Rural Roundup
With thanks to Sue and Malcolm Gregory
Issue Number 53
May, 2015
The Community Magazine for Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham
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Hello All - it’s Joe Wall again! Yes, I know, you are asking yourself “where is Doreen our favourite Editor?”. Well, as some of you may know Doreen is due surgery on a painful knee as I write this. I am sure you will want to join me in wishing her all the best with the surgery itself and for a speedy and full recovery. This month we give readers plenty of notice (growing time ! ! ) for the 2015 Gardens in Bloom competition - see page 5 for details. The competition is a tangible aspect of our community, our shared social values and responsibilities. Such shared customs and the agencies that run them become part of our wider social history, that also includes trades and establishments (fishing, shops, pubs and other buildings such as village halls, churches, houses and archaeological remains) and most importantly the people living and working in the area. In one sense we are all a product of our past so the importance of our social history cannot be over-emphasised. This is why I joined Kingsdown Conservation Group (KCG and on the topic of flowers thanks to the KCG Committee for the help they provided with bulbs and hanging baskets for Kingsdown village - see page 9) and will support other groups involved in our social history or heritage. It is fantastic that interest and involvement in local history is healthy (see the front cover as well as below and the Kingsdown History website full of old pictures at http://www.kingsdownhistory.org.uk/). I am also aware from my wife Jenny that there is a growing interest amongst the various groups and individuals toward collaborating with one another - it is worth the effort ! Joe
Ringwould History Society ‘The Way We Were’ Do you have any old photographs and memorabilia of Ringwould and Kingsdown to help us with this year’s exhibition? We are particularly looking for old photographs, newspaper cuttings, family records / stories, information about the churches, schools, recreation and the agricultural history of our parish. The exhibition takes place the weekend of August 8th - 9th from 11am - 4pm both Saturday and Sunday in Ringwould Village Hall If you can help us please contact Jean Winn on 361 030 or email jean.winn@gmail.com 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
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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 opinion of the Church, Parish or Editor. © Rural Roundup 2010
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BROADSTAIRS GLASS Est. 1971 Now covering Kingsdown Walmer and Deal All aspects of glazing undertaken. Installation of and repairs to UPVC windows, including misted units. No job too small!! Highly competitive rates. TEL: 07932 140 203
The Calf Shed Farm Shop at the home of Solley’s Farms Ice Cream Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm and Sunday 10am – 2pm Fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, Apple Juice, Bread, Eggs, Cakes and Solley’s Ice Cream Plus many other groceries too! Tel: 01304 374 100 Mobile: 07983 405 151 Email: info@solleysicecream.co.uk The Dairy, Ripple CT14 8JL
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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 Sixth Kingsdown Garage Safari - Sunday 10th May from 9am To have a stall outside your house is £10 If interested you must register and pay by Friday 1st May. Ring Rita or Rex Martin on 01304 375 766 Maps on Sale, on the Day from: Dell’s Newsagents—1 Courtlands (Kingsdown Road) - The Village Hall & Hillcroft (top of Kingsdown hill)
ART Photography & Contemporary Artefacts An Exhibition is being organised in Kingsdown Village Hall 1st & 2nd August Anybody wishing to exhibit any of their work please contact Jeanette Divito 07815 847 015 please for more details
Front Gardens in Bloom for Kingsdown & Ringwould A prize of a £100 will be awarded for the most attractive garden/frontage in each Village Along with prizes for 2nd & 3rd and certificates for Runners-up During the week beginning Saturday 18 th July 2015, Members of Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council will tour the two villages to select the most attractive garden/frontage in each village of Kingsdown & Ringwould.
