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going out edition TUNBRIDGE WELLS Hawkenbury Southborough St Johns Tunbridge Wells APRIL 2011 Q&A Guy Portelli I nternationally renowned sculptor and local man, Guy Portelli, is perhaps best known for his appearance on the Dragon’s Den TV show a few years ago. However, there’s an awful lot more to find out about him, as Staying In & Going Out magazine discovered in an interview with him this month. Lisa spoke to Guy... LISA: Although you are originally from South Africa, you grew up and went to school in Tonbridge. Is school the place where you became inspired to take up sculpture? GUY: My family moved here when I was 12. I went to Hugh Christie Secondary Modern in Tonbridge but I gave up art at school. However, I was always passionate about it and did a lot of art at home, so when I decided to go to art college, I had a lot of work put away ‘under the bed’ that I could show. Schools can’t always cater for everyone’s interests, but that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing something you’re passionate about. LISA: Was it always sculpture that you were interested in, as opposed to other forms of art? GUY: I think of myself as an ideas person really. As well as sculpting, I paint, I write books, I have a film project that I’m working on, I make guitars… creativity is a way of thinking. But when I was at art college, one of the lecturers set a task about turning an everyday object into something else. I took a chair and turned it into a cellist. And the lecturer recognised something in me and said: you’re a sculptor. LISA: You famously appeared in Dragon’s Den. Did it help you to achieve you aims to develop your Pop-Icon Collection – pieces inspired by pop and rock stars? staygo.co.uk for great online OFFERS www.staygo.co.uk/advertise “THE MAGAZINE THEY'RE ALL SHOUTING ABOUT!” ADVERTISE HERE... STAYGO EXCLUSIVE! Posh Spice by Guy Portelli, photographed by James Gillham Continued on Page 5...

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Page 1: Staying In Going Out - April 2011

goingouteditiontunbridge wells

Hawkenbury • southborough • st Johns • tunbridge wells

April 2011

Q&A

GuyPortelli

Internationally renowned sculptor

and local man, Guy Portelli,

is perhaps best known for his

appearance on the Dragon’s

Den TV show a few years ago. However,

there’s an awful lot more to find out

about him, as Staying In & Going Out

magazine discovered in an interview

with him this month. Lisa spoke to Guy...

lisA: Although you are originally

from South Africa, you grew up and

went to school in Tonbridge. Is school the

place where you became inspired to take

up sculpture?

guy: My family moved here when

I was 12. I went to Hugh Christie

Secondary Modern in Tonbridge but I

gave up art at school. However, I was

always passionate about it and did a lot

of art at home, so when I decided to go

to art college, I had a lot of work put

away ‘under the bed’ that I could show.

Schools can’t always cater for everyone’s

interests, but that shouldn’t stop

you from pursuing something you’re

passionate about.

lisA: Was it always

sculpture that you were interested in,

as opposed to other forms of art?

guy: I think of myself as an ideas

person really. As well as sculpting,

I paint, I write books, I have a

film project that I’m working on, I

make guitars… creativity is a way

of thinking. But when I was at art

college, one of the lecturers set a task

about turning an everyday object

into something else. I took a chair

and turned it into a cellist. And the

lecturer recognised something in me

and said: you’re a sculptor.

lisA: You famously appeared in

Dragon’s Den. Did it help you to

achieve you aims to develop your

Pop-Icon Collection – pieces inspired

by pop and rock stars?

staygo.co.uk

for great online

OFFERS

www.staygo.co.uk/advertise

“the magazine they're all shouting about!” advertise here...

stAygo exclusive!

Posh Spice by Guy Portelli, photographed by James Gillham

Continued on Page 5...

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• London to Paris bike ride 27th – 31st July 2011

• Adidas Women’s 5km Run9th September 2011

• Climb Kilimanjaro22nd Sept – 1st October 2011

• Royal Parks Half Marathon 9th October 2011

•New York Marathon

6th November 2011

• Grim ChallengeDecember 2011

cHAllenge yourselF!One of Build Africa’s fund-raisers,

Richard, has been running marathons

every year since 2002, to raise a total

of £40,000 to date. He says, "That

feeling and the knowledge that the

funds I’m raising are helping children

and young people in Build Africa’s

projects is worth a lifetime of PBs and

it’s what keeps me challenging myself

each year."

wHAt HAppens to tHeMoney?The Build a School programme

works with schools that are in need

of help; which currently operate in

makeshift, unstable structures, have

little or no furniture, inadequate

water and sanitation facilities, and

possess few learning materials. The

charity supports them by helping

to build classrooms and sanitation

facilities, as well as providing a water

supply, desks and textbooks.

With just a small contribution

from you, young people get a

chance to access better education

and healthcare. Sustainability is

at the heart of all Build Africa’s

programmes, as it also works

with parents, teachers and local

communities to enable them to

take responsibility for the on-going

maintenance and improvement

of their school.

This is what your money can buy:

£28 buys a four-seater desk

£50 provides 25 textbooks

£100 puts 5 teachers through training

£250 gives fi ve schools access to

clean water

So why not get involved and raise

funds for thousands of children

across East Africa?

Contact Katharine Clark for

more information: 01892 519619

[email protected]

KeAne support tHe HospiceAward winning local band Keane

are supporting a new promotional

DVD for the Hospice in The

Weald with their song Somewhere

Only We Know – which they

donated free of charge for the

project. When asked about the

new DVD, the band commented,

"We support the great work

of Hospice in the Weald. It’s a

pleasure to be associated."

