Rural Roundup
Photo by Oscar Briscall-Harvey
Issue Number 48
November 2014
The Community Magazine for Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham
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Hello all, I am so grateful to Joe who has done all the hard work on Rural Roundup this month. I have been away, not enjoying myself, may I say, but at Denman College working under intense pressure to gain a National WI Craft Judges qualification. At least it is over with now, and that’s it, no more studying as far as I am concerned. It doesn’t come easy when you are an oldie!!! I haven’t had mention of any other tall Sunflowers so the prizes go to the Goddens of Kingsdown and Mr & Mrs Landell. (If you could let me have your address I will deliver the small prize). Well done. I have mentioned before about copy for Rural Roundup. We would be grateful if it is not sent in as a A4 Poster, just as a word document in a font no larger than 10 point in upper and lower case and NOT BLOCK CAPITALS. Tthis would reduce our work load considerably by not having to resize and convert the font to fit the space we have available. Any logos or pictures as Jpegs please. Don’t forget that the next issue is a double one to cover December and January events so please remember to send in the appropriate dates. Joe has set up an automated reply to any emails that come in so in future you will see that we have received the copy. We will only reply if there is a problem; otherwise look out for your article to appear in the following issue. All the best, Doreen Clark Ed.
We Wish you a Merry Christmas said Good King Wenceslas on the First Noel. Have you any Holly and Ivy said the We Three Kings? We need your help! Do you recognise any of these Christmas Carols? We need volunteers to join our Carol singing group in December on any of the days between Saturday13th - Wednesday 24th (inclusive) for two hours or so. Every year for nearly 100 years residents of Kingsdown have sung around the village raising money for good causes. All you need are warm clothes, a light to read the Carol sheets (supplied), a good sense of fun and not be frightened of the weather. We welcome Children, Mums, Dads, Aunties, Uncles, Grand Parents and anyone who would like to join us for one or more evenings leading up to Christmas. To volunteer and book your evening slot carol singing ring Sylvia on 373 651, Sue 381 567 or Dina 373 176. Editor:- Doreen Clark, Popinjay Balmoral Road, Kingsdown. CT14 8DB Tel:- 01304 362 333 - Email:- ruralroundup@btinternet.com Treasurers:- Mr Martin & Mrs Helen Rodney-Smith 2 Ringwould Cottage, Back Street, Ringwould, Deal, Kent CT14 8HN Tel:- 01304 373 795 - Email:- helen.rodneysmith@googlemail.com. Rates for advertising - Copy to Editor. (accepted providing space is available) Whole-page single edition £35.25 - Whole-page Annual (10 issues) £325.00 Half-page single edition £19.00 - Half-page Annual (10 issues) £165.00 Third-page single edition £14.00 - Third-page Annual (10 issues) £115.00 Quarter-page single edition £11.00 - Quarter-Page Annual (10 issues) £85.00 Sixth-page single edition £8.00 - Sixth-page Annual (10 issues) £55.00 Colour 10% extra Payment :- All cheques to be made out to “Rural Roundup” and sent to the treasurer please The Editor reserves the right to edit or omit submissions without referral. Articles may not always reflect the opinion of the Church, Parish or Editor. © Rural Roundup 2010
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Kingsdown News correspondent:- Barbara Brooker 51 Balmoral Road. Kingsdown CT14 8BY Tel:- 01304 369 537 or Email the editor direct to ruralroundup@btinternet.com Rural Roundup Distributor - Lesley Dobby Spring Cottage, The Avenue, Kingsdown, CT14 8DX Tel:- 01304 373 331
A musical evening with Sandwich Music Group featuring Kingsdown Singing for Pleasure and Kingsdown Handbell Ringers
Saturday 15th November at 7:30pm St John’s Church, Kingsdown A minimum donation of £5 is suggested Sandwich Music Group Registered charity No. 276236. For any further information please contact Chris on 01304 613 980
Kingsdown Rocks at Xmas Join us for Carols and Mulled Wine, followed by an evening with the popular "One Love" at The Village Hall on Saturday 13th December, look out for more information on the various Village Notice Boards The Trustees of Kingsdown Village Hall Invite you to Christmas at the Hall Saturday 6th December 2014 3.00pm – 5.00pm Performance of Seasonal Songs By The ‘Singing for Pleasure’ Group Charity Christmas Goods & Yummy Cakes on Sale Seasonal Refreshments Raffle (Prize donations appreciated) Details from Jane on 373 774
CHRISTMAS MARKET To help raise money needed for the repairs to the stained-glass windows in Your local church, St John’s Heritage Association are holding, following on from last year’s successful event, another Christmas Market as follows: VENUE: St John’s Church DATE: Thursday 4th December TIME: 7.00pm onwards Tamarisk of Deal, as well as having a stall, will be putting on a fashion show twice during the evening and there will be several other tables/stalls where you can either buy or order a variety of goods/products. These tables/stalls include:Cakes - Jewellery - Cards - Christmas Crafts and decorations The local butcher - Honey There will also be a RAFFLE (including your chance to win your Christmas turkey) and refreshments. Please put the date in your diaries and tell your friends about it as it promises to be another unique evening in the life of the church. Should anyone require more details OR be willing to offer assistance in any way then please contact Norman Gilliland (Tel: 381 589).
