staying in going out - november 2010

stayingineditionTUNBRIDGE WELLS

OUR GREAT COMPETITIONS!

Turn to page 8 for our

regular fun features.

There’s a tricky crossword to get your

brain buzzing and test a bit of local

knowledge. The fi rst crossword out of

the bag after the closing date wins a

gift voucher – so go on, have a go!

Plus, fi nd out what our

curmudgeonly characters are up to

this month in our ‘Tunbridge and

Wells are Disgusted’ cartoon strip.

NEW KIDS’ PAGE!Brand-new to this issue is an

activity-packed page for the younger

members of the family. Turn to page

7 and get them busy with our puzzles

– and if they enter our kids’ sudoku

competition, they get a

chance to win a Toys R

Us voucher, too! So go

for it! And we hope you

enjoy the issue...

Lisa Miles editor

this month in our ‘Tunbridge and

Wells are Disgusted’ cartoon strip.

NEW KIDS’ PAGE!Brand-new to this issue is an

activity-packed page for the younger

members of the family. Turn to page

7 and get them busy with our puzzles

– and if they enter our kids’ sudoku

competition, they get a

chance to win a Toys R

Us voucher, too! So go

for it! And we hope you

enjoy the issue...

Lisa Miles editor

Have your say...If you have anything you’d like to share

with our readers, please let us know.

For great Staying In ideas read on from

here. For Going Out, just fl ip over and

read from the other side!

Contact Lisa: [email protected]

Welcome to Staying

In & Going Out

magazine – your

fab monthly local

guide! In this issue, we’re featuring:

STAYING IN

� A simply delicious recipe for

traditional American pumpkin pie

� Keep fi t for girls: our fi tness expert

recommends an easy routine to get

in shape for Christmas

� Review of a must-have audio

gadget, if you’re NOT on a budget!

GOING OUT

� Ultimate Christmas party venues:

our pick of the best

� What’s on at the theatre in

Tunbridge Wells and surroundings

� Shopping advice: kids’ shoes and

what to look for

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4. Prong the bottom with a fork all

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(on its own), till the crust is slightly

coloured at 200ºC. Poke down any

crust that has puffed up. The point

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the wet fi lling goes in and hopefully

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bottomed pie. Let the crust cool

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AND THIS...1. Whisk fi rst six ingredients together,

then whisk in the pumpkin and the

eggs and then the cream.

2. When it is all nicely mixed, pour into

the crust.

3. Bake for about 50 minutes at 180ºC.

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same!

... AND SERVE!Serve with whipped cream. For extra

joy add a nip of brandy and

some sugar to the cream

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� 2 tablespoons iced water

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� 20g of fl our

� 1 teaspoon cinnamon

� 1/2 teaspoon salt

� 1/4 teaspoon ginger

� 1/4 teaspoon allspice

� 375g of pumpkin

� 3 eggs

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TUNBRIDGE & WELLSARE DISGUSTED!

“Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip.” Gary Allan

“If you’re in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it’ll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them.” Jack Handey

“You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” Bob Hope

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Which British-born actor and director died of natural causes on Christmas Day 1977 in Switzerland. Considered to be one of the most infl uential talents in fi lm history, he was married four times and was the father of 11 children and knighted in 1975?

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ACROSS

1. Billy is a bit of a devil. (4)3. He’s part one across, on the

roof, in Tunbridge Wells. (8)9. & 19. Tenth Roman actor

helped plan Tunbridge Wells. (7,6)

10.Mad Nigel never lost his marbles. (5)

11. Come into my tent Ernestine! (5)

12. Lordly stoat. (6)14. Bag or coat? (6)16. Sounds like a bloke blowing

off steam. (6)19. See 9 Across21. & 4 Down. He lies in

Woodbury Park, his sister (though unmarried) is often taken off the shelf. (5,6)

24. Old Irishman lives abroad. (5)25. Japanese warrior. (7)26. A bit rocky. (8)27. See 23 Down

DOWN

1. Lucky gifts from on high. (8)

2. Coats re-tailored in place known for hats. (5)

4. See 21 Across5. In mother measure of

warmth is found. (5)6. Stories, or feet? (7)7. Going cheap? Or cheep? (4)8. Not decent, but not

indecent either. (6)13. Freshwater gangster? (8)15. Gaffe (4,3)17. Take something from the

earth. (6)18. Not second hand. (6)20. A right name. (5)22. An opera by Bellini (5)23. & 27. Tunbridge Wells

Master of Ceremonies, when confused, was almost unabashed. (4,4)

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I’m disgusted!I might even

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Nothing wrong with just a sherry and a

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And a bit of tinsel. No need for

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I agree Wells. Christmas parties – totally out of hand.

