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Issue Number 74

June 2017

A Community Magazine covering

Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley & Studdal,

Little Mongeham

& Walmer

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Every day I am receiving enquires from businesses asking for advertising space. I am afraid I am having to tell them that there is a long waiting list. Some people have been waiting almost a year to get an advert in!

Our circulation has increased recently and copies are delivered to houses in Kingsdown, Ringwould, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham. In Walmer a 100 copies are delivered to a different road each month accompanied by a letter telling them which shops copies can be picked up from.

Shortly, Walmer Parish Council will be providing stickers for each shop to display in their window indicating that copies can be picked up.

Don’t forget the next issue will be a double issue for July/August so make sure copy is sent in to cover these two months. All the best, Doreen Copy closing date Monday 12th June for the July 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 Ringwould News R’would-w-K’down PC Ripple News Walmer Parish Council Parish Registers Sutton by Dover PC

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Kingsdown News

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

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All monies raised will be divided between the following good causes: Kingsdown Play Park Kingsdown Rocks Event Rural Roundup Village Hall Kingsdown Cat Sanctuary Many Thanks for all your support and the Kingsdown Conservation Group for sponsoring the printing of the maps.

Rex & Rita Martin St John’s Heritage Association Invite you to join us at St John’s Church Kingsdown Sunday 25th June 3.00pm – 5.00pm for a Special Strawberry Tea

in the King’s Head Saturday 10th June, first race 8pm

Music quiz in the village hall July 15th 7.30pm

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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 1stJune & 6th July

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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

Families flocked to Kingsdown Recreation Ground after school on Friday 12 th May as Friends of Kingsdown Play Park (FKPP) and Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council unveiled a fantastic new play area.

The park had been closed for three weeks as contractors transformed it into an exciting new space for children to enjoy. Packed out for the re-opening, dozens of children were keen to get stuck in to all the new fun things to play on, including new climbing frames, swings and stand-up see-saw. There is also a soft surface to help prevent bumps and bruises.

The new park received a massive thumbs-up from the children. Many were reluctant to leave and stayed on well past their tea-time, while their parents enjoyed the new seating that makes it a more sociable place to catch-up This is the first phase of the regeneration of the park and comes after nearly two years of intensive fundraising by FKPP, with the support of Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council.

FKPP are thrilled to finally be in a position to start to transform the play park and it’s wonderful to receive such a great reaction from everyone. We’ve had incredible support from the local community and would like to thank everyone who has contributed so far. We’re not finished though, and we’re now working hard to get phase two underway as soon as possible, to give the village the play area it deserves.

The Parish Council are delighted with the new play area, and Cllr Carol Fowler, Chair of Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council, has commended FKPP for all their hard work and vision to provide this excellent facility for the youth of the community.

Future additions to the park will include an even bigger climbing frame and a zip wire for older children; along with new fencing and further surfacing. Numerous fundraising events have taken place, including: a May Day Fete, Halloween Trails, quiz nights and the local primary school children covered a total of 500 miles in a week’s worth of lunchtime sponsored walks!

All of the local organisations and companies that have supported the park will be invited to the official opening, which will take place once the park is completed.

For further information or if you would like to donate or get involved, please take a look at the web site: http://friendsofkingsdown.wixsite.com/kingsdownfriends Local businesses are also invited to sponsor a new piece of equipment.

Lisa Dennison.

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David Rumbelow from Dover District Council delivered a fascinating account of the journey our rubbish takes to be recycled. Glass is processed in South Wales, tetrapaks in Yorkshire, Paper and Card in North Wales, aluminium in Warrington. In Kent we only recycle hard plastic not soft, batteries go into a separate bag, tetrapaks should go into the blue recycling bin not the cardboard box and if it doesn’t come from the kitchen, bathroom or toilet then it isn’t recycling, it’s rubbish (well apart from the green waste of course). Food waste goes to Basingstoke where it is turned into biogas which powers over 3000 homes annually. If we all recycled all our food waste, Dover’s recycling ratio would increase by 50% and we would help reduce our carbon footprint considerably.

Our next event is a Tree Walk led by David Carey who is from Kent Tree and Pond Partnership. On Saturday 10th June, we will meet outside the Zetland at 10:30am and walk around the village guided by David and being told all about the trees that we see. Please book your place on this walk by emailing me at the address below or calling 01304 380 974. Tickets are £3 for members and £4 for non -members.