Those without a front garden may display containers, hanging baskets etc. or you can even pretty-up an adjacent front verge. To register your intention to take part please telephone: Katie on 01304 729 081 or email: parishclerkrwk@gmail.com
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KINGSDOWN PRE-SCHOOL We offer a caring stimulating environment for children aged 2¼ to 5 years During Term Time Monday - Friday 9.15am – 12.15pm Lunch sessions available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for further details call (01304) 379 727 or 07968 263 185
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Back/Neck Pain Arthritis Sports Injuries 87, Blenheim Road Deal, Kent CT14 7DE
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Tel: (01304) 373 229 Also a
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Shaun Roper BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP (Chartered Physiotherapist)
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
This meeting was the last to be held by the Parish Council in its present form. Three members are not standing for re-election, Chairman Councillor Patrick Macwilliam, Rev Cathy Sigrist and Mark Thomas. There are fifteen local residents standing for election to the Parish Council on May 7th including six existing councillors. The retiring chair expressed disappointment that none of the new candidates had been able to attend the meeting to see something of the work of the council. Councillor Clark reported that preparations for this year’s Garden in Bloom competition are well in hand and full details can be can be found in Rural Roundup. Members commended the Kingsdown Conservation Group for the hard work which they put in to help prepare the Kingsdown Conservation Area Character Appraisal consultation which recommends extending the conservation area in the village. The chairman informed members that the Kent coastal access report setting out details of a coastal footpath from Ramsgate to Folkestone had been published. Because of cliff falls and other safety issues the rifle range will not be included in what is termed as spreading room, which normally includes any land to seaward of the coast path. The path from Kingsdown towards St Margaret’s will be along the cliff tops as originally planned. Members were reminded that the Parish Council had already decided not to create a neighbourhood plan as part of their response to the community rights questionnaire on neighbourhood planning, assets of community value and general power of competence. Full reasons for this decision are available on the Council’s website. Councillor Broadley reported that at a recent meeting of the Dover District Council’s Planning Committee which he had attended the work of the Parish Council’s Planning Committee was commended.
Councillor Bucknell outlined plans for the Annual Village meeting which he and Councillors Jackaman and Broadley had organised. The next time the Parish Council meets will be after the election on May 11th when the retiring chair will open the meeting by welcoming the new members and then supervising the election of a new chair after which he will step down. Cllr. James Murray
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On Sunday 17th May at 9.30am in St John’s Church, Kingsdown is
Funday Sunday!
Kingsdown & Ringwould Quilt and Craft Show.
Spring Bank Holiday 23rd - 25th May to be held at St John`s Church, Kingsdown. please contact:Masheeda Downing 01304 360 850 Prue Bell 01304 367 701 or Pat Macfarlane 01304 373 997
Hire St John’s (Kingsdown) Village Hall Registered Charity Number 302777
How did Jesus feed 5000 people? Come and play fishy games, sing songs, make crafts and have fun at this active service for all! Refreshments included
Please bring a donation of tinned or packet food for the Deal Food Bank For more details contact John Gray at jmgray2505@ gmail.com or Catherine Stone on THE PHANTOM TEASPOON NICKER OF OLD KINGSDOWN VILLAGE It is with humility that the WI, pillars of the community, have to confess that we have a secret thief in our midst who has a penchant for teaspoons. Villagers, be sure we will find them out and punish severely! You will be glad to know that said spoons are once again gracing their familiar shelf in the village hall kitchen. I pray your indulgence, Elizabeth Bembridge, WI President Jack and Florence admiring the bulbs they planted up on Victoria Road
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 www.kingsdownvilllagehall.org.uk 9
Telephone: 01304 369 678 mobile: 07974 763 121
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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
Term 5 Term 6
TERM DATES 2015 Start:- Monday 20th April Finish:- Fri 22nd May School closed Mon 4th May (Bank Holiday) Start:- Tuesday 2nd June Finish:- Friday 24th July
