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Rural Roundup

Issue Number 81

Free

March 2018

A Community Magazine covering Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley & Studdal, Little Mongeham & Walmer

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Kent Gas Solutions Two offices serving the Deal & Dover area

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Plumbing and Heating Engineers 142798

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Hello, everyone. Apologies if you received this edition of Rural Roundup a little later than usual. It is the first time in all the years I have been producing the community magazine that I have missed the printer’s deadline. I spent a whole week battling with BT whilst being off-line and eventually they sent me a new router, only to find that didn’t solve the problem and I then had to wait for an engineer to come and sort it out.

For an interesting piece of news go to page 17 and read about the project being considered by Kingsdown & Ringwould School which will bring the edge of space right into Kingsdown. All they need is the support of the community to bring it to fruition. I've pledged my contribution already - please join me and be part of this exciting project.

Frequently we have requests from local organisations, to insert articles in Rural Roundup which don’t come within the area of the circulation. We do try to accommodate everyone when space is available but priority does have to be given to the areas as listed on the front cover.

All the best Doreen Closing date for the April Issue of Rural Roundup. Monday 12th March 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 Gas Works Kingsdown Walmer General 31 WI’s Church Services General Parish Contacts Walmer Churches Benefice Contacts Walmer Parish Churches Clubs & Organisations

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33 35 37 39 41 43 45 46

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Kingsdown

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

Raising funds for Kingsdown Play Park

Charity Coffee Morning

The Rising Sun, Kingsdown Saturday 17th March 2018 10am – 12pm Pop in for coffee, cake and a catch up!

Children welcome Cake and raffle prize donations gratefully received St John’s Heritage Association St John’s Heritage Association is holding their AGM in Kingsdown Church on Tuesday 27th March at 7pm It will be followed by a Greet & Meet social evening.

All villagers are welcomed.

Kingsdown Rocks

Ladies’ Film Night - Thursday 15th March 7.30pm The King’s Head Race Night - Saturday 24th March 7.30pm The King’s Head Bingo - Saturday 14th April 7.30pm Kingsdown Village Hall Cake Competition - Saturday 5th May Kingsdown Village Hall

The coffee morning held at the King’s Head Kingsdown on Saturday 3rdFebruary in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Charity raised £630.

Many thanks to those who attended, and to those who donated raffle prizes and provided the array of cakes.

The Trustees invite you to the hall’s......

Monday 19th March 2018 at 6pm Nominations for Village Representatives must be received by the Trustees before 5th March 2018 Your Village Hall needs YOU!

If you require further details please contact The Secretary on 01307 373 774 or The Chair on 01304 271 128

www.kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk

Would you like to contribute to the smooth running of the hall?

What else would you like to see in the hall?

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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/

Ringwould w Kingsdown Parish Council.

Monday 12th February 2018 at Kingsdown Village Hall Prior to the monthly Parish Council meeting a public consultation was held regarding the Zetland Terrace Lease. Six members of the public attended, and a useful discussion took place. The public members praised the council for their work and the content of the lease. The Parish Council in a confidential session have agreed to sign the lease.

The monthly meeting began at 7.00pm and was attended by the District Cllr, County Cllr, Community Warden and three members of the public.

The Parish Council agreed by a majority their annual budget for 2018/19 and again by majority signed the DDC precept demand form for 2018/19. There has been an increase in the budget and precept this year, and this is mainly due to the services the Parish Council have responsibility for, such as grounds maintenance, tree works, footpaths, highways projects and more.

The Parish Council are in the final stages of finalising the Tree Management Protocol and have a good working relationship with the volunteer tree wardens who assist the Parish Council.

The Play Park Working Party are continuing to work well with members of FKPP towards Phase Two of the play park. FKPP continue their fund raising efforts with good success. The working party are awaiting quotes before presenting to the Parish Council.

Members of the Parish Council met with DDC regarding the public toilets in Undercliff Road, who gave them several different options regarding the public conveniences’ future. The Parish Council are considering these and will discuss them in a closed session after the March Parish Council meeting, The Annual Parish Meeting is to be held at Kingsdown and Ringwould CEP School on Monday 16th April 2018 at 7.00pm. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a glass of wine and meet your Parish Councillors! More information regarding the Annual Parish Meeting will be in the next issue of Rural Roundup and on the Parish Council website.

Major Gas Pipe Renewal is to take place in Kingsdown from 26 th February and the rolling programme is expected to take approximately six months. For more details please visit the NEWS section of our website.