And don’t forget to enter our Green Ideas Competition. Details from Kingsdown Post Office or on line at http://www.kingsdownconservation.co.uk/ kcgcomp/.

Anne-Marie events@kingsdownconservation.co.uk

Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Jane Jobey Tel:- 01304 381 702 Thank you Sue for once again letting us use your front garden for the Garage Safari Plant Sale.

There is no sign of spring as yet; winter has returned to our sunny corner of Kent. However, you will be pleased to learn that the multitude of plug plants are looking good under the ever watchful eye of you know who. Hopefully the weather will improve and we can begin to look at blue instead of grey skies.

The 21st June is the longest day. The extra light and warmth will encourage the garden to put on a burst of growth, so remember to keep on top of the weeds by hoeing regularly. There is always something to do in the garden so here are a few other tasks for June: Plant out summer bedding.

Keep newly planted trees and shrubs watered.

Stake tall perennials.

Keep picking sweet pea flowers to encourage more blooms.

Pinch out side shoots from tomato plants and feed once the first truss is setting fruit.

There is still time to plant runner beans directly into the ground.

June 11th – Don’t forget the visit to RHS Garden Wisley – June 26th - The summer social – members only.

August 13th the Annual Show. (Schedules available from the Ox Tale, Upper Street, Kingsdown) Fingers crossed for a good summer – see you on the beach hopefully. Stay Healthy.

Bob Perry

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Head teacher - Jo Hygate Glen Road, Kingsdown, CT14 8DD Tel: 01304 373 734 Secretary - Email: maggibowden@kingsdown-ringwould.kent.sch.uk

By the time you read this, all of the SATs and Government tests that the children have to sit will be over and we will be starting the final part of the Summer Term.

In this half term, we have lots of exciting activities planned, including taster sailing sessions at Dover, two residential trips and lots of sporting events.

We will also be saying goodbye to two much loved members of staff at the end of this academic year, Michelle Collins and Jo Turpin. Both have contributed so much to the school over the many years that they have been with us. Michelle works tirelessly in the school office, ensuring the school continues to be in a strong financial position and Jo has taken a lead with our environmental education, resulting in the school gaining green flag Eco status twice. We will greatly miss both Michelle and Jo and wish them well for the future.

Sporting news….On Tuesday 18th April, a Year 4-5 Boys Football Team took part in a Year 5-6 team tournament at Goodwin Academy. The team played well all through the tournament, despite being a young team they enjoyed the afternoon.

Unfortunately, we didn't quite make the semi-finals, but the boys should be very proud of their performance.

On Wednesday 19th April, a Year 3-4 Mixed Football Team took part in a tournament at Goodwin Academy. The team played fantastically well and didn't lose a match. The team progressed to the semi-final and then the final against River. This match was very close and was a draw after full time, but we eventually won the match during extra time, winning the whole tournament. Congratulations all of you for this amazing result.

On Tuesday 25th April, two Year 3-4 Mixed tennis teams took part in a tennis tournament at Tides Leisure Centre. The A team played exceptionally well and didn't lose a match and finished third overall on points. The B team showed some amazing determination and finished fifth overall. Congratulations to both teams for their hard work.

On Thursday 27th April, a Year 5 team took part in a Year 5-6 Handball Tournament at Sandwich Technology School. The team played brilliantly even though this was a new sport that they had only just tried. The team finished third overall and should be very proud of themselves.

On Tuesday 2nd May a Year 1-2 Mixed Team Football Team took part in a football tournament at Sandwich Technology School. The children played fantastic football really showing off their skills. The team progressed to the finals and eventually won the whole competition. Congratulations for this fabulous result.

On Friday 12th May the boy’s A football team played a league match against Parochial. The match was really close and the boys played amazing football. The final score was a draw at 2-2. Congratulations to the team for their performance and this means that we finish at the top of our league.

On Tuesday 18th April two Year 5-6 Mixed Netball Teams took part in a Netball tournament at Duke of York’s Military School. Many other teams were there. Both teams played great Netball and had a lovely afternoon. Unfortunately, we didn't quite make the semi-finals finishing fifth and sixth overall. Both teams should be very proud of themselves.

Jo Hygate School Term 2017 Term 6 Starts Tuesday 6th June

Finishes Friday 21st July

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Ringwould News -

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

Bishop Trevor's visit to Ringwould on St Georges day to re dedicate our War Memorial Clock. As well as Villagers and 'Friends of St Nicholas' it included parish councillors and the builder and gold leaf specialists who carried out the work. The short service was followed by Tea and cake!