Over indulgence!

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THE BEACONPub and restaurant with stunning views in a quiet backwater of Tunbridge Wells address: Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JH telephone: 01892 524 252 website: www.the-beacon.co.uk

BLACK HORSECosy, traditional pub with range of beers, extensive menu and pretty gardenaddress: 12 High Street, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4NY. telephone: Pub 01892 822 141 Restaurant 01892 824 033 website: www.blackhorsepembury.co.uk

THE GREY LADY Music lounge with Mediterranean style menu for lunch and dinner address: 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TW telephone: 01892 544 700website: www.thegreylady.co.uk

BRENCHLEY SPORTS BARSky Sports, bar snacks and a warm welcome with a local Kent menu address: Brenchley Road, TN12 7NX telephone: 01892 723 303 website: www.brenchleybar.com

ROBIN HOODTraditional pub with a warm welcome, offering great Sunday lunch carvery address: Sandhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3TD telephone: 01892 516 153 website: www.robinhood-tunbridgewells.co.uk

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 550 750 website: www.smith-western.co.uk

THORINS WINE BAR & BRASSERIERestaurant and bar, with a ‘secret garden’ situated between the Village and the Pantilesaddress: 9 Nevill Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5RU telephone: 01892 531 480website: www.thorins.co.uk

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KIDS’ FASHION

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ARTS & THEATRE

ARTIQUE GALLERYContemporary art and artefacts to adorn your home address: 43 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1XL telephone: 01892 520 571 website: www.artiquegalleries.com

ASSEMBLY HALL Theatre and entertainment, including traditional panto, for all the familyaddress: Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU telephone: 01892 530 613 website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

OAST THEATRE Theatre set in an atmospheric 19th century converted oast houseaddress: London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3AN telephone: 01732 363849 website: www.oast-theatre-tonbridge.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 678 678 website: www.trinitytheatre.net

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Q&A

ShaunWilliamson

W ell-known local

TV actor Shaun

Williamson

is starring in

Cinderella at the Assembly Hall,

starting on 11th December. Our very

own Zac Thraves spoke to Shaun.

ZAC: Have you ever Googled yourself?

SHAUN: I have only just learnt

how to use the internet!! I did Google

myself once but the information was

so inaccurate I haven’t done it since.

ZAC: With

Scoop seeing

you venture

into television

for children, are you always looking

to widen your scope towards a new

audience?

SHAUN: Defi nitely. EastEnders

covered the whole country. Extras was

cool for students and Scoop covers the

children’s audience.

ZAC: Theatre or television?

SHAUN: TV for fame and theatre

to do something really good and to be

in touch with a live audience. There’s

nothing to beat it.

ZAC: Singing appears to be your

passion, is it one you have always had?

SHAUN: Yeah. Singing was a fi rst

step on the entertainment ladder.

ZAC: Did singing give you your fi rst

big break?

SHAUN: Yes, as a Pontins Bluecoat.

ZAC: Buttons is ‘the’ part in

Cinderella and you’ve also played

Dandini. Any plans to re-mix the story

and play Cinders?

SHAUN: I might consider it if the

money's right!

ZAC: Earlier in the year you toured

Porridge, a stage version of the classic

TV series. Were you allowed to put your

own spin on the character?

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editionTUNBRIDGE WELLS 3goingoutNovember 2010 /

Christmas: turkey; presents;

church; family; and

naturally, pantomime. It

may be November, but

you’ve all been reminded of the coming

festivities since August by most of the

town centre shops. Here follows a little

sample of forthcoming events to

TREADING THEBOARDS WITH...

Zac Thraveswhet your appetite,

or to kickstart the plan

of getting away from the in-laws!