The next meeting of the Parish Council takes place on Monday 12th March 7.00pm at Kingsdown Village Hall.

Katie Amaouche, Clerk to Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council 7

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

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Our Spring programme of talks is now finalised. One that should be of interest to everyone in the village, especially if you are frequently away from your houses, is on 6th March. Jacqui Brook, our Police Community Support Officer ,will be giving a talk on How to Keep our Homes, Property and Ourselves as Safe as Possible. We have added this to our programme following the spate of burglaries over the Christmas period. The talk will follow the usual programme for the evening but will be Free of Charge.

Other talks are as follows: Nature-rich, Chemical-free Gardens by Maureen Rainey from the Kent Wildlife Trust on March 27th, Spring into Spring; Wild Plants for Modern Cuisine by Lucia Stuart, forager and founder of The Wild Kitchen on April 24th and of course we will once again be sponsoring the Garage Safari organised by the wonderful Rex and Rita on May 13th. All talks take place at Kingsdown and Ringwould Primary School. Doors open at 7:30pm for refreshments; general discussion at 7:45pm. Talks start 8pm and everyone is out by 9:15pm.

Members £3, Non-members £4, except for police talk. And everyone is welcome.

As a contribution to the reduction of plastic waste, we are in discussions with ‘Deal With It’ about joining the Refill campaign which aims to create a national network of retailers, coffee shops, businesses and local authorities offering new refill stations for the public to top-up their water bottles for free. Watch this space!

Anne-Marie: talks@kingsdownconservation.co.uk

Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Jane Jobey Tel:- 01304 381 702 The three fence panels have been replaced thanks to the help of my neighbour Roger. No answers received regarding storm names. What a surprise!

On a personal note I agree strongly with the litter picking and dog mess comments made in the February issue of this magazine. Who else would be as thorough as Pat and Peter?

The dog mess problem is getting worse. On three occasions recently, I have had to clear dogs’ mess from the grass verge and pavement directly outside the bungalow. What a disgusting and anti-social habit this is.

The AGM was very positive. Let’s keep it going and always remember it’s your society; your thoughts, ideas and help will always be welcomed by the new committee.

Five things to do in the garden this month and remember Spring is on its way.

Plant summer flowering bulbs.

Lift and divide clumps of perennials.

Top dress containers with fresh compost Protect new spring shoots from slugs.

Prune bush and climbing roses.

Dates for your diary: Monday 26th March – Robert Smith, Layham Nursery will be talking about roses. Monday 30th April – Steve Bradley – subject of talk to be decided. Look after yourselves Bob Perry 9

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For all social occasions, parties, receptions & meetings.

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Kingsdown Builder

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Dear Editor I would like to add more weight to the "sacking" of Mr and Mrs Godden, our very own Eco-warriors who have done such an amazing job to keep our village and surrounding areas clear of other people’s mess, I really think our Parish Councillors are on a different planet. Aren't they aware of what is happening to the real world and that the Councillors are perpetrating this? if anything I feel the Goddens were under-paid for what they have done. Unfortunately this country has become a slob-like society with no respect for people and the country we live in I would also like to take issue with the 20 mph speed limit. I take my dog for a walk on Undercliffe Road and quite honestly it is a death trap; cars hurtle down the road as if it was a race track. I can tell that most of the drivers are rushing to the golf course and parents taking their children home from school The other day I was walking up Upper Street and someone had parked right on the junction leading up to The Rise. The driver strolled back just as a bus was trying to get through Sad old world !!!!

Regards Mr J Powell.

Rubbish!

There are numerous questions villagers need to ask regarding the crass decision by the Parish Council to stop the Goddens picking up garbage around the village: 1. What has caused the Parish Council to need more clerical hours and takes precedence over collecting litter?

2. Are the members of the Parish Council talking a lot more, so that their minutes now require more work?

Answer: Probably, as they don't seem to listen well!

3. How many letters have the Parish Council received opposing this change?

4. Why in the face of so much village disapproval are they still determined to ignore us?

5. What will they do with their time, when anyone with an ounce of sense, votes them off the Parish Council at the next election?

Answer: They can pick up litter, they will be drowning in it by then!

