Rural Roundup
Picture by Alison Stone
Issue Number 69
December 2016/January 2017
A Free Community Magazine covering
Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley, Studdal, Little Mongeham & Walmer
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Hi Everyone, As space is short, just a short message from me this month. A Happy Christmas and a very Prosperous New Year to all. Doreen - Ed Editor:- Doreen Clark, Popinjay, 2 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. Please note advertising rates for renewals and new adverts as from 1st September, 2016 Rates for advertising - Copy to Editor. (accepted providing space is available) Whole-page single edition £40.00 - Whole-page Annual (10 issues) £360.00 Colour Half-page single edition £22.00 - Half-page Annual (10 issues) £185.00 10% Third-page single edition £16.00 - Third-page Annual (10 issues) £130.00 extra Quarter-page single edition £12.00 - Quarter-Page Annual (10 issues) £95.00 Sixth-page single edition £10.00 - Sixth-page Annual (10 issues) £60.00 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. Errors & Omissions Excepted. © Rural Roundup 2010
Index of contents Kingsdown Flower Rota Kingsdown News Kingsdown Carol Singing K’down Garden Soc. Conservation Society School Ringwould News R’would-w-K’down PC Poppies Warmer Parish Council Ripple News Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham
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Letter from John Winn K & R WI / Walmer WI General Walmer Castle Church Services Walmer Freedown Benefice Contacts Knittind for the Needy Calendar of Events Walmer Churches Clubs & Organisations Parish Contacts
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St John’s Kingsdown, Flower Rota for December 2016 & January 2017
Advent Sunday 27th November: No flowers during Advent Decorating for Christmas will be done on Friday 23rd December from 9.30am Please come and help! Gifts of greenery and flowers (not yellow) will be very welcome Christmas Day: Sunday 25th December - Thursday 5th January 2017 The Parish Friday 30th December - Thursday 12th January Liz Deschamps & Barbara Ridout Friday 13th December - Thursday 26th January Georgina Maude & Sue Parker White If you cannot do your slot, please arrange a swap and let us know! We are desperately in need of some more people to join the flower rota: it is very soothing, satisfying and relaxing and not as difficult as people seem to think, so come along and have a go! We have a flower fund so there is no expense involved. Please phone Barbara (361 019) or Georgina (389 253) and come and try out flower arranging in church: Christmas is a good time to ‘have a go’, just turn up. This will not commit you to joining the rota. Any queries please ring Georgina Maude (389 253) or Barbara Ridout (361 019)
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Kingsdown News
Email the editor direct to ruralroundup@btinternet.com or phone:- 01304 362 333
R.N.L.I.
The recent Lifeboat Christmas Fair held at the “King’s Head” Kingsdown raised the grand sum of £796.00. Many thanks to everyone who came and supported us, despite the inclement weather. 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. There is one raffle prize unclaimed. It is a yellow ticket 420. Name of Kathleen but no telephone number. Please contact 373 651 Sylvia Main (on behalf of Walmer, Deal & District Lifeboat Branch).
Kingsdown Annual Art Exhibition 2016 The Kingsdown Annual Art Exhibition is an important event in the village calendar and has been very successful in attracting local artists and visitors. The Exhibition was held on 29 th & 30th October and the standard was exceptionally high and greatly admired by all visitors. The Exhibition hosted 172 exhibits from 33 artists of which sixteen works of art were sold raising £448.60 after expenses. The proceeds from the event make a significant contribution to the Church building fund thus enabling work on the West Window to commence in November, but there is still much more restoration work to be done. This year’s Exhibition was the last to be promoted by David & Lesley Dobby who have run it for the last five years. Next year the Art Exhibition will have new promoters. David L Dobby
Baptismal Rolls
The repair and re-framing of the St John’s baptismal rolls has been completed. They are now back on the wall where they belong thanks to all of you who generously contributed to the work. If you have family members whose names are on them, do go and have a look. A big thank you to Ray Stanley who has made a lovely job of the frames. Elizabeth Bembridge
Yes? Then Please Help! Your Votes Are Needed Friends of Kingsdown Play Park need your vote! If you are on Facebook, please search for and join the "Deal Community Christmas Fair 2016" group and scroll down the page to look for their poll that is being run until the fair takes place on the 18th December. The two good causes with the most votes in the poll will get a share of the profits made from the fair (last year it made almost £2000). FKPP are hanging on to second place at the moment but they need more votes to keep them safely in the running. If successful, the money will make a real difference to how many pieces of play equipment they hope to install early next spring. So please, if you’re a facebooker, vote for Friends of Kingsdown Play Park!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1314901645202548
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Kingsdown News continued……...…..
