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Issue Number 80
February 2018
A Community Magazine covering Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley & Studdal, Little Mongeham & Walmer
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Happy New Year to all. I am just about back into the swing of things following my trip to New Zealand for Christmas. I think I had more than my fair share of warm weather in 2017. A visit to my son in Australia in May, onto Bali for the wedding of my grandson in June, and then New Zealand. All this globe trotting and still the Rural Roundup somehow gets done - sometimes a rush at the last minute! On my return I was inundated with phone calls re a Parish Council issue even though I resigned from the Parish Council coming up to two years ago. I refer you to some of the letters I also received for inclusion in Rural Roundup on pages 27 & 31 of this publication. How about growing sunflowers in your front gardens again this year? I do enjoy seeing them whilst driving around the district. There will be a small prize once again for the tallest one. Secretaries, please remember to let me have dates of the events you are planning well ahead, with full details for me to include in Rural Roundup. If your club or organisation has a programme you can send or email to me, it would be very useful to save me having to phone around. All the best, Doreen. Closing date for the March Issue of Rural Roundup. Monday 12th February 2018 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 Parish or Editor. Errors & Omissions Excepted. © Rural Roundup 2010
Index of contents Editorial/Advertising Rates Page 3 Kingsdown Page 5 R’Would with K’down Parish Council Page 7 Conservation Group Page 9 K’down Garden Society Page 9 General Page 11 Ringwould Page 13 Ripple Page 15 Ripple PC Page 17 Sutton by Dover PC Page 19 Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham Page 21 Walmer Parish Council Page 23
Cont……………. Walmer Letters Walmer Letters WI’s Church Services General Parish Contacts Walmer Churches Benefice Contacts Walmer Parish Churches Clubs & Organisations Calendar of Events
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Saturday February 17th - 2.00pm At Kingsdown Primary School Please deliver your items to the school on Friday evening or Saturday morning. If you need a collection arranged please contact one of the following
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Dear Kingsdown Villagers, My friend Ros and myself with our team of "Rough Riders" (thanks Pete and Beth, because we are all over 50!!) are cycling the night ride in London in May. I am doing it in memory of Anna Roberts who sadly lost her fight to cervical cancer a few years ago, leaving a husband Mal and two beautiful children, Cian and Maia. She was inspirational in her fight to survive and in building memories for her family. Anna lost her fight after a long period of illness and treatment. On a personal note I remember her fun-loving attitude towards life and her quick wit, laughter and humour. I thank her for the support she gave me and all the fun and laughter we had when we worked together in cardiology in a local hospital. I wondered whether you all in Kingsdown would support me and go through the training programme with me without moving a muscle, although I am asking for a few clicks of your finger. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Follow the link below and pay a visit to the site. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jose-white I will be putting updates on the site for you to see, so that you can join me in the journey, because without your support I would not be able to do it. Many thanks Jose White - Tel 07970 378 892
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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/links/
Highlights of two ordinary meetings of the Ringwould w Kingsdown Parish Council. Monday 11th December 2017 at Kingsdown Village Hall – 7.00pm Finance and Administration: Members approved the monthly payment schedule and noted the draft 2018/19 Budget. They agreed April 2018 as the start date for the changes to the clerk’s salary. The quotation for the tree work at the Butts Kingsdown was accepted.
Planning: The planning log was noted by all Cllrs. It is available on the website. Highways and Footpaths: The current log was noted and can be viewed on the website. Environment and Amenities: It was agreed that information about the Kent Tree Warden Network and the objectives agreed between the council and the volunteer tree wardens would be circulated to all councillors. Recreation grounds and playparks: The Chair congratulated the FKPP on their continued hard work and the securing of a grant of £2500 from the Bernard Sunley Foundation. Other Business: Reports on communications, the Kingsdown toilets, the Zetland Terrace lease, the KALC AGM were also noted. Monday 15th January 2018 at Kingsdown Village Hall – 7.00pm.
Public Participation A number of residents (14) attended this session to record their views regarding the Parish paid Litter Picking service which is being terminated at the end of March 2018. The Parish Council can confirm they have written to the litter pickers but have yet to receive an acknowledgement from them. The Parish Council also explained future plans for a community litter picking programme. Planning: Four planning applications were responded to by the Council and three decisions were noted this month.
Zetland Terrace: A report on the leasing of the Zetland Terrace was discussed and all recommendations agreed. A Zetland Terrace Public Consultation meeting will be held at 6.00pm prior to the Parish Council Public Meeting on February 12 th 2018 at Kingsdown Village Hall. Other Business: Arrangements for the Annual Parish Meeting were discussed.