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Shaun Roper BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP
Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council
Clerk:- Katie Amaouche, Inglewood, Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8BP Tel:- 01304 729 081 Email: parishclerkrwk@gmail.com
http://www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
20’s Plenty – We need your help and support In November 2012, some 300 residents of the Parish signed a petition in support of reducing the speed limit of traffic in specific roads in our villages from 30mph to 20mph. Since that time, the Parish Council has been accruing funds to help pay for the implementation of such a scheme as estimates of costs were in excess of £9,000. The funds have now been accrued and your Parish Council has recently been in contact with KCC to request a meeting to discuss a number of different issues regarding speed and safety on our roads. Our first request, in June, resulted in a standard letter – that quoted legislation that has been obsolete for nearly two years. Our request for a meeting was turned down as “there have been no recorded incidents in the last three years, this does not provide evidence of a safety problem which could be addressed by lowering the speed limit and therefore we will not be considering your request at this time.” KCC are still refusing to have a meeting to discuss our concerns. So if you are concerned about the safety of the roads in our villages then there is something that you can do to help. The only way that we are going to be able to make our villages safer for pedestrians is to establish tangible community support for 20mph speed limits. So please do sign the petition so that we can show KCC just how much support we have to lower the speed limit in our villages. (If you signed the petition in 2012 to lower the speed limit, we still have your signatures, so there is no need to sign again.) In Ringwould, petitions will be available in Ringwould Church and The Five Bells Pub. In Kingsdown, the petitions will be available in St. John’s Church, The Post Office, the Kings Head, the Rising Sun and the Zetland. Help make the parishes a safe place for all. Thank you. Cathy Sigrist – Parish Councillor, Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council.
Your Community Warden Service is changing
Tell us what you think by 9th Nov at web page www.kent.gov.uk/communitywardenconsultation or ask your Community Warden for a copy of our consultation paper - it details significant reductions
CALLING ALL VILLAGERS St John’s Church, Kingsdown has rented the Town Hall’s Undercroft on the morning of Saturday November 29th. Please donate books, toys, bric-a-brac, cakes, preserves and other saleable items so we can make some more money towards the restoration of YOUR lovely village church. Helpers needed on the day. Please contact Liz Bembridge 374 630 or elizabethbembridge@gmail.com or Bob Wiseman 371 619 or wiseman454@btinternet.com 7
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Dear Villagers, This letter is to let you know about the changes currently going on within our local Kingsdown Scout troop. Unfortunately there is a real risk that the group will fold in the New Year due to a lack of adult leaders. I am currently running the group on my own since our other Assistant Leader stepped down due to work and personal commitments. Volunteer supporters have helped out recently, which has meant that sessions could go ahead with sufficient adult supervision. However, the role of Leader/Assistant Leader is too much for one person to do alone. I have to fit these duties in with juggling shift-work alongside my shift-working husband, caring for our children and fitting in all the usual other family commitments! I am in touch with the District Scout group, which is providing support and I’m prepared to carry on until December. However, unless another Leader/Assistant Leader comes forward before the New Year, I will be forced to reluctantly stand down and the troop will fold. If you or anyone you know (family, friends, work colleagues) would be prepared to join the group I would be very grateful. I was once told that if you had a core leadership team of five, each with different responsibilities, then the group would run smoothly. Many hands make light work as they say! This would be an ideal scenario with the collective coming up with great ideas and progressing the troop. Please think creatively as to how we could solve this issue as the group is an important social resource for our community and is thriving in terms of demand for places. It’s a really important part of our children’s enjoyment and development. 12th Deal (Kingsdown) Scouts meet on a Friday evening at Kingsdown & Ringwould Primary School, 7.30-9pm. If you can help, please contact me on 01304 371 138. Many thanks in advance. Sara Atkinson, Assistant Leader
RNLI Christmas Fair 10.00 to 12.30 Saturday 15th November The Kings Head Kingsdown Hire St John’s (Kingsdown) Village Hall
Everyone Welcome
Registered Charity Number 302777
For all social occasions, parties, receptions & meetings.
