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Rural Roundup

Walmer Castle by Sue Parker-White

Issue Number 77

October 2017

A Community Magazine covering

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

& Walmer

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Hello everyone, I can’t believe that it is just over a year since we included Walmer in the publication. As you know circulation to homes in the Walmer area is limited. In fact, it would be impossible to deliver to every house each month, so please tell your friends to pick up their free copy from any of the shops that display a sticker in the window.

I do hope you are all enjoying reading about the extra interesting information and events in our local area. Rural Roundup can also be viewed on the Walmer Parish Council website www.walmercouncil.co.uk.

Also at http://www.cornilochurches.org.uk/ruralroundup.htm

I haven't heard from anyone who has grown a tall Sunflower this year. If you, or someone you know, has grown one and has evidence, please let me know. There is a small prize awaiting.

All the Best, Doreen.

Closing date for the November Issue of Rural Roundup. Wednesday 18th Octoberber 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 Ringwould Ripple Sutton by Dover PC Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham Walmer Parish Council Walmer continued

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Kingsdown

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

Friends of Kingsdown Play Park invite you to a night at the races!

Come and join us at Central Park Stadium, Sittingbourne, on Saturday 11th November For a complete evening’s entertainment at the greyhound race track!

All-inclusive price of just £30 per head includes return coach from Kingsdown, admission to the stadium, race card, basket meal (chicken nuggets, burger or scampi and chips - veggie option available), two pints or two house spirits with mixer and a £1 tote bet.

Coach will depart Kingsdown at around 5pm and be back in time for last orders!

Look out for posters around the village for more info or keep an eye out for FKPP’s facebook event.

Tickets from Phil Zammit 07950 231 933 and Lisa Dennison 07835 057 227

Christmas Fayre St John’s Heritage Association are presenting a grand Christmas Fayre on Sunday 3rd December. It will be held in the Village Hall from 2.00 to 5.00pm. There will be a number of stalls offering goods for sale plus two raffles, a general one and a turkey raffle.

Father Christmas will be in his grotto and the Singing for Pleasure choir will be performing. Entry will be free; donations will be

welcomed.

Applications for the hire of stalls are invited; the cost of hiring will be £5 per stall plus a suitable raffle prize. For further information or to book a stall please contact David Dobby 01304 373 331 or email dobby@golfclubsec.co.uk.

All money raised will be for restoration of the fabric of St John’s Church, Kingsdown.

Kingsdown Village Halloween Trail

Tuesday 31st October, 6.00pm - 8.00pm -

Collect your Spooky Halloween Map from the Village Hall and follow the trail leading to the Halloween Houses.

And return to the Village Hall for a calming Hot Dog & Drink and enter your map into the Free Prize Draw £3.00 per child (includes Map, Hot Dog & Drink) Proceeds towards Kingsdown Play Park For more details call Alex or Amanda on 373 915 NB: Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

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KINGSDOWN PRE-SCHOOL A small and caring village pre-school, with a high staff to child ratio.

Our highly qualified staff have a wealth of experience, providing an educational and enjoyable environment for children aged 2 to 4 years old.

Rated good by Ofsted.

Funding available for all ages.

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Two offices serving the Deal & Dover area

*** 1, Cliffe Road Kingsdown, Deal CT14 8AJ Telephone: (01304) 381 622 Email: Kingsdown@marshallandclarke.com

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Deal Physiotherapy Clinic, 87 Blenheim Road, CT14 7DE

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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 meeting held on Monday 11 th September at Kingsdown Village Hall:

• Finance: Members noted the quarter one finance spreadsheet detailing expenditure for the first three months of the financial year and approved the September finance schedule.

• Planning: There were three planning applications that required comment during the month and four decisions were made by DDC. Kent Downs have issued a setting notice relating to areas that are adjacent to AONB, and all Councillors have a copy of the document.

• Highways and Footpaths: The Council are continuously working hard on maintaining the footpaths and highways within the Parish and keeping within the Council budget.

• E and A Working Party: Members approved a notice to be placed on the bin at Kingsdown recreation ground thanking the public for disposing of waste correctly and advising the public to report overflowing bins to https://forms.dover.gov.uk/BinProblem or phone DDC on 01304 821 199.

• Parish Play Parks and Recreational Grounds: Members noted the 2017 ROSPA play report and agreed to monitor most items and obtain quotes for necessary works.

