Rural Roundup
Picture by J. Murray
Issue Number 70
February 2017
A Free Community Magazine covering
Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley, Studdal, Little Mongeham & Walmer
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Hi Everyone, I do hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. I do apologise if you don’t receive your copy of Rural Roundup on time this month. Yet again I have had issues with BT. Two weeks off line and no telephone, at least they refunded me for the telephone line charge for the period. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it will not happen again. Not a good position to be in when one has a deadline to keep. See you next month. Doreen - Ed
Copy closing date Friday 10th February for March 2017 issue of Rural Roundup
From the Benefice Registers Wedding :- Zoe Ann Clay & Dean Ovenden at Sutton We wish them every happiness for the future Baptism:-
Chester James Andrews at Kingsdown We welcome him into the fellowship of the Church
Funerals:- Margaret Parkin at Ringwould Bruce Reynolds at Kingsdown Elsbeth Hedwig Oatridge at Kingsdown We commend them into God's care 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 Advertising Rates Kingsdown News Kingsdown News cont... K’down Garden Soc. Conservation Society School Ringwould News R’would-w-K’down PC Camcorder Club Ripple News Ripple Parish Council Sutton by Dover PC
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Kingsdown News
Email the editor direct to ruralroundup@btinternet.com or phone:- 01304 362 333 New Play Area for Kingsdown Recreation Ground! Plans from Friends of Kingsdown Play Park (FKPP) for the first phase of a new and exciting play area were reviewed and agreed by Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council in November 2016. This new play area has come about because of the enthusiasm and hard work of FKPP over the past 18 months. They have acquired sufficient funds by local fund raising of a May Day Event, quiz nights, Autumn Scarecrow Trail within the village, raffles, barrels of booze at Kingsdown Rocks, to mention only a few!! In addition they have applied for and been successful with several awards and grants, which include the Lottery, and other local and national organisations and businesses. Well done FKPP!! On Tuesday 20th December the order was Signing of Play Area signed with Eibe (play equipment manufacturer) Equipment Order for a new play area consisting of Toddler climbwith Lisa Dennison, ing frame with slide, Stand-Up see-saw, two spring rockers, Toddler swings, Flat swings, two Chair of FKPP, Katie Amaouche, interactive play panels, a Rope Tree Stork’s Nest Clerk to RwK Parish climbing frame, two benches and two picnic tables, all with new surfacing. The installation of Council the new play area and equipment will take place and Stuart Evans, in the spring of 2017. Eibe Sales Manager Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council congratulate FKPP for all their efforts in providing a new play area; the parish council fully supports the project and will contribute up to 10K towards the total project costs. Fundraising continues for the second phase of the project which may include the purchase and installation of a zip wire, large climbing frame with slide for older children, a satellite carousel, and further surfacing, fencing and gates.
Organ Meditations for 2017 in St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown They will be held on the first Thursday of the month from 14:00 to 15:00
They will feature two historic mechanical action organs and the music chosen covers the whole range of organ repertoire from 1300 to the present day. For more details, please look on my website: www.georgesharmanorganist.com Thursday March 2nd & Thursday April 6th Kingsdown Carol Singers say “Thank you” Thanks to everybody in Kingsdown who gave so generously to the carol singers. We raised £1947.80 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 2017 Sylvia Sue and Dinah
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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
Further Improvements to Kingsdown Village Hall
St John’s (Kingsdown) Village Hall is a beautiful period building which dates back to 1843 and the trustees are keen to ensure that up to date facilities and amenities are provided. A grant of £4,188 has been gratefully received from the Big Lottery Fund to install secondary double glazing to all five windows in the upper hall and for redecoration. The secondary double glazing was installed just before Christmas by a local company, Dover Glass Centre, and took just one day. The redecoration work is scheduled for February. Thanks to the grant, which was extremely well received, the Village Hall has a warmer and cosier environment for all our users, as well as a reduction in utility costs. The hall is very popular, and is hired by villagers and non-residents. A variety of clubs and organisations such as the Table Tennis Club, Dancing Lessons, Singing Club and Yoga, hire the hall for meetings and not forgeting private functions and the regular bookings received from the Pre-School. In addition to all the structural changes that have taken place it is a pleasure to announce that as from January 2017 the hall now has a free Wi-Fi service which improves and enhances the hire facilities. For more information on the hall and how to book please visit the website www.kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk or email info@kingsownvillagehall.org.uk Friends of Kingsdown Play Park invite you to come along and grab a bargain at their nearly new children's and baby sale!
