to www.sevenoaksroundtable.co.uk and don’t forget to give Father Christmas your wish lists this year!

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Companies across the country have pledged to take on more than 280 apprentices in a new proposal. New Look Tiling and Revolution Events, both based in Kent, are the latest to join the scheme designed to benefit youngsters. Kent County Council have put aside £2 million to support the Kent Employment Programme which is now searching for more local businesses for which apprentices could be advantageous.

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Richard Pitcairn-Knowles, former owner of Sevenoaks-based Springbank Clinic, has released a book celebrating 50 years of natural medicine. The book features Richard’s grandfather, Andrew Pitcairn-Knowles, and discusses his family memories and inspirations for opening Riposo Health Hydro in Hastings a century ago. The book is £7.99 from www.waterstones.com or any Waterstones store.

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Kemsing Players theatre workshop

Exhibition shows intimate snaps of Knole

The Kemsing Players are inviting you to an exciting theatre workshop at St Edith’s Hall (opposite the pub) in Kemsing on Friday 16 November or 23 November at 7.30pm. The session enables you to try out the sound desk, see how scenery is designed and how the lighting rig works. You don't need to be an actor to contribute; the shows are a team effort involving stage managers, technicians, scene designers, bar staff and make-up artists amongst other roles. The next production is to be staged in April and has (amongst others) several interesting parts for young (or young at heart) ladies. Participants feel a real sense of achievement when the curtain goes down on the last night. So switch off the TV, put the dates on your calendar and we’ll see you there.

n For more information, contact Rick davnall on 07702 053984

An exhibition of experimental and intimate photographs is set to open in the Orangery at Knole, the National Trust House in Sevenoaks. The display will feature the work of West Kent artists Barbara Ludman and Katherine De Koningh, who entered a competition to record and submit their separate experiences of Knole Park. The artists edited their photographs to create daring, captivating and unique images.

n The exhibition is free and opens on october 24 from 11am-4pm.

Cards for Good Causes have opened their pop-up shop at Sevenoaks library offering shoppers stylish cards which also benefit local charities. They offer a range of card designs, wrapping paper and gift tags. At least 75p from every £1 is given to charities, including local organisations such as Kent Air Ambulance. The shop is open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm. Ends on December 18.

n For more information visit, www.cardsforcharity.co.uk or call on 01264 361555

Greeters who helped to give a warm welcome to over 30,000 visitors during the Olympics have attended a special event to celebrate their success. The volunteers were joined by representatives of Visit Kent, Kent County Council and Voluntary Action Maidstone. Applauded for their passion, knowledge and professionalism with visitors, it is anticipated that many will continue to volunteer.

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MuST-Listenover three years since folk favourites

Mumford and Sons released their debut album Sigh No More the indie quartet return

with their second album, Babel. Fans need not worry as Mumford have stayed true to

their jovial rustic sound but thrown in some fresh tones and textures to mix up the classic

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MuST-reaD Set in the spring of 1914, Park Lane tells the pragmatic story of two women dreaming of breaking free from tradition. inspired by her family’s history, Frances Osborne explores the fictional life of Beatrice Master. Master is a wealthy young suffragette, who believes in peaceful protest and seeking better opportunities. The novel is a fast-paced tale, portraying the period perfectly and offering a compelling insight into two different character’s lives. Park Lane is powerful and just as gripping as osborne’s number-one best seller, The Bolter.

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MuST-see everybody’s favourite comedian Michael

Mcintyre returns on november 12 with his third live dvd, Showtime. Filmed during

Mcintyre’s 10-night stint at London’s o2, the show highlights the best bits from his side-splitting 71-date arena tour seen by

over 700,000 fans. Loved for his ability to turn everyday situations into comedy gold, Showtime is Mcintyre at his best and would

make a perfect stocking filler certain to have the entire family laughing in hysteria.

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MuST-Do Set in the scenic Calverley Grounds,

Tunbridge Wells’ ice-skating rink returns on november 23 and it’s bigger and better than last year. Surrounded by authentic

chalets selling everything from candles to confectionery, visitors can indulge in a cup

of warming mulled wine inbetween skating and shopping. new for 2012, families

can also visit Santa in his traditional log cabin overlooking the ice rink. The ice rink will be

open throughout the day and evening; however, advanced booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

n For more information and to book your tickets for both ice skating and Father Christmas visit www.tunbridgewellsatchristmas.com

MuST-visit on Friday 30 november and Friday 25 January between 10.45am and 2pm, knole house will be hosting a Winter Warmer Lunch Walk. Attendees can take a stroll in the autumnal gardens and take in the majesty of knole house. When you’ve worked up an appetite a hearty lunch will be served in the Brewhouse tearoom, thawing out your chills and warming your cockles.

n For more information visit, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole or to book call 01732 462 100

MuST-taste For cheese lovers everywhere, time to add some new flavours to your cheese board! You must visit Bobbie and Simon Akhurst at The Cheese Harp in Sevenoaks. This clever duo spotted a gap in the market back in 2011 and theirs is the only specialist cheesemonger and in Sevenoaks boasting over 70 British and continental cheeses. Group tasting sessions are soon to be available, as well special occasion cheese events. n visit www.thecheeseharp.co.uk


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Amy Smith, a 25-year-old midwife from knotts Place, Sevenoaks swam the english Channel in August this year in a fundraising event to raise money for Prostate Cancer uk. Amy swam 21 miles in the Channel’s shortest and busiest shipping lane in a gruelling 15 hour and 52 minute swim, finally making it to Wissant Beach on the coast of France in the early hours of the morning. Throughout her inspirational voyage Amy received support from her crew and sister who chugged along beside her. Peter Andre’s ‘Mysterious Girl’ was played at full volume from the boat when times got tough, keeping Amy focused on the task ahead and getting her through the pain. After several months of hard training and a jellyfish sting later, Amy’s brave efforts raised an amazing £680 for Prostate Cancer uk and a further £645 for Pengarth day Centre in Penzance. Amy would like to thank those at Joules Clothing for donating a very girly yet suitable swimming costume and her sponsor Pulsin, who provided her with energy filled snacks, that helped her to get across the Channel.

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Britain out of recession

The big news this month has to be confirmation that Britain is no longer in recession. The latest set of figures show the economy grew by 1% in the 3rd quarter of this year, the fastest quarter’s growth for 5 years. But that isn’t the only good economic news. unemployment is down by 50,000 with the percentage out of work falling to 7.9% in the last three months. Inflation is down from 2.2% from 2.5% in August; this is less than half what it was in September last year. interest rates have been kept to a historic low of 0.5% - good news for mortgages. Finally, whilst the gap between public spending and borrowing (the ‘deficit’) we inherited from Labour was £165 billion a year

we’ve now closed that gap by one quarter to £121 billion a year. All this might not be as obviously exciting as say, e L James’ latest book, or who paid for what type of train ticket.But, what matters more than Westminster gossip are things like becoming employed, being able to meet your mortgage repayments, and having enough spare cash to be able to join your friends in the pub for a drink.What the figures show is that the economy is moving in the right direction and that it is becoming easier to do all those things. There’s still a long way to go, but this Government’s policies are working to get us there.

