Rural Roundup
Beach-works photo by Ian Williams
Issue Number 60
February, 2016
The Community Magazine for Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham
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Hi All, Sadly, after two years of helping, Joe Wall, due to other commitments, has decided to resign from Rural Roundup. I would like to thank him for his input and valuable help and wish him well with his new commitments. As you will see advertised elsewhere in this publication, Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council is organising an Open Gardens Event on Sunday 17th July please consider opening your garden, welcoming visitors and having a really good day. You don’t have to have a large garden and it doesn’t have to be perfect, just pretty! A map of gardens open will be included in July edition of Rural Roundup. It occurred to me when working on this February issue of Rural Roundup, that when the circulation covers seven villages. We hear very little about activities and events taking place from some of them. Is it that nothing much happens or is it, that information isn’t sent in? We would like to hear from you. We have a waiting list of people who wish to advertise. The feedback I get is that businesses consider the Rural Roundup is a good publication to be in. I would be loath to give any extra space to advertising as after all it is a ‘Community Information Publication’. I just can’t believe how mild the weather has been so far. Listening to the forecast this evening they are suggesting there may be a cold period to come. If this does turn out to be true, please don’t forget to keep an eye open for any elderly neighbours who may appreciate a little help. You don’t have to wait for bad weather though. Perhaps you may have an elderly neighbour living alone who finds it difficult putting out the bins or even may appreciate a chance just to have a chat with someone. Just a reminder that the next issue, March, will be the start of the seventh year of Rural Roundup. Anyone who kindly donates a small contribution, now is the time to think about it again. Donations can be given to your distributor who will pass it on, leave it at Kingsdown Post Office or push it through Cathy’s door. Oh well, that’s it from me except just to wish everyone all the best for the coming year. Regards, Doreen C. 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
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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! 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 What happened to the Village Hall Trees? The Village Hall committee has been concerned with the safety of the sycamore trees in the forecourt of the village hall, so we asked a tree specialist for his advice. He confirmed that one of the trees has a fungus disease, and this may have spread. To the other. DDC has been consulted, and if they agree that the trees are unsafe, they will be removed for the safety of the children in the play area, all hall users and the nearby properties. Chairman, Mary Fish
Kingsdown Rocks 2016 will be on the 23rd July 2016 2016 Events. Barn Dance 6th February Jumble Sale 20th February, Village Hall Come and celebrate The Queen and St George in the village hall See posters for full details Window Cleaning Services, Commercial & Domestic
Water-fed Pole, Pure Water System Also Cleans Gutters, Soffits, Fascias and Conservatory Roofs Keith Clubb, Buena Vista, Hardy Road, St Margaret’s, Dover, CT15 6HH
01304 852 784 or 07738 364 378
Kingsdown Carol Singers say…..Thank you
Thanks to everybody in Kingsdown who gave so generously to the carol singers. We raised £1,773.32 this year. All the money has been given to Kingsdown Church Fabric Fund and The Mission to Seafarers. Our thanks to everyone who came out and joined in the carol singing. We hope you enjoyed it and will come again next year. Finally, thanks to those households that offered us refreshments - they were very welcome. Best wishes for 2016. Sylvia & Dinah
RNLI Christmas Fair The recent fair held at the “King’s Head,” Kingsdown, raised an amazing sum of £950.00. Many thanks to everyone who came and supported us and also to those who kindly donated Raffle Prizes. A special thank you to Amanda and Alex for all their help and hospitality on the day Sylvia Main (on behalf of Walmer, Deal & District Lifeboat Branch)
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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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Deal Physiotherapy Clinic
Back/Neck Pain Arthritis Sports Injuries 87, Blenheim Road Deal, Kent CT14 7DE
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
