Rural Roundup
Photobyby Debbie Picture submitted Rev CathyBelsher Sigrist
Issue Number 59
December/January, 2016
The Community Magazine for Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham
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Hi All, Yes it’s me again. I did think I was going to get a little break but that was only wishful thinking. I will keep my piece short and sweet this month, especially as space is at a premium because it is a double issue.. So I will take this opportunity to wish you all A Very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year. Speak to you again in February. Doreen
KINGSDOWN CAROL SINGING
Once again it is time for carol singing around Kingsdown. We welcome everyone to join us for this lovely tradition. There are no auditions, no rehearsals. Just turn up and sing. It is good fun. Wrap up warmly, bring a torch and we'll provide the carol sheets. This year we are starting at 6pm at the weekend and at 6.30pm on week nights (but you can join us later further along the route) and finishing by 8.30pm. All money collected will be divided between The Church Fabric Fund and The Mission to Seafarers. Donations may be left at Kingsdown Post Office. Looking forward to seeing you Sylvia (373 651) and Dinah (373 176) Date
Time
Meet at
Route
Mon 14th
6:30pm The Church (Upper St)
Church Cliff, Courtlands
Tues 15th
6:30pm Alexandra Rd/ Upper St
Alexandra Rd, The Rise
Wed 16th
6:30pm School gate
Glen Rd (part), Sea Rd, Edward Rd, Carlton Rd, Balmoral Rd (part)
Thurs17th
6.30pm Balmoral Rd/Glen Rd
Balmoral Rd
Fri 18th
6.30pm Balmoral Rd/Glen Rd
Glen Rd(part), Osborne Rd, Claremont Rd
Sat 19th
6pm
School gate
Kings Close, Climdown, St Monica's Rd
Sun 20th
6pm
Top of Kingsdown Hill
Victoria Rd, Queensdown Rd
Mon 21st
6.30pm Top of Kingsdown Hill
Kingsdown Hill, Hillcrest Rd
Tues 22nd
6.30pm Top of Kingsdown Hill
The Avenue, Chalkhill Rd
Wed 23rd
6:30pm Top of Upper St
Upper St, St James Rd
Christmas Eve Thurs24th
7pm
Rising Sun
North Rd, Wellington Parade (part), Boundary Rd. Cliffe Rd, Jarvist Place, South Rd, the Pubs
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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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 Ein Prosit! Kingsdown Pre-school’s Bier Fest is back!
After a year off, we’re back! Kingsdown Pre-school’s much loved Bier Fest will take place in the New Year. Back by popular demand, the night will once again be led in fine style by local Oompah band the Bettesteiner Footstompers. We are also very pleased to announce that The Burger Brothers will be serving up their “Herman ze German” authentic Black Forest pork Vienna Frankfurter housed in a pretzel bun and topped with sauerkraut and crispy onions, plus fries. Tickets are priced at a suggested donation of £20, which includes all your beer, wine, food, entertainment and disco. The school hall will be decked out in true Bavarian style on Saturday 16th January 2016 from 7.30pm. So dust off your lederhosen and buy your tickets soon to avoid disappointment! To buy tickets, please contact Anna Taylor on 07870 215 250, seek out a Pre-school committee member on the school runs or e-mail info@kingsdownpreschool.org.uk. Profits raised from the 2016 Bier Fest will go towards new IT equipment for the Pre-school.