• Kingsdown play park working party and FKPP: The working party reported disappointment at recent graffiti on the new play equipment, but great delight in advising members that fundraising for Phase two was going well. The working party were still communicating with Eibe regarding final payment of installation of Phase 1.

• Communication: Members were reminded of the correct email etiquette to use in Parish Council emails. Members were reminded of the Beach Clean taking place on Sunday 24th September outside the Zetland Arms.

• Administration: It was agreed that the Council should form a working party to discuss a future lease regarding the Kingsdown toilets and that a meeting should be held with Shepherd Neame regarding the Zetland Terrace lease.

The Council would like to thank members of the public for attending the presentations from both Dover Harbour Board and Goodwin Sands SOS regarding the possible dredging of the Goodwin Sands.

The next meeting of the Parish Council takes place on Monday 9th October at Kingsdown Village Hall at 7.00pm.

Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Council

Do you want to find out about latest Parish Planning?

Do you want to find more Parish NEWS? Do you want to view Parish Council Agendas and Minutes Would you like to know more about the responsibilities and work of the Parish Council?

All this and more is on our website, www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk from your computer, tablet or mobile phone If you require any further information please contact the Parish Clerk, Katie Amaouche on parishclerkrwk@gmail.com or 01304 729 081 Website : www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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

Ben’s Luscious Lawns

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Kent has 350 miles of coastline.

Do you walk on the beach regularly? Are you interested in helping preserve wildlife?

If you answered ‘yes’ to both these questions you might want to consider becoming a ‘coastal guardian’. Guardians of the Deep is a partnership project between Kent Wildlife Trust, Thanet District Council, Medway Swale Estuary Partnership and Kent County Council, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. They are looking for individuals or groups of individuals that could devote a minimum of two hours per month to explore their coastline and report anything unusual. You do not need to know anything, you just need to be observant and enthusiastic. Training (just two hours) will be given. It is not an onerous task and you do not have to do the two hours in one go – twelve ten minute strolls would be fine, or four people doing three ten minute strolls. If you are interested, contact : Zoe.Stevenson@kentwildlife.org.uk 07803 625 615 or me.

Hedgehogs featured strongly in the Green Ideas competition entries and so our October talk will be all about these spiny beasts who do all gardeners a favour by eating slugs and snails. They are a species that is in serious decline and Ros Beresford will tell us all about them and, most importantly, what we can do to help them prosper. Her talk will be on 17th October at the school. And don’t forget to put 18th November in your diaries for our Autumn social.

Anne-Marie talks@kingsdownconservation.co.uk

Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Jane Jobey Tel:- 01304 381 702 I hope you all had a very enjoyable summer, although I must say August went out with a reminder of what the summer should have been like. We experienced four glorious Bank Holiday days at the end of the month – just amazing. How I recall the wet and windy Bank Holidays when I was in full time employment – but this year those four days probably provided the best beach days of the year The sea was warm and very calm, just ideal for swimming and relaxing on the beach with friends.

However, autumn is here and with it comes those jobs that need to be done in the garden to keep it in good shape and in particular the lawn: • Aerate the soil by using an aerator or spiking with a fork.

• Over seed areas that require it • Scarify in early October to remove the build-up of dead moss and grass • Keep lawn clear of fallen leaves • Apply an autumn/winter fertiliser; this will help your lawn stay strong and healthy during winter.

Dates for your diary: Monday 30th October – Steve Edney, Salutations Head Gardener will talk about succession planting for a flower garden. The talk will begin at 7.45 pm at Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School Hall.

Monday 27th November - Christmas Social. Monday 29th January 2018 AGM. Stay healthy!

Bob Perry 9

Telephone: 01304 369 678 mobile: 07974 763 121

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Kingsdown

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.

(Jacket potato during interval) Bar open, all welcome contact Julie and Chris on 379 201 or email Juliaatgarden@aol.com

Kingsdown Rocks Bingo at Kingsdown School.

Saturday 28th October Eyes down at 7.30pm Bring your own drinks and nibbles

St John’s Heritage Association Presents

The Kingsdown Art Show - An Exhibition of the Work of Local Artists Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th October. Sat. 10am - 5pm & Sun. 11am - 4pm St John’s Church, Upper Street, Kingsdown, Deal

Free Admission. Works of Art for Sale. Refreshments Available For more information contact: John England john.b.england@btinternet.com 01304 368 860 or 07817 730 360

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

Kingsdown & 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 at Kingsdown Village Hall on Monday 9th October When The Annual Meeting will be held followed by Members’ time.