Following the destruction of the wall and the Upper Street Parish Council noticeboard, this will be replaced pending an insurance claim. The village shop has agreed to display, with our thanks, a small number of posters until the new board is installed. It was also noted that the Wecome to Kingsdown sign had been removed and the 20mph signs by Kingsdown Recreation Ground had been knocked down. The Clerk has contacted Kent Highways and it is unlikely these will be replaced or fixed this financial year. The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Monday 12th February 7.00pm at Kingsdown Village Hall. Happy New Year to all residents within the Parish! Katie Amaouche (Clerk to the Council) Working hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am -1pm.
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Happy 2018!................A popular request in the Green Ideas Competition was a footpath from Kingsdown to Ringwould. Members of your KCG committee walked the existing footpath to see what might be done to improve it. It soon became evident that the first requirement is more effective signposting. We are currently in discussions with Kent County Council about improvements to the path. A bit of positive news that you may have missed in the lead up to Christmas: official records showed that a record high share of 54.4% of UK’s power came from low carbon sources. Although this includes nuclear power the rise was a result of the rapid growth in solar and wind power, according to the Office for National Statistics. During the same period in 2016 the share for low carbon electricity stood at 50%, and in 2015 it was 45%. The growth of green energy squeezed out fossil fuels, pushing the share of electricity generation from coal and gas plants to a record low of 42%. Including windfarms, solar panels, hydro schemes and biomass plants, renewables accounted for 30% of power in the third quarter. The spring events programme is taking shape with talks on Gardening without Chemicals; Tides; Water Conservation and Foraging for Food. Anne-Marie: talks@kingsdownconservation.co.uk
Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Jane Jobey Tel:- 01304 381 702 Here we are a month into 2018. Did you make any New Year resolutions? If you did was it a good idea or not? I am writing this on 3rd January and Storm Eleanor is still doing her best to destroy more of my fence panels; three to replace so far. Why are storms given female names? All answers will, of course, be treated in confidence and published in next month’s Rural Roundup. What can be done in the garden this month I hear you ask? We should see signs of approaching spring as a result of light levels increasing and temperatures rising: Cut back ornamental grasses Chit potatoes Prune wisteria Moss will start growing on lawns before the grass so now is the time to attack it. Dates for your diary: Monday 26th February – William Friend from Northdown Nursery will be talking about Mediterranean plants for the Kent coast. Monday 26th March – Robert Smith from Layham Nursery will be talking about roses. Enjoy good health in 2018. Bob Perry 9
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We would like to thank all the villagers who joined in with the Carol Singing around our Village, those who provided very welcome refreshments and everyone who gave Donations for our two charities, Kingsdown Church Fabric Fund and the Mission To Seafarers. We raised £1,912.20. Thank you. Sylvia, Dinah and Sue. Kingsdown Carol Singers. Whist Drive at Walmer and Kingsdown Clubhouse Thursday 15th March 6.30 for 7.00pm sharp start You will be most welcome to attend a progressive whist evening, which means that you don't have to come with a partner. Cost is £9 per head, to include a filled jacket potato and prizes. Please let us know if you are interested. Chris and Julie Burnham on 379 201. Are you on a Standard Fixed Tariff? Is your Fixed Tariff coming to an end? Could you save money on your energy bills? If you’re looking to save money as the New Year gets underway, why not find out if you could get a better deal on your energy - the latest round of Dover District Council’s collective energy switching scheme, Energy Deal is open until 12 th February.
Energy Deal is a free to join scheme that gives residents the chance to make savings on their energy bills. How can I take part? Online at www.dover.gov.uk/Environment/Energy-Advice/Cut-Energy-Bills Residents without internet access can call 01304 872 428 (you will receive a callback) Registration only takes a few minutes and is completely obligation free. You will receive your personal offer from 26th February 2018. You decide if you want to accept your offer and switch. If you’ve previously taken part in the scheme you’ll need to re-register each time you wish to take part How does the collective switch work? Energy suppliers are invited to take part in the auction to bid against each other to offer the best deal. This takes place on 13th February 2018 The winning supplier will be the one making the lowest offer Your personal energy offer is based on the energy usage information you provided. You are not obliged to take up the offer: it is your choice. if you decide to accept the offer you need to do so before 27th March 2018. The entire switch is taken care of for you, meaning the whole thing is as smooth and hassle-free for you as possible. The scheme benefits from having strength in numbers and the more households signing up to take part the better the chances of securing a competitive energy tariff. Sign up and see if you can save.
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Ringwould -
Correspondent::- Jean Winn Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email:- jean.winn@gmail.com or text 07818 828 613
Tea and Chat……. Meets this month on Thursday 1st February in the Church Social Space Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! £1.50, why not come along? You don’t have to be from Ringwould!