Friends of Kingsdown Play Park May Day Fete Sunday 1st May 2016
Many of us have fond memories of maypole dancing, homemade jam, beer tents and the coconut shy! Therefore, Friends of Kingsdown Play Park are organising a traditional village fete to be held at Kingsdown Park on Sunday 1st May 2016 from 12-3pm. We want to organise an event that will bring all members of the community together. A fete would be a fantastic opportunity for all village groups to raise awareness and much needed funds. It will also offer the opportunity for local craft businesses and food producers to sell their products. A number of village community groups have expressed support for the event and the Parish Council have given their approval. Please get in touch if you would like to help out with the event in any way. We’re looking for volunteers to help on the day, local businesses to sponsor the event or advertise in the fete programme. We’re also in need of raffle prizes for the prize draw. If you wish to make any kind of contribution or would like to find out more about the fete contact Amanda Jacques via email friendsofkingsdownplaypark@gmail.com
Quizzes………… Thurs 17th December 2015 Deal Vics Cricket Club 7pm for 7.30 pm Thurs 28th January 2016 Deal Vics Cricket Club 7pm for 7.30pm 5
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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Tel: (01304) 373 229 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
Highlights of the meeting held on Monday 9th November 2015 Public Participation: Mr Nick Thistle, local Community Warden Manager, attended to introduce Mr Martin Dadd, the newly appointed Community Warden for Ringwould and Kingsdown. Sarah Gleave, Local Women’s Energy Champion Network, advised of a workshop to be held on 8th January at Kingsdown Primary School for advice on cost savings for gas and electricity. Cllr Sue le Chevalier (DCC) reported on fly tipping near Kingsdown Public Toilets and parking problems around Kingsdown Primary School. Cllr Steve Manion (KCC) reported the traffic 20 mph project continues to move forward. Mrs L Dennison and Mrs Charlotte Jones, FoKPP, reported on fundraising and a new installation plan to reduce costs of the overall project, the Parish Council will consider and meet with FoKPP to review. Highways - Cllr Hansom attended the KCC Parish Seminar for autumn 2015 and met the KCC Team. KCC has confirmed that it may be possible to implement a 20mph zone in Kingsdown. It was resolved that if no funds were available from the KCC Combined Members Fund, the Parish Council will proceed with the Traffic Regulation Order at its own expense. The Parish Council would then seek a contribution to the cost of signage from the Combined Members Fund next financial year. Negotiations regarding the repair of Oldstairs Road are in progress; we are waiting to hear from the various stakeholders. Communications Strategy – a new process for agenda protocol was agreed. The refreshing of the website is going well with many new pages created. Updates and new pages will continue and we will advise when the refreshmennt is complete in Rural Round Up and on our noticeboards. Environment and Amenities – Keeping the Parish Clean campaign continues, and a meeting is scheduled with Kingsdown Primary School. Recommendations from the ROSPA annual maintenance review and a new project to review the maintenance schedule and specification of the parish recreation grounds were both approved. Weekly inspections of Ringwould and Kingsdown play areas by several trained councillors commenced from November, reducing costs for the Parish Council. Footpaths – ER3 St Monica Road/ER2 Kings Close/Climdown, the steps are in need of urgent repair. This has been reported continually to KCC, who advised the work schedule is out to tender. The Parish Council will request KCC to close the area until the repair work is completed as the condition is extremely dangerous. A note of thanks has been received from St Nicholas Church, Ringwould and St John’s Church, Kingsdown for the participation and the laying of the remembrance wreaths from the Parish Council on Sunday 8th November. It was reported that rumours had been circulating about the future of Kingsdown Post Office. The Parish Council has no knowledge of the current situation, other than a letter it sent to the General Post Office whole-heartedly supporting keeping a Post Office in Kingsdown. The outcome is totally dependent on the parties concerned and the Parish Council stands neutral. The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday December 14th at Kingsdown Village Hall commencing at 7.30 pm. All residents are very welcome.
