TUNBRIDGE WELLS edition out NOVEMBER 2011 going Southborough • Hawkenbury • St Johns • Tunbridge Wells Continued on page 5… preferring the directing and acting, something that has been in his heart since he was twelve years old. After recently playing King Lear, something of a personal reward for himself but which he found very emotional, Michael is now looking forward to immersing himself into the role of director for Trinity’s Christmas presentation, a musical adaptation of The Secret Garden. THE SECRET GARDEN Michael is very excited at the prospect of directing The Secret Garden and seeing the delight on children’s faces. He is back in territory where he feels comfortable doing something that he loves and it will carry its own pressures, although different from the ones he experienced in King Lear. M ichael Elliott is the Artistic Director for The Trinity Theatre and has just completed a gruelling run playing the title role in its production of King Lear. His next project will see him directing The Secret Garden for the upcoming Christmas presentation and Zac Thraves caught up with him in The Trinity Coffee Shop to discuss! TRINITY FOUNDER Michael has been part of the Trinity since its inception in 1978 when he was approached by the Civic Society to make a use from empty church buildings. What is now a unique symbol of the arts in Tunbridge Wells was once a dusty and decrepit building crying out for some care and attention. And it got its wish in spades! Originally Trinity did 16 productions as a local group when the theatre opened in the early 80s, though that had to be re-thought, exhausting as these things are. Michael then moved on to work at The National Theatre but has always come back over the years. Three years ago he took over the running of Trinity and though he has enjoyed being at the centre of the success story for the theatre, he admits to MICHAEL ELLIOTT AND THE SECRET GARDEN @staygomag the choice of GARDENER & COOK Beautiful objects for Home and Garden • Scandinavian ceramics, glassware and textiles • British bird-boxes, garden tools and furniture • Garden urns and statuary • Giftware including books, stationery, candles and toiletries • New and vintage Ideal Christmas gifts for friends and family... Or perhaps for yourself! 38 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TN • 01892 525941 33a Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2AT 01273 477049 www.gardenerandcookstores.co.uk
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tunbridge wellsedition
outnOVeMber 2011
going
southborough • Hawkenbury • st Johns • tunbridge wells
Continued on page 5…
preferring the directing and acting,
something that has been in his heart
since he was twelve years old.
After recently playing King Lear,
something of a personal reward for
himself but which he found very
emotional, Michael is now looking
forward to immersing himself into
the role of director for Trinity’s
Christmas presentation, a musical
adaptation of The Secret Garden.
tHe seCret gArdenMichael is very excited at the
prospect of directing The Secret
Garden and seeing the delight
on children’s faces. He is back in
territory where he feels comfortable
doing something that he loves
and it will carry its own pressures,
although different from the ones he
experienced in
King Lear.
M ichael Elliott
is the Artistic
Director for The
Trinity Theatre
and has just completed a gruelling
run playing the title role in its
production of King Lear. His next
project will see him directing The
Secret Garden for the upcoming
Christmas presentation and Zac
Thraves caught up with him in The
Trinity Coffee Shop to discuss!
trinitY FOunderMichael has been part of the Trinity
since its inception in 1978 when he
was approached by the Civic Society
to make a use from empty church
buildings. What is now a unique
symbol of the arts in Tunbridge
Wells was once a dusty and decrepit
building crying out for some care
and attention. And it got its wish
in spades! Originally Trinity did 16
productions as a local group when
the theatre opened in the early 80s,
though that had to be re-thought,
exhausting as these things are.
Michael then moved on to work at
The National Theatre but has always
come back over the years. Three
years ago he took over the running
of Trinity and though he has
enjoyed being at the centre of
the success story for the
theatre, he admits to
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• New and vintage
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tHe PAul duntOn
gig guide
Sunday 13th
November
Boot Led
Zeppelin £16.50
Thursday 17th
November
Show of Hands £18.50
Friday 18th November
Brubecks play Brubeck £22.50,
£19.50
Saturday 19th November
Royal Marines Band Charity Concert
£17.50
Sunday 27th November
The Stylistics £22
PAul duntOn & guests At tHe greY lAdY MusiC lOunge
www.paulduntonandguests.comLocal music by candlelight Doors
7.15pm, entry £5 Music from 8pm
PAul sAYs…There are plenty of fantastic live
music events throughout November
at all your favourite local venues.