Saturday 25th February 10am to 12noon Kingsdown & Ringwould Primary School Lots of clothes, toys, books and equipment for ages 0-12yrs. Refreshments available. Admission 50p. To book a stall (cost £10), please contact Lisa on 07835 057 227 email friendsofkingsdownplaypark@gmail.com or message via facebook. If you have larger items to sell but do not wish to book a stall, we can sell your items for you (10% of sales to Friends of Kingsdown Play Park). 7
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Happy New Year! Our Autumn Social, held in the Village Hall, was very enjoyable. We were entertained by music from Les Trois Amis and, amusingly, it was the newcomers to the village who won the Kingsdown Heritage Quiz, knowing more about our village already than those who have lived here for years (Heritage maps still available from Del’s £1). In November David Carey from the Kent Tree and Pond Partnership enthused about the special trees we have in our village. Did you know that Field Maples, which are abundant in Kingsdown Wood, are incredibly rare and that we are internationally famous for the prostrate English oak growing out of the shingle? Our next talk will be ‘Bird Travels - The Mystery of Migration’ by John Buckingham on February 7th. Those who enjoyed his talk on ‘Wildlife through the Seasons’ last year will confirm that John is an entertaining speaker who takes stunning photographs. Starts at 7:30 at Kingsdown and Ringwould Primary School. £3 members, £4 non-members. On March 14th you can hear about the ‘Secret life of Kent Seaweeds’. Following the introductory talk on a ‘Sustainable Future for Kingsdown’ we have been planning and talking to a member of the Parish Council about our next steps towards really making a difference to our environmental sustainability. In the meantime make a note of April 25th when the talk will be ‘Recycle our Past, Save our Future.’ And finally we are seeking people to join our committee. We meet just once a month. Do get in touch if you are interested. It really isn’t onerous and has even been known to be fun! Anne-Marie talks@kingsdownconservation.co.uk
Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Mr T Ridley-Ellis Tel:- 01304 381 084 Well, here we are in 2017 and a very happy New Year to all our readers. I hope you are all well and looking forward to a new gardening year. Perhaps you have a major gardening project planned or, like me, are aware that you have some vital maintenance work on the trellis or fencing to carry out as a result of gale force winds encountered a few weeks ago. My excuse is that I’m waiting for the right moment to spring into action; more thought will be applied to the problem. On the bright side, this month we should see some signs of approaching spring and the daylight hours will increase. Here are some of the jobs you could be doing this month: 1. Chit potato tubers. 2. Prune winter flowering shrubs that have finished. 3. Prune Wisteria. 4. If the weather is warm you may need to mow the lawn. Set the cutting height at its maximum and only mow when the grass is dry. On Monday 27th February Mark Brent the Head Gardener of Walmer Castle, will be coming along to chat to us. 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 Email:- maggibowdkingsdownringwould.kent.sch.uk
We have now cleared away all our festive decorations and nativities, pantos and carols are a distant memory. Some of our planned highlights for 2017 include a trip to see Matilda in London, the Year 3 and 4 production “What A Knight” and the Key Stage 2 business project. A range of sporting fixtures are in the diary and the Kingsdown Dance Group are busy practising as they aim to return to the National Finals of the school’s Jo Hygate competition in June. I will let you know how we get on. School Governor Are you interested in becoming a School Governor? Are you able to give some time to support your local school? We are looking in particular to recruit a Governor with a financial background. If interested please contact either myself through the school office or Roger Walton (Chair of Governors) Jo Hygate
It’s Back!
The school has finally managed to replace the rag bank at the front of the school. The ‘Recycle with Michael’ scheme is run by the Salvation Army. Any items of clothing, footwear, bags, belts, towels or bed linen can be placed in the bank. Please make sure that shoes are paired up and that all items are placed in bags that are tied up. This helps with the emptying of the bank. The collected items are resold, either through Salvation Army retail shops or exported overseas for sale in parts of the world where affordable UK clothing is sought after. Through the bank, money will be raised for both the Salvation Army and the school. The use of the bank also means that items are reused instead of going to landfill. Our previous rag bank raised over a thousand pounds over the years, providing funds for environmental activities, such as the egg incubator, visits from agencies including Kent Wildlife Trust and an indoor planetarium show. Recycling for batteries and ink cartridges is also provided by the school. The batteries are collected by Valpak on behalf of Kent County Council and money is raised for Save the Children charity with the ink cartridges. Environmental activities and projects continue to run throughout the school. A walk to school scheme encourages children to have at least a five minute walk on their journey in the morning. In March the school will be holding another ‘Switch Off Friday’ to coincide with the WWF Earth Hour. We are also hoping to look at ways to reduce waste around the school. The children remain enthusiastic and continue to come up with new ideas on becoming more environmentally responsible as a school. Long may it continue! Jo Turpin, Environmental Co-Ordinator 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
We have now started a new year. more people are needed if we are to make this year as successful as last year, when £420 was given out as Prizes, and we funded two thirds of a tank of oil for the church so we can heat it for community gatherings like Tea and Chat. January Winners were Jane Sims and Jane Vian. If you want to join, email jean.winn@gmail.com Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email:- jean.winn@gmail.com or text 07818 828 613 and I will arrange to call. Jean Winn,
Tea and Chat……..meets this month on 2nd February in the Church Social Space Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! £1
Thursdays in the Church Social Space – Coffee and Computers The church is open with two computers available for general computer use on Thursday mornings (Not 23 rd), 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 want 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
Our thanks to those who helped fund the tower repair at St Nicholas Church, Ringwould it finished on budget and in time for Christmas.