Katie Amaouche. Clerk to the Council 7
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Remembrance Day Service as Kingsdown unveils memorial to Sqd Ldr Anthony Downing On Remembrance Sunday, St. John’s Church welcomed The Rt. Revd. Trevor Willmot, Bishop of Dover who led our service of Remembrance. Bishop Trevor also blessed the Bastion Cross that was given to St. John’s by Michael, Masheeda and David Downing, and unveiled the new plaque on our war memorial in memory of Anthony. The church was packed and it was standing room only as many gathered for the service. Many of Ant’s colleagues and friends also joined us, some even travelling from as far as Scotland. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts did a wonderful job. They are truly a credit not only to themselves and their uniforms, but to Kingsdown as well. We were delighted to welcome Simon Godden from Dover Grammar School, who kindly volunteered to play the bugle for us. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it such a very special day, those who took part in the service, those who helped to set up the church before, and, last but certainly not least, the ladies who provided refreshments for everyone after the service. Thank you. Cathy
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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
On Thursday 15th October the girl’s football team played in the McCarthy Cup at St Faiths School in Ash. There were 12 schools taking part. The girls performed really well and played five matches. They won two, drew two and lost one. They finished third after the points were tallied and just missed out on playing in the finals. This was an amazing team effort and the first time the team has played together. Congratulations to Euan and Tom in Year 6 for getting invited to take part in County Football trials. Jo Hygate By the time you read this, the school and children will be part way through the term and beginning their preparations for the Christmas festivals. All of the usual events have been planned, including our Christmas Fayre which will take place on Friday 4th December from 3.15pm to 5.30pm. Come along and support your village school. Jo Hygate
All Things Green
What a beautiful season autumn is. It brings us the harvest of fruits, stunning autumnal colours and, of course, conkers! The school held their annual conker competition, with over 50 children entering. With slightly altered rules, (we would still be playing today if the traditional rules were used), three heats were undertaken across the school, resulting in three conker champions. Fun was had by all who took part. By the time this article goes into print, plans to regain our Eco School green flag will have been put in place. We have received this award on two previous occasions and hope that the flag will soon be flying once again. Unfortunately, we have received notice that the rag bank will be removed due to the expense of collecting the clothing, as the company is based in Scotland. The rag bank has been a huge success over the years, providing a service to the community and raising funds for the school, which have been used to sponsor environmental equipment and projects, such as an egg incubator and visits from organisations including an indoor planetarium and Kent Wildlife Trust. We will, hopefully, be replacing the bank, but in the meantime we are unable to use the existing one with immediate effect. The school still provides recycling for batteries and ink cartridges. Environmental activities continue to be undertaken through either the curriculum or organised events. Last year, the school held a ‘power-off day’ which involved reducing the use of electricity for the whole day. It is an event we hope to run again. The ‘walk to school’ scheme is regularly held, in which children are encouraged to use their legs instead of wheels! It is hoped that we will be able to have the Kent County Council WEEE (electrical waste) skip again next year, which proved so successful previously. We hope that the green flag will soon be flying high again over the school.
JoTurpin Environmental Co-Ordinator, Kingsdown & Ringwould C.E.P. School
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Ringwould News Tel:- 01304 361 030
correspondent:- Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com
Tea and Chat meets this month on 3rd December when we go to the Five Bells (12.30 for 1pm) for our Christmas lunch, after that it is Thursday 7th January at 2pm in the church social space. Homemade cakes and a cuppa, not to mention a good chat! £1
ST NICHOLAS 100 CLUB