The DVD, which gives people

an overview of the Hospice’s

work, shows powerful images of

the services it provides against

uplifting music. Tim Edmunds,

a BAFTA award winning fi lm-

maker, volunteered to make

the DVD, and spent 300 hours

making the 20-minute fi lm. This

footage was then used to make a

4-minute music version.

Rachel Holweger, fund-

raising director, said "The DVD

is a first for Hospice in the

Weald and we hope to show as

many people in the community

as possible. The film covers all

areas of Hospice life and how

people can help it continue to

care for patients, carers and

their families free of charge."

For a copy of either of the

DVDs, contact Amy Prime on

01892 820 530 or amy.prime@

hospiceintheweald.org.uk

I f you're still looking for a

goal in 2011, you could add

a charity challenge into the

mix. Build Africa, based in

Tunbridge Wells, has a variety of

amazing challenges lined up and

waiting! Katharine Clarke, donor

marketing and events assistant,

explains more:

"Build Africa helps young people

in Kenya and Uganda escape

poverty through education and

income generation. To help raise

much needed funds we have lots of

opportunities planned, which also

enable our fund-raisers to have an

adventure along the way. If one of

these events grabs your attention,

then do please get in touch!"

welcoMe to...

charity corner

Help build AFricA

2011 events:

£100 puts 5 teachers through training

So why not get involved and raise

more information: 01892 519619

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guy Yes, we’re still achieving our

aims. I appeared on Dragon’s Den

because there’s a huge amount of

talent in the world, so sometimes you

have to do something to give yourself

an identity.

lisA: Can you tell us a bit about

your work with sculpture parks?

guy: I helped to set up the

sculpture park at Sausmarez Manor

in Guernsey, and there are many

parks all over the UK. The nearest is

Pashley Manor in Ticehurst, which is

wonderful. Everything they do there

is very professional and shows a great

eye for detail.

lisA: Do you have any new projects

in the pipleline?

guy: Well, I’m a bit like a crazy

scientist in a lab – it just depends

what comes out! I’m always working

on many projects, so it’s hard to know

what will take seed. I always think “aim

high”. I think on a big scale and try to

dream up big projects for global events.

each one can genuinely say “I did that”.

It was amazing to see how the sculpture

became part of their healing process.

lisA: In fact, you do lots of work for

local charities, including the Hospice

in the Weald…

guy: Yes, I’m gathering a group

of friends together to make an art

exhibition at the Hospice in September,

called Lyrical Journeys. It will be a

fund-raising event, but also it’s about

raising the profi le of the Hospice. I’m

working on a project for the Tunbridge

Wells arts festival in September, too.

lisA: And fi nally, in art history, do

you have a favourite piece of sculpture

that you would tell everyone to go and

take a look at?

guy: One artist that stands out is a

friend of mine, Johannes von Stumm.

He makes pieces from different

materials – glass, granite, steel and

wood – and I think they have a really

spiritual quality. Go and take a look!

lisA: Guy, thanks so much for

talking to us – it’s been an inspiration!

... continued from cover

lisA: Is there a piece of your own

work that you are especially proud of?

guy: I’m proud of most of my

work, but there’s a sculpture called

Dreamcatcher that I worked on at

Hill View School in Tonbridge. It was

created in memory of a girl called Becky

who was tragically killed in a crash. I

worked with her classmates to create

the piece and they all contributed, so

John Lee Hooker by Guy Portelli, photographed by James Gillham

With activities for children every

day and family events throughout

the year, Scotney Castle is a great

family day out! So if you want to

experience one of England’s best

gardens this spring, just answer

this question:

How many ‘castles’ does Scotney actually have?

A) one

b) two

c) tHree

Email your answer to [email protected].

How would you like to…

• Relax in the picturesque garden

of Scotney’s fairytale castle?

• Venture into wonderful woodland

and parkland with over 770 acres

to explore?

• Discover the delights of the

Victorian Country Mansion or

enjoy a delicious meal in the

Coach House Tea Room?

Win!A FAMily ticKet toscotney cAstle

The fi rst correct entry out of the bag after the closing date of 30th April 2011 wins a family entrance ticket to Scotney Castle.

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm and located off the A21 at Lamberhurst. For further information call: 01892 893 820

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This

is the ultimate

investment dress this

season, the Butter

by Nadia signature

wrap satin dress.

This celebrity

pleaser is already

worn by the likes

of Sarah Jessica

Parker, Paris Hilton and Naomi

Watts, probably because it’s made to

suit women of all shapes and sizes.

The designer Nadia Tarr honours her

dance and choreography background

by using soft fabrics that wrap, twist

and drape around the body to create

endless styles. I

suggest the

ruby red for

a suitable

splash of

colour. Wear

as a shirt

and team with a

clashing vest or wear

as a dress, choosing

out

As the warmer weather approaches, it is now time to update your wardrobe and bring

in some colour for that instant spring feeling.

We are all guilty of using black as our staple item in our wardrobe, teaming with muted colours in grey, navy and stone. However, one of the hottest trends on the spring catwalks is colour blocking with pop brights for ultimate impact. I’m going to show you how to achieve this look in a more subtle dynamic for ease and wearability without feeling like a slave to fashion!