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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Eastling Wood Firewood Logs Available for delivery from April to December 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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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
Highlights of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 12th December 2016. Administration – The Council agreed the agenda protocol and addendum to Standing Orders, and Parish Clerk’s working hours and core contact time. Finance – payment schedule approved. Finance Committee will produce draft 17/ 18 Budget for review by full Council. Highways – review of 20 mph signage throughout Kingsdown will be undertaken by council. Environment and Amenities – It was agreed Mrs Val Trewartha will be offered the position of Voluntary Parish Tree Warden. Communications – works is progressing with EiS on the migration of the Council website. The site had been published without consent of the council. Highlights of the meetings held on Monday 9 th January 2017. Administration – DCC have confirmed an election date of Thursday 9 th February for a parish councillor position. The deadline for nominations was Friday 13th January. The co-option process for two further councillor positions will commence after the 13th January deadline. Generation of Minutes protocol approved and approved addendum will be included in Standing Orders. Footpaths – Tender specification document approved and three further footpaths have been added to the schedule. Tender process will now commence. Finance – payment schedule approved. Draft Budget for 17 -18 was presented and will be reviewed by full council meeting at a January meeting. . Planning – a meeting is scheduled in January with East Kent Public Rights of Way to determine a definition of footpaths in the Kingsdown Beach area. Environment and Amenities – Cllrs Gleave and Bucknell are to be trained and added to the councillor voluntary rota for play area inspections which are currently under review. Friends of Kingsdown Play Area (FKPP) – An order was signed by the Parish Council on 20th December for the procurement of play equipment and spring installation of Phase One of the project. Due diligence was carried out prior to the order being signed and FKPP transferred funds to the Council to support the order. The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday 13th February 2017 at Kingsdown Village Hall commencing at 7.00 pm. All residents are very welcome. Draft Minutes will be published on the Ringwould and Kingsdown website after full council approval the month following. Final Minutes will be published and draft minutes removed. www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk Katie Amaouche Clerk to the Council 15
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Film club aims to record life of our communities A local camcorder club is opening its doors to new members and a new direction following the success of a special showing of the film club members made about the replacing of the groynes on Kingsdown beach. The film, made by Derek Hough, Steve Hutchings and David Bucknell, was shown to a packed meeting of the Kingsdown Conservation Society and was warmly applauded by the members. Some have asked for copies of the film. Now the Deal Camcorder club has filmed the making of the 3,500 poppies which were used to decorate St John’s Church at Kingsdown for the 2016 Remembrance Service. Two Kingsdown residents, Derek Hough and David Bucknell filmed the making of the poppies and the actual service. Steve Hutchings, who is editing the film, provided additional footage. The poppies, including 500 hand-painted seashells, were made by local craft groups, WI members and others. Some were knitted, some made of paper and card by local schoolchildren and some were sent from Germany. Filming included the poppies being made, interviews with some of those who made them and with Mrs Masheeda Downing who thought up the idea. Her son, Squadron Leader Anthony Downing, was killed on active service in Afghanistan. The team from the Camcorder Club are now putting together their film about this unique community activity which resulted in the church being transformed for what many have said was an extremely touching and memorable Remembrance Service, which was also the last service conducted by the Rev Cathy Sigrist. Anyone with a suggestion of a community activity which could be the subject of one of their films - or anyone who would like to join the club – is invited to contact Club Secretary Harry Loan on 01304 321 430 or Chairman David Bucknell at 01304 373 880 or email:rasmusbuck@aol.com. Arrangements will be made to show the film to all involved. New members will be able to David Buckell presents attend a series of workshops to develop Derek Hough with Producer Mike Lewis, winner their film making skills and become part of the Year Trophy film of the Year of the community film team.
The library now comes every Two Weeks at the times stated below.
Next date:Saturdays 4th & 18th February and every two weeks there after. Kingsdown. Kings Close 11.25 -11.55am Kingsdown. Jarvist Place 12.50 -13.20pm East Studdal. Downs Road 13.50 -14.20pm Dover Area Mobile Library Tel:- 07740 183 759 17
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Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey, Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple, CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email:- daveyldavey@aol.com
Ripple Village Hall
Upgraded lighting has now been installed in the Hall, the first of the current year’s programme of improvements to the Hall and grounds to be completed.