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Colin McKee

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

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

Ringwould -

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!

Winners for September were: John Chidwick, Jennifer Van Lens, Jan Friend.

If you want to join, email jean.winn@gmail.com or phone me on 361 030

Jean Winn

Tea and Chat - meets this month in the Church Social Space on Thursday5th October. Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat and this month a Quiz. £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 call me 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 Do you play the piano or organ?

The church is in urgent need of someone to stand in when the organists are on holiday; the ability to play hymns is the main requirement, using either the organ or our Yamaha Clavinova. A small payment would be made.

Interested? call Jean on 01304 361 030.

Bell Ringers Needed Would you like to learn to ring bells?

Or perhaps you are already a ringer?

Ringwould 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 public meeting.

Avril Woolf (Sec. RVH) Happy Birthday Brenda Finnis (Resident of Ringwould) 70 on the 1st November. Love, David & All the Family x x x 13

Deal Physiotherapy Clinic • • •

Back/Neck Pain Arthritis Sports Injuries

87, Blenheim Road Deal, Kent CT14 7DE Tel: (01304) 373 229 Robert Ward BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP (Chartered Physiotherapist)

Eastling Wood Firewood Logs Available for delivery from April to December All our 8”, 10” and 12” logs are ready for delivery. £90.00 for 1.5 cubic meter load, half load for £55.00

Call Bruce Hill on 07901 515 806 to arrange delivery

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

Hardwood logs for open fires & wood burners

Chopped/split, barn stored on our own farm Delivered to your home Tel: 07720 727 224 www.logstop.co.uk 14

Ringwould -

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

Saturday 28th OCTOBER - 08.30 - 11.30 Deal Town Hall Undercroft The church is having stalls at this busy venue on a Saturday morning and we are seeking tombola prizes, good quality modern books, DVDs, CDs bric-abrac and toys. Home made cakes. Please come along and support us.

If you can help please contact John or Jean Winn or leave items at the back of the church.

Defibrillator Training

Training on the use of the new defibrillator for Ringwould will be held on the Saturday 7th October at 3.00pm to 6.00pm in Ringwould Village Hall.

Afterwards the defibrillator will be taken over to place it in the new cabinet at The Five Bells to have some photos taken for the local press.

The manageress, Nancy, of the Five Bells will be providing a small buffet for anyone who would like to stay.

Any queries please contact David Pinkney, 07894 517 055 d.pinkney@hotmail.co.uk

St Nicholas Players

We are at last able to stage the play “Murder by the Book” by Duncan Greenwood and Robert King, which we unfortunately had to postpone at the end of April.

Murder, mayhem and madcap machinations in this fast paced comedy thriller about a suave novelist who has only one cloud in the silver lining of his life, his wife, and being a creator of thriller plots, there is only one way to get rid of her but unfortunately she refuses to play along.

The dates for the show will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th November 2017 at Ringwould Village Hall. Curtain-up at 7.30pm. Tickets £5.00 available from the Box Office Tel: 01304 852 560

A new Garden of Remembrance The arrival of two new benches in Ringwould Churchyard heralds the opening of a new Garden of Remembrance. The Garden will augment the previously designated area which is now approaching its full capacity.

Within the Garden there will be one central memorial stone dedicated to all individuals buried in the Garden. This central memorial will take the place of individual memorial tablets laid on to the ground as at present. The precise location of individual resting places within the garden will be recorded in a plan beside a special Book of Remembrance kept safely within the church.

The Book, which is divided into months, will contain messages and sometimes emblems chosen by loved ones and written up in colour by an expert calligrapher.

It is hoped that the new Garden will help to maintain the churchyard in good shape and reduce the incidence of memorials lost to weather or overgrowth. The benches should provide opportunities for rest and reflection.

Charges for entries into the Book are those charged by the calligrapher.

Requests for individual entries, and any further information or help, is available from either 01304 366 954 or 01304 361 030.

