71 mar 17 rural roundup 48 by Jean Winn

Rural Roundup

Issue Number 71

March 2017

A Free Community Magazine covering

Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley, Studdal, Little Mongeham & Walmer

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Hi Everyone, I had a parcel to return the other day and took a trip down to the

local Post Office. I had a very pleasant surprise. The same old familiar faces greeted me. Steph, Lesley and Mandi with all their previous knowledge of the postal services have moved a few doors down the road and have been joined by Rebecca a ‘new girl’ to the PO services in Del’s shop at Kingsdown. . The services include: - Post Office Card Account , Free Cash/Cheque deposits & withdrawals, Postal Orders, Money Gram, Electronic Bill Payments, E-Top-Ups, Giro Payments, Currency Orders, Euro & US Dollars - over the counter. Plus a good range of eeryday products. All available during shop opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday’s 07.00 - 17.30. Wednesday & Saturday 07.30 - 19.00 and Sunday 07.30 12.00. Parcels & Special Delivery Service Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 07.00 13.00 (not Tuesday) plus Saturday & Sunday 07.30 - 12.00. A fine local service. Please support your local Post Office otherwise you may lse it! Just a reminder that we are now entering the Eighth Year of circulating Rural Roundup Free of Charge, so if anyone feels so inclined to make a small donation to help us along, it will be most gratefully received. Please give it to the person who delivers your copy or drop it into Kingsdown Post Office or Walmer Parish Council Office. Thanks. Just a few words again about copy for Rural Roundup. Please submit information in a Word Format Only and please any logos as a Jpeg for me to fit in and display appropriately as space allows. It would help enormously if copy could be received by the closing date (other than by prior special arrangement) as late copy causes all sorts of publication issues and may not even get in. Many thanks, Doreen

Copy closing date Monday 10th March for April 2017 issue of Rural Roundup 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... Conservation Society K’down Garden Soc. School /Pre –School Ringwould News R’would-w-K’down PC Ripple News Walmer General Sutton by Dover PC

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Sutton Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham Page Walmer Parish Council Page K & R WI / Walmer WI Page Church Letter & Info Page Walmer Page Church Services Page More Local News Page Benefice Contacts Page Walmer Church News Page Calendar of Events Page Walmer Churches Activities Page Clubs & Organisations Page Parish Contacts Page

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Kingsdown News

Email the editor direct to ruralroundup@btinternet.com or phone:- 01304 362 333

Kingsdown Rocks Race Night

Saturday 4th March at the Kingshead, Kingsdown. First race 8.00pm and Saturday 8th April

Bingo

in Kingsdown Village Hall 7.30pm

Kingsdown Quilt and Craft Show St John's Church Kingsdown Saturay 27th May 10am - 4pm Sunday 28th May 12am - 4pm Monday 29th May 10am - 3.30 pm Admission by donation in aid of St John's church restoration fund

Raffle, refreshments, Craft activities to try If you would like to display your work, demonstrate your craft, have a stall, or just have fun helping out please contact Prue on 01304 367 701 or Masheeda on 01304 360 850

Open House Coffee & Cards

Wednesday 22nd March 9.30am - 2.30pm Whytebeams, Alexandra Road, Kingsdown

8th Kingsdown Garage Safari Sunday 7th May from 9am To book a stall outside your house ÂŁ10 All money raised will go to local Kingsdown good causes.

Pop in and check out Rossie's lovely cards, gift wrap, stationery and more! Just in time for Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day! There'll be plenty of homemade cake, fresh coffee and a small raffle. Children welcome.

If interested you must register and pay by Monday 1st May to be included on the map

Raising funds for Friends of Kingsdown Play Park.