MR TOAD AT TRINITYThe Trinity together with Tunbridge

Wells Theatre Company are this

year giving us another fresh show

for those dreading the ‘boo and

hiss’ of pantomimes. This year, The

Adventures of Mr Toad will tell the

story of The Wind in the Willows in

a fun-fi lled and delightful musical

version. Promising fun for all the

family, performances start on 11th

December and run through to

31st December, with some early

performances available to schools

only. Contact the Trinity Theatre

Box Offi ce on 01892 678 678.

For those of you who want your

entertainment slightly edgier, then

the Trinity will also be

showcasing their popular

Comedy Café throughout

December. Acts such as Dave

Fulton and John Gordillo will

be giving us intelligent and

wry comedy that will offer a

tonic to the Christmas stress.

The Comedy Café opens its

doors on 8-9th and 14-16th

December.

BEHIND YOU!The Assembly Hall Theatre

will be giving us another star-

studded extravaganza in the form

of Cinderella. Shaun Williamson,

who played popular ‘Eastender’

Barry Evans, is playing Buttons

next to Emma Nowell as Cinders.

Dave Fulton, appearing at the Comedy Café

Emma will be familiar with younger

viewers who watch CITV’s Hi-5. This

is usually a very lavish affair with

plenty of opportunity for audience

participation and the return of the

Shetland ponies. Buckets at the ready!

The ball starts on 11th December

and runs throughout the month until

2nd January 2011. All Assembly Hall

tickets can be bought on-line or by

calling 01892 530 613.

A STAG DO...This year, The Stag in Sevenoaks has

its own pantomime. Jack and the

Beanstalk stars Graham Cole from

The Bill and Tony Haygarth from

Emmerdale. The Stag has also been

running its very own ‘Panto-Factor’!

Two winners of the talent competition

will be featuring in this year's panto

production. Contact The Stag on

01732 450 175.

AT THE OASTThose of you who prefer your theatre

to be more serious, you might need to

look hard to fi nd things at this time of

the year. However, The Oast Theatre

in Tonbridge is performing Mrs Klein

by Nicholas Wright from the 13th

to 20th November. This play, about

the controversial psychoanalyst,

is a haunting study of the mother-

daughter relationship. All Oast

Theatre tickets are through the box

offi ce only on 01732 350 261.

entertainment slightly edgier, then

Fulton and John Gordillo will

be giving us intelligent and

wry comedy that will offer a

tonic to the Christmas stress.

The Comedy Café opens its

doors on 8-9th and 14-16th

December.

BEHIND YOU!The Assembly Hall Theatre

will be giving us another star-

studded extravaganza in the form

of Cinderella

who played popular ‘Eastender’

Barry Evans, is playing Buttons

next to Emma Nowell as Cinders.


SHAUN: There’s only one Ronnie

Barker. He’s irreplaceable. So I did

a physical impression, used my own

voice and trusted the script.

ZAC: Are you tired of hearing

‘Barry from Eastenders’ or do you

feel it gives you opportunities that

you might not have had?

SHAUN: It’s better to be known

than unknown!

ZAC: What is the best thing about

living in Kent?

SHAUN: I love the countryside.

The fact it’s near to London without

being too near. I love Canterbury,

Tunbridge Wells and a hundred

other places. I was born in Kent and

would be happy to die here although

not just yet!

ZAC: How well do you think that

theatre and the arts are represented

in Kent?

SHAUN: Quite well. It can always

be better, of course.

ZAC: You have worked with

many big names in theatre, TV and

fi lm, are there any with whom you

have been genuinely star struck?

SHAUN: Not really. If you’re

going to be working with anyone well

known, look up their interests and

break the ice with something they are

really going to want to talk about.

ZAC: And fi nally, what is your

earliest acting memory?

SHAUN: As a shepherd in a

school play. A career high point!

GALLERY SPOTOf course, the arts isn't all

about theatre! Plenty of other

arts events are taking place

over the next few weeks.

ZAC SAYS..."I urge you to visit the

Artique Gallery in the High

Street, Tunbridge Wells.

On 24th November from

6pm it will be presenting

the work of Fabian Perez,

an Argentinian artist and

writer, who has also spent

much of his life in Italy.

The artist will be there in

person to fi eld any questions.

His stunning artwork

explodes with latin energy and

brings back the heady emotion

of the sultry days of summer."

