The Whitstable IMP

The Whitstable Imp - What's On

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THE MONTH AHEAD...

Saturday, March 14, 9am-noon, St Alphege Church, High Street, Coffee morning in aid of church. 01227 272786

Saturday, March 14, 9.30am-noon, Church House, Cromwell Road, Mini Market. 01227 272308

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March, 11am to 5pm - Whitstable artist Sarah Stokes, whose lively and colourful paintings have recently been featured in Country Life magazine, will be opening her beachside studio at 26 Island Wall, Whitstable, to the public from. Entrance is free and all are welcome!

Thursday, March 19, 7.30pm, Transition Town - Green spring-cleaning theme - Whistlestop Restaurant, Railway Arch, Belmont Road,

Saturday, March 21, 9am - noon, St Alphege Church, High Street, coffee morning by Tankerton Dance Academy

Saturday 21 March and 18 April, 10.30am-4.30pm - St Mary's Hall, Oxford Street, Whitstable. Seaside Brocante - Antique, Vintage: homeware, jewellery and Vintage/Designer clothes. Enquiries: Cindy Mainwaring: 01227 773037, 07778 318319

Saturday 21st March, 8-10pm - Irish Ceili to celebrate St Patrick's Day. All Saints Church Hall, Church Street. Come along for a knees-up or a sing-along - bring your own musical instruments! No tickets on the door, please call Janice to reserve your tickets in advance, on 07895 457020

Sunday, March 22, 6.30pm, Seasalter Christian Centre, Faversham Road, Redemption Song. A moving combination of powerful theatre, meditation, prayer and corporate worship. Tickets Ł5 adults, Ł3 concessions. Call 01227 276923 or visit the administrator at Seasalter Christian Centre

Friday, March 27, 7.30pm - FUZE underage music venue @ Whitstable Youth & Community Centre. Doors open 7.15pm Ł3.50. (age 13yrs+). Contact fuzewhitstable@gmail.com or go to www.myspace.com/fuzewhitstable

Saturday, March 28, 9am - noon, St Alphege Church, High Street, Cats' Protection coffee morning

Saturday, March 28, 2pm, All Saints Church Hall, Church Street, 3rd Whitstable Scouts Jumble Sale

Tuesday March 31, 7.30pm, Marine Hotel, Tankerton - Diabetes UK Canterbury & Coastal Districts Voluntary Group launch by the Lord Mayor of Canterbury. The President of Diabetes UK will be speaking. A NEW support group for local people with diabetes. Admission free, for further details telephone 01227 273546

Sunday, April 5, 2pm, Gorrell Tank car park, Whitstable Toy Run Association's Egg Run. Bikers will assemble from 1pm and set off at 2pm to distribute eggs to underprivileged children. Donations of eggs are welcome and there will be a snack bar and refreshments available

Second and fourth Saturdays of each month - Whitstable Farmers' Market - St Mary's Hall, Oxford Street, 9.30am- 2pm, selling meat, fruit, vegetables, drink, cakes, crafts and with a Fair Trade cafe on site. Becky Richards 01227 770836

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Samba Pelo Mar Whitstable's own community samba band rehearses Tuesdays 7-9pm at Whitstable Junior School. Call 01227 281838.www.sambapelomar.com

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

Many of these activities may be term-time only, and some have waiting lists or need to be booked. Contact details are included for each listing, so please check before you arrive!

Babies

Enjoy Your Baby - Joy Lane Children's Centre - Tuesdays - New mums should receive an invite through their Health Visitor. Call Carol Fellowes on 01227 594417 for more info

Baby bounce and rhyme - Whitstable Library, Oxford Street, first Tuesday of each month, 11-11.20am. Call 01227 273309

Breastfeeding Clinic - Joy Lane Children's Centre - Tuesdays, monthly, by appointment only, through midwife Ursula. Call 01227 263998

Drop-in baby clinic - Joy Lane Children's Centre - Thursday mornings, 9.30-11, no appointment necessary, just call in to see the health visitor for a chat and have your child weighed. Call 01227 263998

Baby Massage - Whitstable Health Centre - 5-week courses, Friday mornings. 50p per session, massage oil provided. Call Carol Fellowes on 01227 594417 for more info

Baby Massage - Joy Lane Children's Centre. Friday mornings, drop-in from 10-11.30. Call Jo on 01227 594419

Parent and Toddler

Baby Ballet - Fridays 9-9.30am at Tankerton Dance Academy. Activities, dance, and nursery rhymes. Contact Helena Griffiths for more details or to book your place, on 01227 275375

