014 FEBRUARY NEWS
SEEK OUT THE snowdrops
A heavenly carpet of snowdrops will provide a magical trail for visitors to follow at Hever Castle & Gardens during this month. Around 70,000 snowdrop bulbs have been planted in the gardens over the past few years including a mix of single and double snowdrops, interspersed with some unusual varieties. Head Gardener Neil Miller
says: “We have planted some exciting varieties in the last few years including Galanthus Athenae – one of the earliest to flower, usually by the end of November, Galanthus Magnet, Galanthus Viridapice and Galanthus Picatus Warham.” The more energetic visitor can also take the peaceful one-hour Hever Lake Walk, which takes you around the perimeter of the 38-acre lake.
Discover the delights of a late winter walk through drifts of snowdrops in the February half-term, from 10th February. Visitors are advised to wrap up warm and are recommend
© Hever Castle & Gardens Steve saddles up!
to wear suitable footwear such as Wellington boots or walking boots as the ground may be boggy in places. • Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG. For more information, opening hours and admission prices, call 01732 865224 or visit
www.hevercastle.co.uk
Steve Clark, 53, from Tonbridge, who saddled up for the 2017 RideLondon- Surrey 100 challenge to raise money for Meningitis Now is urging others to sign up and get involved this year. “I have taken part in the RideLondon-Surrey 100 before and my highlight was swinging round the corner under Admiralty Arch; hearing the thousands of people cheering you on, including family and friends, gives you a huge surge of energy. For about 20 seconds, you know how it would feel to be a professional rider, and then the lactic acid kicks in! If you’re thinking of taking part in the RideLondon-Surrey 100, I would say simply read one of the many leaflets about the families and children affected by this awful disease. Then sign up to do something that will improve your fitness, while competing in an event that will change your life!” • For more information,
visit
www.meningitisnow.org /IndexMagazineTW @IndexMag
CHARITY OF THE MONTH Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains hearing dogs to alert deaf adults and children to important sounds and danger signals, providing independence, security and companionship. Deafness is more than just hearing loss, hearing dogs also help to relieve the stress, isolation and loneliness that deafness can often bring.
Communicating as a deaf person can be very difficult, which can lead to many people with hearing loss avoiding social situations and becoming isolated and lonely. A hearing dog by their side can give a deaf person the feeling of safety, knowing their dog is listening out for
danger sounds which enables them to go about their daily lives confidently, both inside and outside the home. Hearing dogs are trained to each person’s needs, whether that’s alerting them to the fire alarm or letting them know their baby is crying in the night. Each dog is carefully matched with the deaf person who needs their support at around 16 months old and they will help them until they retire around the age of 10.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is organising its annual Great British Dog Walk at Ightham Mote on Saturday 21st April. If you would like to find out more about the
charity or sign up for the walk, visit www.
hearingdogs.org.uk. Tickets cost £10 per adult, children are free and dogs get their own Hearing Dogs bandana. • If you are interested in volunteering for the charity, contact Emily on 01844 340695 or email
emily.lyle@
hearingdogs.org.uk
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