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British Hedgehog Preservation Society Issue Number 83
May 2018
A Community Magazine covering Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley & Studdal, Little Mongeham & Walmer
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Hello, everyone, what a shame, after having a few really hot days I heard on the weather forecast this evening that the lovely spring flowers are going to take a battering from the heavy rain due tomorrow. At the moment it is a delight for me to look out of my kitchen window at the bright colours on the bank-side opposite. May is really my favourite time of the year. I haven’t heard word of Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council “Front Gardens in Bloom Competition” which has taken place for some years now, I do hope it will be continued! Don’t forget, whatever happens I will be keeping an eye open for the tallest Sunflower grown again this year. Again I will provide two small prizes, one for an adult and one for a youngster who has cultivated the largest specimen. Well, here goes yet again, Rural Roundup number 83 is off to the printer in the morning. Every month I wonder why I put myself under the pressure of it all. I have been doing it quite some years now, and enjoying it. But I keep asking myself how much longer I will continue? If there is anyone who would like to get involved with a view to taking over from me as editor someday, I will be pleased to hear from you. At my age, I think I deserve more of a quiet life! All the best Doreen Closing date for the June Issue of Rural Roundup. Wednesday 14 th May 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 Page 7 Conservation Group Page 9 K’down Garden Society Page 9 Walmer PC Page 11 Ringwould Page 13 Ripple Parish Council Page 15 Ripple PC & News Page 17 Sutton by Dover PC Page 19 Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham Page 21 Kent Chef of the Year Page 23
Cont……………. Hedghog Letters DDC Boundaries Churches WI’s Church Services General Parish Contacts Walmer Churches Benefice Contacts Parish Churches Clubs & Organisations Calendar of Events
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At the recent AGM of the St. John’s Heritage Association, Mr David Dobby the retiring chairman was presented with gifts by Mr Ian Stephen the incoming chairman as a thanks for the many years of service he had put in. The Heritage Association is a fund raising body dedicated to restoring the fabric of St. John’s Church in Kingsdown. At present we are trying to raise money to repair the crumbling masonry of the bell tower. New members are very welcome. Liz Deschamps
Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council The Annual Parish meeting that was cancelled will be rescheduled for May and the new date will be posted on notice boards and the website. The April ordinary meeting was postponed as the meeting would not have been quorate, due to the unavailability of members. Clerk:- Katie Amaouche, Tel:- 01304 729 081 Email:- parishclerkrwk@gmail.com www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/links/
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The Trustees of Kingsdown’s Village Hall in Upper Street are participating in the 2018 National Heritage events over the weekend of 8th and 9th September. It is our intention to mount an exhibition which will trace the history of St John’s Hall from its days as the village school through to the late 1950’s when it became the property of the residents of Kingsdown. We are now searching for material to help us build this exhibition. If you have anything, photographs, documents or memories that you think would help us celebrate the history of our hall we would love to see them. Please contact either Jane 01304 373 774 or Sharon 01304 271 128, or email info@kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk. Many thanks Jane Banks
Community First Responders Zella Nerssessian and Lucy demonstrated Emergency First Aid to a group of Kingsdown residents in the Village Hall. The emphasis was on the use of the village defibrillator and performing CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation), but attendees were also shown how to put someone in the recovery position and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. All participants were grateful for the training session which increased personal skills and self-confidence in dealing with an emergency which could save a life. Thank you, Zella and Lucy, and to those who took part; remember DR ABC! Ian Stephen (Village Hall Trustee) Save the Children works here in the United Kingdom, to provide essential help to families living in poverty. Save the Children has no political allegiance. Many families struggle to support young children. Save the Children provides vital support through the Eat, Sleep, Learn, Play! grant programme. Save the Children provides grants to enable parents on a low income to buy essential household items, that they would otherwise not be able to afford. A child's bed, a cooker, books and toys are all essential items crucial for a young child's development. To date the charity has reached more than 60 000 children. This support gives families the opportunity to create a positive home environment, reducing the family stress associated with poverty and helping to make sure children can learn and develop healthily. The next quiz in aid of Save the Children is at the Deal Vics Cricket Club CT14 7RQ 31st May 7 for 7.30 pm, all teams welcome, no booking required. Sara Spong (Chair Deal Save the Children)