Save the Children Emergency - Vanautu Appeal Up to 75,000 children in Vanuatu are in desperate need of clean water, food and shelter following Cyclone Pam, the worst storm to hit the Pacific. Our teams have been working in the country for 30 years so were able to respond immediately. Save the Children is one of the 14 charities that makes up the Disasters Emergency Fund and respond whenever a joint appeal of those charities is announced. However, we also have our own Emergency Fund that allows us to act quickly when disasters like this strike. The quicker we respond with this fund, the more lives can be saved. We have given £67,000 from our Emergency Fund to help provide children in Vanuatu with the help they need. Our teams are distributing emergency supplies including food, equipment to provide clean water to communities, emergency shelter kits for home repairs, hygiene equipment to keep communities clean, safe and healthy and essential household items including blankets and mattresses. Just £21 will buy five mosquito nets that will allow 5 families to sleep soundly to protect themselves from malaria. The next quiz in aid of Save the Children is at the Deal Vics Cricket Club CT14 7RQ on May 28th at 7pm for 7.30 pm. All teams welcome £2 per person. Sarah Spong
Sixteen year old Italian school boy ‘Nicolas’ seeks family to stay with for two – four weeks in July to improve his English. Can work in house and garden to help earn keep, or do an exchange. Please contact Christopher Lockie at clockie_47@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE Guinea pig hutch suitable for two. Has upstairs bedroom and ramp to underneath run, four years old but in good condition. £10. Phone Ronnie 0304 375 142
A date for your diary
Treasure hunt
Sun. 7th June Start at Deal pier to Kingsdown Village Hall see posters for more details
THE 4th KINGSDOWN
‘CAKE OFF’ Bakers entry: £3 – All proceeds towards the Kingsdown Music Festival CATEGORIES! Men, Women & Children (under 12s) Bake at home and bring entry along for start …. PRIZES! Winners Trophy in each category and many others JUDGING! Bakers also judge (think ‘Come Dine with Me’) INDULGE! Rather taste than bake? Buy cakes; eat there and take a cake box for later! AND MORE ….’Tea and coffee’, ‘Guess the weight of the cake’, ‘Guess the ingredients’
Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 2 pm, Kingsdown Village Hall
Need more info? 07860631609
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Colin McKee
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Quality and satisfaction guaranteed Tel : 01304 364 444 Mob : 07745 191 412 Email:colinmckeemm@gmail.com Based in Kingsdown 12
Ringwould News Tel:- 01304 361 030
correspondent:- Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com
Tea and Chat meets this month on Thursday 7th May at 2pm in the church social space
FOR HIRE RINGWOULD VILLAGE HALL
Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! £1, why not come along? This months activity ‘a surprise’!
ST NICHOLAS
100 CLUB There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! April Winners were Mary Read (£20) John Friend (£10) and ( £5) John Winn If you want to join, e mail jeanelizwinn@aol.com or phone me on 361 030 Jean Winn
Computer Lessons in Ringwould Church Puzzled by your ipad, don’t know how to Skype? We can help.
For that Special Occasion Family parties Christenings Weddings Birthdays Seating up to 120, excellent kitchen facilities, staging and Disabled Access Contact: Bookings Mr Patrick MacWilliam 01304 373 888 Mobile: 07813 098 571 or visit: www.hallshire.com
St Nicholas Players Present
BOEING-BOEING
By Marc Camoletti On 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd May 2015 At Ringwould Village Hall Curtain-up at 7.30pm Tickets £5.00 Box Office Tel: 01304 852 560
Normally on Thursday mornings, but we are adaptable, lessons are free to all. Please call 01304 361 030 to book a lesson slot, you are never too old to learn! Jean Winn 13
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The Sandown Clinic
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Ringwould with Kingsdown Police Community Support Surgeries
Please see the below dates and venues for residents to attend and speak with the PCSO Neighbourhood panel meeting Date and time: Sunday 24 May 2015 10.00 am - 11.00 am Venue: Kingsdown Village Hall Surgery Date and time: Sunday 14 June 2015 10.00 am- 11.00 am Venue: Kingsdown Village Hall
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BAY GAS SERVICES
22 years British Gas Experience Gas appliances and heating installed, repaired and serviced including LPG and Landlord Certificates
Tel: 01304 852 852 Mob: 07900 194 773 Email:- baygas@yahoo.co.uk Geoff Ellis New House, Sholden New Road, Sholden, Deal. CT14 OAF
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Carpet Cleaning Over 7,910 Local Clients Have Trusted Us To Safely Clean Their 6.5 Million Sq Feet of Carpets And 1000,s of Chairs and Sofas in Our 24 Years As Internationally Qualified Cleaning Specialists. Our cleaning system, seen on TV’s ’How clean is your house’, safely removes dirt, oily soils, most everyday stains and stale odours, leaving just soft, clean, fresh carpets, usable in under an hour. With our ‘Try Before You Buy’ Guarantee, you can see how your carpets look BEFORE you commit to paying for our service! If you’re not happy, we’ll leave and you’ll owe nothing, the cleaning is free!