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The PLOUGH INN Ripple Church Lane Ripple Deal CT14 8JH 01304 360 209 email: info@ploughripple.co.uk

17th Century Local Village Free House Inn - Dog Friendly Home Cooking - Breakfast - Dinner (Special Offer - Early Bird Lunches daily Mon - Fri 12noon - 1pm 2 for £10) En Suite Rooms from £25pp (2Sharing) Vintage & Classic Cars Display - Last Sunday each Month 11.30am - 2pm Quiz Night - First Monday each Month 8pm Life Boat Charity Tradition & Classic Ales. Beer Garden - Smoking Area - Car Park

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Ripple Parish Council Clerk:- Mrs Karen Castle Tel:- 01304 364 406

Email: - clerk@rippleparish.co.uk - Website:-www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Extracts from 7th Sept Parish Council Meeting; •

Residents in Mongeham Road were pleased to report that the trees overhanging the road have now been cut back by UK power networks.

• Ripple Annual Bonfire & Firework Event is scheduled to hopefully go ahead on Sunday 5th November pending authorisation from events management at DDC - if any one is free to help steward the evening we would be very grateful.

• Residents and councillors were pleased that the proposed Dover Road housing development was turned down by DDC • Although it has been rumoured that Deal Police Station was closing, this was confirmed not to be true.

Other News Ripple welcomes new PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) Jacquie Brook. You can contact Jacquie via email: Jacquie.brook@kent.pnn.police.uk.

Please Note: It is important to remember that PCSOs are not police officers and crime incidents should be reported to the police as normal using 999 for emergencies and 101 for non-emergency incidents. There is also a new Anti-Social Behaviour Unit which is operating from Dover and can be contacted on 01304 872 220 (staffed during normal working hours).

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be Thursday 5th October 2017

Karen Castle, Clerk to Ripple Parish Council

Loose Fibres Craft Group Meet in Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm th th Wednesday 4 & 18 October Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778 it's amazing how fast time goes as it will be five years ago in November that a group of friends got together in Ripple village hall, to spend the morning enjoying doing our various crafts. More and more people have joined us and the circle of friendship has grown.

To celebrate our fifth birthday we are having a Craft Sale and would like to invite everyone to pop in and see the fantastic things we have made. It's a great opportunity to find unusual Christmas gifts and see what we get up to on a Wednesday morning. So put the date on your calendar, Wednesday November 1st 10:00am to 12:00noon at Ripple village hall.

Rita Rhodes.

Bingo Club - The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall On Tuesday October 10th and Tuesday October 24th.

Tea and Chat in Ripple. Tea and Chat last met on September 11th for tea, chat and Quiz. The next meeting will be on October 9th.

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 October 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.

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

For all social occasions, parties, receptions & meetings.

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

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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 ordinary meeting of Sutton Parish Council held on Tuesday 5th September 2017 at the Church Hall, Studdal A Defibrillator for the Parish The Councillors briefly discussed this. Cllr Calthorpe agreed to look into the cost of a defibrillator and the necessary components. To be discussed further at the October meeting.

Planning The Parish Council had no new planning applications to consider. However they were visited by Mr Rooke, from Finns who was representing two landowners in the village seeking planning permission on a site by Homestead Farm Cottages.

The planning log is up and running on the website for parishioners to check local applications.

Speeding and Traffic issues Traffic survey. Cllr Smith gave an interim report on the speeding data shown up in the parish traffic survey. In summary, most speeding was between 30 and 35 mph with a couple of exceptions. Once the data has been recorded in graph/ chart form, this will be available to view on the website.

KCC Member Steve Manion was thanked for his KCC Member's grant funding of £375 which went towards the cost of the traffic survey.

Speeding issues.

The Council further discussed erecting signs similar to the ones in Great Mongeham parish. Cllr Hogben and Cllr Calthorpe offered to make the signs for the next meeting for local residents to take away and install in their front gardens.

Correspondence and Visitors The Parish Council dealt with various correspondence and issues from local residents including concerns about unsuitable HGVs using the lanes through Studdal and Sutton. The Council discussed the sorts of signs it may be possible to erect. Enquiries are to be made to KCC Highways about the costs of signs and installation. To be discussed again at the October meeting.

Next ordinary meeting to be held on Tuesday 3rd October 2017 in the Church Hall, East Studdal at 7.30 pm.

Susan Smith, Clerk to the Parish Councill Sutton by Dover PCC 100 Club The lucky winners of the September draw were: 68 Crawley, 13 Jackie, 10 Wales.

If you haven’t yet joined and would like to then contact: Maggie tel 372 856 or email maggic1@hotmail.co.uk The cost is just £1 per month 19

01304 366 488

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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.