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i’m here visiting Sevenoaks Prep School. i’m a patron for the Tunbridge Wells-based environmental charity, Haller, and the school supports them too so i’m just having a chat with them about that as well as the olympics.

Were you disappointed to miss out on the gold medal this year?

I was disappointed but I’m going to be back fighting at Rio; full-time training starts next week so i can get used to having no social life again.

How did you get into table tennis?

i was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at the age of 7 and couldn’t play action-filled sports so my Grandma bought me a table tennis kit.

How do you find inspiration and keep yourself motivated?

i watch sporting videos on YouTube and have inspirational quotes posted on my wall to keep me feeling positive.


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The National Cycle Network, co-ordinated by Sustrans, has miles of walking and cycling routes and over one-third are completely traffic-free. Their easy routes are ideal for family days out and can be found at www.sustrans.org.uk. The website informs you of local attractions, the ground surface and type of ride it is as well as guiding you to the nearest place to rent bicycles.

So pack a picnic, pile the bikes on the car and take the kids out to explore the beautiful countryside and coastlines Kent has to offer.

GeT on your BikeStatistics have shown that since the London 2012 olympics Brits have felt inspired to get on their bikes. Vine discovers the best route-finders for cycling in Kent

T here are huge amounts of health benefits that come with cycling and as it’s a gentle form of exercise it’s

great for all the family. As with all forms of exercise, cycling will help ensure you get some quality shut-eye. It’ll also leave you feeling happier and will boost your brain power ensuring you’re more alert at work. Studies from Purdue University in the US have revealed that cycling regularly can cut your risk of heart disease by 50 per cent as well as reducing your risk of developing cancer.

As well as improving your health and fitness, riding a bike means that you get to see more, visiting places you wouldn’t usually see by car and where better to explore by bike than the garden of England? If you’re not sure where to go there are plenty of routing websites allowing you to choose your location, fitness level and how long you wish to be riding for.

Visit www.cycle-route.com and you

will find an endless list of routes across the area. Distance, difficulty and duration are highlighted at the top so you can easily find your ideal route; it even tells you how many calories you’d burn. Users uploading routes can post landmarks, pubs and places to see along the way as well as any additional information you may need such as whether it’s steep or based on particularly busy roads. There are a number of routes in the Sevenoaks and Tonbridge area currently posted.

Check out the leisure pages at www.kent.gov.uk for more cycle routes in Kent. The website allows you to download and print a PDF guide to take with you as well as giving you three different durations based on your cycling ability and speed. The website also tells you the ratio of on and off road cycling as well as informing you about the history of the route and places to stop and see.

With picturesque gardens as the backdrop, local business owners gathered for last month’s networking event at Churchill’s former victorian home, Chartwell House in Westerham. over 90 guests enjoyed great food, drinks and chatter aplenty at yet another triumphant Grapevine event

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Sevenoaks is in the heart of the commuter belt and home to a diverse range of

nationalities. Those of you who are citizens of, or domiciled in, the US have an extra reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving. Until 31 December 2012 you have the benefit of a lifetime US estate and gift tax exemption of US$5.12 million, enabling you to transfer assets up to that value (less previous taxable gifts you have made) to your loved ones tax-free (with US married couples getting double the exemption). Gifts over the exempt amount are subject to tax at the all-time-low rate of 35 per cent. But there is only a limited window of opportunity – from 1 January 2013 the exemption reduces to US$1 million and the top rate of tax reverts to the 2001 rate of 5 per cent. Here are some planning ideas to think about: • If you’re happy to relinquish control of assets, make outright gifts up to the exempt amount to your family. • If you’d prefer the assets were held in a structure for your family’s benefit instead, create a trust offering a protective and flexible vehicle through which assets can be held long-term. Provided you’ve lived here fewer than 17 years and you’re not planning to settle UK property the trust will be outside the scope of UK inheritance tax (IHT). • If you’ve lived in the UK more than 15 years you could find yourself ‘deemed’ domiciled in the UK which means that IHT can be triggered on gifts into trust, in which case you could consider establishing a family limited partnership to achieve the succession and US

gift tax benefits of a trust without the IHT bill. • You could cancel loans/receivables from family members, reducing your estate’s value without impacting your real asset position. • If the matrimonial home is co-owned by (say) a US husband and a UK wife, a gift by the husband of all/part of his interest to the wife would benefit from the exemption and avoid US tax on gains on the property’s future sale. And even once the 31 December deadline has passed, it will still be vital that you ensure you have integrated US/UK tax and estate planning arrangements in place to minimise any UK/US tax exposure and safeguard your family’s future. Food for thought, along with the roast turkey and pumpkin pie? With the largest legal US/UK wealth planning team in the country and offices in the US, Europe & Asia, Withers is uniquely placed to advise on complex tax and estate planning issues for people with US or other international connections. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to pass your hard-earned wealth to your family rather than Uncle Sam and give us a call, before it’s too late.

n Withers has put together a suite of planning options for clients where a member of the family is a uS citizen. For more information on these, and our uS/uk team, please visit our dedicated web feature: http://features.withersworldwide.com/features/transatlantic-thinking or call 020 7597 6483

Penelope Williams, Partner, and Melissa Bottomley, solicitor at international law firm Withers. Both Penelope and Melissa live in the Sevenoaks area

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Francis Jones Jewellers

Francis Jones Jewellers is one of the longest-established businesses in

Sevenoaks High Street. The current owners, Gary and Roberta Ware,

are gearing up for their 28th Christmas in the town, with fantastic

new stock for the busy festive period, including the highly successful

London Road Collection, and have lots of ideas for the perfect gifts

for ladies and gents. A large part of their business is bespoke fine

jewellery and repairs, which are carried out on the premises by

Gary, a jeweller with over 40 years’ experience. keep an eye on their

window as they have new stock arriving regularly in the run up to

Christmas to tempt their customers, old and new.

Starry Night earrings from

The London Road Collection, £545

n Francis Jones Jewellers, 64 High Street,Sevenoaks, TN13 1JR

(next to Waitrose) or call 01732 454629

Create the perfect traditional Christmas

at Penshurst Place Gift Shop

Fabulous gift ideas and stocking fillers, hampers of delicious local produce

at great prices, also made to order, Christmas trees and Penshurst's famous

estate-grown mistletoe – all under one roof!

Gift Shop open daily from 4 november until

24 december, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm. Late night

Christmas shopping from 4.30 pm – 8 pm on

Wednesdays, 21 & 28 november and 5, 12 & 19

december with 10 per cent off purchases over

£10 on late nights (excluding stamps, vouchers

and tickets). Park for free and join them for

complimentary coffee and mince pies.

n Penshurst Place & Gardens Gift Shop,

Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8DG.