Contact:- The editor, Email:- ruralroundup@btinternet.com or phone:- 01304 362 333 Rural Roundup Distributor:Mr Julian Dalrymple, Lyndhurst, Victoria Road, Mob Tel:- 07902 397 795
KINGSDOWN CAROL SINGING
Once again it is time to come carol singing around Kingsdown. We welcome everyone to join us for this lovely tradition. You don’t have to live in Kingsdown to come along, or stay for the whole evening. We will always start at the Meeting Point but may have to alter routes due to weather. 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 6.30pm each night and finishing by 8.30pm except on Christmas Eve when we start at 7pm and keep going till we have visited all the pubs. All money collected will be divided between The Church Fabric Fund and The Mission to Seafarers. Donations may be left at Del’s Village Store. Looking forward to seeing you . Sylvia (373 651) Sue (381 567) and Dinah (373 176) Date
Meeting Point
Planned Route
Monday 12th
School gate
Tuesday 13th
Balmoral Rd/Glen Rd
Balmoral Rd
Wednesday 14th
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Claremont Rd, Osborne Rd, Glen Rd (part)
Thursday 15th
Top of Kingsdown Hill
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Friday 16th
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Saturday 17th
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Glen Rd (part), Sea Rd, Edward Rd, Carlton Rd, Balmoral Rd (part)
Victoria Rd (part), Queensdown Rd
Sunday 18th
Top of Kingsdown Hill
Monday 19th
Top of Upper Street
Tuesday 20th
School gate
St James Rd, Alexandra Rd, The Rise (part)
Wednesday 21st
School gate
Kings Close, Climdown
Thursday 22nd
School gate
The Rise (part), St Monica's Rd
Friday 23rd Christmas Eve Sat 24th Start 7pm
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Next year’s programme is coming together. There will be more on sustainability in February; Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum will speak on Kent Seaweeds on March 14th; John Buckingham will make a welcome return to talk about Bird Migration in April; and there will be a Tree Walk around the village in May. Dates will be on our website and on posters around the village. Occasionally we are challenged as to why we have not made a fuss about a particular planning application, and so we would like to explain. We are not a statutory body consulted by DDC, and if we were to make an ‘official’ objection it would be seen to represent our members’ views. We cannot presume to know what all of our 400+ members think about a particular planning matter, but we are aware that there are often differing opinions. It is only in a very rare situation, eg the beach hut proposals of a few years ago, that we are made aware of the strong feelings of the majority of our members and are thus able to voice our concerns as a Group. Occasionally, when an application is thought, for example, to impinge significantly on an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we will flag it up to members so that they may object individually if they are so minded. We are often contacted by people seeking advice – not always KCG members - and we try our best to help them find the answers from those who are professionally involved. Our aim is to give members easy access to planning information so that they are free to make up their own minds and, if warranted, to express their opinions through the correct channels i.e. the DDC planning portal. Our website gives easy access to information about new planning applications and updates on previous ones. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. Annie, events@kingsdownconservation.co.uk
Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Mr T Ridley-Ellis Tel:- 01304 381 084 To carry on where I left off in the November issue, all the shrubs have come under severe attack. The garden looks better for it. Note to myself to buy a good quality shredder! By the way, the head gardener is very pleased with my pruning efforts. I believe you will agree the summer was a good one. It started in mid-July and went on until nearly the end of October. As it’s now getting dark early you certainly have to plan your day in the garden. There is always something to do, so here are a few things you could get on with in December and January: Prune wisteria, cutting back summer side shoots to two or three buds. Prune climbing roses, cutting away diseased or damaged growth. Tie new shoots to a support. Cut older flowering shoots by two thirds of their length. Prune rose bushes whilst they are dormant. Plant up winter containers with hardy cyclamen, ivy and skimmia. Remember, don’t leave tulip bulbs too late before planting. Cut back foliage from ornamental grasses, clipping them to within a few centimetres from the ground. Remove old hellebore leaves to make the new blooms more visible. So wrap up warm and get out there. I am sure you will feel better for it. The first meetings of 2017 are Monday 30th January when Roy Wall will be talking about showing vegetables and flowers. On Monday 27th February we have Mark Brent, the head gardener of Walmer Castle. It only leaves me to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year. See you soon. Bob Perry 9
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Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School
Head teacher: - Jo Hygate, Glen Road, Kingsdown, CT14 8DD. Secretary Maggi Bowden, Tel:- 01304 373 734 The junior classes are fully involved in this year’s ‘Business Project’. This is when the children set up a business or run an event, with the ultimate aim of making a profit. This profit will be divided between the school charity, Starlight, and the class. So far we have had the Year 3 Quiz, which has been written and delivered by the children. Year 3 (with Year 2) are hoping to go to London this year to see Matilda, so any profits will offset the cost of the trip. The school charity this year is Starlight. The charity monitors Jo Hygate Sebastian and Isaac, who chose this charity and have already organised one fundraising event - where the children could exchange their school uniform for clothes in colours of the charity, blue, purple and yellow. Further charity fundraising events will take place during the school year. A final reminder that our Christmas Fayre will be held straight after school on Thursday 8th December. Please come and support your local school. Jo Hygate
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
You are invited to join us on Thursday 8th December from 3:15 - 5:30pm in the school hall for our Christmas Fayre. There will be our popular Christmas raffle, hotdogs and mulled wine, homemade cakes, face painting, chocolate tombola, toys, gifts and many more stalls to browse and enjoy. Don't miss the school choir singing a selection of festive songs and, of course, don't forget to visit Father Christmas in his grotto! Grotto tickets will be on sale at the fayre and daily after school on the 5 th, 6th and 7th December. £2 per child. We look forward to welcoming you. School Term 2017 Term 3 Starts Thursday 5th January - Finishes Friday 10th February
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Ringwould News -
Correspondent::- Jean Winn Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email:- jean.winn@gmail.com or text 07818 828 613
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 Jane Sims (£20) Helen Rodney Smith (£10) and Barbara Kilby (£5). If you want to join, Email:- jean.winn@gmail.com or phone 361 030 and I will arrange to call. Jean Winn
Tea and Chat…….. Meets this month on 8th December when we go to Dunkerleys (12.30 for 1pm) for our Christmas lunch. After that it is Thursday 5th January at 2pm in the church social space Homemade cakes and a cuppa, not to mention a good chat! £1
Christmas Services in December The Village Carol Service is on the 18th December at 6.30 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 alw ays you are invited to help us make them from 3.15pm to 3.45pm, with squash, coffee and biscuits available.