A new year starts on January 1st so if you would like to join please let me have £12 per number for the coming 12 months. Half the money collected goes in prizes, the other half helps heat the church so we can be cosy for services and tea and chat. There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! November Winners were John Friend (£20) and Iris Cornelius (£10) and Barbara Rutherford (£5). If you would like to join, email: jean.winn@gmail.com or telephone 361 030 and I will arrange to call. Jean Winn FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, RINGWOULD FESTIVE TEA You are invited to our Festive Tea on Saturday 5th December 2015 from 2.30pm - 5.00pm in our lovely Church in Ringwould Tea and cake/festive tarts: £2.50 This year we are hoping to include a Christmas Tree decorating competition. Local groups will decorate trees, possibly appropriate to their particular group. Trees should be only about 30 inches high. Those attending the tea will give monetary contributions to the best tree of their choice to raise money for the Church. A small prize will be given. We hope you will feel able to enter into the spirit of this competition. If you wish to, please contact Sarah:- sarahspanner@btinternet.com; or Frances:- evison.northgate@gmail.com
The Village Carol Service …………….. is on the 20th December at 6.30pm followed by coffee and mince pies so why not get in the festive spirit and join us. Ringwould’s Christingle is at 4pm on 24th Christmas Eve. As always you are invited to help us make them from 3 .15pm to 3.45pm, with squash, coffee and biscuits available. 13
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******************************************** It has come around to Christmas again so a chance to reflect on the year. Finally the plans to redevelop the centre of Dover are happening and Burlington House is in the process of being demolished. This has taken a long time and has been delayed by false starts. We believe the eventual result will be the best for the district. Other plans are underway and it seems like the district is in the middle of a growth spurt. With the troubles in Syria the council is seeking to play its part in the humanitarian aid programme and participate in housing a number of refugees from the camps. At this time we would like to thank residents and the parish council for their work and we look forward to the challenges in the new year. Steve Manion Free Christmas Parking arrangements in Dover District Council car parks Saturday 5th December, Friday 18th December to Monday 28 th December Parking charges will still apply: at car par ks not owned by DDC, including the Sainsbury and Co-op car parks in Deal, and for ‘on street’ parking. Other parking restrictions, including yellow lines, will still be enforced. Waste Collections. The collections for the week following Christmas will be delayed a day Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
We are offering ENERGY ADVICE SESSIONS If you bring a recent gas + electricity bill, we can help you check if you are on the most cost effective tariff, if you are getting the discounts you are entitled to, or to shop around, etc - These are free and independent sessions. We're volunteers and have just finished training with National Energy Action Our next sessions are:Tuesday 1st Dec: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Deal Library Friday 8th Jan: 3:30pm – 5pm Kingsdown Primary School Dates of further sessions will be on facebook/ Local Energy Champions, Deal - Dover - Shepway If you are a school or community group and you'd like us to do a session with you email: s_gleave_work@uahoo.co.uk
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Services to be held across the Benefice during December and January
Date Sunday 6th Dec
Kingsdown
Ringwould
Sutton
Ripple
9.30am Holy Communion
9.30am Holy Communion
Studdal@6 Studdal Hall
11.00am Morning Prayer 8.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 13th Dec
9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Prayer and Praise
9.30am Matins
6.00pm Carol Service
Sunday 20th Dec
9.30am Funday Sunday 4.00pm Carol Service
6.30pm Carol Service
11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Christingle
Christmas Eve 24th Dec
5.30pm Christingle 11.30pm Holy Communion
4.00pm Christingle
11.00pm Holy Communion
10.00am Family Communion
10.00am Family Communion
Christmas Day 25th Dec Sunday 27th Dec
10.00am United Service
11.30pm Holy Communion
6.00pm Carol Service
2016 – Happy New Year Sunday 3rd Jan
9.30am Breakfast Church
Sunday 10th Jan
9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Prayer and Praise
Sunday 17th Jan Sunday 24th Jan
Sunday 31st Jan
9.30am Holy Communion
11.00am Holy Communion
11.00am Morning Worship
9.30am Matins
4.00pm Studdal@4 Studdal Church Hall
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.30am Funday Sunday
9.30 Holy Communion
11.00am Common Worship
6pm Evensong
9.30am Holy Communion
9.30am Morning Praise
4.00pm Messy Church Studdal Com Hall
8am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am United Service at Sutton
There is usually a service of Holy Communion (BCP) on Wednesdays at 10.00am in Kingsdown. For other weekday services in the Benefice, please check weekly news sheets or the website www.ringwouldchurch.com/ ‘diary’ page.