Ring Rita or Rex on 01304 374 766

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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 , April 6th & May 4th

KINGSDOWN PRE-SCHOOL We offer a caring stimulating environment for children aged 2¼ to 5 years During Term Time Monday - Friday 9.15am – 1.00pm Except Tuesday: 9.15am - 12.15pm Funding is available for 2, 3 and 4 year-olds. To find our more, call (01304) 379 727 or 07968 263 185

www.kingsdownpreschool.org.uk Also a

PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Tuesday 1.00pm – 2.30pm

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Deal Physiotherapy Clinic, 87 Blenheim Road, CT14 7DE

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

Please join the Trustees at the hall’s AGM and hear what has been achieved in the past year. We have been successful in obtaining a grant from the Big Lottery Fund, and secondary double glazing has been installed in all 5 of the main hall windows. Renovation of the windows will be finished during the Easter break. The hall now has high speed internet. The network supports 5G and 2.4G wireless connectivity, so modern and older devices can connect to the same network. The village hall does not run itself, and your support for this village asset is vital. If you would like to know more, please contact any of the voluntary Trustees. www.kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk

Mother’s Day Tea in the School Hall

Back by popular demand! The 12th Deal (Kingsdown) Scout Group would like to invite you to the return of their Mother's Day Tea event. Join us on Saturday 25th March for a selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones served with jam and cream, delicious, fresh homemade cakes and tea and coffee. Last year’s event was a great success, with young and old alike enjoying the treats on offer. The Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are working together to run the event themselves as part of their ‘Fundraising’, ‘Chef’ and ‘Community’ badges. All of the funds raised will go towards the Scout Group, including the purchase of smart new Scout hats! The tea will be served between 2pm and 4pm in the school hall, Glen Road, Kingsdown. Entrance is £5 per adult, £2.50 per child. We also hope to run a raffle and would gratefully appreciate any prize donations. To book your place or donate a prize, please call the Scout leader on 371 138. Look out for the posters around the village for more informatio n. PCSO Kerry Skirrow and Community Warden Martin Dadd will be carrying out Street surgeries in Kingsdown and Ringwould on the following dates and times. If you have any issues to raise, please pop along and speak to them. Tuesday 7th March 2.45pm to 3.15pm outside Kingsdown Junior School Thursday 16th March 10.30 am to 11.00 am in St. Nicholas Church, Ringwould Monday 3rd April 2.45pm to 3.15pm outside Kingsdown Village Store. If you cannot make any of the surgeries, you can contact or email csu.dover@kent.pnn.police.uk

Marlborough Road, Deal, CT14 9LE Tel:- (01304) 380 492 Fax:- (01304) 381 909

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John Buckingham gave us a very enjoyable talk on Bird Migration, which was full of astonishing facts. 40% of the birds we see in Spring and Summer have come from Africa but birds are very specific. Our swallows, for example, don’t just go to ‘Africa’, they go to Cape Province or Kwazulu Natal and the arrival of the swallows there is as much a harbinger of their Spring as it is of ours. During February if you saw a blackbird with a dark beak as distinct from a yellow one, he was a visitor and will be off back to mainland Europe during this month, March. Our next talk will be ‘The Secret Life of Kent Seaweeds’ by Ian Tittley, Scientific Associate at the Natural History Museum. Doors open at 7:30 for free drinks on Tuesday March 14th at Kingsdown and Ringwould Primary School; Members Forum starts at 7:45 and the talk will start as soon as the Member’s Forum is finished and not later than 8pm. £3 members, £4 non-members. On Tuesday April 25th the talk will be ‘Recycle our Past, Save our Future.’ KCG is being run by just five people and this will reduce to three in July. If you are interested in the history, character and beauty of Kingsdown and wish to encourage the wise conservation, enhancement, improvement and sustainability of our village, please consider joining our committee. Anne-Marie talks@kingsdownconservation.co.uk

Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Mr T Ridley-Ellis Tel:- 01304 381 084 Hurrah, February has gone and we can now look forward to Spring, perhaps spending more time in the garden getting it ready for the new season – weather permitting. Bulbs and plants that you had forgotten about are starting to re-emerge from their winter break. There are new shrubs to be planted; perhaps new flower beds to be created or an area of the garden changed. Why keep it the same as last year? The Head Gardener and I will continue to reduce the workload. We want to create a garden that we can just potter in and make good use of the garden chairs without feeling guilty. Normally there we are sitting in our chairs looking around thinking this or that needs to be done to keep it under control. During January I did spy the Head Gardener looking through various gardening catalogues so I suspect we will be having an assortment of plug plants delivered in the spring much to the amusement of the postman. By the way, I am still very impressed with the anti-slip paint that I applied in 2015 on the decking despite the amount of wet weather. On Monday 27th March Claire Moreno will be giving a talk on “Designing Smaller Gardens”. At the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2015 Claire received a Silver-Gilt medal and People’s Choice award for Best Small Garden. Her website is: www.clairemoreno.co.uk I hope to see you all at Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School for a 7.45 pm start. Stay Healthy. Bob Perry 9