Large Main Hall (for up to100) with well equipped kitchen Lower Hall (for up to 24) with tea-making facilities Booking Secretary: Jane Banks Tel:- 01304 373 774 kingsdownvil-
Macmillan Coffee Morning at The Kings Head Kingsdown on Saturday 11th October Thank you to everyone who came along to my McMillan Coffee morning, and thanks to everyone who kindly donated cakes. Thanks especially to Amanda and Alex in the Kings Head for all their help and donating all coffee/tea etc. It was a great success and we raised £285. Thank you all once again Sue Slade
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Head teacher - Jo Hygate Glen Road, Kingsdown, CT14 8DD Tel: 01304 373 734 Secretary - Email: maggibowden@kingsdown-ringwould.kent.sch.uk Wow what a busy first term!.........The school’s sporting season has begun with wins for the League and Tournament Boys’ Football Teams. Our KS1 played competitively in a Multi Skills competition at St Margaret’s and our Girls’ Football Team is just about to compete in its first tournament this year. To further improve sports provision at the school, we have employed a Sports Coach, who works one day a week working alongside teachers and running clubs. The School also is able to offer a Golf Club for our up and coming Rory McIIroys! The House and Charity Monitors have been voted for by our older children. The competition this year was fierce with 30/32 of the children standing for election. From this the following children were elected to be House Captains - Harvey, Maddie, Megan, Joe, Yosef, Holly, Ella and Patrick Our charity this year will be The Autistic Society with Ollie and Harrison as the Monitors. Open Afternoon- If you know any families that have children who are due to start school next academic year please let them know about our Open Afternoon on Thursday 13th November at 1.30pm or I am happy to tour them around the school at their convenience. Just ring the school office for an appointment Jo Hygate Ebola is tearing through West Africa, killing up to 70% of those infected and spreading fear through their communities. We now have a small window to contain this outbreak. Hundreds of children have already died and many thousands more are at risk of catching the disease or being orphaned. Ebola is threatening an entire generation. Save the Children is already on the ground, working with partners, doing whatever it takes to prevent the spread of this disease and protect families from the devastation it causes. We have set up a treatment centre in Liberia and are helping the UK government to set one up in Sierra Leone We need you to help us contain the virus. That is why Save the Children has launched an international appeal to tackle this deadly disease. To donate call 0800 0351 251 or visit savethechildren.org.uk/ebola
Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School Christmas Fayre is on Friday 12th December 2014 from 3. 1 5pm to 5. 30pm. Please come along and support us! Refreshments on sale - mulled wine, hot dogs and mince pies. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto; try your hand on the bottle stall and at lucky dip; grand raffle and many other stalls. Contact the school for further details, or visit the PTFA’s Facebook page.
Term 2 2015 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6
TERM DATES 2014/2015 Tuesday 4th Nov Finish:- Friday 19th Dec Tuesday 6th Jan Finish:- Friday 13th Feb rd Monday 23 Feb Finish:- Wed 1st April Monday 20th April Finish:- Fri 22nd May School closed Mon 4th May (Bank Holiday) Start:- Tuesday 2nd June Finish:- Friday 24th July Start:Start:Start:Start:-
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Ringwould News Tel:- 01304 361 030
correspondent:- Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com
ST NICHOLAS 100 CLUB There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! October Winners w ere J ack Row e (£20) Ursula Bailey (£10) and Kris Fowler (£5). If you want to join, email jeanelizwinn@aol.com or phone me on 361 030 Jean Winn
The Friends of St Nicholas Church, Ringwould
Tea and Chat
meets this month on Thursday 6th November at 2pm in the church social space Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat!
invite
come and enjoy
you to
A Festive Afternoon Tea
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Tea, coffee and festive fare Christmas homemade food and bric a brac to purchase. Please come to give support to the fabric of our beautiful Church.
For that Special Occasion Family parties Christenings Weddings Birthdays Seating up to 120, excellent kitchen facilities, staging and Disabled Access Contact: Bookings Secretary: Mrs M Read 01304 363 528 or visit: www.hallshire.com
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Susan Fairley G.O.s.C
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Eastling Wood Firewood Logs – Available for delivery from April to December All our 8”, 10” and 12” logs are ready for delivery. £90.00 for 1.5 cubic meter load, half load for £55.00
Call Bruce Hill on 07901 515 806 to arrange delivery
The Sandown Clinic
171 Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6NX
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Google http://www.eastlingwood.co.uk We are DEFRA grant aided and have a ten year forestry commission management plan.