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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 ALM ALM
Mr John Gray Ann Ford
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: catherine.stone01@gmail.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 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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Dear Friends
“…The time came for Mary’s baby to be born; and she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them at the inn.” So often at this time of year I see advertising campaigns that say “Let’s put Christ back into Christmas”. But quite honestly how can we celebrate “Christ-mas” without Christ? For many, Christmas is a wonderful, almost magical time of the year, but in a recent poll, 52% of the population have no idea why they celebrate Christmas! If that is the case then why on earth do we, as a nation, spend on average some £868 each – if 52% of us don’t know why we are spending it? Just over 2,000 years ago, God came down to be with us here on earth, in the form of the baby Jesus, to experience exactly what it was like to be one of us. But why decide to come to us in the form of a tiny, helpless baby, when he could have chosen to be anyone? And He really didn’t seem to have a very promising start in life either, born, to a young unmarried Mum, in a stable with all the animals round about. Then, Mum, Joseph and the baby become refugees as they flee for their lives. I don’t know about you, but it sounds a very familiar story – not just the nativity story from the Bible, but the story of so many families who are fleeing for their lives from Syria and Afghanistan today. 2,000 years later, but still the same story. So rather than living a life of luxury and wealth, God chose to be one of those who lived on the outside. Perhaps He wanted to see how His fellow human beings would treat Him and his parents and to see how people would respond to His family in their particular situation. And how do we respond to those who have been forced to leave everything behind them – just as Mary and Joseph and their baby Jesus had to do? If Mary and Joseph arrived here, how would we greet them? Would we welcome them into our homes, give them food, drink, clothing and shelter – or would we just shut the door in their faces and say “Sorry, no room for the likes of you here!” Perhaps this Christmas you can consider giving to one of the many Christmas charities that support those who are on their own, have nowhere to live or won’t have a Christmas lunch without our help and support. You may just be able to give someone the Christmas that they will always remember – and for the right reasons. Jesus, both God and man, born to be our Saviour said: “What you do for the least of these, you do for me.” One of the hymns we sing each Christmas is O come, O come Emmanuel. Emmanuel means “God is with us” and that is my prayer for each and every one of us – and not just for Christmas, but for life. I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Yours in Christ
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Advent Sunday 29th November: - No flowers during Advent Christmas Friday 25th December – Friday 1st January 2016 The Parish. Decorating for Christmas will be done on Wednesday 23 rd December from 9.30am Please come and help! Gifts of greenery and flowers (not yellow) will be very welcome 1st Jan 15th Jan 29thJan
14th Jan Lynn Price & Georgina Maude 28thJan Carol Bryant & Andrea Miller th 9 Feb Shrove Tuesday Tan Harrington & Jacky Proctor Ash Wednesday 10th Feb: no flowers during Lent Any queries please ring, Georgina Maude (389 253) or Barbara Ridout (361 019) -
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10 January 2016 6.30pm St John’s Church Kingsdown Come and join us for an informal, relaxed service of prayer and worship
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Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email: daveyldavey@aol.com Also see
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Tea and Chat in Ripple Tea and Chat met on November 8th in Ripple Village Hall for tea and chatting and the usual quiz. The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall on Monday, December 7th, starting at 2.00pm, which will be a Celebration of Christmas with carols and Christmas Readings. The Christmas Lunch will be held in the Plough on Monday. December 14th at 12.00 for 12.30. The January meeting will be on Monday, January 11th, 2016.
