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LOCALTunbridge Wells Borough Council magazine
www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Winter 2012
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Welcome to winter Local!Winter has denitely arrived! Why not make a hot drink and take a few
minutes to read Local magazine, created just for you; its full of Council news,
tips and suggestions to keep you informed.
Our Christmas special (p511) tells you everything you need to know
about the ice rink and panto. You can also get a taste of whats available at
this years festive farmers markets. Plus, theres a chance for three lucky
residents to get a head start with the Christmas food shopping or have a
family trip out on us in our free prize draw.
We spoke about our budget in the autumn edition, now read about our plans
for the next nancial year and how you can share your ideas (p24). Each and
every one is important to us, so please take the time to get in touch.You can also discover a little more about a couple of our residents. Read
Shellys inspiring weight loss interview (p16), and Christine, a Love Where
We Live award winner talking about why she has been fundraising for over 50
years (p20).
As always, Id love to hear any ideas you have for future editions.
Have a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2013.
Lizzie GoodwinEditor
We produce Local to keep
you up-to-date about Council
services and news. If you
have any comments about the
magazine, wed love to hear
from you. Contact us by:
Phone 01892 526121
E-mail Localemail@
tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Post Lizzie Goodwin,
Communications and
Engagement Team Leader,
Tunbridge Wells BoroughCouncil, Town Hall, Royal
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1RS
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time of going to print. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or
subsequent changes.
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01892 5542735Festive farmers
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67Lets skate
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9Panto time
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recycling
15Results are in
1617Shellys story
20Who makes adifference
21Bloom special
24Next years budget
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Loe yorelf n ArtanFor a number of years, Tunbridge Wells Museum &Art Gallery has been quietly building a reputationas an exciting venue for contemporary art and craft.
Find out what all the fuss is about by visiting ourannual selling exhibition Artisan.
Bringing together a diverse range of artists and makers from thesouth east region and beyond, the work on display representssome of the best examples from the countrys vibrant arts andculture scene. From the sea-worn beauty of Emily Nixons goldand silver jewellery, to the retro-inspired screen prints of TomFrost, you are bound to nd something to entice even the mostrened of tastes.
New for this year is Artisans participation in the Arts CouncilsOwn Art scheme. This makes it even easier for you to buy withthe option of a ten month interest free loan.
The exhibition will run from 10 November 2012 to6 January 2013. See www.loseyourselnartisan.
co.uk for more details.
Artisan is brought to youin association with SO
Tunbridge Wells magazine.
DontmissyourchancetopurchaseatrulyuniqueChristmaspresent.
Chrtma and New
Year CLOsiNgWe are closed 24, 25 and26 December 2012 and
1 January 2013
Other days around the festive period we will be
open business as usual.With the exception of Monday 31 December ourofces including Gateway and the Museum & ArtGallery will close at 4pm.
Weald Information Centre in Cranbrook will beclosed on the same days.
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Whether its sourcing Christmas dinner,buying gifts or you simply need ideas for
great entertainment we can help and,
if you answer our questions correctly,youll have a chance of winning in our
free prize draw (p11).
Weve ot Chrtma all wrapped p!
Holiday ideas
Marinaded olives and freshly baked artisan breads
make beautiful pre-dinner nibbles.Try a locally rearedbird or gammon as the centrepiece of your Christmas
Day banquet and add a honey glaze courtesy of
Kentish bees.
Stuff their stockings with handmade chocolates
and locally-produced sweets and cakes for a special
twist on the breakfast rules!
Spread fruit preserves from local orchards and
fruit farms on your morning toast or use to ll hotdoughnuts made at home as a Christmas Eve
snack.
Put a bowl of chocolate-covered
cobnuts out on Boxing Day,
ready for people to graze on
throughout the day.
Visit theFestive Tunbridge WellsFarmers MarketWith a focus on delicious seasonal produce from within a30 mile radius of the town centre, the Tunbridge WellsFarmers Market is truly a celebration of local food, drink andcrafts. You can visit this months markets on 8 December and22 December.
This time of year is all about feasting, so we have rustled upa few menu suggestions based around the fantastic freshdelights you can discover at the Farmers Market, ready foryou to serve up to visitors, or just keep on hand as a treat foryourself after a hard days entertaining the in-laws.
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All ages and abilities can
enjoy skating on the real
ice rink in the picturesque
Calverley Grounds.
Opening Times
Friday 23 November 2012 Monday 7January 2013 (closed Christmas Day).
Parent & Toddler Sessions
A parent & toddler session (30
minutes) will take place every morningat 10am; this dedicated sessionis great fun and provides a safeenvironment for little ones to enjoy iceskating. These sessions are weatherdependent, and may be re-scheduledif it is raining or the ice is wet, andtherefore cannot be pre-booked.Tickets can be purchased the morningof skating at the on-site Box Ofce tond out if sessions are going aheadcall the special ice rink number thatmorning on 01892 554645 and pressoption one.
Access
If you are a wheelchair user, you arewelcome to enjoy the rink in your ownwheelchair. A responsible adult mustaccompany you at all times whilst onthe ice. The same applies to motorizedwheelchairs. Your session is free butyour skating companion is charged theadult ticket price.
We must be aware at the time ofbooking that you will be using yourwheelchair. In the interest of safety weoffer up to ve wheelchair places onthe ice per session. Upon arrival at therink our staff will assist you and your
Group, school and wheelchair bookingscan be made by calling 01892 554173.
Christmas Chalets
New for 2012 we are delightedthat this year a number of authenticChristmas Chalets will surround theice rink. From candles to scarves,confectionery to hampers and facepainters to artists, all our exhibitors arelocal independent businesses whoseproducts are unique and of a very highquality.
Open every day at the rink Spadeand Spoons Yuletide Tastetrailerwill be serving local seasonal produceinspired by traditional alpine markets;Johnnys Little Sisters Emporiumwill be showcasing stunning Christmaswreaths and garlands, and Basil will be
companion on to the ice via a ramp.Larger groups of wheelchair usersshould book in advance as specialarrangements can be made.
To make a booking call 01892 554173and speak to Lauren Stewart.
Box Ofce
Peak skating sessions will be verybusy, especially during the holidayperiod so advance booking isrecommended.
Tickets can be booked online atwww.tunbridgewellsatchristmas, inperson at the Assembly Hall TheatreBox Ofce or from 23 November inperson at the ice rink Box Ofce.Tickets can also be purchased bycalling 01892 554645.