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Services for May 2015 Date
Kingsdown
Ringwould
Sutton
Ripple
3rd May
9.30am Holy Communion
9.30am Holy Communion
Studdal @6 Studdal Hall
11am Morning Prayer
9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Safari Songs of Praise*
9.30am (BCP) Matins
11.00am (BCP) Matins
8 am (BCP) Holy Communion
17th May
9.30am Funday Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion
11.00am Holy Communion
6.00pm (BCP) Evensong
24th May
9.30am Holy Communion
9.30am Prayer and Praise
4pm Messy Church At Studdal Hall
8am (BCP) Holy Communion
10th May
31st May
10am United Service at Sutton
For weekday services please check weekly news sheets or the website www.ringwouldchurch.com/ ’diary’ page .There are usually Friday – Sutton Parish Prayers @10am in Studdal Hall; Wednesday 10am, Kingsdown ,Holy Communion (BCP) Services using the Book of Common Prayer are marked (BCP) *with bacon rolls + St. John’s Hand bells ringing “Land of hope and Glory” at 11.00am to commemorate VE day.
St John’s Heritage Association, Kingsdown Forthcoming Events We are holding our Summer Concert in St John’s church on 5th June at 7.30pm. Doors will open at 7.00pm. Entry will be £5 per person and £12 for a family. Refreshments will be available in the interval. Tickets may be purchased on the door or in advance from Sue Parker-White at 368 860 or parkerwhite@btinternet.com after the 1st May. We are also staging a ‘Last night of the Proms’ on the 12th September and another ‘Fashion Show & Christmas Fair’ on 28th November. Please keep a note of these events in your diaries These will be fun evenings and your support will be most appreciated. David L Dobby Copy closing date Monday 18th May for June 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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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
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01304 381 589
Email: jmgray2505@gmail.com 01304 379 941 Email: fordyforge@btinternet.com 01304 364 989
St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown
Churchwardens 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 Email: 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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Ringwould Alpines Plant Centre Dover Road, Ringwould Tel: 01304 360 034
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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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Dear Friends The General Election – The Bishops’ Pastoral Letter The Fixed Term Parliaments Act means that we have known the date of the next General Election, May 7th, for a long time and in this context the House of Bishops has had an opportunity to reflect on some of the social, political and spiritual challenges facing our nation today – and I would like to share just some of these with you. The Bishops’ Pastoral Letter does not indicate preference for any single political party or programme. It does, however, encourage Christians to engage positively in our political processes, to use their vote and to value hard won democratic freedoms. More specifically it reminds Anglicans of some important features of Christian belief, namely that God’s creation is good, that human being are made in God’s image and likeness, that Jesus Christ came to live alongside us, and that we are called to follow His teaching to love one another as He has loved us. Christians engage in acts of service to the wider community as a natural consequence of their faith. In recent years the food banks which have sprung up all over the country have largely been established by Christians of all denominations and traditions. Equally people in the Church of England and other churches have supported the homeless, the unemployed, those affected by drug and alcohol misuse and many other social issues. In another field the Church of England has employed many more youth workers in the past decade whilst such workers paid from public funding have diminished considerably. These things are not done to criticise lack of provision by government, whether national or local, but because there are needs which should be recognised and met. Such active service means the Church of England has first-hand local experience of the challenges in our communities throughout the country. Our society needs intermediate institutions such as our churches which serve the common good and build strong community life. Everything cannot be left to government. Yet we often seem to assume governments are onmicompetent. As we approach a General Election, Christians should not place upon any government wholly unrealistic expectations. We recognise every government is imperfect but Christians are not put off politics by that. We believe the world is good and created by God but disordered by human faults (sin). Christians can therefore cope with defective institutions. Viewed in simply human terms the Church herself is far from perfect. Yet Christians are always inspired by the vision of the Kingdom of God, which in the Lord’s Prayer, we pray will one day come “on earth as it is in heaven”. It is that vision of peace and unity which means that in this Pastoral Letter we warn that we must not become a “society of strangers” to one another but that, in our diversity, we should be a “community of communities”. Our Lord came to serve and not to be served. Let us pray that those who will be elected to our local Parish Councils and National Government will serve for the good of all. Yours in Christ,
Cathy
From the Benefice Registers Funerals Kingsdown:
16th April
Arthur Skelton
17th April
Frederick Carter 21
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Friday 1 15 29 May -
Church of St John the Evangelist Kingsdown Flower Rota for May 2015 Thursday 14 May Masheeda Downing & Margaret Gilling 28 May Barbara Ridout & Jan Ridgley 11 June Sue Parker White & Jacky Proctor
Any queries please ring Georgina Maude on 389 253 or Barbara Ridout on 361 019