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Need our Prayers or want to organise a Baptism or Wedding whilst we have no Rector? please:- Contact the Rev. John Winn 01304 361 030 or Email:- revjohnwinn@aol.com or one of the Churchwardens 13
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Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council
Clerk:- Katie Amaouche, Inglewood, Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8BP Tel:- 01304 729 081 Email: parishclerkrwk@gmail.com www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk At a meeting of the Parish Council on 14th November 2016 David Bucknell was elected Chair of the Council. One of his first tasks will to review the procedures of the Parish Council with a view to ensuring the smooth running of the Parish Council in the future. In November Cllr. Nick Jackaman resigned from the council. Members would like to express their thanks for the contribution Nick has made over the last ten years in representing Ringwould and his work as Vice Chair of the Council. We all wish him well in the future. Co-option of councillors The council has vacancies for councillors, which have already been advertised by Dover District council. The role of the councillor is important in order to reflect the views of all the residents of Ringwould and Kingsdown. It is an interesting role and keeps you in touch with everything that is going on in the villages. So if you are interested in becoming a councillor please contact the clerk immediately for an application form and you would be welcome to an informal discussion. Interviews will be held during December. Friends of Kingsdown Playpark The PC have agreed to make an immediate grant of £5K out of the 10K allocated for the improvement to the playpark. This will enable the Friends to use the £10k grant from ‘Awards for All’. Phase One of the new park will be implemented as soon as possible. Lisa Dennison and her colleagues have submitted plans for the layout, which will integrate the existing equipment with the new. Councillors congratulated Lisa and her colleagues on the fund raising efforts so far and hope that the remaining funds can be secured. Freedown Wood Cllrs. have agreed to develop a management plan for the wood in order to promote the growth of wild flowers and mature trees. Zetland Arms Terrace Cllrs. are in discussion with Shepherd Neame over the licencing of the terrace in front of the Zetland public house as there are a number of outstanding issues to be resolved. Kingsdown Toilets Cllrs. met representatives of Dover District Council to consider the transfer of the toilets to the Parish Council. DDC are preparing a draft lease which will be presented to the council. A group of volunteers is being formed to assist with the upkeep of the site so please contact the Clerk if you are able to help. 20 mph A review of the signs in Kingsdown is being undertaken to see if more repeater signs are needed in the village. Katie Amaouche Clerk to the Council
Carols, Sausages & Mulled Wine Come and join in some carol singing and enjoy some mulled wine and sausages as well. All in aid of the local scout group's funds. Where: Outside the Ox Tale Butcher's Shop When: Saturday 10th December Time: Starting at 12.30 pm. Song sheets and music will be provided along with barbecued sausages and mulled wine. Please come along and lend your voice(s) to the occasion - it should be fun. 15
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St John’s Church Kingsdown was full to capacity on Remembrance Sunday, which was also Cathy’s very last service before leaving for Cornwall. Not only was the Church full of people, it was full of poppies too. What a wonderful sight, over 3,500 of them. It all started with Masheeda Downing, mother of local hero Anthony Downing who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2011, suggesting a small display of hand-crafted poppies at the Memorial for the Service. Masheeda called on friends and the local community to start making poppies using any medium. Like Topsy it grew and ended up with a spectacular display of all shapes and sizes, including some sent from Germany. Masheeda would like me to convey her heart-felt thanks to all who made Poppies. Ed
Poppies in the Church
Time to say goodbye. I would just like to say a final “goodbye” to everyone – or perhaps it would be more appropriate to say “au revoir” (as I do hope to see you again) as I head for Cornwall. I really can’t thank everyone enough for the kind words, cards, letters and gifts that I have received during the past few weeks – I have been truly overwhelmed – and I thank you for your kindness and generosity. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those (and you know who you are) for their unstinting help and support, in so many different ways, during the time that I have been here. I really can’t believe it is six plus years. I will indeed miss each and every one of you – and whatever the future holds for you and for the parishes - I leave you with my love, my prayers, my best wishes and every blessing. Yours in Christ Cathy PS. Thanks also to everyone for their generous contributions to “Help for Heroes” £1,090.00 was collected.