Ticket PricesPeak admission skating sessions are Saturday andSunday all day and weekdays from Monday 17December 2012 Monday 7 January 2013.
Peak Off Peak
Adults 10 9.50
Children (4 15) 8 7.50
Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) 32.40 30.60
Parent & Toddler sessions (Pay for the toddler and one
adult goes free) 2 under 4 yrs8 7.50
GO! Card Concession Adult 8 7.50
Group Booking 10+ Adult 9 8.50
Group Booking 10+ Child 7 6.50
Schools 20+ 4.50 per student (one adult goes free with every 10 students. Valid
weekdays only from Monday 26 November to Friday 21 December during schoolhours only).
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Supported by
Tunbridge Wellsat Christmas
RTW_Xmas
Experience the thrill and fun ofskating on real ice in the centreof Royal Tunbridge Wells!
selling delicious, wholesome home-cooked food. Even if you dont wantto skate, Calverley Grounds will bewell worth a visit to soak up the festiveatmosphere. Warm up with a glass ofmulled wine and sumptuous food andbuy some great gifts for loved ones(and yourself)
Experienced SkaterSessions
If you are an experienced skater
why not take to the rink Tuesday27 Thursday 29 November 8pm-9pm. These dedicated sessions aredesigned for those who are moreexperienced and are not suitable forbeginners or novice skaters. Thesesessions can only be booked throughthe Box Ofce 01892 554645.
Themed Nights
Skate along to some great musicduring one of our themed nights.
Friday 7 & 21 December5pm 9pmDisco night
Friday 14 & 28 December5pm 9pmBoy band and girl power night
Monday 24 & Wednesday 26December4pm 8pmFestive Fun
Monday 31 December4pm 8pmNo1s from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s
Father Christmas visits theIce Rink
Young children, parents andgrandparents can have a magicaland memorable personalised visit tosee Father Christmas in his authentictraditional log cabin home, setamongst the trees overlookingthe real ice rink in CalverleyGrounds.
Father Christmas will knowthe name of every child hemeets when he welcomesthem into his home for avery special meeting thatwill be remembered for yearsto come.
Tickets to Father Christmas willbe 9.50 per child (adults are free,children under one free with one payingchild) this includes a quality gift foryour child and a special 6x4 familyphotograph in a beautiful glass frame(note one photograph per family).
For details on opening dates, timesand how to make a booking visitwww.tunbridgewellsatchristmas.com.
The authentic Father Christmasexperience is managed and provided by
Darryl Curcher Photography.
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Janine Duvitski to play theWicked Queen in SnowWhite
We caught up with her to ask a few questions
What was the first panto you remember seeing as a young girl?I used to go every year to the Winter Gardens in Morecambe. My favourite was Cinderella with sixwhite ponies. My grandma always used to get me an aisle seat so I could go up on stage, but I wasalways too shy when they called out, and couldnt move from my seat.
When was your last pantomime appearance and who co-starred with you?Babes in the Wood in Manchester in 1976. I played one of the babes, Alan Rickman was a squirrelwho covered me with leaves while I was asleep.
On television you normally play nice, mild mannered characters (One Foot In theGrave/Benidorm). How does it feel to be playing the evil character in Pantomime?
Baddies are always more fun. Actors like to do something different.Is there one character you have ever wanted to play or one show you have ever wantedto star in?I have always wanted to play Juliet, but I might be pushing it now Im 60.
Who is the best person you have ever worked with in TV or theatre and who would youlike to work with?There are too many wonderful actors I have worked with to be able to choose one. But a list wouldinclude Alison Steadman, Brenda Blethyn, Sean Connery, Christian Bale, Colin Farrell, LaurenceOlivier 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 really that much of a humbug?Richard is one of my favourite people. He is adorable, amazingly generous, kind and very funny.
Who inspired you to become an actor?Hayley Mills was the person I most wanted to be when I was a child.
If there was a movie made about your life, who would you want to play you?I would want my daughter Ruby Bentall to play me. She is always brilliant and she knows me betterthan anybody else I can think of.
Have you been to Royal Tunbridge Wells before?
I have only passed through on my way to the south coast but it looks great, especially forChristmas shopping!
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See Janine in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs this Christmas,from 14 December until 6 January, along with Chris Pizzey(The BasilBrush Show) as Muddles, Jenny Jones (Hi-5) as Snow White and
Nick Wilton (EastEnders) as Nursie.
To book your tickets just call the Box Office on 01892 530613/532072or visitwww.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
See Janine in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs this Christmas,from 14 December until 6 January, along with Chris Pizzey(The BasilBrush Show) as Muddles, Jenny Jones (Hi-5) as Snow White and
Nick Wilton (EastEnders) as Nursie.
To book your tickets just call the Box Office on 01892 530613/532072or visitwww.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
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On behalf of everyone
associated with the Mayors Toy
Appeal and especially the young
people youre giving a gift to
thank you.
The MayorChrtma Toy Appeal
At th tme of year there a mall rop of volnteer who not only havether own eaonal celebraton to arrane, bt tll fnd tme to help otFather Chrtma locally.
They are the team behind the Mayors Toy Appeal, wrapping donated presents forhundreds of disadvantaged children and making sure they get delivered at just theright time.
Pam Bridges co-ordinates the appeal and organises Santas helpers in their
temporary home in Big Yellow Self Storage. Pam rst got involved through her work atSt Georges Community Childrens Project. Now retired, Pam continues to work with theappeal which is still also supported by St Georges. Last year she and 21 helpers sorted,
wrapped and popped presents into sacks for 326 children from families in need acrossTunbridge Wells borough but they couldnt do any of it without your help and the
presents you donate.
Pam asks: Will you give a gift again this year?Your present and those from schools, churches and companies across the
borough, mean there are youngsters, from newborn babies to teenagers,wholl have parcels to unwrap on Christmas Day. Without you the childrenwould be in the unhappy position of having very few or even no presents.
The appeal is supported by the Mayor of Tunbridge Wells, Councillor JohnSmith. John, who has three children, has wholeheartedly given his support to
the Toy Appeal. He said: Pam and her team of volunteers and sponsors do afantastic job; collecting, organising, wrapping and distributing the toys. Its a
great opportunity to help someone else in the borough, spread some goodcheer and really light up someones Christmas. I am very pleased to be
involved in this great cause and look forward to distributing some ofthe gifts.
