Rural Roundup
Harvest at Kingsdown
Issue Number 76
September 2017
A Community Magazine covering
Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley & Studdal,
Little Mongeham
& Walmer
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Doreen has kindly allowed me to take over her editorial duties for this issue of Rural Roundup. This provides me with a welcome opportunity to let you know a little about the way in which we are able to continue to finance the production of your community magazine. The bulk of our income is from local advertisers on whom we rely for their valuable support. As you will all be aware, we have recently improved the quality of the paper as well as expanding our circulation by over a third which means that we need to cover the consequent increased costs and the new charges for advertising in Rural Roundup are set out below. We also receive annual grants from local Parish Councils to whom, again, we are thankful but, even so, as a non-profit making organisation our margins are slim and so we still welcome support from the community generally by way of private donation. It would be wrong of me to refer to any individual names in this regard but if I haven’t written to you personally in order to thank you, please don’t think that we aren’t grateful. I should, however, record our particular thanks for the regular contributions that we receive from Kingsdown Rocks every year. With best regards, Martin Rodney-Smith Treasurer Closing date for the October Issue of Rural Roundup. Monday 11th September 2017 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 Please note advertising rates for renewals and new adverts as from 1st September, 2017 Rates for advertising - Copy to Editor. (accepted providing space is available) Whole-page (single edition) £55.00 - Whole-page Annual (10 issues) £440.00 Colour Half-page (single edition) £30.00 - Half-page Annual (10 issues) £220.00 10% Third-page (single edition) £25.00 - Third-page Annual (10 issues) £160.00 extra Quarter-page (single edition) £20.00 - Quarter-Page Annual (10 issues) £120.00 Sixth-page (single edition) £20.00 - Sixth-page Annual (10 issues) £80.00 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 Editorial/Advertising Rates Kingsdown Kingsdown Parish Council Conservation Society K’down Garden Society Kingsdown Ringwould Kingsdown Rocks Ripple Sutton by Dover PC Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham Walmer Parish Council Walmer continued……....
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Ringwould with Kingsdown Front Gardens in Bloom 2017 On 22nd June there were difficult decisions for our guest judges, district Cllr Sue Le Chevalier and Ray Sedgewick of the Kent Federation of Horticulturalist Societies. They had a ‘short’ list of 29 beautiful front gardens in Ringwould and Kingsdown of very differing styles to judge on a busy morning that finished with a short thunderstorm! Six parish councillors had previously walked all the residential roads of the parish in early June to come up with the ‘short’ list of 29 and all of the councillors wish to thank and congratulate all of the gardeners of our community on so very, very many vibrant, attractive gardens that bring pleasure to other residents and to visitors from far and wide. The two guest judges both agreed independently on which six gardens were the winners. The prizes were awarded at a very pleasant evening on 10 th July. The Parish Council also wishes to thank Ringwould Alpines for kindly supporting this event and providing discounted prize vouchers. Prize for the Ringwould Best Front Garden was awarded to Mrs Sims, Back Street. Prize for the Kingsdown Best Front Garden was awarded to Mrs Baker, Cliffe Rd. The four runners up were: P.A. Thacker of The Rise, Kingsdown Resident Name requested to be withheld, Queensdown Rd, Kingsdown Resident Name requested to be withheld , Kingsdown Hill Mr & Mrs Godden, Cliffe Road.
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Congratulations to all the Winners and Runners Up!
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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
Highlights of the two Parish Council meetings held on 10th July & 14th August July: Finance & Administration: It was noted the internal audit procedures had been completed and praise was received for concise and accurate accounts. Planning The PC objection for a development of 85 dwellings on the Dover Rd was approved. PC noted the planning application for the bottling plant in Ringwould has been refused. Environment and Amenities WP: PC noted Front Gardens in Bloom had come in under budget and that once again the high number of colourful gardens in both Ringwould and Kingsdown had meant final judging on 22 nd June was difficult. PC extended thanks to all gardeners in the parish and to guest judges. PC sent congratulations to the two prize winners and four runners-up. Thanks were extended to Cllr Williams who has organised this event. PC agreed to put up a ‘No Overnight Camping’ sign at Kingsdown Recreation Ground parking area. Noted that overflowing public litter bins continued to be an issue and reporting to DDC. Kingsdown Play Park Cllrs noted the report from Cllr Fowler and Cllr Zammit; work is in progress with FKPP on producing a plan for Phase II of the installation. FKPP continue to work hard to raise funds for Phase II. Zetland Arms Terrace – The negotiations for the lease of the Zetland Terrace are ongoing. Members of public: raised issue of street lighting in Balmoral Road; the street lighting programme is in discussion with DDC. August: Finance & Administration: PC approved a grant