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56 The smack of leather on willow is the quintessential sound of a British summer. The bright red cricket ball is almost iconic, but its design and construction have undergone significant changes over the course of history. The earliest cricket balls were made of leather, stuffed with rags. They were heavy, hard to hit, and needed to be replaced after a few overs. In the 18th century, the cork cores were introduced. These were wound tightly with string before they were covered in leather. This went a long way towards improving durability and bounce. Until the mid-19th century, there was a lot of variation in ball size. It was decided to standardise the balls and the size was fixed at 9 inches (22.86cm) in circumference, with a weight of 5.5 ounces (156g). The ball was also required to be round, smooth, and covered with leather. In the early 20th century, the introduction of machine stitching improved the quality and consistency of cricket balls. The stitching created a more uniform seam, which made the ball easier to grip and allowed bowlers to impart more spin. The use of machine stitching also made the ball more durable, which reduced the need for frequent replacements. Bowlers began to use the seams on cricket balls to achieve different types of movement in the air and when bounced off the pitch, leading to the development of seam and spin bowling. During the 1960s, the introduction of synthetic materials such as PVC and polyurethane led to the development of the plastic cricket ball. These balls were lighter and more durable than traditional leather balls, but they were mostly rejected by the cricketing community, and their use was eventually banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2000 for having a negative impact on the game. Today, cricket balls come in a variety of type for different formats of the game. For example, red balls are used in test cricket, while white balls are used in one-day international (ODI) matches and pink balls are used in day-night test matches. The evolution of the cricket ball has been driven by a desire to improve the game, and its design and construction continue to be refined to meet the needs of modern cricket. By Tom Hancock The story of the cricket ball Seam Bowling - When a bowler holds the ball with the seam facing towards them, it is known as seam bowling. This technique is used to achieve lateral movement in the air or off the pitch. By angling the seam towards the batsman, the bowler can make the ball swing towards the batsman or away from them. This movement can make it difficult for the batsman to judge the ball's trajectory and can lead to wickets being taken. Finger Spin and Wrist Spin Bowling - In finger spin, the bowler holds the ball with their fingers, with the seam running perpendicular to their fingers. By rotating the ball with their fingers, the bowler creates spin causing the ball to turn in the air or off the pitch. Wrist spin is a similar technique, but the bowler releases the ball with a flick of the wrist, which adds extra spin to the ball.
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64 Are you a better than average driver? When asked, most of assert that we are but that would be impossible mathematically! Every day as I drive to and from work it seems that I encounter just about every lunatic and his mother. People on their phones apparently texting; men shaving and women applying eyeliner in their rearview mirror while zooming along in the fast lane. People who don’t use their headlights and fog lights correctly, or at all! And last week I was nearly taken off the road completely by someone who failed to check their blind spot before they began an overtaking manoeuvre. I muttered a few choice words, then caught sight of a speed sign and realised that actually I was driving nearly 10 miles per hour over the speed limit...hmm, maybe I was one of the idiots on another driver’s journey. This was a sobering thought. At home again I looked up the theory part of the current driving test. I passed my own test back in the eighties before this became a requirement. I found an online mock exam and took it without doing any preparation. I passed but not with the full marks I imagined I’d get. I scored 45/50 and the pass mark is 43. All the questions I got wrong were those about icy conditions. I fared somewhat better in the hazard awareness test scoring 68/75 (pass mark 44). I didn’t feel up to taking my practical test again, but I did book a taster session at a local centre which offers advanced drivingskills packages, including skid-pan training, defensive driving, and advanced road skills. It was this last one which interested me particularly and I asked my instructor to assess my normal driving standard. I admit to feeling pleasantly surprised when, after we’d driven around for a while, he said, ‘Not bad actually.’ If he’d left it there I’d have been happy but... ‘Unfortunately,’ he added, ‘You’ve picked up a few bad habits over the years.’ His main criticism was that I under-used my mirrors (at least I didn’t use them to retouch my lipstick while negotiating a roundabout), and he was not at all impressed by my parallel parking skills… which is probably a fair assessment. I enjoyed the session and found it valuable: so valuable that I’ve booked a half-day course which includes use of a skid pad...after my disastrous showing in the theory test I think I need some help handling icy conditions! Perhaps a few more of us would benefit from a refresher course. Anything which makes us safer drivers has to be good thing doesn’t it? By Sarah Davey If you sat your driving test again would you pass? Most Common Bad Habits Driving too fast - especially through built-up areas, roadworks and during wet weather. Under-use of mirrors. Not looking far enough ahead - less reaction time to hazards. Tailgating - driving too close to the car in front. Wrong seating position - generally set too low which affects visibility.