You can leave your gift at one of many collection points across theborough including Tunbridge Wells Gateway and Weald InformationCentre, Cranbrook. If youre struggling to think what you might
donate youll nd Toy Appeal Giving Trees in a number oflocations, including the Assembly Hall Theatre. These areChristmas trees decorated with gift tags which list ideas for
gifts for children who will benet from the appeal.
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WIN in our Festive free prize draw
Prize draw is only open to Tunbridge Wellsborough residents. Prize draw is not opento councillors, employees or contractors ofTunbridge Wells Borough Council, or theirfamilies. Prize draw is not open to companiesconnected with the prize draw, or theirfamilies. No purchase is necessary. Prizes areoffered as stated and are not exchangeableor transferable. No cash alternatives will beprovided. We will randomly select and notify
the winners. Once notied by us, winnerswill need to contact us to arrange collectionof their prize. If collection is being made in
person, the winner will need to bring proof ofidentity e.g. birth certicate, drivers licence orpassport. We cannot be held responsible forprizes that do not arrive, whether sent by usor the prize-giver. We reserve the right to pickalternative winners if the original winners donot contact us within 7 working days of beingtold they have won. We reserve the right topick alternative winners if the original winnersare shown to be in breach of these terms and
conditions. We reserve the right to publish (ornot to publish,) the name(s) and location(s)of winner(s) in Local magazine, and/or on our
website. We reserve the right to cancel orsuspend any prize at any point, without liabilityto the prize-givers or winners. Our decisionis nal on all matters and we will not enterinto any further correspondence. By entering,you agree to be bound by these terms andconditions in relation to the Tunbridge WellsBorough Council prize draw. Prize draws aregoverned by English law and are subject tothe exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Send your answers
with your full name,address and telephone
number to localemail@
tunbridgewells.gov.uk
or by post to:
Communications
Tunbridge Wells
Borough Council
Town HallRoyal Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN1 1RS
All correct answers
will be entered into
the prize draw, to be
selected at random
after the closing date.
EntriesmustbereceivedbymiddayonTuesday18December.
To fnh off a fantatc year of celebraton, wehave ome fetve treat for yo th wnter. Weare offern or redent the chance to wn omelovely prze, jt n tme for Chrtma.
We have put together a hamper bursting with a selectionof tasty goodies on offer at our farmers market, courtesyof our generous stallholders. We also have four ticketsfor the ice rink in the beautiful Calverley Grounds up for
grabs, and a chance to win a family ticket for four to thisyears show-stopping pantomime at the Assembly HallTheatre.
So, to win one of our prizes, lled with Christmas cheer,simply answer the following three easy questions:
Approximately how many skaters took to the ice lastyear?
a) 6,000 b)16,000 c) 26,000
What is the furthest that produce travels before it gets toour farmers market?
a) 30 miles b)50 miles c) 100 miles
Which pantomime is being held in the Assembly HallTheatre this year? a) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
b) Cinderella c) The Wizard of Oz
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Its all about recycling...
Christmas recyclingYES please Christmas trees will be collectedat the same time as your brown bin, but if theyremore than four feet high they need to be cut inhalf, and the trunk should be no thicker thanthree inches.
For larger trees, or any home that does nothave a brown bin, Christmas trees canbe taken to the Household Waste and
Recycling Centre on the North FarmIndustrial Estate, Royal Tunbridge Wells.
YES please We will now beable to collectyour unwantedChristmascards simply
leave them in your green boxwith other paper and card.
NOthankswrappingpapershould bediscarded with your generalhousehold waste.
We have joned other local athorte n theconty to help ncreae kerbde recyclnrate of metal. The new campan thatwa lanched by Kent Conty Concl npartnerhp wth Alpro (Almnm PackanRecycln Oranaton) n October ha beenran awarene of what metal yo can andcannot recycle and the beneft of don o.Hopeflly yo wll remember recevn a copyof the promotonal leaflet throh yor door.
Did you know? Metal can be recycled time and time again with no
loss of quality.
Metal is 100% recyclable so every last bit can be
used for something else.
Recycling one can uses 20 times less
energy than making a new one.
Recycling two cans youll save enough
energy in the recycling process to run a
computer for 12 hours.
Within six weeks your empty can could be
back on the shelf.
What we collect from the kerbsideDrink cans food tins pet food tins empty aerosols
(no lids) foil and foil trays sweet and biscuit tins metal caps & closures.
Please take any other items (including electrical items)to your nearest Kent County Council HouseholdWaste and Recycling Centre. Find your local centre byvisiting www.kent.gov.uk/recycling.
ChristmascollectionsBynowyoushouldhavereceivedahangeronyour
binwithinformationaboutyourkerbsidecollectionsoverthefestiveperi
od.
Informationisonourwebsitetoo.
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CompletetheGiftAidformandtheycanclaimanextra25%.
Need refuseand recyclinginformation during
the cold weather?get textn
Its snow problem with our text alertservice. Now in our third year offeringthis service, we are continuing to giveresidents the opportunity to sign up. We willcontinue to provide the latest updates about
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council servicesaffected by the weather.
Text the word SNOW to 07537 401 900 toregister.
For full Terms and Conditions seewww.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/severeweathertextalerts
The text you send to register for the service
will be charged at your operatorsstandard rate. Thereis no charge toreceive texts fromTunbridge WellsBorough Council.
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Why donate to the Hospice?
Hospice in the Weald is a local charityproviding care free of charge for patients,their carers and families. They need toraise 5 million every year to providevital services, so each and every pennythey can raise through your donations willmake a difference.
Recycle for theMayors chosencharityWth Chrtma approachn, what better tme to havea clear ot and make room n yor wardrobe for thoebaran n the Janary ale. if yore not lookn to by
anythn new, t tll a ood opportnty to recycle temthat yo havent worn for ae, andperhap wont wear aan and everytem donated wll help Hopce n theWeald rae vtal fnd to mantan therervce.
We are piloting a new collections scheme with Hospice in the
Weald in Benenden, Cranbrook, Frittenden and Sissinghurst and ifsuccessful we will look at how this can be rolled out tothe rest of the borough.
Residents of Benenden,Cranbrook, Frittenden andSissinghurst
Look out for a donation bag that our refuse
collectors will leave on your bin, this will either be on10 or 17 December. Please take it inside and ll withany unwanted clothing items.