application of £500 for Kingsdown Village Hall. Planning PC noted that the planning application for 85 dwellings on Dover Road had been refused by DDC. PC thanked Cllr Ron Broadley, chair of PC planning committee for all his hard work on this application. E & A WP: PC approved the date of the Autumn Beach clean Sunday 24 th Sept 10:30am. Volunteers of all ages very welcome. PC noted Countryside Stewardship Agent Authorisation Form was to be forwarded to the Chair for signing, thus allowing Kent Wildlife Trust to apply for grant from Rural Payments Agency to cover the costs of the woodland magement plan. Kingsdown Play Park PC approved payment of 75% payment of installation invoice to Eibe. Negotiations are ongoing with Eibe on the lack of service provision during Phase I installation. Communications: PC agreed to invite Dover Harbour Board to a public meeting on 11th September at Kingsdown Village Hall starting at 18.00. The presentation is a follow up to the public meeting held in June 2016 and will present the findings on the third round of consultation for the Marine Licence. Goodwin Sands SOS will be invited to present at a public meeting at a later date. Update from Community Warden – speed monitoring is being looked into for Kingsdown Road and the DDC warden has been made aware of parking on yellow lines in Kingsdown Road/Cliffe Road. The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday 11th Sept 2017 at Kingsdown Village Hall commencing at 7.00 pm. All residents are very welcome. KatieAmaouche, Clerk to the Council 7
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Thank you to everyone who entered our first Green Ideas Competition. There were loads of great suggestions. Watch out for our new Sustainability Strategy coming soon. The competition winners were: Adults. 1st Lisa Holden – A detailed idea for sharing gardens in order to create community that is self-sufficient in vegetables, fruit and herbs. 2nd Alan and Sarah Spong – An all-weather, safe, kerbed pavement between Kingsdown and Ringwould. 3rd Brenda Gray – An insecticide-free village and a wild-life-spotting social media page for the village. Under 12s. 1st Charlotte Moore – A Community food allotment. 2nd Alfie Killacky – Public Recycling bins near parks and shops. 3rd Heather Crockett – Wildlife protection paths for hedgehogs and others Prizes were awarded before our AGM by the competition organiser Mike Tomkin. Thanks to the National Trust and the Marine Conservation Society for donating prizes. The AGM was well attended with a lively discussion. The new committee is Peter Cross, Membership; Paul Duthoit, Treasurer; Simon Longland, IT Anne-Marie Martin, Talks; Ian Williams; and Alison Sharvill. Anne-Marie, events@kingsdownconservation.co.uk
Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Jane Jobey Tel:- 01304 381 702 What a very strange summer we have had! May, June and July it was shorts on, sitting on the beach and swimming with the sea getting warmer and the nights sometimes balmy. Was this global warming? If so bring it on, but as soon as the schools started their summer holidays the weather changed, the clouds rolled in and the temperature dropped by 10 degrees. However, all that changed on Sunday 13th August, the day of the Kingsdown Garden Society Show when after a slow start the summer returned. Long may it continue. The show yet again was very successful. Congratulations to all who entered. According to the judges the classes were of a high standard. A big thank you to all who made the show a success, from those who were involved in setting up, assisting the judges, making the yummy cakes, tea and coffee to running and organising the raffle, selling tickets on the door and helping tidy up after the event. Well done everyone! A reminder for Monday September 25th: Philip Oostenbrink, Head Gardener of Canterbury Cathedral, will be giving a talk starting at 7.45pm in Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School hall. Stay healthy! Bob Perry
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Email the editor direct to ruralroundup@btinternet.com or phone:- 01304 362 333
Whist Drive
(Progressive Whist, so you can come without a partner) Thursday 12th October
at the Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Clubhouse. 6.30pm for 7.00pm sharp. £9 each, which includes prizes and food. (filled jacket potato during interval) Bar open, all welcome contact Julie and Chris on 379 201 or email Juliaatgarden@aol.com Help Urgently Wanted for Delivering Rural Roundup We are still hoping that someone will volunteer to deliver approximately 20 copies of Rural Roundup along the Kingsdown Road from 69 Kingsdown Road to Cobbledown. If you are willing to help please call 01304 365 963. Kingsdown Crafters…...Meet every Friday in St John’s Church, Kingsdown from 1.00pm - 3.00pm. £1.00 per session which includes tea and coffee. It is a very friendly group and any ability of craft is welcome. Do come along for a visit and see if it is for you. Call Masheeda Downing 01304 360 850 or Mercy King 01304 379 301
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI
Secretary: - Linda Dalton. Tel: - 01304 371 401 Email: - lindadalton4@gmail.com President: - Jenny Wall. Tel: - 01304 369 903 Email: - jen.wall@outlook.com