St Nicholas Players (Amateur) association with Josef Weinberger Ltd presents
YOU’RE ONLY YOUNG TWICE By Ron Aldrige th
5 to 8th November 2014 Ringwould Village Hall Tickets £5
Box Office 852 560
Coming soon…… The church now has a Wi-Fi connection, so if you are interested in basic (or improvers) computer lessons why not give me a call on 01304 361 030 or text to 07818 828 613. If you can help with training, I would also be pleased to hear from you. Jean Winn
Back by popular demand...Seasiders II - A coastline inspired party Following its hugely successful debut in May 2012, Kingsdown and Ringwould PTFA are once again hosting their coastline inspired party ‘Seasiders II’. The party takes place on Friday 28th November at the Primary School and there is a suggested donation of £15 per ticket. Mini fish & chips and home baked bread are included and DJs from the South Deal School of Disco will keep the dance floor busy. There will also be a licensed bar stocked by Gadds and Borough Wines. The evening is raising funds for a new outdoor classroom and there will be a raffle on the night featuring prizes from Gadds Brewery and Silver Blades Ice Rink, along with a £50 Boden voucher! Doors open 7.15pm - .45pm and seaside-themed fancy dress is encouraged. Please buy tickets by emailing PTFA@kingsdown-ringwould.kent.sch.uk, directly from the school office 01304 373 734 or from Sheila Wright, Lisa Dennison, Claire Lees and Luisa Johnston. They’re selling fast, so don’t miss out!
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Benefice Contacts The Reverend Cathy Sigrist BA Hons The Rectory, Upper Street , Kingsdown CT14 8BJ 01304 373 951 Email: catherine.sigrist@btinternet.com Reader
Mr Norman Gilliland 9 Addelam Close, Deal CT14 9LT Email: normanjg@sky.com
01304 381 589
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Mr John Gray
01304 379 941
Email: jmgray0@btinternet.com
St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown Churchwardens Mr Brian Maynard and Mr Peter Dodkins 01304 381 075 Mr Bob Wiseman Email: wiseman454@btinternet.com 01304 371 619 Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Sarah Spanner
01304 364 222
Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com
01034 361 030
St Nicholas Church, Ringwould Churchwardens Miss Ursula Bailey Mr Patrick MacWilliam Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Lyn Dourthe Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com
01304 360 149 01304 373 888 01304 360 097 01034 361 030
St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Churchwarden Dr Laurence Davey Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Rosemary Davey Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Dr Laurence Davey Email: daveyldavey@aol.com
01304 374 512 01304 374 512 01304 374 512
St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Churchwardens Mr J Boardman Mrs Maggie Crawley E-mail: Maggic1@hotmail.co.uk Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mr P Mold Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mr A Ford
01304 389 402 01304 372 856 01304 371 738 01304 364 989
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Church Services November 2014 Date
Kingsdown
Ringwould
2nd November
9.30am Holy Communion 3.30pm Memorial Service
9.30am Holy Communion
9th November Remembrance Sunday
10.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Prayer & Praise
10.30am Morning Prayer
16th November
9.30am Funday Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion
23rd November
9.30am Holy Communion
9.30am Morning Praise
30th November
10.00am United Benefice Service Holy Communion
6.00pm Taize Service
Date
Sutton
Ripple
2nd November
Sunday @6 Studdal Hall
11.00am Morning Prayer
9th November Remembrance Sunday
10.55am Morning Prayer
10.55am Morning Prayer
16th November
11.00am Holy Communion
6.00pm (BCP) Evensong
23rd November
4.00pm Messy Church Studdal Hall
8.00am (BCP) Holy Communion
For weekday services please check weekly news sheets or the website www.ringwouldchurch.com/’diary’ page. Usually there are the following services: Monday – Sutton Parish Prayers @ 9.00am in Studdal Hall; Wednesday 10.00am Kingsdown, Holy Communion (BCP) Services using the Book of Common Prayer are marked (BCP)
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Sunday 16 November at 9.30am in St John’s Church What happened to Jonah and why? Make whale art and paper boats, sing songs, eat fish fingers and have fun at this informal service. For more details contact John Gray at jmgray2505@gmail.com
Prayer and Praise Service On Sunday 9th November at 6.30pm in St John’s Church and Every Second Sunday of the month A service of worship songs, prayer and reflection. For more details contact John Gray on 01304 379 941 or jmgray2505@gmail.com 19
Ringwould Alpines Plant Centre Dover Road, Ringwould Tel: 01304 360 034
Also Garden Design
Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff
Wide range of hardy plants Shrubs & Trees Alpines & Heathers Herbs & Fruit Seasonal Bedding
Landscaping
Ponds Patios & Drives Maintenance Planting etc
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SUTTON PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE, Downs Rd., East Studdal Good-Sized Hall with Stage, Kitchen, Committee Room
Good Off-Road Parking
All Occasions Catered For
Contact Booking Clerk - 01304
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363 361
Dear Friends,
Everything has its time