Call 01892 870307, email

[email protected] or visit the

website at www.penshurstplace.com/giftshop

These cute little mittens are lovingly handmade by Lindsay in

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in Vine’s exclusive guide to this year’s best local

Christmas gift ideas, we preview the top gifts for

men, women and kids, alongside stocking fillers,

secret santa treats, gadgets and gizmos

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Hever Castle Golf Club gift vouchers make excellent presents for

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Merchandise from the Professional Shop

The vouchers can be personalised to

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n For further information or to book,

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A Village Artist by A.M. Parkin

A Village Artist is the sublime limited edition book featuring the

works of local Sevenoaks artist, A.M. Parkin. His work illustrates

the environment and raw nature that he loved and he was praised

for finding art in his daily life and people that he knew or came

across. The majority of Parkin’s work was inspired by his home

village of kemsing; locals may recognise some of his subjects

throughout the book. The forty pages comprise a stunning

collection of drawings, engravings and watercolours and is a must-

have gift for any aspiring artists or even just admirers.

Retro Radio

This retro radio boasts a 1950s style with advanced dAB

features. The stylish sound-system comes in a variety

of refreshingly unusual colours including this crimson

red, duck egg blue and a selection of pastel shades. its

auto tune feature means it’s easy to find and save your

favourite stations and you’ll have no problems viewing

the LCd display. There is also a stereo line in socket for

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up to 120 hours before you’ll need new batteries. A

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n Call today on 01732 760823 or email [email protected]

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Thousands of buildings damaged, millions of trees flattened and lives lost. It’s been 25 years since the great storm of 1987; Vine takes a look at how Sevenoaks landscapes were hit and how they have recovered


Don’t worry, there won’t be a hurricane but we will have strong winds”, were the infamous words that weatherman Michael Fish broadcast to the nation on the afternoon of 15 October 1987. Hours later the greatest storm to hit

south-east England for more than 200 years tore through the region. Kent, Essex, Sussex and Greater London received the harshest impact. This was unusual as the South East is an area of high population density and property exposure, not usually prone to such dramatic weather. During the storm a ship capsized at Dover and a ferry was blown ashore near Folkestone. Had the storm hit during the daytime it could have been an even bigger disaster and claimed more lives, fortunately such a storm is predicted only once every 300 years. Winds of over 100mph inflicted chaos on roads, buildings and the environment and Sevenoaks was amongst the worst-hit towns. On the morning of 16 October Sevenoaks residents awoke to utter devastation; roads were blocked, cars crushed and many homes and buildings damaged. The storm inevitably had an impact upon businesses, bringing some companies to financial ruin whilst creating opportunities for others. Landscapes were destroyed as trees fell like matchsticks across the town. Six of the seven well-known

oaks on the Vine Cricket Ground were ruined. The seven oaks were referred to as the ‘coronation trees’ as they were planted on the Vine in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII. The oaks were supposed to keep alive the tradition of having seven oaks in the town but the morning after the storm just one oak was left standing. The story of the six fallen oaks has been told all

over the world but miscommunications meant some people got the wrong story. Italians were told the death toll ran into thousands whilst holidaymakers in Spain were horrified to hear that Sevenoaks was flattened and homes were blown off the earth. The greatest impact was on the environment. Trees which had stood in the Knole for 400 years lay collapsed on the ground; Knole Park lost a huge 610 trees during the storm including sweet chestnut and other traditional varieties. As the area of woodland at the Knole is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, most of the trees that fell were left as deadwood. Christopher Tipping, a land agent for the

Knole, tells Vine how the park has endeavoured to revive the land over the years. “There were a number of plantations created in the park after the storm. These are now over 20 years old. We are starting to put in place thinning programmes to ensure that they develop into mature, deciduous trees which will help protect the park's landscape for the future.” Chartwell’s tall beech trees which formerly stood

The greatest storm to hit south-east

England for more than 200 years tore through the region

framing the view of the Weald were destroyed, leaving an exposed view across Kent. The neighbouring areas including Ide Hill and Toys Hill endured perhaps the harshest impact; Emmett’s Garden lost 95 per cent of its trees. However, the enormous redwood outside the mansion was one of the few to survive and its tip is still the highest point in Kent. Alan Comb has been a gardener at Emmett’s since the week after the storm and has worked hard on the regeneration of the woodland. He tells Vine, “Emmett’s were considering planting new trees prior to the storm so it actually gave us a once-in-a-lifetime chance to redevelop with a blank canvas. It was a real mixed bag of advantages and disadvantages for us. “The view over the Weald was very restricted prior to the storm as the trees acted as a border but with the trees gone it really opened up. The downside of the exposed space is that the area is windier. “The fallen trees left as deadwood have grown new trunks from the branches but as they are unstable it’s unknown how long they will be standing. The deadwood also increases the amount of fungi which has great environmental benefits.” Fungi help to feed nutrients and additional water back into the tree, more than the tree could manage alone. Many trees will die if enough fungus does not develop around their roots during their first year of growth. Alan tells us, “unfortunately we lost many of our champion trees; those that are an exceptional example of their species due to their age, rarity, scale or historical significance. And as trees were destroyed habitats were ruined too which meant loss of wildlife, mainly birdlife. We have also had many cases of squirrels stripping the beech off trees, which would not happen to mature trees. In a bad year we lost 200 trees because of this. Some areas were left to regenerate naturally but we have planted a lot, including many beech and birch trees. We’ve generally tried to keep the area the same as

it was. I do think Emmett’s can thrive as it did before the storm, it will just take time.” Regenerating Sevenoaks' landscape was a seemingly impossible task and a lot of areas had to be left to redevelop naturally. The community put on an

exceptional show of local pride when thousands turned up to participate in the planting of the new seven oaks on the Vine. Fast forward 25 years and Sevenoaks still bears scars as it’s still recovering now and will be for years to come. But through regrowth and natural regeneration the town has healed remarkably well. Though visitors can still see characteristics of the aftermath, Emmett’s gardens have developed magnificently. The storm gave them the opportunity to add autumn colour plants to their gardens, creating a dual season to match their Victorian Spring Garden. Knole Park’s grounds look healthier than

locals could have imagined at the time and despite the destruction of much of the wooded landscape, new plantation is blooming at the Knole. Toys Hill, where 98 per cent of trees were flattened. now has a non-intervention zone, which was set up after the storm. It is unknown whether the number of trees that fell that night was greater than those that fell during the storm of 1703, but the blemishes and wounds that our landscape wears will be a constant symbol of the distinctive legacy that could last for years to come.

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bears scars as it’s still recovering

now and will be for years to come

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The vine Children’s Choir is looking for new singers aged seven and over to join them at the vine Baptist Church in Park Lane, Sevenoaks on Wednesdays at 6pm. Formed two years ago, the choir is run by three local primary school teachers. Alison Saunders, head teacher at St Lawrence’s Primary School says: “We have got lots of fun and exciting music this year and would really like some more children to come along and join in.” The choir performs two concerts a year alongside Quorum, an a capella choir from Tunbridge Wells, in the summer and the mandatory carols at Christmas. no auditions required, just turn up and have fun.