Dover and Deal Decorative and Fine Arts Society Our Society is part of NADFAS – the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies, a registered charity since 1972 with over 90,000 members. We meet on the first Tuesday in the month (except July and August) in The Guildhall in Sandwich in the morning. After a convivial cup of coffee, we are treated to a lecture given by very professional speakers on topics under the umbrella of fine and decorative arts which are of interest to both men and women. Our programme is very varied and wide-reaching: May, Faber and Faber – 90 years of Excellence in Cover Design June, Pioneering Women Photographers 1840-1920 September, The Cult of the South Pacific – Cook to Gaugin We also organise outings, study days and visits. The annual subscriptions are £43 for a single membership and £78 per couple. If you would like to visit our society, do contact our Membership Secretary: 01227 728 518. The visitor’s fee is £5.00 per lecture. Our website is www.doveranddealdfas.org.uk. Elspeth McVey (Chairman)
St John’s Church Garage Safari and VE Day 70th Anniversary Celebration On Sunday 10th May There will be bacon rolls and coffee available from 9am. Stalls and information about the church Outdoor Praise Service 10.30am. Handbells playing 11am ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ followed by ringing of the church bells
It is sad news of Joyce Baker’s passing. Joyce was one of the oldest inhabitants of Ripple and had lived in the area for all of her life. She was a keen member of the WI in Studdal and then in Mongeham. For many years she kept the tea on the go at Studdal Whist Drives, did the raffle tickets at Ripple and Sutton Fete, and, enjoyed, the company of friends at Coffee mornings. In her youth she was a land girl. Joyce was part of the congregation at Sutton Church where her husband Bill was buried 30 years ago and where she now lies. Rest in peace, dear Joyce. Ronnie 23
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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 Following the retirement of Alan Prior as a Parish Councillor, the vacancy is being filled by Keith Morrison, who will be co-opted to the Council in May. This will mean that no election will be needed in Ripple. The Annual Parish meeting was held in the Village Hall on Thursday, April 9th and was attended by a dozen parishioners. Cllrs. Watkins and Mannion each gave a brief synopsis of recent issues occurring in the district and within Kent County Council. The parking problems on the footpath in Mongeham Road have been resolved by the installation of bollards and a bus stop post by KCC Transport Department. Although aesthetically these are not ideal, the Parish Council is still in talks with KCC and KHS to see if further improvements can be made.
Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email: daveyldavey@aol.com Ripple Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on May12th and May 26th Tea and Chat in Ripple
Tea and Chat met on March 9th in Ripple Village Hall for a ‘Celebration of Easter’, which included Easter hymns and readings, some familiar, some not so familiar. Singing and reading was followed by tea. The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall on Monday, May 11th , starting at 2.00pm.
Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm May 6th & 20th Contact: Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778 The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ripple
It is hoped that the final phase of the vestry repairs will be started in the near future. A Specification has been issued and quotations are awaited .
Ripple Village Hall The field ground has now dried sufficiently for cars to be parked there again. It will be helpful if parking is restricted to top of the field, opposite the gate. This will prevent drivers losing control of their cars when the slope is wet and slippery.
Vintage & Classic Car Meeting The Plough, Ripple (please note venue) Held on the last Sunday every month From 11.30am
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Useful Kingsdow informatiom The Kingsdown Survey Working Group had lots of requests for information about the village shops, which indicated that some people didn't know about the things already on offer, and we have put together a short list ( in the order they appeared in question three of the Survey ) of opening times and facilities etc. Visit the shops, or use the contact details below to find out more. Barbara Hansom The Butcher is open from 9am - 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and 9 am - 6 pm Friday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Parking for customers on his forecourt. His meat is sourced locally. He sells bread, rolls, cheese, local fresh eggs, homemade quiches (including vegetarian) delicatessen products, biscuits and cakes, and soft drinks. He also sells fresh vegetables from the Walmer Court Farm shop. The Hairdresser is open from 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, and later in the evening by appointment. Parking for customers on her forecourt. She also cuts men’s hair - £7. Full price list available in her salon, and a loyalty card scheme, eight visits = voucher worth £5 off hair service. She specialises in fine hair, colouring products are ammonia free, and a complimentary hot towel treatment is offered with a cut and blow dry. kristin.richards@hotmail.co.uk or 01304 366 266 / 0785 809 922 The Playing field is above the primary school. A new community group has been set up by local parents to improve the village play area, hoping to completely rejuvenate the park. Contact them on friendsofkingsdownplaypark@gmail.com or have a look at their website. www.friendsoffkingsdown.wix.com/kingsdownfriends The Village Shop is open from 7am - 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7 am – 7.30 pm on Wednesday and Saturday, and from 7.30am – 12.30pm on Sunday. It has a full General Store range, dry food products, sweets, ice creams, some chilled foods, and soft drinks. It is a Newsagents and Tobacconist and Off Licence and sells Lottery tickets. Willing to order any of the above on demand, and can deliver if necessary, do feel free to ask.
