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Rural Roundup

Photo by James Murray

Issue Number 56

September, 2015

The Community Magazine for Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham

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Hello everyone, Thank you to everyone for the messages received following my knee operation. It has taken somewhat longer than I anticipated but I can now report I am retuning to normal.

You will see on page seven results of the Kingsdown & Ringwould Front Gardens in Bloom.

Again this year it was a pleasure to be involved.

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the proposed “Open Gardens” for September owing to lack of interest. Mainly due to our bad timing but we will certainly take this on board and rectify it for next year by arranging to stage both the events a bit earlier.

The organisers of Kingsdown Rocks very kindly decided to make a donation to Rural Roundup from the proceeds of the event. A very kind gesture, and please accept many thanks from the editorial team.

May I take this opportunity to remind everyone that we depend largely on donations to produce this popular publication and we are always delighted to receive any contributions however large or small.

The WI members throughout East Kent are busy knitting for ‘The Benefit of Others’ during their Centenary Year. They are knitting items for Prem Babies at the QEQM and William Harvey Hospitals, Fingerless Gloves for Heart and Arthritis Patients also Hats, Gloves and Blankets for the homeless. More wool is desperately needed. So if you have any oddments of double knitting wool you would like to pass on it would be much appreciated. Please contact me on 01304 362 333 to make arrangements for it to be collected.

Talking about helping others. I note Cathy mentioned the Food Bank in her letter. It occurred to me that whilst doing your weekly shop, do you, pick up the ‘buy one get one free’ or the ‘buy one get one half price’ even if you don’t really need the second item, then donate it at the collection point?

It’s worth thinking about if you don’t already do it.

See you next month.

All the best, Ed. 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.

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FOR HIRE RINGWOULD VILLAGE HALL

For that Special Occasion Family parties Christenings Weddings Birthdays Seating up to 120, excellent kitchen facilities, staging and Disabled Access Contact: Bookings Mrs Jennifer Van Lens 01304 371 289 Mobile 07813 098 571 or visit: www.hallshire.com

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!

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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

Kingsdown Art Exhibition 2015 The Kingsdown PCC are holding their fourth exhibition of work by local artists in St John’s Church on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October between the hours of 10.00 and 17.00 on Saturday and 11.00 and 17.00 on Sunday. All visitors will be welcomed.

The works of art will be for sale and 20% of all proceeds are to be donated to the Church’s fabric fund. Local artists who have yet to express an interest in exhibiting their work are encouraged to contact David Dobby on 01304 373 331 or dobby@golfclubsec.co.uk,by 18th September, who will provide the entry form details.

David Dobby is currently seeking for someone to take over the running of this Art Exhibition next year and would be grateful to hear from anyone who may be interested.

David Dobby

Prayer and Praise

Funday Sunday Sunday 20 September 9.30am

St John’s Church, Kingsdown Come and join us for crafts, games and songs as we explore Jesus’s teachings.

Come and join in our time of prayer and song, as we come together for an informal service of Prayer and Praise at St. John’s Church, Kingsdown on 13th September 2015 at 6.30pm Everyone welcome!

Funday Sunday is an informal service for all ages.

The service lasts about 45 minutes and we serve refreshments afterwards.

We look forward to seeing you!

For more details contact: Catherine Stone childrenandyouth@ringwouldchurch.com Coming Soon….Chatterbox - for Bumps, Babies & Beyond! Look out for posters announcing the arrival of Kingsdown new weekly event.

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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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PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Tuesday 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Two offices serving the Deal & Dover area

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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

Please note………...commencing September, all monthly meetings of Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council will be held at Kingsdown Village Hall on the second Monday of each month ,starting at 7.30pm. ****************************************************************

Kingsdown & Ringwould Front Gardens in Bloom During the week beginning Saturday 18th July 2015, Members of Ringwouldw-Kingsdown Parish Council toured the two villages to shortlist the most attractive garden/frontage in each village of Kingsdown & Ringwould, listing prospective Finalists, Highly Commended and Commended. It was truly a pleasure to see all the wonderful gardens and thank you to everyone for making such an effort to make our villages so attractive.

The following week, two independent Judges visited all the gardens shortlisted and chose the winners.

The awards will be presented at the Parish Council Meeting on Monday 14th September, Kingsdown Village Hall at 7.00pm.