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A s the cold winter nights draw in, evenings are best spent unwinding in a warm and

welcoming pub. The Crown Point Inn and its new team and management have the perfect solution for the frosty evenings ahead, inviting you to join them for an array of festivities this season. Set in a convenient yet delightfully secluded spot just off Sevenoaks Road, the inn has the entire Christmas period all wrapped up. From live music to delicious set menus, there is something for everyone so bring the whole family along. Ideal for work parties or family get-togethers, a special Christmas party menu is available, starting from £12.95 for two courses or £15.95 for three. They also have exclusive offers for over-50s when they opt to join the Diamond Club. It’s simple and free to sign up and for members the set menu starts at £9.95 for two courses or £12.95 for three.

only from British Red Tractor Assured farms ensuring they dish up the best ingredients.The inn is based amidst many walking routes and they’re happy to welcome dogs in the bar where you can relax by a roaring log fire with a drink in hand. The modern function room at the inn is great for big groups, parties, business meetings and training events and there are ample parking spaces including further spaces for coaches. The inn is happy to open early for breakfast and coffee meetings when arranged via an appointment.The Crown Point Inn is currently taking Christmas bookings, so start planning your celebrations now to avoid disappointment.

Or if you just want to indulge in a classic roast with all the trimmings a regular carvery costs just £5.95 Monday-Saturday and £8.95 on Sundays. Don’t want to slave over a hot oven on Christmas day? Leave it to the professionals and take your family down to the inn to indulge in a four-course Christmas lunch prepared just for you. Prices start at £22.50 for children and £49.95 for adults. The inn has New Year's Eve covered too; for just

£39.95 you can see 2013 in with great live music, six courses of fantastic food and a disco. If you

enjoy live entertainment, join the inn at their party nights held on Fridays (7, 14 and 21) throughout December. Proud to support British farmers, the inn uses fresh vegetables and sources their meat

CHRiSTMAS AT CroWn point innSet in a convenient yet delightfully secluded spot just off Sevenoaks Road the Crown Point Inn has the Christmas holiday all wrapped up

n To get in touch or make a booking call 08442 435374 or email [email protected]

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Soprano Sevenoaks is a newly established restaurant situated in the heart of Sevenoaks. After the great success in Tunbridge Wells, Soprano Sevenoaks offers a great range of homemade cakes, pastas and delicious tapas. Visit for a mouth watering breakfast, a relaxed lunch or an evening meal. You can also enjoy live Spanish music on Fridays and Saturdays. As always with tapas you can order as little or as much as you like. Soprano offers catering for private parties in and outside of the restaurant.

Soprano is a fully licensed restaurant and offers a fine selection of wine and beers.

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better way to open this year’s festive season than with a tasting day. The day guarantees to give you tips and recipe ideas for you to try at home this winter. On Saturday 24 November between 11am and 2pm, Chart Farm will be serving several mouth-watering venison sausages. Dishes include roasted venison haunch and others, giving visitors the opportunity to witness and try alternative dishes using more nutritious and healthy meat. If you have never tried the tender taste of venison or consider it to be a rare treat then the tasting day is the perfect excuse for you to try, taste and be amazed by its flavour and its diversity in everyday dishes. On the event day the farm shop will be open as normal, selling a variety of mouth watering venison sausages, mince and burgers. As well as that a selection of other fresh meat such as prime beef, lamb and poultry. The arts and craft

Based just outside Seal in Sevenoaks, Chart Farm is hosting their popular tasting day at the farm shop, sharing the secrets and recipes of their own freshly cut venison

n For more information call 01732761672 or visit www.chartfarm.com for full details and directions

Why not celebrate this festive season by gathering the family around for a classic Christmas dinner to feast upon. At Chart Farm they not only sell the best tasting venison around, but also the best Turkeys, Geese and well hung ribs of beef satisfying your bellies through to the New Year. Open Tuesdays through to Friday from 9am-4pm & on Saturdays 9am-3pm

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Protecting Your FamilyCripps Harries Hall and Close Brothers Asset Management invite you to an evening at Dorton House in support of The Royal London Society for Blind People on 27th November 2012 at 6pm.

RSVP 12th November 2012Email: [email protected]: 01892 506331

The evening will include drinks and canapés in the beautiful surroundings of Dorton House - home of the RLSB.

Dorton HouseWildernesse AvenueSeal, SevenoaksKent, TN15 0EB

The theme of the evening will be ‘Protecting Your Family’ and our guest speakers will look at different strategies for safeguarding the interests of vulnerable family members as well as the finances of the family.

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Q: What technology is available to help my older relative living in their own home?

A: Technology to help people living at home, who have needs around mobility and security is still fairly basic. I remember years ago seeing a television programme that showed technology allowing you to switch on the oven at home from your laptop at the office, now I am sure you can do that from your smartphone in California. But these things have yet to make an appearance in the UK. However there are some helpful bits and pieces that are available. Starting with the most basic, there are a huge range of grab rails, safety bannisters and handles for baths, showers and awkward corners that can be easily installed in a home. Preventing falls should be a key part of making a home safe. Think about where someone is twisting or turning – in or out of a bath, stepping out onto a patio, opening a door, etc. Adjusting the heights of things from raised toilet seats, to electric beds, and electric chairs that rise up to allow easy standing from them – all these solutions are available and can make a real difference to how someone is coping with reduced mobility in their own home. A really good source of advice on what is available is your local Occupational Therapist (OT) which you can find through your GP. Gadgets that help are useful too with preparing food or easing communication. They can range from jar-opening devices and

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if you’re looking for a new hairstyle in the run up to Christmas, Design a Head offers a variety of services to get your hair ready for the festive season

Services include straightforward cuts, straightening, perming, colouring, bleaching, highlights and lowlights. Hair extensions are also available. The salon offers bridal and bridesmaid hair design catered for your individual look; a consultation and rehearsal before your big day is included in the package. So get in touch with Design a Head this festive season to get your hair party ready, stylish hair doesn’t need to be expensive.

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“People are more conscious of being well groomed,” says Lucy, so it doesn’t surprise her at all that men now want the same pampering treatments as women. “Despite the hard economic times, people still want to treat themselves,” she continues, explaining that at this time of year massages and hot stones are popular, while in the summer people make regular appointments for pedicures and waxes.

Whatever the season, the treatment most in demand is the facial. And having experienced one of my own at The Square, I completely understand why. While sipping a complimentary coffee, I am asked by my beauty specialist whether I have any particular concerns about my skin. A facial treatment always begins with such a consultation so that any problems – eczema, psoriasis or acne – can be taken into account and the facial tailored to your needs.

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T he Coolings’ team are busy sprucing up Santa’s special woodland hideaway on the Nature Trail at Coolings Green & Pleasant, in preparation

for his exciting arrival on Saturday 24 November at 11am. Plenty of Elf helpers will be on hand during your visit assisting the children with their letters to Santa and festive colouring sheets before they meet the man himself. Plus, all children will receive a seasonal gift as a memento of their very special day.