The Church - Full details of Services appear each month in the Rural Roundup The Mobile Library van comes to Kingsdown every Monday at King’s Close from 2.55pm - 3.25pm and Jarvist Place at 3.30pm – 3.45pm. ( Ringwould, Queen’s Rise 2.30pm – 2.45pm.) The Post Office is open from 9am - 1pm and 2pm – 5pm every day of the week except Saturdays 9am - 12pm and Sundays when it is closed. It offers a full range of postal services for Royal Mail and Parcelforce, foreign currency, Moneygram, bill paying, banking including deposits by cash or cheque plus withdrawals without charge, Health Lottery tickets and much more. In addition it has sweets, cards and stationery, sells tickets for local events, takes the Lunch Club bookings, houses the Kingsdown Conservation Group post-box and the Prayer Posting Box and has free copies of the Rural Roundup. The last post goes at 4.45pm weekdays and 12.15pm Saturdays. Telephone 373 927
The Pubs are open at varying times throughout the week. We recommend a visit to each of them to discover their range of beers, opening hours and times for serving food. The Village Hall has a range of activities and user groups, Parochial Church Council, Parish Council, Women’s Institute, Pre-School, two Yoga sessions, Singing for Pleasure, and the Table Tennis club. Contact http://kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk/ for Calendar of Events or Jane Banks on 01304 373 774. The Rural Roundup has a Calendar of Events each month, a list of Clubs and Organisations, and Parish Contacts ruralroundup@btinternet.com Kingsdown Conservation Group has a “What’s on Calendar” on the website www.kingsdownconservation.co.uk
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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. In May, we are not meeting on the 4th, the Bank Holiday, we will be there as usual on the 18th – do come and join us if you can!
Sutton Parish Fete
Will be held at the Community Centre, Studdal On Saturday 13th June 2015 at 2.00pm There will be games, plant stall, broken crockery, raffle, white elephant, cakes, coconut shy, burger van and lots, lots more. Do come and join the fun of your village fete
Let’s be Sociable We are a very friendly group that meet from 10.30 ‘til 11.45am on the third Tuesday of every month, usually in the Church Hall, Downs Rd, Studdal. There is always a Bring and Buy stall, with home-made jams and local grown vegetables etc. and a Raffle. So come for a chat and a hot drink. Everyone is welcome and all the proceeds go to charities. Tuesday 19th May
Sutton PCC 100 Club Lucky winners of the April draw were: 5 Godderidge, 65 Culver , 1 Boardman, We are welcoming new members every month so if you haven't joined yet and would like to, Contact: - Maggie for details Tel: 01304 372 856 email maggic1@hotmail.co.uk
Messy Church The Feeding of the 5,000 God gives in abundance!! Sunday 24 May 4 pm to 6 pm Church Hall, Downs Road, Studdal For adults and children of every age Come and join us for craft, games, stories & song, chat over a cuppa and enjoy a meal together. For more information tel: 364 989 or 363 996 Children should be accompanied by an adult We look forward to seeing you
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Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council
Clerk: Veronica Harrop (Ronnie) Homestead Farm, Homestead Lane, East Studdal, Dover CT15 5BN 01304 375 142 Email: suttonparishclerk@g.mail.com Chairman: Barbara Merriman, Email: merriman610@btinternet.com www.Suttonbydoverpckentparishes.gov.uk Some comments arising from Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting.
The overgrown brambles growing on the grass verge at the side of Downs Road are to be cut back. They are obstructing people from walking along the grass verge and they have to walk out into the road to get passed them.
The salt bin situated on the Stoneheap/Willow Road cross roads has been reported by parishioners as it is obstructing their highway view. The Parish Clerk said she would report the problem to Highways and ask for the salt bin to be located in a different position at the cross roads.