Telephone: 01304 369 678 mobile: 07974 763 121

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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 Term 4

School Term 2017 Starts Monday 20th February Finishes Friday 31st Mrch

Term 5

Starts Closed Finishes

Tuesday 18th April Monday 1st May (Bank Holiday) Friday 26th May

Term 6

Starts Finishes

Tuesday 6th June Friday 21st July

Kingsdown Pre-school would like to announce the return of the ever popular annual Easter Egg Hunt! Come rain or shine, it will be held on the afternoon of Saturday 15th April between 1pm and 3pm starting at Kingsdown and RIngwould Primary School. Thanks to the National Trust for allowing us to use Kingsdown Woods for the trail. Kingsdown Pre-school is a registered charity and all our fundraising events support the fabulous environment our children enjoy so much. We would like to thank everyone who attended the Bierfest fundraiser on January 28th and made it such a fun and profitable evening. We are as always very grateful for the support we received from many local businesses with the food and raffle prizes, and to all those who organised and ran the event. Keeping the Parish Clean

KINGSDOWN SPRING BEACH CLEAN Sunday 30th April 10.30am Please join us! Our 2016 Spring Beach Clean was a great success due to your efforts. Rubbish bags, litter pickers and Hi-vis jackets provided Meeting point adjacent to the Zetland Arms Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council Environment & Amenities Campaign

Colin McKee

Maintenance Mate Painting and Decorating, Handyman work, Laminate flooring, Ceramic Tiling, Picture/Mirror hanging, Property Maintenance and repair, Flat pack assembly, No job too small.

Quality and satisfaction guaranteed Tel : 01304 364 444 Mob : 07745 191 412 Email:colinmckeemm@gmail.com Based in Kingsdown 12

Ringwould News -

Correspondent::- Jean Winn Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email:- jean.winn@gmail.com or text 07818 828 613

St Nicholas 100 Club This month’s winners were:£20 Mr Williams, £10 Mrs Glaze and £5 Mrs Bailey If you want to join, 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 Thursday 2nd March in the Church Social Space Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! £1 This month a Quiz Thursdays in the Church Social Space – Coffee and Computers The church is open with two computers available for general computer use on Thursday mornings, including use of the internet. We also serve good coffee and tea. Computer lessons- don’t be baffled by your iPad or Tablet One to one lessons are bookable, even if you just 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

Advance Notice

In 1920 the villagers of Ringwould raised funds and paid for the church clock as a WWI memorial. It has now been refurbished and re-gilded as part of the repairs to the tower. On Sunday 23rd April (St Georges Day) at 3pm it will be rededicated by the Bishop of Dover followed by Tea and Cake in the Church. All villagers, and Friends of St Nicholas, are invited to attend. JW

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

Call Bruce Hill on 07901 515 806 to arrange delivery

Tel: (01304) 373 229 Robert Ward BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP (Chartered Physiotherapist)

Google http:// www.eastlingwood.co.uk We are DEFRA grant aided and have a ten year forestry commission management plan.

Kent Kitchen Gardens We create gardens to help you grow great tasting food.