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When Gladman Developments Ltd applied for permission to demolish the existing stable blocks on land just off the Dover Road and build 85 dwellings, Kingsdown, Walmer and Ripple Parish Councils all objected strongly as did many KCG members and local residents. Dover District Council agreed and refused the application but the developers took it to appeal. On 4th April 2018, Philip Major, an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State, overturned the decision of the District Council and has granted permission for the development. So much for local democracy. Gladman Developments pride themselves (and indeed make much of their money out of) helping landowners gain planning permission. Be warned, they have their sights set on a number of other areas of our beautiful countryside. In March we learnt how to garden without using chemicals. It’s all about creating the right conditions for our plants and vegetables and encouraging natural predators to flourish – wildlife ponds and hedges, rather than walls, will encourage frogs and hedgehogs that will gobble up our slugs and attracting more birds to our plots will take care of the slugs. And a tip from the audience - planting winter hardy broad beans before Christmas will ensure that they are tough enough to resist emerging black fly in the Spring. We are hoping to hear about the history of the Kingsdown, Walmer and Deal lifeboats during May but the date has yet to be agreed, so watch out for the posters. And finally, don’t forget we need a new Treasurer and a new Communications Officer, so if you like money or words, please get in touch. Anne-Marie: talks@kingsdownconservation.co.uk
Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Jane Jobey Tel:- 01304 381 702 The joy of spring is here and now the garden beckons. In this part of the country the bright sunshine is a joy to behold. Of course this is the month of the Chelsea Flower Show 22 nd26th May and the opening of many gardens locally to give ideas for your own plot; one good idea followed through is worth ten forgotten by the time you return home. One of the most useful pieces of advice is to plant perennials in groups of three or five rather than individual plants. In this way you will end up with fewer colours and shapes which make life easier. Jobs to do: 1. Lightly trim box and other formal hedging. 2. Cut back, divide or generally tidy up spring flowering perennials e.g. Hellebores. 3. Prune spring flowering shrubs when they have finished flowering. 4. Buy new perennials or annuals and continue looking after your seedlings. 5. Now is the time to sow, if you have not done so already, all the delicious summer vegetables. Try to sow some such as radish and beetroot, at two week intervals. Dates for your diary: Sunday 13th May- Kingsdown Garage Safari with Plant Sale. Monday 21 st May- Successfully rejuvenating a neglected garden by Simon Walker. Jaqui Stephen 9
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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 Minutes of the Meeting of Walmer Parish Council held on Wednesday 4th April 2018 at 8 The Strand, Walmer at 7.00pm Matters arising from the minutes not covered elsewhere on the agenda The Clerk reported that she had received confirmation from Dover District Council that the white railings on Walmer Green at The Beach are an important historic and iconic feature and will be maintained as soon as budgets allow. The Clerk also gave an update from the HR Partnership recently commissioned to undertake an audit of the council’s key HR documents. A full update with all recommendations will be given to the HR Committee at its meeting on April 26th Toilets and Paddling Pool Members considered a request from DDC for grant funding for the four toilets in the Parish and the paddling pool of £37,219.81, an increase of approximately 20%. Members could not approve such an increase without more detail from the officers involved. They also expressed concern that the £5000 for the paddling pool appears to benefit Your Leisure, a commercial enterprise, and resolved that senior officers from DDC be invited to the June F&GP meeting to account for the sharp increase. Report of the clerk Members considered suitable locations for a Royal British Legion Silent Soldier and resolved that the Council purchase a Silent Soldier at the suggested donation price of £250 for display in the office window at appropriate times throughout the year. Members received an update on the Vintage Air Rally which has been postponed this year and resolved that the Council fully supports the event being held in May 2019 provided the same permissions are obtained as agreed this year. Members resolved that the Document Management and Archiving Policy as approved by the F&GP committee on 28th February be accepted. The Calendar of meetings for April 2018 – April 2019 was approved Members resolved: That the Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday May 2 nd and the Parish Meeting on Wednesday 16th May. Private motion Members received and considered a proposal from the local film-makers who made the Walmer Aerodrome Memorial film to film various Parish Council supported events and activities. Members welcomed the generous offer from Memory Lane Films and agreed to their request subject to advice from the Council’s insurance company and any necessary checks being carried out. Personnel Changes Cllr Heath announced that he would not be standing for Chairman in the forthcoming year due to growing family commitments. Cllr Grant announced he would be standing down as a councillor immediately after this meeting. (See page 37) Councillor Murray extended his thanks to both men for their many years of service to the local community. All agreed. Date of next meeting Wednesday 2nd May 2018 at 7pm at the Parish Office, 8 The Strand, Walmer. Kirsty Holroyd, Clerk to the Council
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Ringwould - Correspondent::- Jean Winn Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email:- jean.winn@gmail.com or text 07818 828 613 On Your Own?, or want to meet your fellow villagers Tea & Chat meets this month on 10th May (Date Moved due to the Pop Up Café Visit) in the Church Social Space Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! Possibly a quiz or other activity .£1.50 (You don’t have to come from Ringwould!)