Bingo Club The Members only party will take place in Ripple Village Hall on December 8th. The Bingo Club will also meet in Ripple Village Hall on January 5th and January 19th The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ripple The Christmas Services at Ripple will be First Communion of Christmas at 11.30pm on December 24th and the Candlelit Service of Lessons and Carols at 6.00pm on Sunday, December 27th Ripple Village Hall The Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall was held on November 25th . Details of the meeting will be reported in the February issue of Rural Roundup. Ripple Parish Council Another successful Bonfire Night was organised by Ripple Parish Council on November 5th .Even though it rained the whole evening, enthusiasm was not dampened and the event was well supported, with good sales of raffle tickets, hotdogs and burgers. District Councillor Paul Watkins presented the prizes for the Guy Competition, the winners receiving W.H. Smith vouchers sponsored by Kent Skips (Thanet Waste). A big thank you to everyone who helped to make this wet evening a great success. Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm December 2nd 16th 30th & Jan 13th 27th Contact: Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778 Vintage & Classic Car Meeting The Plough, Ripple (please note venue) Held on the last Sunday every month From 11.30am
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New Community Warden I would like to introduce myself. I am Martin Dadd and I am the new Kent County Council Community Warden for Ringwould, Kingsdown, Mill Hill and Walmer. I was a Police Officer for 35 years serving in Dover, the last six years in Neighbourhood Policing. I retired from the Police in June this year. I have also served as a Youth Leader with The Prince's Trust and The National Citizen Service. I am also a serving member on The Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust. I am very pleased to be serving the above communities. I can be contacted by phoning 07969 584 181, or email me at martin.dadd@kent.gov.uk ******************************************** Appreciation goes to all who run the various shops and businesses within the village of Kingsdown. Everyone, I’m sure, will join with me to wish them the compliments of the season and thank them sincerely for their valued services to the community. Elizabeth Monk ******************************************** A big thank you to Alex and Amanda of The Kings Head for their idea for a safe Halloween Trail around the village and producing the much sought after map, to the Friends of Kingsdown Playpark for their stalwart managing of the comings and goings in the village hall, to the people who decorated their gardens with such creativity and their generosity in filling the Halloween containers. It was as much a challenge for the adults as well as the children to go down some paths and driveways!! It was a fun night, perfect conditions for a roam around in the dark, with torch of course. Again a huge thank you to everyone involved. Frances Smith ******************************************** Alternative Christmas Experience (ACE) Are you on your own on Boxing Day? There is a Boxing Day Lunch, festive and free at the Astor Theatre in Stanhope road, Deal, offered by the above organisation now in its 27 th year. Lunch, drinks, mince pies, tea, live music cabaret, raffle with prizes and a ‘goodie bag’. This is always supported by the Mayor of Deal who attends along with the Town Sergeant. How you can be involved
If you know anyone who might wish to come to the ACE Boxing Day lunch, send their full name, address, email, phone number. We will contact them to make arrangements.
If you have a car and a couple of hours to spare on Boxing day, can you be a volunteer driver for those needing a lift?
Volunteers also needed to help in the kitchen, serve food and looking after guests, as well as having lots of fun too.
Contact: Georgina Bishop tel:07757 113 503 or Email: bishop76ge@aol.com or Bob Acton tel:01304 380 318
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Kingsdown School - 7.30pm for 8.00pm Tickets £5 Bingo in the Village Hall January 2016 (See Poster for details) 27
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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. Decmber, we meet on the 14th only (not the 24th). And in January, we meet on the 11th and the 25th come and join us if you can! Liz Wales
Let’s be Sociable We are a very friendly group that meet from 10.30am ‘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. Our next meetings are on Tuesday 15th December and Tuesday 19th January 2016 For further info call Olive on 01304 372 069
BINGO NIGHT Next meeting FRIDAY 15th January 7.30 pm No meeting in December
at the Community Hall, Downs Road, East Studdal Come along and support us and possibly win a few pounds at the same time! For further info call Olive on 01304 372 069
Sunday 24th January
4pm – 6pm Sutton Parish Community Centre, 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:- Katie Amaouche, Inglewood, Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8BP Tel:- 01304 729 081 Email: suttonbydoverpc@g.mail.com Chairman: Barbara Merriman, Email: merriman619@btinternet.com www.Suttonbydoverpckentparishes.gov.uk
Herewith are a few points that were covered at the November Parish Council Meeting:
Cllr Merriman had been dealing with Kent County Council regarding flooding in the parish and has been advised that drain cleansing work would soon be taking place.