Artique offer a variety

of different works from

some excellent artists and

have a number of galleries

nationwide. Find them

locally at 43, High Street,

Tunbridge Wells. Check their

information at

www.artiquegalleries.com

or phone

01892 520 571

Shaun Williamson... continued from cover

Art for art's sake...

ABOUT ZAC Zac Thraves has worked in

theatre, television and fi lm for the

last twenty years. He writes stage

plays and has met with success in

two major competitions.

Two of his plays have been

performed at The Oast Theatre in

Tonbridge. He has most recently

performed in a production of The

Three Musketeers, also at the Oast,

directed by Pamela Murphy. Zac

played one of the musketeers in a

tongue-in-cheek version of this well-

loved swashbuckling adventure.

GET IN TOUCH...When he's not performing, Zac

keeps busy attending arts events,

so if you have an event coming up

and would like

a mention in

the magazine,

contact Zac on

arts@

staygo.co.uk

BY...ZAC THRAVES


Remembrance DayOUR TOWN'S

WAR MEMORIALS

On the 11th November

at 11am, we pause for a

moment to remember

those who die in confl ict,

and this is followed on Remembrance

Sunday by memorial services across

the country. At this time of year, poppy

wreathes are laid at war memorials,

but do you ever stop to look at the

memorials themselves?

MEMORIAL TO THE FALLENBuses and shoppers pass by

continually outside the Tunbridge

Wells Museum

and Art Gallery,

but how many

people look

up at the

statue of the

dignifi ed

soldier on the bank above them?

This impressive bronze was created

by sculptor Stanley Nicholson Babb,

a well-known sculptor of the time,

who taught at the Wimbledon School

of Art. It was unveiled by local

clergy and dignitaries on the 11th of

February, 1923, and a plaque beneath

the soldier carries the names of 801

men who lost their lives in the First

World War. A further 171 names were

added from the Second World War.

Every year, the Remembrance Day

parade culmiates in a ceremony at the

memorial. This year, it takes place on

Sunday 14th November, at 11am.

BATTLE OF BRITAINCOMMANDERAt the Mount Pleasant entrance

to Calverley Park, a memorial

stone fi tted with an inscription

commemorates the life of Air Chief

Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, a

by Lisa Miles

Scotsman

who made

his home in

Tunbridge

Wells and

died here

in 1970.

During the

First World War, he commanded a

squadron in the Royal Flying Corps

– the forerunner of the RAF. He later

became Air Chief Marshal and it was

he who pushed for the development

of the Spitfi re and Hurricane planes

that became vital during the Second

World War. He commanded RAF

Fighter Command during the Battle

of Britain and although he lost his

post in 1940, he is credited as the

mastermind behind the victory that

saved Britain from invasion.

VICTORIA CROSS GROVEStep into Dunorlan Park from the

entrance on Bayhall Road and you

will see to your right a grove of young

trees. This is Victoria Cross Grove,

which commemorates 10 men of

Tunbridge Wells who were awarded

the highest military honour this

country can give – the Victoria Cross.

Inaugurated in 2006 to mark the

400th anniversary of the town and

the 150th anniversary of the medal,

this is a quiet place for contemplation.

A sculpture by Charles Gurrey,

inscribed with a extracts from

the specially commissioned poem

Remembrance by Andrew Motion,

marks the spot.

Air Marshal Hugh Dowding


Buses and shoppers pass by

continually outside the Tunbridge

Wells Museum

and Art Gallery,

but how many

people look

up at the

statue of the

dignifi ed

soldier on the bank above them?

This impressive bronze was created

by sculptor Stanley Nicholson Babb,

a well-known sculptor of the time,

who taught at the Wimbledon School

of Art. It was unveiled by local

clergy and dignitaries on the 11th of

February, 1923, and a plaque beneath

the soldier carries the names of 801

men who lost their lives in the First

World War. A further 171 names were

added from the Second World War.

Every year, the Remembrance Day

parade culmiates in a ceremony at the

memorial. This year, it takes place on

Sunday 14th November, at 11am.

BATTLE OF BRITAINCOMMANDERAt the Mount Pleasant entrance

to Calverley Park, a memorial

stone fi tted with an inscription

commemorates the life of Air Chief

Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, a

Air Marshal Hugh Dowding

Victoria Cross medal

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SOME OF OUR TOWN’SGREAT PUBS TELLUS ABOUT THEIR PLANSTO PARTY!