What you then need to do:
1 Take the donation bag to your nearestHospice shop, this is likely to be in CranbrookHigh Street (details will be on the outerrecyclable sleeve) or
2 Call our Customer Services Team on 01892 526121 andthey will arrange for our refuse collectors, Cory Environmental,to collect from the kerbside on your chosen day.
For further information about the scheme please contact ourCustomer Services Team on the number above.
Residents elsewhere in the borough
Hospice in the Weald would still be delighted to receiveyour donations. Please look on their website
www.hospiceintheweald.co.uk for details of localshops convenient to you.
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Help afeard yorcommnty from freKent Fre and Rece servce (KFRs) wold lkeyo to know abot ther dedcated afety team
who provde free home vt, enrn redenthave all the practcal help and advce they need totay afe from fre.
This service may includetting free smoke alarms andproviding specialist equipmentfor vulnerable people.
The Councillor for Hawkhurst
and Sandhurst, Ron Weeden,recently called upon theteams expertise to deal with asmall problem at his home. At thesame time, reghters offered him a freehome safety visit, during which he learned that his smokealarms were in the wrong place and needed to be retted.Councillor Weeden said I was impressed with the servicethey provided and wish to make residents aware of the
valuable free advice they can offer.Just three breaths of re smoke can be life-threateningand, sadly, it is often older residents, or people withdisabilities, who are most at risk. As well as ensuring yourown home is safe, please help vulnerable family membersand people in your neighbourhood to do the same byencouraging them to seek advice from KFRS. You will beplaying a huge part in preventing a re and may even savea life.
Find out more by calling KFRS on 0800 923 7000 orvisiting their website: www.3breaths.info.
Try ot or newwebteA tral veron of or new webte wll beavalable for yo to explore n Janary.
Designed to be more accessible and easier to ndyour way around than the current site, youll ndyour most popular pages, like bin collection daysor car parks, just a click away. The new designwill be running alongside our existing websiteand we are asking for your feedback about what
works well and what could still be improved. Goto www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk and look for thelinks to our new site.
Free Access Guide fordisabled people and carersTunbridge Wells Borough Council works withDisabledGo to provide a free guide to theaccessibility of over 1,000 places across theborough, from restaurants to parks, leisure centresto tourist attractions, public buildings to trainstations.
View the guide at: www.tunbridgewells.gov.ukwww.disabledgo.com
Google: DisabledGo Tunbridge Wells.No access to the internet? Contact:
Tunbridge Wells Gateway: 8 Grosvenor Road.
Telephone: 01892 526121.
Tunbridge Wells Tourist Information Centre: The
Old Fish Market, The Pantiles. Telephone: 01892
515675.
Tunbridge Wells Shopmobility: Royal Victoria
Shopping Centre. Telephone: 01892 544355.
To nd out more or get involved in developing theguide, contact Dean Eales at DisabledGo on 01438842 710 or [email protected].
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Over 1,000 of yo took part n or recentRedent srvey whch aked a nmber ofqeton abot yor local area, what matter toyo and how atfed yo are wth the ervceprovded by the Concl and t partner.
The sample of residents interviewedwas representative of the borough
population. The survey was completedto help us to understand whatsworking well, which issues you thinkneed improving and to nd out how
we are performing.Survey results highlighted fantastic
improvements since the 2010 ResidentsSurvey and indicated that residents continue to remainvery happy with their local area as a place to live.
How safe are youfeeling?
88% of you felt safe, with 90%of you feeling safe when walkingalone during the day, comparedwith 74% when walking alone afterdark. Results showed that cyclistsfelt the least safe on the road andspeed of trafc and the standardof driving were the two main reasons for peoplefeeling unsafe.
Top priorities
We wanted to hear whatmattered most to you andgauge your initial feedbackon some of the projectswe are looking to progress
in 2013. Your top threepriorities were: reducingcrime and maintainingfeelings of safety (93%);protecting the quality of thelocal environment (92%);and providing support tolocal businesses and thecreation of jobs (87%).
Out of the projects we hadlisted for next year, youconsidered the followingve to be of the highestpriority:
Work with Kent County
Council to improve trafc
at North Farm.
Work with Kent CountyCouncil to progress
improvements on the
A21.
Reduce the number of
trafc accidents through
road safety campaigns.
Results are in
63%
ofyouwere
satisedwith
thewaywe
runthings.
59%agreedthatweprovide
goodvalueformoney.
35%havecontactedusinthep
ast12months,withthreequartersofyousatisedwiththeservice.
92%
ofyouwere
satisedwith
yourlocalare
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asapla
ceto
live.
High prole enforcement
campaign for littering
with xed penalty
notices.
Reduce the number of
vacant retail and ofce
properties.
Thank you to everyonewho took part in the survey.The results are extremelyuseful and have helpedto identify where we andour partners can makefurther improvements to theservices we provide.
To view the full reportplease visit: www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/research and click onResidents Survey 2012.
Getting involvedJust over a third of you wereinterested in becoming moreinvolved in the decisions thataffect your local area (34%,followed by 17% who saidit depended on the issue)and you were keen to dothis through public meetings,
consultations that we run ande-mail alerts.
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Shellys storyLocal maazne ntervewedredent shelly Ddley to fndot how he lot over 11 tone
and what he thoht abot orWeht for it proramme.
Shelly, how did you hear aboutthe Weight for It programme?My friend Sheila, a school nurse, foundout about it. She wanted to go and Ithought why not, its free. I was a bitapprehensive but Im glad I went.
Youd been losing weightconsistently throughout the year,so what encouraged you to jointhe programme in August 2011?
When I went along, I thought thesystem was good and it would keepme motivated. I had reached thepoint where I wanted to try something
different. Initially I was losing weight formy friends wedding. I lost four stonesby May 2011, but my diet was a bit hap-hazard after this; Id skip meals and Ididnt know what to do next. There wasno pressure and, like I said before, itwas free to join.
What have been the benefits foryou from joining the classes?
I must admit, I had low expectations ofthe programme, but was soon surprisedand delighted I had fun Stuart
was hilarious and Sarah was great. Igot support; someone to speak withprofessionally, and educational adviceto help me do things differently. Theprogramme gave me the tools to loseweight sensibly. I needed a boost andthats what I got from the team.