Thursdays in the Church Social Space Coffee and Computers The church is open with two computers available for general computer use on Thursday mornings (Not 1 st March), including use of the internet. We also serve good coffee and tea, or just drop in for a chat. 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
Rural Roudup Could you take a turn? (not every month!) With the collection from the printers and delivery to the different village distributors? Also some kind soul needed to take over distributing Rural Roundup to the Ringwould Deliverers (10 times a year). John and I are sinking under the weight of all the jobs we do and would like a little help. For more information give us a call on 01304 361 030
Need our Prayers or want to organise a Baptism or Wedding whilst we have no Rector? please:- Contact the Rev. John Winn 01304 361 030 or Email:- revjohnwinn@aol.com or one of the Churchwardens 13
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Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email: daveyldavey@aol.com Loose Fibres Craft Group meet in Ripple Village Hall 9.30am - 12.30pm. Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778 The next meetings will be on Wednesday 7th & 21st February Bingo Club - The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday 13th & 27th February at 7.00pm Tea and Chat in Ripple… The next meeting of Tea and Chat will be held on Monday 12th February at 2.00pm in Ripple Village Hall.
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, see page 35.
Litter waiting to be disposed of. A collection of litter sitting on a bench outside the home of Pat and Peter Godden Kingsdown’s long-standing litter collectors who are being dismissed by the Ringwould and Kingsdown Parish Council because they can no longer afford to pay them. The decision, which will save just over £1,000 a year for the parish council’s budget, has upset and angered many people in the village who fear tht without regular collections litter could spread everywhere. According to information supplied to protestors at the January parish council meeting the intention is to replace the Godden’s with village volunteers a plan which was received with some scepticism by ratepayers present at the meeting who expressed concerns over the safety of inexperienced villagers walking around the village trying to pick up litter. They also wondered just where the volunteers would come from to replace Mr and Mrs Godden ,who both spent all day every Thursday collecting litter, and who also disposed of it The contact is due to be terminated at the end of March and residents were advised that if they wished to know what the money saved would be spent on they should refer to the budget page on the Parish Council’s website. Mr and Mrs Godden although naturally disappointed at the Council’s decision, have no wish to comment on the matter. Name and address supplied
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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 Presentation to Long Standing Councillor & Chair of Ripple Parish Council Retired Chairlady Daphne Lee was invited to December meeting by Councillors Keith Morrison, Robert Dougill and recently retired Councillor John Ledger. They had clubbed together to purchase as a retirement gift a beautiful water colour painting that Daphne had commissioned of her bungalow. Daphne had been a councillor for over 20 years and Chair for 10 years.
New online crime reporting process in place. The public can now report crimes and incidents as well as non-injury road traffic collisions ONLINE directly to Kent Police through their website (www.kent.police.uk).Once a report is made to them online, the user will receive a unique reference number and a return email confirming receipt. DDC Meeting - Traffic Management for Firework Event Councillors Dougill and Danican reported that the meeting they attended along with Councillor Morrison was very positive and helpful. Darren Wadhams, DDC roadwork co-ordinator, is very supportive of the event and put forward several useful suggestions for safe traffic management of the planned 2018 firework event. He, along with Councillors, will be undertaking a site meeting early in the New Year to further discuss strategies for traffic management. The Parish Council doesn’t meet in January next meeting is 8th February 2018 17
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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-by-Dover Parish Council on Tuesday th December 2017 and Tuesday 5th January 2018 held at the Church Hall Studdal A Defibrillator for the Parish The Council discussed costs. Funding may be available from the British Heart Foundation and Kent County Council. Further enquiries are to be made before any decision is agreed to go ahead with the purchase. Budget/Precept The Council discussed the budget for the next year and agreed on the amount of precept to apply for from Dover District Council. Planning The Parish Council dealt with five applications over the two months and received notification of various decisions from DDC on planning applications in the parish. The planning log is up and running on the website for parishioners to check local applications. Traffic Survey The results of the recent traffic survey commissioned by the Parish Council have been recorded in an easily readable graph format and are to go up on the website for residents to view. Green in front of the Three Horseshoes. The Parish Council have applied to Kent County Council to register this piece of land as a village green. Litter Pick The Council would like to organise another litter pick event for the spring. Enquiries to DDC are to be made before the event is confirmed as going ahead. Next ordinary meeting to be held on Tuesday 6 th February in the Church Hall East Studdal at 7.30 pm Susan Smith Clerk to the Council
Race Night
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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. Next Meeting Tuesday 6th February 2018
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. During 2017 we donated to the following: Air Ambulance (2), Salvation Army in Deal towards the Christmas Meals they provide (2), Kelly Turner Fund, St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Freedom from Torture, Marie Curie, Cancer Research, Dover & Deal Sea Cadets, Nelson House, Donkey Sanctuary & Diabetes. A big thank you to our Hosts, who enabled us to send these donations. Would you like to host one of our Coffee Mornings for the charity of your choice? Come along and join us whenever you can. Next meetings Tuesday 20th February 2018
BINGO….next meetings will be:- Friday 2nd March 2018
in the Community Centre, Studdal, 7.00 for 7.30pm. All welcome - come and join us!!! Tel. Olive 01304 372 069.