For tHe girls...First stop for the girls, I have chosen a gorgeous Malene Birger top in ochre yellow. Not too ‘pop’ and just the right muted tone to sit well with your navy blue jeans or wide leg palazzo pants (another hot tip) and this season’s must have wedge! This top is suitable for most shapes with the frill sleeve

suitably wearable for day or night..

Bod and Ted,

70 High Street,

Tunbridge Wells,

TN1 1YB

01892 526700

www.bodandted.co.uk

look!springget the from an array of styling options to

suit literally every occasion. Check for

other colour ways too!

Kitch, 1 High Street, Tunbridge Wells,

TN1 1UL

01892 513613

www.kitchclothing.co.uk

Dressing a look up or down can be

all down to the accessorising, so

either stick to one colour tone to

block against a clashing colour or

opt for a mix of

colours. The

perfect way to

adorn yourself

is from

the French

jeweller Phillipe

Ferrandis. Why not

exhibit one of his

fabulous pieces yourself – take

a look at the Gypsy collection, which

is as vibrant as it is colourful, made

with a combination of semi-precious

stones and handmade glass.

Juel, 2 Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells,

Kent, TN1 1UE

01892 516122

www.juelaccessories.com

This

is the ultimate

investment dress this

season, the Butter

by Nadia signature

wrap satin dress.

This celebrity

pleaser is already

worn by the likes

of Sarah Jessica

Parker, Paris Hilton and Naomi

look!spring

look!spring

look!

from an array of styling options to

suit literally every occasion. Check for

other colour ways too!

Kitch, 1 High Street, Tunbridge Wells,

TN1 1UL

01892 513613

www.kitchclothing.co.uk

Dressing a look up or down can be

all down to the accessorising, so

either stick to one colour tone to

block against a clashing colour or

opt for a mix of

colours. The

perfect way to

adorn yourself

is from

the French

jeweller Phillipe

Ferrandis. Why not

exhibit one of his

fabulous pieces yourself – take

a look at the Gypsy collection, which

is as vibrant as it is colourful, made

with a combination of semi-precious

stones and handmade glass.

Juel, 2 Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells,

Kent, TN1 1UE

01892 516122

www.juelaccessories.com

£315

Bod and Ted,

70 High Street,

£165

£276

by... suZAnne HobdAy

/ April 2011

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And For tHe boys...

Colour blocking for the lads is easy.

Choose the most vibrant colour

you dare to wear and team with

jeans or if you are brave a clashing

denim. However if are looking for a

more classic luxury look you cannot

be any more stylish than rocking

Moncler. This Italian brand is one

of the hottest around. It’s another

investment item, however for some

of us the investment may come at

the price of the loan you take to pay

for it. But it’s money well spent, as

this brand is sticking around!

Colbalt blue is one of the biggest

colours this season, so team this

signature soft jersey tee, the best

luxury basic you can buy, with the

key quilted jacket of the moment

– and this will be a best seller for

many more seasons to come.

Greens, 90- 92 High Street,

Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1YF

01892 534102

www.greens-forhim.com

£70

Banish those neutrals as winter is

done. Bold is better and fear not the

clash of two or three colours together!

soMe sHiny silver?For jewellery that's individually

crafted and entirely more personal,

check out Kirsty Bailey – an

independent jewellery designer based

in Ticehurst. Kirsty creates bespoke

pure silver jewellery including

fi ngerprint designs, perfect for

loved ones and friends.

All fi ngerprints are created

directly in the silver giving

you a true print with the

opportunity to design your

own item. Fingerprint designs

start from £18.

Birds & Beads, 01580 200435

www.birdsandbeads.com

£410

£18 Prices from

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art for art's sake...coMpAid's got tAlent

This month we have a

special treat from the

Trinity Theatre. To mark

the 25th anniversary of

Compaid, it will be hosting a charity

evening entitled

Compaid’s

Got Talent,

on Saturday

30th April.

The evening

will be hosted

by BBC Radio

Kent Breakfast

Show host John

Warnett and will

be showcasing

performers from

Compaid’s staff,

volunteers and

clients. This

includes local

bands, such as

The Visitors and The Squeeze, as

well as magician Adam Smith and

hypnotist Freddie Jaquin.

The charity, founded in Tunbridge

Wells in 1986,

supports disabled

people with a

range of services,

from computer

skills training to

accessible

transport.

Tickets are

£12.50,

so book

now!

by... ZAc tHrAves

eAster extrAvAgAnZA!To kick off the Easter bank

holidays, there’s a collection of

local music favourites playing at

The Grey Lady Music Lounge in

The Pantiles on Good Friday, April

22nd. Featuring Paul Dunton &

Crew, Origami

Dinosaur, The

Violet Jive, The

Standard Lamps

and the Charlie

Rivers Band, this

is sure to be a

lively event.

And don’t forget, you can catch Paul

Dunton & Guests every Wednesday

and Sunday evening at the same

venue. For full listings, visit www.

paulduntonandguests.com

MusiciAns wAnted!I would also like to mention

Thepalmereldritchquintet who

will be releasing a third album

sometimenever.

Aleister Pook

lives in Pembury

and you can

catch his unique,

avant-garde

electro sound at

thepalmereldritchquintet.

bandcamp.com. I like what he does,

which is very reminiscent of The

Cocteau Twins, and I hope he can

fi nd the sort of success that has seen

James Blake in the album charts

recently. Aleister is also looking

out for musicians who are looking

to perform live and produce new

material, so if you would like to

get in contact, please do so via the

website above.