Thursdays in the Church Social Space Coffee and Computers is back from 10th May. Please book lessons by calling Jean Winn 01304 361 030 KCC and others will be visiting with their’ ‘Pop Up Café’ on the Village Green on Tuesdays 1st & 29th May, 10-12. Free Tea, coffee and ’ information hub’ New to the Village? Want to learn about its Long History? Why not take a stroll around the village with Jean Winn on Sunday 13th May at 3pm, finishing with refreshments at the Church. Please book your place by email jean.winn@gmail.com or texting to 07818828613. No charge but donations to church funds acceped.
Ringwould Village Hall The Hall in Ringwould is run by a small group of Trustees. We are responsible for the management of the building and ensuring sufficient use of the Hall is made to continue its presence as an important part of the Ringwould and area Community. We are looking for an active individual to join us as a Trustee to help us ensure the continuance of this Village amenity. This is a voluntary position involving just a few meetings a year. contact David Evison (Chairman) on 01304 379 083 to have an informal chat.
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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 Notes from the Ripple Parish Council Ordinary Meeting 12 th April 2018 The Clerk was pleased to report that the new slim line salt bin in Chapel Lane had been installed. Due to the difficulties highways have in putting a concrete foundation in the soft verge they will not be re-installing the missing 30MPH sign in Mongeham Road. Instead they have painted a white sign (roundel) on the road itself which clearly reinforces to motorists they are entering a 30mph zone. DDC is looking at a Community Housing and Self Build Programme, pamphlets explaining how this works were passed around. Councillors were pleased to donate £850 under Section 137 (community grants) towards the upkeep and maintenance of the church yard. Local Government Boundary Commission Councillors questioned DDC Councillor Peter Jull on why DDC are proposing to put Ripple with Whitfield Rural when historically linked to the similar parishes of Sutton, St Margaret’s, Ringwould and Kingsdown. The Chairman with support from all Councillors has penned two letters outlining objections to this proposal Outline Application for the erection of 85 houses at land opposite 423-459 Dover Rd Councillors were disappointed to hear from Cllr Dougill, who had attended the public enquiry and reported that planning had been granted despite the overwhelming number of objections. Next meeting (AGM) is on 10th May at 7pm in the Village Hall Highlights from the Annual Parish Meeting Thank you to everyone who attended, the APM is a good opportunity for residents to come together to meet with the Parish Council and each other. Chairman Cllr Keith Morrison opened the meeting with his annual report wherein he thanked his fellow councillors and members of the public who have been active in helping with the maintenance of the Defibrillator and the Village planter. He highlighted the achievements of the Parish Council this year including a very successful Firework evening. Although County Councillor Manion couldn’t be in attendance he sent a report that Cllr Ray read out. Cllr Peter Jull attended on behalf of Dover District Council and was available to take questions from the floor. Roger Chatfield – Neighbourhood watch coordinator was pleased to report very few incidents again this year. He welcomed two new deputies, Jill Jenkins and Jane May. Dr Laurence Davey reported on the Village Hall and was pleased that the lettings had increased this year and that a new hot water system had been installed in the kitchen. Dr Davey also explained that Ripple Church is now joined with three other churches and they are collectively known as Cornillo Churches. The full minutes of both meetings plus appendices can be viewed on the website www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk 15
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Ripple News - Correspondent:- Laurence Davey, Tel:- 01304 374 512 Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL . Email: daveyldavey@aol.com Bingo Club - The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday 8th & 22nd MAY at 7.00pm Tea and Chat in Ripple… The next meeting of Tea and Chat will be held on Monday 14th May at 2.00pm in Ripple Village Hall. 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 2nd, 16th & 30th May The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ripple (Parish of the Cornilo Churches) - During the continuing Interregnum, service times will continue to be displayed on a monthly basis in the church and in the current edition of Rural Roundup. Services during May will be: May 6th – Morning Worship at 11.00am. May 13 th – Holy Communion 11.15am. May 20th – Evensong at 6pm. May 27th – Holy Communion at 11.15am. The Plough Inn Ripple Annual Car Treasure Hunt (Old and New Vehicles Welcomed) Sunday June 10th Staggered Start from 10am £5 per car