Happy New Year from Ringwould-with-Kingsdown Parish Council! Highlights of the meetings held on Monday 14th Dec ‘15 and Monday 11th Jan ’16. Public Participation: December - Members of the public attended to discuss a possible planning application in Ringwould and another in Kingsdown. Their comments were noted and members encouraged all residents to write to DCC with their support or objections for planning applications. (Please note a link to DCC planning applications may be found on the website via the Planning page). Community Warden: Mr Martin Dadd updated the Council on parking issues around Kingsdown Primary School, fly tipping in Ringwould and recent burglaries in Kingsdown. Notices have been placed in Ringwould for fly tipping which will evoke the Environment Crime Scheme. Highways: December - It was agreed to employ Amey plc, KCC recommended consultant, to carry out the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to implement the 20 mph speed zone in Kingsdown. Repair work to Oldstairs Road, Kingsdown has been completed by KCC, at a cost of £20,146. KCC would like to recover half of this cost by a 25% contribution from the community and 25% from Kingsdown and Walmer Golf Club. KCC will have no further responsibility for Oldstairs Road. It was agreed for a £2K contribution from the Parish Council. January – It was agreed to include a TRO for Undercliffe Road, Kingsdown at a cost of £122.00. Communications Strategy: December - Work on refreshing and updating the website continues with several new pages and a News Bulletin. The Council approved the cost of maintenance work to notice board outside Kingsdown Primary School. January – quotations to be obtained for repair or replacement of notice board in Ringwould. Work is on-going on website; agenda protocol trial will be reviewed in two months. Environment and Amenities: December - Keeping the Parish Clean campaign continues, and Kingsdown Primary School has agreed to participate in the campaign and a poster competition will be launched in the New Year. Ripple and Sutton Parish Councils have been contacted to see if they would like to join the Open Garden Scheme. January – Parish Gardens in Bloom Competition and Village Open Gardens date approved for July. All village residents who subscribe to Rural Roundup are invited to take part in the Village Open Garden Scheme. Further quotations are to be received for ROSPA recommended works on parish recreational areas. Footpaths: December - ER18A large amounts of slurry has been noted on this footpath and bridleway. The local farm will be contacted requesting their consideration. January – The footpath at the bottom of Bayview road has a broken stile, KCC will be asked to remove the stile. Allotments: January – an allotment has become vacant and will be allocated to next on waiting list. Friends of Kingsdown Play Park: (FOKPP) December - It was agreed that the Chair and Clerk of the Parish Council would sign off Fundraising applications and would submit them in the name of the Parish Council. Phase one of the project has been agreed with FOKPP. Correspondence – January – K C G and some members had written to propose a car recognition system installation for Kingsdown after five recent burglaries. After discussion and advice from the Community Warden it was decided to pursue more information on the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday 8 th February 2016 at Kingsdown Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm. All residents are very welcome. Katie Amaouche
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Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council
For the most attractive front gardens from either Kingsdown or Ringwould Preliminary Judging during week beginning Monday 11th July 2016 Final Judging Tuesday 26th July 2016
Prizes:- Overall Winner from Kingsdown or Ringwould £100 Second £75, Third £50, Fourth £25 Five prizes of £20 for Runners-up Certificates for Highly Commended and Commended
Trophy for Best Front Garden in Kingsdown Trophy for Best Front Garden in Ringwould
A date for your Diary………………….
Garage Safari Sunday, 8th May 2016 from 9.00am Stalls £10 if interested ‘phone 01304 375 766 Full details next month. 9
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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
By the time you read this the children will be back at school, hard at work and half way through the Spring term. At the end of the Christmas term we said goodbye to ‘Madame’ Hazel Sheikh, who has left the school to take a full time position as a MFL (modern foreign languages) teacher at Sir Roger Manwoods. Mrs Sheikh has been associated with Kingsdown & Ringwould School for over ten years as parent, governor and teacher. Her enthusiasm for French has inspired and motivated a generation of children and we will miss her greatly. I am sure you will join with us in wishing Hazel all the best for the future. Our sporting teams have been really busy over recent months some of our successes include: The boy’s football team getting to the finals of the McCarthy Cup, the boys football team are still in the Crickson Cup and Hammond Cup tournaments and are doing very well in their league. The girl’s football team have performed well at one day tournaments and are about to start their league fixtures. The cross country running team took part in an event at Detling, all the children gave a fantastic performance with great results. The basketball team took part in a one day tournament and managed to finish fourth overall against many Dover and Deal Primary Schools. The athletics team won the Dover District Sportshall Athletics competition and now progress to represent the Dover District in the County finals in February. The Infants took part in a multi skill event at St Margaret’s Primary and they finished second overall. Jo Hygate
TERM DATES 2016 TERM 3
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 11
Colin McKee
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Ringwould News Tel:- 01304 361 030
correspondent:- Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com
Tea and Chat meets this month on Thursday 4th February at 2pm in the church social space. Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! £1. Why not come along?