trinitY tHeAtrewww.trinitytheatre.net Wednesday 2nd November
Ralph McTell £20
Thursday 10th November
La Serenissima
(Tunbridge Wells International
Music Festival) £15-£18 (£12)
Saturday 12th November
The Floyd Effect £17.50
Wednesday 23rd November
The Hamsters: 25th Year
& Farewell Tour £14 (£12)
Thursday 24th November
Michael Collins And The CLS
(Tunbridge Wells International
Music Festival) £15-£18 (£12)
tHe AsseMblY HAll www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.ukWednesday 9th November
Shakin’ Stevens 30th Anniversary
Tour £28.50
Friday 11th November
The Troggs, Spencer Davies, The
Animals & Friends £24.50
Please note The Grey Lady is closed 1st-11th of November for a refurbishment but the shows will recommence on November 13th with a new and improved look!
Sunday 13th November
James Lattimer, Night Without Sleep,
Chris Pope & Kristina Warren, The
Breretons
Wednesday 16th November
No Track Record, Secure Vision,
David Mumford & The Visitors,
David Migden & The Dirty Words
Sunday 20th November
The Arty Flufkins, Markus
Holler, The Large Cardinals,
The Good Ship Band
Wednesday 23rd
November
Billy Jupp, Ash Evans,
The Charlie Rivers Band
Sunday 27th November
Sets, Clown Breakdown, Paul Dunton
Ensemble, Ben Richards
Wednesday 30th November
Trevor John, Lindsay Field & Mick Rose,
Jenny Worthley, The Jemima Price Band
bOOK nOw!It’s well worth booking now for
the PizzaExpress Xmas 'special' on
the 22nd December at The Music
Room, Maidstone as it will sell out!
Pre-booking only on 08456027017 or
www.pizzaexpresslive.com. Featuring
a full band acoustic set with Paul
Dunton Ensemble, The Ackerleys,
The Charlie Rivers Band, Intraverse.
La Serenissima
Shakin' Stevens
David Migden & The Dirty Words
Sunday 20th November
The Arty Flufkins, Markus
Holler, The Large Cardinals,
The Good Ship Band
Wednesday 23rd
November
Billy Jupp, Ash Evans,
The Charlie Rivers Band
Sunday 27th November
For great local bands and touring acts visit The Forum on the Commonwww.twforum.co.uk
Ralph McTell
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... continued from cover
The Secret Garden was fi rst
produced at the Trinity by Michael
back in 1995. It was the start
of a succession of dramatised
productions that has become the
hallmark of the Trinity’s Christmas
calendar. Since that fi rst production,
the decision was made to continue
to produce shows that would stand
out as different amidst the usual
pantomimes. It was a huge risk
at the time and Michael put in
much of his own money but the
decision paid off and from there we
have seen countless re-imaginings
of popular literature, including
Worzel Gummidge and The Wind
in the Willows that have been very
successful with local audiences.
The Secret Garden will use much
of the talent pool within the Trinity
family, including actors, production
designers and stage workers. What
stood out for Michael when he fi rst
put The Secret Garden on was the
brilliant idea by his designers to use
a revolving stage; this visionary idea
gave the production a magical feel
and speeded up the transitions from
one scene to the next. Again, this
year’s offering will be full of magic
and he will be bringing many of the
ideas that worked fi fteen years ago to
this new production.
When he fi rst put The Secret Garden
on, Michael played the Gardener
as well as directing, but this time
he will give himself no such part. I
asked him what would make this
year’s production different to the one
that was produced years ago and he
reminded me that it will be what the
actors and designers will bring to the
script that will mark it out as unique.
Of his own style, Michael says that
he is a very open director, choosing
not to be autocratic but allowing the
creative team the chance to fi nd their
way with the story and to breathe. He
relies on a very professional team to
interpret its own vision and seems to
relish in the war of words that carries a
production from being good to great.
Auditions are open for The Secret
Garden and, as with many recent
productions, it will be a mix of
professional actors and local amateur
talent. His one headache could well be
the rehearsal schedule, with amateurs
unable to rehearse during the day
and children not available until the
weekends. It could be a very testing
time but the rewards from it are well
worth the stress.
tHriVing tHeAtreIt has been a good year for The Trinity
despite the current climate. Figures
have proved that here is a theatre
thriving from doing the simple things
well. The Secret Garden is a genuine
family musical that all children will
love. Both girls and boys will fi nd
characters they can connect with and
it has comedy, magic and wonderful
musical numbers. This is a must-see
for the coming Christmas season. And
Michael is a fascinating man, a gem
in our arts scene, and I wish him all
the continued success for what is a
very special theatre.