What was different?I had always been a bit scared ofclasses as I was so big 23 stones and I always felt Id be judged becauseof this. It was a small class of ten peopleso you got to know everyones name.I liked the fact that it was educationbased and lasted for ten weeks. The
team were genuinely helpful withoutbeing patronising or making me feelguilty.
Each week I learnt something new; itwasnt just about weight loss. I learnthow to diet healthily, but we discussedlifestyle changes and staying motivatedtoo. A typical class would start with ageneral chat and weigh-in. Wed then
have a discussion around sugars andfats the team had some great propsthat left a lasting impression. Therecipes were good and all the generalhints and tips that were shared. Itseasy to eat the same food, but I wascondent to try different foods and Inow have a good balance of carbs, fatsand vegs that works for me. Food hasalways been a very sociable thing in my
family I knew I needed to cut down onmy portions, so it was important theysupported me.
Are yo on the electoral reter?The Register of Electors for 2012/13 was published on 16 October and if you returned
your voter registration form or used the telephone/internet service, your name shouldappear on the register. You can view your entry on the electoral register atGateway, 8 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Did you know?
You can register at any time throughout the
year as the register is updated every month.This is useful if you move house and need toregister at your new address.
Why register?
This register will be used to elect Kent County Councillors on2 May 2013 and for any other elections/referendums held during theyear. If you are not on the electoral roll you wont be able to have
your say and vote and you may experience problems with credit.
Need assistance on voter registration?
To obtain a form, visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our ElectoralServices helpline on 01892 554025.
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Shellys weightloss diary
Work ha recently tarted on a new affordablehon cheme at the former Jkoot enneernte on good staton Road.
Utilising an existing planning permission for 27 openmarket ats and houses, which would have included sevenaffordable homes, Town and Country Housing Groupacquired the site for an all-affordable housing scheme.
The homes, which consist of one and two bed ats andthree bed houses, will provide affordable rented and sharedownership accommodation.
Rents will range from 120 per week for a one bed at, to192 per week for a three bed house. The shared ownershipats are currently valued at 155,000 for a one bed at and185,000 for the two beds. Initial shares will be availablefrom 25%, with rent paid at 2.75% on the unsold equity.
The homes are due to complete in November 2013.
If you are interested in affordable rented accommodation
you will need to register with the Borough Council HousingRegister Team. For shared ownership homes please contactTCHG Sales & Marketing Department 01892 501677.
Did you achieve what you setout to?
Yes, I had the tools to keep going andI gradually lost more weight. Exercisealso became easier... I had problemswith my back and ankles and they are
ne now. I take the stairs instead ofthe lift; I walk a bit longer and fasterwith the dog. Most importantly, I dontfeel that if I push my body now that Iwill have a heart attack. I have alwaysbeen overweight and at my largestI felt like a stupid monster, mentallyIm getting used to the slimmer me.Exercise is important to keep me toned.
Well soon be into a new year,what would you say to anyonethinking of signing up?
For me, I never stick to new yearresolutions, but Id encourage anyonethat wants to shed some weight andbecome healthier to give it a try, youreally have nothing to lose.
Anything else youd like to add?Its not worth doing unless you do itwith your whole heart. Listen to whatyou are doing wrong and be preparedto make changes. Dont be cruel toyourself if you have a bad day, begood the next. Just go for it! Im happywhere I am right now Im morecondent and its nice to go shoppingand not feel disappointed.
Before weight lossJanuary 2011 23 stones 8lbs
Start of Weight forIt programme
August 2011 18 stones 4lbs
October 2011 June 2012 consistentlylosing weight each month
July 2012 12 stones 2lbs
Total weight loss 11 stones 6lbs
December 2012 continuing to keep
a consistent weight
New all-affordable housing scheme at Goods Station Road
To fnd out about the next
programme call Sarah or Stuarton 01892 554411.
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Winter drivingThe Brth wnter npredctable. severe weathercan trke ddenly, o the bet advce f t doe to avod the road f yo can.
If you must drive, then taking a few precautions will giveyou peace of mind.
Plan your journey during wintry weather conditions.
Keep your vehicle in good condition check the tyres
and anti-freeze regularly.
Be prepared for the worst; carry water and food, a torch,
boots, extra clothing and a mobile phone.
Adjust your driving to the conditions of the road. Drivingin low visibility on icy or wet roads requires a very
different driving style.
The Highways Agency is responsible for the motorwaysand trunk roads in England. If you need further informationon winter driving, please visit www.highways.gov.uk
@winterhighways
For weather reports, please visitwww.metofce.gov.uk
sOuTHBOROugHCOMMON channDo yo fancy bravn the cold, ettn omefreh ar and helpn to retore the Common n
tme for prn? if o, how abot helpn ot yoll et plenty of exerce and meet other too.All tool and ntrcton are provded, toetherwth refrehment.
Time: 10am 3pm
Meet: car park by the church (TN4 0RU)
Weve listed the dates until March, but if you need any
further information, please contact the organiser, IanJohnstone at the Kent High Weald Partnership. [email protected] or phone 01580 212972.
Dates for your diary
Sat 8 Dec
Space invaders zapped again clear invasiveRhododendron and laurel to give our native ora a
ghting chance and to allow more light into the woodlandareas.
Sat 12 Jan
Bank hollyday! the plan is to clear some of thedense holly which has taken hold of the area north of thechurch and expose some of the woodland features suchas woodbanks and ditches.
Wed 16 Jan
Day trip to France off to the area known as theSouth of France to clear scrub and young trees aroundthe gorse, thereby maintaining this valuable acidgrassland habitat.
Sat 9 Feb
Down t pit clearing some scrub and improvingaccess for natural play in and around the gravel pit, aswell as opening sightlines over the heart of the common.
Thurs 14 Feb
Down t pit again another session to improve thenatural play area for children.
Sat 9 Mar
Path to enlightenment the paths leading up fromModest Corner have become enclosed and dark so itstime to clear some vegetation on either side, to let the
light in for the joy of ora, fauna and walkers!
Thurs 14 Mar
Another path to enlightenment another session towiden the paths from Modest Corner.
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Mayor launchesnew bookThe Mayor, Concllor John smth, and h wfe,Rebecca, the Mayore lanched a new book TenBrave Men and Tre n the Vctora Cro grove,Dnorlan Park.
The book tells the life stories of the Victoria Cross Holdersof the borough, who are all remembered in the park inRoyal Tunbridge Wells.