Name and address supplied

Café/table sale

Saturday 17th March At the Church Hall Downs Road Studdal, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Homemade produce for sale If you would like to book a £5 table, Please Telephone Ann on 01304 364 989 11

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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 8th March at

2.00pm 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 1st 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 Happy Birthday to Ringwould twins Jeanette Bailey and David Dixon who will be 70 on 4th March

St Nicholas Players The Players are rehearsing for their spring production “Trivial Pursuits” by Frank Vickery. A light comedy set at summer evening barbecue, is the setting for a meeting of the Trealaw and District Operatic Society. The next season’s play is being announced but Nick, the Society’s business manager, has promised a different show and plum roles to four different people. As the evening progresses each character’s foibles and talents are revealed…….

The production will be on 2nd to 5th of May at Ringwould Village hall; more details to follow next month.

Changes for our Churches …... From 1st March our

Four Parochial Church Councils were legally joined into one. Our new name is ‘The Parish of the Cornilo Churches’. Please bear with us as we re-organise our administration, more details will follow. JW 13

LOVELAND GROUNDWORKS & SITE CLEARANCE (established 1979) We specialise in site clearance, including Concrete Breaking and Demolition.

Earth Works, Drainage and Foundations.

New driveways with various coloured aggregate dressings.

We operate with a waste carriers licence and aim to recycle where possible.

Please phone Jeff on 07711 680 770 email jeffloveland@hotmail.co.uk

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

Ripple Parish Council Clerk:- Mrs Karen Castle Tel:- 01304 364 406 Email: - clerk@rippleparish.co.uk - Website:Website:-www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk Highlights from Ripple Parish Council Meeting 8 th February 2018 Ripple Parish Council welcomed new councillor Mr Andy Muir who was co-opted on at tonight’s meeting.

A new replacement salt bin near the cross roads in Chapel Lane is to be supplied & installed by Kent Highways department. The salt bin where currently located is often obstructed by parked cars making access to the bin very difficult. The new bin will be placed on the other side of the road either on the paving outside the small school or on the verge by the redundant telephone box.

The Clerk was pleased to report that several broken lights in the village have now been fixed or replaced. The Clerk has reported to highways that there are many pot holes in the village that require filling including a few urgent ones that are dangerous. The Clerk has also reported the leaning 30mph sign on Mongeham Road and overflowing drain at the village hall end of Pommeus Lane.

Members of the public are encouraged to report problems around the village direct to DDC. It is easy to do if you have internet access. Log onto their website www.dover.gov.uk and click on the ‘report’ tab. Of course, Clerk will continue to report any problems that are reported to her.

In Ripple Village Garage Sale Safari A member of the public would like feedback from villagers who would be interested in having a stall in a Village door to door garage sale safari. If you think this is something you would like to be involved in or see happen in the village, please let clerk know by emailing clerk@ripppleparish.co.uk.

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 March Bingo Club - The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday 13th & 27th March at 7.00pm Tea and Chat in Ripple… The next meeting of Tea and Chat will be held on Monday 12th March 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.

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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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Whist Drive at Walmer and Kingsdown Golf 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.

Kingsdown Garage Safari Sunday 13th May From 9.00am

To have a stall outside your house is £10 All monies raised will go to local Kingsdown causes.

If interested, you must register and pay by Monday 7th May to be included on the map Ring Rita or Rex on 01304 375 766

Kingsdown and Beyond – in a village far far away . . .

Imagine standing in the school playing field watching the launch of a weather balloon, equipped with camera, to video a spectacular journey to space and back.

This is the experience we would love to offer to the children of Kingsdown and Ringwould School and Kingsdown community. It would be a legacy that may inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers and bring the edge of space right into Kingsdown. See the village as never before, as the balloon ascends into the air, until it reaches the edge of space.

However, this experience comes at a cost and with ever decreasing school budgets, funding this project is impossible for the school alone. We would like to make this a community experience and invite residents of Kingsdown to be a part of this extraordinary event. This will include being present at the launch, watching live footage and the opportunity to receive a copy of the video.

Look at it as buying a ticket for a once in a lifetime event! We would like to ask Kingsdown residents who would like to be part of the project to donate towards the cost, (which is just over £2,000).

At the moment, all we are looking for is an idea of how many people would be interested in sponsoring the project.

If you are interested, please let the school know by emailing or telephoning the school – headteacher@kingsdown-ringwould.kent.sch.uk or 01304 373 734 by 16th March 2018.

Go to www.sentintospace.com for more information and video footage.

Mrs Turpin - Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School 17

Dover District Council Starts To Map Out Draft Ward Proposals In Boundary Commission Review Dover District Council is to consider its proposals for a new pattern of wards to reduce the size of the Council from 45 elected members to 32. The proposals form part of an Electoral Review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE), requested by Dover District Council.