Kingsdowwn & Ringwould Women’s Institute meet on the Second Monday of each month at either Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, CT14 8BJ or Ringwould Village Hall, Dover Road, CT14 8HL 2pm - 4pm The next meeting will be on Monday 11th September at Ringwould Hall When Local Artist Penny Bearman will be giving a demonstration on portraiture ‘How to draw in three easy steps. Visitors are made very welcome Organ Meditations for 2017 in St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown To be held on the first Thursday of the month from 14:00 to 15:00 Featuring two historic mechanical action organs and the music chosen will cover the whole range of organ repertoire from 1300 to the present day. For more details, www.georgesharmanorganist.com
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Ringwould -
Correspondent::- Jean Winn Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email:- jean.winn@gmail.com or text 07818 828 613
St Nicholas 100 Club
There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! July & August Winners were:-
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Tea and Chat - meets this month in the Church Social Space on Thursday7th September. Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat and this month possibly a game of bingo! £1 Thursdays in the Ringwould 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 Bell Ringers Needed
Would you like to learn to ring bells? Or perhaps you are already a ringer? Ringwould Church has Six bells which are badly in need of more people to ring them. We normally ring on Sunday mornings and for weddings. Lessons are for adults and children of 11 or over, so why not give it a try, or if you can help in any other way please contact Patrick Macwilliam 01304 373 888 or email patrick.macwilliam@uwclub.net
Ringwould Village Hall AGM……will be held at the hall on Tuesday 3rd October 2017 at 6.00pm. All are very welcome to attend this pubic meeting. Avril Woolf (Sec. RVH) Macmillan Coffee Morning Friday 29th September 10am -12noon in Ringwould Church, please help us raise funds for this very good cause tea ,coffee and cake! Looking ahead ………. Saturday 28th October, 8.30am - 11.30am Deal Town Hall Undercroft. The church is having stalls at this busy venue on a Saturday morning. We are seeking tombola prizes, good quality modern books, dvd’s, cd’s, bric-a-brac and toys. If you can help please contact John or Jean Winn.
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The Day Kingsdown Rocked
The fifth year of the Kingsdown Rocks Family Musical Festival held at the Kingsdown and Ringwould CEP School site will probably go down as 'the best so far '. The capacity audience was wowed with quality musical performances from One Love, The Elbert's, DNA, Who's Brian? and highlighted by amazing sets from Moroccan Mole, As Is now, and the Heroes who kept the locals, visiting friends and families from all over the country singing and dancing to the very end. The show kicked off with a performance of local talent from The Kings Head Guitar Club, and this year's children's entertainment area was extended to the Play Park Field generously permitted by the Parish Council. The kids were spoiled for choice with a range of inflatables that included bouncy castles, a 45-metre assault course, Target football, and a space hopper race track. The super girls of Emporium Parties provided face painting, hair braiding and an entertaining Prize Disco on the main stage. The Festival goers indulged in the onsite facilities of the real ale and cider bar (Kings Head Kingsdown), BBQ (Isaura's Fine Foods, Deal), Curry suppers (Canterbury Curry Club), Pizzas, Ice cream, Slush puppies, Popcorn, Candy floss. The lot!! Fortunately, the weather held out much to the delight of event organisers Steve and Jenny McCormick, Sue Slade, Stephanie Running and Stage Manager Mike Glavin, who has since received many messages of appreciation of the facilities and the standard of the music and was particularly pleased to receive positive feedback from the bands themselves. The cost of the event, which was nearly ÂŁ17,000, was covered and the Charities and the Organisations who benefitted from donations included Breast Cancer Now, Friends of Kingsdown Play Park, Kingsdown Bell Ringers, Kingsdown Cat Sanctury, Kingsdown Pre-School, Kingsdown Rockery, Kingsdown Scouts, Rural Roundup, The Lifeboat Association. Kingsdown Rocks themselves donated a set of new school field gates in a contract worth ÂŁ1500 and also carried out temporary road repairs from Ringwould Road into the Play Park. The Organisers would like to thank the army of helpers, too many to mention who helped make this occasion an outstanding success. "Can't wait for next year" was the comment from many Festival leavers. Finally, a big thank you to Kingsdown 's own Sarah Banks who hosted the stage and field announcements in her usual and highly professional manner . Mike Glavin
Public Meeting Dover Harbour Board Marine Licence Application 3rd Round Consultation This meeting is a follow up from the DHB presentation and public meeting held in June 2016
Monday 11th September 2017 18.00 to 18.45 Kingsdown Village Hall Goodwin Sands SOS will be invited to present at a public meeting at a later date If you require any further information please contact the Parish Clerk, Katie Amaouche on Parishclerkrwk@gmail.com or 01304 729 081
www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kent parishes.gov.uk
Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Coucil: Environment & Amenties Working Party
Keeping the Parish Clean
Kingsdown Autumn Beach Clean
Sunday 24th September 10.30am Please join us! Our 2016 Autumn 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 Contact : Parish Clerk: Mrs Katie Amaouche email : parishclerkrwk@gmail.com website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc. kentparishes.gov.uk