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Walmer Parish Council
Clerk to the Council:- Kirsty Holroyd 8 The Strand, Walmer, Kent. CT14 7DY. Tel:- 01304 362 363 Website:- www.walmercouncil.co.uk Email:-walmerparish@btconnect.com At its meeting on held on Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 at 8 The Strand, Walmer at 7.00 pm Walmer Parish Council discussed the following. Questions and/or Observations from the Electorate of Walmer: Martin Horncastle of Halliday Drive, Walmer attended the meeting along with Marco Misterconi to update members on the remedial action taken by Southern Water to clear the four foot storm drain which flows into the sea, adjacent to the Sailing Club. They feel it is only due to the very dry autumn that further flooding has not occurred. It was resolved that the Clerk invite a senior person from Southern Water to attend a Council meeting to provide an explanation of the work being undertaken. Walmer in Bloom: The Council agreed: That the overall budget 2017/18 can be increased by £100.00 to cover the increased cost of importing plants. That winter planting to a maximum cost of £300.00 be approved and that a £25.00 cheque be sent to the 2nd Deal Sea Scouts for the use of the Scout Hut for the Walmer in Bloom Presentation also that East Studdal Nurseries be asked to provide the baskets for the 2017 campaign at a cost of £16.80 plus vat per basket. Events Working Group: It was agreed that the successful Kite Festival be staged again at Walmer Green on June 10th 2017. Finance and General Purposes Committee. Members resolved: That the Rugby Club receive a cheque for £760.00 in respect of their pitch maintenance arrangement. b) That the Local Government Pension Scheme be adopted for Staff. That letters be written to the MP and the DCLG to oppose the referendum for precept increases over 2% from DCLG. That a grant of £400.00 be made towards the set-up costs of the Royal Marines Trail Deal and Walmer. Members adopted the new Financial Regulations 2016 and it was noted that the main change will be that an individual Committee can take full charge of their approved budgets and authorise payments up to a cost of £500.00. Report of the Clerk: Members considered a quote from the Councils Arboriculturist concerning an interim tree inspection and resolved: That £300.00 be spent to inspect the condition of council owned trees including several which had not previously inspected. That the Christmas Lights Competition this year should go ahead. That a small thank-you gift tbe given to each of the council’s volunteer helpers be purchased to a value of £100.00 in total. Councillor Mrs Ludwig wished to commend Wales and Sons at 10 The Strand, Walmer for the wonderful window display that they have arranged to illustrate the many years that they have been in business and wished a letter from the Council to be sent in acknowledgement of their efforts. Date of next meeting Wednesday, 7th December 2016 at 7 pm at the Parish Office, 8, The Strand, Walmer. Cllr Grant announced that Christmas wine and mince pies will be served. All are welcome. Kirsy Holroyd Clerk to the Council
Every month on a Saturday morning the Council holds advice surgeries at its offices on the Strand which are attended by councillors and local police officers. Anyone needing advice is invited to attend. Full details of dates and times are posted on the Council’s website above.
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Ripple Parish Council
Clerk:- Mrs Karen Castle 01304 364 406:- clerk@rippleparish.co.uk There was an excellent turn out for the Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Night on November 5th. We thought this quote summed up the evening nicely – ‘As a 50 year old child, that was the best bonfire and fireworks display I have ever seen’. Congratulations to Reggie Bates (pictured} who won the Guy Competition and well done to all the boys and girls who entered. The Parish Council has been notified by Dover District Council that the telephone box in Chapel Lane will be decommissioned as it has not been used once in the past twelve months. Clerk to the Council Karen Castle
Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey, Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple, CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email:- daveyldavey@aol.com
Ripple Village Hall
Work has started on cutting back the hedges around the field and improving road visibility at the entrance. Work will also start shortly on upgrading the lighting in the Hall.
Tea and Chat in Ripple -
The next meeting will be on Monday, 12th December at 2.00pm in Ripple Village Hall. This meeting will be a Celebration of Christmas, with Christmas readings and hymns. The January meeting will be on Monday, 9th January at 2.00pm in Ripple Village Hall.
Bingo Club
The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday 6th December and again on 3rd, 17th & 31st January.
Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings
Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm Wednesday 14th & 28th December & Wednesday 11th & 25th January Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ripple
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will be held in the Church at 6.00pm on Tuesday, 27th December.
Vintage & Classic Car Meeting - The Plough, Ripple Held on the last Sunday every month From 11.30am
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Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Clerk:- Mrs Susan Smith, Tel:- 01304 827 266 Email:- suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com www.suttonbydoverpckentparishes.gov.uk
Notes from Sutton-by-Dover P. C. meeting held on 1st November 2016. Highways There have been concerns expressed about a dangerous blind bend in the Parish. There was some discussion by the Councillors on the use of mirrors on the highway and under what circumstances the County Council will erect a mirror on a particular site. Planning Two applications had been granted planning permission by the District Council Website The website is being updated and revamped at the moment. Hopefully it will soon have a planning log for parishioners to check local applications. Budget The Parish Council has started the process for next year’s budget. Speeding/Traffic An advisory sub-committee has been set up to consider the best sites for the traffic survey rumble strips in the Parish. Updates of this will be on the website. Cleaning of village signs Local residents have been doing a great job of cleaning up their local signs and clearing back vegetation. New Parish Councillor Mr Charles Hogben was co-opted as Parish Councillor.