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!

November Meeting will be on Tuesday 7 th 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 17th October.

BINGO…….next meetings will be:Friday 3rd November in the Community Centre, Studdal, 7.00 for 7.30pm.

All welcome - come and join us!!! Tel. Olive 01304 372 069.

Quiz Night Friday 27th October 7.00pm for 7.30pm Community Centre, Downs Road, East Studdal £3.50 per head—bring your own food and drink To book a table (8 maximum) Telephone 01304 372 069 (if no answer please leave a message and contact number) 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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Ringwould Alpines Plant Centre Dover Road, Ringwould Tel: 01304 360 034

• Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff

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

• Herbs & Fruit • Seasonal Bedding

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

Available for Hire

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

Good Off-Road Parking

All Occasions Catered For

Contact : Meg & Darren Parfitt 0 1304 239 190 Email: dcparfitt@sky.com

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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

Minutes of the Meeting of Walmer Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 13th September 2017 at 8 The Strand, Walmer at 7.00 pm Questions and/or observations from the electorate of Walmer Asher Birt, the newly appointed KCC Volunteer Support Warden for Walmer outlined his duties which include supporting the community warden and being a visible presence around the parish, signposting and liaising between residents and local services.

Councillors accepted a proposal from Cllr Trevor Bond, KCC Member for Deal and Walmer to take the KCC area engineer on a walk about in Walmer to demonstrate the effect that new housing is having on the infrastructure. The Clerk reported that Cllr Murphy had told her he is doing the same with the Highways Engineer. Cllrs Bond and Murphy will co-ordinate the visits to maximise time efficiency.

Cllr Grant raised the on-going issue of traffic problems at Herschell Road East.

The main complainant has raised some issues which deserve further consideration. Cllr Bond will ensure that this site is visited with the engineers.

Police and crime reports PCSO report: The Clerk reported that PCSO Kerry Skirrow has been moved to Sandwich and PCSO Tom Daley will be taking over Walmer duties. Members resolved that a letter of thanks be sent to PCSO Skirrow for her service to Walmer and that a letter be sent to PCSO Skirrow’s line manager commending her excellent work.

100TH Anniversary of the opening of Walmer aerodrome Cllr Grant reported that lots of kind messages and plaudits had been received in the office and it had been felt that the event had been an unqualified success. Emails had been sent out immediately afterwards to all those who had helped in organising it and formal letters with programmes and photos will follow. A DVD is complete and will be available for viewing at the next and final meeting of the committee, the date of which has yet to be fixed.

Events working group Members agreed to support a community sports day proposed by Cllr Thompson who has experience of running such an event and would like to stage it at the Drill Field in Canada Road on Bank Holiday Monday 28th May 2018.

Report of the Clerk Councillors received two requests for improvements at upper Dover Road from residents and resolved that these matters be forwarded to Kent Highways and also to Cllr Derek Murphy who will be meeting with a highways engineer shortly.

Councillors rejected an offer from a resident to buy a piece of land at York & Albany Close. Councillors decided that the Parish Office will not offer signing and validation of Proof of Life forms to residents.

Kent Association of Local Councils Members received information regarding the Council’s application for the Foundation Level under the Local Council award Scheme and learned that there is only one more step to complete to qualify for the award.

Date of next Meeting: - Wednesday 4th October 2017 at 7pm at the Parish Office.

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Public Vote Decides Winners at Walmer in Bloom Photographic Competition It was a gloriously sunny day when the Walmer in Bloom Photographic Competition took place at the Walmer Parish Council ‘Picnic on the Green’ event on Saturday 19th August. The theme of the Competition was ‘Gardens’ and members of the public were invited to vote for their favourite photographs in each of three categories: ‘Animals’, ‘Close-Up’ and ‘Panoramic’.

Diana Janes of Laburnum Avenue, Sandwich won 1st place category with her image of a hedgehog, looking unassuming and unruffled, exploring the surroundings. Mary Venables of Peter Street, Deal won joint 2nd place with a busy garden Wren frantically feeding its young!! Diana Janes also claiming the other joint 2nd place, starring a majestic butterfly standing proud astride a floral terrain During the Competition, hordes of people came forward to place their votes. The Chairman of the Walmer in Bloom Committee, Councillor Sue Le Chevalier commented: ‘The public were in very good spirits and a large number of people were aware and appreciative of the Walmer in Bloom Committee’s work to improve the local environment.’