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Notes from the Parish Council meeting of July 2017 Meeting. The Chairman read out a resignation letter from Cllr Ledger and thanked John for his many years serving as a Parish Councillor, a good servant to Ripple. The Chairman also said that Cllr Ledger with all he knows and his knowledge of Ripple would be sorely missed. Cllr Ledger thanked Cllr Dougill for speaking with the owner of the car wash at the top of Ripple Road. The sign being lowered improves visibility when pulling out from the junction A member of the public asked if the Parish Council knew any more about the Station Rd development, why the developers Taylor Wimpy had pulled out of the process of negotiations to purchase the land. Councillors said it was known that the waterboard has asked for a substantial contribution for sewage and drainage that Taylor Wimpy had not expected. No meeting was held in August. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be Thursday 7th September 2017 Karen Castle, Clerk to Ripple Parish Council Loose Fibres Craft Group Meet in Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm Wednesday 6th & 20th September Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778 Bingo Club - The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday 12th September & Tuesday 26th September. Tea and Chat in Ripple. Tea and Chat continued to meet during July and August. They will next meet on Monday, September 11th. 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. Services during September will be: 1st Sunday - Morning Worship at 11am. 2nd Sunday – Holy Communion at 11.15am. 3rd Sunday – Evensong at 6pm, 4th Sunday, Holy Communion at 11.15am. The Church Summer Tea was held on Saturday, July 22 nd. After some anxious weather watching, it remained fine on the day and a total of £284 was raised for church funds. Our thanks got to those who helped and those who attended. The formal notice for the draft Pastoral Scheme to unite the four parishes is now posted on the church door. Copies of the Scheme can be seen in the church or via the PCC. Secretary.
Macmillan Cancer Support
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Ripple Village Hall - Saturday, 30th September 10am to midday
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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
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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 an ordinary meeting on 4 thJuly 2017 at the Church Hall Studdal. A Defibrillator for the Parish - The Councillors will be discussing this again at the September meeting. Planning - The Parish Council considered seven planning applications. The planning log is up and running on the website for parishioners to check local applications. Speeding and Traffic issues - The data from the recent traffic survey has been received and a copy of the data has gone to the Planning department at DDC. Cllr Smith offered to supply a detailed breakdown for the next meeting. The survey showed very little speeding. A local resident, Claire Inglin, kindly offered to help turn highlights of the traffic survey into graph form for easier reading of the data. The recent grant application for the traffic survey has been signed by KCC. The Councillors discussed the options for speed control in the village and are looking into erecting traffic signs like the ones in Great Mongeham parish. To be further discussed at the September meeting. Correspondence - The Parish Council dealt with various correspondence including the Stagecoach Consultation. Rural areas are losing a regular bus service to be replaced by a school/shopping service. A consultation by Stagecoach had gone ahead with very little notice. The Chair and Vice Chair had responded objecting to this loss of bus service in the parish and the short time given to respond. The next ordinary meeting will be on Tuesday 5th September 2017 in the Church Hall, East Studdal, at 7.30pm.
Sutton-by-Dover Parish rd
Apple Day
Saturday 23 September 2017 11.00am- 1.00pm at The Community Orchard (rear of the allotments, Chapel Lane, Ashley)
If wet at Half Acre House, Downs Road (close to the junction with Stoneheap Road)
Come and enjoy a glass of fresh apple juice pressed from our own apples. Bring a chair and stay a while. If harvest allows, you may be able to take home a bag of apples & pears for your family. Please bring your own bag!
Sutton by Dover PCC 100 Club Winners of the July Summer Bonus draw were: 18 Whittaker, 25 Turner, 44 Brown Winners of the August draw were: 50 Brown, 36 Pascoe, 23 Baxter
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Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & 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. Please Note there will be No Meeting on the 5th September But the next meeting on Tuesday 3rd October will be part of the
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan. Do join us if you can!, Liz.
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 meetings Tuesday 19th September.
BINGO…….next meetings will be:Friday 1st September, No meeting in October Friday 3rd November in the Community Centre, Studdal, 7.00 for 7.30pm. All welcome - come and join us!!! Tel. Olive 01304 372 069.
Café/table sale
Saturday 9th September, 10am – 12noon Church Hall, Downs Rd. Studdal homemade/ homegrown produce for sale
if you would like a table contact Ann on 01304 364 989
Friday 22nd September - From 7.p.m Church Hall, Downs Rd. Studdal Please bring you own drinks, snacks, and glasses For more information phone Ann on: 01304 364 989 Zumba Gold every Wednesday, 1.30 to 2.30 pm at Sutton Parish Community Centre, Downs Road, East Studdal. All ages welcome. Come along and have fun while you get active!!