I t's that time of year when

friends and workmates

everywhere are organising

events and sending round

email questionnaires about what

people want to do for the traditional

Christmas festivities. Well, there's

a lot of choice out there, so here are

a few ideas to help you make your

minds up!

Often thought of as a summer venue

because of its wonderful grounds

and amazing views, The Beacon,

tucked away down Tea Garden Lane,

has a great deal to offer over the

winter months as well. Inside, it feels

like a rambling country house and

you can almost imagine yourself as

part of a weekend house party. It has

two comfortable bar areas with easy

chairs and sofas, and is exactly the

kind of place that you can relax in

front of the fi re and read the Sunday

papers before lunch.

DINNER, THEN DANCEWhat makes The

Beacon an ideal

Christmas party

venue, and somewhat

different from most

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others, is that it has private rooms

available for dinner, after which

diners can move to a separate room

for dancing. Private dining rooms can

be made available for up to 40 guests.

Alternatively the large function room

downstairs can accommodate 100

people for both dinner and dancing.

And because there are two bars

at the Beacon, you can be assured of

being served easily in a relaxed manner,

which undoubtedly contributes to the

welcoming atmosphere.

For the Christmas season, lunch is

served Monday to Saturday at £19.75

per person, dinner on Monday to

Thursday evenings at £28 per person

and Friday and Saturday evenings at

£33 per person, including a disco.

Discos can be arranged during

weekday evenings for large parties at

an additional cost of £5 per person.

ON THE MENUFood at The Beacon is a real feast.

Alongside the traditional roast turkey

with chestnut stuffi ng and plum

pudding with brandy sauce, you'll fi nd

such delights as slow roasted English

sirloin, butternut squash purée and

a spiced Maderia jus, followed by the

chef 's selection of cheeses with home-

made pickles and crackers.

And if you fancy eating out on the

big day, the Christmas Day menu is

available at £69.50 per person. A New

Year's Eve fork buffet, desserts and

disco costs from just £32.50 per person.

Accommodation is also available at The

Beacon, in comfortable guest bedrooms,

so that you can take the worry out of

getting home. Christmas party menus

are available to download from the

website and booking is hotting up – so

don't miss out!The Beacon, Tea Garden Lane,

Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JH

www.the-beacon.co.uk

01892 524 252

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

The Beacon has a fi ne collection

of retro radios

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CHRISTMAS HOE-DOWN!Start off Christmas with a bang at

Smith & Western! There’s plenty of

space for large parties, whether it be

an offi ce get-together or a meal with

family and friends. Christmas dinner

is defi nitely Wild West style, with

hearty dishes such as rack of ribs with

home fries and cranberry coleslaw,

followed by the wonderfully sticky

Granny’s toffee apple waffl e. You’ll

even get a free sparkly cowboy hat

included with a 3-course Christmas

menu. So what are you waiting for?

Get those wagons

rolling…

Smith & Western,

Linden Park Road,

Tunbridge Wells,

TN2 5QL

01892 550 750

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pub and you’ll be surprised! It

looks small from the outside but

in actual fact it’s very roomy,

with an open log fi re and a lovely

conservatory restaurant. Check

out the choice of pre-Christmas

party menus – can you resist the

spiced winter pancake?

The Black Horse, 12 High

Street, Pembury, Kent,

TN2 4NY 01892 822 141

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Thorins

FRIENDLY WELCOMEThe Robin Hood in Sandhurst

Road is more than just a pub

– it stands at the heart of the

community. Its large function

room is put to excellent use on a

regular basis for all sorts of events,

ranging from tai chi classes to poker

evenings. It can hold up to 120

people for private functions and is

therefore an ideal place to hire for

a packed-out Christmas party. And

if you want great food and exciting

live music, that can easily be

arranged… just as you like it!

The Robin Hood, Sandhurst

Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3TD

01892 516 153

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Smith & Western,

Linden Park Road,

Tunbridge Wells,


Linden Park Road,

Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells

01892 524252www.the-beacon.co.uk

the beacon

Christmas DayOur Christmas Day Menu is now available - £69.50 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment.