The Secret Garden14th December to 1st JanuaryTickets from £12. Concessions for schools.To book call the Trinity box offi ce on 01892 678678 or visit www.trinitytheatre.net
winter warmer...There's a defi nite chill in the air,
but with it comes the excitement
of the winter season, with a sniff
of mulled wine to go with it! The
StayGo team can't wait for the
festivities to begin, so if you have
any great tips on how to celebrate
then email me at editor@
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sPiced beef rib
a few of our...
favourite things
Serves: 8-10
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time...
Rare: 20 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 20 minutes
Medium: 25 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 25 minutes
Well done: 30 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 30 minutes
you will need
� 2.7kg/6lb lean boneless rib of beef,
sirloin or traditional rump roast
� Salt and freshly milled black pepper
� 10ml/2 tsp ground allspice
� 10ml/2 tsp ground mace
� 5ml/1 tsp ground nutmeg
� 40g/1 1/2 oz light soft brown sugar
� 45ml/3 tbsp port
For the red wine gravy:
� 15ml/1 tbsp plain fl our
� 300ml/ 1/2 pint good, hot beef stock
� 300ml/ 1/2 pint good red wine
now do this:
1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.
2. In a small bowl mix the spices and sugar together.
3. Place the joint on a chopping board; make several slashes over the surface of the joint, taking care not to cut the butcher’s string or elasticated meat bands and season. Coat on both sides with the spice mixture. Place the joint on a rack in a roasting tin and open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
4. Ten minutes before the end of the cooking time remove the joint from the oven and brush with the Port. Return to the oven for the remainder of the cooking time.
5. Remove the beef from the oven, cover and leave to rest for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, to make the gravy, spoon off any excess fat from the roasting tin and discard. Place the tin over a medium heat and sprinkle with the fl our. Stir well with a small whisk or spoon, add a little stock and stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any rich, beefy sediment.
6. Add the remaining stock, wine and any meat juices from the platter. Adjust the seasoning, if required and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until reduced to a well-fl avoured gravy. Strain before serving.
Garnish the beef with fresh rosemary leaves and serve with seasonal vegetables and the gravy.
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Firework Fun...
firework factsIt’s the fi rework season so here’s a special StayGo history lesson!
� The ancient Celts celebrated with bonfi res at a festival called Samhain at this time of year!
� Fireworks were invented in China, around the 7th century AD!
� We celebrate the 5th November to remember the plot to blow up parliament by Guy Fawkes in 1605!
� The Russian Tsar Peter the Great held a fi ve-hour fi rework display to celebrate the birth of his son!
� The largest fi rework display ever was held in 2006 in Madeira, when 66,326 fi reworks were set off!
the fireworks codeIt's said every year, but it’s defi nitely worth repeating. If you are holding a fi reworks party, remember the rules:
� Keep fi reworks in a closed box
� Follow the instructions
� Light all fi reworks at arms length
� Stand well back and never go back to a lit fi rework
� Never put fi reworks in your pocket
� Never throw fi reworks
� Keep pets indoors
� Use only BS 7114 fi reworks: reputable dealers will only sell fi reworks to this British Standard.
� Sparklers are not for children under 5. Teach older children to hold them at arms length.
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staygo meets an eQuine theraPist & horse whisPerer...
natural with horses
N atasha Rathour is
an equine therapist
and horse whisperer.
She practises in Kent
and East Sussex, using natural
horse communication techniques.
She explained to us how equine
therapy works and how it can be
of real benefi t to people who are
experiencing challenges in their life.
what is eQuine facilitated theraPy(eft)?Horses are intuitive and healing
beings. When working with horses in
a therapeutic environment, you’ll fi nd
that they mirror your emotions and
issues. They help you get to the core
of what’s going on and in turn release
inhibitions. It's clinically proven that
being in the vicinity of horses changes
our brainwave patterns for the better.
how does it work?Participants are invited into a safe
space to communicate with horses at
liberty. The horse’s body language is
then translated in response. A series
of individually tailored activities
with the horses are then carried out.