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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 from the Meeting of Walmer Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 5th July 2017 at 8, The Strand, Walmer at 7.00 pm Chairman’s Report Cllr Heath reported on the following:- A volunteer KCC community support warden has been appointed and is currently undergoing training. Disturbances at the Borrow Pit car park and beach beyond had resulted in the Police obtaining a dispersal order to prohibit groups from congregating anywhere in Walmer over the weekend of 30th June to 2nd July. There had been no reports of any disturbances since. Cllr Heath wished to record a vote of thanks to Heidi Kenmure of DDC’s Community Safety Unit and Kent Police for their help with this issue. Cllr Mrs Beard-Gould wished to thank Cllr Murphy for helping to bring an end to anti-social behaviour experienced recently in Markewood recreation Ground and on the beach. Surgeries: The last surgery had been attended by Cllrs Grant and Thompson. Two members of the public had attended: one to complain about speeding along Wellington Parade and one to complain about the unkempt piece of land at the junction of Liverpool Road and Granville Road. The Clerk is working to bring a resolution to each case. Planning Committee The Chairman, Cllr Grant, reported that at the meeting held on Tuesday, 20 th June 2017 councillors voted against the proposal that parish councils should automatically be banned from charging Parkrun or Junior Parkrun for the use of public parks since to do so was deemed undemocratic. Finance & General Purposes Committee The chairman, Cllr Mrs Johnson, explained the procedures recommended by the committee to ensure safe and secure electronic banking practices. Resolved: That the recommended procedures be incorporated into the Council’s adopted Financial Regulations. That the Council Auditors prioritise checking of all electronic transactions monthly. That once the two elements above are included, the Financial regulations remain robust and appropriate for 2017/18. That the Risk Management Statement be accepted for 2017/18 That the Statement of Internal Control be accepted for 2017/18 Parish Grant Members received a revised application for funding from Deal and Betteshanger Rugby Club. Resolved: That a grant of £400 be made to assist in the completion of their patio. Report of The Clerk Members reviewed the recent trial of sending agendas for all council meetings electronically. They agreed that whilst the system is working well and reducing postal costs significantly it does not work for everyone. Resolved: That councillors will have three options: to receive notifications electronically, by post, or to come into the office to pick up a hard copy of the agenda. Kent Association of Local Councils Proposal Members considered proposals to monitor Fire Hydrants by Parish Councillors but believed this initiative has potential Health and Safety issues and such checks should only be undertaken by trained professionals. Date of Next Meeting Wednesday 13th September 2017 at 7pm at the Parish Office, 8 The Strand. Kirsty Holroyd, Clerk to the Council
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Walmer Continued……….. Commemorative Stand Four years ago two Walmer Parish Councillors, Marguerite Beard-Gould and Clive Grant, had a vision – there should be a commemorative stand on the site of the former Walmer Aerodrome to celebrate the contribution which all service personnel made to the defense of their country during both World Wars. On Saturday 12th August 2017 the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Admiral Lord Boyce, unveiled the commemorative stand during a ceremony led by the Vicar of Walmer, together with The Chaplain of the Fleet and the Deputy Chaplain in Chief of the RAF. The fifty invited guests included representatives from the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Australian and Canadian High Commissions together with the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent. Approximately seventy members of the public also took part in the ceremony. The commemorative stand is located on Hawkshill Freedown which is common land owned by Walmer Parish Council which financed and supported the project.
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Don’t dry out – keep hydrated this summer Keeping track of the amount of water an older person drinks during warm weather has been given a helping hand with an innovative new hydration campaign from Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and South East Water. The ‘Don’t dry out’ campaign is being rolled out to community hospitals, nursing and care homes across Kent. Specially designed tear-off pads and wipeable reusable posters, which help to keep track of the amount of water a person drinks throughout the day, are being handed to carers and nursing staff, along with coasters and room thermometers. The resources were developed following workshops with nurses and dietitians who gave their suggestions for the best way to get the message across and make it easy for them to keep a check on the number of drinks someone has had. Dietetic Assistant Chloe Gallagher said: “Ideally people should have at least eight big drinks every day, which can be water, fruit juice, squash or tea, but many people drink far less. "The pads and reusable posters are designed to help people to keep track of what they have had to drink throughout the day.” Sheila Bowdery, South East Water’s Customer Care Manager, said: “We are 100 per cent behind the ‘Don’t dry out’ initiative as drinking the high-quality water we supply to our customers’ taps is one of the healthiest and cheapest ways to keep hydrayted. "We are passionate about water and this excellent campaign, aimed at older people, highlights the benefits of drinking plenty of water-based drinks throughout the summer particularly when temperatures rise.” Hawkhurst Community Hospital is one of the first to use the new ‘Don’t dry out’ hydration campaign material when it was hand-delivered during a tea party to celebrate the hospital's recent refurbishment. To find out more about hydration visit kentcht.nhs.uk or southeastwater.co.uk Early signs of dehydration are: thirst rarely needing to visit the toilet darker than normal urine. Later symptoms include: feeling dizzy or light-headed having a headache feeling tired a dry mouth, lips or eyes. 27