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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 3 rd April 2018 held at the Church Hall Studdal Flooding in the Parish A meeting has been arranged between Councillors and the Countryside Partnership to discuss the water overflow at the allotments from neighbouring fields. Planning Policy Review A meeting was arranged for Councillors and local residents to pen out a draft planning policy focusing on local aspects of planning to be used as guidelines when discussing planning applications. AGM and Annual Parish Meetings The AGM is booked to take place on Tuesday 1st May at 7.00pm to be followed by the ordinary monthly meeting. The Annual Parish meeting is booked to take place on Tuesday 29th May at 7.00pm at the Church Hall in Studdal. Local residents are invited to attend. The Council hope to discuss their new planning policy and consult with local residents at the meeting. Refreshments will be served. Defibrillator The Council are still considering going ahead with the purchase of a defibrillator and are exploring avenues of funding. It was agreed to provide the Community Centre committee with a breakdown of costings/funding. Sutton Parish PCC Annual Fete The issues which are affecting the holding of the Annual Parish Fete were clarified by a local resident. New safety guidelines and procedures mean that many more volunteers are required for the event to go ahead. The date has not been set yet but is usually between 18 th to 23rd June. Any volunteers who would like to get involved can contact Sutton PCC for more details. Contact details can be found in Rural Roundup Planning The Parish Council discussed three new planning applications. The planning log is up and running on the website for parishioners to check local applications. Data Protection The Councillors have been considering how the new data protection regulations will affect the Parish Council. A Data Protection Officer service provider was appointed and new privacy policies were adopted. Next meeting is the AGM to be held on Tuesday 1st May in the Church Hall East Studdal at 7.00pm followed by the ordinary monthly meeting at 7.30pm
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council is holding their Annual Parish Meeting at the Church Hall Studdal on Tuesday 29th of May. Everybody is welcome and refreshments will be provided. Local organisations will give their reports. The Parish Council is taking this opportunity to launch the public consultation of their new draft planning policy. Please come and give us your feedback. 19
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Let’s be Sociable We are a very friendly group that meet from 10.30am 'til 11.45am on the third Tuesday of every month in the Church Hall Downs Road, East Studdal. There is always a Bring and Buy stall, with home-made jams and local grown vegetables, etc. and a Raffle. Next meetings Tuesday 15th May 2018 & Tuesday 19th June. BINGO….next meetings will be:Friday 4th May and Friday 6th July 2018 in the Community Centre, Studdal, 7.00 for 7.30pm. All welcome - come and join us!!! Tel. Olive 01304 372 069. Sutton Parish Community Centre Management Committee
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Kent Chef of the Year Walmer chef proprietor Steve Whitney overcame over three hundred nominations and secret inspections from anonymous experts to be chosen as the Kent Chef of the Year for 2017/2018 in the Kent Life Food and Drink Awards. Steve, a veteran of top kitchens in London and around the world, is the chef proprietor of Whits of Walmer, the exclusive restaurant which was the culmination of a dream Steve and his wife Eva had to own a place where everything could be exactly as they wanted it. When they decided to leave behind them the bright lights of London and make their dream of opening a restaurant by the sea offering the best fish and shellfish available come true, Kent was the only place they wanted to be and they found their ideal location on the Strand at Walmer Steve’s cooking style derives from experience gained in Steve in his kitchen some of London’s finest Five Star hotel kitchens - the Berkeley, Claridges, the Dorchester, the Savoy, Grosvenor House (90 Park Lane) as well as France, Sweden and the USA. Steve has cooked for wide a selection of both celebrities and royalty – Including, on separate occasions - Prince Charles, Prince Philip, Prince Edward, Prince William and Prince Harry. Eva and Steve met at Anton