The proposal from DDC to reduce the size of the Council was formally submitted to the LGBCE for review at the end of last year. The LGBCE announced on 30 January 2018 that it was launching a consultation to redraw ward boundaries across the district, for a council size of 32 councillors.

Draft proposals from DDC for new wards in Dover District are being considered by the Electoral Matters Committee on 1 st March and Council on 7th March.

These draft proposals are for 17 new wards, (a reduction from the current 21 wards), with each councillor representing an average of 2,902 electors.

Members of the public can make a submission to the LGBCE on the consultation to redraw ward boundaries on the LGBCE site. The deadline on this stage of the consultation is 9th April.

For more information on the draft proposals being considered by DDC’s Electoral Matters Committee, please see the report to Committee.

Draft Proposals being considered by DDC’s Electoral Committee.

No Cllrs

Electorate

Little Stour & Ashstone

2

5,544

Sandwich

2

4,795

Aylesham Rural

2

4,753

Eastry Rural

2

5,383

Ewell & Sinertswold

2

5,178

Whitfield Rural

2

5,333

Kingsdown Rural

1

2,608

Capel-le-Ferne & River

2

5,822

St Margaret’s at Cliffe

1

2,708

Walmer

2

5,829

Deal Coastal

2

5,775

Middle Deal

2

5,331

Mill Hill

2

5,683

St Radogind’s

3

8,038

Town & Castle

2

5,879

Maxton & Elms Vale

1

2,983

Buckland

2

5,529

Proposed Wards

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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 on Tuesday 6 th February January 2018 held at the Church Hall Studdal Traffic signs Two new 'Unsuitable for HGVs' sign have been installed, one in Downs Road, East Studdal and the other in Church Hill, Sutton to try to stop HGVs from using the narrow village lanes.

Data Protection The Councillors have been considering how the new data protection regulations will affect the Parish Council.

Defibrillator The council are still considering going ahead with the purchase of a defibrillator.

They are exploring funding from other local organisations. The Council is hoping to hold a first response lifesaving demonstration for local residents to take place in the next couple of months.

Planning The Parish Council discussed local planning issues 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 now up on the website for residents to view.

Litter Pick The Council are organising a local litter pick for Saturday 7th April 2018.

Orchard pruning The apple tree pruning event had gone well and the group of volunteers are now keen to tackle the hedge cutting at the allotment/community orchard.

Next ordinary meeting to be held on Tuesday 6 th March in the Church Hall East Studdal at 7.30pm.

Susan Smith Clerk to the Council Your Community Needs You

Following the success of previous Litter Picks please see below for details for this year’s Spring Litter Pick When : Saturday 7th April 2018 from 10.00am – 1.00pm Where: Please meet in the Community Centre, Downs Road, East Studdal at 10.00am for a safety briefing, which all participants Must attend Equipment: Participants are Required to provide their own hi-vis jackets and strong gloves.

Pickup sticks and rubbish bags will be provided by the Parish Council Refreshments will be provided at the end of the Event.

Please email or Phone to register your support claire.inglin08@gmail.com 01304 369 256 This event is supported by Sutton by Dover Parish Council

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Email:– info@jamesarmstongltd.co.uk Phone - 01304 366 488

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www.nolanspaving.co.uk

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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 March 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. Next meetings Tuesday 20th March 2018 Sutton Parish Community Centre Management Committee

QUIZ NIGHT

at the Community Hall, Downs Road, East Studdal

Friday, 23th March 2018 7.00pm for 7.30pm start Tables of 8 maximum--£3.50 per head - Bring your own food, drink etc.

To book a table telephone Olive 01304 372 069 (if no reply leave message and contact number)

Bring your family! Bring your friends!

Proceeds for Community Centre Refurbishment

BINGO….next meetings will be:-

Friday 2nd March & 4th May 2018 in the Community Centre, Studdal, 7.00 for 7.30pm.

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

Sutton

The lucky winners for January were : 49 – S Crawley, 48 Nick Watson, 44 R Brown and February: 8 – Liz Wales, 30 Frances, 2 John Boardman

You may collect your winning at the Tuesday coffee mornings in the Church Hall or please supply an address and I will drop them to you.

Contact me by email jcqln.bird@gmail.com I hope to meet you all soon Regards, Jacqueline

Café/table sale Saturday 17th March At the Church Hall Studdal, Downs Rd. 10.00 – 1.00p.m.