Ringwould:- 1st 2nd 3rd

Flint Cottage, Back Street Belvedere, Back Street Well Cottage, Back Street

Kingsdown - 1st 2nd Joint 3rd

Mount Pleasant Cottage, The Rise The Hermitage, Cliffe Road 2, Jarvist Place 44, Balmoral Road 55, Balmoral Road

In addition 23 were awarded Highly Commended Certificates 62 were awarded Commended Certificates.

Well done everyone.

Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Parish Council.

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Tel: 01304 367 521

TERM DATES 2015/2016 TERM 1

Start Friday 4th September Finish Thursday 22nd October

TERM 2

Start Tuesday 3rd November Finish Friday 18th December

TERM 3

Start Tuesday 5th January Finish Friday 12th February

TERM 4

Start Monday 22nd February Finish Thursday 24th March

TERM 5

Start Monday 11th April School closed Monday 2nd May (Bank Holiday) Finish Friday 27th May

TERM 6

Start Tuesday 7th June Finish Friday 22nd July

St John’s Heritage Association presents

Last Night of the Proms th

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September 2015 - 6.30pm for 7pm start St John’s Church, Kingsdown

Join us for an evening of music, singing and audience participation!

Featuring organist David Harding and Kingsdown’s Singing for Pleasure Choir Dressing-up optional, with a prize for the best dressed.

Tickets £5 per person or £12 Family ticket. Tickets available on the door or in advance from 01304 381 567 email - parkerwhite@btinternet.com

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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 The children of Kingsdown & Ringwould Primary School raised an incredible £1,700 for The National Autistic Society and new play equipment for Kingsdown Park at the end of Jun, when they sacrificed their lunch breaks to walk 3,500 laps of the school field!

We would like to say a huge thank you to all the families and friends who generously sponsored the children, to Rose Cope who organised the event on our behalf and, of course, to all the children who took part. It was a fantastic commitment from the whole school community.

We would also like to thank everyone who kindly donated a bottle to our Barrow of Booze or bought a ticket or two in the hope of winning the contents at the recent Kingsdown Rocks music festival. We raised an incredible £851 towards the park project.

Congratulations to Mr Richard Siddans who was the lucky winner and got to take the barrow home!

If you’re still not familiar with us yet, Friends of Kingsdown Play Park is a relatively new community group set up by local parents to improve the village play area. We’re planning to completely rejuvenate the park with lots of new children’s play equipment, extra seating areas and outdoor gym equipment for all ages to enjoy. We’ve a lot to achieve to make this a reality, though, so if you’d like to help in any way, we’d love to hear from you.

As well as applying for grants from a variety of local and national funding bodies, we will continue to hold fundraising events following the success of our Garage Safari stall, sponsored walk and Barrow of Booze raffle. Our next event will be a Scarecrow Trail on Sunday 27th September. Please keep an eye out for posters around the village.

If you have any fundraising ideas, offers of help or you would like to know more, please contact us: www.friendsofkingsdown.wix.com/kingsdownfriends e-mail friendsofkingsdownplaypark@gmail.com or find us on facebook Many thanks, Lisa Dennison – FKPP Chair

SCARECROW TRAIL Come and join Friends of Kingsdown Play Park for a Harvest inspired afternoon of family fun!

On Sunday 27th September between 1pm and 3pm, starting from Kingsdown Village Hall, there will be an exciting scarecrow trail to follow through the village, discovering the clues to win a prize.

With art and craft activities in the hall on your return, tea, a great selection of homemade cakes and a raffle, there's something for everyone!

Why not make a scarecrow at home and bring it along to enter our best dressed scarecrow competition!

Come rain or shine, please come and join us for a funfilled afternoon.

Entry £2 per child.

Raising funds for new play equipment at Kingsdown Park.

All proceeds from the raffle, though, will be donated to Deal Food Bank.

For more details, contact Lisa on 239 704.

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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 3 September at 2pm in the church social space Homemade cakes and a cuppa, not to mention a good chat! £1, why not come along? All are welcome rd

ST NICHOLAS 100 CLUB There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! August Winners were Philip Kilby (£20) Jean Winn (£10) and Pat Crawford (£5) If you want to join, e mail jean.winn@gmail.com or phone me on 361 030 Jean Winn Friends of St Nicholas

HARVEST SUPPER for all villages

‘If the Tombstones could Talk’ A chance to hear tales and become acquainted with those buried in Ringwould Churchyard !