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Kent Family History Society Sheila Harris, Branch Chairman, says…..“If you are interested in Family History then we would like to invite you to come and join us. We hold monthly meetings usually with a speaker whose subject maybe of Local or National History or, of course, Family History”. Meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of each month (except January) in The Cleary Room, the Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, CT14 6BB. Doors open at 7.00pm, talks start at 7.30 pm. Meetings are open to all and are free to Members of KFHS - Non Members paying a £2 entrance fee. The Market Place car park is just across the road (free after 5pm). We now also offer Free Help with Kent & UK Family Research on the First and Third Saturdays each month, in the Diana Nash Room which you enter via The Spires Cafe at The Landmark Centre 129, High Street Deal CT14 6BB
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Save the Children responds to recent UK Emergencies
Save the Children has a long standing partnership with Place2Be, a charity who are specialists in children's counselling. Together using a Save the Children Journey of Hope programme, the charities will provide emotional and therapeutic support to those affected by the attack at the Manchester arena The programme has been used for years in response to trauma in the UK and across the world. The programme helps build children's resilience, boost their self-esteem and can return children to a sense of normality and routine. Save the Children are also extending this work to children affected by the Grenfell Tower Disaster. Sarah Spong (Chair Deal Save the Children) (www.scdeal.org/home) Quiz - Thursday 28th September at Deal Vics Cricket Club - all profits to Save the Children £2 per head all teams welcome- 7pm for 7.30 pm 31
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The library now comes every Two Weeks at the times stated below. Next dates:- Saturdays 2nd 16th & 30h September 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
The Arts Society:
The Arts Society is the new operating name for the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies NADFAS We meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the morning at The Guildhall in Sandwich. Coffee is served from 10.15am and the lecture starts at 10.50am The lecture on Tuesday 5th September will be "Foreigners in London 1520-1677" Artists that changed British Art. The speaker will be Leslie Primo. Tuesday October 3rd, Art Beat: The World of Art Forgery. Speaker is Malcolm Kenwood. Tuesday November 7th Vigee Le Brun: French Neoclassical Portraitist. Speaker is Pamela Halford. Visitors are welcomed by the Committee. For more information please contact the Members’ Secretary on 01227 728 518
Walmer Women’s Institute
Secretary - Margaret Musson Tel:- 01304 374 010 President: Jennifer Stevens 01304 389 739 Walmer Women’s Institute meet at Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, CT14 7JH on the Second Friday of the month at 2.00pm (for two hours)
The next meeting will be on Friday 8th September We are a very friendly group and welcome new members. Why not come along for a free trial and have a nice cuppa, a cake and make new friends? We have many different activities and interests including guest speakers, tea-parties, cinema club, book club and much more.
Saint Martin’s WI (Secretary:- Wendy Marshall, 01304 365 687) Meeting day is the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in Great Mongeham Parish Hall, Mongeham Rd., Gt. Mongeham, CT14 9LL The next Meeting will be Thursday, 14th September. Visitors welcome Mongeham & Ripple WI (Secretary:- Sue Case, 01304 374 025) Meeting day is on the third Wednesday of each month also in Great Mongeham Parish Hall, Mongeham Rd., Gt. Mongeham, CT14 9LL The next Meeting will be a Members Craft Show on Wednesday 20th September at 2.30pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome. 33
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Thought from the Parish. I think of September as a time of change; children are starting back at school after a long holiday, teachers are starting with a fresh class of children, teenagers are starting new courses or moving on to college or university, or starting work. It is the end of the summer holidays, and possibly the nice weather (who knows), but it is the start of new things too. In the church’s year, September is the time for our Harvest Festival services. We will meet and give thanks for all the crops that the farmers will have gathered in, and for all the produce that has ripened and been picked over the summer. We will sing traditional songs of celebration and thanks, because without a successful harvest, our lives would be very different. At this time, we also think about other people in the world; those whose harvest is not so good or who lack clean water or sanitation, and we like to support them. The Bible reading we shall have, from Luke Chapter 12 v 26-30, which includes the passage: ‘Look at the lilies in the field, how they grow, yet Solomon (a very rich king) in all his glory was not clothed like one of these….do not keep striving for what you are to eat and drink, and do not keep worrying…your Father (God) knows that you need them.’ This reminds me that God loves us, provides for us, and we are to trust in him. Is this a time of change for you? In St John’s we are having a Harvest Celebration on 17th September at 9.30am. You are very welcome to join us, or there are celebrations in other churches in the area (details elsewhere in the magazine). Wishing you all a very pleasant autumn. John Gray (Accredited Lay Minister, St John’s Church, Kingsdown)