Tea and Chat in Ripple
Tea and Chat met on January 9 th. The next meeting will be held on February 13th at 2.00pm in Ripple Village Hall, with tea, chat and the usual quiz.
Bingo Club The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday February 14th and 28th .
Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings
Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm Wednesday February 8th& 22nd & Wednesday 8th & 22nd March Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ripple
During the Interregnum, service times will be displayed on a monthly basis in the church and in the current edition of Rural Roundup. February services are: Sunday February 5th – 11.00am Morning Worship; Sunday February 19th – 6.00pm Evensong; Sunday February 26th – 11.15am Holy Communion. Date of next Parish Council Meeting Thursday 9th February 2016 - at 7.pm. Members of the public are very welcome. If you have any local topic you would like to talk about or share with the Parish Council we would love to hear from you: either contact the clerk or come along to a meeting and have your say during public speaking time. email: clerk@rippleparish.co.uk
Vintage & Classic Car Meeting - The Plough, Ripple Held on the last Sunday every month From 11.30am
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Ripple Parish Council
Clerk:- Mrs Karen Castle 01304 364 406:- clerk@rippleparish.co.uk Some Points Covered at Ripple Parish Council Meeting held December 8 th 2016 KCC reply to enquiry about traffic calming re Whitfield Urban Expansion (Parish Council expressed concern over possible slip road leading from new housing estate encouraging traffic to use Ripple as a short cut to Deal). Reply from DDC in which they stated; ‘That although they understand our concerns about residents of the new development using the route through Ripple to travel between Whitfield and Deal, the traffic modelling carried out for the developments permitted so far did not suggest a material increase in traffic on this route. Consequently, there are no current plans for any traffic calming measures. With regard to the Whitfield Urban Expansion, the approved proposals do not allow any vehicular access/egress to/from Archers Court Road for residents of the site and this should discourage use of a route through Ripple’ Network Rail Reply on repair to railway bridge (Parish Council enquired why the bridge repair was not restored with brick in keeping with the rest of the bridge) Reply from Network Rail in which they state; ‘No further works are planned for the bridge. ‘Following the lorry strike that knocked out the parapet girder, all necessary works took place in the immediate aftermath following the accident. The decision to use steel instead of brick was needed to re-open the line as soon as possible.’ Budget & Precept;- The budget for 2017/18 was discussed together with the precept. There has been a reduction of the grant from Dover District Council this year which was expected. However, as the Council have no big spend planned from the budget it was proposed & agreed the precept remain the same with no percentage increase. Speedwatch Group:- Following a site meeting in the village with Alan Watson from Kent Police Speeedwatch, three sites in the village were identified as being suitable for speedwatch set up. Visit website for full minutes http://www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk Life-Saving Equipment for Ripple:- Ripple Parish Council are pleased to announce that the defibrillator is now mounted in its casing on the external wall outside the Village Hall; This life saving equipment can be used by anyone in an emergency; if you suspect someone is in cardiac arrest; just dial 999 and they will guide you through how to use the equipment. Several village residents have attended a training session and if you would like more information or are interested in training then please email the parish clerk; clerk@rippleparish.co.uk
Vacancy for a Ripple Parish Councillor
The Parish Council is the voice of the community and can make a difference Do you care about your local area? Can you represent the views of local people? Are you passionate about services provided to your community? Do you want to contribute your skills and expertise? We would love to hear from you To be a Parish Councillor you must be; Aged 18 years or over, be a British Citizen, a local government elector of the parish, reside within three miles of the parish, or have your principal or only place of work in the area. If you are interested and would like an informal chat in the first instance, please contact the clerk on 01304 366 046 or email: clerk@rippleparish.co.uk
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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 the meetings of Sutton by Dover Parish Council held on 6th December 2016 and 3rd January 2017 at Studdal Church Hall Vfast:- Several residents in the parish expressed their concerns about the number of outages in service the local area has been experiencing. John Foche Charity:- At the December meeting, the Parish Council agreed to give a donation to the John Foche Charity, a local parish charity dating back four hundred years. Planning:- The Parish Council have considered four planning applications over the two months. The planning log is up and running on the website for parishioners to check local applications. Budget:- The Parish Council discussed the budget again for next year and agreed to ask for a 5% increase in Council Tax to help fund a traffic survey. This was finalised at the January meeting. Speeding/Traffic:- The sub committee has met twice to discuss the best sites for the traffic survey. A recommendation was made to the Council and they have decided to go ahead with the Kent County Council traffic survey. The location of the sites is to be decided at the February meeting. The purpose of the traffic survey is to collect a base line of data for future use in any traffic/speeding issues in the parish. Correspondence:- Information from the County Council on flooding and general information from Kent Police is now available via links on the Parish Council website. Next meeting:- to be held on Tuesday 7th February 2017 in the Church Hall Studdal at 7.30 pm. Clerk to the Parish Council Susan Smith.