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66 Volunteering your spare time isn't just about helping others; it's a gateway to enriching your own life. Boost Your Personal and Professional Growth - Volunteering offers opportunities to develop new skills and refine existing ones. Whether it's organizing events, or providing educational or emotional support, each task challenges a volunteer in different ways. They cultivate essential skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Volunteering provides practical experience and demonstrates a commitment to community service, which is attractive to potential employers. Moreover, it can be a pathway to discovering new passions or even a career change, as it offers the chance to explore different fields without long-term commitments. Enhance Your Mental Health - Multiple studies have shown that volunteering has a positive impact on mental health. It can provide a sense of purpose, which in turn decreases stress and combats depression. The social aspect of volunteering also contributes to its mental health benefits, as it connects you with others who share similar interests. Strengthen Community Bonds - Connecting people and fostering an environment of cooperation and support helps to build stronger communities. It allows individuals to contribute to their community's growth and resilience, making it a better place for everyone. Volunteering offers more than just the satisfaction of helping others; it is an enriching journey that nurtures your skills, health, and community connections. Where will you volunteer this month? By Sarah Davey National Volunteer Week 3rd-9th June
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70 With libraries shortening their hours and even closing in some areas, it’s time to make use of these wonderful institutions. Here are 5 reasons why. Save money! Book lending is free, and DVD rental is normally around £1. You can read today’s newspaper, or the latest magazine. Just watch out for the fines if you return items late... Community Libraries are great community centres. Mine holds parent and toddler groups, knitting groups, senior citizen coffee mornings and local councillor surgeries. Have a look at what your local library does and meet new people or learn new skills! The Internet Most libraries provide free internet access for members, although you may need to book in advance. This gives you the chance to shop, email, work or just muck about on social networks if you don’t have the internet at home. Education Libraries are brilliant for academic research. All you need in one place. And if your local library doesn’t have what you need, they can order it in for you. Increasingly, your library membership gives you free access to thousands of online articles and journals too. Finally The books! Books are expensive. At a library you have access to your favourite author’s complete works at no cost! It’s also a great way to try before you buy! By Gemma Brown Visit your local library
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Education Primary Schools Cartwright & Kelsey C of E Primary School, School Road, Ash 01304 812539 Eastry C of E Primary School, Cooks Lea, Eastry 01304 611360 Goodnestone Church of England Primary School, The Street, Goodnestone 01304 840329 Hornbeam Primary School Mongeham Rd, Gt Mongeham 01304 374033 Northbourne Primary School, Coldharbour Lane, Northbourne 01304 611376 Preston Primary School, Mill Lane, Preston. 01227 722235 Sandwich Infant School, School Road, Sandwich 01304 612228 Sandwich Junior School, St Barts Rd, Sandwich 01304 612227 Wingham Primary School, School Lane, Wingham 01227 720277 Worth County Primary,The Street, Worth 01304 612148 St Bart’s Out of School Centre, Sandwich Junior School, St Bart’s Rd, Sandwich [4-11yrs] 01304 619800 Secondary Schools Sandwich Technology School, Deal Rd, Sandwich,CT13 0FA 01304 613071 [email protected] Sir Roger Manwood’s Grammar School, Manwood Rd, Sandwich, CT13 9JX [email protected] 01304 613286 Independent Schools Kent College, Canterbury Senior School 01227 763231 Junior School 01227 762436 www.kentcollege.com Northbourne Park School, Bettshanger, Deal 01304 611215 / 611218 www.northbournepark.com St Lawrence College Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7AE Junior School 01843 572912 Senior School 01843 572931 www.slcuk.com St Faith’s at Ash Prep School, The Street, Ash CT3 2HH, 01304 813409 www.stfaithsprep.com [email protected] Wellesley House, Broadstairs , CT10 2DG, 01843 862991 www.wellesleyhouse.org Dover College Infants / Juniors Effingham Crescent, Dover, 01304 244506 Dover College [11-18 years] 01304 205969 Nursery & Pre School Bubbles Nursery,Wilmott Place, Eastry 01304 615487 Busy Bees Pre - School, Worth Village Hall, Worth,CT14 0DE 07912 555537 www.busybeesworth.co.uk Sandcastles Nursery at St Faith’s Prep School The Street, Ash CT3 2HH 01304 813409 www.stfaithsprep.com [email protected] St Bart’s Day Nurseries, 17 Dover Rd, Sandwich CT13 OBS 1304 1304 615129 [email protected] See Saw Pre-School, Wingham Village Hall,School Lane, Wingham 07851057213 Staple Pre - School, Village Hall, Mill Lane, Staple 07816 841429 Parent & Toddler Preston Tots Preston Village Hall, Mill Lane, Preston CT3 IHB Fridays 10-11.30am @PrestonTots 07799356817 Mums & Toddlers, Ash Village Hall Mondays 10.00 -11.30am 01304 813249 Toddler Group, Church Hall, Parish Church of St Clement, Sandwich Tuesdays 1.30-3.00pm Staple P & T Staple Village Hall Wednesday 1.15 - 2.45pm Humpty Dumpty, Eastry Village Hall Thursdays 10 -12 [term time only] Contact Lisa / Karen 01304 613238 Tiny Tots, Sandcastles Nursery at St Faith’s Prep School, 5, The Street Ash CT3 2HH Free session-open to everyone. Further Education Canterbury College, New Dover Rd, Canterbury 01227 811188 www.canterburycollege.ac.uk Canterbury Christchurch University, North Holmes Rd, Canterbury 01227 767700 Adult Education WEA. Adult Education across East Kent www.weaeastkent.org Kent Adult Education Service, College Rd, Sittingbourne 0846 6065600 The Sandwich Times 75
Ash Library Ash Village Hall 01304 812440 Sandwich Library 13 Market St, Sandwich 03000 41 31 31 [email protected] Tuesday,Thursday, Friday 9.30 am-5.00 pm Saturday 9.30am -3pm PCs and Wi-Fi need to be booked in advance Citizens Advice Bureau, Dover, Deal & District -Sandwich 01304 612811 Thurs 10.00 -15.00 www.doverdealadvice.co.uk Citizens Rights for Older People 01227 789777 Department of Social Security / Benefits Agency 01304 868000 Social Services 01304 204915 The Pension Service 0845 606265 White Cliffs Housing Association 01304 829152 Alcoholics Anonymous 01227 455557 www.eastkentaa.org Carer’s Support Dover District & Thanet 80 Middle St, Deal,CT14 6HL 01304 364637 [email protected] www.carers-doverdistrictandthanet.org Families Anonymous 08451 200 660 www.famanon.org.uk Narcotics Anonymous 07071 501 260 www.ukna.org Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 www.al-anon.org.uk JobcentrePlus, Dover 01304 866100 Kent Highways 03000 418181 www.kent.gov.uk/ roads_and_transport.aspx Sandwich Town Council Town Clerk’s Office, Guildhall Sandwich, CT13 9AH 01304 617197 Dover District Council 01304 821199 Dover District Council Sandwich Area Office Guildhall - Tuesday/Thursday 9am -12.30, 1.30 - 4.30pm 01304 821199 Kent County Council County Hall, Maidstone 03000 414141 Tourist Information The Guildhall, Sandwich 01304 613565 The Phoenix Centre Jubilee Rd, Sandwich CT13 0QP 01304 611106 / 07727 165307 www.thephoenixcentre.org Sandwich Fire Station Ash Rd, Sandwich 01304 617774 Eastry Fire Station 01304 717799 National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 Port of Dover 01304 240400 Stagecoach East Kent 0870 2433711 P & 0 Ferries 08716 642121 DFDS 08715747235 KENT POLICE 101 [non- emergencies] 999 [in emergencies] [email protected] Churches Canterbury Cathedral 01227 762862 www.canterbury-cathedral.org The Carpenters Arms, Sandwich 07855 366589 01304 721627 Deal Salvation Army, West Street, Deal CT14 6AZ 01304 375398 www.dealsalvationarmy.org.uk St Nicholas Church The Street, Ash 01304 812296 St Mary the Virgin Church St, Eastry 01304 611323 St Mary the Virgin, Wingham St Clements C of E The Rectory, Knightrider Street, Sandwich 01304 613138 Sandwich United Reformed Church, Cattle Market, Sandwich 01304 617834 www.sandwich-urc.co.uk St Andrews Roman Catholic St Georges Rd, Sandwich 01304 374870 St Richards & St Nicholas Sholden 01304 374076 St James the Great, Staple 01304 612586 St Mary the Blessed Virgin Woodnesborough 01304 612586 St Peter & St Paul, Worth 01304 613138 Church Community & The Sandwich Times 76