Members considered the draft budget for 2016/17 and will approve the budget at next month’s meeting after a few adjustments are made.
It was agreed that the crossroads at Romans Road and Homestead Lane were very dangerous and the Clerk has emailed KCC Highways to request a site visit.
The Clerk attended the Transparency for Smaller Councils course and found it very informative.
The Highways and Transportation survey has been completed and has been sent to Kent County Council. The abandoned vehicle is still in situ in the parish but is taxed and has a valid MOT so there is nothing more the Parish Council can do regarding this. The next meeting of the parish Council takes place on December 1st 2015 at 7.30pm at Studdal Church Hall. The Parish Council wish all residents a very Merry Christmas! Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Council SUTTON PCC 100 CLUB
Winners of November’s draw were 49 Crawley, 74 Folwell, 18 Whittaker
December’s draw will be a bonus draw. Subscriptions need to be renewed for 2016 so please contact me tel :372 856 or email: maggic1@hotmail.co.uk The more members we have, the greater the prizes so do remember to tell your family and friends and encourage them to join. Wishing you all a very joyful Christmas and a healthier, wealthier New Year and many thanks for all your support.. Maggie
Winter help - be a good neighbour—In winter, especially in poor weather
conditions, ice or snow underfoot, or even very windy conditions, please be a good neighbour. Our parishes have many elderly residents, some living alone, and some of these will need help this winter. Please check that your neighbours are OK, and offer help as necessary - shopping, post, collecting medicines, and a little time for a neighbourly chat.
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Kingsdown and Ringwould WI Secretary Linda Dalton Telephone:- 371 041 Email: lindadalton4@gmail.com Dennis Chambers told us some scary stories of the paranormal that he had encountered throughout his life as a policeman in various parts of the country. A good job it was still daylight when we walked home! It was Jenny Wall’s first meeting as president (did she need the scary talk, I wonder?); she introduced the new committee to us. Jenny talked about the importance of communication, recognising that some members do not have access to the internet, and reassuring them that a paper newsletter will be available, and will indeed be delivered if necessary! Members are asked to make suggestions for outings for fun, and activities of an educational nature. A letter of thanks from Liz Bembridge, for gifts she received at our last meeting, was read out...it ended with an inevitable limerick ...how many poets are there amongst us? Christmas is rapidly approaching, December means lunch at the Golf Club.....for over 60 of us; an East Kent Federation day out to Borough Market and Covent Garden Market....very popular. I’m not sure either market is ready for the 400 WI members who are booked to descend on them! There is a Carol Service, and a Christmas Tree Festival and of course the Members’ Party at our next meeting in Ringwould Hall at 2pm on 14th December. We wish everyone a happy, healthy and blessed Christmas. We look forward to more exciting events in the New Year. We hope you will join us! Christine Smith The Garden decluttering is still on-going; another bed that was becoming very untidy and unsightly has been cleared, with the ground left to settle for a while. This has now been laid with turf and it’s quite amazing how this has opened up that particular section of the garden. I am not sure when the best time to lay turf is but with all the rain we have had it’s looking very established already. As I am writing this I can hear some rather noisy fireworks going off outside which only goes to remind me that the daylight hours are getting shorter and shorter – how depressing. We have been instructed by our lovely family what is going to happen this Christmas. When the children were younger we did all the organising but now they have children of their own we go with the flow. Having said that, we are looking forward to our family and grandchildren getting together. A good excuse to go OTT with the decorations. Do we get a real tree or stick with the artificial one? Another major decision to be made. I am sure a glass of wine or two will help clarify our thoughts! By the time you read this we will have had our annual Christmas party. I am sure, as always, it will have been a very enjoyable evening with good company, good food, some silly games and a few glasses! Ho Ho Ho. Seriously, if you think you would like to come and join the committee and get involved, please contact me on sylvandrob@outlook.com or call 01304 363 363. We can always do with some extra help. The programme for the start of 2016 is as follows: Monday 25 January – Sally Berkeley will be giving a talk on “The Victorian Kitchen Garden” Monday 29 February - Quentin Spark will be talking about “Hole Park through the season” plus snowdrop varieties. Monday 21 March – An in-house Q and A session plus a garden book swop. It just leaves me to close for 2015 wishing you a very happy Christmas and most importantly a healthy New Year. Bob Perry