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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, 7th February, 7th March, 4th April
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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 Tuesday 21st February. All proceeds donated to charities and local causes. During 2016 we donated to Diabetes UK (2) Renal Trust Fund Dover & Deal Sea Cadets Repairs to Sutton Church Organ Sight Savers British Lung Foundation Age Concern in Deal Studdal Church Hall Refurbishment Salvation Army (towards Boxing Day meal) and the Air Ambulance. The host of the day chooses where the donation goes, so if there is a charity you support, why not come and host one of the Coffee Mornings (it is quite easy !!) and the money raised can be sent there.
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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
Report from Walmer Parish Council’s December and January meetings. Chairman’s Report:- Cllr Pat Heath thanked everyone for their kind cards and thoughts regarding the illness in his family. He also thanked Vice-chair Cllr Grant for ‘steering the ship’ for several months, the officers and all those who had worked extra hard during his absence. Questions and Observations from the Electorate of Walmer:- A resident of Cambridge Road asked for clarification on dog laws in the area, particularly where dogs should be on leads and she also pointed out the problem of inconsiderate owners allowing their dogs to foul Walmer Green. Councillors shared her concerns and will ask the dog warden to patrol the area. Cllrs. Mrs Ludwig and Brian Pitcher attended a surgery along with the PCSO and the council resolved that such surgeries were worthwhile and should continue. Next surgery to take place on 25th February 2017. Cllr P Heath and Cllr Mrs Johnson to attend. Finance & General Purposes Committee:- Following a discussion on the next budget, members resolved to keep council tax as near as possible to the current level. Standing Orders:- Cllr Roger Evans has agreed to review the document and asked for councillors’ comments. Cllrs Murray and Mrs LeChevalier had supplied the Clerk with some comments already. Walmer in Bloom:- The Chairman, Cllr Mrs Sue le Chevalier was pleased to announce that Shirley Howard, the co-founder of Walmer in Bloom, had been co-opted back onto the committee. The committee will work with Deal Council again this year because having the same hanging baskets as those in Deal had created an attractive and impressive display. She also praised the hard work done by volunteers behind the scenes. WWI Memorial project:- Members agreed, subject to inspection of a model, to order a commemorative stand to be installed on Parish Council land on the Freedown at a cost of £3818. The new stand will be positioned near the existing memorial and contain historic information about the Freedown’s part in both World Wars. Some members asked why a new Commemorative Stand was necessary. Cllrs Heath and Grant reminded members that the present memorial does not stand on public land and it does not belong to the Parish Council, all of which combine to make any efforts for refurbishment and continued maintenance difficult. External Audit:- Members received the Interim Internal Audit Report from David Buckett, the Council’s Independent Internal Auditor. Members noted that there were no issues of concern and the officers were praised for their excellent work. KCC Volunteer Support Warden:- It was resolved that the Council joins the KCC Volunteers Support Scheme. (For more information see the report on the work of the Community Warden on page 33.) Training:- Members agreed to adopt an updated Training Policy for members and officers. Date of next meeting:- Wednesday, 8th February 2017 at 7pm at the Parish Office, 8 The Strand, Walmer. Kirsty 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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Kingsdown & Ringwould WI Secretary: - Linda Dalton Email: - lindadalton4@gmail.com
Romney Marsh Wools..What a hopeful, warm, subject to hear about on a grey, wet, January day. Kristina Boulden came to give us a glimpse into a year in the life of the six generation family sheep farm on Romney Marsh. We learnt how in 2008 she and her husband diversified, and began Romney Marsh Wool, and we were presented at the meeting with all sorts of lovely things, from slippers to blankets to lanolin cream. Their logo is a picture of the shepherd’s crook which belonged to her husband Paul’s grandfather; Paul still uses ithe crook today to catch wayward sheep. We learnt that Paul shears about 1000 sheep every year...I found that quite hard to imagine! We were shown delightful pictures of lambs on the screen, which made us look forward to Spring Diana read us her very moving poem about migrants and some people’s attitude towards them...it gave us much food for thought. There are various activities planned, which we can take part in...April seems particularly full! A WI Fair at Alexandra Palace on 1 st, Spring Garden Day in Canterbury on 5th, to name but two. On the 22nd March is the Annual Council Meeting at Margate, where we will hear Terry Waite speak. Next month our meeting will be on 13 th February, when the speaker will be Gehad Homsey, talking about Mercy Ships UK, a charity providing hospital ships all over the world. We will meet at Kingsdown Hall at 2pm. Do come! Christine Smith.