Homemade produce for sale If you would like to book a £5 table, please phone Ann on 01304 364 989 21

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 www.suttonparishcommunitycentre.wordpress.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 7th February 2018 at 8 The Strand, Walmer at 7.00 pm Amenity and environment - Members received the report from the chairman and the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 31 st January 2018. Cllr Pitcher confirmed that the asbestos has been removed from the site of the allotments.

Members considered two quotes to clear the land at Stony Path and resolved: that James Heathorn be asked to clear the rest of Stony Path (leaving a small area if foxes are discovered) for a cost of £4,800.

Members received a report supporting the proposal for a safe walking route between Walmer and Kingsdown. Cllr Murphy agreed that he was prepared to contribute £500 to the scheme from his KCC Members’ grant provided KCC officers approved the details and members agreed to allocate £1,044 from the A&E budget to the scheme.

Minutes - Cllr Grant reported that a meeting had taken place to attempt to resolve the dispute between the two councillors. Cllr Evans had hosted and chaired the meeting and Cllr Grant had attended. The two councillors in question had come to an agreement that they were able to continue to work together for the good of the Council. As such the complaint is considered disposed of.

Questions and/or observations from the electorate of Walmer - Cllr Murphy also reported that he had received concerns from members of the public regarding the dangers of crossing Dover Road in the Archery Square/ Herschell Square area. The residents were getting together a petition and hoped to present it to Council at the next meeting.

Crime and anti-social behaviour reports - The Clerk confirmed that the Volunteer Community Support Warden, Asher Pirt, had reported that the main issues of concern for local residents continue to be dog fouling and also litter, particularly large amounts of domestic waste dumped at litter bins which then causes overflowing and attacks by foxes and seagulls. The Clerk is liaising with DDC to develop initiatives to dissuade people from filling bins with their household waste.

Hawkshill working group - Cllr Thompson reported that a total of 17 volunteer visits to carry out work had been made to the Freedown so far this year. This represents a total of more than 34 hours of conservation work carried out. Cllr Thompson was commended on his enthusiasm in encouraging and retaining new volunteers.

Walmer in bloom - Members resolved: That a quote for two new planters for the Parish Hall be accepted at a cost of £299 plus vat each.

That the contract for watering the hanging baskets and planters around the parish be awarded to Chapman Landscapes at a cost of £2,482 for 16 weeks (to be reduced pro-rata should the baskets have to come down earlier) Date of next meeting - Wednesday 7th March 2018 at 7 pm at the Parish Office, 8 The Strand, Walmer.

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Walmer Parish Council receives an Award in National Scheme.

Walmer Parish Council has become one of only twelve Town and Parish Councils out of a total of 316 in Kent to receive a prestigious award from the National Association of Local Councils. The award recognises the Council’s achievement and good practice in governance, community engagement and general improvement of a council continuously seeking opportunities to improve and develop its services even further on behalf of its ratepayers.

The Local Council Award Scheme is a peer assessed programme that has been designed to both provide the tools and encouragement to those councils at the beginning of their improvement journeys, as well as promoting and recognising councils that are at the cutting edge of the sector.

Terry Martin, the Chief Executive of the Kent Association of Local Councils who presented the award said, “Walmer Parish Council and other local councils like it, are at the front line of the government’s localism agenda and are doing as much as they can to deliver services whilst being efficient and cost-effective. We congratulate Walmer on their efforts and encourage other local councils to follow their example by striving to achieve this prestigious award too.”

The Chairman of Walmer Parish Council Cllr Pat Heath said the award was a testament to the hard work, energy and enthusiasm of the Parish Clerk, Kirsty Holroyd, and her colleagues, Sarah Plews and Joanne Watson, and to the Councillors of Walmer Parish Council.

Currently the Council provides a range of services from managing its open spaces at Hawkshill Freedown, the allotments at Campbell Road, York & Albany Close and the Drill Field and all-weather pitch in Cornwall Road and Walmer in Bloom while the Planning Committee inspect and consider more than 120 planning applications each year. Our Finance Committee ensures all our governance procedures are robust and our accounts are fully audited. The budget for 2018/19 and accounts for 2016/17 are available for inspection in the Parish Office and all details of the work of the council are available on the council’s website.

The council is constantly reviewing ways in which it can keep on improving its service to the people of Walmer and is always delighted to receive suggestions and input from local people and partners on this.