The whole process helps to deepen
awareness of personal issues, core
feelings and areas of bodily tension
that inhibit a person’s potential.
for childrenEFT is benefi cial to all children.
It can help them to develop, learn
about themselves and others. It’s a
‘communication therapy’ that proves
to be particularly useful for children
with learning diffi culties, autism,
ADD and bipolar disorders – and
those that may fi nd it diffi cult to
express themselves coherently,
interact with other people and
carry out instructions. Children
are usually more in tune with their
bodies and feelings. Horses love
to be in their company, which is
so wonderful to see. Results in
children who have taken part in EFT
include increased concentration in
learning, confi dence, motor skills,
co-ordination and self control.
for adultsAdult participants are welcomed into a
confi dential and non-judgemental, safe
space. They are invited to speak their
truths and watch how the horses react
in response. With my help, the horse
leads the way to support the participant
to overcome fears, release patterns and
emotional blocks. Participants are then
set exercises to strengthen themselves
emotionally and mentally. Some of
the issues that EFT can help with
include: bereavement, abuse, fi nancial
worries, depression, confi dence, career,
family and personal life, self-trust and
communication plus much more.
how horses helPHorses can help you to release and
repair yourself so that you can clear
blockages in your life or ask for
guidance to change. They lovingly
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stress and pent up problems.
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starring
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from 10th December to
show for all the family
For more information
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Win!a family ticket to see sleePing beauty
To win a family ticket for the show
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V for Vendettaalan moore’s V for Vendetta, the graphic novel that inspired james mcteigue's 2005 film starring hugo weaving and natalie Portman, focuses on a vigilante named V. V, like fawkes, works to overthrow a government that he believes is corrupt.
Q: what do you get when you cross a dinosaur with fireworks?A: DINOMITE!
how come the village guy fawkes won the nobel Peace Prize?'Cause he was outstanding in his field'
a policeman arrested two kids. one for drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. He charged one and let the other off!.
guy fawkes ditty...remember, remember the fifth of november, the gunpowder treason and Plot, i know of no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.
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ASSEMBLY HALL Theatre and entertainment, including music and dance, for all the familyaddress: Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU telephone: 01892 530613 website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
TRINITY THEATRE Theatre and arts centre with a wide range of events and great caféaddress: Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JP telephone: 01892 678678 website: www.trinitytheatre.net
cafÉs and eating out
ARTE BIANCACafé and Italian deli, with a wide range of authentic produceaddress: 1 Chapel Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1YQ telephone: 01892 510554 website: www.artebianca.co.uk
THE BEACONPub and restaurant with stunning views in a quiet backwater of Tunbridge Wellsaddress: Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JH telephone: 01892 524252 website: www.the-beacon.co.uk
THE GREY LADY Music lounge with Mediterranean style menu for lunch and dinneraddress: 70-72, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TW telephone: 01892 544700website: www.thegreylady.co.uk
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BAR & GRILLStylish restuarant and cocktail baraddress: 84 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 IYB telephone: 01892 522963 website: www.therestaurantbarandgrill.co.uk/tunbridge.html
hair & fashion
ECOLong established hair studio in the High Street address: 52a High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1XF telephone: 01892 543484
FARGS LTDMen's barbers for all haircutting and stylingaddress: 10 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2PT telephone: 01892 533336 website: www.fargstunbridgewells.co.uk
HAIR WORKSHOPFriendly hairdressing salon and beauty roomaddress: 26 London Road, Southborough, Kent TN4 0QB telephone: 01892 530195
STAMPEDEFootwear for mums and kids with a range of on-trend styles for all occasionsaddress: 48 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9NY telephone: 01892 511651
health & fitness
AXA PPP HEALTHCAREFor great deals on health insurance website: www.axappphealthcare.co.uk
VICTORIA CONWAYComplementary therapist and refl exologisttelephone: 07940 533103email: [email protected]
home
GARDENER & COOKStylish homewear and gifts, new and vintage, for home and gardenaddress: 38 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TN telephone: 01892 525941 website: www.gardenerandcook.co.uk
food
A. FULLER BUTCHERSTraditional family butcher with quality meat products and friendly serviceaddress: 5 Nelson Road, Hawkenbury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5AW telephone: 01892 526563 website: www.fuller-butcher.co.uk