Mosimann’s Exclusive Private Dining Club in Belgravia, London where Eva was the General Manager and Steve was Executive Chef. When asked about the reasons for his success Steve explained that as well as many years of working in top kitchens he relied on local suppliers including Rose Farm for cauliflowers and cabbages, Bartlett and White for specialist salads and other fruit and vegetables, the Back Pig butchers for pork and black pudding, Fruits de Mer of Broadstairs for local fish, shellfish and game in season and Baps and Bloomers for artisan bread and brioche and other specialist providers for beers, wines and bottled water. Said Eva: “The top class ingredients provided by our suppliers are the foundation of Steve’s success”. 23
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Hedgehog Awareness Week 2018 Hedgehog Awareness Week is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and takes place every year. This year it runs from 6th – 12th May 2018 and hedgehoggy events are being organised by supporters all around the country! The purpose of this special week is to highlight the problems hedgehogs face and how you can help them. There are many simple things we can all do to help hedgehogs: Make sure there are CD case sized gaps in boundary fences and walls to allow easy passage. Move piles of rubbish to a new site before burning it. Check areas carefully before mowing or strimming. Ensure netting is kept at a safe height. Check compost heaps before digging the fork in. Stop or reduce the amount of pesticides and poisons used. Cover drains or deep holes. Ensure there is an easy route out of ponds & pools. BHPS Chief Executive, Fay Vass, said “We are asking people to pledge to do at least one positive thing for hedgehogs during the week and if possible let us know! Send us pictures of the hedgehog hole or home you create, or from the event you organise, and if you are on social media do use #hedgehogweek!” BHPS is hoping to raise £2,000 during Hedgehog Awareness Week 2018 and if you want to contribute then you can text HHOG18 £5 to 70070 will donate £5 to their appeal. (You can change amount to £1, £2, £3, £4, or £10 to donate those amounts). If you would like Leaflets to distribute or posters to put up somewhere they are available free on the Charity’s website www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk British Hedgehog Preservation Society
Hedgehog Awareness Week 6th -12th May 2018
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ROGER CROWTHER Local qualified handyman, Local to Kingsdown • All domestic plumbing work • Central heating installations • Boiler Servicing • Landlord Gas Safety Certificates • Emergency Call outs
fully experienced in carpentry, painting & decorating, tiling, garden structures, misc electrical & plumbing works, general building repairs. For free estimates call:01304 822 649 or 07543 852 682
For a Free quote: Contact: Fred Roberts Tel: 01304 369 264 07812 664 068
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References available
Kingsdown Cat Sanctuary Rescues and Re-homes Unwanted and Abandoned Cats and Kittens
view by appointment only
Tel: 01304 363 071 www.kingsdowncatsanctuary.org
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Letters 2018 brings the largest rise in Council tax for 13 years. Homeowners in band H pay three times the Council tax paid by band D. Each year the Parish Council receives an increased percentage which in 2018 totals £44,730.00. The village of Kingsdown lies at the edge of the Kent Downs Area of Natural Beauty (AONB), North Downs Special Landscape Area & South Foreland Landscape Character Area of the Kent downs AONB, the boundary to which is Bay View Road. At the junction of Bay View Road with Victoria Road lies the scruffiest, weediest, most neglected piece of land in Kingsdown, surrounded by rotten fence posts laid on the ground. Footpath ER 23 runs along the boundary Further along the track beside this blot in the AONB lies a clump of neglected, overgrown and unsightly scrub. One plot belongs to the parish council, the other received a grant for its purchase for the benefit of the village of Kingsdown. A parish Cllr is a Trustee “of Kingsdown Land Trust” The Parish Council frequently quotes the requirement for protection, conservation and enhancement of the special characteristics, natural beauty and landscape character being the primary purpose of the AONB, yet palpably fails to uphold those fine principles in the management of land owned by the Parish Council or purchased with the aid of a grant from the parish funds. Neither piece of land is of any benefit to either the village or the AONB so I call for the land to be sold to someone who will cultivate and look after it and uphold the principles of the