ST NICHOLAS 100 CLUB
We have now started a new year, more people are needed if we are to make this year as successful as last year, when over £400 was given out as PRIZES, and we funded two thirds of a tank of oil for the church. If you would like to join, email jean.winn@gmail.com or phone 361 030 and I will arrange to call. Jean St Nicholas Festive Tea 5th December 2015 Despite the dreadful weather a good number of visitors came to the Church in Ringwould to celebrate the Feast of St Nicholas with tea and festive cake. We were pleased to receive three beautifully decorated trees from Ringwould Readers, Tea and Chat and the WI - a close run competition with Tea and Chat winning by a narrow margin! The event raised £150.00 which will go into the Friends Fund to be spent as appropriate need occurs. A reminder that the Friends of St Nicholas support the fabric of our beautiful Church in Ringwould; if you are interested in becoming a Friend, forms are available in the Church, or on the website www.ringwouldchurch.com. Thank you to those who supported us with the provision of cakes or attendance on the day. Frances Evison and Sarah Spanner
Thursdays in the Church Social Space – Coffee and Computers The church is open with two computers available for general computer use on Thursday mornings, including use of the internet. We also serve good coffee and tea. Computer lessons - don’t be baffled by your iPad or Tablet one to one lessons are bookable, even if you just w ant to try an ipad or laptop to see which will suit you. To book give me a call on 01304 361 030 or text to 07818 828 613, if you can’t manage Thursdays we may be able to arrange another date or time. Jean Winn
Volunteer Tree Warden wanted for Kingsdown and Ringwould villages,
to keep an eye on our many delightful local trees, some on public land, some on private land (by invitation) and make recommendations where appropriate. Main qualifications: Enthusiasm! An interest in trees and tree husbandry and some identification skills The PC can send the warden on a tree warden course to brush up skills, and find out how to go about making recommendations. The last Kent Men of Trees inspection of Kingsdown and Ringwould resulted in a Highly Commended certificate, but the recommendation was that an active tree warden would result in higher scores. Further enquiries and the last report available from the Parish Clerk. Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081
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Eastling Wood Firewood Logs Available for delivery from April to December
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All our 8”, 10” and 12” logs are ready for delivery. £90.00 for 1.5 cubic meter load, half load for £55.00
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Wanted – Clavinova
St. John’s church Kingsdown is looking for a Clavinova – or similar piano. If you are updating your Clavinova for the latest model, or know of someone who would like to find a good home for theirs if it no longer needed, then we would gladly consider buying it. Please contact Cathy on 373 951
St John’s Church Kingsdown Invites you to
14 February 2016
Breakfast Church
6.30pm St John’s Church Kingsdown
An informal café style service with food and chat. Sunday 7 February at 9.30am.