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Calendar of Events December 2015/January 2016 December 2015 Tue
1st
Sutton-by-Dover P. Council Meeting, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm
Wed 2nd 16th & 30th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Thu Fri
3rd 4
Tea & Chat, Five Bells, Ringwould, 12.30pm for 1.00pm
th
Kingsdown School Christmas Fayre, 3.15pm - 5.30pm
Every Thursday Sat
5
th
Ringwould Festive Tea, St Nicholas Church, 2.30pm - 5.00pm
Mon 7th
Ripple Tea & Chat 2.00pm Ripple Village Hall
th
Tue
8
Sat
12th
Mon 14
Bingo Club Party (members only) - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Kingsdown Rocks Grand Quiz, Kingsdown School, 7.30pm
th
WI Meeting & Party, Kingsdown Village Hall, 2pm
Mon 14th Mon 14
Bumps, Babies and Beyond, Kingsdown Church, 9:30am - 11am
Kingsdown Carol Singing starts, 6.30pm
th
Ripple Tea & Chat, Lunch at the Plough, 12 noon
Mon 14th
R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH 7.30pm
Mon 14
th
Drop in….Studdal Church Hall, 9.30am - 11.00am
Tue
15
th
Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am
Fri
18th
Sun
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th
Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple, from 11.30am
January 2016 Tue
5th
School starts
Tue
5th & 19th
Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm
Thu
7
th
Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 2.00pm
Mon 11th
Closing date for February of Rural Roundup
th
Mon 11 & 25
th
Mon 11th th
Ripple Tea & Chat, Lunch at the Plough, 12 noon th
Wed 13 & 27 15th
Fri
th
Sat
16
Tue
19th
Mon 25 Sun
th
31st
Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall, 9.30am - 11.00am Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Bingo Night, Community Hall Downs Road, East Studdal, 7.30pm Bier Fest, Kingsdown School, 7.30pm Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am
Kingsdown Garden Society, Kingsdown School, 7.30pm for 8.00 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:- Anna Taylor 01304 362 784 Secretary:- Susannah Davidson 01304 768 988 Kingsdown & Ringwould Women's Institute President:- Mrs Jenny Wall 01304 369 903 Secretary:- Mrs Linda Dalton 01304 371 401 Kingsdown Table Tennis Club Cathy Whitnall 01304 362 824
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 Heather Hawkes 07788 725 418 Email: heatherlittlegidding@hotmail.com
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
KCC Community Warden, Martin Dadd Ripple Parish Council
07969 584 181 Email: martin.dadd@kent.gov.uk
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: Mrs Katie Amaouche 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 729 081 Email: suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com 01304 363 942 01304 364 188
Index Editor/Advertising/Carols Kingsdown R’would-w-K’down PC Kingsdown Kingsdown School Ringwould General Church Services Benefice Contacts Letter from Cathy Church info
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Ripple & News General 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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During the past year, KCG has supported Kingsdown village and conservation organisations in a number of different ways: We have launched a new website with events calendar for use by all organisations in the village, arranged interesting talks and visits for members and friends, researched, written and designed the Conservation Area Appraisal for adoption by Dover District Council, sponsored the Community Survey, the annual Garage Safari, the village Christmas tree and lights, and hanging baskets in the centre of the village. We have continued to sponsor bulb planting around the village, and thank all those who helped Deborah Longland by planting bulbs in around a dozen different locations. We have also made donations to Kent Wildlife Trust, Marine Conservation Society and Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory. We wish everyone in the village a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we look forward to enjoying your support and involvement again in 2016
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