034 FOOD & DRINK


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indulgence, it’s a frightening and worrying fact that food banks here in Kent continue to see an increase in demand. Low incomes, changes to benefi ts, debt, and homelessness are some of the key reasons why, according to anti-poverty charity The Trussell Trust, which runs eight food banks across the county. Here on our doorstep


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in Tunbridge Wells, Nourish Community Foodbank (www. nourishcommunityfoodbank. org.uk) fed 4,614 people in crisis in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas who were provided with three days’ emergency food – 46% were children under 18 years of age. This is a total of 41,526


s thoughts begin to turn to Christmas entertaining, parties and over


meals between 1st April 2016 and 31st Match 2017. Meanwhile, a new eating and shopping habits survey has revealed a ‘throw away’ generation with over half of 18 to 24-year-olds (43%) binning unused food at least once a week – more than double their counterparts in the over 55 age range, many of whom may have lived through the war and rationing.


The survey, carried out for Love Canned Food, an initiative to raise the awareness that tinned food is not only often nutritious but economical too, showed that older shoppers opted for a more ‘waste not, want not’ approach when preparing food – relying on getting imaginative with what they had left over or stocked up on to rustle up a meal – preferring not to throw anything away.


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Reel them in!


The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is holding its annual Fish Supper weekend on 13th-15th October, and encouraging people across the nation to host a fundraising fi sh-themed meal for friends and family to help the charity save lives at sea.


The Duke of York


This traditional pub is situated on the Lower Pantiles Walk, with a cosy upstairs dining room available to hire for your Christmas party. Not only does it lay host to a growing selection of craft beers and real ales, but also a newly-introduced cocktail menu. The stylish and warm environment is helped by a lovely open log fi re. Book a table online at www.dukeofyorktunbridgewells.co.uk • 17 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TD, call 01892 517619.


The campaign supports lifeboat volunteers who often have to leave their loved ones at the dinner table, dropping everything the moment their pager goes off. The RNLI relies on the public to fund its services. Whether it’s a simple


fi sh fi nger sandwich or a more challenging culinary masterpiece, everyone is invited to get involved. • Visit www.rnli.org/fi shsupper


On song at 7 Hotel Diner


If you’re planning a festive party night out or a gathering with family and friends, then make a date in your diary now for these three great events taking place in December at the American retro 7 Hotel Diner. At just £10 per person cover charge you can then choose from the main menu on the night and to save worrying about the cab fare home, why not book a room – £49.95 for two people? 8th December Olly Murs tribute 15th December Lee Jackson as Elvis tribute 22nd December Jason Allen as Michael Buble tribute • London Road, Polhill, Halstead TN14 7AA, call 01959 535890 or visit www.7hoteldiner.co.uk


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