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9.30am Matins
9.30am Sung Eucharist
9.30am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Prayer and Praise
9.30am Funday Sunday
Sunday 14th
Sunday 21st
4.00pm Messy Church In Community Hall
11.00am Holy Communion
4.00pm@Studdal In Studdal church hall
11.00am Holy Communion
Sutton
8.00am BCP Holy Communion
6.00pm Evensong
8.00am BCP Holy Communion
11.00am Morning Worship
Ripple
For weekday services check weekly news sheets or the website www.ringwouldchurch.com/’diary’ There is usually a 10.00am Holy Communion service (BCP) in Kingsdown on Wednesday morning unless otherwise advertised. Services using the Book of Common Prayer are marked (BCP)
9.30am Prayer and Praise
7.30pm Holy Communion with imposition of ashes
10.00am Holy Communion with imposition of ashes
Wednesday 10th Ash Wednesday
9.30am Sung Eucharist
9.30am Sung Eucharist
9.30am Breakfast Church
Sunday 7th
Sunday 28th
Ringwould
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Services for February 2016
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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
Children and Youth Ministry Leader, Catherine Stone Email: catherine.stone01@gmail.com 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 Mr Patrick MacWilliam Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Sarah Spanner Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jeanelizwinn@aol.com
01304 360 149 01304 373 888
01304 364 222 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
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Dear Friends I do hope that everyone had a fantastic Christmas and Happy New Year. It seems such a long time ago, doesn’t it – the angels, shepherds, wise men, carols and the babe in the manger - especially as Easter eggs have been in the shops since Boxing Day! So often I hear comments that the Bible is not relevant today, and that it doesn’t speak to today’s society – but I believe that it is bang up-todate. After the shepherds and wise men had gone back home, Mary, Joseph and their new baby Jesus, had to flee for their lives from a military regime intent on killing the little baby. The family fled to Egypt – to live as refugees. Does it sound a familiar story? Just before Christmas, The Bishop of Dover visited the migrant camp near Calais known as ‘the Jungle’ and reflected on his experience as he launched the Diocese’s Advent Justice Appeal. Describing the pitiful provision for refugees, flimsy accommodation and hostile treatment by authorities, Bishop Trevor launched the fund with a personal donation of £1,000, which was matched by the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. Bishop Trevor said: “The Diocese’s geographical situation as the gateway to Europe and to England means that we meet the issues surrounding migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in varying ways,” he said. “I am grateful to all those already deeply involved in these matters. We are working closely with other agencies to get a clear picture of the work that is being done – and of what further is required.” He concluded: “We believe that all human beings are unique and loved by God, yet we tolerate situations where people are treated as sub-human. We must not turn a blind eye to the suffering on our doorstep as desperate people take desperate measures to reach safety. It is my intention to keep on visiting Calais – not to embarrass the Government, nor to make anyone feel guilty – but because we have an obligation to affirm that every refugee is a human being of great worth.” God came to earth as a tiny baby to share in all that we experience – all the joy and sorrow, finally to be crucified for us so that we might be saved. 10th February is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent – a time to reflect on the things that we shouldn’t have done and the things that we should have done – but chose not to. If Mary, Joseph and their tiny baby arrived here, in one of our parishes what sort of welcome would they receive? If the family lived in one of the besieged towns in Syria, would we be willing to help? Jesus said: “what you do for least of these, you do for me.” If you would like more information about helping refugees or would like to get involved, the Canterbury Diocese Communities and Partnerships team has created a Refugee Toolkit, detailing ways in which people can respond to the refugee crisis which can be accessed at: www.canterburydiocese.org/refugee-crisis-five-ways-torespond/ Donations can also be made online, by text message (text BTAA65 and the amount to 70070) or by cheque, made payable to CDBF, with “Justice Appeal” written on the back and sent to Advent Justice Appeal, Diocesan House, Lady Wootton’s Green, Canterbury, CT1 1NQ. Yours in Christ, Cathy
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Church of St John the Evangelist Kingsdown - Flower Rota
Friday 29th Jan - Tues 9th 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) LILIES for EASTER If you would like to order lilies for Easter in memory of loved ones, the price is likely to be about £2.50 a stem Would anybody, men or women, like to join the Church Flower rota for 2016? Your ‘slot’ will come round about twice a year and as you see, there are always two people to share the arranging, watering etc. There is a flower fund so you will always be reimbursed for any flowers you buy. Oasis is provided
From the Benefice Registers Baptism: Ringwould 13th December 2015
Nicholas Felix Wissa Fielding BAPTISMAL ROLLS, KINGSDOWN