Sutton PCC 100 Club
A very happy new year to you all. The Lucky Winners of the Bonus December draw were: 75 Goodey, 49 Crawley, 54 G Parfitt At the time of going to press not quite all subs are in, consequently the January draw has not taken place. Results in next month’s issue. Our 100 Club name is changing to Sutton Church Hall 100 Club with all profits going to the Church Hall in Studdal for upkeep and provision and Jacqueline has very kindly taken over the reins. So if you haven’t already joined and you’ve been meaning to, then email her at: jcqln.bird@gmail.com A year’s subscription costs £12 per number and there is a monthly draw. Good Luck 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 December and January meetings of Walmer Parish Council Members learned that as part of a DDC traffic improvement project money has been made available to fund traffic counting devices which will be installed, adjacent to the Thompson Bell pub on Dover Road and along Station Road. There is to be a visual count using cameras at the junction of Station Road and Dover Road. Electronic counting devices have also been installed at the bottom of Drum Hill at the junction of Granville Road and Salisbury Road and on The Strand adjacent to Admiralty Barracks. The data collected by these devices should provide a valuable insight into traffic movements around Walmer. Amenity and environment - Members resolved that the quote from Quality Fencing for the boundary at the allotments be approved at a cost of £823 That the quote from James Heathorn to cut the hedge at York and Albany Close be accepted at a cost of £550 Finance and general purposes committee - Budget 2018/2019. Members resolved that there will be NO increase in Council tax for the next financial year. They decided that the anticipated total resource requirement of £136,049 be achieved by a precept demand of £121,692. The shortfall will be taken from reserves and this year’s under spend. This will result in a band D Council Tax charge of £37.13. Clerk’s Report - The Clerk informed members that the improvements to the Granville Road toilets are due to commence this month. However, a new door fitted to the ladies’ toilets just before Christmas has been broken down and the toilets are therefore out of use for a few days. Cllr Murray wished to commend Cllr Thompson for his campaigning efforts to persuade Dover District Council to repair the lavatories which have suffered from vandalism and neglect, which have resulted in positive action being taken and to help keep the paddling pool open for residents and visitors alike. Walmer Parish Council contributes thousands of pounds each year to the upkeep of all public toilets in the parish New Data Protection Regulations - Members received a report from the clerk on forthcoming changes to Data Protection Laws. It was acknowledged that this is a very complex area and legislation is still not finalised. Hence responsibilities for Local Councils are not yet clear. However, the Clerk was keen for other members of the council to undergo the training to assist her on forming new policies to comply with the new laws. Resolved: That the Clerk attend at a cost of £60 Resolved: Councillors Grant, Mrs Johnson and Miss Herring will attend the next KALC information session on 24th January at a total cost of £90. Date of the next Parish Council Meeting, Wednesday 7 th February 2018 at 7 pm at the Parish Office, 8 The Strand, Walmer Kirsty Holroyd, Clerk to the Council
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Winning Lights Transform the Parish into a ‘Winter Wonderland’
Christmas lights adorning homes throughout the Parish once again transformed parts of Walmer into a ‘winter wonderland’ with big, bold and beautiful decorations around every corner. Walmer Parish Council’s Assistant Clerk, Sarah Plews, stated “We are delighted to announce that first prize has been won by Stephen and Lesley Smith in Blake Close. They successfully transformed their home into a ‘winter wonderland’ with their ‘extensive, colourful and attractive’ illuminated features. The Children’s choice category was judged by Poppy Flanagan, winner of the 2017 Walmer in Bloom poster competition and goes, once again, to The Schofield Family in Hawksdown. Poppy was overwhelmed by the whole display and particularly adored the baby reindeers! Business Category Winner was The Walmer Laundrette’s display that caught the eye of everyone driving past or walking on Walmer Green with its highlights of animated magical characters! Runners up in the Competition included the extravagant display of a multitude of lights including projectors dazzling the entire house of The Dixon Family of Dover Road, who were collecting money for a Charity called ‘Holding On, Letting Go’, which supports bereaved children, who have experienced the death of an important person in their lives. The Award for Community Effort goes to Kennedy Drive, where nearly the whole cul-de-sac is lit up, Cllr Brian Pitcher noted, that the endless variety of colour, and physical features, in the displays were exceptional. Kennedy Drive spokesman, Simon Chapman, said, “It’s all done in good fun! Our display has grown from just one resident displaying lights, to nearly all of us!! We all secretly enjoy the challenge and feel like big kids when it’s all completed!” Councillors also awarded a ‘special mention’ community effort award for Ardent Avenue and Blake Close for their very pretty, sophisticated displays Sarah Plews
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Letters……… From a Community Volunteer litter picker’s perspective I walk four times a week on a specific route carrying two plastic bags for my litter picking. I travel along Undercliffe Road onto Otty Bottom, up the hill across to the St Margaret’s Bay War Memorial, back along the cliff edge towards Kingsdown and back down to Oldstairs Bay. This route is used by Kingsdown villagers, local and international hikers, cyclists and casual recreation users.