Friday 25th September 6.30pm £8 per head includes ploughman’s supper and free glass of wine or soft drink

Please book on 01304 361 030 or email jean.winn@gmail.com

Ringwould Village Hall 6.30 pm Saturday 26th September 2015 Tickets from Lyn Dourthe 01304 360 097 Adults £5 Under 13’s £3 or Family Ticket (Parents plus all children)£15

St Nicholas Players' next production will be “ Fish out of Water” a comedy by Derek Benfield; the dates for performances are 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th of November at Ringwould Village Hall. This is a date for your diary, more details in the next edition of Rural Roundup.

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Excitement in Bluebell Woods, Kingsdown.

The summer holidays had just begun and to celebrate I took my 12-year old granddaughter to Bluebell Woods. When we got to the crater, there was the swing hanging over it invitingly and not another child in sight. Ruby had never been on it before and crept towards it with a mixture of excitement and fear.

Once she had managed to scramble on to the log, she swung into the void very gently. The rope started to rotate into wider and wider circles and Ruby was frightened she would crash against the surrounding trees. Gradually she became more confident: learned to push herself away from the trees with her foot and pull up on the rope until she was standing on the log.

For decades now that rope has been hanging over the bowl in the woods.

My children used it over forty years ago; Liz Evans enjoying a swing my granddaughter has now followed her parents; and the other day I was with a group of pensioners who couldn’t resist its charms. There must have been a whole succession of people who have ensured that the swing is always there and the latest edition is better than ever. Whoever has renewed it, I would like to thank them for the joy it gives to people of all ages and ask them: “How do you do it?”

Sue Gregory.

Kingsdown Rocks A big thank you to all who turned up for a great day of music.

Well done to Mike, Sue, Steph, and Gemma for all their hard work.

And thank you to Celia for letting us use the Post Office to sell tickets etc.

Look out for dates for next year’s Kingsdown Rocks. Many thanks Stephen.

Ringwould History Society I would like to thank all those who came to see the Ringwould History Society's Exhibition on "Ringwould and Kingsdown - The Way We Were" on 8th and 9th August. Seeing so many interested people looking through the documents on display and asking questions made all the hard work put in by the Committee well worth while. Jean Winn's guided tour of Ringwould, all those cups of tea and cake that you bought and your generous donations resulted in a small profit of £124. This money will be put towards our next project, which the Committee will soon be working on.

Thank you also to the villagers who helped us set up the exhibition and then take it all down again. Those extra pairs of hands and your willingness to join in were greatly appreciated.

Jennifer Van Lens, Chairman, Ringwould History Society

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9.30am Holy Communion

9.30am Funday Sunday

9.30am Holy Communion Harvest Festival

13th September

20th September

27th September 9.30am Harvest Festival

9.30am Holy Communion

9.30am (BCP) Matins

9.30am Holy Communion

Ringwould

4pm Messy Church At Studdal Hall

11.00am Holy Communion

11.00am Harvest Festival

Studdal @6 Studdal Hall

Sutton

8am (BCP) Holy Communion

6.00pm (BCP) Evensong

8 am (BCP) Holy Communion

11am Morning Prayer

Ripple

Services using the Book of Common Prayer are marked (BCP)

Wednesday 10am, Kingsdown ,Holy Communion (BCP)

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;

9.30am Holy Communion

Kingsdown

6th September

Date

Services for September 2015

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Hire St John’s (Kingsdown) Village Hall 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 www.kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk

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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Mr John Gray Ann Ford

01304 381 589

Email: jmgray2505@gmail.com 01304 379 941 Email: fordyforge@btinternet.com 01304 364 989

St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown

Churchwarden Position Vacant Deputy Church Warden Mr Bob Wiseman Email: wiseman454@btinternet.com 01304 371 619 Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Liz Deschamps 01304 372 770 Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com 01034 361 030 St Nicholas Church, Ringwould Churchwardens Miss Ursula Bailey 01304 360 149 Mr Patrick MacWilliam 01304 373 888 Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Sarah Spanner 01304 364 222 Children and Youth Ministry Leader, Catherine Stone Email: childrenandyouth@ringwouldchurch.com Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com