Included in the price is a family day pass to the six-acre Nature Trail where children can say hello to all the resident animals. Kids will love the star attraction, a colony of wallabies, and can also visit the sheep, goats, chickens and pigs including four new saddleback piglets and a huge saddleback sow, Gloria. For those looking for something more ‘native’ there is a much-visited bird hide and two wildlife lakes. Whilst at Coolings enjoy a fantastic new range of giftware and festive decorations on display in the gift shop. A great opportunity to tick more than a few Christmas presents off your list!

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n To book your slot to see Santa in his Woodland Hideaway, call Coolings Green & Pleasant on 01959 534386 or for more details please see www.coolings.co.uk

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Walthamstow Hall School, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks. £11. Stag Theatre Company 07754 018268

n 03 Nov. Admission One Shilling musical. 20:00. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £23-25. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

n 07-10 Nov. Calendar Girls play. 20:00 (+ Sat matinee 14:30). Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £15. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

n 09 Nov. Stand-Up comedy. 20:30. Sevenoaks Town Golf Club, Seal Hollow Rd, Sevenoaks. £15. 07976 637804 www.outofboundscomedy.co.uk

WALKS

n 01 Nov. Ranger Ramble. Meet 14:00 Knole for 1-hour walk. £2.50. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

n 04 Nov. 5 ½ mile walk around Leigh. 10:00-13:00. Meet Leigh village green. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 07919 575470

n 11 Nov. 6 ½ mile walk around Romney St. 10:00-13:00. Meet Shoreham station. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01959 524264

n 14 Nov. 7 mile walk around Penshurst Place. 10:00-13:15. Meet Penshurst station. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 07934 539180, 01342 850454

n 16 Nov. AGM. 19:30. Village Hall, Otford. Sevenoaks Ramblers 020 3539 6127 www.kentramblers.org.uk

n 18 Nov. 7 mile walk around Cotmans Ash. 10:00-13:00. Meet Otford car park. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01959 524264

n 25 Nov. 5 mile walk around Ightham Mote. 09:30-12:15. Meet Ightham Mote car park near Ivy Hatch. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01732 453863

n 30 Nov. Lunchtime walk. Meet 11:30 Knole for 90-minute walk. £16.50 including lunch. Booking required. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole

n 05 Dec. 6 ½ mile walk around Edenbridge. 09:45-12:45. Meet Market Yard car park, Croft Lane, Edenbridge. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers

Accelerators gig. Kent Live, K College, Brook St, Tonbridge. £11. 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHYn 05 Nov. Digital projected image competition. www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk

n 12 Nov. Camera Club meeting. www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk

n 03 Dec. Pictures all around us. www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk

SOCIAL EVENTSn 02 Nov. Carry on Calypso Caribbean evening. 19:30-22:30. Westerham Hall, Quebec Avenue, Westerham. £20 including dinner in aid of local hospice. 01959 562245

n 03 Nov. Ghost & Gourmet Evening. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. £35 including supper. 01732 811314 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ighthammote

n 07, 14, 21, 28 Nov. Munch & Learn. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. £22.50 including lunch or supper. 01732 810378 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ighthammote

n 10 Nov. Quiz Night. White Rock Inn, Underriver. £10. 01732 833112 www.thewhiterockinn.co.uk

n 13 Nov. Seafood Masterclass. 10:00-16:00. Coach House Kitchen near Sevenoaks. £135. Billingsgate Seafood School 020 7517 3548 www.seafoodtraining.org

n 14 Nov. Social Circle meeting. 14:30. United Reformed Church hall, St Johns Rd, Sevenoaks. £1. 01732 455408, 458342

n 17 Nov. Little Heroes Ball. Dorton House Nursery, Wildernesse Avenue, Seal. Royal London Society for Blind People www.littleheroesappeal.com

n 30 Nov. 90s Dance Anthems Night. Donnington Manor Hotel, London Rd, Dunton Green. £30. 01732 468510 www.donningtonmanor.com

n 07 Dec. 80s School Disco Night. Donnington Manor Hotel, London Rd, Dunton Green. £30. 01732 468510 www.donningtonmanor.com

THEATREn 01-03 Nov. Rope play by Patrick Hamilton. Ship Theatre,

ART & CRAFTn 01-11 Nov. Art & Craft exhibition. Lodge Café, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

n 02-04 Nov. Contemporary Craft & Design Fair. Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. Adults £3.50, children free. Craft in Focus 01622 747325 www.craftinfocus.com

n 03 Nov. Craft Fayre. 10:00-16:00. Memorial Hall, Platt. 01732 887212

n 08 Nov. Talk on Antiques. 19:30. Doors open 18:30. Rickards Hall, Eden Valley Museum, 72 High St, Edenbridge. £8. Eden Valley Museum 01732 868102 www.evmt.org.uk

n 15 Nov. Talk on Masks - the history of a universal phenomenon. 13:45-15:00. Community Centre, Cramptons Rd, Bat & Ball. Knole Decorative & Fine Arts Society 01732 457852

n 19 Nov-01 Dec. Sevenoaks Art Club Exhibition & Sale. Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks

CHILDRENn 01 Nov. Prickles in the Park for under-12 year-olds. 10:00-12:30. Trosley Country Park. £6. 01322 865995

n 01-04 Nov. Activity Trail. 10:00-15:00. Lullingstone Country Park near Eynsford. £2.50. 01322 865995

n 01-04 Nov. Craft Activities. 12:00-16:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 01-04 Nov. Pumpkin Trail & Spooky Half Term Fun. 10:30-18:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 18 Nov. Ballet Workshop for over-6 year-olds. 10:00-17:00. Walthamstow Hall School, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks. £50. Dance Academy & English Youth Ballet 01732 469806 www.dasevenoaks.co.uk

n 25 Nov. 1st Aid courses for children & teenagers. Kikodo Centre, St Johns Hill car park, Bat & Ball. www.kikodo.co.uk

FIREWORKS

n 03 Nov. Westerham Fireworks & bbq. 18:30-19:30. Gates open 17:30. King Georges Field, Westerham. Adults £8, children £5. Westerham Scouts 01959 562372. www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 03 Nov. Sevenoaks Fireworks. 19:30. Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. Preceded by Torchlit Procession from Bus Station 18:30. Round Table 07957 980129

n 03 Nov. Riverhead Fireworks. 19:00-19:30. Gates open 18:00. Scout Hut, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Riverhead. Tickets £5, under-3s free. Riverhead Scouts 07710 545498, 07860 168768 www.3rdsevenoaks.org.uk

n 05 Nov. Kemsing Fireworks. 19:30. Gates open 18:30. Kemsing School Field. Tickets £5.50, concessions £3.50

FLOWERS

n 01 Nov. Floristry Demonstration. 19:30. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. £15. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 14 Nov. Talk on New Beginnings. 13:45. Cornwall Hall, Methodist Church, The Drive, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Flower Club 01732 353125