In picture left - right are:- Parish Clerk Kirsty Holroyd, Cllr Pat Heath, Chairman of Walmer PC,, Cllr Sarah Barker, Chairman of KALC and Terry Martin, CEO of KALC.

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Renewal of Gas pipes in Kingsdown This is a major programme of works to replace all the existing cast iron gas pipes in the village of Kingsdown. These pipes are eighty to one hundred years old. The work will commence on the 26th February 2018 with a rolling programme period of approximately six months. The contractor carrying out the work is SGN. It will commence in Upper Street at the junction with The Rise, proceed up Upper Street in fifty metre sections taking in a small spur at the entrance to Caswell property. It will include St James Road and then turn right down The Rise to the triangle, leaving one side accessible. The Upper Street section of work will take approximately eleven weeks. At The Rise end they are also running gas pipe through the building site next to the village hall up to the holiday park.

At the top of Upper Street, it will turn left and left again down The Avenue and connect to the Camp Site main building. They have already agreed not to close off access to the Camp Site over the Easter period, as this is one of the busiest periods for the camp. This has been discussed with the Camp’s Owner.

The work also goes along South Road and across the front of the Zetland Arms. North Road Is not included as it already has PVC pipes. The pipe will run along the Wellington Parade footpath and connecting to the Old Life Boat property along the way. When South Road Is being done access to the Zetland Arms will be via North Road and when North Road access is blocked at the sea end access will be via South Road. There is a period of time when the Zetland frontage will have a trench in front of it and access to the beach car park will not be possible. It was agreed that the contractor will place signs at the entrance of both South Road and North Road advising the beach car park is closed. The landlord of the Zetland Arms is aware of these details.

Jarvist Place, Kings Close and part of St Monica’s are also included.

SGN have already informed residents affected.

Access to Kingsdown for residents will still be available at the A258 turn off onto the Ringwould Road into Kingsdown, but diversion signs will be in place sending traffic past the Kingsdown turn off on the A258 at Ringwould down to Granville Road and along Kingsdown Road into the village. This is mainly for lorries and other heavy traffic.

As the gas supplies are being connected to the affected properties, the gas supply will be turned off between four to eight hours. SGN will inform residents when this is going to occur and will keep the connection time down to the minimum possible. SGN will make available free fan heaters and hot plates to the elderly and most vulnerable residents. These can be requested direct with SGN via their web site.

SGN have a liaison officer who will send the Parish Council further information as the work progresses. There is also a link to their web site for up to date Information. The residents should be aware that this operation is a major installation and there will be periods when access to certain houses’ entrances and parking of vehicles in their own driveway will not be possible. The contractor SCN have requested that residents respect the fact this work must be done and disruption is unavoidable but will always try and keep the disruption to the minimum necessary.

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Greener Walmer.

The second phase of a Tree Planting Project started by Walmer Parish Council in 2015 which initially focussed only on Dover Road and Warwick Road is underway again with a number of sites located including Balfour Road, Herschell Square, Station Road, Salisbury Road, Court Road and three new trees on Dover Road. (Two near the Pugin Church in Upper Walmer).

Planting trees in an urban setting is fraught with problems as there is no list or plan of the siting of utilities in our roads and pavements. Of the three sites that were found to be suitable in Balfour Road two of these had BT cables below ground and therefore had to be discounted and the one remaining site was opposed by residents. This was disappointing. However, the other sites identified will have new trees in place by Spring.

With an increased focus on Environmental issues, which were sadly neglected for many years, it is now recognised that one of the simplest ways to improve the challenge of the urban environment is with the use of trees.

They look beautiful, but more importantly Standing next to the tree in the dappled there are major health benefits as they reduce sunlight is Warwick Road resident Steve Miles harmful emissions from vehicles. The volume who said:“I’m delighted that the parish council has of traffic along some of our roads is very high installed these trees. They brighten the place and this is a natural method of reducing up and I’m looking forward to them growing harmful gases, whilst at the same time they larger and even more beautiful” also provide habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Over many years, the number of trees in Walmer has diminished. Eighty years ago many roads were lined with trees and the magnificent vista from the top of Drum Hill towards the Strand must have been wonderful to see. Tree by tree the numbers had fallen but the intention of a greener Walmer is well underway. The ‘Tree Project’ started in 2015 by Cllr. Marguerite Beard-Gould, supported by the Parish Council and implemented

by Kent County Council, has one aim and that is to redress this loss. The first phase saw numerous trees planted and this second phase will have another 14 in place and growing by the Spring .