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Dear Friends, This time of year (January to February) is known in the church calendar as Epiphany, and this is when we remember the visiting of the wise men. They followed a star which led them to where the baby Jesus was. This probably happened after the visit of the shepherds, though they often all feature together in nativity scenes. The wise men recognised Jesus as being God’s son and brought gifts that showed they recognised he was their Messiah or ‘the one who comes to save’. The star pointed the wise men to Jesus. I wonder what points us to Jesus today? It was lovely to see so many people in the churches over the Christmas period, especially at the Christingle services, which were particularly popular. People are clearly still drawn to Jesus today. I wonder how we can find out more about Jesus? Maybe you see God in the beauty of creation or in a quiet church or maybe for you it is in a particular piece of music. Some of these types of questions are the sort of things that we discuss in our informal church services particularly Breakfast Church, but also at Funday Sunday and Messy Church. They give us an opportunity to talk and share our thoughts and ideas with each other, and everyone is welcome. May I wish you all a Happy and Peaceful New Year. John Gray. Accredited Lay Minister, St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown
St John’s Heritage Association St John’s Heritage Association is the fund-raising arm of St John the Evangelist, Kingsdown. The Association was set up four years ago to raise funds for a number of essential repairs to the building fabric and to assist in modifying the building to meet the requirements of the latest regulations and accepted standards. Since inception we have raised through membership, Gift Aid and fund-raising events a total of £7,760, some of which has been donated to the Church, i.e. £810 for the new floodlights at the rear of the church and £822 for urgent repairs to the West Window. The remainder will be used for the work currently being undertaken to stained glass of the West Window. However, there is much restoration work still to be done to the remainder of the stained glass windows that are all in a fragile state and will cost in the region of £25,000. We still do not have a proper wheelchair access into the church nor satisfactory external lighting to Chancellors Walk. Both of these are required under the Health and Safety regulations, but there is only so much we can afford at any given time and it will take many years of fund-raising before we can reach this and future goals. Whilst other fund-raising events are held each year, namely the 100 Club, a Curry Supper, a Quilting Exhibition and an Art exhibition, at present the Association provides the primary source of income through its membership and events. We currently have 36 members of whom ten are lifetime members, the remainder pay an annual subscription of £10 for an individual and £18 for a couple. Lifetime membership is a minimum of £100. Nearly all members have signed a Gift Aid Declaration that increases our subscription income by a further 25% minimum. Therefore, the more members we have the more income we can generate and new members will be most welcome. Should you be inclined to join, please contact David Dobby on 01304 373 331 or email:- dobby@golfclubsec.co.uk. Each year the Association holds a minimum of three fund-raising events. This year we joined in with the Village Safari and all proceeds from our tables were donated to the church. A Mediterranean Supper Evening was held in the summer and a concert entitled the Last Night of the Proms in September. These raised a total of £1,600. The three events chosen for 2017 will hopefully raise even more. The Association is run by a small committee that meets at six-weekly intervals but, due to some members moving away and another retiring, fresh blood is urgently required. The events that are run by the Association are fun, not unduly onerous and for a worthwhile cause, so if you can find the time, we would be pleased to welcome you on board. Please contact David Dobby, as above.
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Walmer Contact:- Kirsty Holroyd Tel:- 01304 362 363 mail:- walmerparish@btconnect.com
The Post Office has given Walmer Parish Council an undertaking that they are searching for an alternative location locally following the closure of their branch in the Londis shop at 311-313, Dover Rd., Upper Walmer. Because the closure is only temporary there was no public consultation. However, the post office will not reopen in Londis. The local Post Office Rep is actively looking for an alternative site in Walmer but this might take some time. For more details take a look on the “run a post office� website link:https://runapostoffice.co.uk/home/result/show/walmer-post-office-walmer-ct14-7ns) you will see they are looking for an alternative. For the moment you can use the alternative offices in Queen Street, Deal and in the Mill Hill Co-op branch at Beachamp Avenue. Both are open Monday to Saturday from 09.00 until 17.30. The Post Office have asked us to pass on their sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused . From your Community Warden Martin Dadd Kent Community Warden Service, Mill Hill, Kingsdown, Ringwould Public Protection Environment, Planning and Enforcement, Growth, Environment and Transport. Kent County Council Mob. 07969 584 181 Community Wardens establish community links through liaison with local community forums e.g. Neighbourhood Watch, Farm Watch, Victim Support, housing and residents' associations. The Community Wardens work in a close partnership with the police, district/borough councils and other agencies to respond to reported incidents of anti-social behaviour and provide an active response to residents. Wardens also work in partnership with Trading Standards to visit