The Parochial Church Council for St John’s Church are hoping to have reframed and re hung the two rolls which have not been displayed in the church for some years. There is a little conservation work to be done and, of course, the cost of the frames themselves. If you or your family were christened there between 1949 and 1972 and are featured on them, we wonder whether you would like to contribute to the cost of about £200. If you would like to help, please contact Elizabeth Bembridge 374 630 or Email:- elizabethbembridge@gmail.com. St John’s Heritage Association, Kingsdown We thank all who supported us at our events over the last year, the Heritage Association being considered the principle fund-raising vehicle for St John’s Church. In 2015 we presented three main events, the Summer Concert in June that raised £411, the Last Night of the Proms in September that raised £726 and the Christmas Market & Fashion Show in November that raised a further £496. In all these three events raised a net total of £1,633. This money will go towards the restoration of the stainedglass windows and the repair of the bell tower. Since the Heritage Association was formed in 2013 we have raised through, membership fees, donations and events a total of £5,230. The restoration of the church is a never-ending project and we are very appreciative of your contribution to the funds of our Association. We will announce the events for 2016 in the next issue of Rural Roundup and look forward to your continued support, but in the meantime if anyone would like to become a member of our Association, it is just £10 pa, please contact me on 01304 373 331 or dobby@golfclubsec.co.uk and I will send you the details. David L Dobby
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Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email: daveyldavey@aol.com Ripple Parish Council Open Gardens 2016. To all Ripple residents with green fingers! Ringwould and Kingsdown are thinking of holding an Open Garden event this year and have invited Ripple residents to join in. If anyone is interested in taking part in this venture to allow local residents to view your garden, maybe you have trees or plants of particular interest to other gardeners which you would like to share, please contact the Ripple Parish Clerk, Kath Hastilow on 01304 372 235 or email ripple.parishclerk@sky.com. Speed Watch Ripple. Ripple parish councillors are interested in the Speed Watch Scheme run with support and direction from Kent Police. This scheme helps to reduce excessive speeds on local roads and councillors are therefore looking to recruit some volunteers who would like to help. Volunteers undertake safety awareness training and operate at risk assessed Speed Watch sites. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact the Parish Clerk. For more information, please access www.kentpolice.uk/speedwatch or email speedwatchdata@kent.pnn.police.uk Tea and Chat in Ripple held their Celebration of Christmas with carols and Christmas readings in the Village Hall on December 7th. The Christmas Lunch was held in the Plough on December 14th. The first meeting of 2016 took place on January 11th, with tea, chat and a quiz. The next meeting will be on February 8th at 2.00pm in Ripple Village Hall.
Bingo Club The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Friday 2nd and February 16th Ripple Village Hall The existing committee and officers were re elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall which was held on November 25th. As previously, no secretary came forward. The accounts for the year were approved and activities for the past year reviewed including the progress of the proposal for a garden area at the Hall was reviewed. Detailed plans are expected to be available for the February committee meeting. Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm Feb 10th and 24th and then March 9th and 23rd 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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Open House – Coffee & Cards
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An Open Garden Scheme will be open to all garden owners in Ringwould, Kingsdown, Sutton, Ripple, Ashley, Studdal and Little Monegham. It is proposed gardens will be open for visitors from 10.30 – 4.30 pm on Sunday 17th July 2016. Please support this this initiative by making visitors welcome to your garden or visiting gardens in our area. For further information please contact Katie Amaouche on parishclerkrwk@gmail.com or 01304 729 081. Thank you!
Please clean up On Friday 15th Jan, 10am, I was doing a play park inspection at Kingsdown. Just behind the top goal post area I found a large dog poo, clearly from a large dog, that was fresh. If you walk your dog in this area, please Clean up after it. This is a nasty health hazard, in a designated child’s recreation area. ( I cleared it up, and put in the litter bin up there) Cllr. Helen Williams 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. In February, we meet on Monday 8 th & 22nd come and join us if you can! Liz Wales
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. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 16th February
BINGO NIGHT No Bingo in February Next meeting Friday 4th March 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 28th February 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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Great British Fish and Chip Supper Friday 20th May 2016 You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre. SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By inviting 8 friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £40.00 from your supper but we will also give you
additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA. For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 08450 714 350 or email fundraising@siafishandchips.co.uk or visit www.siafishandchips.co.uk
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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
Happy New Year from Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council! Some issues that were raised at the 5th January 2016 Council Meeting:
Kent County Council had visited the Parish regarding pot holes and that work would be commencing shortly to fill them, this would include some temporary road closures in the Parish.