Rivers Band, this

Music round-up

Compaid’s Got

Talent publicity

image, designed

by one of

Compaid’s clients

genius At worKComedy genius Lee Evans continues

his manic performing at The Trinity

on 12th April. This promises to

be another energetic and unique

performance from a man who never

seems to stop. His evening at the

Trinity kick-starts a hectic schedule

for his forthcoming arena tour

Roadrunner, during which he will

also be launching a DVD and an

autobiography.

oscAr nigHts! Throughout April, The Trinity cinema

will be giving us a glimpse of recent

Oscar contenders. 127 Hours and

True Grit will be part of the new fi lm

season starting on 19th April. But one

fi lm to watch out for is Submarine,

directed by Richard Ayoade, who

some may know from Channel Four’s

sitcom The I.T. Crowd. This fi lm,

based on a quirky debut novel by Joe

Dunthorne and produced by non

other than Ben Stiller, is gathering a

lot of attention around the circuit and

looks well worth a look.

Contact Zac at [email protected]

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Music round-up

pAul sAys... There is a fi ne selection of musical

events to savour and enjoy this April

at The Trinity Theatre and The

Assembly Halls. Tunbridge Wells is

also fortunate in that we have a lot of

amazing unsigned local talent – don't

forget to check out The Forum and

The Grey Lady Music Lounge for a

wealth of musical talent.

trinity tHeAtre www.trinitytheatre.net

Friday 8th April

Stacey Kent £20/£18, 7.30pm

Sunday 24th April

Monster Band Rally

(visit Trinity website for more info)

Wednesday 27th April

Midge Ure £17.50,

7.30pm

Friday 29th April

John Renbourn &

Robin Williamson

£14, 7.30pm

Saturday 30th April

Compaid’s Got Talent

£12.50, 7.30pm

pAul dunton & guests At tHe grey lAdy Music loungewww.paulduntonandguests.com

Doors 7.15pm entry £5

Music from 8pm

Sunday 3rd April

Freddy Green, Dan Sumner, Clock

Works, Coca Jem

Wednesday 6th April

Zigo, Mark Chase Band, The

Varlies

Sunday 10th April

Rough Outline, Stewart Lewis (special

guest from New York), Walking On

Sunday, Paul Dunton & Crew

Wednesday 13th April

Luke Bacon, Kirsti & Josey,

Beckie Stoneham, Son of Kirk

Sunday 17th April

Growler (feat Jake Boyle), Mairi

Neeves Band, Sarah Sheldrake &

Oli Scheuregger

Wednesday 20th April

Kp & Squizz, Mystery

Clarke, Frances Yonge & The

Freeze, Burning Shapes aka

Soundsanctuary

Friday 22nd April

Easter Extravaganza (£7 ticket

only), Paul Dunton & Crew, The

Charlie Rivers Band, The Standard

Lamps, The Violet Jive, Origami

Dinosaur

Sunday 24th April

Kirsty McCleod, The Naming Of

Things, Sammy Lee, The Breretons

Wednesday 27th April

The Good Ship Band, Paul Dunton

& Crew, The Ackerleys, Dan

Clews Band

tHe pAul dunton

gig guide

Wednesday 27th April The Good Ship Band, Paul Dunton

& Crew, The Ackerleys, Dan

Clews BandAlso don't forget

to check-out some

great live acts at...

The Forum!www.twforum.co.uk

0870 264 3333

Walking On Sunday

Run for Build Africa in the Royal Parks

half marathon on Sunday 9th October 2011

A fantastic 13.1 mile route running through the Royal

Parks of London, taking in the iconic skyline of the

nation’s capital. Set yourself this challenge for 2011!

All we ask is a minimum sponsorship of £250 and in return you will

receive ongoing fundraising and training

support, a Build Africa vest to wear on the day as well

as fundraising tips to meet your target!

contact Katharine clark to sign up now!

[email protected] 519619

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Fun For FAMilies

At Easter, children will

be off school for at least

a couple of weeks. And

there's an extra bank

holiday thrown in this year, too,

thanks to Wills and Kate! So here's a

few ideas to keep everyone occupied...

TUNBRIDGE WELLS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY From 12th to 15th April, follow a

trail around the museum hunting

for wacky windows, then create your

own stained glass window in the art

and craft area.

Free event, 10.30–12.30pm and

2–4pm, 01892 554171

TULLEY'S FARMThis family-run working farm and

shop near East Grinstead has an

abundance of activities for

families. From 9th to 25th

of April, there's an Easter

Family Fun event, including

an Easter egg and bunny hunt and

an egg-spotting wagon ride! Entry to

the farm is free, pay for activities as

you go along. 01342 718472

BARNETT'S WOODJoin the Kent High Weald

Partnership on 13th April from 10-

12pm and from 1-3pm at this nature

reserve in High Brooms. Weave a

bird, build a bug hotel and have a go

at Easter crafts. Materials provided

but donations welcome. 01580

212972

Please phone to check availability,

times and details for all events!

THE NATIONAL TRUST'SSCOTNEY CASTLEEaster at Scotney Castle will be a

truly splendid affair! There is egg

hunting every day from Friday

22nd to Monday 25th April, with

extra activities on Sunday and

Monday, including a restored

Victorian fairground complete

with carousel, face-painting

and a strong man bell! Normal

admission charges apply plus £2

per trail (includes a free Cadbury's

egg head Easter egg), plus a small

charge for the fairground rides.