St Nicholas 100 Club There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! May Winners were:- Avis Masson (£20) George Bailey (£10) and ( £5) Geoffrey Vian. If you want to join, email:jean.winn@gmail.com or phone 01304 361 030 Jean Winn Tea and Chat meets this month on Thursday 1st June at 2pm in the church social space. Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! £1, why not come? This month’s activity a quiz.

Everyone welcome

Chat, Coffee and Computers in Ringwould Church You are welcome to drop in for coffee on any Thursday when we are in session even if you only want to chat! Due to holidays I shall only be available 1st and 29th of June. Please call 01304 361 030 to book a lesson slot, you are never too old to learn!

Jean Winn 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

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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 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 8 th May 2017 AGM and Monthly Ordinary Meeting.

• Administration – The AGM was held 6:30 – 7pm at which Cllr Carol Fowler was voted in as Chair and Cllr Ron Broadley was voted in as Vice-Chair for the coming year. Councillors thanked the outgoing Chairman David Bucknell for all his hard work. Decisions about other roles and committees were deferred to next month as not all councillors were in attendance. The Ordinary meeting was held 7pm to 9pm. Revised Addendum to Standing Orders was held over to next month.

• Finance – Finance: The payment schedule, in particular membership of the National Association of Local Councils, was approved.

• Planning – The Planning Log is available on the website. Four Applications and six Decisions were received by DCC. Application 17/00487 Land opposite 423 Dover Rd, Walmer is under consideration by the Chairman of Planning.

• Environment and Amenities – Proposals for a village flower bed on the Rise from KGS volunteer Ms Lamoon were approved. Tree maintenance programme will be the subject of a Policy review at the July meeting. The Council thank the many volunteers at the Spring Kingsdown Beach Clean.

Preparations for Front Gardens in Bloom are completed and pre-judging will begin 5th June. Awards event will be on 10 th July in Kingsdown Village Hall, prizes part-sponsored by Ringwould Alpines.

• Communications – Cllr Gleave will take over writing the highlights for Rural Roundup from Cllr Fowler. The vacancy for Parish Councillor is published on the website and noticeboards.

• Friends of Kingsdown Play Area (FKPP) – It was noted that the installation of the first phase of the new play park would be due for completion by Friday 12th May, and is much anticipated. Again, congratulations to FKPP. • Freedown Woods – One proposal with specifications and costs for a management plan has been received and a second proposal from another not-for-profit organisation is awaited. Signs indicating that rough shooting in the woods is illegal have been put up following advice from the Rural Police.

• Kingsdown Conservation Group - The Council agreed to put a link to the KCG competition page on the Council website.

• Rededication of the Clock war memorial on St Nicholas Church, Ringwould Cllr Williams reported back on the event, attended by her and Cllr Gleave. An inspiring service on the 23 rd April was conducted by Rev Winn and the Bishop of Dover, Right Rev. Trevor Willmott.

The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday 12th June 2017 at Kingsdown Village Hall commencing at 7.00 pm. All residents are very welcome.

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Clerk:- Mrs Karen Castle, 01304 364 406:- clerk@rippleparish.co.uk www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk Highlights from April Parish Council Meeting & Ripple Annual Meeting Councillors welcomed Mr Chris Danican who was co-opted on at the meeting. Chris grew up in Ripple and is one of the owners of Ripplevale School.

Councillors listened to all the objections to the proposed Gladman development.

Ripple Parish will write with their objections but urge members of the public to also ensure they write with their own objections.

A site meeting took place regarding the overhanging trees in Mongeham Road and UK Power Networks will be responsible for chopping back many of the trees.

Please note the June Meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday 15th June at 7pm.

Annual Parish Meeting It was pleasing to see such a good turnout for the Ripple Annual Parish Meeting.

Speakers included Cllr Morrison who read out his Chairman’s report. Cllr Paul Watkins updated us on local council matters and Cllr Steve Manion with KCC matters. It was good to hear that few incidents had occurred this past year from the Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator.

Dr Davey gave a report on the village hall which included the work that had been carried out this year such as the new lights. He also explained about the plans for Ripple Church. View the full minutes by visiting www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Car Treasure Hunt in Aid of the Martha Trust Sunday July 9th starting at 10am Start and Finish at The Plough Inn, Ripple Classic and modern cars welcome, Entry £5 per car.