'From the Parish Registers' May – June – July 2017
Baptisms 2nd June – Ringwould 25th June – Kingsdown 2nd July - Ripple 9th July – Kingsdown
Kevin Keith Hawkes Eliza Hope Green Grace Gwendoline Connaughton Angela Anne Michael Holly Anne Michael Lilly Jessica Michael We welcome them into the fellowship of the Church
Weddings 2nd June – Ringwould Michael Lester Terry and Linda Jane Yates 24th June – Sutton Alfred Thomas Jones and Lisa Jane Dunn 24th June – Kingsdown Jonathan David Smith and Kate Elizabeth Wratten We wish then every happiness in their future together Funerals 16th May – Kingsdown Rosemary Samson 22nd May – Kingsdown Desmond Joyce (Burial of ashes) 25th May - Kingsdown June Littlejohns (Burial of ashes) 29th June – Sutton William Charles Watkins 27th July- Kingsdown Michael Kingham (Burial of ashes) 2nd August – Kingsdown Violet Daisy Donaldson We commend them to the loving care of Almighty God 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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CHURCH SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2017 St John’s the Evangelist Kingsdown 3rd Sunday 10th Sunday
17th Sunday 24th Sunday Wednesdays -
9.30am Breakfast Church 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Prayer & Praise 9.30am Funday Sunday & Harvest Fesrival 9.30am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion
St Nicholas Ringwould 3rd Sunday 10th Sunday 17th Sunday 24th Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Matins 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Prayer & Praise
St Peter & St Paul Church 3rd Sunday 10th Sunday 17th Sunday 24th Sunday St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple 3rd Sunday 10th Sunday 17th Sunday 24th Sunday
Sutton-by-Dover Sunday@ 6.00pm - Studdal Church Hall 11.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Messy Church at Studdal 11.00am Morning Praise 11.15am Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong 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 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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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
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Studdal Church Hall
Mrs Claire McLaren
01304 371 274
Sutton Community Centre
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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. Carol Fowler 01304 361 826 Email:- carolcaf13@btinternet.com Clerk:Mrs Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081 Email:- parishclerkrwk@gmail.com (Please visit the website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk) Ripple Parish Council Chairman:- Mr Keith Morrison Clerk:-
Mrs Karen Castle
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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
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Walmer Parish Churches St Mary’s, St Saviour’s, and Blessed Mary of Walmer Open lives, open hands, open churches
A link with Madagascar Walmer Parish Churches have recently agreed to establish a formal link with St Patrick’s cathedral, in Toliara, Madagascar (www.dioceseoftoliara.org) The churches and the Downs school have supported the mission in Toliara for over a decade raising funds to buy mosquito nets and to build a barn for coffee. Toliara’s bishop, Todd McGregor, has visited Walmer regularly, preaching, and helping at the school. Please pray that God will bless this partnership and that St Patrick’s Cathedral and Walmer Parish Churches will be more effective in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Special Events in Walmer Sunday 3rd September – 11.00am in Walmer RNLI, The Strand The Annual ‘Blessing of the Boats’ service held in the boathouse. Friday 8th September – ‘Shouting in the Evenings’ an evening of entertainment based around Simon Gregory’s theatre career – 7.30pm in St Saviour’s church – tickets £7.50 from 01304 366 605 (in aid the Friends’ of Walmer Parish Churches. Sunday 10th September – 10.00am in St Mary’s church, Walmer A special service of thanksgiving for the completion of the tower repair works with the Bishop of Dover. www.walmerparishchurches.org - 01304 366605
Saturday 9th September 2017 10am – 6pm
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A new service for children suffering from stress, anxiety and depression has now been introduced at Walmer Parish Hall and runs on Saturday mornings from 10.30 until 11.30. The aim of the lessons is to help children to develop tools to help them cope with stress and anxiety and build up their self confidence. Studies have found that teaching children from as young as three years old relaxation and mindfulness techniques can help to counteract worries and provide them with a ‘tool kit’ of emotional literacy which will stay with them forever. In this new Relax Kids course children are taught how to manage their emotions and stay in control. Classes include breathing techniques, stretching, massage, visualisation exercises and positive selftaught all wrapped up in a fun package. The course is part of an international initiative and as well as Walmer children in Brazil and Australia are benefitting from this early introduction to coping techniques and more information can be found at.