Twinkle Twinkle music group, fun action songs and instruments for children up to 3 years. Fridays 9.30 and 10.30am, the parish social centre, 15A Castle Road, Whitstable. Call Ava for more info on 01227 772893

Button Tots - Lucerne Neighbourhood Centre, Faversham Road, Seasalter. Monday mornings 10-12, call Jane 01227 282732

3 Years Plus Family Group - Westmeads Infant School, Cromwell Road, Monday afternoons 1.45-2.45. Children can play while parents chat and the sessions provide a gentle link to school. Call 01227 272995

Little Alfies - Seasalter Christian Centre, Faversham Road, fortnightly on Monday afternoons at 1.45, call 01227 276795

Story Time - Swalecliffe Library, Herne Bay Road, Swalecliffe, Monday afternoon 2-2.30, just come along or call 01227 792645

Messy Play Sessions - Monday afternoon 12.45- 2.45. Old clothes a requirement! Term time only. Free of charge. Joy Lane Children's Centre - 01227 263998

Playmates - Christian Fellowship Hall, Harbour St - Tuesday mornings 9.15-10.30 or 10.30-11.45. 50p per family. Currently full but spaces expected in New Year - call Diane Wilkin 01227 263393

Tots @ TEC - Tankerton Evangelical Church Hall, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Tuesday mornings 10-11.30, Ł1 per family, open to children from 0-5, call 01227 794328

Seasalter Christian Centre parent and toddler group - Faversham Road, Seasalter, Tuesday afternoons, 1.30-3, Ł1 per family, call Jane Myhill 01227 770257

Little Lights - St Alphege Church, High Street, every Tuesday afternoon 2-2.30pm, call 01227 770221

All Saints Parent and Toddler Group - Shirley Hall, Church Street - Wednesday afternoons, 1.15-2.45. 50p per family. Term-time only - Call Sue Smith 01227 471325

Little Oysters story time - Whitstable Museum and Gallery, last Wednesday of each month, 1.30-2.30pm, Ł2 per child, adults free, stories and crafts for under fives, materials and refreshments provided. Call 01227 276998

Parent and Toddler Group - Joy Lane Children's Centre - Thursday mornings, 9-11.30 in the large crčche room. All welcome. Free of charge - 01227 263998

Chatterbox Baby and Toddler Group - St John's Church Centre, St John's Road, Swalecliffe. Friday mornings, 9.30-11.30, 50p per person including drink and biscuits, open to all with babies or pre-schoolers, call 01227 792835

Story time - Whitstable Library, Oxford Street. Friday afternoon, 2-2.30, call 01227 273309

Friday Fun Group - Middle Wall United Reformed Church - 9.30-11.30am. Ł1 per family. Waiting list, spaces from Spring/Summer '09 - Contact Pat 01227 771766 or Rita 01227 263959

After-School Clubs

Whitstable Majorettes and Pom Teams - 5 years and above at St Peters Church Hall, Cromwell Street, Whitstable, Monday 4-6pm, Ł2 per session

FITNESS

Badminton courts at the Community College, Whitstable, are now available to hire at weekends. The courts are open to the public between 9am and 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 1pm on Sundays. For more information or to book call Kelly Litchfield on 07880 902367

Yoga/Pilates Fitness - Mornings: Monday 10.30am, Wednesday 9.15am; Evenings: Wednesday 8pm, Thursday 8.15pm. Contact Helena Griffiths at Tankerton Dancing Academy for more details or to book your place, on 01227 275375

Salsa-Fit - Fridays 10.30am and 8pm. Contact Helena Griffiths at Tankerton Dancing Academy for more details or to book your place, on 01227 275375

Adult Ballet - Tuesdays 8pm. Contact Helena Griffiths at Tankerton Dancing Academy for more details for more details or to book your place, on 01227 275375

Low impact keep fit - Mondays 12.15-1.15pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact Suzi 07702 386176

Yoga - Mondays 1.20-2.20pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact Suzi 07702 386176

Walk and talk - Wednesdays 10.30am from Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre - enjoy a walk, some fresh air and lively conversation! Contact centre 01227 274880

Keep Fit for over 50s and less active - Wednesdays 12.30-1.30pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact centre 01227 274880

COMMUNITY GUIDE

Clubs/Societies

Arts and crafts for adults - Thursdays 10am-12, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact centre 01227 274880

Book club - First Thursday of each month 6.30-9pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact centre 01227 274880

East Kent Model Railway Society - Wednesdays 7.30pm, at Club house in the Old Dairy (by Castle Stores), Castle Road, Whitstable. Large OO scale layout for members' use. New members welcome, children (from 11+) should be accompanied by responsible adult. Open Day Saturday 18 April. Info: 01227 275157, nickevanscomms@sky.com