victims of scams and provide advice and support to those that have been targeted. During February and March the Community Warden will be staging 'Scam and Doorstep Bogus Tradesman' presentations in the Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown areas, and the dates and locations will be in the local press. The Community Wardens share information with Trading Standards about rogue traders, bogus callers and underage alcohol related issues that cause problems in communities and engage and work proactively with children and young people. The wardens support vulnerable people in their areas. Visits are also made to local Schools to carry out safety presentations covering Road Safety and 'Stranger, Danger' talks. Community Wardens also work with partners to provide essential services during emergency situations e.g. Sheppey Crossing incident and flood support. The aim is to act as the eyes and ears of the community to help solve problems, lower people's fear of crime and improve their quality of life. Kind Regards, Martin 33
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Church Services for February 2017 St John’s Kingsdown Sunday 5th 9.30am Breakfast Church Sunday 12th 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 12th 6.30pm Prayer & Praise Sunday 19th 9.30am Funday Sunday Saturday 26th 9.30am Holy Communion
St Nicholas Ringwould Sunday 5th 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 12th 9.30am (BCP) Matins Sunday 19th 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 26th 9.30am Morning Praise
St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Sunday 5th Sunday@ 6.00pm Sunday 12th 11.00am Holy Communion th Sunday 19 11.00am Holy Communion Sunday 26th 4.00pm Messy Church
St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Sunday 5th 11.00am Morning Praise Sunday 19th 6.00pm (BCP) Evensong Sunday 26th 11.15am (BCP) Holy Communion
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)
Walmer Parish Churches Worship Services We look forward to welcoming you to our churches St Mary’s Church - St Clare Road Sunday 8.00am Traditional Said Communion 9.30am Parish Sung Communion 11.00am ‘Download’ – contemporary family worship Weekday 8.30-9.00am Morning Prayer St Saviour’s Church - The Strand Sunday 11.00am Parish Sung Communion (Matins on 2nd Sunday) 6.00pm Choral Evensong (3rd & 5th Sundays only) Weekday Weds 10.30am Traditional Said Communion
Blessed Mary of Walmer - Church Street Thursdays 10.00am Said Communion and special midweek evening festivals – see website Parish Office Elizabeth House, 32 St Mary’s Rd, Walmer, CT14 7QATelephone 01304 366605 Website walmerparishchurches.org Walmer Baptist Church 10.30am Morning Worship/ 3rd Sunday Holy Communion. Sunday Club for Children 4.30pm Informal Worship (Church Lounge) 1 st Sunday Holy Communion. Further information www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
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Lights in Walmer Walmer Parish Council is delighted to announce that first prize was won, once again by The Fuller Family of Newlands Drive. Judges described the traditional nativity scene as “bringing home the true meaning of Christmas. The property itself appears like a Gingerbread house with a hint of Willy Wonka!!” The Children’s choice category was judged by Tegan Perry, winner of the 2016 Walmer in Bloom poster competition and goes, once again, to Basset House in Hawksdown, with pretty shooting stars, a true Christmas delight! Business Category Winner is Wale & Sons, this year with a variety of Christmas characters including a huge Rudolf and Santa on his sleigh! Runners up in the Competition included 16 Palmerstone Avenue who impressed the judges with a colourful and thoughtful display of magical delights. The Dixon Family of Dover Road, who have created an extravagant display of a multitude of lights. The family are collecting money for a Charity called ‘Holding On, Letting Go’, which supports bereaved children, who have experienced the death of an important person in their lives. So we encourage everyone to visit, enjoy the display and make a donation to this excellent cause. The Award for Community Effort went to Kennedy Drive, where nearly the whole cul-de-sac was lit up. Cllr Marguerite Beard Gould, one of the judges, considered it ‘a true Winter Wonderland showing fantastic Community Spirit’. Kennedy Drive spokesman, Simon Chapman said, “It’s all done in good fun! Our display has grown from just one resident displaying lights, to nearly all of us!! We all secretly enjoy the challenge!!” Councillors also selected ‘A Special Mention’, community effort award for Ardent Avenue for their very pretty, sophisticated displays. Special Project Homes across East Kent have a special souvenir with a difference – one of five hundred sea shells which were hand painted for a unique Kingsdown Remembrance service. The shells were collected and painted by Sue Parker White who was helped by her husband. They were generated as part of the community project which created 3,500 different poppies for the special Remembrance service at St John’s Church, Kingsdown. Community groups, WI Sue Parker-White with her shell poppies. branches, local schools and many others contributed to the project for which poppies were knitted, crocheted and painted. Mrs Parker-White decided to paint the sea shells and then invited local people to take them home as souvenirs of this special community project. Mrs Masheeda Downing whose son, Squadron Leader Anthony Downing was killed on active service in Afghanistan, created the project. She said that she was thrilled and delighted with the way in which the community had come together to remember those who gave their lives for their country and thanked everyone for their commitment and talent. The service was also the last taken by the Rev Cathy Sigrist who, after over six years in Kingsdown, has moved to a new parish in Cornwall.