Call us on 01304 840 175 or email to:-

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Ringwould with 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 13 th February  Administration – The Council agreed the roles and responsibilities of Lead Councillors.  Finance – payment schedule approved. The 2017 – 2018 Budget was approved.  Planning – Application of Land by Strathfleet on-going. Four applications received and six decisions made by DDC.  ER292 Footpath – agreed the council will take no further action regarding the location and character of this path.  Environment and Amenities – Date of Spring Beach Clean agreed for 30th April 2017. Cllr Sarah Gleave was co-opted to E&A Working Party. Fortnightly recreation and play equipment inspections by voluntary councillors, painting of goal posts in Ringwould, Letter of Authorisation and ID cards for voluntary tree wardens approved.  Communications – works is progressing with EiS on the migration of the Council website. Problems are logged with EiS, the website provider. Cllr Sarah Gleave becomes second councillor for the website.  Friends of Kingsdown Play Area (FKPP) – The Play Equipment manufacturer, Eibe, has informed both council and FKPP of new health and safety rules for placement of equipment. A new scale design and layout for Phase one and two has been requested for consideration.  Zetland Arms Terrace – council to arrange meeting to consider the proposal from Sheperd Neame.  Freedown Woods – agreed to pursue a grant with Rural Payments Agency and contact White Cliffs Partnership and local company for considerations and advice for a management plan. We are sorry to announce Dan Johnson has resigned from the Parish Council and we thank him for his energy and work over the last two years. We welcome Cllr Sarah Gleave (elected in November 2016) who will act as Lead Councillor to liaise with Kingsdown Conservation Group (KCG) and Cllr Phil Zammit elected this month to the council, . The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday 13 March 2017 at Kingsdown Village Hall commencing at 7.00 pm. All residents are very welcome. Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Council Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council has a vacancy for two Parish Councillors and the process of co-opting can now begin. If you are interested in this very satisfying voluntary position please email:- Katie Amaouche, parishclerkrwk@gmail.com or Telephone:- 01304 729 081 for an application form. Closing Date for applications 10th March 2017 Co-option Interviews will commence 20th March 2017 Appointment of new councillors by 24th March 2017 15

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

Tea and Chat in Ripple.

The next meeting will be held on Monday March 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 March 14th and 28th

Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings

Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm Wednesday 8th & 22nd March & Wednesday 5th & 19th April 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. March services are: March 5th – 11am Morning Worship; March 19th – 6pm Evensong.

The Ripple Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held in Ripple Village Hall at 7.00pm on Thursday March 23rd.

Ripple Parish Council

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The Ripple Parish Council meeting scheduled for February 9th was transferred to February 21st. The Council apologies for any inconvenience which this may have caused. Look out for news from this meeting in the next edition of Rural Roundup. The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9th.

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Vintage & Classic Car Meeting - The Plough, Ripple

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Hire St John’s (Kingsdown) Village Hall Registered Charity Number 302777

For all social occasions, parties, receptions & meetings. Large Main Hall (for up to100) with well equipped kitchen Lower Hall (for up to 24) with tea-making facilities Booking Secretary: Jane Banks Tel:- 01304 373 774 www.kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk Now with Free Wi-Fi

Walmer Contact:- Kirsty Holroyd Tel:- 01304 362 363 mail:- walmerparish@btconnect.com

Excellent news for Walmer residents. At its February meeting the Walmer Parish Council set a budget which means that there will be no increase in the Parish Council rates precept for 2017/18. Chairman Pat Heath said that thanks to the conscientious way in which the Council managed its affairs they were able to keep the rates down despite many of the services and resources it had to pay for on behalf of Walmer residents increasing in price. “I want to commend the hard work of our Councillors who consistently deliver and improve services which enrich the lives of the people of Walmer,” said Cllr Heath. He added: “Their effective work means that as well as services such as public toilets, looking after the Freedown, allotments and the paddling pool we are able to offer extras such as Walmer in Bloom, the Brocante, the Annual Picnic on the Green, the planting of 40 replacement roadside trees and the new but very popular Kite Flying day.” Kirsty Holroyd Clerk to the Council

School Expansion Plans A public consultation has begun over the proposed expansion of Deal Parochial School in Gladstone Road, Walmer. Parents and staff have been aware of the project for some time and now members of the public are being invited to make their comments. If you take a look at their website http://deal-parochial.kent.sch.uk/schoolexpansion, you will see there is a clear and concise document outlining the case for expansion. Full details were provided to parents and others who attended the first public consultation at the school in February.

Rural Policing Success Story. The Kent Police Rural Liaison Team (RLT) has had some success in tackling Fly tipping across Kent and as a result of their work, recently two people were convicted of nine counts of fly tipping across the district of Dover. They were sentenced to a 16 week prison sentence suspended for two years, 200 hours unpaid work, 20 days completing a rehabilitation activity requirement, £1,500 costs and an eight week prison sentence suspended for two years, 200 hours unpaid work respectively. The vehicle involved was also seized. This was a result of a joint investigation between Dover District Council, RLT and Dover Community Policing Team. If you have information that you think might help the police then you can contact crime stoppers anonymously online or you can call them at any time on 0800 555 111. 19

Cathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carnival Creations Fabulous

Face Painting tel 07796648872 catherinh40@hotmail.com Parties, charity events, sweet 16 ,hen /stag nights, themed nights, fancy dress make up.