Flowers and Crafts Club - Tuesdays 7-9.30pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact 01227 281138

Needles and natter - Thursdays 2.30-4.30pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact centre on 01227 274880

Oyster Lacemakers - Mondays, 4-7pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact Kay 01227 276921

Reading Group - at Swalecliffe Library - are you interested in joining? We need a minimum of 6 people. If you'd like to take part please call the library on 01227 792645

Samba Pelo Mar Whitstable's own community samba band rehearses Tuesdays 7-9pm at Whitstable Junior School. Call 01227 281838. www.sambapelomar.com

Scrabble Club - Mondays 10.30-12.30pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact centre 01227 274880

Short Mat Bowls - Friday and Sunday evenings, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact Eddie 01227 794600

'Stitch and Bitch' Knit Club - Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm at The Film Cafe, 39 Oxford Street, bubble. Call Sue Allen on 07592 020120

Walk and Talk - Wednesdays 10.30am from Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre - enjoy a walk, some fresh air and lively conversation! Contact centre 01227 274880

Whitstable Stroke Club - Fridays 3.30-5.30pm, Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, Contact Avril 01227 266827

Health

NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service - do you have a health-related problem and don't know where to turn? For help finding your way through the local NHS - 0800 085 6606

Local Information and Advice

Dial Kent - information and advice for the disabled people of Kent - Disability Information and Advice Line - Tel: 01227 771155, Minicom: 01227 771645, Fax: 01227 772631, email: enquiries@dialkent.co.uk, www.dialkent.co.uk

NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service - do you have a health-related problem and don't know where to turn? For help finding your way through the local NHS - 0800 085 6606

Local Policing

Inspector for Whitstable: Gordon Etheridge, with Sergeant Dave Brenchley on 01227 86802

Swalecliffe & Tankerton - PC: Steve Pope 01227 868028; PCSO: Graeme Downes 01227 868028

Volunteer Services

Are you elderly or disabled and can't access public transport? Call the Whitstable Volunteer Car Scheme on 01227 264743

Volunteers Needed

Whitstable Volunteer Car Scheme - Volunteer drivers needed to take elderly or disabled to appointments they can't miss. If you have time to volunteer please call 01227 264743

Whitstable Volunteer Centre - Volunteers recruited to work in many different charities. Contact volunteering@whitstablevc.org.uk or call 01227 772248

LOCAL SERVICES

Alternative Therapies

Acupuncture - Nathalie Bachet - Member of the British Acupuncture Council - Gift vouchers available for acupuncture and facial revitalisation acupuncture. Please call Nathalie on 01227 265 708

Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Ear Candles, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage. In the comfort of your own home or in Debra's therapy room. Call Debra Maybourne, Holistic Therapist, 01227 276 881 or 07872 622 023

Hypnotherapy at Q Hypnotherapy, based in Whitstable. Details at www.Qhypnotherapy.co.uk. Call Lisa Barnett on 0800 612 8153

Hypnotherapy for Smoking is the least expensive within a 20 mile radius. Based in Chestfield. Call Peter Corrigan on 01227 792359 or email: peter.corrigan@tesco.net

Reflexology at Body Mind and SOLE - Denise Fasulo, MAR (Member of the Association of Reflexologists). Professional treatment in pleasant surroundings. Call Whitstable 01227 275855

THE ACUPUNCTURE PLACE, WHITSTABLE - Acupuncture for pain relief, migraines, sciatica, back pain. Specialising in gynaecogical, fertility and IVF support. Member of BAcC. Contact: Amanda Thomas Tel:01227 265082 Mob:07763 566710 www.acupunctureplace.co.uk

THE HOLISTIC HEALTH PLACE, WHITSTABLE - Treatments available for adults & children. Homeopathy, Craniosacral Therapy, QX Allergy & Health Testing. Contact: Annette Stein - Tel:01227 265082 Mob:07813778027

Catering

Chrissie's Kitchen - cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more. Specialising in gluten-free, supplying local cafes and restaurants, also available to cater for birthdays, christenings and any special occasion. Call Chrissie on 07511 009 757

Computer Repair

Whitstable Computer Repair - All types of help with your PC, no call-out fee within 10 mile radius of Whitstable. Very competitive rates. www.WhitstableComputerRepair.co.uk or call 0800 224 8824

Curtain Making

Affordable bespoke curtain and blind making service. Free estimates and measuring service. Co-ordinated soft furnishings, kitchenware and fabric gifts. Fabric also available to buy. Call Karen Mansfield Originals 01795 535348 or 07903 193390