The A4 paperback book, with over 200 photos, has beenwritten by Pembury resident Richard Snow. The storiesrange from the very rst Victoria Cross winner (Charles
Lucas) in 1854 through to John Brunt of World War II, whohas a pub named after him in Paddock Wood. The bookreveals which VCs lived and died in Tunbridge Wells, whowent to school in Southborough, who lived in Pembury,who had a fruiterer/orist shop in Calverley Road afterwinning his VC, who went to Tonbridge School, and wholived in Goudhurst and Cranbrook.
It also documents the lives of three of the men who werekilled in action, and the subsequent lives and careers of
the others. Richard says this book is full of highly chargedstories which are in turn astounding, poignant, shocking,funny and sad. They will enthral all those who areinterested in extreme bravery as well as local history.
The book has taken ve years to research and eachstory has a foreword by a member of the respective VCsfamily. The book itself also has a foreword by TV HistorianDan Snow. Richard is donating all the prots to Help forHeroes.
The book is available at 19.99 from West Kentbookshops.
it bloomn marvello
Crcket Tornamentrae 415 for TheMayor ChartyTowards the end of the cricket season, the NevillGround, Royal Tunbridge Wells, hosted a charitycricket tournament for Hospice in the Weald, organisedby the Bangladeshi Welfare Association and staff fromTunbridge Wells Borough Council.
Four teams competed in six games consisting of sevenovers; each including a Mayors XI, a joint Lambert& Foster/Cripps Harries Hall team, a team from theCouncil and the Bangladeshi Welfare Association XI.
The tournament was played at a frantic pace andin a very friendly spirit. The Bangladeshi WelfareAssociation XI came out as clear winners after sevenhours of cricket. This was followed by a meal and liveentertainment at The Spice Club, Royal TunbridgeWells at which 50% of the takings were donated to thecharity.
We hope the tournament will be expanded next year.
Cranbrook parihcontacted u with new oftheir ucce in the southand south Eat in Bloomcompetition.
They want to thank all of their
local bloomers for the hardwork they put in; it means agreat deal to get support fromsuch a wide range of groupsand ages, especially the local
schools and Terry and theScouts.
They entered the small towncategory and were given aSilver Gilt Award, and werethe overall winners of theSmall Town category (onlyve points off a gold).
They also fought off stiffcompetition to win the Beatthe Drought Award for their
roundabout, the use ofdrought-resistant plants inand around the town, andfor collecting water fromthe roofs of buildings in thetown.
Three entries for Its YourNeighbourhood securedWaterloo Road with a Level3 and Mad Hatters Gangand Forge Orchard with aLevel 4.
Quote from judge Avery well organised tourhighlighting all yourachievements, works inprogress and plans fornext year. Great to see theyouths involved and indeedlearn about their plansfor Cranbrook. A specialmention must be made
of the woodcraft skills ofRobin Chiles whose workcan be admired at theentrance to and throughoutthe town.
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The people whomake a dfferenceThe Love Where We Lve Award wllbe back next year wth even morecateore amed at reconn people
and oranaton n yor commntywho have, or have had, a potvempact on people lve.
Next years awards will include new categoriesfor young people, including Volunteerof the Year, Sports Achiever, and YoungEntrepreneur. Therell also be an EthicalBusiness Award for local companies. But theawards are not just about big achievements;sometimes its the small things that makeall the difference and we want to hear aboutanything that helps improve the welfare ofindividuals or the wider community.
The awards ceremony itself will be held nextautumn, but well start accepting nominationsin the spring. Everything you need to knowwill be included in the next edition of Local. Inthe meantime please have a think about thatperson, group or organisation who you thinkdeserves to be recognised. Like this yearsnalists, theyll be delighted to be nominated.
Local maazne ntervewedLfetme Achevement awardwnner, Chrtne Ahdown,who wa born and bred nTnbrde Well and habeen volnteern for over
50 year.
How old were you when youfirst started fundraising?
I was four years old, always rstwith my hand up volunteering todo something at school or Sundayschool.
Do you remember your firstfundraising activity?
Yes, I organised a puppet showfor friends. Charged them allfarthings and halfpennies and allthe money collected went to mySunday school. I even made thepuppets for the show and my bestwas Donald Duck. He was great.
What inspired you?
Dr Barnardos ChildrensHomes really inspired me tostart fundraising as I wanted tohelp others. There was alwayssomething that my Sunday schoolneeded, so I enjoyed raising themoney and they could spend it on
what was needed. Once I put mymind to raising a certain amount, Iwas determined to do it.
How much have you raisedover the 50 years?
In all that time I have actuallyraised over 1 million. I havereceipts going back to the 70s
but nothing from before thenunfortunately.
1 million is a lot of money;how have you managed toraise so much?
People help all the time and giveme donations. These go towards
my rafes and bingo for differentorganisations. My large rafesraise 1,000 and there are manyprizes to be won. My bingo raisesabout 500 and everyone loves it.
Im always being asked when thenext one will be. I have arrangedbring and buy sales and coffeemornings. They work for me. Idare say if I was a bit younger, Idbe doing the sponsored runs andclimbing mountains, but I enjoywhat I do.
So whats kept youmotivated for all theseyears?
You have just got to do it andhelp. My brain ticks over far tooquickly so I need to stay busy. I dolove meeting people all the time,so its something I enjoy doing.My sons do try to get me to slowdown now, and I suppose I havea little.
After doing so much forothers, how did it feel to winthe LWWL Award in May?
Absolutely fantastic. I felt veryspecial and was so thrilled. Itsbeen just a wonderful year andIve received a wonderful award.Ill always treasure it. Next yearI want to nominate some peoplethat I think deserve to win anaward too.
Are you now more famousin Rusthall?
News spread fast and peoplewere congratulating me for days,so probably a little bit, yes!
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What a year for Royal Tnbrde Well n Bloom!Local magazine caught up with MelHenley, Contract Services Manager
and a national Britain in Bloom judgeto find out a little more
So what are the magic ingredientsof a successful Bloom campaign?
Successful Bloom campaigns dont justhappen; they require very careful planningand a dedicated team, together with thewhole community doing their bit. When
judging I note that it is always where thecommunity play an active part gardening,spring-cleaning, organising events and fundraising that the best results are obtained.
Can anyone get involved?