The amount I pick per circuit is two bags from Easter on and one and half bags during the winter. So we are looking at between six and eight full litter carrier bags a week. The contents are crisps, beer cans, fizzy drinks, cyclists’ energy drinks, plastic instant food containers, chocolate bar wrappers, failed lottery tickets, parts of cars and bikes, abandoned barbecue debris, used condoms, tiny drug ziplock bags and dogs poo in a bag usually thrown under a hedge or just dropped on the roadside. Oh yes and sometimes bras, knickers and underpants. I do this very willingly. I never complain about this task because the walk is so fabulous and beautiful, though I do complain about the very stupid and uneducated people that drop litter. I am a strong believer in Michael Bloomberg’s observation that where there is a broken window you must fix it immediately because to leave it broken attracts more undesirable behaviour into the area. A recent journey down the A2 to the centre of Canterbury is a case in point. The Kent County Council Highways will only pick up litter once a year and now we have a very serious problem because people see the litter and chuck more litter. The Highways are effectively training the local population and the lorry drivers to add to the pile. In the long run this will cost more money and increase the negative environmental effect on the countryside. It is a financial saving in the short term only. You, the Parish Council, have fallen into the same short-term thinking and would like the community to do more as you have now terminated the Goddens’ contract to pick up litter in the Parish once a month. I would like to tell you how the volunteers work. Firstly those who do pick up litter on a voluntary basis are already doing this and though the tide of litter is rising the amount of people who pick up is not. We are often overwhelmed by the litter as our visitor numbers increase and the conversion of garages into fast food outlets and the British people’s enthusiasm for never being without a snack just in case they pass out through a lack of calories on a five minute journey to work. To sum up, the rate payers that don’t pick up are supporting those that do through the very valuable work that the Goddens do. When that support by the Parish Council on behalf of the ratepayers is withdrawn - I too shall hang up my litter bags. Let me make this prediction, that within a few weeks there will be lots of litter everywhere overwhelming whoever is holding out to the last. Some roads will never have litter picked up, such as the RIngwould Road. Only Mr Godden risks his life picking up litter on this dangerous road and I would like to know who else is the Parish proposing to take his place? I would say to the Parish Council that they must be very ignorant of what is happening in British Society and their understanding of how the community works. Now is the time to increase the litter picking contract, not terminate it. Our Parish will look absolutely disgusting very, very quickly. If I can’t appeal to the common sense of the Parish Council from an environmental perspective then let me draw their attention to how it will affect the desirability and the value of their homes. No one will want to invest in a litter strewn, fly blown village. Shame on the Parish Council. Suzie Mulvaney 27
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Coming soon to an airfield near you! First World War aircraft will once again be flying from Walmer airfield in May this year provided that all Civil Aviation Authority and other safety rules are met and following an agreement with Walmer Parish Council which owns the former airfield. Between 20 and 30 different kinds of vintage aircraft (including the world's only airworthy De Havilland DH9 which was the last aircraft to leave Walmer in 1919) will land at the airfield as one of the stops on an international adventure which will begin in Dunkerque and end at the
Chilston Park Hotel in Kent. Following the aircraft will be a fleet of vintage cars which will be making the same journey by land and sea The plan is that the aircraft will land at Walmer just before lunchtime on May 11 th and the pilots will be invited to a celebration lunch at Walmer Castle before taking off again later the same day and heading to Chilston Park Hotel on the final leg of their journey. The event is possible because this is not an air display, simply a group of enthusiasts landing their planes, parking them on the Hawkshill Freedown for two or three hours and then taking off again. Members of the public will be allowed on the Freedown to look at the planes but there will be some restrictions on their movements in order to ensure their safety and that of the aircraft.