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Eccles 3: 1 I always think of November as an “in between” time. By this, I mean that it is a time to look back and also a time to look forward. As the nights begin to draw in and autumn really begins to take a hold, we look back, as once again our thoughts move towards Remembrance Sunday and for many, the Cenotaph, when tributes are paid to all those who gave their life for their country and who came to the aid of others who were fighting for their freedom. As the years passed, there were fewer and fewer “old soldiers”. Unfortunately there are now new generations joining those who march past the Cenotaph, who have fought in recent conflicts. This year, on the 4th of August, we marked the 100th anniversary of the day Britain entered one of the costliest conflicts in history – the First World War – with fighting continuing until the 11th of November 1918, Armistice Day. This war was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” – but as we know, this was not the case, and many millions have been killed or seriously injured since that time and the number, tragically, continues to rise. On 9th November, acts of Remembrance will be held in our parish churches and I would like to invite everyone to come to one of those services and to give thanks and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them We will remember them It is also at this time of year when we look back to remember our loved ones, those whom we remember but see no more. This year our United Benefice Memorial service is at 3.30pm in St. John’s Church Kingsdown on the 2nd November. If you would like the name of a loved one to be read out during the service, then please write their name(s) on the sheets that are in the churches. All are welcome. As I said, I do think of this as an “in between time”, so as well as looking back, it is also a time to look forward – a time to look forward to Advent - a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This year Advent begins on 30th November – and on that evening we will be holding a Taize service at 6.00pm in St. Nicholas Church, Ringwould – a time of prayer and quiet reflection and a time for healing. Again, all are welcome. And so, it is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and a time to look forward to Advent and Christmas and to the young baby who will in time also give his life that we might have life and have it to the full: ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.’ (John 3: 16)
Yours in Christ,
Cathy
Copy closing date Friday 14th November for the December/January Issue Please make a note of this date as it will be strictly adhered to. Therefore any copy received after this date will not be included.
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Local to Kingsdown All domestic plumbing work Central heating installations Boiler Servicing Landlord Gas Safety Certificates Emergency Call outs
For a Free quote: Contact: Fred Roberts Tel: 01304 369 264 07812 664 068
For the control of moles, rabbits and foxes in your grounds or garden
Professional Service
Discreet unmarked Vehicles
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For a free consultation please call Mr S Chidley on 07814 425 480
St Martin’s Emmaus On the (A20) in Dover Tel : 01304 204 550
New Shop Opening at 47 Northgate, Canterbury (near Sainsbury’s) Recycle your unwanted household goods Visit our shops and buy restored, painted & retro furniture
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From the Benefice Registers Funerals: Kingsdown 11th September th
24 September 17th October 24th October
Royston Hubert George Knowles Carlos John Bamford, known as John Ivy Jarvis Alan Pearce
Funeral: Sutton 20th October
Margaret Dunn
Baptisms: Kingsdown 21st September
Matilda Claire Marriott
st Baptism: Ripple 21 September
Lottie Louise Marriott
5th October
Matilda Lily Davies
Kingsdown PCC 100 Club Over the last six months Kingsdown 100 Club has continued to be well supported and we are truly grateful to all of you who contribute. The income produced by the 100 Club helps fund the necessary repairs to the fabric of the church and we have now raised ÂŁ1,627.50 to date. We currently have 73 members and the odds of winning a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize are extremely fair. The more that become members the better the prizes, for 50% of our monthly income is returned to the members in prizes every month, the other 50% goes to the church. Each number costs ÂŁ12 per annum and there is no restriction on just one number. Please support this good cause. In the last six months we have had 14 winners namely: Elizabeth Bembridge Pat Clarke Philip Evemy Margaret Gilling (2) Carol Harvey (2) Graham Hoskins Eiizabeth Luckhurst Sue Martin Bryan Maynard Elizabeth Monk (2) Margaret Perriam Rita Ross George Sharman (2) Elizabeth Threadgold This is a total of 28 different winners in the twelve months. If you are interested in joining, please contact the Club Administrator, David Dobby on 01304 373 331 or by e-mail:- dobby@golfclubsec.co.uk
Church of St John the Evangelist Kingsdown Flower Rota for November 2014 Friday Thursday 31st Oct 13th Nov Liz Deschamps & Helen Evemy th Sunday 9 November: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 14th 29th Nov Lesley Dobby & Jackie Collins Advent Sunday 30th November: No flowers during Advent Any queries please ring Lesley Dobby (373 331), Georgina Maude (389 253) or Barbara Ridout (361 019)
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Would you like to keep bees? See our schedule of courses, talks and demonstrations for the coming year at www.bee-equipment.co.uk. For people of all ages interested in keeping bees. Contact Patrick for more information. This time next year you could be eating your own honey Interested? Contact:- mail@bee-equipment.co.uk or Telephone:- 01227 833 807 24
Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email: daveyldavey@aol.com Tea and Chat in Ripple
Loose Fibres Meetings
Tea and Chat met on October 13th and enjoyed a Celebration of Harvest with harvest hymns and readings. Tea, sandwiches, cakes and chat followed. Our thanks go to all the readers and to Lyn for controlling the singing. Tea and Chat will next meet in the Village Hall on November 10th at 2.00pm.