The Parish Council finalised the precept for the coming financial year and the paperwork will be completed once received.
It was suggested that a pump may be obtained to help residents out during the current weather situation. The Council will consider this option and report back at the next meeting.
DDC Cllr Manion informed members that Kent Highways and Kent Fire and Rescue had attended areas within the Parish to help out with the flooding.
It was noted that the salt bin behind the bench in Studdal was missing, the Clerk will request a new bin from Kent Highways.
The Chair and the Clerk will be attending the Annual Town and Parishes event at Dover District Council in January.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 2 nd February 2016 at Studdal Church Hall at 7.30pm. Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Council
Sutton PCC 100 Club
Lucky winners of the Bonus December draw were: 27 Burton, 42 Foreman, 75 Goodey At the time of going to press not quite all subs were in, consequently the January draw has not yet taken place. Expect January and February winners published next month. And it’s never too late to join just contact Maggie tel:372 856 or email maggic1@hotmail.co.uk 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 Email: lindadalton4@gmail.com
Our 2016 meetings started on a bright note as our speaker Avril Woolf, one of our members, gave us a fascinating look behind the scenes of her years involved in amateur dramatics. When Avril first joined the Dover Operatics Society they had no theatre in which to put on their productions and so performed at the Dover Town Hall. In the absence of changing rooms the lady artistes used the Mayor’s Chamber or Courtroom and the gentlemen players had to change in the dungeons! We were pleased to welcome two new members and one visitor who is also joining us. We discussed a forthcoming visit to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the Chelsea Pensioners, and combining this with a visit to the Physics Garden. Our next meeting will be on Monday 8th February at 2.00pm at Kingsdown Village Hall where our speaker will be Geoff Turner and the subject is the 1926 Cross Channel Swim. Lisa Souter Today is the 4th January, a grey overcast, damp winter’s day after the bright unseasonably mild weather we had prior to and over the Christmas period when everybody was out walking along the front with smiles on their faces. We had a super Christmas followed by a good New Year. I hope you enjoyed the festive season and New Year as much as we did. The shortest day has come and gone, the Christmas decorations are back in the loft and the plants are very confused and don’t know quite what they should be doing. In mid-December, in memory of my late sister we planted a bare rooted David Austin Rose (called Janet) in a large pot. We cannot believe the new growth that has emerged. The back garden lawn is looking very sad as are other areas in the garden. The decking adjacent to the summer house is lethal; you walk on it at your peril as it’s so slippery. Has anyone out there used anti slip paint? If so was it any good or is there some other solution? I know, “get rid of it and lay a patio” I hear you say. Just thinking about it makes me realise I have this love-hate relationship with the garden. At the moment I see anything new as more work, a very negative thought which will persist until the days are longer and warmer. Thanks to Sue Lamoon we have a very good programme ahead for 2016. The next three months are as follows: Monday 29 February - Quentin Spark will be giving a talk entitled: “Hole Park through the seasons, plus snowdrop varieties. Monday 21 March – An in-house Q & A session plus garden book swop. Monday 25 April – Barry Newman will be talking about vegetables. To start 2016, I continue to wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year. Bob Perry 33
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Calendar of Events February 2016 Tue
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Sutton-by-Dover P. Council Meeting, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm
2nd & 16th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm
Tue
3rd
Wed Thurs
Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from the Post Office
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4 11th18th Bumps, Babies and Beyond, Kingsdown Church, 9:30am - 11am & 25th
Thu
4th
Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 2.00pm
Sat
6th
Kingsdown Rocks, Barn Dance
Sun
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Mon
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Breakfast Church, St John’s, Kingsdown, 9.30am
8th & 22nd Drop in Studdal Church Hall 9.30am—11.00am
Mon
8th
WI Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, 2pm
Mon
8th
