Ashford Expresso : Issue 1 : 16 March 2012

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What’s going on ? 16 March 2012 Issue: 1 FREE To advertise, contact us on 01233 661470, 07598 843311 or at [email protected] every week, it doesn’t cost a bean! When contacting the companies featured please mention expresso What will your next mobile be? www.mobiles4kent.co.uk Before your next purchase compare the latest deals at: ashford expresso Thank you for reading There are 3 key elements to the success of Ashford Expresso, the establishments that have agreed to distribute Ashford Expresso, the advertisers (so please mention that you saw them here) and you, our faithful reader. Ashford Expresso is a weekly publication which aims to make you smile, help keep business local and raise awareness of local non and not for profit organizations. www.johnlynchphotography.com Mobile Hairstylist & Beauty Therapist Over 10 years experience To book an appointment or for more information about the treatments on offer... ...please call today on: 07540 576360 Specialist Installers of PVCu Cladding, Fascias, Soffits and Guttering Give Your Home A Maintenance Free Exterior ECHI For a FREE no obligation quotation call: 01233 650685 Saving you money on maintenance and adding value to your home www. timpullenandson.co.uk [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES Weekly news to ‘perk’ you up! Read it now or take home for later ASHFORD To receive your copy digitally, email [email protected] FRIDAY 23rd March 2012 8th Pilgrims Puzzler (in aid of the Pilgrims Hospice) at Amos Hall, Ashford Market, Orbital Park from 7:30 to 11pm Contact Marion Brown for entry details 01233 504111 SUNDAY 25th March 2012 The Ashford Leisure Trust Sport Relief Mile at the Julie Rose Stadium from 9:30am to 1pm TUESDAY 3rd April 2012 Ashford Borough Museum in The Churchyard will be open from 11am to 2pm

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Transcript of Ashford Expresso : Issue 1 : 16 March 2012

Page 1: Ashford Expresso : Issue 1 : 16 March 2012

What’s going on ?

16 March 2012 Issue: 1

FREETo advertise, contact us on 01233 661470, 07598 843311

or at [email protected]

every week, it doesn’t cost a bean!

When contacting the companies featured please mention

expresso

What will your next mobile be?

www.mobiles4kent.co.uk

Before your nextpurchase comparethe latest deals at:

ashford expresso

Thank you for readingThere are 3 key elements to the success of AshfordExpresso, the establishments that have agreed to distribute Ashford Expresso, the advertisers (so pleasemention that you saw them here) and you, our faithfulreader.

Ashford Expresso is a weekly publication which aims to make you smile, help keep business local and raise awareness of local non and not for pro�t organizations.

www.johnlynchphotography.com

Mobile Hairstylist & Beauty Therapist

Over 10 years experience

To book an appointment orfor more information aboutthe treatments on offer...

...please call today on:

07540 576360

Specialist Installers of PVCu Cladding, Fascias, Soffits and Guttering

Give Your Home A Maintenance Free Exterior

ECHI

For a FREE no obligation quotation call:

01233 650685Saving you money on maintenance and adding value to your home

www. timpullenandson.co.uk

[email protected]

FREEESTIMATES

Weekly news to ‘perk’ you up! Read it now or take home for later

ASHFORDTo receive your copy digitally, email [email protected]

FRIDAY 23rd March 20128th Pilgrims Puzzler (in aid of the Pilgrims Hospice) at Amos Hall, Ashford Market, Orbital Park from 7:30 to 11pmContact Marion Brown for entry details 01233 504111

SUNDAY 25th March 2012The Ashford Leisure Trust Sport Relief Mileat the Julie Rose Stadium from 9:30am to 1pm

TUESDAY 3rd April 2012Ashford Borough Museum in The Churchyard will be open from 11am to 2pm

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You’re having a latte!

Quizicle! (answers are on the back page)

1. What is the dot over the letter ‘i’ called?

2. Warren Beatty has a famous sister. Who is she?

3. What is Ashfords motto?

4. Anagram: On any screen? (Actor)

5. If February is the shortest month, which month is the longest?

To advertise please contact Matt & Gen Cowell01233 661470 or [email protected]

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Locally speaking

Win a £20 gift voucher!Every week we give you chance to win a £20 gift voucher by simply �nding the hidden co�ee bean which can be found in one of the adverts.

To enter just email the name of the company,your name, address and telephone number to: [email protected]

The draw will take place on the last day of each monthand the winner will be announced in the following issue.

Don’t worry, if your entry is received after the draw has been made, you will be entered into the next draw!

This is what the co�ee bean looks like

Happy hunting!

When contacting the companies featured please mention

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For a Free Initial Consultation Please Contact

Jonathan SimmonsTel: 07729 401676

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In 2005 Ashford was voted the 4th best place to live in the UK.

Ashfords population currently stands at c.112,000

Sir John Furley, one of the founders of St. John Ambulance Service, was born and raised in Ashford at the now Freemasons building in North Street

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Who said that?

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The carrot in its ancient form, was purple not orange!

A snail can sleep for three years

If Barbie were life size, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand 7 feet 2 inches tall and have a neck twice the length of a normal human neck 

The question mark came from a monk habit of writing the Latin word for question, quo, at the end of sentences. Over time, the letters were written vertically to save space and morphed into the ? we write today. Similarly, the exclamation point came from the Latin word "Lo", meaning something important that should be heeded. (Lo and behold)

It was the co�eehouses of England that started the custom of tipping waiters and waitresses. People who wanted good service and better seating would put some money in a tin labelled "To Insure Prompt Service" - hence "TIPS"!

Fascinating facts!

Answers: 1. A tittle 2. Shirley MacLaine 3. With stronger faith 4. Sean Connery 5. October (31 days and 1 hour)!

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