Our campaign is focused on communityinvolvement and enabling localcommunities, volunteers and business
to improve their environment. Thiscombination is essential to the campaignssuccess. So, absolutely as the sayinggoes the more, the merrier.
How would they go about this?
We want to encourage everyone to beactively involved in the campaign and itdoesnt matter if you have a few hoursspare from time to time or on a more regularbasis there are plenty of opportunities.For example, being part of a volunteerday, or entering your own garden, basketor container if you live in the town.
Alternatively, you may have links with localbusinesses who might like to participate.This is a great opportunity for businesses togive something back and raise their prolein the town.
Thanks Mel, you clearly loveyour role
I do, Judges also have to undergo ademanding selection process and volunteertheir time, so it isalways great to meetfriends who sharethe same views
and dedication aswe go around.
2012 ha been an amazn year for the Bloom
campan wth a hot of ccee at the sothand soth Eat n Bloom Award.
We are delighted that all the hard work that goes on behind the scenesfrom volunteers and Council staff to local business has paid off. Manyhours are spent planning the wonderful oral displays to the time takento maintain them in preparation for the long awaited judging.
It doesnt stop there; we have been nominated by our region torepresent them in the Britain in Bloom nals so we are now busilypreparing for another exciting time ahead. (This is subject to the RoyalHorticultural Societys approval, expected in January 2013). Watch thisspace!
We will need to engage a few neighbourhoods (who run their own
Bloom campaign) and ensure the town is prepared to the highestpossible standard as we will be competing against the best from otherregions across Britain.
A gold medal for DunorlanPark
Winner... Large TownCategory
Best Bloom Community
in Kent
Best School in the regionfor Oakley School on
Pembury Road
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A whole hot of port tardecended pon the AemblyHall Theatre for an evenn ofcelebraton on Frday 19 October.
We invited sports teams, individuals andSport & Culture Passport winners to theceremony, where special guests WillBayley (Silver and Bronze medallist inTable Tennis at the Paralympic Games
2012) and Vanessa Burns (TunbridgeWells Torchbearer) presented certicates,shields and prizes to all the amazingachievers.
It was a wonderful evening and a brilliantway to end a fantastic year of sport,culture and celebration.
Tunbridge Wells Churches Winter Shelter
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Celebratn 2012 the award ceremony
Tnbrde Well Chrche socalReponblty grop ran a plotwnter helter project drn
Janary and Febrary 2012.Following its success, ChristiansTogether in Tunbridge Wells (CTTW)is taking this initiative forward into2013. The budget for the 2013shelter is 18,000. Donations haveso far been received from TunbridgeWells Borough Council, localchurches and individuals.
The shelter will:
Provide overnight accommodation,a hot meal and a breakfast for up
to 12 rough sleepers. Support isprovided to enable guests to move
to more permanent accommodation.
Where appropriate, support is also
available for clients who wish to
review and change their reliance on
alcohol and/or drugs.
Run from 7 January 2013 for eightweeks, providing accommodationseven nights a week in 10 churches
across Royal Tunbridge Wells.
How can you help?
Volunteers are being recruited now. E-mail [email protected] or phone 07774 982294. Alternatively,
download an application form fromwww.tunbridgewellswintershelter.co.uk
Host churches will need bedding, bed linen as well asfood and other resources nearer the time.
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settn thebdet haveyor ayThe Concl ettn t bdetfor 2013/14 and wed lke yorhelp to et or prorte for howwe hold pend yor money n2013/14.
Our budget and how wespend it
Our budget is made up of income weget from grants, fees and charges, andthe Council Tax we collect from you. Weuse this to pay for the 35 services weprovide. That means it pays for:
Collecting bins: every year we collect
a tonne of waste for every household
in the borough. We regularly recycle
50% of this.
Keeping the streets clean: every
year we clean 310 miles of the
boroughs streets.
Maintaining our parks: every year we
maintain 130 hectares of parks.
We also use the money to deliver keyprojects each year, like:
The ice rink.
Tunbridge Wells in Bloom.
Special events like the Mela and our
events to celebrate 2012 and the
Olympics.
We want your feedback tohelp set our budget and it is
really easy to get involved. Wecurrently provide 35 servicesand wed like your ideas as tohow we could reduce the costof these services, increase ourincome from the services weprovide, or change the way wedeliver these services.
You can do this by e-mailing:
[email protected] or by writing to JaneFineman, Financial ServiceManager, TWBC, Town Hall,Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentTN1 1RS
Please get in touch.
Wed like to hear your views on the key projects we should undertake nextyear, and we will be consulting on these alongside the budget process for sixweeks over December and January. Some of our key projects for 2013/14include:
Working with the new owners of the cinema site to ensure that planning
permission has been granted and new plans have been agreed for the use
of the site.
Reducing the number of trafc accidents through road safety campaigns. Provision of town centre wi- network to improve accessibility, and
improved rural broadband speeds.
Budget proposals and the full listof key projects for 2013/14 are onour website. To take part in theconsultation, please visit: consult.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/portal
How can you get
involved?
gwe facing?
Like everyone in the borough theCouncil is facing tough nancialdecisions to make ends meet.Our government grant has
been signicantly reduced,the recession has reduced ourincome, and the costs of ourcontracts and business rates set bythe government have continued toincrease in line with ination.
What have we donealready?
Were passionate about providingvalue and weve already taken stepsto meet this challenge. Weve:
Further reduced our staff costs (3
million over the last three years)
and introduced local pay.
Renegotiated our major contractssaving over 12 million.
Agreed a new denition of a
balanced budget which means we
wont use our reserves to balance
the budget.
Asked residents what their
priorities are using our residents
survey.
Didyouknow?Weonlykeep10%of
theCouncilTaxwecollectand
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Ill be OK after a strongcup of coffee
Yor ndvdal tolerance to alcohol affected bya rane of factor ch a yor metabolm, ender,weht, health and tre level. The leal lmt fordrvn 80m of alcohol n 100ml of blood, btthere no afe way to calclate how to tay belowthe lmt o the bet advce not to drnk at all fyo are drvn.
If, however, you sensibly arrange a lift home after a night
out, you may not be aware that your ability to drive safely themorning after can be seriously impaired, even if you dont feelhung over. Studies involving airline pilots revealed that evenafter 14 hours, when all the alcohol had left their system, two-thirds could not correctly perform all the tasks required of them.