Asbestos panels removed from Campbell Road Allotments Work has now been completed on removing several panels containing asbestos which were discovered on the site of Walmer Parish Council’s allotment site in Campbell Road, Walmer. Cement sheets containing low levels of asbestos had been discovered by a specialist contractor employed by the Parish Council last year to inspect all corrugated sheets on the site. The sheets were commonly used in the past to support banks, roof sheds and to make the sides of compost heaps. Although not a serious risk to people if left undisturbed the Parish Council felt that any risk, however small, was too great to both allotment holders and adjacent properties. Funds were provided by the Parish Council and, after a meeting with allotment holders and nearby residents in January to explain what was happening our contractor removed all identified sheets making the site a safer and a more pleasant place to work. Cllr Brian Pitcher
Expansion of Deal Parochial CEP School Postponed Members of Walmer Parish Council received a report from Cllr Derek Murphy, KCC member for Deal and Walmer division. The main point of interest was that of the postponement of the expansion of Deal Parochial CEP School in Gladstone Rd., Walmer. It has been ascertained that an expansion would have a detrimental effect on the other primary schools in the area which would experience a drop in numbers as a result. The decision will be reviewed in 2020.
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Letters continued from page 27………..
As one who does walk along Undercliffe Road from my home to the Village, albeit, more often in the warmer weather, I have often taken my trusty ‘litter pick-up stick’ and a cunningly opened sack and picked up litter along the road. It comes from various sources – lazy, uncivil characters who have parked adjacent to the beach and can’t be bothered to take their rubbish home or to a bin and ‘passers-through’, tossing empty beer cans and coffee cups onto the roadside as the cars/vans head northwards along the road. After strong on-shore winds, old rubbish, much of it plastic or tangled fishing line, is very evident on the beach and in the area of the large rock markers which line the edge of the beach. However, the idiots I dislike more than most are the irresponsible dog owners who do pick up their animal’s mess in a bag and then drop it by the road or toss it onto a bush, rather than put the offending article in a bin ! They are only ‘outdone’ by dog owners who allow their animals to defecate where people walk and do nothing about it! I have noticed in recent months that there is less ‘gash’ along Undercliffe Road. I can only conclude that this is due to the efforts of Suzanne Mulvaney and I thank her very much. I agree entirely with the dictum that ‘gash attracts more gash’, particularly with regard to the main highways in our area . Disgusting and a very poor ‘welcome’ to foreign motorists to our shores. (The fact that much of that gash which is thrown from vehicles onto the roadside on our main routes from Dover Port means that it is heaved from the left side of the vehicle, and that must mean that left-hand drive lorries are a likely source of much of it!) My Wife and I are disturbed by the crass proposal to cease to pay for Mr & Mrs Godden to do their excellent work on behalf of all the village, Suzanne Mulvaney’s letter says it all! David Storrie, A resident of a Coastguard Cottage, Kingsdown
Dog owners please note. Some Kingsdown residents are very fed up with the amount of dog mess in public places and on footpaths in and around the parish. We have decided to spray dog poo with a coloured, biodegradable spray to highlight the problem, so that.... 1. People can avoid stepping in it. 2. Owners who don’t clear up are shamed by their obvious neglect. Please be aware that dog faeces is a public health hazard as it may be infected with the roundworm Toxocara canis and usually affects young children. Name and address supplied Angry local residents including representatives from the Kingsdown Conservation Group and the WI turned up at the Ringwould with Kingsdown parish meeting in January to lodge their protests at the sacking of the village litter pickers, Pat and Peter Godden, after over ten years of service. The Goddens regularly tour the village come rain or come shine and the road between Kingsdown and Ringwould picking up all sorts of rubbish thrown away by careless visitors and residents and as a result of their work the ever-increasing tide of litter is held at bay. Residents were told at the meeting that the decision had been made on economic grounds because the council did not want to raise the council tax precept for residents. When asked to explain what other financial needs had caused this decision to be made residents were advised to go to the Council’s web site and look at the budget. Proposed expenditure in this year’s budget includes funds for the maintenance of the public lavatory in Undercliffe Rd., an increase in the working hours of the council’s clerk and the cost of maintaining footpaths in and around the parish. Councillors told residents that it was intended that volunteers would replace Mr and Mrs Godden and litter picks would be organised on a regular basis similar to the bi-annual beach clean. Name and address supplied
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Kingsdown & Ringwould WI
(formed 9th April 1947, reformed 8th October, 1984) Secretary: - Kathy Erridge 01304 373 402 Email:- kingsdownandringwouldwi@gmail.com
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI meet on the Second Monday of each month (not August) at 2.00pm (for two hours) either at Kingsdown Village Hall or Ringwould Village Hall. Visitors and New members welcome. Next Meeting will be on - Monday, 12th February at Kingsdown Village Hall Speaker:- Mark Hosea, Project manager of the Canterbury Journey. ‘The restoration of Canterbury Cathedral’.