The library now comes every Two Weeks at the times stated below. Next date:- Saturdays 4th & 18th March 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

St Nicholas Players The Players are busy rehearsing for their spring show, performances on Wednesday 26th,Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of April, at Ringwould Village Hall. Murder, Mayhem and Madcap Machinations all follow each other in this fast paced comedy thriller called “Murder by The Book” by Duncan Greenwood and Robert King. Our production is directed by Hedleigh Marsh. A suave, sophisticated novelist has only one cloud in the silver lining of his life; his wife. And being the creator of thriller plots, there is only one way to get rid of her…. Unfortunately she refuses to play along and before you can say “End of Chapter One” the first surprise has occurred. There is hardly time to draw breath before his neighbour, an amateur sleuth, appears on the scene…… The Box Office will open on Monday 27th March: Telephone 01304 852 560

Yellow Hammers in danger Golfers aren’t the only creatures to get fed at the cafe next to the 11th tee on the Walmer and Kingsdown golf course. As well as serving the usual selection of drinks and snacks to help refresh golfers after playing the first ten holes of this beautiful course on top of the white cliffs, Eileen Winham who runs the cafe sets out a variety of foods for the wild birds who frequent the golf course. Now, among the blue tits and robins she has J.Skilton 4 Rubbish spotted three yellowhammers – birds which are on the Royal Society of Birds Red alert scheme – a position which means Cleared Service that they are endangered and should be looked after otherwise they may well die out in Britain. Dr Mark Eaton, one of the RSPB's Principal Household, Garden etc. Conservation Scientists, explains: “To be on the red list you need to be a bird of highest conservation concern, meaning you're in a pretty bad way. You've declined very rapidly, you're Better than a skip at risk of extinction globally, or you are historically depleted, meaning you are at much lower population levels than you We load it were in the past”. Eileen, who provides the bird feed out of her own All areas covered pocket, told Rural Roundup: “I am a long standing bird enthusiast and when I saw the different varieties that frequent the golf course I decided to do my bit to feed them – especially in winter. Seeing all the birds flocking in every day is a great EA & KCC registered treat and being able to help birds who are endangered is a wonderful feeling”. Eileen, who has managed to take a slightly blurred Tel:- John/Jayne photograph of one of the yellowhammers, added: “I have tried to take photographs of them but they move so fast it is almost 07885 944 876 impossible so I had to take this picture through the window to avoid startling them”. anytime If you would like to know more about our local bird population and the RSPB’s endangered list you can find out from their website. www.RSPB.org.uk.

Ringwould Alpines Plant Centre Dover Road, Ringwould Tel: 01304 360 034

 Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff

 Wide range of hardy plants  Shrubs & Trees  Alpines & Heathers

 Herbs & Fruit  Seasonal Bedding

Also Garden Design  Landscaping  Ponds  Patios & Drives  Maintenance  Planting etc.

Available for Hire

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

Good Off-Road Parking

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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 meeting held on 7th February 2017 at Studdal Church Hall

Vfast Internet Mr Chris Barber from Vfast attended the February meeting. He addressed the concerns of local residents about the number of outages in service the local area has been experiencing. Planning The Parish Council considered one planning application. The planning log is up and running on the website for parishioners to check local applications. Speeding/Traffic The Parish Council have decided to go ahead with the Kent County Council traffic survey to collect a base line of data for future use in any traffic/speeding issues in the parish. The location of the sites was discussed in detail at the February meeting. Community Event at the Allotments The idea of sowing a small wild flower plot 6ft x 6ft at the end of the allotments was put forward at the meeting. It was suggested this would be an ideal community event. The Council will discuss the event further at the March meeting. Remembrance Plaque at the Community Orchard The Council voted to go ahead with the remembrance plaque on the Ray Odell walnut tree. Cllr. Odell had been a parish councillor for many years in the Sutton Parish. Next meeting to be held on Tuesday 7 March 2017 in the Church Hall Studdal at 7.30pm Clerk to the Parish Council Susan Smith.