01892 893868

Easter activities!

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Dr. Gareth Francis knows

what makes children’s

minds tick – and his

Working Science

workshops are becoming very popular

with parents who are looking for fun

things for kids to do. To give you a

taster, here’s one of Gareth’s great

experiments that you can try at home!

MAKe ice creAM!You can make your own ice cream

at home in 20 minutes and you

don’t need to freeze it in the

freezer – that’s where the

science comes in! Gareth

does this experiment

with groups of up to 20

children and gets good

results most of the time…

some even say it’s the best ice

cream they’ve ever tasted...

you will need:•two bowls (preferably one small

metallic bowl and one larger plastic

container with a lid)

•50ml of fresh double cream

•20ml of fresh milk

•A few drops of food colouring

•A few drops of fl avouring (vanilla,

strawberry a fl avour you have to hand)

•A tea spoon of sugar

•Some ice cubes

•Lots of salt (two or three table

spoons)

MetHod:1. Put your double cream into the

small metallic bowl (a metallic

pudding dish works best). It

needs to be metallic to be a good

heat conductor.

2. Add the milk, food colouring and

fl avouring and sugar, mix it all up,

and set it aside.

3. Put lots of ice in the larger plastic

bowl or container (preferably plastic as

it doesn’t conduct heat very well), and

add lots of salt.

It’s the salt that

makes the

experiment

work.

The salt lowers the freezing

point of ice, meaning that the

temperature of the ice reduces to

around -5°C. This is suffi cient to freeze

the ingredients that you have put in the

metallic bowl. Mix the salt into the ice

and add more for good measure!

4. Once the ice and salt are in, rest

the metallic bowl with ingredients

inside in the ice and put the lid on

your plastic container. Be careful not

to get salt in the ice cream mixture as

it tastes horrible.

5. Leave it 10 minutes and then open

it up to give it a stir, and really scrape

the frozen bits off the bottom of the

inside of the metal bowl, this helps

the rest of the ice cream to freeze

quicker, then put the lid back on for

5 or 10 minutes.

6. Open up stir again. It

should be quite frozen and

ready to eat. If it’s not frozen

add more salt to the ice cubes

in the plastic container and

put your

ice cream

bowl in

again

until it’s

frozen.

Dr. Gareth Francis at Working Science runs holiday

workshops, birthday parties and after school clubs for

children aged 6-11. Catch one the next one workshop on Friday April 15th

at the Toc H Hall in Little Mount Sion.

For more details on workshops, birthday parties or afterschool clubs

or to book, please contact Gareth on at [email protected]

or on 07504 69113

sciencefun!is

get Kids involved

put your

ice cream

Dr. Gareth Francis at Working Science runs holiday

workshops, birthday parties and after school clubs for

Try adding chocolate chips to make more exciting fl avours or perform the experiment with fruit juice to make a slushy fruit drink!

tHe science bit This scientifi c effect is why we

put salt on the roads in winter.

Salt doesn’t allow water to freeze

until it is about -5°C, which

therefore reduces the amount of

ice on the roads. The salt hinders

the freezing process of water by

adding a different molecule into

the water and disrupting its

preferred structure!

The science of ice cream

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aPril 2011HigH dAys And HolidAys!The Easter holidays are coming – and there's also a little thing called a Royal Wedding...

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A Journey to tHe very edge oF terror!at the Assembly Hall theatre, 4th - 9th

www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

swAn lAKe on ice at the Assembly Hall theatre, 12th - 16th

www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Happy 72nd

Birthday Sir David Frost!

Happy 58th

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+ a free costa coffee!call 01892 774040 / www.esporta.com

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may 2011MAy Queens, MAy blossoM, MAypole dAncing...it’s all happening in May. And don’t forget the bluebells!

Pull out and KeeP!calendarAdd your own dAtes!

superb cAndlelit sHowcAseswednesdays & sundays at the grey lady

www.paulduntonandguests.com / www.thegreylady.co.uk

bee dAyat scotney castle, 1st - 2nd May

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Andy pArsons - gruntled

at the Assembly Hall theatre

www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

spirit oF tHe dAnce

at the Assembly Hall theatre

www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

rtw brewing co. at tunbridge wells Farmers Market

www.royaltunbridgewellsbrewing.co.uk

Kent vs leicestersHireKent cricket week. rtw brewing co.

beers available all week

www.royaltunbridgewellsbrewing.co.uk

Happy 25th

Robert Pattinson!

Happy 38th

Birthday Dermot O'Leary!

BRITISH SUMMER TIME

oF Mice And MenAn extraordinary tale of friendship,

loyalty and the power of dreams.

www.trinitytheatre.net

£10 oFF Mots tHrougHout 2011!

at Auto bavariawww.auto-bavaria.com

Shoes for kids, mums and school48 St. Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9NY • 01892 511651

wild cHild - trees!1st - 29th - Activities, crafts, & trails

at scotney castle, lamberhurst

www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

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it’s April...April is often quoted as being a

favourite time of year – spring

has really arrived, welcomed in

by all those gorgeous daffodils.

So perhaps it’s time to shake

yourself down and add a little

brightness to your wardrobe

as well. Suzanne

Hobday, our new

fashion editor,

gives you some

great advice

on how to

be in step

with the

trends

this

spring.