New Year’s EveJoin us to see in the New Year – Fork buff et, desserts & disco:

£37.50 per person in the upstairs restaurant or £32.50 in The Verandah room

TICKET ENTRY ONLY

cosy winters at…

For a romantic Christmas meal,

why not book a table at Thorins?

The cosy atmosphere will bring

an extra-special sparkle to your

evening out. And don’t forget

Downstairs at Thorins! This great

party venue can be hired out for

your private functions, with food

and music supplied to

your own requirements.

Thorins, 9 Nevill

Street, Tunbridge

Wells, TN2

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Scuffed uppers and worn

down soles – again?

Then the kids must need

new shoes! Staying In

& Going Out magazine spoke to

local expert Andrea Afrifa, owner

of Stampede children’s shoe shop in

St Johns Road, about how to fi nd

the right fi t and style for growing

feet – and have a happy shopping

experience.

SHOE FITTING AT STAMPEDEThe growing team of staff at

Stampede are trained by kids

heavyweight school-shoe brand,

Start-rite. ALL staff are also

certifi cated in the art of shoe-

fi tting but Andrea has taken it

one step further by qualifying as

a Master of the Society of Shoe

Fitters, and equipping herself and

colleagues with in-depth specialist

knowledge of shoe-fi tting. Post

Start-rite training, staff are

as qualifi ed as any high street

competitor ‘shoe-fi tter’, however,

Andrea ensures all new recruits

undergo a month-long training

schedule in-store before being

unleashed on the general public.

She not only believes that shoe

fi tting is key but insists on staff

having an understanding of shoe

manufacture, foot anatomy and of

course the thing she really prides

herself on – excellent customer

service and how to work with little

people creating a professional yet

FUN environment.

ANDREA’S FAQSHow often should I check the fi t of

my child’s shoes?

Generally every 8-12 weeks.

Children’s feet grow erratically in

fi ts and starts and could grow by ½

size in this period. Children aged

four and upwards should have shoes

checked every 10-12 weeks (and at

least every 4 months). Stampede staff

are all trained shoe fi tters and will

not recommend a new pair unless

required. Please don’t hesitate to drop

in and ask us simply to check for you.

The measuring gauge showed my

child as being a size 7F although he

has been fi tted with a different size?

A fi tting gauge is only a guide for a

qualifi ed Stampede fi tter to use and is

made specifi cally to fi t Start-rite shoes

– this may mean variations in sizes

with our other brands.

What is the difference between

Clark’s and Start-rite fi ttings?

Clark’s shoes generally measure half a

size bigger and sometimes wider than

a Start-rite shoe.

When should my child start

wearing his fi rst pair of shoes?

When he can walk most of the day

unaided and you want to go outside.

This can be from any time between 7

months and 2 years. A fi rst shoe is to

protect feet and should be designed

around the shape of the feet (slim

at heel and wide at the forepart).

It should respond to the demands

of your little one’s foot i.e. weight

bearing, balance and movement.

They should be fi rm yet snug at the

heel and fl exible at the front.

How can we as parents help look

after our child’s feet?

Make sure socks are good quality

cotton and are not too small or

misshapen. Check toe seams for a

‘casting-off ’ knot which can irritate

toes. Socks which are too small will

restrict growth – throw them out!

Do not hand down shoes. They

take the shape of the previous wearer

and will not support in vital areas.

Keep feet clean. Dry between toes

and cut nails straight across and

gently fi le any corners.

manufacture, foot anatomy and of

service and how to work with little

made specifi cally to fi t Start-rite shoes

– this may mean variations in sizes

with our other brands.

Andrea Afrifa of Stampede

Thanks Andrea for the advice!

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NOVEMBER 2010REMEMBER, REMEMBER...Yes, it's the 5th of November and bonfi re season in the Sussex villages is well underway. Check out our very own RTW Round Table display at Dunorlan Park!

FIREWORKS! Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells

6th Novemberwww.kent.gov.uk

SANTA'S GROTTO OPENS! at Ashdown Forest Llama Park

www.llamapark.co.uk

WAGONS WILL ROLL THIS CHRISTMAS

3 courses for £22.95!

www.smith-western.co.uk

MOULES NIGHTThe last Thursday of

every month at Thorins

www.thorins.co.uk

Happy 59th

Birthday Lou Ferrigno!