Ripple Tea & Chat 2.00pm Ripple Village Hall
Mon
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Wed
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R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH 7.30pm
10th & 24th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am -12.30pm
Fri
12th
School - Term 3 Finishes
Fri
12th
Closing date for March issue of Rural Roundup
th
Sun
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Tue
16th
Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am
Sat
20th
Kingsdown Rocks, Jumble Sale, Kingsdown Village Hall
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22nd
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29th
Prayer & Praise, St John’s, Kingsdown, 6.30pm
Funday Sunday, Kingsdown Church, 9.30am School - Term 4 Starts Prayer & Praise, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 6.30pm Messy Church, Studdal Hall, 4pm - 6pm Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple, from 11.30am Kingsdown Garden Society, Kingsdown School, 7.30pm
L’Angileri’s – A new Tuscan style ‘occasional’ restaurant is arriving at Ringwould Village Hall Rather than have a fixed location, L’Angileri’s hires venues in different towns, bringing their menu to your door step. The restaurant opens for one night, from 7pm at Ringwould Village Hall, Saturday 27th February 2016. For more information and to book a table, visit the website: www.langileris.co.uk or call 07432 621 951 DIGNIFIED FUNERALS from £995.00 PLUS DISBURSEMENTS
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Clubs & Organisations e. th
12 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:- Mrs Mary Fish 01304 361 862 Secretary:- Mrs Jane Banks 01304 373 774 Ringwould Village Hall Chairman:Mr Patrick Macwilliam 01304 373 888 Secretary: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
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Parish Contacts St Nicholas Players Chairman:- Mr B Munro Secretary:- Miss Janet Alcock Hall Bookings Kingsdown & Ringwould School Kingsdown Village Hall
01304 372 065 01304 367 453
Maggi Bowden (Sec) 01304 373 734 Jane Banks 01304 373 774 Email: banks_jane@hotmail.co.uk Ringwould Village Hall Mrs Jennifer Van Lens 01304 371 289 Ripple Village Hall Mrs P Scott-Bradford mob: 07967 307 440 Studdal Church Hall Mrs Claire McLaren 01304 371 274 Sutton Community Centre Meg & Darren Parfitt 01304 239 190 Email: dcparfitt@sky.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 07969 584 181 Email: martin.dadd@kent.gov.uk Ripple Parish Council Chairman: Mrs Daphne Lee Eastchurch, Sutton Rd., Ripple CT14 8JA 01304 365 573 Clerk: Mrs Kath Hastilow 01304 372 235 Email:- ripple.parishclerk@sky.com Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Chairman: Barbara Merriman 01304 369 256 Email: merriman619@btinternet.com Clerk: Mrs Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081 Email: suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com Deal & Dist branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Sarah Spong 01304 363 942 Treasurer:- Gill Hughes 01304 364 188 Index of contents Kingsdown R’would-w-K’down PC Kingsdown …..cont Kingsdown School Ringwould Church Events Church Services Benefice Contacts Letter from the Rectory Church info
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Ripple & News Page 25 General Page 27 Sutton, Ashley, Studdal and Little Mongeham Page 29 Sutton PC Page 31 K & R WI / K’down Garden Soc.Page 33 Calendar of Events Page 35 Clubs & Organisations Page 38 Parish Contacts Page 39 Conservation Society Page 40
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A preliminary, text-only version of the long-awaited Kingsdown Conservation Area Appraisal has been published by DDC at www.dover.gov.uk and KCG’s recommended extension of the Area and inclusion of an Article 4 Direction are about to go out to public consultation. Membership secretary Peter Cross (239 928) thanks all members who have already paid their subscriptions for 2016, and invites those who have yet to renew, or who wish to join for the first time, to complete and post their form in our box in the Post Office. Concern has been expressed about tree clearance along Undercliffe Road on the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This part of the beach is within the boundary of Kingsdown Holiday Park, and the work must be undertaken strictly in accordance with a Consent Order issued by Natural England. The main work was completed before Christmas and it is understood that clearance of debris and treatment of regrowth will take place this spring. A barrier may also be installed to prevent vehicles accessing the beach. Queries or concerns should be addressed to Phil Williams, Natural England, International House, Dover Place, Ashford TN23 1HU.
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