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. June services are: June 4th – 11am Morning Worship; June 18th 6pm Evensong, June 25th 11.15am Holy Communion

Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm Wednesdays June 14th & 28th Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778

Bingo Club - The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday 6th June and 20th June .

Tea and Chat in Ripple.

The next meeting will be held on June 12th at 2.00pm in Ripple Village Hall, with tea, chat and the usual quiz.

Vintage & Classic Car Meeting - The Plough, Ripple

Held on the last Sunday every month From 11.30am

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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

Highlights of the May Meeting of Walmer Parish Council Election for Chairman of Council for 2017/18 Cllr Pat Heath was unanimously elected as chairman for 2017/18 and Cllr Clive Grant was unanimously elected as vice chairman.

Chairman’s report Cllr Pat Heath welcomed Cllrs Derek Murphy and Trevor Bond to the meeting and congratulated them on their recent election as Kent County Councillors for the division of Deal and Walmer. Members decided to send a letter of thanks to Cllrs Mike Eddy and Eileen Rowbotham, the outgoing members for Deal and Walmer, for the work they had done for the Parish.

Parking issue The new county councillors were asked to take forward the request for double yellow lines to be installed at the corner of Herschell Road East and Dover Rd. Deal Parochial School Cllr Derek Murphy updated members on progress with the expansion of Deal Parochial School. The architect has now been appointed and has already visited the site.

Royal Marines Trail Bill Butler attended the meeting to update members on the progress with the Royal Marines Trail project. Substantial funding has now been received which will cover the costs of the trail markers and the accompanying leaflets.

Traffic fears over housing development Chairman, Cllr Clive Grant explained that several members of the public had attended three meetings of the planning committee to express their concerns about a proposed housing development at the southern end of Dover Road and at Cross Road.

It was explained to them that although neither of these sites was within the Parish boundary, this council will be working with those parishes concerned and would fully publicise any meetings at which the developments were to be discussed.

Events Working Group Cllr Heath reported that despite inclement weather the Brocante arranged by the Council on Walmer Green had been a great success and looked forward to the Kites on the Beach event on Saturday 10th June and the Picnic on the Green event which will take place on Saturday 19th August, paid for by the profit from the Brocante.

A total of £163.65 had been collected for Walmer Lifeboat and Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust.

Financial matters Since this was the first meeting in the Council’s year 2017/18 a number of essential financial processes were approved by members in order to facilitate the continuing business of the council.

Members received the Annual Report 2016/2017.

After reviewing the effectiveness of the System of Internal Control and consideri each of the assertions separately members were able to sign yes to each of them.

Members approved the signing of the Annual Governance Statement and the Accounting Statements 2016/17 by the Chairman on behalf of the council.

Members approved the continuation of Specific Direct Debits for office utilities; stamps and printer/photocopier in order to expedite the business of the Council.

The next meeting of the council will be held at the parish office, 8 The Strand, Walmer, on Wednesday 14th June at 7.00pm Kirsty Holroyd clerk to the Council

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'From the Parish Registers' Funerals April 7th at Kingsdown Patricia Edwardes Burial of ashes April 20th at Kingsdown Luisa Jane Johnston April 24th at Kingsdown Harry Welch May 3rd at Ringwould Ben Jackaman We commend them to the loving care of Almighty God

Wedding May 7th at Sutton Adam Glynn Miller & Amanda Jayne Talbot We wish them every happiness for their future together.

The library now comes every Two Weeks at the times stated below.

Next date:- Saturdays 10th & 24th June 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

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Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, the April production of “Murder By The Book” had to be cancelled. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused, but we plan to put the play on later in the year.

We are hoping to put on an evening of varied entertainment during the summer. More details in Rural Roundup in a later issue .

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Sutton by Dover Parish Council Clerk:- Mrs Susan Smith, Tel:- 01304 827 266 Email:- suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com www.sutton-by-doverpc.kentparish.gov.uk

Notes from the meetings held on 2 nd May 2017 at the Community Centre Studdal AGM Sutton Parish Council held their Annual General meeting on 2 nd May 2017 at 7.00 pm. Cllr Merriman was elected as Chair and Cllr Akhurst as Vice-Chairman for the coming year.

Planning The Parish Council considered five planning applications. The planning log is up and running on the website for parishioners to check local applications.