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Benefice Contacts St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown (Rector position pending) ALM ALM
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Churchwardens Mr Bob Wiseman Email: robertwiseman24@btinternet.com Elizabeth Bembridge Email: elizabethbembridge@gmail.com Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Liz Deschamps Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jean.winn@gmail.com
01304 379 941 01304 364 989
01304 371 619 01304 374 630 01304 372 770 01034 361 030
St Nicholas Church, Ringwould
Churchwardens Mrs Jean Winn Email: jean.winn@gmail.com Mr Patrick MacWilliam Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Sarah Spanner Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jean.winn@gmail.com 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
01034 361 030 01304 373 888 01304 364 222
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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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The Rev’d Chris Maclean At the beginning of February we say goodbye to Chris and Melanie at the end of over three years of ministry in Walmer. Chris will be appointed priest-in-charge of Lydd with Greatstone-on-Sea, Brookland, Fairfield, and Brenzett with Snargate on the Romney Marsh on Monday 6th March. Goodbye is literally ‘God be with you’ and so we pray that God will bless Chris and Melanie in their new home, new community, new ministry, and work. We also give thanks for their ministry among us and the friendship they have shown. Please pray for Chris and Melanie; that God will give them the gifts they need to serve the people and churches of their new parishes and that they will be blessed richly. God be with you.
St Mary’s, Walmer, Tower Roof Repairs A very big thank you to everyone who has contributed so generously to our Tower appeal so far. Our target was £35,000 and we have now raised over £25,000, which means that we are able to commission the work to go ahead in late spring this year. Your support has been very encouraging – thank you.
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Not a Tame Lion is based on the films Shadowlands (a biopic of the author C S Lewis), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Prince Caspian (both written by C S Lewis). Sessions will run on Tuesday lunchtime, afternoon, or evening; Wednesday evenings (2 groups); or Thursday afternoon in different venues across Walmer beginning early in March. There will be film viewings throughout February. For more details and to sign up please call 01304 366605 The course book costs £6 (couples could share) and £1 would be appreciated toward the cost of the film DVDs. Candlemas Our celebration of the birth of Jesus through Christmas and Epiphany ends with the feast of Candlemas. There will be a special Eucharist in Blessed Mary of Walmer, Church St, Walmer, at 7.30pm on Thursday 2 nd February. During the service we will light candles to remember Jesus as ‘a light to the Gentiles’.
Lent Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on 1st March. There will be services with the Rite of Ashing in St Saviour’s at 10.30am and Blessed Mary of Walmer at 7.30pm.
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Calendar of Events February 2017 st,
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Wed 1 8 , 15 & 22nd Zumba Gold, Community Centre, Studdal, 1.30pm - 2.30pm 2nd
Thur Thur Sat
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Ringwould Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church 2.00pm
9th & 16th Coffee & Computers, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould 10am 12noon 4th & 18th Mobile Library in Kingsdown & Studdal - see page 17 7th
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Wed
8th
Wed
th
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Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Dell’s Post Office
Thur
9th
Ripple Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm
Thur
9th
Polling for election of a RwK Parish Councillor
Fri
10th
Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm
Fri
10th
Schools Break up
Fri
10th
Closing date for February issue of Rural Roundup
Sat
11th
Valentine’s Day Craft & Table Sale, Church Hall, Studdal, 9am 12noon
Mon
13th
R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH. 7.00pm
Mon
13th
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI Meeting, Kingsdown VH. 2.00pm
Mon
13th
Tue
th
Walmer Parish Council Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer. 7.00pm
Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm th
14 & 28 Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm
Tue
21st
Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall. 10.30am - 11.45am
Sat
25th
Nearly New Sale, Kingsdown & Ringwould School, 10am 11.45am
Sun
26th
Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple, 11.30am
Mon
27th
Kingsdown Garden Soc. Kingsdown School.
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For appointments or enquires, please ring
Hardwood logs for open fires & wood burners
01304 372 493 Mobile
07761 226 128
Chopped/split, barn stored on our own farm
Collection and Delivery Service Weekend Appointments available on request
Delivered to your home Tel: 07720 727 224 www.logstop.co.uk
Call Steve on 07792 349 022
Follow signs for Solley’s Farms Ltd. The Dairy, Ripple
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
SOLAR PV Installer (MCS Certified)
Solar PV 2Kw System Starting from £2900 Solar PV 3Kw System Starting From £3600 Solar PV 4Kw System Starting From £4400 Feed in Tariff (FITS) for 20 years Tax Free, Risk Free Income Guaranteed Service Contracts available for all Systems Call Richard on 07896 584 402 / 01304 367 310 E-mail: rselectrical@hotmail.co.uk; solarpv@rs-electricaluk.com
Web: www.rs-electricaluk.com
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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 for 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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