All winners were invited to the Walmer in Bloom Presentation event on Sunday 10 th September 2017 at the Sea Scouts’ Headquarters, Marine Road, Walmer, and received certificates and trophies If you would like to sponsor the work of the Walmer in Bloom Committee or become a volunteer, please contact: - the Walmer Parish Office on 01304 362 363 Kent Cricket - Then & Now - a talk by David Robertson Hon Curator Kent County Cricket Club Friday 6th October 2017 7.00pm for 7.30pm at Deal Vics Cricket Club, CT14 7RQ Bar, Q&A Session, Artefacts, Raffle £5 admission at the door Everyone Welcome All proceeds to Save the Children www.scdeal.org/home

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FOR SALE: 1] Gent’s bike – straight handle-bars, 25” wheels diameter, 10-gear.

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Offers invited. Please contact Alan Smith on 361 452 (Kingsdown) Dear Editor, Community Spirit We haven't been in the village that long - by comparison! Our neighbour has lived next door for about 30 years now I'm guessing - but that didn't stop her welcoming us with open arms, as did the rest of our little row on the Rise, or Sylvia over the way. It soon dawned on us that people in our village are largely, very nice.

Recently our little cat Milo went missing. Neighbours we had never met very kindly offered to keep a watchful eye out and to check their sheds. After several hours he was located. Up a large tree on St Monicas. Thanks to Melanie and Rebecca for the calming distraction of conversation, the new illuminating light bulbs at the gates and the use of the torch and to Steve Adams, for his mercy dash for his cherry picker at 9.30 at night.

Community spirit thrives in Kingsdown and we feel so very privileged to be here.

Karen and Suze (and Milo) Southern Water Many villagers will have been inconvenienced by the Southern Water trucks on The Rise back in March of this year when a burst drain resulted in a bad spill affecting several properties.

Southern Water have, after much negotiation, agreed to run an annual camera inspection of the drain which runs from the top of The Rise, down to connect on Upper Street, in order to determine the appropriate works to be undertaken. Previously they had simply jetted the drain which proved insufficient to keep it clear. This will happen in February/ March.

Please can people be mindful not to put anything other than toilet paper down the drains as this is all these narrow Victorian drains can cope with! We can assure you - you will NOT want the next rupture to be on your section.

(Name supplied) Tell your friends to pick up a copy of Rural Roundup where they see this sticker displayed in the shops around Walmer It can also be accessed on www.walmercouncil.co.uk

Dear Editor please will you publish a complaint I have about Dog Poo Bags?

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Mr & Mrs Longley receiving a trophy for the Winning Garden

Cllr S LeChevalier with School Poster Winner Poppy Flanagan

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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 13th October Linda McCann, Theatrical Costumier ’Dressed to Impress the Audience’

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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 on Thursday, 12th October. 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 on Wednesday 18th October at 2.30pm.

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Need our Prayers or want to organise a Baptism or Wedding whilst we have no Rector? please:- Contact the Rev. John Winn 01304 361 030 or Email:- revjohnwinn@aol.com or one of the Churchwardens

'From the Parish Registers' August – September 2017 Baptism 24th September – Kingsdown Chloe Ray Parker-Baumberg We welcome her into the fellowship of Christ’s Church Weddings 1st September – Kingsdown Mark Ronald Hawker and Amie Victoria Hamilton Gulliford 9th September - Ripple Ciaran Peter Connaughton and Gabriella Elizabeth Hansen We wish them every happiness in their future together Funerals 30th August - Sutton Phyllis Lokyer 12th September - Ripple Frank Edward Jepson 15th September - Ringwould Mary Smith (Burial of ashes) We commend them to the loving care of Almighty God

Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent CT14 7QS Pastor Clive Lambden clive@mail.ru Phone: (01304) 268 847 / 07951 877 263 Church Email: walmerchapel@gmail.com (trustees) The miners film, a documentary put together by Peter Williams on the history of

the mining industry in East Kent; the migration of personnel, the economics and everyday life, the strikes and closures, and the traditions that live on though the pits now they have all shut, was shown recently at Walmer Chapel.

George and Louie Gibb, a couple from the chapel, were interviewed in the film, which will be installed at the Betteshanger mining museum.