AONB. Use the proceeds to pay the Goddens to continue their exemplary work of litter picking. The work carried out by Peter & Pat Godden is of much greater benefit to the village than these scrubby plots of land have been for years. Sandra Upton Nemesis Queensdown Road, Kingsdown. With reference to the missing memorial stone at Kingsdown, I think I know where it is. Below the entrance to the Gunnery on Undercliffe Road, there is a lay-by, next to the beach. On the south side of the lay-by, next to some trees is a stone, which is leaning over. Many years ago it stood upright and there was an inscription on it. If it's not the stone in your photo, it is another stone inscribed with a memorial to either WW1, or 2 and it would be great if someone could turn it round & make it secure so that passing walkers could see the memorial. I would be delighted if someone could make the stone stand secure & upright. Many thanks for all your hard work producing Rural Roundup. It is an excellent community magazine. Best wishes, Daryl Leddy
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Proposed Dover District Council Proposed Boundary Changes. In December 2017 Dover District Council authorised its Chief Executive to make a submission to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) reducing the number of DDC councillors to 32. Following approval at a full council meeting on the 28th March 2018, DDC has proposed that Walmer & Kingsdown will form a new ward of 8,804 electors to be represented by three councillors. These proposed new boundaries also include an area bound by St Richards Rd & Ellen's Rd Deal. These and other ward changes, have been submitted to the LGBCE to consider the ward patterns and boundaries to match a council of 32 councillors. In determining the patterns of electoral wards LGBCE balance three criteria. Delivering Electoral Equality for Local Voters. Interests & Identities of Local Communities. Effective & Convenient Local Government. Re point “1� above the LGBCE would aim to have a targeted average electorate of 2,902 per councillor (based on 2023 forecasts). It should be noted that these proposals do not affect the existing Parish or KCC boundaries If adopted, it is expected that the DDC Ward changes would take effect at the Local Council Elections in 2019. Derek Murphy, Councillor DDC Walmer Ward.
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking for volunteers to join the service as Community Volunteers. People from all walks of life and all sections of the community will be a vital part of the effort to spread good practice about fire safety and prevention in East Kent. Among the key tasks for volunteers are: •Promoting the home fire safety services in community locations, providing safety information and helping to generate referrals. •Identifying vulnerable people, particularly in rural locations, who would benefit from our services. •Assisting delivery teams with their education and fire setter programmes •Assisting the home safety visit team •Supporting staff and partner agencies to deliver road safety messages. •Providing a rapid response to communities that have been affected by flooding and other emergencies. •Helping operational crews with post incident response and risk reduction activities. •Assisting staff to support business safety •Acting as casualties in operational training events. •Identification of faulty fire hydrants and open water resources in rural areas. •Gathering customer experience information So if you would like to play an important part in keeping your friends and neighbours safe and would like to know more information about volunteering or need volunteer support just call Karen Grieves on 01622 692 121 EXT 6672 or volunteering@kent.fire-uk.org
Walmer Baptist Church
a Christian community, for the community, in the community
Kelvedon 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 10.30am Morning Worship 1st Sunday Holy Communion. 3rd Sunday Holy Communion. Sunday Club for Children 4.30pm Informal Worship (Church Lounge)
Badminton – Knitting for the Needy Kids - Kingdom Quiz Nights Prayer Home Groups - Table Top Sales Further information www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
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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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, 14th May at Kingsdown Village Hall Resolution Meeting
Mongeham & Ripple WI
(formed 13th June, 1945) President:Secretary:Elizabeth Sue Case, Sleeth 01304 01304 374619 025093 Email:- susancase@rocketmail.com Email:-
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 Nextmeeting meetingwill willbe beon onWednesday Wednesday?? 16stthMarch May Resolution MeetingSpeaker Speaker - Porch Light.