Happy 43rd

Birthday Boris Becker!

RIBS NIGHTThe second Thursday of

every month at Thorins

www.thorins.co.uk

BONFIRE NIGHT

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IT’S CHRRRRRISTMAS!The Christmas lights are well and truly on! Shop, eat, drink, dance and be merry...

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LOCAL & LIVE WINTER CONCERT

at Assembly Hall Theatre

www.localandlive.org

CINDERELLA! Panto begins at Assembly Hall Theatre

www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

CHRISTMAS COMEDY CAFE! Trinity's cracking Comedy Cafés this December

www.trinitytheatre.net

WAGONS WILL ROLL THIS CHRISTMAS

3 courses for £22.95!

www.smith-western.co.uk

Happy 38th

Birthday Jude Law!

Happy 52nd

Birthday Nick Park!

ANY XL PIZZA Only £10.99www.papajohns.co.uk

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

BOXING DAY

CHRISTMAS EVE

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE!

at The Beacon – fork buffet, desserts & disco

www.the-beacon.co.uk

the beacon

T H E

Robin Hood Pub

Sandhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells,

Kent TN2 3TD

www.robinhood-tunbridgewells.co.uktel: 01892 516 153

SUNDAY CARVERY AVAILABLE

Private functions…With its own bar and capable of

holding up to 120 people, we can offer the function room at a reasonable

price with or without food, with or without entertainment.

Ring, email or come and see for yourself!

AVAILABLE FOR:Birthday Parties

Engagements • WeddingsConferences • Anniversaries

and much more…TAI CHI CLASSES

GAMES WORKSHOP CLUB every Thursday night

POKER EVENINGS on Sunday nights

BINGO EVENINGS

SENIOR CITIZENS' MENU

Live music…We regularly have live

entertainment at The Robin Hood. This ranges from 15 piece tribute

bands to a simple disco and Karaoke. Keep an eye out on the

website for that event that might be of interest to you.

For regular updates on our live entertainment and events email

us at [email protected] and we’ll put you on our mailing list.


LOCAL & LIVE WINTER CONCERT

The Charlie Rivers Band Paul Dunton Orchestra

A s the Christmas party season gets underway, and following

on from the success of the August festival, Saturday

December 4th marks the date for the fi rst ever Local & Live

Winter Concert at the Assembly Halls, featuring Tunbridge

Wells groups The Charlie Rivers Band and The Paul Dunton Orchestra.

PAUL SAYS: "I am delighted and honoured to be sharing the bill with

The Charlie Rivers Band for this inaugural Local & Live Winter concert.

We are both very ‘fi red up’ about performing at The Assembly Hall; it is

not often that two local acts get the opportunity to play a 1,000 seater

venue such as this. The Charlie Rivers Band have established themselves

as one of the leading acts on the local scene and continue to go from

strength to strength having just recently supported Newton Falkner at

an exclusive gig aboard the HMS Belfast.

PAUL AGAIN: "I will be performing with my entire crew which will

mean 10 violins, 10 cellos, 2 fl utes, guitar and piano alongside vocalist

Fiona Keeler. The music is a fusion of atmospheric pop/alternative with

a classical twist. My infl uences include composers such as Barber and

Rachmaninov and modern-day songwriters such as Neil Young, Damien

Rice and Burt Bacharach."

& the

Tickets are just £10 on the door or available in advance from the box offi ce on 07872 334803 For info please visit:www.thecharlieriversband.com www.pauldunton.co.uk

The Charlie Rivers Band Paul Dunton Orchestra

SEE A SHOW!Surprise someone

with a pair of tickets to a music event or

a show – and maybe they'll take you! Check

out local theatres on pages 2-3!

PLANT A TREEFor all those eco-

warriors out there, you can pay for a

tree to be planted for them in the UK. www.

internationaltreefoundation.org

OFFSET CARBON!An unusual choice, but why not pay for a loved one to have

their carbon emissions offset, making them a

carbon-neutral individual? How cool is that! www.carbonfootprint.com/

individuals.html

OXFAM UNWRAPPEDFor someone who's got everything, give to the developing world on their behalf. Buy a goat for a family or fi x a well. www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped

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