George Gibb Many of their friends and relatives also have a connection with the mines, so when George was given a complimentary copy, it was agreed to a oneoff showing at the chapel followed by a tea.

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CHURCH SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2017 St John’s the Evangelist Kingsdown 1st Sunday 8th Sunday

15th Sunday 22nd Sunday 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 1st Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion 8th Sunday 9.30am Matins 15th Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion 22nd Sunday 9.30am Prayer & Praise 29th Sunday 10.00am United Holy Communion at Ringwould St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover 1st Sunday Sunday@ 6.00pm - Studdal Church Hall 8th Sunday 11.00am Holy Communion 15th Sunday 11.00am Harvest Celibration 22nd Sunday 4.00pm Messy Church at Studdal St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple 1st Sunday 11.00am Harvest Celebration 8th Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion 15th Sunday 6.00pm Evensong 22nd Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion For weekday services please check weekly news sheets or the web site: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 8.00amTraditional Said Communion 9.30am Parish Sung Communion 11.00am ‘Download’ – contemporary family worship Mon-Thurs 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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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

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Kingsdown Village Hall

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Ringwould Village Hall

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Ripple Village Hall

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Studdal Church Hall

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Walmer Parish Hall

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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:-

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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 Jacqui Brook (new non-emergency number) 101 Email:- jacqui.brook@kent.pnn.police.uk KCC Community Warden Mr Martin Dadd 07969 584 181 Email:- martin.dadd@kent.gov.uk

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Walmer Parish Churches St Mary’s, St Saviour’s and Blessed Mary of Walmer Open lives, open hands, open churches Congratulations to the candidates who were baptised, confirmed, and re-affirmed their Christian faith at our wonderful Patronal Sunday service in St Mary’s Church on 10th September. The Rt Rev’d Trevor Willmott, the Bishop of Dover, who presided at the service also gave thanks for the completion of St Mary’s Tower works.

Photo courtesy of Emma Montgomery If you would like to explore more about the Christian faith then please do call the parish office – we’d love to hear from you.

1517 and all that – Reformation remembered: The 31st October this year marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther publishing his 95 Theses which is seen as the main catalyst of the Reformation. Popular legend has Luther nailing the theses to the door of Wittenburg Castle church….

We will be marking this event on Sunday 29th October at the 9.30am service in St Mary’s church when the Rev’d Johann Schneider, a retired Lutheran priest who lives in Walmer and attends St Mary’s, will preside and preach at the Eucharist.

In recent years the Roman Catholic Church and other reformed and protestant Churches, like the Lutheran’s and our own Church of England, have, of course, come into closer dialogue. This is an opportunity to celebrate the increasing sense of unity amongst Christians across the globe. www.walmerparishchurches.org - 01304 366 605

Reformation – Luther: “the day that changed everything”

A Festival of Flowers – Walmer Baptist Church – 27-29 October 2017

Inspired by the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther posting his theses on the Wittenberg Church door, and sparking what we know as the Protestant Reformation. Ladies and gentlemen who enjoy floral art are working hard in preparation for a Flower Festival at Walmer Baptist Church.

Depicting Luther and his counterparts, Zwingli and Calvin, along with notable figures in the English Reformation, such as Thomas Cranmer, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, the displays will also include more recent reformers such as George Whitefield, Charles Spurgeon and William Booth.

Working with arrangers from St Leonard’s Benefice and the Parish of Walmer Churches and with artefacts donated and loaned from other churches, including the Salvation Army Citadel, the initial idea for the festival has grown into an ecumenical project.

Over the weekend of Friday 27th October – Sunday 29th October the church, situated on the corner of Dover Road and Kelvedon Road, in the centre of Walmer, will be open daily from 10am to 6pm (from Noon on Sunday) for the public to come and view the displays. Throughout the weekend refreshments will be available including soup and roll lunches and home-made cakes and pastries.

Admission is free, so why not come along with friends and family and see the floral depictions of these notable figures in Church history.

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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

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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

Walmer Parish Hall Dover Road, Walmer, CT14 7JH

Badminton Tues/Fri evenings Contact: Simon, Tel: 01304 366 650 Deal Tri Thurs evenings Contact: dealtri.co.uk Walmer WI Every 2nd Fri each month Contact: The Sec. 01304 374 010 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

Elizabeth House, St Mary’s Rd, Walmer, CT14 7QA Heartstart Course Various times Contact: Beverley, Tel: 07947 582 770 Computer Club beginners. Tues am Contact: Chitra, Tel: 01304 366 605 Bible Study Group Wednesday eve.