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Save the Children is shocked and appalled by the recent attack on the Save the Children office in Afghanistan. Tragically four members of the Save the Children staff were killed in this attack. These were dedicated humanitarians, committed to improving the lives and well-being of millions of children across the country. Save the Children fight for children every single day, to help them realise their potential and to go on to change the world. The charity has been working in the country since 1976 providing life-saving health, education, nutrition and child protection programmes and have helped millions of children. To honour those who lost their lives, Save the Children has launched a solidarity fund to continue this work in conflict zones around the world.

The next quiz in aid of the solidarity fund is on Thursday 29 th March at the Deal Vics Cricket club, CT14 7RQ. 7 for 7.30 pm £2 per head, no booking required.

Sarah Spong (Chair Deal Save the Children) On Tuesday 30th January a memorial plaque in honour of Joyce Perry, and a commemorative stake for Mark Trewartha, commissioned by the Kingsdown Village Hall Trustees, were unveiled by family members.

Mark Trewartha, Kingsdown tree warden and lover of wood, created and donated the much admired artwork, not least for the pre-school, which can be seen in the front garden of the hall. Sadly, Mark died suddenly shortly after his sculpture had been put in place in August 2016. His widow Val, who performed the unveiling, thought Mark would be pleased with the memorial to his work.

Joyce Perry lived in the village for over 40 years, and was a great believer in the voluntary work of the Community First Responders. In April 2016, the family presented a defibrillator and cabinet to the village of Kingsdown which was installed in the forecourt of the village hall, ready for emergency use. The Hall Trustees maintain the equipment which was provided through donations from the Perry family, friends and neighbours, and several public bodies including Kent County Council, DealMS Yoga group and the Astor Theatre Art group.

Joyce’s daughter Lesley unveiled the plaque to her mother, flanked by Zella Nerssessian, our Community First Responder.

If there is sufficient interest from the community, free training will be offered by Zella to anyone wishing to know how to use the defibrillator to help save lives. Zella is also willing to offer industry training for a ‘Certified First Aid at Work Course’ for local businesses.

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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 March at Kingsdown Village Hall Speaker:- Mary Smith - A Kent School-girls War.

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.

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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 7.30pm (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 March Speaker - Jeff & Sylvia Wagner, Phantasmagoria—Magic Lantern Show.

Walmer Women’s Institute - Celebrating One Hundred Years (formed in 3rd September 1918)

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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.

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CHURCH SERVICES FOR MARCH 2018 St John’s the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown Sunday 4th 9.30am Breakfast Church 11th 9.30am Holy Communion 18th 9.30am Funday Sunday 25th 9.30am Holy Communion April 1st 9.30am Holy Communion Wednesdays -10.00am Holy Communion St Nicholas Church, Ringwould Sunday 4th 9.30am Holy Communion 11th 9.30am Mothering Sunday Service 18th 9.30am Holy Communion 25th 9.30am Prayer & Praise 30th 9.30am Liturgy of the Cross (Good Friday) April 1st 9.30am Holy Communion St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Sunday 4th Sunday@ 6.00pm - Studdal Church Hall 11th 11.00am Holy Communion 18th 11.00am Holy Communion 25th Messy Church at Studdal Church Hall, 4.00pm St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Sunday 4th 11.00am Morning Worship 11th 11.15am Holy Communion 18th 6.00pm Evensong 25th 11.15am Holy Communion 30th 11.15am Litany and Ante Communion April 1st 11.15am Holy Communion 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

Walmer Baptist Church 10.30am Morning Worship/ 3rd Sunday Holy Communion.

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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 & 31st March (and every two weeks there after).

Kingsdown. Kings Close 11.25 -11.55am Kingsdown. Jarvist Place 12.50 -13.20pm East Studdal. Downs Road 13.50 -14.20pm Dover Area Mobile Library Tel:- 07740 183 759 England's Green & Pleasant Land The Deal & Walmer Handelian Choral Society's Spring concert, ' England's Green & Pleasant Land', marks the centenary of Hubert Parry's death, and the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1. Parry composed some of our best known and loved hymns and anthems, and this glorious programme includes: Blest Pair of Sirens, Jerusalem, England, Hear my Words Ye People, and Long Since in Egypt's Plenteous Land. The choir will also perform Elgar's moving Spirit of England, which he composed in tribute to the young lives lost in the Great War. The concert will be conducted by Musical Director Stefan Catto, with Ramsgate based Bridget Tizzard singing soprano solo, and Canterbury Cathedral's Adrian Bawtree playing the organ.