Turn to

pages 6

and 7 in

Going

Out

for some

spring shopping

inspiration!

Contact Lisa: editor@staygo.

co.uk

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A. Fuller Butchers5 Nelson Road, Hawkenbury, Tun Wells

01892 526563www.fuller-butcher.co.uk

A.FULLERFamily Butcher

Free Range Meat Specialists

Are you planning a Dinner Party?

Fuller’s Butchers can advise you

on choosing cuts of meats, recipes and

cooking tips for your special event.

A traditional butcher in Tunbridge Wells providing

high quality meats with friendly service

Customer satisfaction is very important to Fuller’s

Butchers, so if you are looking for something special or

unusual then contact us and we will do our best to meet

your requirements.

FREE RANGE MEAT FROM LOCAL FARMERS

CHEESES FROM LOCAL DAIRIES AND EUROPE

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located between brenchley & Matfield on the brenchley road TN12 7NX • 01892 723303 • www.brenchleybar.com

Unbeatable

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Sunday roast only

£4.95

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STEAK & SCOTNEYBeef marinated & braised in

Scotney Farm bitter served with Horseradish Dumplings| £5.00

LAMB & BIDDENDEN6oz Rump of Lamb pan fried & served in a

Biddenden Red Wine & Wild Thyme Jus & Plaxtol Shards| £6.00

PORK & KENT HOP SAUSAGES

Brenchley made Sausages served with a Caramelised Onion & Red Wine Gravy | £4.00

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www.artebianca.co.uk1 Chapel Place, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1YQ Tel: 01892 510554

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favourite thingsrosemary and lemon lambServes 4-6

If you’re having the family round on Easter Sunday, you could try a traditional roast leg of lamb, but with a little twist for that special occasion. Recommended by Steve Fuller at A. Fuller Butchers in Hawkenbury, this recipe is simple, full of taste, and is a great dish for spring.

you will need� 1 x 1.3kg lean whole lamb leg joint

� 45ml fresh rosemary leaves

� grated zest of 2 lemons

� salt and freshly milled black pepper

� juice of 2 lemons

� 15ml olive oil

For lemon and white wine gravy:

� 25g plain fl our

� 150ml dry white wine

� 450ml pint hot lamb stock

1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.

2. In a small bowl mix together the rosemary and lemon zest.

3. Place the joint on a chopping board and make several slits over the surface with a sharp knife. Season on both sides and push the rosemary mixture into the slits.

4. Transfer the joint to a metal rack in a large non-stick roasting tin, spoon over the lemon juice. Drizzle with olive oil and open roast, basting occasionally with any meat juices. Cover with foil if browning too quickly. For medium-cooked lamb, cook for 25 minutes per 450g, plus 25 minutes. For well-done lamb, cook for 30 minutes per 450g plus 30 minutes.

5. Remove the joint from the oven, loosely cover with foil and leave to rest for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the gravy. Spoon off any excess fat from the roasting tin and discard. Place the tin over a medium heat and sprinkle over the fl our. Stir well with a small whisk or spoon, add a little wine and stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any rich lamb sediment.

6. Add the remaining wine, stock and any meat juices from the lamb. Adjust the seasoning if required and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain before serving.

AND SERVE...Serve the lamb with seasonal vegetables, such as broccoli and spring cabbage, new potatoes, and the lemon and white wine gravy.

deliciousdrinksitalian wine:If you’re really doing

the Easter theme, try

a bottle of Lachrymi

Chrisit – literally

‘Christ’s tears’. Grown

from grapes that thrive

on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius,

you can choose from red or white

varieties of this wonderfully

distinctive wine.

www.thesmilinggrape.com

loCal JuiCe:For a non-alcoholic option

at your Easter gathering, try

out this great local fruit juice.

Made in Lamberhurst from

fruit harvested in Flimwell,

Arena Gold is pure apple, while

Arena Black combines apple

and blackcurrant. Both are on

sale in shops,

pubs and

restaurants

around

the local

area

– and

taste

divine!

‘Christ’s tears’. Grown

from grapes that thrive

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area

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taste

divine!

and blackcurrant. Both are on

sale in shops,

pubs and

restaurants

www.arenagold.com

our favourite

Easter eggsfrom ItalyFrom the best pastry shops

in Ferrara, comes a delightful

Easter treat for the people of

Tunbridge Wells! Stroll into

Arte Bianca in Chapel Place and

you’ll fi nd a collection of Easter eggs,

beautifully arrayed in bright, even

garish, wrapping. Made by

Italian confectioner, Antico

Castello, these eggs make

a wonderful gift this

Easter time. Antico

Castello prides itself

on creating classic and

authentic Italian confectionary

of the best quality, and claims that its

products are appreciated throughout

Italy and abroad. So fi nd out for

yourself and take home one of these

Italian beauties! Milk or dark chocolate.