Mongeham & Ripple WI
(formed 13th June, 1945) Secretary:- Sue Case, 01304 374 025 Email:- susancase@rocketmail.com
Mongeham & Ripple WI meet on the Third Wednesday of each month (not August) at 2.30pm (for two hours) at Great Mongeham Parish Hall, Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, CT14 9LL. Visitors and New members welcome. Next meeting will be on Wednesday 21st February, Hands on Session with Pam and Debbie Baxter
Saint Martin’s WI
(formed 17thMay, 1973) Secretary:- Wendy Marshall, 01304 365 687) Email:- w_marshall@btinternet.com
St Martin’s WI meet on the Second Thursday of each month (not August) at 2.30pm (for two hours) at Great Mongeham Parish Hall, Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, CT14 9LL. Visitors and New members welcome. The next meeting will be on Thursday 8th February, Speaker - Alan Haines A Kick up the Sixties
Walmer Women’s Institute - Celebrating One Hundred Years (formed in 3rd September 1918)
Secretary:- Margaret Musson Tel:- 01304 374 010 Email: - emusson@tiscali.co.uk
Walmer WI meet on the Second Friday of each month (not August) at 2.00pm (for two hours) at Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, CT14 7JH Visitors and New members welcome. The next meetings will be on Friday 9th February Speaker - Neil Arnold ‘Kent Urban Legends’ 33
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CHURCH SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY 2018 St John’s the Evangelist Kingsdown Sunday 4th 9.30am Breakfast Church 11th 9.30am Holy Communion - 6.30pm Prayer and Praise 18th 9.30am Funday Sunday 25th 9.30am Holy Communion Wednesdays -10.00am Holy Communion St Nicholas Ringwould Sunday 4th 11th 18th 25th St Peter & St Paul Church Sunday 4th 11th 18th
9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Matins 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Prayer & Praise Sutton-by-Dover Sunday@ 6.00pm - Studdal Church Hall 11.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion
St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Sunday 4th 11.00am Morning Worship 11th 11.15am Holy Communion 18th 6.00pm Evensong 25th No Service St Mary’s Church - St Clare Road, Walmer Sunday 8.00am Traditional 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
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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 line at www.walmercouncil.co.uk (click on News) The library now comes every Two Weeks at the times stated below. Next dates:- Saturdays 3rd & 17th February (and every two weeks there after). Kingsdown. Kings Close 11.25 -11.55am Kingsdown. Jarvist Place 12.50 -13.20pm East Studdal. Downs Road 13.50 -14.20pm Dover Area Mobile Library Tel:- 07740 183 759 The support from the people of Deal and district during the last year for Save the Children has been incredible. Last year Save the Children responded to disasters across the world to save children's lives. Brutal conflict has forced millions of children from their homes in Syria, Myanmar, Yemen and Uganda. Save the Children has provided life-saving aid and made sure that children get vital medical care as well as distributing food, water, blankets and tents. It has helped children get back into education and rebuilt schools and hospitals. Save the Children has no political allegiance. It is working here in the UK to help families living in poverty as it believes that every child has the right to reach their full potential. It gives grants to families to help buy essential household items. Working with Place2Be, a charity who are specialists in children's counselling, it has provided support for children whose lives have been devastated by the attack at the Manchester arena and this will be extended into schools in the Grenfell Tower catchment area. The next quiz will be on 22nd February 2018 7 for 7.30pm, at the Deal Vics Cricket Club, CT14 7RQ £2 per head, all teams welcome. To support the work of Save the Children please visit www.savethechildren.org.uk Kingsdown PCC 100 Club 2017 was a good year for the 100 Club for by the end of April all 100 numbers were sold , which enabled the first prize to be raised to £25, second to £15 and the third to £10. I am pleased to record that at today’s date all the numbers are still fully taken. The 100 Club now raises a minimum of £600 pa for the church and I thank all who are regular subscribers. Since our inception in November 2010 we have raised by the end of 2017 a total of £6,938 of which 50% is allocated to St John’s church. The winners over the last eight months were: Matt & Susan Ashmore (2) Jennie Bird Jim Bird Richard Blomfield Nick Britton Beryl Chisholm (2) Barbara Cox (2) Colin Douglas Tony Lovell Sue Martin (2) James Masson Georgina Maude(3)
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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
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01304 373 734
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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
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Parish Lent Course ‘On the Third Day’ You are welcome to join one of our regular weekly groups or one of the special groups running during Lent to follow this five-session Lent course. The course book (£5 per person) and CD include material from leading Christians and theologians reflecting on the impact of the resurrection and offers discussion starters for consideration by the groups. Sessions run from w/c Sun 18th Feb in Walmer on Tuesdays 11.45am in Elizabeth Ho or 2.00pm St Saviour’s church Wednesdays 7.00pm Elizabeth Ho or 7.30pm 3 Balfour Rd Thursdays 2.00pm Elizabeth Ho. Please call the parish office to register your interest www.walmerparishchurches.org - 01304 366 605 41