The concert is on Saturday 21st April at 7.30 p.m. in St Mary's Church, Walmer, CT14 7QA. Tickets are £12, or £6 for students and under 16s, and are available from The Astor Theatre, and on the door. Wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Kingsdown and Ringwould WI Report

The February Meeting began with a most interesting illustrated talk by Mark Hosea, Project Director of the restoration of Canterbury Cathedral.

I found it difficult to imagine the immensity of such a project; it is indeed awesome! The five-year programme involves re-roofing the whole of the nave as part of the major work....at the moment our beloved cathedral is encased in a sort of marquee! All this work has to go on whilst Services are held (3 a day), and tourists are visiting. Amazing!

As usual there are events to look forward to: The Annual Council Meeting in March, and a Spring Garden Day in April. We have our Spring lunch in April too.

Next month we meet at Kingsdown to hear Mary Smith speak about a Kent schoolgirl’s war. I wonder how many of us will remember those days, very few, surely!

Do come on 12th March at 2.00pm in the village Hall.

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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

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Kingsdown Village Hall

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Ripple Village 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 Mothering Sunday 11th March 2018 You are invited to join us for our special services for Mothering Sunday as follows

St Mary’s, Walmer • 9.30am Communion • 11.00am Family service St Saviour’s, Walmer • 11.00am Communion Easter Sunday 1st April 2018 On Easter day there are a wide variety of services in Walmer which you are welcome to as follows

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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)

01304 268 847 Mob: 07951 877 263

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Window Cleaning Services, Commercial & Domestic

J.Skilton 4 Rubbish Cleared Service

Household, Garden etc.

Water-fed Pole, Pure Water System

Better than a skip We load it

Also Cleans Gutters, Soffits, Fascias and Conservatory Roofs

All areas covered EA & KCC registered

Keith Clubb, Buena Vista, Hardy Road, St Margaret’s, Dover, CT15 6HH

Tel:- John/Jayne 07885 944 876 anytime

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Call Steve on 07792 349 022

01304 852 784 or 07738 364 378

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 all levels. 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

Kelvedon

a Christian community, for the community, in the community Road, Walmer CT14 7HX 01304 364 216 (answerphone monitored)

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 March 2018 nd

Fri

2

Tue

6th

Tue

th

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

th

Kingsdown Conservation Group Talk, Kingsdown School, 7.30pm

th

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

th

Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Del’s Post Office

Tue Wed

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Bingo , Community Centre, Studdal, 7.00pm for 7.30pm Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council, Studdal Church Hall, 7.30pm

Wed

7

Wed

7th , 21st

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

Thur

8th

Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 2.00pm

Thur

th

St Martin’s WI Parish Hall, Great Mongham, 2.30pm

th

Ripple Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm

th

Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm

Thur

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Fri

9

Mon

12th

Mon

th

Mon

12

th

12

th

Mon

12

Tue

13th/27th th

Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Kingsdown Village Halll, 2.00pm Closing Date for March Edition of Rural Roundup Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm R’would-w-K’down PC Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, 7.00pm Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm

Thur

15

Kingsdown Rocks, Ladies’ Film Night, King’s Head, Kingsdown, 7.30pm

Thur

15th

Whist Drive, Kingsdown Golf Club, 7.00pm

Fri

16th

Deadline for registering interest in the School’s “Space Project”

th

Sat

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Charity Coffee Morning, Rising Sun, Kingsdown, 10.00am - 12 noon

Sat

17th

Café/Table Sale, Church Hall, Studdal, 10.30am - 1.00pm

Mon

19th

Kingsdown Village Hall AGM, 6.00pm

th

Tue

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

Wed

21st

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

Fri

23rd

Quiz Night, Community Hall, Studdal, 7.00pm

th

Sat

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Kingsdown Rocks Race Night, King’s Head Kingsdown, 7.30pm

Mon

26th

Kingsdown Garden Society Kingsdown School , 7.45pm

th

Tue

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Kingsdown Conservation Group Talk, Kingsdown School, 7.30pm

Tue

27th

St John’s Heritage Assn., AGM, St Jphn’s Chirch, 7.00pm

th

Thur

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Every

Tuesday

Computer Club, Elizabeth House, Walmer, 10.00am - 12 noon

Every

Tuesday

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

Every

Save the Children Quiz, Deal Vics Cricket Club. 7.00 for 7.30pm

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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