Prices from £3.95Arte Bianca,

1 Chapel Place, Tunbridge Wells,

TN1 1YQ 01892 510554

www.artebianca.co.uk

credit: www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk

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Established in early 2010

by Simon Lewis, the

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Brewing Company is

a reincarnation of the brewery with

the same name that operated in the

town during the 1980s. Simon has

been assisted in the venture by Ian

Dormon the owner of the original

business. Brewing exclusively with

Kent hops and British malt, the core

range of cask conditioned beers have

now sold to over 200 pubs across

Kent, East Sussex and into central

London. Royal is a 4.1% Best Bitter

based on the handwritten recipe

notes for the top selling ale of the

original Royal Tunbridge Wells

Brewing Company.

froM blonde to diPPerThe brewery has three beers in

constant production under the

‘Spa Fine Ales’ branding; Royal

Best Bitter, Sovereign Blonde Ale

and Dipper Bitter. One additional

seasonal beer will also been

produced for the Spa Fine Ales

range. Beau Porter was a very

successful winter beer and it is soon

to be replaced with RPA – Royal

Pale Ale.

In addition it is planned to produce

speciality beers to bring further

variety to the brewery’s offerings and

it allows the opportunity for Simon

and his team to dream up new recipes

to excite and delight. In the near

future expect to see Golden Ticket

and BFG available in selected outlets

and at beer festivals across the county

and beyond.

The Royal Tunbridge Wells

Brewing Company has also now

started bottle conditioning their Spa

Fine Ales range of beers. They are

available in 500ml bottles and are

already listed with Majestic, Oddbins

and at Tunbridge Wells Farmers

Market, farm shops and other

independent shops in the local area.

There are also plans to

make these beers available

via the brewery website www.

royaltunbridgewellsbrewing.co.uk

in due course. Tours of the brewery

are by arrangement.

staygo’s ROUND...

we’ll drink to that!

BASED ON THE RECIPE FOR ROYAL BEST BITTER BREWED BY THE ORIGINAL ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS BREWING COMPANY IN THE 1980’S.

THIS IS A CHESTNUT BROWN CLASSIC BEST BITTER. THE FULL-BODIED BEER IS CREATED FROM A MIXTURE OF PALE AND CRYSTAL MALTS, THEN BITTERED WITH CHALLENGER HOPS WITH GOLDINGS USED FOR AROMA.

LIGHT GOLDEN COLOURED ALE WITH A DELICATE SWEET NOSE AND FULL HOP BITTERNESS. MADE WITH A COMBINATION OF KENTISH FUGGLES, EAST KENT GOLDING AND SOVEREIGN HOPS CREATING A REFRESHING SESSION BEER.

NAMED AFTER THE LADY WHO SERVES UP THE CHALYBEATE SPRING WATER ON THE PANTILES. THIS BEER IS A COMBINATION OF 4 DIFFERENT MALTS TO DELIVER FULL FLAVOURED BEER WITH A CRISP HOP BALANCE.

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name, address and age. The fi rst

correct entry pulled out of the bag

after the closing date wins a

£10 Toys R Us voucher!

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Q: What’s the difference between a fake £5 note and a crazy rabbit?A: One’s bad money and the other’s a mad bunny!

Q: What do you get if you shout loudly down a rabbit hole?A: Hot cross bunnies!

Q: What are the Easter bunny’s favourite books?A: Ones with hoppy endings!

V C T T N U H Y A CA B T R E G D F H AL U E R L C W O L RR N K E H O C R O DE N S T G O A E W CG Y A S L N R S G SG U B A S T I G G LS T T E G I E R S IR E S U N D A Y P EG E T F L O W E R S

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IT’S A JOKE...How Manywords…

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If you get 15 or more give yourself a big pat on the back!

Check the website for competition winners and answers!

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pair up! Match these Easter eggs up into pairs. Then circle the one that has no pair.

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Spring is when you feel like whistling... even with a shoe full of slush. doug larson

Easter problem: How do you get 2lbs of chocolate home in the car without it melting all over you? Clever solution: Eat it in the car park!

Did you know... on the 29th April, prince William and Kate middleton are going to be married in Westminster Abbey. Or Westminster santander as it’s known nowadays.

as a MatterOF FACT...

it is uncertain how the month of april got its name: either from the latin meaning ‘to open’ or in honour of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.

tunbridge & wellsare disgusted!

Join in the exploits of our curmudgeonly residents to fi nd out what they’re ‘disgusted’ about this month!

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1. A moveable feast (April 24th) (6)

4. A type of hat worn on the 1 across 24 across (6)

9. Indicates the music is meant to be lively (Italian) (7)

10. When hell freezes over ? (5)

11. The authority to command (3-2)

12. Affectionate hugs (7)13. National day off (1

across for example) (4,7)18. Leaps and springs (like

20 across) (7)20. Young woolly animals of

springtime (5)22. Measure of the fi neness

of gold, or the weight of diamonds (5)

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across (3, 5-3)14. One who likes you; a

lover (7)15. Channel or spice

perhaps (1 across is also one of these!) (7)

16. It holds something associated with 1 across – though not the chocolate variety! (3-3)

17. Habituated, or a way things were once done (4,2)

19. Chose (5)21. Ape or copy someone (5)

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ARTs EDITOR: Zac [email protected]

FAshION EDITOR: Suzanne [email protected]

DEsIgN & pRODucTION: Claire Hawkes & Ian [email protected]

sAlEs & pRODucTION mANAgER: Lee [email protected]

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© 2011 The Exclusive Edge Ltd. All rights reserved. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher. The publisher cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions relating to advertising or editorial. The publisher reserves the right to change prizes offered. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, phtocopying or otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher. See website for Competition Entry Terms and Conditions. CREDITS: GOING OUT: p1 James Gillham STAYING IN p3 www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk

arts, MusiC & tHeatre

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

eating out bRENchlEY spORTs bARSky Sports, bar snacks and a warm welcome with a local Kent menu address: Brenchley Road, TN12 7NX telephone: 01892 723303