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Enquiries to Ann on 01304 364 989

Sunday 26th March from 4 – 6 pm Studdal Community Hall, Downs Rd.

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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 Tuesday 21st March. Sutton Parish Community Centre Management Committee

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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 February meeting. Chairman’s Report: Cllr Pat Heath attended Deal Town Council’s Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration along with Cllr Skinner in Deal Town Hall and subsequently at St George’s Church. He said that it had been a very moving event which had been made very special by the attendance of local school children. Budget: 2017/18 Members resolved that there would be no increase in Walmer Parish Council rates this year. [See separate story on page 19] Matters Arising from the Minutes not covered elsewhere on the Agenda: The Clerk reported that the Environmental Crime Team had swiftly attended Walmer Green following a request by Council at the last meeting. They had affixed new signage concerning dog fouling along the promenade and they had also arranged for the clean -up team to come and remove the dog fouling which was present. Crime and Anti Social Behaviour Reports: The Clerk informed members that PCSO Anita Pollard has been reassigned to Mill Hill and Walmer now has a new PCSO, Kerry Skirrow who has already attended the office to introduce herself. Members resolved that a letter of thanks be sent to PCSO Pollard and her Sergeant thanking her for her hard work over the years. Hawkshill Working Group: Cllr Brian Pitcher expressed grave concerns over the proposed siting of a suggested new footpath through the wooded area due to the steepness of the bank and the poor sight lines when emerging onto Liverpool Road, which means traffic approaching from the Deal direction cannot be seen. It was felt that to encourage walkers to use this path would be irresponsible of the Council. Members resolved that the Clerk check the legality of the situation before any further discussion. Deal Parochial CE (Aided) Primary School: Councillor Derek Murphy provided members with a comprehensive background briefing to the proposed school expansion after which it was resolved that individuals will respond to the consultation if they wish and that the Planning Committee will collate a response from Walmer Parish Council. Kent Association of Local Councils: Members received information about the proposed new merged single Council for East Kent to include Dover, Canterbury, Shepway and Thanet and resolved that representatives should attend an event to learn what such changes may mean for Parish Councils Private Motion: Members considered a motion concerning the Thanet Park Way Public Consultation from Cllr Ray Osmond who wanted to commend to the whole Council the potential benefits that this increased and improved transport infrastructure could bring to the whole of East Kent. It was resolved to support the proposed new railway station at Thanet Park Way. Cllr Osmond will prepare a response to the consultation for consideration at the next Planning Committee meeting. Walmer Beach Clean: Members resolved that Walmer Parish Council offer support to ‘Deal With It’s Walmer Beach Clean event to include extra equipment, Councillors and if required tea and coffee after the event. Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday, 8th March 2017 at 7 pm 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

Unfortunately the speaker for our February meeting cancelled at the last minute. Luckily, however, our President Jenny Wall stepped into the breach admirably and gave us a fascinating talk on the Curlings of Kingsdown. This is a subject which Jenny has researched extensively and relates mainly to William Curling and his wife Elizabeth who moved to Kingsdown in the 1800s and purchased a large plot of land. Kingsdown House was built for them and they also provided funds for the building of St John’s Church and a school in what is now the Village Hall. Our next meeting is on Monday March 13th at 2.00pm in Ringwould Village Hall when our speaker is Margaret Palmer and the subject is ” Easy chocolate liqueurs – a workshop”. Makes the mouth water just to think of it!! New members and visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings. Lisa Souter

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A message from the Churches Alfred Lord Tennyson informs us, in the poem Locksley Hall, that: “In the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” This may well be true; however, I must admit that, at this time of year, this older lady’s fancy turns heavily to thoughts of spring cleaning! Are our genes hotwired to suddenly become aware of dust, spider webs, flaking paint, and general grime at a specific time of year? I think that is very unlikely. The reason we notice dust particularly in the Spring, is probably because the sun is becoming higher in the sky, allowing cracks in shutters and curtains to let in shafts of light which show the dust dancing in those rays. There are many imperfections that go unnoticed in darkness which suddenly become all too clear in the light of day. This is true in our streets, in our homes and, dare I suggest it, in our lives. In the Christian Calendar, March is a month for reflection. We are in Lent, we will celebrate Mothering Sunday and we will begin the “lead up” to Easter. In the Christmas season, we constantly referred to Jesus as the light of the world. What difference does this light have on our lives and behaviours throughout the year? For Christians, the words and actions of Jesus shine into hearts and minds, revealing the cobwebs, dust, and flakiness of our individual lives. As we expose those dark areas to the light – so we’re changed. We develop new attitudes. We become more loving, less critical, less self-important. This process can be painful, but we know that the light that Jesus brings can’t hurt our eyes or make us melt like the wicked witch of the west. This light brings warmth and, by allowing His face to shine on us, our faces should shine from the reflection. I do pray that the spring light will cheer us all during this month, and that a time for reflection will bring peace to our own hearts and to the communities we live in. Ann Ford (ALM Sutton)