There is dispute as to whether the road drains in Chapel Lane, Ashley were cleaned out completely by KCC Highways at the beginning of the year when KCC Highways did some major repairs to the drainage system. The manager of KCC Highways is to be contacted about this problem.
Due to Government changes Parish Councils with a turnover of less than £25,000 will
be exempt from routine external auditing but will be subject to new transparency requirements which started on the 1st April 2015. The new Transparency Code requires Parish Councils to publish their yearly and monthly accounts, minutes and agendas on the Parish Website. For the next three accounting year’s parish council’s will also be accountable to an external auditor who will provide support for the change to the Transparency Code.
PCSO Tony Edwards sent a monthly report for March. There were 7 reported crimes
in the Eastry ward. In Eastry washing lines were stolen causing permanent damage. In East Studdal an elderly male was forced to pay for services he did not require. There have been some reports in the country of men entering isolated properties, chopping down tree’ and demanding unreasonable sums of money for their work. PCSO Edwards said if you are in doubt call the police on 101.
The AGM meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th May at 7pm and the AMP meeting is on Tuesday 26th May at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and join us.
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Secretary: - Kathy Erridge Email:- kingsdownandringwouldwi@gmail.com April was the month for our Spring Lunch when the committee provided the main meal and the members produced the delicious deserts. We were lucky to have sunny Spring weather to add to the enjoyment. A full village hall showed how many members and their guests enjoyed this yearly event. Our next meeting is on Monday 11th May at 2.00 pm at Ringwould Village Hall and is our Resolutions Meeting when we will discuss the assessment of the needs of individuals in long-term care. We are looking forward to our June visit to Batemans, a 17th century house in East Sussex, where Rudyard Kipling lived from 1902 until his death in 1936. Hopefully the sun will shine on us. Lisa Souter
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It’s Easter Sunday 4pm in the afternoon and I am writing this sitting in a comfy chair in the back garden in the sun after a gentle walk to the Bluebird Café in St Margaret’s where we enjoyed a toasted tea cake and a pot of tea for two. This was followed by a cliff-top ramble home in the sunshine – most enjoyable and welcome after the weather of the previous days. The afternoon was spent pottering in the garden. Plants are now arriving on a daily basis. The Head Gardener has informed me that these early plants are only the tip of the iceberg. How many have been ordered we are not sure but all are essential, I am told. The annual plant sale will be held on Sunday 10th May in conjunction with the Kingsdown Garage Safari. Our thanks to Sue and Leon Martin for letting us use their driveway for this event. If you are growing plants for the sale can you please label them up? Help will be needed on the day to manage the stall; just an hour or two of your time would be helpful. Remember this is our main fund raising event! On the18th May Brian Nobbs will be giving a talk entitled “Gardening for Wildlife”. At the 29th June meeting we will be hosting a question and answer session. Imogen Kitching will be available to deal with plant identification, give tips on garden design and answer questions on pruning techniques. There will also be an opportunity to deal with any vegetable related questions you might have. To enable us to get the best from the evening would you please pass your questions to Sue Lamoon by Thursday 18th June – phone: 01304 372 763 – in writing to: “Hilden” The Rise, Kingsdown – email: sue_lamoon@hotmail.com. Once we have your questions they can be sorted into categories and the most requested can then be chosen. The annual show this year will be on Sunday 23 August The time is now 5pm and I have just come in from the garden; a glass of wine is calling – cheers! Stay healthy. Bob Perry
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Calendar of Events May 2015 Fri 1st Inner Wheel Fashion Show, St George’s, Deal, 7.00pm th Wed 6 Kingsdown Lunch Club, details from The Post Office Wed 6th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Thurs 7th ELECTION DAY th Thur 7 Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 2.00pm Sun 10th Garage Safari, various premises around the village from 9am Sun 10th Plant Sale (in conjunction with Garage Safari) Sun 10th VE Day 70th Anniversary Celebration, St John’s Church from 9am Mon 11th WI - Resolutions Meeting, Ringwould Village Hall, 2pm Mon 11th R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, R’would, 7.30pm Mon 11th Ripple Tea & Chat 2.00pm Ripple Village Hall Tues 12th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Tues 12th Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council