GARDENINGn 10 Nov. Hedge Laying course. 09:30-16:30. Hadlow College, Hadlow near Tonbridge. £40. 0500 551434 www.hadlow.ac.uk

n 14 Nov. Fruit Tree Pruning course. 10:00-16:00. Hadlow College, Hadlow near Tonbridge. £38. 0500 551434 www.hadlow.ac.uk

HEALTH & WELLBEINGn 05, 19 Nov. Yoga. 14:00. St Lukes Church Hall, Eardley Rd, Sevenoaks. Parkinsons UK

n 14, 18 Nov. Psychic readings. Kikodo Centre, St Johns Hill car park, Bat & Ball. £35-60. 01732 451839 www.kikodo.co.uk

n 04 Dec. Blood Donation Session. 14:00-16:30, 17:30-20:00. United Reformed Church hall, St Johns Rd, Sevenoaks. Free. 0300 123 2323 www.blood.co.uk

HISTORIC HOUSES n 01-02 Nov. Putting the House to Bed. Knole, Sevenoaks. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

n 01 Nov-07 Dec. Opening the Doors exhibition. Knole, Sevenoaks. Free. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

n 14 Nov. Talk on Polesden Lacey. 19:30. Community Centre, Cramptons Rd, Bat & Ball. Sevenoaks Area National Trust Association

HISTORYn 13 Nov. Talk on Gluttony & Starvation in the 19th Century. 20:00. Memorial Hall, Plaxtol. Plaxtol Local History Group 01732 810553 www.plaxtolhistory.org.uk

n 14 Nov. Talk on Westerham, Brasted & Sundridge by Jonathan Fenner. 20:00. Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Society. 01732 458898 www.sevenoakssociety.org.uk

n 22 Nov. Sevenoaks Historical Society meeting. 20:00. Undercroft, St Nicholas Church, High St, Sevenoaks. £3. Sevenoaks Historical Society

n 23 Nov (to be confirmed). Talk on Birds through the Seasons or Tonbridge Castle history. Community Centre, Cramptons Rd, Bat & Ball. Sevenoaks Area National Trust Association

MUSICn 02 Nov. Thea Gilmore gig. Kent Live, K College, Brook St, Tonbridge. £14.50. 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk

n 03 Nov. Limehouse Lizzy tribute band. Kent Live, K College, Brook St, Tonbridge. £13.50. 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk

n 10 Nov. Dan Clews – Tourist in My Own Backyard guitar album launch party. Pamoja Hall, SPACE Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. www.livenation.co.uk/artist/dan-clews-tickets

n 10 Nov. Nicky Moore’s Blues Corporation gig. Kent Live, K College, Brook St, Tonbridge. £13.50. 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk

n 24 Nov. Bullshed rock gig. 19:30-22:30. Hadlow College near Tonbridge. £15 including fish & chips in aid of CHYPS & Hospices of Hope. 01732 852243, 07771 635684 www.hadlow.ac.uk

n 07 Dec. Virgil & the

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XMAS n 01 Nov-07 Dec. Charity Xmas Card Shop. Mon-Sat 10:00-16:00. Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks. 01264 361555 www.cardsforcharity.co.uk

n 07 Nov. Xmas Fair. 10:30-15:30. Grasshopper Inn, Moorhouse near Westerham. £3 in aid of Cancer Research. www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 17 Nov. Xmas Fayre, Santa’s Grotto & Reindeer. 10:30-14:00. New School at West Heath, Ashgrove Rd, Sevenoaks

n 21, 30 Nov, 05 Dec. Late Night Xmas Shopping. 16:30-20:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 24 Nov. Xmas Bazaar. 11:00-15:00. United Reformed Church hall, St Johns Rd, Sevenoaks. 50p n 25 Nov. Xmas Festival. Tonbridge. 01732 876166 www.tmbc.gov.uk

n 29 Nov. Xmas Lights Switch-On, Father Xmas & Late Night Shopping. 18:00-21:00. Westerham. www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 30 Nov. Xmas Fair. Chiddingstone Castle. 01892 870347 www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

n 30 Nov. Xmas Entertainment. St Marys Church, Westerham. www.westerhamparishchurch.org.uk www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 01 Dec. Xmas Fair. 13:00-15:00. Platt School. 01732 780570

n 01 Dec. Xmas Farmer’s Market. 09:30-12:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 01-02 Dec. Father Xmas. 10:30-12:30, 13:30-15:30. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. £5. 01892 871256 www.penshurstplace.com

n 02 Dec. Carols round Xmas Tree. 17:00. Westerham Green. www.westerhamparishchurch.org.uk www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 02-07 Dec. Jack & the Beanstalk panto. Westerham Hall, Quebec Avenue, Westerham. Westerham Amateur Dramatic Society www.visitwesterham.org.uk www.wads-web.net

n 03 Dec. Light up a Life service. 18:30. St Marys Church, Westerham. www.westerhamparishchurch.org.uk

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS AT THE ASSEMBLY HALL THEATRE

A CHRISTMAS CAROL BALLETSat 8 Dec 2pm £20

Join Ballet Theatre UK on a magical journey to the dark and twisting streets of old Dickensian London. With colourful characters, including Mr Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim and the comical Mr Fezziwig, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFSChristmas Pantomime Fri 14 Dec – Sun 6 Jan ’13 10.30am, 1.00pm, 5.00pm, 7.00pm £15 - £22

Assembly Hall Theatre • Crescent Road • Tunbridge Wells • Kent TN1 2LUTicket office: 01892 530613/532072www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL,

who is the fairest of them all?

In your television appearances you normally play nice/mild-mannered characters (One Foot In the Grave/Benidorm). How does it feel to be playing the “evil character” in pantomime?

Baddies are always more fun. Actors like to do something different.

When was your last pantomime appearance and who co-starred with you?

Babes in the Wood in Manchester in1976. I played one of the babes, Alan Rickman was a squirrel who covered me with leaves while I was asleep.

Who is the best person you have ever worked with in TV or theatre and who would you like to work with?

There are too many wonderful actors I have worked with to be able to choose one. But my list would

include Alison Steadman, Brenda Blethyn, Sean Connery, Christian Bale, Colin Farrell, Laurence Olivier and many many others. I would like to work with Judy Dench and who knows wishes sometimes come true. Especially in Panto!

Is Richard Wilson (from well known sitcom One Foot in the Grave) really that much of a humbug ?

Richard is one of my favourite people. He is adorable, amazingly generous, kind, and very funny.

What are your plans after Snow White?

After Snow White I am hoping to be in a new Mike Leigh film and then I am off to Benidorm again in March.

Vine caught up with actress Janine Duvitski of ITV1’s Benidorm and BBC1’s One Foot in the Grave who will be starring as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

DON’T MISS! CHRISTMAS FAIR & ART EXHIBITION

Saturday 24 November 10am-2pm. Bessels Green Baptist Church, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PS. Local artist and junior school art displayed, gift stalls, childrens games and crafts, family photography, festive refreshments, freshly cooked paella (12.30 onwards).