Next meeting to be held on Tuesday 6th December 2016 in the Church Hall Studdal at 7.30pm. Susan Smith, Clerk to the Council
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Everyone is Welcome to Drop in....for coffee, cake and chat! Join us in Studdal Church Hall on the first Tuesday of each month 10:30am to 11:45am. The next meetings will be on:Tuesday, 6th December, No meeting in January.
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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 Road, East Studdal. There is always a Bring and Buy stall, with home-made jams and local grown vegetables, etc. and a Raffle. Next Meeting will be on:- Tuesday 20th December (plus Carol Singing) And then Tuesday 17th January 2017 Come and join us!
BINGO……..No Bingo in December the next one will be on Friday 6th January. For further information call Olive on 01304 372 069 All welcome
and Table Sale Saturday 10th December - the Church Hall Studdal, Downs Road 9.00am – 12 noon café, cakes, preserves, gifts pickles, local crafts and raffle £5 per table Enquiries to Ann on 01304 364 989
Christingle Christmas Eve……..Studdal Church Hall at 4.00pm A wonderful way to start Christmas: sing, smile, make your own Christingle and have an opportunity to raise funds to support young people.
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From The Rev John Winn Dear Friends, As I write it is November 5th and I’m expecting the sound of fireworks at any minute, Advent is still three weeks away, and yet this is the December/January issue of Rural Roundup; alas this is the stuff of deadlines. It’s a great privilege to be able to write to you again after an absence of six years or so, during which time Cathy has kept us entertained, informed and edified and we thank her for that. During the interregnum, the plan is for me to write occasionally but for others from the four parishes to contribute too. It is hoped this will make for an interesting variety of letters and tap into the wide range of skills and experiences that exist across our churches. As individuals and as a Church we are on a constant journey, change is inevitable if we are not to stand still. Cathy has moved on to a new ministry; new opportunities of ministry will arise for many of us during this period of interregnum and maybe beyond into the future to enable our churches to continue a strong Christian presence in our villages. Advent epitomises what we understand as our journey of faith. The four Sundays leading up to Christmas each have a theme which traces the progress of mankind’s awareness of the presence of God and his influence in the world. This sense of journey is marked by the lighting of a new candle on each of the four Sundays celebrating the key figures faith. Beginning with Abraham and the ancient Patriarchs of old, the first to be aware of the presence of God, through to the prophets who spoke of the promise of a saviour, and then to John the Baptist, the Lord’s Forerunner as he is known, who declared that this saviour had come and would soon make himself known. And finally, on the fourth Sunday of Advent we celebrate the contribution of Mary the Mother of Jesus who willingly submitted her life to God’s purpose in bearing his Son. Our Advent observations span many hundreds of years of this huge journey of faith as mankind was prepared for the coming of Jesus. As we meditate on the events and personalities of this great faith journey let us use this time to meditate on our own faith journey as we prepare ourselves to welcome Jesus anew into our lives and into our Church this Christmas. May I wish you a fruitful Advent and a happy and blessed Christmas. John.
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Kingsdown & Ringwould WI Secretary: - Linda Dalton Email: - lindadalton4@gmail.com
What a treat it was to listen to Steve Ottewill telling us about his life as a silversmith in his Evegate Workshop near Ashford! His passion for his work was so evident as he talked about making and designing silverware, from the beautiful and elegant processional mace for a university in the North of England, to chalices for churches, to the Challenge cup stand for the Henley Regatta, or, and now for something completely different, to rather large ornate and strange pieces for the potentates of the Middle East, usually adorned by a camel! I think the celebration cake stand for the Sultan of Oman took the prize for size and decoration in this category! Steve talked about the music of the workshop...the sound of workers hammering the sheets of silver into shape. A most inspiring speaker. As usual, we have a lot to look forward to. We are decorating a tree for the Christmas Tree Festival at Trinity Church Deal, on December 2 nd. Our Christmas lunch is on December 6 th. Next year we are privileged to have Terry Waite speaking at our Annual Federation Meeting in March. In May, we start our trips out to interesting places with a visit to Eltham Palace. However, it isn’t always about fun; a member from Walmer WI has arranged a petition condemning the litter on our local roads, particularly the A2 and M20, and has sent the signatures with a letter, to our M.P. I am sure we are all anxious for something to be done about the rubbish on the roads at the gateway to England, and the WI can be very effective in getting things done by putting pressure on the right people. The last meeting of the year will be a members only Christmas Extravaganza! Do consider joining us in the New Year, on January 9th. In the meantime we wish all our readers a peaceful Christmas and Happy New Year. Christine Smith.