Ripple Village Hall 9.30am - 12.30pm
November 5th & 19th December 17th & 31st Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778
Bingo Club The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesdays November
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin The Harvest Festival was held in the Church on Sunday, October 5th, preceded by a well attended Harvest Supper in the Village Hall on Saturday, October 4th. Our thanks go to Hugh for donating the main course for the meal. Remembrance Sunday this year is Sunday, November 9th. The Remembrance Day Service will be held in the church on that day, commencing at 10.55am at the War Memorial. The
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Christmas Bazaar will be held in Ripple Village Hall on Saturday, November 15th starting at 2,00pm. The usual attractions of Christmas Goods, Raffle, Cakes Books and Tea will be available. The Church is organising a Quiz Night to be held in Ripple Village Hall on Saturday, November 29th, starting 7,00pm.. Bookings for tables of six should be made with Maureen Bane on 362 971. Bring your own drinks, but light refreshments will be served. £5.00 per person. More Ripple News overleaf ‌.... Vintage & Classic Car Meeting The Plough, Ripple (please note venue) Held on the last Sunday every month From 11.30am
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Ripple Parish Council
Clerk:- Mrs Kath Hastilow, 33, Charles Road, Deal, CT14 9AT Telephone:- 01304 372 235 Email:- ripple.parishclerk@sky.com www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Ripple Bonfire Event. The Annual Bonfire Event is being held on November 5th, so come along, you kids, put your imaginations to the test and enter a Guy in the ‘Best Guy in Ripple’ competition. This event will be held as usual in a field in Pommeus Lane and refreshments will be available for a small charge in the Village Hall. The evening is free, so all we ask is that you buy a burger and some raffle tickets. Any money raised is put back into funding the event. Please come along and enjoy the evening, but NO SPARKLERS, PLEASE (these are not covered by insurance). The Village Hall Car Park will be available, but please ensure that you park safely and with care.
The next two Parish Council meetings will be on November 13th and December 11th. We hope to see you on November 5th and don’t forget your guy! Macmillan Coffee Morning A Macmillan Coffee Morning was held in Ripple Village Hall on Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 12 midday. A total of £306 was raised for this very worthwhile cause, so you to all those who helped at, and supported, the event.
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Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham
Drop in....for coffee, cake and chat Everyone is welcome! ...to join us for a drink and a chat. We meet on alternate Monday mornings 9:30 – 11 in Studdal Church Hall. November 3rd and 17th December 1st and 15th Do come and join us if you can!
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Please note we are not meeting on the 29th December
Sutton PCC 100 Club The lucky winners of the October draw were: 74 Folwell, 4 Branton, 5 Godderidge Subscriptions will need renewing for 2015
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Friday, 21st November 2014 7 00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start Tables of 8 maximum - £3.50 per head. Bring your own food, drink, etc.
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Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council
Clerk: Veronica Harrop (Ronnie) Homestead Farm, Homestead Lane, East Studdal, Dover CT15 5BU 01304 375 142 Email: veronica.harrop@tiscali.co.uk Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council. Some comments arising from Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting.
The street lights in Stoneheap Road and lights near Sutton Church Hall, Downs Rd, have been reported by parishioners as not working or are missing. This will be reported to Highways/street lighting by the Parish Clerk. It was said that the 30mph signs at the top of Strakers Hill had become partly concealed by encroaching hedgerow and that one of the signs had been bent backwards by passing traffic. Mr Stokes said that he would deal with the problems. The Parish Council considered applying to KCC for a 20mph speed limit to be introduced throughout the parish as it has been noticed there has been an increase in traffic not adhering to the present 30mph limit. The Council decided to observe the parish roads so that a visual report may be recorded of places that need traffic calming. The ongoing problems of the flooding issues were discussed. It was said that the soakaways in the Homestead Lane areas had not yet been repaired or cleaned out and also some of the drains. The Parish Council is to contact KCC Highways on the progress of the flooding works. Sutton Pond, Church Hill, Sutton is waiting to be cleared by KCC and they have proposed this to be done during October. There had been several complaints from neighbouring houses that bonfire smoke from the allotments in Ashley had engulfed their gardens. Allotment owners will be asked to be considerate when lighting fires.