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 10th May Resolution Meeting
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 meeting will be on Friday 11th May Resolution Meeting 33
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CHURCH SERVICES FOR MAY 2018 St John’s the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown Sunday 6th 13th 20th 27th
9.30am Breakfast Church 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Funday Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Wednesdays -10.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
St Nicholas Church, Ringwould Sunday 6th 13th 20th 27th
9.30 Holy Communion 9.30 Matins 9.30 Holy Communion 9.30 Prayer & Praise
St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Sunday 6th Sunday @ 6 - Studdal Hall 13th 11am Holy Communion 20th 11am Holy Communion St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Sunday 1st 11.15am Holy Communion 6th 11.00am Morning Worship 13th 11.15am Holy Communion 20th 6.00pm Evensong 27th 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
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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)
Resignation of Clive Grant Members were saddened when long standing and highly respected Councillor Clive Grant, announced his retirement for personal reasons from Walmer Parish Council at the end of the April Council meeting. Although Clive who joined the Council thirteen years ago during the council year 2005/2006, was involved in all aspects of the council’s work, his main interests were planning and conservation and the councils amenity and environment work and the Hawkshill Freedown working group. Among his greatest achievements on the Council were being part of the small team that staged the WW1 Commemorative event in August 2017 on the Freedown which was once Walmer aerodrome and the extensive conservation work to the wooded area within the boundaries of the Freedown. During his terms of duty he chaired the planning committee for a number of years. Here he oversaw hundreds of planning applications. For two years was elected as vice chairman of the Council and for six months in 2017 was acting chair. Clive is looking forward to having the time to pursue his other interests.
Clive with fellow councillor Margaret Beard-Gould at the unveiling of the Hawkshill World War One Memorial.
Clive (left) with fellow councillor David Thompson getting his hands dirty during Hawkshill conservation work.
Clive on the left and suitably dressed with fellow councillor Pat Heath and Council Clerk Kirsty Holroyd during the WPC Brocante on Walmer Green.
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Parish Contacts Deal & District Branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Mrs Sarah Spong Treasurer:- Mrs Gill Hughes
01304 363 942 01304 364 188
Hall Bookings Kingsdown & Ringwould School
01304 373 734
Maggi Bowden (Sec)
Kingsdown Village Hall
Jane Banks 01304 373 774 Email: bookings@kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk
Ringwould Village Hall
Mrs Jennifer Van Lens
07934 253 594
Ripple Village Hall
Mrs P Scott-Bradford
07967 307 440
Studdal Church Hall
Mrs Claire McLaren
01304 371 274
Sutton Community Centre
Meg & Darren Parfitt 01304 239 190 Email:- dcparfitt@sky.com
Walmer Baptist Church Hall
Administrator 01304 373 853 Email:- admin@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
Walmer Parish Hall
Elaine Wickenden 01304 366 605 www.walmerparishchurches.org
Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council Chairman:- Cllr. Carol Fowler 01304 361 826 Email:- carolcaf13@btinternet.com Clerk:Mrs Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081 Email:- parishclerkrwk@gmail.com (Please visit the website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk) Ripple Parish Council Chairman:- Mr Keith Morrison Clerk:-
Mrs Karen Castle
keith@keithgmorrison.co.uk
07852 314 616
01304 364 406 Email:- clerk@rippleparish.co.uk
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Chairman:- Miss Barbara Merriman 01304 369 256 Email:- Barbara.merriman16@gmail.com Clerk:Mrs Susan Smith 01304 827 266 Email:- suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com Walmer Parish Council Chairman:- Councillor Pat Heath 01304 361 248 Clerk:Kirsty Holroyd 01304 362 363 Email:- walmerparish@btconnect.co Kingsdown & Ringwould PCSO 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 WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU - 01304 366 605 Walmer & Cornilo Benefice Memorial Service
This year’s Benefice Thanksgiving and Memorial service will be on Saturday 12th May at 10.30am in St Mary’s church, Walmer The Pastoral Team organise the service as an opportunity for anyone who has lost a loved one in the past year or so to give thanks to God for their lives. The Team also send invites to the families of those who have had funerals of departed loved ones taken by Benefice ministers in the past year or so. During the service those who have died are remembered by name, and family and friends light a candle in memory of them. If you will be attending and would like someone who has died recently remembered at this service please call the office (01304 366 605) so that we can mention their name in prayers. Please also feel free to tell others about this service. The Pastoral Team visit parishioners who are housebound or in care homes taking communion, praying with them, and offering pastoral care. Please continue to pray for the work of the Pastoral team and those whom they serve WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU 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)
01304 268 847 Mob: 07951 877 263
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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
Walmer Parish Hall Dover Road, Walmer, CT14 7JH
Elizabeth House, St Mary’s Rd, Walmer, CT14 7QA
Badminton Tues/Fri evenings Contact: Simon, Tel: 01304 366 605
Heartstart Course Various times Contact: Beverley, Tel: 07947 582 770
Deal Tri Thurs evenings Contact: dealtri.co.uk
Computer Club for beginners, Tues AM Contact: Chitra, Tel: 01304 366 605
Walmer WI Every 2nd Fri each month Contact: The Sec. 01304 374 010
Bible Study Group Wednesday eve. Contact: Revd Seth, Tel: 01304 366 605
The hall hosts a number of other fitness, dance, and activity groups.