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KALC Awards Walmer Parish Council is inviting members of the public to help it find local unsung heroes whose work has benefitted the community or its people. Under the Kent Association of Local Councils Community Awards scheme parish councils have been invited to seek out and nominate deserving individuals to put forward for an award. So if there is someone in your street, your church or even your bridge club who goes out of their way to make the lives of others better then please get in touch with the parish office. Telephone number 01304 362 363, or contact your local councillor. Proposed new radio station. A broadcast company, Pipeline Media, is applying for the new community radio license in East Kent and are canvassing local people to find out what they would like to hear on their local radio station. If you have any thoughts or comments you can send them to our parish clerk, Kirsty Holroyd at the parish office. Or you can contact Pipeline Media direct at: 31
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Walmer Contact:- Kirsty Holroyd Tel:- 01304 362 363 Email:- walmerparish@btconnect.com
Walmer Castle
There’s a new broom at Walmer Castle and she’s determined to sweep up local people and organisations to enjoy the benefits of this unique little building. Kate Olpin who recently took over as the Property Manager at the Castle and Gardens, the title’s a little misleading, she’s in charge of everything to do with the successful running of this survivor from the days of Henry VIII and his perpetual worries about an invasion from France. She is particularly pleased to be back at Walmer Castle several years after she was here on a school trip which coincided with a visit from the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother who for many years was the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and had an apartment at the castle. “We were all allowed to gather at the entrance to the castle to greet the Queen Mother,” said Kate. “I was here on a school trip with my sister and for all of us it was a special moment which made our trip even more memorable.” Kate’s first step is to hold a stakeholder’s open day and she has invited a wide range of local councils, local organisations and others to the castle so that they can see for themselves just what it has to offer and how it might benefit the people of Walmer and other nearby towns and villages. “The castle is an important part of our community and my hope is to enable local people to take advantage of everything we have to offer,” said Kate. “I’m new here and don’t yet know everybody so if I’ve accidentally missed your organisation off the invitation list then please contact me at the castle,” she said. The first open day will be held on December 8th at the castle and more will follow later. 33
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Church Services for December 2016/January 2017 December St John’s Kingsdown Sunday 4th 9.30am Breakfast Church Sunday 11th 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 11th 6.30pm Prayer & Praise Sunday 18th 9.30am Funday Sunday Sunday 18th 4.00pm Carol Servicee Saturday 24th 5.30pm Cristingle St Nicholas Ringwould Sunday 4th 9.30am Sung Eucharist Sunday 11th 9.30am Matins Sunday 18th 6.30pm Carol Service Saturday 24th 4.00pm Christingle Sunday 25th 10.00am United Service St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Sunday 4th Sunday@ 6.00pm Sunday 11th 6.00pm Carol Service Sunday 18th 6.00pm Carol Service Sunday 24th 4.00pm Christingle Sunday 24th 11.00pm Communion St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Sunday 4th 11.00am Morning Prayer Sunday 11th 8.00am Holy Communion Sunday 27th 6.00pm Carol Service
January St John’s Kingsdown Sunday 8th 9.30am Sung Eucharist Sunday 8th 6.30pm Prayer & Praise Sunday 15th 9.30am Funday Sunday Sunday 22nd 9.30am Sung Eucharist St Nicholas Ringwould Sunday 1st 10.00am United Service Holly Communion Sunday 8th 9.30am (BCP) Matins Sunday 15th 9.30am Sung Eucharist Sunday 22nd 9.30am Prayer & Praise St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Sunday 8th 11.00am Holy Communion Sunday 15th 11.00am Holy Communion Sunday 22nd 4.00pm Messy Church Studdal Hall Sunday 29th 10.00am United Parish Communion St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Sunday 8th 11.00am Morning Prayer
For weekday services check 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)
Christmas in Walmer Parish Churches Sunday 18th Dec. ‘Download’ family Christmas play in St Mary’s 11.00am come dressed as a nativity character/animal Sunday 18th Dec Nine Lessons and Carols 6.00pm in St Saviour’s Wednesday 21st Dec. Carols by Candlelight 7.00pm in St Mary’s Christmas Eve 24th Dec. Christingle 4.00pm in St Mary’s Christmas Eve 24th Dec. Midnight Mass 11.00pm St Saviour’s & 11.30pm in St Mary’s Christmas Day 25th Dec. services as Sunday (no Download) January 2017 New Year’s Day Services as Sunday (no Download)
For January services please contact 01304 366 605 or visit www.walmerparishchurches.org Walmer Baptist Church Sunday 18th Dec. 10.30am All-Age Nativity - 4.00pm Caroling on the Streets Wednesday 21st Dec. 7.00pm Traditional Candlelight Carol Service Christmas Eve 24th Dec. 6.00pm Family Carols Christmas Day 25th Dec. 10.00am Family Presentation (bring a present to show) Come, hear the Good News brought by the angels…. January 10.30am Morning Worship/3rd Sunday Holy Communion. Sunday Club for Children 4.30pm Informal Worship (Church Lounge) 1st Sunday Holy Communion.