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Benefice Contacts St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown (Rector position pending) ALM ALM
Mr John Gray Ann Ford
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Churchwardens Mr Bob Wiseman Email: robertwiseman24@btinternet.com Elizabeth Bembridge Email: elizabethbembridge@gmail.com Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Liz Deschamps Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jean.winn@gmail.com
01304 379 941 01304 364 989
01304 371 619 01304 374 630 01304 372 770 01034 361 030
St Nicholas Church, Ringwould
Churchwardens Mrs Jean Winn Email: jean.winn@gmail.com Mr Patrick MacWilliam Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Sarah Spanner Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: jean.winn@gmail.com St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Churchwarden Dr Laurence Davey Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Rosemary Davey Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Dr Laurence Davey Email: daveyldavey@aol.com
01034 361 030 01304 373 888 01304 364 222
01034 361 030
01304 374 512 01304 374 512 01304 374 512
St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover
Churchwardens Mr J Boardman Mrs Maggie Crawley Email: Maggic1@hotmail.co.uk Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mr P Mold Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mr A Ford
01304 389 402 01304 372 856 01304 371 738 01304 364 989
Walmer Parish Churches St Mary’s, St Saviour’s, & Blessed Mary of Walmer Vicar: Revd Seth Cooper Elizabeth House, 32, St Mary’s Road, Walmer, CT14 7QA www.walmerparishchurches.org
01304 366 605
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church Parish Priest: Fr Duncan Lourensz 14, Blenheim Road,, Deal, CT14 7DB
01304 367 496
Walmer Baptist Church
Pastor: Seyan Tills The Manse 2 Kelvendon Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7HX 01304 364 216 Email: pastor@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk - www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
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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
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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 Thursdays 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 7HX 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
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 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 Deal Arts Soc Secretaty: 01227 728 518
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Calendar of Events September 2017 Fri
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3rd
Blessing of the Boats, Walmer RNLI, The Strand, 11.00am
Tue
th
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm
th
The Arts Society, The Guild Hall, Sandwich, 10.15am
5
Tue
5
th
Wed Wed
Bingo, Sutton Community Centre, 7.00pm for 7.30pm
6 th
6 & 20
Thur
Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Del’s Post Office th
Coffee & Computers, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould. 12.30pm
th
Ripple Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm
th
Tea & Chat St Nicholas Church, Ringwould. 12.30pm
th
Shouting in the Evenings, St Saviour’s Church, 7.30pm
th
Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm
th
Café/Table Sale, Church Hall, Studdal, 10.00am—12noon
th
Ride + Stride around the Churches, 10.00am - 6.00pm
7
Thur
7
Thur
7
Fri
8
Fri
8
Sat
9
Sat
Loose Fibres, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm
th
9
th
Mon
11
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Ringwould Village Halll, 2.00pm
Mon
11th
Public Meeting Dover Harbour Board, Kingsdown VH. 6.00pm - 6.45pm
Mon
th
Mon Tue Wed
11
R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH. 7.00pm
th
11 th
Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm th
12 & 26
Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm
th
Walmer Parish Council Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer. 7.00pm
th
Closing date for October Issue of Rural Roundup
13
Wed
13
Thur
14th th
Saint Martin’s WI, Gt. Mongeham Village Hall, 7.30pm
Tue
19
Let’s be Sociable, Community Centre, Studdal.10.30am - 11.45am
Wed
20th
Mongeham & Ripple WI, Gt. Mongeham Village Hall, 2.30pm
Fri
nd
Family Game Night, Church Hall, Studdal, 7.00pm
rd
22
Sat
23
Apple Day, Community Orchard, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Sun
24th
Kingsdown Autumn Beach Clean, Zetland Arms, 10.30am
Sun
rd
24
Mon
25th
Thur
th
28
Save the Children Quiz. Deal Vic’s Cricket Club. CT14 7RQ7 7.00pm
Fri
29th
Macmillan Coffee Morning, Ringwould Church, 10.00am - 12noon
Sat
th
30
Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple, 11.30am Kingsdown Garden Society, Kingsdown School, 7.45pm
Macmillan Coffee Morning, Ripple Village Hall, 10.00am - midday
Every Tuesday
Walmer Knitting Group, Walmer Baptist Hall, 2pm-4pm
Every Wednesday
Zumba Gold, Community Centre, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Every Friday
Kingsdown Crafters, St John’s Church, Kingsdown 1.00pm - 3.00pm
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Have you time to Spare? Home-Start Dover District is recruiting volunteers NOW! Home-Start Dover District is a local charity based at the Ark, in Tower Hamlets, Dover. We have been supporting families in your district now for 22 years, but in order for us to continue to do this. we need the help of people living in the Dover and Deal areas. We cannot carry on providing our service unless we have your help and support. We are looking for new volunteers who can donate 2-3 hours a week to offer home visiting support to a young family. We offer emotional and practical support to families with at least one child under eleven We will be running a course to prepare volunteers, starting on Tuesday, 12th September from: 9.30am to 2.00pm. The course runs for six Tuesdays and finishes on 17sty October with an end of course lunch. All out of pocket expenses are reimbursed. If you are looking to return to work, volunteering can give you the skills you might need to find a job. If you are retiring from work then volunteering can fill a gap and give you a sense of fulfilment. . So if you like playing with young children, have good listening skills and have the skills to see a young family grow in confidence and self-esteem, and overcome their difficulties, then please pick up the phone and contact our office on:- 01304 242 314.
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