Review of internal controls The Parish Council reviewed their internal controls and approved the revisions made to the Asset Register and the Risk Assessment.

Traffic Survey After an issue with one of the rumble strips, the date for the traffic survey has been set for the week beginning Monday 8th May 2017.

Local Events The village litter pick was organised by local resident Claire Inglin and had been very successful with 14 local residents participating. The area to be litter picked had been curtailed because of the new District Council Risk assessment not covering any roads above the 30mph speed limit.

Positioning of the remembrance plaque at the allotments had been an enjoyable event with both past and present members of the parish council meeting up to remember Ray Odell who had been a Parish Councillor for the village. Cllr Little was thanked for arranging the event and Mr Joe Stroud had been thanked for all the hard work of making the allotments and orchard area look so nice and tidy for the event.

Pictures and information on both of these events are on the Parish Council website.

Insurance The Parish Council discussed the renewal of the insurance policy and decided to renew with Hiscox.

Next meeting to be held is the Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 23rd May 2017 in the Church Hall East Studdal at 7.30 pm Next ordinary meeting to be held on Tuesday 6th June 2017 in the Church Hall East Studdal at 7.30pm.

Clerk to the Parish Council, Susan Smith.

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Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham

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 meeting will be on:Tuesday, 6th June, 4th July & 1st August

do join us if you can!

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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, 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 20th June.

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Sutton Parish Fete

informal service of: Thanksgiving and Celebration of the Church Hall Refit on Sunday 2nd July at 6.00pm Followed by drinks and snacks.

Will be held at the Community Centre, Studdal on Saturday 17th June 2017 at 2.00pm There will be games, plant stall, raffle, white elephant, cakes, coconut shy, café, and lots, lots more Do come and join the fun of your village fete.

BINGO…….next one Friday 7th July (none in June) in the Community Centre, Studdal, 7.00 for 7.30pm.

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

Brocante

Despite the inclement weather the 2017 May Day Brocante organised by Walmer Parish Council was described by stallholders as ‘the best ever.’

There were over 160 stalls booked up and dozens of applicants turned away because Walmer Green was full. An estimated three thousand bargain hunters defied the rain and cold winds to visit the Brocante and search for bargains.

Among the collections of vintage clothes, furniture, silverware, paintings, antiques and toys several items stood out. The stuffed fox keeping dry in the opened boot of a car, the boar’s head on a stall with a statue of St Francis of Assisi and the half size African male carving which spent the day leaning up against the steps to the bandstand.

Experts from the Canterbury Auction Gallery were sheltered by the bandstand as they carried out dozens of free valuations of assorted antiques and jewellery.

The event meant a lot of extra work for Parish Councillors and the clerk, Kirsty Holroyd , who worked on a rota starting at five o’clock in the morning to mark out the pitches before the stallholders arrived.

Then, with the aid of stewards and volunteers from the Deal Carnival Committee, they supervised parking, dealt with enquiries and queries and were on hand all day in high visibility waterproof yellow jackets to help stallholders and visitors.

At the end of the day other councillors went around the site and picked up all the rubbish that had been left behind to return Walmer Green to its original pristine condition. – as if no-one had been there all day.

Councillor Pat Heath, chairman of Walmer Parish Council, thanked the stall holders and the thousands who attended and helped raise money for local charities.

Councillors Clive Grant, Pat Heath and Clerk Kirsty Holroyd take a break to compare notes during the Brocante.

Every month, on a Saturday morning the Council holds advice surgeries at its offices on the Strand which are attended by councillors.

Police advice surgeries are now held on a weekday. Anyone needing advice is welcome to attend. Full details on the council’s website, www.walmerparishcouncil.co.uk

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Kingsdown & Ringwould WI Secretary: - Linda Dalton Email: - lindadalton4@gmail.com May is always the month that the WI gets down to business, so to soften the seriousness of the afternoon, the committee treated us all to a delicious cream tea, with table service included!

We had two Resolutions to discuss, to be submitted for voting at the National Annual General Meeting. Both were very different but equally important. The first was to call on the Government and industry to research and develop innovative solutions to stop the accumulation of microplastic fibres in our oceans. A complicated and challenging resolution, needing long term scientific commitment.

The second resolution was for every WI to work alongside health and social care providers and with local community initiatives to raise awareness of the causes and impacts of loneliness in order to offer appropriate assistance and support to lonely people. This is something I think all of us could identify with.