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

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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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SUTTON PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE, Downs Rd., East Studdal Good-Sized Hall with Stage, Kitchen, Committee Room

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363 361

Dear Friends

Counting our blessings Just where has the summer gone? It really wasn’t long ago that we were looking forward to the schools breaking up, to long days of summer sun (we really haven’t done too badly this year), and eating outdoors. And now it won’t be long until Autumn begins to set in and we look forward to celebrating Harvest - a time to reflect on how fortunate we are to have such a wealth of food readily available to us, a situation which is far from reality for many in the world.

We are truly blessed in so many ways, but many more are not as fortunate: If you own just one Bible, you are abundantly blessed. One third of the world does not have access to even one.

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who will not survive the week..

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 500 million people around the world.

If you attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death, you are more blessed that almost three billion people in the world.

If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace, you are among the top 8% of the world’s wealthy.

If your parents are still married and alive, you are very rare.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.

If you can hold someone's hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder, you are blessed because you can offer God's healing touch.

If you prayed yesterday and today, you are in the minority because you believe in God's willingness to hear and answer prayer.

At the end of this month our parishes will be celebrating our blessings with services of Harvest Festival. So as we count our blessings, please do think about those who do not have as much as we do, and if you can, please donate to one of the many charities supporting those who do not have access to the very basics needed to support life: i.e. food, water and/or shelter. And if you can, please donate some food to the local Deal Foodbank. Drop off points are in the supermarkets, or alternatively please donate gifts of food (tins, and dried food – not fresh please) via your local parish church and we will pass them on.

On behalf of those who are not as fortunate as we are – thank you.

Every blessing to you all, Yours in Christ, Cathy

Many thanks to ‘Kingsdown Rocks’ for the very kind donation towards the church repairs.

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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 Email:f.robertsplumbing@outlook.com

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Church of St John the Evangelist Kingsdown Friday Thursday 21st Aug 3rd Sept Tan Harrington & Lynn Price 4th Sept 17th Sept Barbara Ridout & Caroline Knowles 18th Sept 1st Oct Lisa Holden & Jacky Proctor Sunday 27th Sept: HARVEST FESTIVAL: THE PARISH Decorating for Harvest Festival will be done from 9.30 am on Saturday 26th September; PLEASE come along and help!

Any queries please ring Georgina Maude (389 253) or Barbara Ridout (361 019)

From the Benefice Registers Kingsdown : Funerals Nancy Alice Wheeler – 26th June Patricia Ann Pesciani – 6th August Kingsdown : Wedding Blessing Nicholas Gwyer & Georgina Gwyer – 8th August Kingsdown : Baptisms Myles Bailey Andrews – 12th July Woodrow Melvin Gwyer – 8th August Charlotte Sophia Baumberg – 9th August Ringwould Weddings : Nathan Ralls & Laura Gisby – 20th June Simon Richardson & Anna Langford – 27th June Peter Borthwick & Alexandra Fielding – 4th July Sutton : Thanksgiving for the gift of a child: James David Godderidge – 9th August

SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2015 - 10am – 6pm

Bicycle, walk or run around Kent churches.

Sponsorship money raised will be divided equally between the Friends of Kent Churches and the church or chapel of your choice.

Last year £138,616 was raised in Kent

SPONSORSHIP FORMS AVAILABLE FROM Your local church, Billie-Dawn Fuller 01304 375 033 bdfuller01@aol.com www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk

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YOGA MSCAPE Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance & Playground Equipment All types of work carried out

Small group classes and individual practices For details please contact Nicky Hook

Private & Commercial Please visit:www.mscape.co.uk For more information and examples of projects Tel:- 0797 1669 918

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Contact Patrick for more information.

This time next year you could be eating your own honey Interested?

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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

Prior to the Parish Council meeting on July 16th, the Chairman of the Parish Council, Daphne Lee, presented ex-Councillor Alan Prior and his wife Edwina with a locally painted picture of Ripple Mill together with an arrangement of flowers, to thank Alan for his 20 plus years of service on the Parish Council and Edwina for always helping with the food on Bonfire Nights. The gifts were funded by the current councillors and the Clerk. Alan and Edwina will continue to be eyes and ears around the village, letting us know of any problems and to assist with the Bonfire Nights for which we are grateful.