Walthamstow Hall School, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks. £11. Stag Theatre Company 07754 018268

n 03 Nov. Admission One Shilling musical. 20:00. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £23-25. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

n 07-10 Nov. Calendar Girls play. 20:00 (+ Sat matinee 14:30). Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £15. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

n 09 Nov. Stand-Up comedy. 20:30. Sevenoaks Town Golf Club, Seal Hollow Rd, Sevenoaks. £15. 07976 637804 www.outofboundscomedy.co.uk

WALKS

n 01 Nov. Ranger Ramble. Meet 14:00 Knole for 1-hour walk. £2.50. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

n 04 Nov. 5 ½ mile walk around Leigh. 10:00-13:00. Meet Leigh village green. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 07919 575470

n 11 Nov. 6 ½ mile walk around Romney St. 10:00-13:00. Meet Shoreham station. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01959 524264

n 14 Nov. 7 mile walk around Penshurst Place. 10:00-13:15. Meet Penshurst station. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 07934 539180, 01342 850454

n 16 Nov. AGM. 19:30. Village Hall, Otford. Sevenoaks Ramblers 020 3539 6127 www.kentramblers.org.uk

n 18 Nov. 7 mile walk around Cotmans Ash. 10:00-13:00. Meet Otford car park. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01959 524264

n 25 Nov. 5 mile walk around Ightham Mote. 09:30-12:15. Meet Ightham Mote car park near Ivy Hatch. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01732 453863

n 30 Nov. Lunchtime walk. Meet 11:30 Knole for 90-minute walk. £16.50 including lunch. Booking required. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole

n 05 Dec. 6 ½ mile walk around Edenbridge. 09:45-12:45. Meet Market Yard car park, Croft Lane, Edenbridge. Free. Sevenoaks Ramblers

Accelerators gig. Kent Live, K College, Brook St, Tonbridge. £11. 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHYn 05 Nov. Digital projected image competition. www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk

n 12 Nov. Camera Club meeting. www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk

n 03 Dec. Pictures all around us. www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk

SOCIAL EVENTSn 02 Nov. Carry on Calypso Caribbean evening. 19:30-22:30. Westerham Hall, Quebec Avenue, Westerham. £20 including dinner in aid of local hospice. 01959 562245

n 03 Nov. Ghost & Gourmet Evening. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. £35 including supper. 01732 811314 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ighthammote

n 07, 14, 21, 28 Nov. Munch & Learn. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. £22.50 including lunch or supper. 01732 810378 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ighthammote

n 10 Nov. Quiz Night. White Rock Inn, Underriver. £10. 01732 833112 www.thewhiterockinn.co.uk

n 13 Nov. Seafood Masterclass. 10:00-16:00. Coach House Kitchen near Sevenoaks. £135. Billingsgate Seafood School 020 7517 3548 www.seafoodtraining.org

n 14 Nov. Social Circle meeting. 14:30. United Reformed Church hall, St Johns Rd, Sevenoaks. £1. 01732 455408, 458342

n 17 Nov. Little Heroes Ball. Dorton House Nursery, Wildernesse Avenue, Seal. Royal London Society for Blind People www.littleheroesappeal.com

n 30 Nov. 90s Dance Anthems Night. Donnington Manor Hotel, London Rd, Dunton Green. £30. 01732 468510 www.donningtonmanor.com

n 07 Dec. 80s School Disco Night. Donnington Manor Hotel, London Rd, Dunton Green. £30. 01732 468510 www.donningtonmanor.com

THEATREn 01-03 Nov. Rope play by Patrick Hamilton. Ship Theatre,

ART & CRAFTn 01-11 Nov. Art & Craft exhibition. Lodge Café, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

n 02-04 Nov. Contemporary Craft & Design Fair. Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. Adults £3.50, children free. Craft in Focus 01622 747325 www.craftinfocus.com

n 03 Nov. Craft Fayre. 10:00-16:00. Memorial Hall, Platt. 01732 887212

n 08 Nov. Talk on Antiques. 19:30. Doors open 18:30. Rickards Hall, Eden Valley Museum, 72 High St, Edenbridge. £8. Eden Valley Museum 01732 868102 www.evmt.org.uk

n 15 Nov. Talk on Masks - the history of a universal phenomenon. 13:45-15:00. Community Centre, Cramptons Rd, Bat & Ball. Knole Decorative & Fine Arts Society 01732 457852

n 19 Nov-01 Dec. Sevenoaks Art Club Exhibition & Sale. Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks

CHILDRENn 01 Nov. Prickles in the Park for under-12 year-olds. 10:00-12:30. Trosley Country Park. £6. 01322 865995

n 01-04 Nov. Activity Trail. 10:00-15:00. Lullingstone Country Park near Eynsford. £2.50. 01322 865995

n 01-04 Nov. Craft Activities. 12:00-16:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 01-04 Nov. Pumpkin Trail & Spooky Half Term Fun. 10:30-18:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 18 Nov. Ballet Workshop for over-6 year-olds. 10:00-17:00. Walthamstow Hall School, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks. £50. Dance Academy & English Youth Ballet 01732 469806 www.dasevenoaks.co.uk

n 25 Nov. 1st Aid courses for children & teenagers. Kikodo Centre, St Johns Hill car park, Bat & Ball. www.kikodo.co.uk

FIREWORKS

n 03 Nov. Westerham Fireworks & bbq. 18:30-19:30. Gates open 17:30. King Georges Field, Westerham. Adults £8, children £5. Westerham Scouts 01959 562372. www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 03 Nov. Sevenoaks Fireworks. 19:30. Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. Preceded by Torchlit Procession from Bus Station 18:30. Round Table 07957 980129

n 03 Nov. Riverhead Fireworks. 19:00-19:30. Gates open 18:00. Scout Hut, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Riverhead. Tickets £5, under-3s free. Riverhead Scouts 07710 545498, 07860 168768 www.3rdsevenoaks.org.uk

n 05 Nov. Kemsing Fireworks. 19:30. Gates open 18:30. Kemsing School Field. Tickets £5.50, concessions £3.50

FLOWERS

n 01 Nov. Floristry Demonstration. 19:30. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. £15. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 14 Nov. Talk on New Beginnings. 13:45. Cornwall Hall, Methodist Church, The Drive, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Flower Club 01732 353125

GARDENINGn 10 Nov. Hedge Laying course. 09:30-16:30. Hadlow College, Hadlow near Tonbridge. £40. 0500 551434 www.hadlow.ac.uk

n 14 Nov. Fruit Tree Pruning course. 10:00-16:00. Hadlow College, Hadlow near Tonbridge. £38. 0500 551434 www.hadlow.ac.uk