There is nothing you can do to speed up the rate alcoholleaves your system, so a strong cup of coffee or cold showerin the morning wont make any difference. Of course the risksare higher if youve been drinking until the early hours and then
have to get up early to drive the kids to school or get to work.
Yore not alone th ChrtmaFor mot, Chrtma a tme for celebraton wth famly or frend.unfortnately for ome t can be a very trefl tme copn wthfnancal and famly commtment. Wth the added prere thatChrtma brn, there are more report of volence n and arondthe home at th tme of year.
Louise Jameson, Patron of the local charity, DomesticAbuse Volunteer Support Services (DAVSS), hasbeen spearheading the charitys efforts to encourage
victims to seek support. As Louise says, Domesticabuse can range from the most severe physical harmto controlling behaviour, all are equally unacceptable.We are encouraging anyone affected to seek out theexpert help of DAVSS.
They offer free one-to-one condential support fromhighly trained volunteer domestic abuse advisors toanyone in our area suffering abuse. The lives of manyindividuals have been improved over the past year
so if you feel you, or someone you know, needs helpplease call them on their helpline 01892 570538 or at www.davss.org.uk.
Read about how DAVSS have been able to help local families in our springedition of Local.
Drinkaware has the following tips if you know you aregoing to be driving the next day:
Drink within the daily unit guidelines the night before.
Opt for lower strength drinks. Alternate the alcoholic drinks you do have with soft
drinks or water.
Stop drinking alcohol well before the end of the night.
If you are worried about your, or somebody elses, alcoholintake, contact the Kenward Trust for condential advice:01622 814187, [email protected].
Stay safe this festive season
The current recommended daily unit guidelines are 23units a day for women (equivalent to a 175 ml glass ofwine), and 34 units a day for men (equivalent to a pintand a half of 4% beer).
How does yourFarmers Market
look?The Tnbrde Well FarmerMarket am to brn yo freh,eaonal prodce from wthn
30 mle of the town centre.What do you want to see at yourmarket in 2013? We would love tohear your feedback, whether you area stallholder or a visitor, so please getin touch via this short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/2DFZ6VR
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App day!Parking in Tunbridge Wells just got easier withPayByPhone.
If you are planning to come into town why not make yourtrip that little bit easier and use PayByPhone to pay for yourparking.
Its really easy to use. Your parking fee is charged to yourcredit or debit card, so you never have to worry again abouthaving the right change for the pay and display machines!
You can also top up your parking without returning to yourcar. So, no more cutting short your shopping or businesstrips or risk getting a parking ticket by over-staying yourparking session.
To use the phone payment service all you need to dois call the local rate number 01892 246 246 or go toPayByPhone.co.uk to use the mobile web or downloadthe PayByPhone app.
The Kent High Weald Partnership has been asked towrite a plan for the future management of SherwoodLake and Woods. What goes into this plan, and howthe plan is implemented, is being decided throughconsultation with the local community.
Thanks to the work of the Friends of Sherwood Lake(FoSL), Sherwood Lake and Woods became a registeredVillage Green in October 2010. This means that the siteis protected for the pursuit of lawful sports and pastimes
forever, and prevents it being fenced off or built upon. Theprotections are much the same as those given to CommonLand. One important distinction, though, is that VillageGreens are designated for the way in which people haveused them for 20 years or more. This recognition servesto emphasise the important cultural role that Town andVillage Greens play in the lives of local communities.
The outcome of public meetings, drop-in sessions, andactivities with local schools will shape the management
plan for Sherwood Lake and Woods, which is nowin writing. To nd out more about how the project isprogressing, and the work that KHWP is doing atSherwood Lake with the local community,visit www.khwp.org.uk.
B hakep forbeneftAprl 2013 wll eeb chane n welfarebeneft that wll mpacton many hoehold nth boroh. We wantto rae yor awareneof thee chane andnpot yo to place
where yo can et helpto prepare for them.
Reduced housingbenet for socialhousing tenants
If you are not yet ofpensionable age and rent
your home from a housingassociation, your housingbenet will be reduced if
than you need for yourhousehold. This will be a14% reduction if you haveone bedroom more, or 25%if you have two or more.
We, and your landlords,will be contacting residentswho we believe will beaffected, but if you areconcerned that this couldbe you, please contact usat the Gateway or on 01892526121 or speak to yourlandlord.
Benet capThe amount that a familycan receive in welfarebenets will be limited to500 per week. A singleperson will be limited to350. There are someexceptions, for example,people receiving Disability
Living Allowance or WorkingTax Credit. The governmenthas written to all those who
If your allowance is overthe new limit, your housingbenet will be reduced. Ifyou have received a letterplease contact us or theCitizens Advice Bureau, or
if you are a social housingtenant you can speak toyour landlord.
Council Taxdiscount scheme
Council Tax Benet will bereplaced by a local discountscheme. Details of the newscheme have yet to bedecided, but it will almostcertainly mean that mostworking age people willhave to pay some CouncilTax regardless of theirincome.
All of these changes aregoing to reduce the weeklyincome of those affected, soour advice is for everyone tostart to review their income
next few months.
Where to get help?
A good place to start toreview your budget is thenew Money Advice Servicewhich offers you free,unbiased and independentadvice on all moneymatters. You can contactthe service on: 0300 5005000 or log on their website:www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk.
Locally you can get helpfrom the Citizens AdviceBureau Tel: 0844 499 4140Website:www.twcab.org.uk.
Many social landlordsalso have money adviceofcers who can assist withbudgeting.
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RTWSO3pm Assembly Hall Theatre
T u e 5 M a r c h
Russian Cossacks7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
W e d 6 M a r c h
Big Dance ExtravaganzaAssembly Hall Theatre
T h u 7 M a r c h
Charlie Landsborough7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
Sensational 60s Experience7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
S a t 9 M a r c h
Paul Carrack7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
S u n 1 0 M a r c h
The Karpenters7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
M o n 1 1 S a t 1 6 M a r c h
Save the Last Dance7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
S u n 1 7 M a r c h
Tunbridge Wells Dance
Festival GalaAssembly Hall Theatre
F r i 2 2 M a r c h
No Jacket Required7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
S a t 2 3 S u n 2 4 M a r c h
Youth Ballet CoppeliaAssembly Hall Theatre
M o n 2 5 S a t 3 0 M a r c h
Soul Sister7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
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