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Spam sandwiches a hit at ‘wartime’wedding


A WARTIME wedding saw Hunton Village Hall bedecked with bunting, sandbags, an air- raid shelter and even a military UXB warning. Some 45 guests turned out –


many in 1940s dress – to celebrate the marriage of Simon (30) and Annie Friend (28), following a cer- emony at Matfield church. The happy couple danced to


Glenn Miller’s Moonlight Sere- nade as guests tucked into war- time rations, including marmalade jam – made with carrot – mock cream, and Spam sandwiches, which proved very popular. Initially reluctant to don a para- trooper outfit for the occasion, Simon’s dad Paul, said: “At the end of the day, it was their day, and I was glad to join in with an event that was truly wonderful and made them happy.” Paul’s wife Sarah made her out-


fit from an authentic 1940s dress pattern and helped produce miles of bunting to decorate the church. Mr Friend said: “I will remem-


ber the day as very warm and sunny; something Simon will re-


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robbery ordeal YOUNGSTERSskating in a car park at Headcorn are reported to have been robbed by threemenin a white transit-style van. Police want to hear from anyone


who saw the men approach the two teenagers near The Foreman Centre in the High Street between 8.30pm and 9pm on Sunday, July 2. The men rifled through the chil-


dren’s bags, taking money. When one of the victims tried to take the cash back, hewas threatened , before the suspects drove off. All three suspects are said to be


about 18, white and about 6ft tall. One had curly blond hair with


blue eyes, and wore a white T-shirt and dark jeans. The other men have Irish accents.Onehad greasy, brown hair, green T-shirt and trousers; the other had light brown hair and is of medium build. Call police on 01622 604100.


member, too, because of his warm wool RAF officer’s uniform, and for the miles of bunting that built up on the dining room table over the weeks to the big day.” Mr and Mrs Friend moved to Bensted Close, Hunton, from Tun- bridge Wells nearly six years ago. Simon lived with them in the vil- lage – just yards from the hall – be-


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fore moving toWadhurst. Summing up the event, Mr Friend (senior) said: “It was an event that brought two small fam- ilies together into one. Every sin- gle person got involved and had a lovely day.” The newly-weds spent their hon- eymoon in Abergavenny, South Wales.


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HADLOWCollege’s Garden Design Studios are to be the venue for a free information evening on educational courses for gardeners. The college is promoting Royal Horticultural Society and short courses on July 13 from 6pm. Fur- ther information from Pat Crawford on 07771 635684.


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