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Benefice Contacts St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown (Rector position pending) ALM Mr John Gray Email: jmgray2505@gmail.com ALM Ann Ford Email: fordyforge@btinternet.com 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
01034 361 030 01304 373 888 01304 364 222 01034 361 030
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
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 7H 01304 364 216 Email: pastor@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk - www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
Walmer Chapel Pastor: Clive Lambden Station Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7QS Church Email: walmerchapel@gmail.com (trustees)
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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
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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 Email: clive@mail.ru Tel: 01304 268 847 or 07951 877 263 Church Email: walmerchapel@gmail.com (trustees) 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 Kingsdown Angling Club Secretary:Danny Bacon Mobile: 1st Kingsdown Brownies & Guides Brown Owl & Unit Leader:- Miss S Griffiths Kingsdown Conservation Group Contact:Alison Sharvill Kingsdown Crafters Contacts:Masheeda Downing Mercy King Kingsdown Garden Society Chairman:Dinah Blanchflower Secretary:Jane Jobey Kingsdown Pre School Chairperson:- Sarah Lang-Maggs Secretary:Susannah Davidson Kingsdown & Ringwould Women's Institute President:Mrs Kathy Gordon Secretary:Mrs Kathy Erridge Kingsdown Table Tennis Club Cathy Whitnall Kingsdown Village Hall Chairman:Sharon Morris Secretary:Mrs Jane Banks Ringwould Village Hall Chairman:Mr David Evison Secretary:Mrs Avril Woolf Kingsdown Welcome Pack (for newcomers) Contact:Sylvia Main Loose Fibres Craft Group Contact:Rita Rhodes Ringwould History Society Chairman:Mrs Jennifer Van Lens Ripple Bingo Club Contact: Mrs Daphne Lee Ripple Tea & Chat Contact:Mrs Rosemary Davey Ripple Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator:- Mr Roger Chatfield St John’s Heritage Association Contact:David Dobby St Nicholas Players Chairman:Mr George Hannah Secretary:Miss Janet Alcock
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Calendar of Events st
February 2018
Thur
1
Ringwould Tea & Chat
Sat
3rd
Macmillan Coffee Morning, The King’s Head Kingsdown, 10.00am-2.00pm
th
Tue
6
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm
Tue
6th
Drop in, Studdal Church Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am
Wed
7th
Walmer Parish Council Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer. 7.00pm
Wed
7th
Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Del’s Post Office
Wed
7th , 21st th
Loose Fibres, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Wed
7
Kingsdown Rocks Jumble Sale, Kingsdown School 2.00pm
Thur
8th
St Martin’s WI Parish Hall, Great Mongham, 2.30pm
Thur
8th
Ripple Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm
Fri
9th
Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm
Mon
12th
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Kingsdown Village Halll, 2.00pm
Mon
th
12
Closing Date for March Edition of Rural Roundup
Mon
12th
Ripple Tea & Chat, Village Hall. 2.00pm
Mon
12th
Zetland Public Meeting Kingsdown VH 6.00pm prior to the PC Meeting
Mon
12th
R’would-w-K’down PC Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, 7.00pm
Tue
13th/27th
Tue
20th
Let’s be Sociable, Community Centre, Studdal.10.30am - 11.45am
Wed
21st
Mongeham & Ripple WI, Gt. Mongeham Village Hall, 2.30pm
Thur
22nd
Save the Children Quiz, Deal Vics Cricket Club. 7.00 for 7.30pm
Sat
24th
Race Night, Charity Evening, Sutton Vale Country Club, 7.30pm for 8pm
Mon
26th
Kingsdown Garden Society Kingsdown School
Every
Tuesday
Every
Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm
Walmer Knitting Group, Walmer Baptist Hall, 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday Zumba Gold, Community Centre, Studdal, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Every
Thursday
Coffee & Computers, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould. - Mornings
Every
Thursday
Bumps, Babies & Beyond. St John’s Church, K’down 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 you at the Five Bells. Situated in the village of Ringwould close to Deal and very convenient for the port of Dover and Eurotunnel. We serve breakfasts, evening meals, Sunday lunches and even take away pizzas or fish and chips. We can accommodate up to 20 guests in our comfortable ensuite rooms and apartments. Why not hire the venue for a special occasion from a Wedding to a Christening to a Wake to a Birthday Party from as little as ÂŁ120. We can offer a sit down meal for 40 or a buffet for up to 160. We can cater for a variety of styles and budgets. For as little as ÂŁ250 you can have the whole venue to yourself. We can recommend local DJs, photographers, cake maker etc. Please call us on 01304 364 477 to discuss your requirements, make bookings or reserve a table for dinner. Alternatively pop along for a drink, take a look around or visit us on Facebook, or visit our website www.fivebellsringwould.co.uk .
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