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From The Benefice Registers

Alan James Georgina Seymour-Davis -

30th January at Ringwould 4th February at Ringwould

Violet Joan Ingleton -

1st February at Kingsdown

We commend them to the loving care of Almighty God

Flower Rota, St. John’s Kingsdown Ash Wednesday 1st March No flowers during Lent Easter Sunday 16th April: If you would like to order lilies for Easter, please contact

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Walmer Contact:- Kirsty Holroyd Tel:- 01304 362 363 mail:- walmerparish@btconnect.com

Members of the Walmer Council planning committee had a rare treat when they were considering a planning application for a house in Wellington Parade recently. Walmer architect Jeremy King brought a three dimensional model of the house to the planning committee and members were able to see what the house looked like now and how it would look if the proposed alterations were made. The model was built in sections which came apart so that the new design could replace the model of the existing house. The planning committee, which, under its chairman Cllr Clive Grant, considers all planning applications made by Walmer residents to Dover District Council, normally works from the plans attached to the planning application. “These are often complex and it can take a little time to discuss them fully,” explained Councillor Grant. “ The model was extremely useful because it supplemented the plans and we could see exactly what was proposed”. To ensure that the fullest possible consideration is given to all planning applications two councillors will whenever possible visit the property where changes are being applied for to meet the owner or the architect and find out exactly what is being planned. They also give invitations to the applicant and to others living near a proposed development who might be affected by any changes to attend the planning meeting where they will be invited to have their say. Jeremy King told councillors that he made the models for all his projects himself because “It makes it much easier for clients and others to see and understand exactly what is being proposed.” “I think my fellow councilors would welcome a few more models to help in their work, said Cllr Grant.” Architect Jeremy King shows his model to Planning Committee members.

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Church Services for March 2017 St John’s Kingsdown Ash Wed.1st 10.00am Holy Communion 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

St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Sunday 5th Sunday@ 6.00pm Sunday 12th 11.00am Holy Communion Sunday 19th 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

Ash Wed.1st 7.00pm Holy Communion Sunday 5th 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 12th 9.30am (BCP) Matins Sunday 19th 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 26th 9.30am Morning Praise

For weekday services check the website www.cornilochurches.org.uk 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 6.00pm Weekday

Parish Sung Communion (Matins on 2nd Sunday) Choral Evensong (3rd & 5th Sundays only) 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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Cllr Eddy and Jeremy Proctor inspect new puddles Residents living on Wellington Parade in Walmer have asked KCC councillor Mike Eddy for help in getting the County Council to lower the speed limit on their road to at least 20mph. The road is unadopted which means that locals have to maintain it themselves despite the fact that there is a significant amount of traffic generated by sightseers, dog walkers and others because of its sea views. The call comes after residents have spent almost £10,000 to have the many holes in the road re-filled with pebbles in order to make it easier and safer for residents to get to their own homes. Residents Jeremy Proctor and John Lonsdale decided to set up the Wellington Parade Road Maintenance Fund when they discovered that taxi drivers were refusing to collect elderly residents from their homes to take them to hospital appointments or to the shops because of the poor state of the road. “The problem,” explained Jeremy, “ is that once a hole begins it can soon become so big that cars have difficulty in going across it and eventually the large holes in the road were forcing vehicles including heavy delivery and refuse trucks to drive along the cycle path – which in turn was causing damage to this area.” Despite the work that has been done holes are beginning to appear again because car wheels travelling at relatively low speeds are flicking the pebbles out of the road and onto the seafront or into gardens. One resident has already had a window broken by a flying pebble. Most of the residents chipped in to the repair fund and now Jeremy and his neighbours hope that, with the help of Cllr Eddy, they won’t need to do it again too soon if they can find a way to have a lower compulsory speed limit. Cllr Eddy said: “ This is a serious problem for residents, walkers, cyclists and children and I shall be asking County Council Officers what measures can be taken to improve the situation including the possibility of introducing a 20 mph speed limit.”