Doctors Sandwich Medical Practice 01304 619790 www.sandwichmedicalpractice.co.uk The Surgery Chilton Place, Ash 01304 812227 Wingham Surgery 2 North Court Road, Wingham 01227 720205 Hospitals NHS Victoria Hospital, London Road, Deal 01304 865400 QEQM Ramsgate Road, Margate CT9 4AN 01843 225544 Kent & Canterbury, Ethelbert Rd, Canterbury 01227 766877 Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Rd, Dover CT17 0HD 01304 222510 William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0LZ 01233 633331 Eastern and Coastal Kent Primary Care Trust 01227 795050 [email protected] Patient Advice & Liaison Service [PALS] 0800 0856606 [email protected] Dentists New Street Dental Practice, Sandwich, CT13 9BB 01304 806513 www.newstreetdentalpractice.co.uk Preston House Dental Practice 29 High St, Sandwich 01304 612075 Wingham Dental Practice 66 High St, Wingham 01227 720284 Healthcare The Sandwich Times Your Local Member of Parliament Craig Mackinlay MP South Thanet Tel 01843 603242 [email protected] Private Medical Services BMI Chaucer Nackington Rd,Canterbury 01227 825100 Spencer Wing, QEQM Ramsgate Road, Margate 01843 234555 Chemists Boots Pharmacy 22, The Street, Ash 01304 812242 Eastry Pharmacy The Cross, Eastry 01304 611362 Boots Pharmacy 12 Market St, Sandwich 01304 612047 Urgent 999 Tibetan Buddhist group jhampa.org.uk Zoom meetings Thursday 7.30 pm 77
Cinemas Empire Cinema Delf Street, Sandwich 01304 620480 Silver Screen Cinema Castle Street, Dover 01304 228000 Odeon Cinema Canterbury 08712 244 007 Vue Westwood Cross, Thanet 08712 240 240 Cineworld, Ashford Eureka Entertainment Centre Ashford 0871 200 2000 Theatres Marlow Theatre, Canterbury 01227 787787 www.marlowtheatre.com Theatre Royal, Margate 0845 1301786 Art Galleries Turner Contemporary, Margate, Kent CT9 1HG 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org www.theatreroyalmargate.com St Mary’s Arts Centre Sandwich 0794 1982455 www.stmarysartscentre.org.uk St Peters Church, Sandwich 01304 617295 www.visitchurches.org.uk/ sandwich Castles Deal Castle, Marine Rd, Deal, CT14 7BA 01304 372762 www.english-heritage.org.uk/deal Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover CT16 1HU www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover Richborough Castle, Sandwich CT13 9JW, 01304 612013 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ richborough Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Rd, Deal, CT14 7LJ www.english-heritage.org.uk/walmer Sports Facilities Sandwich Leisure Centre Deal Rd, Sandwich, 01304 614947 The Fitness Connection, High Street, Sandwich 01304 614000 Ash Bowls Club, Moat Lane, Ash 01304 813629 [email protected] Ash RFC [Youth Section] Ash Recreation Ground, Queens Rd, www.pitchero.com/clubs/ashrfc/ 07889 519800 Sandwich Lawn Tennis Club Sandown Rd, Sandwich www.sandwichtennis.net Sandwich Town Cricket Club The Butts & Gazen Salts Recreation Grounds. 01304 617 357 www.sandwichtown.play-cricket.com Wingham Tennis Club Wingham Recreation Ground 07956 354990 [email protected] Jelly Legs Running Club Canterbury, Whitstable & Deal 01227 830984 www.jelly-legs.co.uk Local sights & walks White Mill Rural Heritage Centre, The Causeway, Ash Rd, Sandwich 07754 147496 Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust, Guildford Rd, Sandwich Bay 01304 617341 www.sbbot.co.uk Betteshanger Park [email protected] 01304 619227 Gazen Salts Nature Reserve, Strand St. Sandwich 07889866959 Monk’s Wall Nature Reserve 01304 617197 [Contact Town Clerk -Guildhall] Stodmarsh Nature Reserve Stodmarsh, Canterbury 07767 321053 www.naturalengland.org.uk Stour Valley Walk www.kent.gov.uk/leisure Saxon Shore Way www.kent.gov.uk/leisure Sandwich River Bus & Seal Spotting 07958376183 www.sandwichriverbus.co.uk www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk www.visitthanet.co.uk www.visitkent.co.uk Sport & Leisure The Sandwich Times 78
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