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Hawkshill Freedown sometimes known as ‘The Glen’ Walmer Parish Council is looking for volunteers with an interest in conservation to give up a few hours once a month to help keep the Hawkshill Freedown, which is situated right next to Walmer Castle, looking good for several years. The existing team of volunteers and parish councillors have been keeping unwanted growths of brambles and blackthorn around the edges of the Freedown down to manageable limits to keep the area open for local people.
Volunteers meet once a month to cut back and get rid of the unwanted vegetation. North of the Freedown a major conservation project to provide a natural habitat for flora and fauna has just started. The aim is to coppice and pollard a number of trees to open up an area of the Freedown and then carry out herbaceous planting and hedgerow regeneration. A pathway will provide access for users of the Freedown to enjoy the new light and airy environment. Cllr Clive Grant, chair of the working group which looks after the Freedown for Walmer Parish Council, explained: “By the time this project is completed we will have returned a part of the Freedown to its original condition of chalk grassland as well as providing improved access to members of the public. It will also provide an interesting contrast to the stunning sea views already on offer from the upper plateau. It’s a great place to volunteer with the added incentives of contributing to our countryside and keeping fit - all at the same time. Those interested can contact Cllr. Grant through the Parish Office, 01304 362 363.
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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
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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
Walmer Parish Churches St Mary’s, St Saviour’s, & Blessed Mary of Walmer Vicar: Revd Seth Cooper Elizabeth House, 32, St Mary’s Road, Walmer, CT14 7QA www.walmerparishchurches.org
01304 366 605
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church Parish Priest: Fr Duncan Lourensz 14, Blenheim Road,, Deal, CT14 7DB
01304 367 496
Walmer Baptist Church
Pastor Designate: Seyan Tills The Manse 2 Kelvendon Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7HX 01304 364 216 Email: pastor@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk - www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
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Knitting for the Needy A Walmer community knitting group which has sent jumpers, blankets, hats and other knitted clothes to countries around the world and to other organisations which help those in need is busy getting on with producing new pieces for Christmas. The knitting for the needy group was founded by Pat Scanlon just a few years ago with three knitting enthusiasts in a small side room at the Walmer Baptist Church in Kelveden Road. The group proved so popular that they soon had to move into the large church hall to have enough room for all the knitting ladies and their equipment and now has around 30 regular knitters. The group is funded by the members themselves who bring their own wool and by donors who make gifts of wool. Since they started knitted items have been sent to the Ukraine, South Africa, Chernobyl, Gambia and to the sailors society and the Deal Food Bank. Special projects have included: 72 dolls for the Downs school to be dressed as Olympic athletes for their prize day. Table top sales of knitted goods to raise money for Marie Curie and Macmillan. A big knit which raised £1715 to pay for mosquito nets in Africa. Over £1500 for Willing and Abel.
Table top sales are held regularly at the Baptist Church Hall and at the Brocante on Walmer Green organised by the Parish Council. “We have a great time meeting friends and helping others,” said organiser Rita Bishop.” Lots of our members have suffered personal tragedy and are very pleased to be able to help other people in need.” The club meets every Tuesday from 2-4pm at the Baptist Church Hall where, as well as enjoying helping others, they can have a cup of tea and a chat with the friends they have made since joining the club. New members are always welcome – as are wool donations.
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Calendar of Events December 2016 & January 2017 December 2016 1st
Thur Tue
Organ Meditation, St John’s Chruch, Kingsdown, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
th
Drop in Studdal Church Hall. 10.30am - 11.45am
th
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Tue
6
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI Christmas Lunch.
Tue
6th
Every Tue. Walmer Knitting Group @ Walmer Baptist Hall, 2pm-4pm
Tue
th
6
Sutton-by-Dover P. C. Meeting, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm
Tue
6th
Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm
Wed
th
Walmer Parish Council Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer. 7.00pm
th
7
Wed
7
Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Dell’s Post Office
Thur
8th
Ringwould Tea & Chat Lunch at Dunkerlys, 12.30pm
Thur
th
8
Kingsdown & Ringwould School, Christmas Fayre, 3.15pm - 5.30pm
Thur
8th
Walmer Castle Open Day
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Fri
9
Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm
th
Sat
10
Christmas Fayre, Studdal Church Hall, 9.00am - 12noon
Sat
10th
Frost Fair, Beacon Hill Cottage, Little Mongham, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Sat
th
10
Carols, Sauages & Mulled Wine, Oxtail Butchers, K’down. 12.30pm
Fri
11th
Closing date for February issue of Rural Roundup
Mon
th
R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH. 7.00pm
th
Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm
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12
Wed
14th & 28th
Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall. 9.30am - 12.30pm
th
Thur
15
Save the Cihildren, Quiz, Deal Vic’s, 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Tue
20th
Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall. 10.30am - 11.45am
Tue
th
20
School Term Ends
January 2017 3rd
Tue Tue
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3
Every Tue. Walmer Knitting Group @ Walmer Baptist Hall, 2pm-4pm
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17 & 31
Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm
Thur
5th
Ringwould Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church 2.00pm
Thur
5th
School Term Starts
Fri
6th
Bingo, Studdal, Church Hall
Mon
9th
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Kingsdown V.Hall, 2.00pm
Mon
9th
Wed
th
Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm th
11 & 25 th
Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall. 9.30am - 12.30pm
Fri
13
Tue
17th
Closing date for February edition of Rural Roundup
Sun
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Mon
30th
Kingsdown Garden Soc. Kingsdown School.
Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall. 10.30am - 11.45am
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Local to Kingsdown
Domestic/Commercial Electrical Installer Part P Registered/ELECSA Approved Contractor Re-wires/New Installations/Replacement of Consumer Units/Fuse Boxes Call-outs/Fault Finding/Security Alarms/Condition Reports for Properties
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Walmer Parish Churches St Mary’s, St Saviour’s and Blessed Mary of Walmer Parish Office:- Elizabeth House, 32 St Mary’s Rd, Walmer, CT14 7QA Telephone:- 01304 366 605 Website:- walmerparishchurches.org
Open lives, open hands, open churches
Elizabeth House, St Mary’s Rd, Walmer, CT14 7QA
Walmer Parish Hall Dover Road, Walmer, CT14 7JH
Heartstart Course Various times Contact: Beverley, Tel: 07947 582 770
Badminton Tues/Fri evenings Contact: Simon, Tel: 01304 366 650
Computer Club beginners. Tues am Contact: Chitra, Tel: 01304 366 605
Deal Tri Thurs evenings Contact: dealtri.co.uk
Bible Study Group Wednesday eve. Contact: Rev’d Seth, Tel: 01304 366 605
Walmer WI Every 2nd Fri each month Contact: The Sec. 01304 374 010
Community Coffee Morning Alternate Thurs am Contact: Tel: 01304 366 605
The hall hosts a number of other fitness, dance, and activity groups. For more information and booking enquires including private hire for meetings and parties, please contact::-
Quilting Alt Thurs eve Contact: Tina, Tel: 01304 366 605 Youth Group 2nd & 4th Sun eve Contact: Rev’d Seth Tel: 10304 366 605
Tel: 01304 366 605 or visit www.walmerparishchurches.org
Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7HK Telephone:- 01304 364 216 Email:- church@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk ww.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk Badminton Monday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Knitting fo the Needy Tuesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Kid’s Kingdom (Mother & Toddler Group Term Times only) Quiz Third Thursday of each month 7.30pm - 9.30pm Table Top Sales (Dates vary) The Hall is let to various people who offer a range of activities For more information contact Admin 01304 373 853 admin@walmerbaptistchurch.org.uk 45
Clubs & Organisations e. 12th Deal Scout Group Group Scout Leader:- Jim Wheeler 01304 361 743 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 - Rosie Bolton 01304 365 963 Kingsdown Garden Society Chairman:- Mrs Barbara Peel 01304 361 384 Secretary:- Mr T Ridley-Ellis 01304 381 084 Kingsdown Parent & Toddler Group Contact:Mrs Lisa Dennison 01304 239 704 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:- Sharon Morris 01304 271 128 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 Contact: Mrs Daphne Lee 01304 365 573 Ripple Tea & Chat Contact: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 George Hannah 07496 603 766 Email:- stagehand@stnicksplayers.co.uk Secretary:- Miss Janet Alcock 01304 367 453
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Parish Contacts Deal & District Branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Mrs Sarah Spong Treasurer:- Mrs Gill Hughes
01304 363 942 01304 364 188
Hall Bookings Kingsdown & Ringwould School
01304 373 734
Maggi Bowden (Sec)
Kingsdown Village Hall
Jane Banks 01304 373 774 Email: banks_jane@hotmail.co.uk
Ringwould Village Hall
Mrs Jennifer Van Lens
07934 253 594
Ripple Village Hall
Mrs P Scott-Bradford
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
Walmer Baptist Church Hall
Administrator 01304 373 853 Email:- admin@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
Walmer Parish Hall
Elaine Wickenden 01304 366 605 www.walmerparishchurches.org
Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council Chairman:- Cllr. David Bucknell 07803 612 059 Email:- rasmusbuck@aol.com Clerk:Mrs Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081 Email:- parishclerkrwk@gmail.com (Please visit the website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk) Ripple Parish Council Chairman:- Mrs Daphne Lee Clerk:-
Mrs Karen Castle
01304 365 573 Eastchurch, Sutton Rd., Ripple CT14 8JA 01304 364 406 Email:- clerk@rippleparish.co.uk
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Chairman:- Miss Barbara Merriman 01304 369 256 Email:- Barbara.merriman16@gmail.com Clerk:Mrs Susan Smith 01304 827 266 Email:- suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com Walmer Parish Council Chairman:- Councillor Pat Heath 01304 361 248 Clerk:Kirsty Holroyd 01304 362 363 Email:- walmerparish@btconnect.coKingsdown & Ringwould PCSO Kerry Skirrow (new non-emergency number) 101 Email:- csu.dover@kent.pnn.police.uk KCC Community Warden Mr Martin Dadd
07969 584 181 Email:- martin.dadd@kent.gov.uk
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