Counselling

Whitstable Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre. Feeling unable to cope and need somebody to talk to and think things through? Contact Deborah Gibbons on 01227 261159. Reduced rates for unemployed or those on low incomes

Financial Advice

Beat the Mortgage Credit Crunch. Don't believe all you hear and read. Mortgages/Remortgages readily available. Call for an independent, unbiased, up-to-date quotation - Meridian Consutants, Independent Mortgage Specialists on 01227 266644

Garden Design

Tranquil Earth Natural Garden Design Specializing in creating traditional and contemporary gardens, built with respect for the environment and to encourage wildlife. Visit www.kentgardendesigner.co.uk for garden ideas

Local Lettings

Hillcross Holiday Homes - holiday properties for rent. Deborah Mylcrist 01227 277883, 272261; 07841 021207

'Stowaways' Holiday Cottage. Newly renovated, comfortable 2 bedroom accommodation available for short breaks or weekly lets. Central, 2 mins from town centre, beach & harbour. For photos, search well-known internet site for 'Whitstable Holiday Cottage' or call 01227 264719

Parties

Candles and Home Accessories? Quality fragrant candles in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes. Tri-Glow Reed Diffusers. Have an evening/coffee morning with friends and host a candle party. Monthly Hostess/Guest specials. Call: Karen 07958 575980 www.candlesulite.com

Recycling/Waste Reduction

Help with all aspects of recycling at home, school and in the workplace, including electrical items, go to www.recycle-more.co.uk

The Freecycle Network - an entirely non-profit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about re-use and keeping good stuff out of landfills. See more details at www.freecycle.org

Council Services - Recycling Information: 01227 862 247; Recycling Collections, Banks, Sacks; Domestic Refuse Collection; Dog Fouling: 0800 031 9091; or email environmentalhelpdesk@canterbury.serco.com

Retailers

Allbits Plumbing Supplies Ltd - visit our showroom or call now for great bathroom offers: 01227 281 648

Crackin' Glass - FREE ESTIMATES on replacement single pane glass of all types. To book a free quotation, call 01227 711151

Herne Bay Mobility - Fantastic Offers. Visit the showroom or call for a free catalogue or to arrange a free demonstration on 01227 710055

Home Choice Carpets - Specialist home pattern service for all carpets, vinyls, laminates, woods and rugs. Free underlay, grippers, door bars and fitting on ALL CARPETS. Call for a free estimate on 01227 265544 or 07860 358552

Invicta Gas Ltd - Save up to 40% on your gas bill with a new boiler. Call today for a FREE home quotation: 01227 770 510

The Kitchen Door Company - Why buy a new kitchen when you can change your doors? Over 30 designs in 45 different colours. Doors made to measure. Call 01227 791 850 or 07872 610 326

Premier Electrical Supplies - Comprehensive supply and service with a personal touch. Call 01227 282 386

Ripple Farm Organics - Local and organic vegetable box scheme - weekly delivery to 4 collection points in Whitstable (& other deliveries in East Kent). Visit www.ripplefarmorganics.co.uk

Sunlock Blinds - Blinds for home conservatory or office. Made to measure, vertical, venetians, wooden, rollers, fly-screens, outside canopies. Home visits arranged, free no obligation quotes. Free fitting service. Family-run business 32 years, 01227 281191; 07828 564082

Weddings

Classical Wedding Singer - Make your day really special with beautiful classical music - available for weddings, christenings and any special occasion. Call Christina on 07511 009 757 or Listen Here

Club Class Carriages - Bentleys and Jaguars or the vehicle of your choice, for weddings and special occasions, with a Prestige service all year round. Call 0800 6118 528 or go to www.clubclasscarriages.co.uk for more details

StuArt Photography - Available for weddings & special occasions; studio bookings or in the comfort of your own home. Call for pricing or booking on 07922 535 438

FURTHER AFIELD

Golf

Canterbury Golf Club - less than 25 minutes from Whitstable Town Centre. A Harry Colt Designed Course. 01227 453532

Holiday Lets

Spain - spacious holiday bungalow to rent in Torrevieja Costa Blanca. Sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms). Fully-equipped, close to town and beaches, 50 yds from communal swimming pools and bar serving hot food till 2am. For more details ring Carol, 01227 770581

Italy - B&B and Self Catering accommodation, near to the beaches, mountains and hilltop towns of Abruzzo. Go to www.shanticentre.com

Relaxing breaks

Yoga Holidays at shanticentre.com - half-price yoga holidays available for September 2009. Go to www.shanticentre.com or call 003 908 587 08 273 for further information or to book your place

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