AGM, 7pm Fri 15th QUIZ NIGHT, Community Hall, Downs Road, East Studdal, 7pm Sun 17th Funday Sunday, Kingsdown Church, 9.30am Mon 18th Closing date for June edition of Rural Roundup Mon 18th Gardening for Wildlife Brian Nobbs Mon 18th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Tues 19th Let’s be Sociable, Church Hall, Studal,10.30am - 11.45am Wed 20th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Fri 22nd School Finishes Wed 20th to 23rd St Nicholas Players Present BOEING-BOEING, R’would VH 7:30pm Sat 23rd The 4th Kingsdown ‘Cake off’ Kingsdown Village Hall, 2pm Sat 23rd KCG Dawn Chorus Walk around Kingsdown and breakfast, 6am - 8am rd Sat 23 to 25th Quilt and Craft Show, St John`s Church, Kingsdown Sun 24th PCS Neighbourhood Panel Meeting, K’down VH, 10am - 11am Sun 24th Messy Church, Studdal Hall, 4pm - 6pm Tues 26th Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council AMP, 7:30pm Tues 26th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Thurs 28th Save the Children Quiz Deal Vic's Cricket Club, 7pm Sun 31st Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple, from 11.30am
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Clubs & Organisations e. 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:Secretary - Barbara Hansom 01304 761 431 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
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Mr Patrick Macwilliam 01304 373 888 Mrs Avril Woolf 01304 379 059 Kingsdown Welcome Pack (for newcomers) Contact:- Sylvia Main 01304 373 651 Loose Fibres Craft Group Contact:Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778 MS Society Thanet & Deal Helpline Mobile: 07968 123 059 Ringwould History Society Chairman:- Mrs Jennifer Van Lens 01304 371 289 Ripple Bingo Club Mrs Daphne Lee 01304 365 573 Ripple Tea & Chat Mrs Rosemary Davey 01304 374 512 Ripple Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator:- Mr Roger Chatfield 01304 363 912 St John’s Herritage Association Contact:Norman Gilliland 01304 381 589 St Nicholas Players Chairman:- Mr B Munro 01304 372 065 Secretary:- Miss Janet Alcock 01304 367 453
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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 Jennifer Van Lens 01304 371 289 Mrs P Scott-Bradford mob: 07967 307 440 Mrs Claire McLaren 01304 371 274 Booking Clerk 01304 363 361
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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
Clerk: Veronica Harrop (Ronnie) Deal & Dist branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Sarah Spong Treasurer:- Gill Hughes
01304 365 573 01304 372 235
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Index Editor/Advertising Rates Kingsdown R’would-w-K’down PC Kingsdown Kingsdown School Ringwould DDC Energy & PCS Church Services Benefice Contacts Letter from Cathy Parish Register Church Flower Rota
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Ripple PC & News Kingdown Information Sutton, Ashley, Studdal and Little Mongeham Sutton PC K & R WI Kingsdown Garden Soc Calendar of Events Clubs & Organisations Parish Contacts Conservation Society
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Events in May and June Saturday 23RD May: Dawn Chorus Walk and Breakfast from 6am - 8am. Meet at the Zetland Car Park - Only six spaces left. Please book and pay £5 by Thursday 14TH May. Sunday 21st June: A visit to Old Bladbean Stud Gardens CT4 6NA (directions will be mailed out) from 2.30 - 4.30pm. This is a private visit to a spectacular garden, designed, created and maintained by the current owner. For more information on the garden www.oldbladbeanstud.co.uk. Members and members’ guests welcome, £7.50 per person (includes tea/coffee and cake). Regrettably the garden is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs as the paths are narrow. Own transport is required but if any members without transport would like to go, it is possible we could arrange some lifts. Please book and pay by Friday 12th June. For any further information on either event call Rosie on 07973 842 286 or email rb@kingfisher45.plus.com or download the booking form from our website. and put your booking form and payment cash/cheque (payable to Kingsdown Conservation Group) into the KCG tin in the Post Office. KCG is a member of the Marine Conservation Society and is delighted to report that the stretch from Deal to Dover is one of 23 candidate sites nationally (out of the original 127) that the Government has opted to consult on. Below the White Cliffs is a hugely important stretch of rich chalk reef, on the shore and out to sea. We hope that following the consultation period it will become a designated area www.mcsuk.org In July two members of the committee are stepping down - David Harding who has been the Treasurer since 2010 when KCG was formed, and Rosie Bolton who has organised events for the last 3 years. The committee is looking for volunteers to take on these roles, so do please contact Philip Evemy on 01304 366 628 if you are interested.
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