Mr & Mrs Vickers were thanked for making the planters on The Green in Homestead Lane look so attractive with pansies. Mr Little said he is hoping to put a Christmas Tree on The Green during December. It was announced that the Albion Football Coaching had started in Studdal Playing Field on Saturday mornings from 10-12 pm. Please email: albionfootballcaoaching@gmail.com if your child is interested in joining. There is room for more children to come and have fun. Please come and join us for an informative evening on your Parish of Sutton. Veronica Harrop - Parish Clerk
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Secretary: - Kathy Erridge Tel: 01304 373 402 Email:- kingsdownandringwouldwi@gmail.com As October was our Annual Meeting there was no speaker. However, we welcomed Barbara Gibson, our WI Adviser, who assisted in the election of the new Committee. Elizabeth Bembridge was re-elected as our President. Refreshments were folowed by a quiz with a Kentish theme, which was very interesting and enjoyed by the members. Our next WI meeting is on Monday 10th November at Kingsdown Village Hall at 2.00pm. Our speaker will be Louise Newell talking about Medieval Re-enactment. Happy Birthday to all with Birthdays in November th
15 Jo Hazell and Sue Gregory, 17th Joan Vonk, 18th Doreen Robertson 27th Margaret Perriam and 28th Jenny Wall
I said last month that I hoped we would have an Indian Summer and September certainly did us proud. But rain has stopped play for the moment which means the bulbs I have bought this year will have to wait another day before they are put into the ground. So I am taking advantage of this time to write my very last article for the Rural Roundup. The AGM took place on Monday 27th October and I stepped down as Chairman having held the position for eleven years. I was on the committee two years before that, making a total of thirteen years on the Garden Society committee. They have been thirteen wonderful years and I am going to miss being involved in the fund raising, the Village Show, the Plant Sale and the monthly meeting. So a very big thank you to all of you – all the committee members and their spouses, all the members (some of whom have been in the Society much longer than me) and everyone else involved some way or other – for you very loyal support and sincerely hope you will give the next Chairman and committee the same support. Be safe and enjoy your gardening . Sue Martin
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Calendar of Events November 2014
November Sun Mon Tues Tues Wed Wed Wed Wed Thur Sun Mon Mon Mon Tues Wed Thur Thur Fri Sat Sat Sat Sun Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun Sun Mon Tues Fri Sat Sat Sun
2nd Memorial Service, Kingsdown Church, 3.30pm 3rd Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am th 4 Primary School: Term 2 starts (ends Friday 19th December) th 4 Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting, Studdal Church, 7.30pm 5th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm 5th Bonfire Event, Ripple 5th-8th St Nicholas Players, Ringwould Village Hall. 5th Kingsdown Lunch Club, details from The Post Office 6th Tea & Chat, Ringwould Church, 2.00pm 9th Remembrance Sunday- see page 19 for Church Services 10th WI Meeting, Ringwould Village Hall, 2.00pm 10th R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, LOC R’would. 7.30pm 10th Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall, 2.00pm 11th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm 12th Closing date for December/January issue of Rural Roundup 13th K & R CEP School, Open Afternoon 1.30pm 13th Ripple Parish Council Meeting 14th K’down Conservation Group, Smugglers’ Supper, School, 7.30pm 15th Musical Evening, St John’s Church, Kingsdown, 7.30pm 15th RNLI Christmas Fair, Kings Head, Kingsdown, 10.00am - 12noon 15th Christmas Bazzar, Ripple Village Hall, 2.00pm 16th Funday Sunday, Kingsdown Church, 9.30am 17th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am 19th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm 21st Quiz Night, Studdal Community Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm 22nd Art and Craft Fair, Ringwould VH 10.00am - 4.30pm 23rd Art and Craft Fair, Ringwould VH 10.00am - 4.30pm 23rd Messy Church, Sutton, 4.00pm 24th Kingsdown Garden Society, Kingsdown School, 7.45pm 25th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm 28th Seasiders 11 Party, K & R School, 7.15pm - 11.45pm 29th St John’s Church, Sale at Deal Undercroft , 9.00am 29th Quiz Night, Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm 30th Vintage Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple 11.30am DIGNIFIED FUNERALS from £995.00 PLUS DISBURSEMENTS