Lively discussion ensued, and both Resolutions were carried unanimously.

Even in the WI we cannot escape beaurocracy; under the umbrella of the Data Protection Act, the Federation has issued a new form for members’ details. It has been noted that members’ dates of birth are no longer required. A discussion followed concerning this omission...even though we can include a member’s birthday in our records, which means she is still eligible to receive a birthday card, we certainly cannot include the year of birth!

We definitely live on the edge of political correctness in the WI! There are lots of pleasant events to look forward to...a cream tea (we like our cream tea) in August in a member’s lovely garden; a visit to Down House in September are but two.

Next month we meet in Ringwould Village Hall on June 12th at 2pm, to hear Lucy Waterson talk on the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance. Do come! Christine Smith

Walmer Women’s Institute Secretary - Margaret Musson Tel:- 01304 374 010

Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, CT14 7JH President: Jennifer Stevens 01304 389 739 Walmer Women’s Institute meet at the Parish Hall, Dover Road on the Second Friday of the month at 2.00pm (for two hours)

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Walmer Horse & Dog Show – Sunday 11th June 2017 This year will be the 40th running of the Walmer Horse & Dog Show to be held again in the Walmer Castle paddocks with the kind permission of English Heritage. The Show is run to give local riders and owners the opportunity to participate in formal competition on a large show ground.

We invite competitors to participate and spectators to witness an exciting day of equestrian and canine competition, serious and not so serious, and anticipate attendance by horse and dog owners from the local area and from across south east Kent.

The Show continues to run and to raise funds for charity due to the generous sponsorship and support of local businesses and families to whom we are most grateful. This year we are supporting Riding for the Disabled Cornilo branch, Martha Trust and Chancepixies.

Setting up and running the Show over the weekend is a significant undertaking and the Show organisers would welcome any volunteers who feel they could contribute to the weekend’s activities, or indeed to the future success of the Show. It need not be an open-ended commitment! We hope the weather will be kind to us and that you all have a memorable day. For further information, please visit our website www.thewalmerhorseanddogshow.co.uk or facebook page. Or contact Simon Pollard 01304 373 878, Mobile: 07725 424 888 .

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Abandoned cars

An increasing nuisance for residents in rural areas is fly-tipping and apparently abandoned vehicles which are causing annoyance and frustration for local residents.

But as long as a vehicle is taxed and mot’d and is not causing an obstruction it can park on the public roads.

But how do we know if a car is taxed now that the government has discontinued tax discs in favour of vehicle license plate recognition cameras?

And good citizens, aware of how busy the police are and reluctant to waste their time – but now you don’t have to.

Walmer Parish Council thought it would be useful to share this link with you all regarding possible abandoned vehicles https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle -tax Just enter the registration number and make of the vehicle and it will advise if vehicle is taxed or MOT tested. If it’s not taxed or MOT’d then it may well be abandoned and that’s the time to alert the police if a vehicle is causing you problems. You can contact them on the non-emergency number: 101.

For all other issues relating to abandoned vehicles, view your local council website for advice as well as when and how to make a report.

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

Lifeboat carwash. It was business as usual for Walmer’s lifeboat crew last month, despite over 30 volunteers being up to their elbows in soapy water!

The RNLI crews and supporters were holding a charity car wash to raise cash to help fund this invaluable service when they received an emergency call.

A Canterbury fisherman had fallen from his small boat into the cold sea near The Butts at Kingsdown.

So it was ‘down sponges’ for the lifeboat crew who rushed to launch their rescue boat and within ten minutes of the call the fisherman was plucked out of the water. The crew also rescued his kayak while they were there! A timely reminder of why we need to support this invaluable service.

The man was given oxygen and casualty care as he was being brought back to the Walmer Lifeboat station where he waited in a special drying room until an ambulance arrived to take him to hospital in Margate for a check-up.

Then it was back to the buckets and sponges for the volunteers who between them washed a record 130 cars – three more than last year so it’s a new record - raising £1,321 for the Lifeboat charity as they did so.

Kite reminder Want to see some weird and wonderful creatures flying over Walmer beach - then don’t forget the big kite day on Saturday June 10th.