Community Coffee Morning Thursdays AM Contact: Tel: 01304 366 605
Quilting Alt Thurs eve Contact: Tina, Tel: 01304 366 605 Youth Group (Year 6 & above) Contact the parish office for meeting details. St Savior’s Church The Strand, Walmer The church has a meeting room for up to 30 people, conference style ‘church’ auditorium for up to 120 with kitchen and toilets.
For more information and booking enquires including private hire for meetings and parties: Tel: 01304 366 605 or visit www.walmerparishchurches.org
Every Tuesday Computer Club, Elizabeth House, Walmer 10.00 am - 12 noon
The Computer Club meets on Tuesdays from 10.00am - 12 noon at Elizabeth House, 32 St. Mary’s Road, Walmer. Anyone who would like help in using a laptop, ipad, android tablet or smartphone is welcome to join us. On 20th March, there will be a short presentation on "iPad - iPhone Tips and Tricks" at the beginning of the session. Our team of volunteers will be able to assist you. Visit www.walmercc.simplesite.com for more information. Contact E-mail: chitraswami2000@yahoo.co.uk or Telephone: - 01304 366 605 45
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:Barbara Peel 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:Ian Stephen St Nicholas Players Chairman:Mr George Hannah Secretary:Miss Janet Alcock
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01304 361 743
07815 134 658 01034 367 124 01304 360 516 01304 360 850 01304 379 307 01304 361 384 01304 381 702 01304 372 618 01304 768 988 01304 853 846 01304 373 402 01304 362 824 01304 271 128 01304 373 774 01304 379 083 01304 379 059 01304 373 651 01304 365 778 01304 371 289 01304 365 573 01304 374 512 01304 363 912 01304 380 550 07496 603 766 01304 367 453
Calendar of Events May 2018 Tue
1st
Tue
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1
Tue
1st/29th
Fri Tue Thur Thur Thur Fri Sat Sun
Pop-Up Café, Ringwould Village Green
2
Walmer Parish Council AGM Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer. 7.00pm
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Wed
Wed
Drop in, Studdal Church Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am
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Wed
Wed
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council, Studdal Church Hall, 7.00pm
2
Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Del’s Post Office
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th
2 -5 nd
th
St Nicholas Players, Ringwould Village Hall 7.30pm th
2 /16 /30 th
4 th
Loose Fibres, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Bingo , Community Centre, Studdal, 7.00pm for 7.30pm
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8 /22
Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm
th
Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 2.00pm
th
Ripple Parish (AGM) Council Meeting, 7.00pm
th
St Martin’s WI Parish Hall, Great Mongham, 2.30pm
th
Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm
th
Benifice Thanksgiving & Memorial Service, St Mary’s, 10.30am
th
Kingsdown Garage Safari
th
10 10 10 11 12 13
Sun
13
Ringwould Village Walk, 3.00pm
Mon
14th
Closing Date for June Edition of Rural Roundup
Mon
th
14
Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm
Mon
14th
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Kingsdown Village Hall, 200pm
Tue
th
Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall ,10.30am - 11.45am
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15
Wed
16
Mongeham & Ripple WI, Gt. Mongeham Village Hall, 2.30pm
Wed
16th
Walmer Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm
Mon
st
Kingsdown Garden Society Kingsdown School , 7.45pm
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21
Fri
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Quiz Night, Community Hall, East Studdal, 7.30pm
Tue
29th
Sutton Annual Parish Council Meeting, Church Hall, Studdal, 7.30pm
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Thur
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Every
Tuesday
Save the Children Quiz, Deal Vics Cricket Club. 7.00 for 7.30pm Computer Club, Elizabeth House, Walmer, 10.00am - 12 noon
Every
Tuesday
Walmer Knitting Group, Walmer Baptist Hall, 2pm - 4pm
Every
Wednesday
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
Zumba Gold, Community Centre, Studdal, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
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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