There is a new Community Warden assigned to the St. Margaret’s Ward and it is hoped that he will be able to visit the village soon on a more regular basis Unfortunately, all the wardens are also involved with Operation Stack, which takes priority.

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A very enjoyable Summer Tea was held on July 18th. It was a beautiful afternoon and a total of £225.50 was raised for church funds. Our thanks go to everybody who supported the event.

The next church event will be the Christmas Bazaar, to be held in the Village Hall on Saturday, 14th November, starting at 2.00pm.

It’s never too early to start saving up for a good cause!

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 News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email: daveyldavey@aol.com Tea and Chat in Ripple

Tea and Chat met on July 13th and August 10th in Ripple Village Hall for their usual relaxed tea and chats and then mind-bending quizzes. The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall on Monday, 14th, starting at 2.00pm.

Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm September 9th and 23rd October 7th & 21st Contact: Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778

Club The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on September 1st, September 15th and September 29th .

Spanish Conversation !Hola! Hello. My name is Steph and I am looking at starting conversation Spanish classes in a fun and interactive way. I have a degree in Spanish and teaching experience whilst living in Spain. I will be teaching more for beginners; however if any students are wanting help, if they study GCSE or A’ level Spanish I would love to help. I am looking at starting in the Autumn term, such as September time. I would love to give group classes, maybe in the village hall. At the moment I am looking at how many people would be interested in learning. I will be charging £5 per hour. If anyone is interested or wants to find out more, please feel free to contact me by email at stephiedowner@hotmail.co.uk. !Muchas Gracias

The next quiz in aid of Save the Children is at the Deal Vics Cricket Club CT14 7RQ on Thursday 24th September 7 for 7.30 pm £2 per person, all teams welcome, no booking required. Save the Children can only continue with its work thanks to your generosity.

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In September, we meet on the 7th and 21st.

As you will know if you have been to Drop In, we do not charge for refreshments, and have no plans to do so! However, we would like to hold a Macmillan coffee morning on 21st September so if you are able to bring along a donation on that day we will send it to this great cause. We will also have some of our famous homemade cakes for sale! All are welcome, with or without donation, whether you have been before or not, 9:30 - 11(ish!) Thank you. Liz Wales so come and join us if you can!

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.

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Our next meetings are on Tuesday 15th September & Tuesday 20th October

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Sunday 27th September 4pm to 6pm, Church Hall, Downs Road, Studdal For adults and children of every age.

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Secretary: - Kathy Erridge Email:- kingsdownandringwouldwi@gmail.com

The speaker at our July meeting was Ken Chapman from the Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust. He said that Kent is the only county in Britain to have three birds named after the area, i.e. Sandwich Tern, Kentish Plover and Dartford Warbler. The Observatory sees an average of 235 different species in a year and this is the first year that avocets have bred in East Kent. His talk and photos were so interesting that the Trust, which has about 600 members, is sure to attract more members now.

A meeting is not held in August but one of our members very kindly offered us a chance to hold a cream tea in her garden on the Leas with wonderful views of the Channel. The weather was glorious and we had a great afternoon.

Also in August the walking group chartered a boat at Sandwich and went seal-watching. Another lovely sunny afternoon and lots of photos were taken of the basking seals.

The next meeting is on Monday September 14th at 2.00 pm at Ringwould Village Hall when the speaker will be a representative from Carers’ Support.

This should be very interesting and visitors are welcome.

Lisa Souter Welcome back after what has been a very acceptable summer, I think you will agree. I have been able to wear shorts more often than not.

As a society we have had some very enjoyable events; starting with our Question and Answer evening on 29th June Our thanks to Imogen and Angela for dealing with the questions. We must make other evenings like this possible, perhaps drawing on the skills and knowledge of the membership! Our visit to Penshurst Place and Gardens on the 5th July was a huge success, thanks to Barbara. On the 27th July we went on an orchard tour to Chandler and Dunn fruit farm near Wingham. A big “well done” to Clive who made the visit so interesting and compelling.

Finally, our annual show on Sunday 23rd August. I can only hope that it was an outstanding success; by the time you read this we will know one way or the other.