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CHURCH SERVICES FOR JUNE 2017 St John’s the Evangelist Kingsdown Sunday 4th Sunday 11th

Sunday 18th Sunday 25th Wednesdays -

9.30am Breakfast Church 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Prayer & Praise 9.30am Funday Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion

St Nicholas Ringwould Sunday 4th Sunday 11th Sunday 18th Sunday 25th

9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Matins 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Prayer & Praise

St Peter & St Paul Church Sunday 4th Sunday 11th Sunday 18th Sunday 25th

Sutton-by-Dover Sunday@ 6.00pm - Studdal Hall 11.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Messy Church at the Community Hall Studdal St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Sunday 4th 11.00am Morning Praise Sunday 18th 6.00pm Evensong Sunday 25th 11.15am Holy Communion For weekday services please check weekly news sheets or the web site:- www.cornilochurches.org.uk/’diary’ page.

Walmer Parish Churches - 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 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 For special midweek evening festivals – see website Walmer Baptist Church 10.30am Morning Worship/ 3rd Sunday Holy Communion. Sunday Club for Children 4.30pm Informal Worship (Church Lounge) 1st Sunday Holy Communion. Further information www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk

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Kingsdown golfer Robert Paul, a member of the popular Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club, is setting off to defend the unique World Championship title which he won a year ago in Scotland.

Robert is the current World One Armed Golf Champion and this month at the Tynemouth Golf Club in Tyne & Wear, he will be defending his crown by taking on the best one armed golfers in the world – many of whom are better players than most two handed golfers.

Robert, who works for American Golf at the Stonelees Golf Club in Thanet, has cerebral palsy which affects his right side, plays off seven handicap – which puts him among the top five or six percentage of all golfers in the world, including those with two arms.

The silver salver which was presented to Robert when he won the title at the Craigielaw Golf Club in Scotland last year, was first presented to the Association by Rowans Ltd Glasgow in 1933.

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We wish Robert well in the Championship .

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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

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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

01304 366 605

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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Calendar of Events June 2017 To Do Thur

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Thur

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Drop in, Studdal Church Hall. 10.30am - 11.45am

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Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm

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Tue

6

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6 & 23 th

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Fri

9th

Sat Sat

School Term 6 starts

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Wed

Sat

Computers at St Nicholas Church, Ringwould. 12.30pm

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6

Tue

Sat

Tea & Chat St Nicholas Church, Ringwould. 12.30pm th

Tue

Tue

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

Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm

Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Del’s Post Office Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm

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Kingsdown Conservation Soc. Tree Walk meet at Zetland, 10.30am

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Kites on Walmer Beach, 11.00am - 4.00pm

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Kingsdown Rocks, Race Night, Kings Head, 8.00pm

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10 & 24 th

Mobile Library in Kingsdown & Studdal

Sun

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Walmer Horse & Dog Show, Walmer Castle Paddocks,

Mon

12th

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

Mon

th

Closing date for June issue of Rural Roundup

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Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Ringwould Village Hall,. 2.00pm

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Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm

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Wed

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Kingsdown Conservation Group, K & R School, 7.30pm th

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Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall 9.30am - 12.30pm

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

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Ripple Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm

Sat

17th

Sutton Parish Fete, Community Centre, 2.00pm

Tue

Sat Sun Sun Mon

Thur

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Let’s be Sociable, Community Centre, Studdal.10.30am - 11.45am

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Walmer Parish Churches, Summer Fayre, Walmer Green, 10am - 4pm

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St John’s Heritage, Strawberry Tea, St John’s Church, 3.00pm

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

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Kingsdown Garden Soc. Kingsdown School. 7.30pm

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Save the Children Quiz. Deal Vic’s Cricket Club. 7 for 7.30pm

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Every Tuesday

Walmer Knitting Group, Walmer Baptist Hall, 2pm-4pm

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

Kingsdown Crafters, St John’s Church, Kingsdown 1.00pm - 3.00pm

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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 Quilting Alt Thurs eve Contact: Tina, Tel: 01304 366 605 Youth Group 2nd & 4th Sun eve Contact: Rev’d Seth Tel: 10304 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::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 www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk Badminton Monday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Knitting for the Needy Tuesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Kid’s Kingdom Wed 1.30 - 3.00 (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.co.uk 45

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12 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 Crafters Contacts:Masheeda Downing 01304 360 850 Mercy King 01304 379 307 Kingsdown Garden Society Chairman:- Dinah Blanchflower 01304 373176 Secretary:- Jane Jobey 01304 381 702 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 David Evison 01304 379 083 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

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:- Mr Keith Morrison Clerk:-

Mrs Karen Castle

keith@keithgmorrison.co.uk

07582 314 616

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

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