Contact: Rev’d Seth, Tel: 01304 366 605 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

Walmer Baptist Church

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church@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk Minister: The Revd Seyan Tills BTh pastor@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk Worship – Badminton – Knitting for the Needy – Kids Kingdom Quiz Nights – Prayer – Home Groups – Table Top Sales

Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent CT14 7QS Pastor Clive Lambden clive@mail.ru Phone: 01304 268 847 / 07951 877 263 Church Email: walmerchapel@gmail.com (trustees)

Weekly events: Sunday Services - 10.30am & 6.30pm Tuesday - Women's meeting - 2.15pm Wednesday - Prayer Meeting and Bible Study; 1st week missionary focus 6.30pm Thursday - Mother & Toddler group 9.30 -11.30am (term time) Saturday - 'Jacob's Well' Coffee Morning - 10am - 12noon

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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:Alison Sharvill 01304 360 516 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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To Do

Calendar of Events October 2017

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Ringwould Village Hall AGM 6.00pm

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

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Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Del’s Post Office

th

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

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

3

Tue

3

Wed

4

Wed

4

Wed

4th & 18th

Thur

Ripple Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm

th

Tea & Chat St Nicholas Church, Ringwould. 12.30pm

th

Save the Children Kent Cricket Then and Now Vic’s Cricket Club. CT14 7RQ7 7.00pm for 7.30pm

5

Thur

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

th

5

Fri

6

Sat

7th

Defibrillator Training, Ringwould Village Hall, 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Sat

th

The Kingsdown Art Show St John’s Church, 10.00am - 5.00pm

th

7

Sun

8

The Kingsdown Art Show St John’s Church, 11.00am - 4.00pm

Mon

9th

Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Kingsdown Village Halll, 2.00pm

Mon

th

9

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

th

Mon

9 th

Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm th

Tue

10 & 24

Thur

12th

Thur

th

Whist Drive, Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club, 6.30pm for 7pm

th

Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm

th

Fri

12 13

Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm Saint Martin’s WI, Gt. Mongeham Village Hall, 7.30pm

Fri

13

Walmer, Deal & District RLNI Fish Supper, Downs Sailing Club, 6.30pm

Fri

13th

Closing date for November Issue of Rural Roundup

Tue

th

Kingsdown Conservation Group, Kingsdown & Ringwould School.

th

17

Tue

17

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

Wed

18th

Mongeham & Ripple WI, Gt. Mongeham Village Hall, 2.30pm

th

Fri

27

Sat

28th

Quiz Night, Studdal Community Centre, 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Sat

th

28

Kingsdown Rocks, Bingo.Kingsdown School, 7.30pm

Sun

29th

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

Mon

th

30

Kingsdown Garden Society, Kingsdown School, 7.45pm

Tue

31st

Haloween Trail, Kingsdown Village Hall, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Deal Town Hall, Undercroft Sale, 8.30am - 11.30am

Every Tuesday

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

Every Wednesday

Zumba Gold, Community Centre, 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Every Thursday

Coffee & Computers, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould. 12.30pm

Every Thursday

Bums, Babies & Beyond. St John’s Church, Kingsdown. 9.30am - 11.30am

Every Friday

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

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A warm welcome awaits here at the Five Bells, nestled on the edge of the pretty village of Ringwould close to Deal, its location is also convenient for the Port of Dover and the Euro Tunnel, serving breakfast, evening meals and Sunday lunches, themed dinner nights and even Pizza’s to take away.

Why not stay with us, we can accommodate up to twenty guests in our comfortable en-suite rooms or apartments. Venue hire is also available for every occasion from Christenings to Weddings or Wakes and everything in between from as little as £120, we can cater for up to 40 for a sit down meal or a buffet for up to 160, all styles and budgets can be catered for, Invite your guests to stay and have the whole venue to yourselves for as little as £250, We have excellent recommendations for local services such as DJ’s, photographer’s and cake makers.

Call us on 01304 364 477 to discuss your requirements, make hotel bookings or reserve a table for dinner, or just pop along for a drink and take a look around, you can also find us on Facebook as fivebells ringwould or visit our website www.fivebellsringwould.co.uk for current offers and events !

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