The Head Gardener is very pleased with the hanging baskets and troughs this year. She believes it is as a result of mixing some of our home produced compost with peat free compost. The mix had better water retention properties.

The exact proportion of mix is known only to her.

Our programme for the rest of the year is as follows: 28th September – a talk by Heather Silk entitled “Witches Butter to Witches Broom” Fungi, trees and more 26th October – AGM – please do not forget to read your copy of the proposed constitution.

30th November – Christmas Party I hope you have had an enjoyable and enthusiastic gardening year We certainly have. By the way, haven’t the roses been amazing? In the meantime stay healthy and I look forward to seeing you soon.

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Calendar of Events September 2015 Tues Wed Thur Fri Mon Tues Tues Wed Sat Sat Sun Sun Mon Mon Mon Mon Tues Tues Tues Thur Sun Mon Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Mon Tues

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Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Kingsdown Lunch Club, details from The Post Office Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 2.00pm School Term starts - see dates page 9 Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Kingsdown Conservation Group, Kingsdown School, 7.30pm Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Friends of Kent Churches, Sponsor a cyclist. See page 23 Last Night of the Proms, St John’s Church 6.30pm Harvest Festival Sutton, 11am Prayer & Praise, St John’s, 6.30pm Ripple Tea & Chat 2.00pm Ripple Village Hall WI Meeting, Ringwould Village Hall, 2pm R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH 7.30pm Closing date for October issue of Rural Roundup Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Ripple Parish Council Meeting Funday Sunday, Kingsdown Church, 9.30am Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am & Macmillan F/Raising Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Save the Children Quiz - Deal 7 for 7.30pm Befriend a Tombstone, Ringwould Churchyard, 6.30pm Harvest Supper for all villages, Ringwould V.Hall, 6.30pm Harvest Festival, St. Nicholas’ Ringwould 9.30am Scarecrow Trail, Kingsdown Village Hall, 1.00pm - 3.00pm Messy Church, Studdal Hall, 4pm - 6pm Harvest Festival, St John’s, Kingsdown 9.30am Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple, from 11.30am Kingsdown Garden Society, Orchard Tour, 6.00pm Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm

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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

Kingsdown Village Hall Chairman:Secretary:-

Mrs Mary Fish Mrs Jane Banks

Ringwould Village Hall Chairman:Secretary:-

01304 361 862 01304 373 774

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 Heritage Association Contact:David Dobby 01304 373 331 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

Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council Chairman: Doreen Clark

01304 362 333 Email: clarkdorann@btinternet.com Clerk: Mrs Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081 Email:- parishclerkrwk@gmail.com (Please visit our website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk)

Kingsdown & Ringwould PCSO

PCSO, Tony Edwards & Kerry Skirrow (new non-emergency number) 101 Email: csu.dover@kent.pnn.police.uk

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

01304 369 256 Email: merriman619@btinternet.com 01304 375 142 Email: veronica.harrop@tiscali.co.uk 01304 363 942 01304 364 188

Index Editor/Advertising Rates Kingsdown R’would-w-K’down PC Kingsdown Kingsdown School Ringwould Kingsdown & Ringwould Church Services Benefice Contacts Letter from Cathy Church info

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Ripple PC & News Ripple News 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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Tuesday 8th September: A talk by Ed Santry of the Marine Conservation Society will take place at Kingsdown and Ringwould Primary School. All are welcome Members ÂŁ3, non Members ÂŁ4. Registration from 7.30pm for an 8pm start.

The AGM in July was very well attended, and a number of members came forward to help with events, although more are still needed. We are very pleased that Simon Longland has agreed to take over the role of Treasurer and for anyone wishing to join KCG the contact for membership is Peter Cross on 01304 239 928.

At the meeting we were told an offer had been made to recycle the old timber when the new groyne field work commences on the beach, later in the year.Helen Williams is heading up the project, and is asking KCG members to join her in finding carpenters, builders etc. to help give the baulks of timber a new lease of life.

Ideas put forward so far have been benches, planters and attractive sculptures. Any other ideas for reuse will be welcome. Please email Helen hmjwilliams@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01304 373 602.

It was good to see that a number of villagers had taken part during August in the national Big Butterfly Count - do look at the website of Butterfly Conservation and see the wonderful variety of butterflies that visited the village.

Rosie

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