HEALTH & WELLBEINGn 05, 19 Nov. Yoga. 14:00. St Lukes Church Hall, Eardley Rd, Sevenoaks. Parkinsons UK

n 14, 18 Nov. Psychic readings. Kikodo Centre, St Johns Hill car park, Bat & Ball. £35-60. 01732 451839 www.kikodo.co.uk

n 04 Dec. Blood Donation Session. 14:00-16:30, 17:30-20:00. United Reformed Church hall, St Johns Rd, Sevenoaks. Free. 0300 123 2323 www.blood.co.uk

HISTORIC HOUSES n 01-02 Nov. Putting the House to Bed. Knole, Sevenoaks. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

n 01 Nov-07 Dec. Opening the Doors exhibition. Knole, Sevenoaks. Free. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

n 14 Nov. Talk on Polesden Lacey. 19:30. Community Centre, Cramptons Rd, Bat & Ball. Sevenoaks Area National Trust Association

HISTORYn 13 Nov. Talk on Gluttony & Starvation in the 19th Century. 20:00. Memorial Hall, Plaxtol. Plaxtol Local History Group 01732 810553 www.plaxtolhistory.org.uk

n 14 Nov. Talk on Westerham, Brasted & Sundridge by Jonathan Fenner. 20:00. Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Society. 01732 458898 www.sevenoakssociety.org.uk

n 22 Nov. Sevenoaks Historical Society meeting. 20:00. Undercroft, St Nicholas Church, High St, Sevenoaks. £3. Sevenoaks Historical Society

n 23 Nov (to be confirmed). Talk on Birds through the Seasons or Tonbridge Castle history. Community Centre, Cramptons Rd, Bat & Ball. Sevenoaks Area National Trust Association

MUSICn 02 Nov. Thea Gilmore gig. Kent Live, K College, Brook St, Tonbridge. £14.50. 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk

n 03 Nov. Limehouse Lizzy tribute band. Kent Live, K College, Brook St, Tonbridge. £13.50. 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk

n 10 Nov. Dan Clews – Tourist in My Own Backyard guitar album launch party. Pamoja Hall, SPACE Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. www.livenation.co.uk/artist/dan-clews-tickets

n 10 Nov. Nicky Moore’s Blues Corporation gig. Kent Live, K College, Brook St, Tonbridge. £13.50. 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk

n 24 Nov. Bullshed rock gig. 19:30-22:30. Hadlow College near Tonbridge. £15 including fish & chips in aid of CHYPS & Hospices of Hope. 01732 852243, 07771 635684 www.hadlow.ac.uk

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XMAS n 01 Nov-07 Dec. Charity Xmas Card Shop. Mon-Sat 10:00-16:00. Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks. 01264 361555 www.cardsforcharity.co.uk

n 07 Nov. Xmas Fair. 10:30-15:30. Grasshopper Inn, Moorhouse near Westerham. £3 in aid of Cancer Research. www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 17 Nov. Xmas Fayre, Santa’s Grotto & Reindeer. 10:30-14:00. New School at West Heath, Ashgrove Rd, Sevenoaks

n 21, 30 Nov, 05 Dec. Late Night Xmas Shopping. 16:30-20:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 24 Nov. Xmas Bazaar. 11:00-15:00. United Reformed Church hall, St Johns Rd, Sevenoaks. 50p n 25 Nov. Xmas Festival. Tonbridge. 01732 876166 www.tmbc.gov.uk

n 29 Nov. Xmas Lights Switch-On, Father Xmas & Late Night Shopping. 18:00-21:00. Westerham. www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 30 Nov. Xmas Fair. Chiddingstone Castle. 01892 870347 www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

n 30 Nov. Xmas Entertainment. St Marys Church, Westerham. www.westerhamparishchurch.org.uk www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 01 Dec. Xmas Fair. 13:00-15:00. Platt School. 01732 780570

n 01 Dec. Xmas Farmer’s Market. 09:30-12:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

n 01-02 Dec. Father Xmas. 10:30-12:30, 13:30-15:30. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. £5. 01892 871256 www.penshurstplace.com

n 02 Dec. Carols round Xmas Tree. 17:00. Westerham Green. www.westerhamparishchurch.org.uk www.visitwesterham.org.uk

n 02-07 Dec. Jack & the Beanstalk panto. Westerham Hall, Quebec Avenue, Westerham. Westerham Amateur Dramatic Society www.visitwesterham.org.uk www.wads-web.net

n 03 Dec. Light up a Life service. 18:30. St Marys Church, Westerham. www.westerhamparishchurch.org.uk

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SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFSChristmas Pantomime Fri 14 Dec – Sun 6 Jan ’13 10.30am, 1.00pm, 5.00pm, 7.00pm £15 - £22

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who is the fairest of them all?

In your television appearances you normally play nice/mild-mannered characters (One Foot In the Grave/Benidorm). How does it feel to be playing the “evil character” in pantomime?

Baddies are always more fun. Actors like to do something different.

When was your last pantomime appearance and who co-starred with you?

Babes in the Wood in Manchester in1976. I played one of the babes, Alan Rickman was a squirrel who covered me with leaves while I was asleep.

Who is the best person you have ever worked with in TV or theatre and who would you like to work with?

There are too many wonderful actors I have worked with to be able to choose one. But my list would

include Alison Steadman, Brenda Blethyn, Sean Connery, Christian Bale, Colin Farrell, Laurence Olivier and many many others. I would like to work with Judy Dench and who knows wishes sometimes come true. Especially in Panto!

Is Richard Wilson (from well known sitcom One Foot in the Grave) really that much of a humbug ?

Richard is one of my favourite people. He is adorable, amazingly generous, kind, and very funny.

What are your plans after Snow White?

After Snow White I am hoping to be in a new Mike Leigh film and then I am off to Benidorm again in March.

Vine caught up with actress Janine Duvitski of ITV1’s Benidorm and BBC1’s One Foot in the Grave who will be starring as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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W e have a new pet! Can you guess what it is? No, silly, not a dog. A cat? No, we

have two of those already and they’re on a mission to scratch and pee their whole species out of our hearts. A hamster? Got one already. A guinea pig? Got two already! Oh you’ll never get it... because we’d never have imagined it, but we have a peahen.

Now we didn’t set out to get a peahen. We didn’t set out to get any new pets because my husband has laid down a very strict ‘one in, one out’ policy and I’m quite fond of the children.

No, we didn’t set out to get a peahen. And not in the “we didn’t set out to [insert ridiculous thing] but then we drank [insert ridiculous amounts]. It wasn’t one of those wild nights where you wake up the next day, whisky fog in mouth, shards of memories from the night splintering your head before coming downstairs to find a house full of furry things and a dim recollection of rampaging through a pet shop, buying up companions. No, rest assured, not only did we not do that, but we’ve never done that.

No, we didn’t set out to get a peahen, but a peahen came and got us. And she has wrapped her feathers around my heart (and sprayed her droppings all over our garden).

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The best thing about this whole peahen situation, is that I am not responsible! I’m blame free! I’ve managed to scam-ola a whole new pet, the most awesome, frankly, of all our pets, and I don’t have to take the blame for all the poo.

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