ThE gREY lADY Music lounge with Mediterranean style menu for lunch and dinner address: Brenchley Road, TN12 7NX telephone: 01892 723303

smITh & WEsTERNWild West themed bar, diner and grill, serving American favourites for all the family address: Linden Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5QL telephone: 01892 550750 website: www.smith-western.co.uk

fasHion bOD & TEDBoutique fashion, shoes and accessories, including giftsaddress: 70 High Street, Tunbridge WellsKent TN1 1YB telephone: 01892 526700 website: www.bodandted.co.uk

JuElAccessories boutique, offering jewellery, belts, bags and perfumeaddress: 2 Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1UE telephone: 01892 516122website: www.juelaccessories.com

KITchWomen’s fashion, featuring eclectic brands of clothing, shoes and accessories address: I High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UL telephone: 01892 513613website: www.kitchclothing.co.uk

food & drink

ARRAY OF cAKEsScrumptious cupcakes and cookies delivered to your door. Order online or by phone telephone: 07768 098072 website: www.arrayofcakes.com

ARTE bIANcACafe and Italian deli, with a wide range of authentic produce including Easter eggsaddress: 1 Chapel Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1YQ telephone: 01892 510554 website: www.artebianca.co.uk

ROYAl TuNbRIDgE WElls bREWINg cOmpANYLocal brewery with bottled beer available for retail sales address: Spa Brewery, 18H Chapman Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EF. telephone: 01892 618140 website: www.royaltunbridgewellsbrewing.co.uk

kids’ fasHion

sTAmpEDESpecialist children’s shoe shop, stocking a wide range of modern styles address: 48 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9NY telephone: 01892 511651

kids’ Parties

WORKINg scIENcEChildren’s science parties, holiday workshops, private tuition and after-school clubstelephone: 01892 512225 or 07504 691138website: www.workingscience.co.uk

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Remember... as with all complementary

or holistic therapies,

refl exology should not be

used as an alternative

to seeking medical

advice

V ictoria Conway

presents the fi rst

in a series of articles

on complementary

therapies. We start with her

speciality – refl exology…

wHat is refleXology?Refl exology is a complementary

holistic therapy, which aims to treat

the whole person and not just the

symptoms presented. The therapist

applies pressure to various points

on the feet known as ‘refl ex points’,

which correspond to every part of

the body, including organs and

glands, in order to bring about a

state of deep relaxation, stimulate

the body’s own healing processes and

help the body to return to a state of

balance and wellbeing.

Refl exology is not a new therapy,

and has been practised for thousands

of years. There is evidence that as long

ago as 2330BC it was being used in

ancient Egypt as an effective healing

tool. There is also evidence of its use in

India, China, Japan and in the Native

American culture.

Refl exology has an intensely

relaxing effect on the body, mind

and emotions. It has been shown to

alleviate symptoms of a wide range

of conditions, particularly those that

are stress-related or worsened by

stress, for example:

� Headaches,

� Digestive disorders,

� Insomnia and sleeping problems

� Tension

� Hormone imbalances

� Anxiety

� Infertility

� Problems in pregnancy

� Symptom management of long-

term chronic conditions

Refl exology does not claim to

diagnose or cure, but can be very

effective when used alongside

conventional medicine.

wHat to eXPeCtA treatment usually lasts between 30

minutes to an hour. This will include

a consultation with your therapist,

who will ask questions to

determine your past and

present health and lifestyle.

The refl exologist will then

use her hands to apply

pressure to the feet.

A professionally trained

reflexologist can detect subtle

changes in specific points on

the feet, and by working on

these points may affect the

corresponding organ or system of

the body. The effects of reflexology

are accumulative, so for maximum

benefit a course of treatments may

be recommended.

wHere to goRefl exologists do not have to be

registered in the UK so it is important

to fi nd a reputable one. The

Association of Refl exologists is the

largest organisation in the UK for the

promotion, regulation, education and

training of refl exologists. It assesses

training given in approved schools and

colleges to ensure that therapists are

competent and trained to nationally

agreed standards. Members of this

professional organisation must

adhere to a strict code of conduct that

includes being insured and keeping

their knowledge and training up to

date. This allows their members to use

the letters MAR after their name.

To fi nd a professional refl exologist

in your area, check the Association

of Refl exologists website

www.aor.org.uk or call on

01823 351 010.

CoMPleMentary tHeraPy

with Victoria Conway

about VictoriaHaving suffered with post natal depression for a long

time, a friend suggested I try Reiki as a drug free

way alleviating the symptoms. I never looked back!

This sparked my interest on all things holistic and

led me to seek a career as a therapist. After

completeing my training in Reiki and Indian Head

Massage, I went on to study Refl exology at the Central

London College of Refl exology in Covent Garden.

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Remember... as with all complementary

or holistic therapies,

refl exology should not be

used as an alternative

to seeking medical

who will ask questions to

determine your past and

present health and lifestyle.

The refl exologist will then

use her hands to apply

pressure to the feet.

www.aor.org.uk

01823 351 010.

Having suffered with post natal depression for a long

way alleviating the symptoms. I never looked back!

completeing my training in Reiki and Indian Head

Massage, I went on to study Refl exology at the Central

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