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Clubs & Organisations e. Deal & Dist branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Sarah Spong 01304 363 942 Treasurer:- Gill Hughes 01304 364 188 12th Deal Scout Group Scout Leader:- Chairman Van de Merwe 01304 382 274 Kingsdown Angling Club Chairman:- Mr Richard Appleford 01304 368 804 Secretary:- Danny Bacon Mobile: 07815 134 658 1st Kingsdown Brownies & Guides Brown Owl & Unit Leader:- Miss S Griffiths 01034 367 124 Kingsdown Conservation Group Contact:Chairman Mr Philip Evemy 01304 366 628 Kingsdown Garden Society Chairman:- Mrs Barbara Peel 01304 361 384 Secretary:- Mr T Ridley-Ellis 01304 381 084 Kingsdown Parent & Toddler Group Contact:Mrs Amy Bridges Mobile: 07841 702 249 Kingsdown Pre School Chairman:- Mrs Raeanne Nightingale 01304 360 330 Secretary:- Mrs Rossie Charnley 01304 361 387 Kingsdown & Ringwould Women's Institute President:- Mrs Elizabeth Bembridge 01304 374 630 Secretary:- Mrs Kathy Erridge 01304 373 402 Kingsdown Table Tennis Club Mike Thompson Mobile: 07719 041 240 01304 380 275
Kingsdown Village Hall
Chairman:- Mrs Mary Fish Secretary:- Mrs Jane Banks Loose Fibres Craft Group Contact:Rita Rhodes MS Society Thanet & Deal Helpline Ringwould History Society Chairman:- Mrs Jennifer Van Lens Secretary:- Mrs Mary Read Ripple Bingo Club Mrs Daphne Lee Ripple Tea & Chat Mrs Rosemary Davey Ripple Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator:- Mr Roger Chatfield St John’s Herritage Association Contact:Norman Gilliland St Nicholas Players Chairman:- Mr B Munro Secretary:- Miss Janet Alcock
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01304 361 862 01304 373 774 01304 365 778 Mobile: 07968 123 059 01304 371 289 01304 363 528 01304 365 573
01304 374 512 01304 363 912 01304 381 589 01304 372 065 01304 367 453
Parish Contacts Hall Bookings
Kingsdown & Ringwould School Kingsdown Village Hall Ringwould Village Hall Ripple Village Hall Studdal Church Hall Sutton Community Centre
Maggi Bowden (Sec) 01304 373 734 Jane Banks 01304 373 774 Email: banks_jane@hotmail.co.uk Mrs Mary Read 01304 363 528 Mrs P Scott-Bradford mob: 07967 307 440 Mrs Claire McLaren 01304 371 274 Booking Clerk 01304 363 361
Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council Chairman: Patrick MacWilliam
01304 373 888 Email: patrick.macwilliam@uwclub.net Clerk: Mrs Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081 Email:- parishclerkrwk@gmail.com (Please visit our website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk)
Kingsdown & Ringwould Community Warden & PCSO Community Warden, Malcolm Wells PCSO, Gary Painter
Mobile: 07969 584 181 (new non-emergency number) 101
Ripple Parish Council
Chairman: Mrs Daphne Lee Eastchurch, Sutton Rd., Ripple CT14 8JA Clerk: Mrs Kath Hastilow Email:- ripple.parishclerk@sky.com
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Chairman: Barbara Merriman
01304 365 573 01304 372 235
01304 389 420 Email: merriman610@btinternet.com 01304 375 142 Email: veronica.harrop@tiscali.co.uk
Clerk: Veronica Harrop (Ronnie)
Index Editor/Advertising Rates Kingsdown Kingsdown cont… R’would-w-K’down PC Deal Scouts School/Pre School Ringwould The Warden’s Column Benefice Contacts Church Services Letter from Cathy Parish Register Church Flower Rota
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The 3rd Annual Bulb planting took place during the last week of October and our thanks go to all those members who collected the 2000 bulbs and planted them. We look forward to the Spring display around the village. Smugglers’ Supper on Friday 14th November 2014 at the school – All members should have received an invitation online or hand delivered. Contact Rosie if you haven’t booked yet, as demand has been high. We are looking forward to an entertaining evening, Gregory Holyoake will now be accompanied by our Treasurer David Harding (due to Neil Wright being unwell). Don’t forget the sea chest will be full of treasures for the Tombola, wine or soft drinks will be provided, nautical themed dress is optional, and do bring food. Following KCG’s request to members for “Neighbourhood Niggles” we are delighted to see that DDC has replaced the open litter bin at the end of Boundary Road with a lidded bin, which will hopefully contain the rubbish until it is collected.
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