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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

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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

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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

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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church Parish Priest: Fr Duncan Lourensz 14, Blenheim Road,, Deal, CT14 7DB

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Walmer Baptist Church

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Walmer Parish Churches St Mary’s, St Saviour’s, and Blessed Mary of Walmer Open lives, open hands, open churches

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. Mothering Sunday 26th March – there will be a special all-age service in St Mary’s at 10am, with a communion service in St Saviour’s at 11am. Consultation on new parish arrangements On Thursday 6th April at 7.30pm in St Mary’s, Walmer, there will be a public consultation on proposals to combine the parishes of Ringwould, Kingsdown, Ripple, & Sutton with the parish of Walmer into one benefice. Papers for the meeting can be obtained from the parish website, walmerparishchurches.org, from the parish office 01304 366 605, or the back of churches. St Mary’s, Walmer Tower Roof Appeal - TARGET REACHED! It is with great thanks and much joy that Walmer Parish Churches announce the target for the St Mary’s Tower Appeal has been reached. This is a spectacular achievement by so many people who have contributed in so many ways, but chiefly through generous giving. Special thanks must go to Jerry Swallow, St Mary’s churchwarden, who has spearheaded the appeal and will continue to oversee the forthcoming works.www.walmerparishchurches.org 01304 366 605

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Calendar of Events March 2017 Thur

2nd

Ringwould Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church 2.00pm

Thur

2nd

Organ Meditations, St John’s, Kingsdown, 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Fri

Sat

3 th

Bingo, Studdal Community Centre, 7.00pm for 7.30pm th

4 & 18 th

Sat

Tue

7th & 16th

Tue Tue Wed

Mobile Library in Kingsdown & Studdal - see page 17 Race Night, King’s Head, Kingsdown, 8.00pm Drop in, Studdal Church Hall. 10.30am - 11.45am

PCSO Street Surgery, Kingsdown School, 2.45pm - 3.15pm

Sutton-by-Dover PC. Meeting, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm

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8th & 22nd Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall. 9.30am - 12.30pm

Wed

8th

Wed

Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Del’s Post Office

Ripple Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm

Walmer Parish Council Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer. 7.00pm

Thur

Fri

10th

Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm

Fri

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Saturday Café & Craft Sale, Studdal Church Hall, 9am - 12noon

Sat

Mon

R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH. 7.00pm

Mon

13th

Kingsdown & Ringwould WI Meeting, Ringwould VH. 2.00pm

Mon

Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm

Kingsdown Conservation Group, K & R School, 7.30pm

Tue Tue Thur Tue

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14th & 28th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm 16th

Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall. 10.30am - 11.45am

Coffee & Cards, Whytebeams, Alexandra Rd, 9.30am - 2.30pm

Wed

Thur

23rd

Fri Sat

PCSO Street Surgery, R’would, St Nicholas Church 10.30am-11.00am

Ripple PCC Annual Meeting, Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm

Quiz Night, Community Hall, Studdal, 7.00pm

Mother’s Day Tea, Kingsdown & Ringwould School, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

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Sun

Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple, 11.30am

Mon

27th

Kingsdown Village Hall AGM, 7.00pm

Mon

St Nicholas Players Box Office opens

Kingsdown Garden Soc. Kingsdown School.

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Thur

30th

Fri

Every Tuesday

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School Term Ends Walmer Knitting Group, Walmer Baptist Hall, 2pm-4pm

Every Wednesday Zumba Gold, Community Centre, Studdal, 1.30pm - 2.30pm Every Thursday

Coffee & Computers, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould 10am - 12noon

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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 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 Pre School Chairperson:- Sarah Lang-Maggs 01304 372 618 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 Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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 Email:- davidrwk@aol.com 07803 612 059

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.co Kingsdown & 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