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Photographed by Sylvia Perry Issue Number 85
July/August 2018
A Community Magazine
covering Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney,
Ripple, Sutton, Ashley & Studdal,
Little Mongeham & Walmer
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Hello all, I’m writing this on the hottest day of the year, keeping fingers crossed that we will have plenty more like this and trying to remember to drink plenty of water not to become dehydrated. I spoke briefly last month about the new style Kingsdown & Ringwould ‘Front Garden’s in Bloom’, well, we have decided to have a ‘Front Door Autumn Container/Hanging Basket’ Event. You will be required to register your entry by Friday 19th October. Let’s make it a real community effort and encourage the children to enter a container as well for the special kids prize. Look out for the final details in the September issue. I would like to thank Alan Smith for all he has done, proof-reading and collecting the Rural Roundup from the printers over the past years. He has now decided it is time to let someone else have a go. Thanks a lot Alan, enjoy your freedom. You have probably noticed there has been a great deal of criticism of Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council recently and there have been so many resignations it is now non-quarte. Which has led to an election being called. Well, I have decided that while it is all very well to criticise, someone has to actually do something about it, so I have put my name forward for election and I would welcome your support. All the best, Doreen Clark Closing date for the September Issue of Rural Roundup. Monday 13th August 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 Kingsdown R with K PC Page 7 Letters Conservation Group K’down Garden Society Walmer PC Ringwould News Cornilo Parish Registers Walmer Ripple PC & News Sutton by Dover PC Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham
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Letters Page 23 Walmer New Chairman Walmer Walmer Brocante Home Start/Churches WI’s Church Services Walmer/Save the Childrenl Parish Contacts Walmer Churches Benefice Contacts Parish Churches Clubs & Organisations Calendar of Events
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After over 40 years of running from Kingsdown Village Hall, Kingsdown Pre-school is planning a move. The ambition, which is subject to obtaining funding, is to relocate to a purpose built pre-school on the grounds of Kingsdown and Ringwould CEP School. The new facility would allow the Pre-school to build upon its long track record of providing a high quality educational childcare environment by allowing Pre-school to choose how it operates, offering enhanced childcare to the families of the village and the surrounding area. A consultation event is being held on Sunday 8th July 2018, 14.00 - 16.00, at Kingsdown Village Hall. The consultation is being facilitated by Dover Arts Development (DAD) and architect Charles Holland, and is funded by a KCC Members Grant from Cllr Stephen Manion. It will be a fun, interactive and family friendly event. If you would like to attend please email: kingsdownpreschool@gmail.com Sarah Lang-Maggs (Chair)
St John’s Heritage Association invite you to join us at St John’s Church, Kingsdown on Saturday 14th July 3.00pm to 5.00pm for a Kingsdown Cream Tea Everyone welcome Bring the family Adults £5 Children £2.50 Raffle prizes 5
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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/ The Parish Council is down to two members and is therefore not quorate. During this time no new business can take place and neither can monthly Council Meetings. Any Cllr writing to Rural Round up is acting as an individual as the Parish Council has not met to agree a statement. The role of the Clerk is to provide any relevant information. Any update regarding this issue will be put on the Parish website. An Election has been called for Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Councillor and Nomination papers were required to be returned to DDC by 29thJune 2018. New Electors must register to vote by 10th July 2018. If the election is contested then an election will take place on Thurs 26th July 2018. For further information please contact DDC. Electoral Services on 01304 872 344 Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Council.
Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School
Head teacher: - Jo Hygate, Glen Road, Kingsdown, CT14 8DD. Secretary Maggi Bowden, Tel:- 01304 373 734 Email:- maggibowdenkingsdown-ringwould.kent.sch.uk By the time you read this we will be well into the final part of the academic year. Many of the children have been undertaking tests and I would like to send out warm congratulations to the Year 6 children on the way they approached their SATs. Every child offered their best and gave 100% effort throughout all the test papers. I would also like to thank the children in Year 2 who have been busy with their own SATs and the children in Year 5 who have been undertaking testing activities. It is testament to the commitment of the staff and pupils that all of these events are taken with a positive attitude, resilience and determination. Events planned for the coming term include: Year 4 Residential to Kingswood in Ashford , Year 6 Residential to South Downs Adventure Centre. We also have trips going out to the Rare Breeds, Shrek at the Marlowe and the Science Jamboree. We also wish our Dance Troupe good luck as they head up to the National Dance Final in Oxford on 25th June. I look forward to letting you know how they get on. Jo Hygate
Term Dates for 2018
Term 6
Ends: Tuesday 24th July 2018
School holidays: Wednesday 25th July - Friday 31st August 2018 Bank holiday:
Monday 27th August 2018
Don’t forget the Quilt Show At Trinity Church Hall, Union Road, Deal, CT14 6EA Sat 25th August 10.00a.m.-5.00pm, Sun 26th August 12.30p.m.-5.00pm Mon 27th August 10.00a.m.-4.00pm Admission by donation in aid of The Pilgrims Hospice and Talk it out, Deal Refreshments – Tombola – Raffle – Sale and Traders
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The AGM is on Monday 16th July 2018 at The Kings Head starting at 7.15pm with a complimentary glass of wine, pint of beer or soft drink available from 7pm. Light refreshments will be served at around 7.45pm. All are welcome to come along and hear what we have been up to this year and help us make plans for next year. Unfortunately I was incorrect last month when I said we had found a Communications Officer. We are still seeking a Communications Officer and a Treasurer. The committee remains at four so, even if you are not interested in taking on either of these roles, please consider joining the committee as an ‘ordinary member’. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has now published its draft recommendations for new electoral arrangements for Dover District Council. http:// s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/lgbce/Reviews/South%20East/Kent/Dover/Draft%20Recs/Dover% 20Report.pdf. The report is a real joy to read as the commission has taken account of all the submissions it received (including many from members of KCG and the Parish Council) and made thoughtful recommendations. You now have until 13 th August 2018 to comment. We hope you like the hanging baskets which we put up in the Village this week. And finally, all week my birdfeeders have been visited by a very hungry Great Spotted Woodpecker. This morning this beautiful bird brought his baby along, positioning the baby on a nearby post he then proceeded to feed it from the feeders. What a joy it was to watch. Reminding me again how glorious it is to live in this very beautiful part of Kent. Have a lovely Summer! Anne-Marie: talks@kingsdownconservation.co.uk
Kingsdown Garden Society Secretary:- Jane Jobey Tel:- 01304 381 702 We have already enjoyed some brilliant weather and I am sure you are all taking advantage of evenings in the garden. Do not spend hours overwatering the garden especially in the bright sunshine. In our local area we tend to have light chalky soil which allows water and all the nutrients you are trying to save run away rapidly. The first important point is to plant those plants which enjoy the thin soil such as lavender, cistus and Agapanthus, it is worth taking time looking on the internet to find which varieties of plant enjoy your soil, usually Mediterranean in our part of the country. Second, you need only water those plants which are new to your garden, it is fun planning a small section with plants bought in flower from a good nursery but they must be watered thoroughly in the early mornings or evenings Finally there is no need to water the lawn, it will green up with a sudden shower, save the water for newly planted vegetables, not forgetting hanging baskets which must be kept moist. July is the time for growth and of course you will want to show your growing triumphs to others! The Village Show is held on Sunday 12th August and there are numerous classes to suit every skill. I always associate a village show with vegetables and there are lots of classes but this year there are Poppies galore to make, paint and photograph. The schedules are for sale in Dells and the butchers. Hurry so you can grow or make something to give everyone pleasure. The Garden Society has a new website – www.kingsdown.info/gardensociety here you can find out more about the society and what is going on. Jaqui Stephen
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Walmer Parish Council Clerk to the Council:- Kirsty Holroyd 8 The Strand, Walmer, Kent. CT14 7DY. Tel:- 01304 362 363 Website:- www.walmercouncil.co.uk Email:- walmerparish@btconnect.com
Highlights from the meeting of Walmer Parish Council held at the council offices on June 14th 2018. Before the meeting members were delighted to welcomed former Councillor, David Skinner who retired recently and the Chair of the Parish Council, Councillor Mrs Sue Le Chevalier, presented him with a certificate of thanks by to mark his years of service to the Council and the people of Walmer. Planning: Members heard that following the reduction from 26 meetings a year to 18 meetings a year was working well and the new members of the committee were thanked for their hard work and dedication. Public: Councillor Derek Murphy, KCC member for Walmer, told the council: • That KCC has launched an appeal to find at least 150 new sets of foster parents, particularly for older children, brothers and sisters who need to stay together and disabled children. • That less than 1% of the waste collected in Kent goes to landfill the rest is either burnt to generate electricity or recycled. • Kent County Council has launched The Big Conversation in which it is asking residents to offer ideas to help improve public transport services, improve rural accessibility, help tackle social isolation, make best use of technology to improve access to public transport and test public accessibility of charging bus pass holders for service. That there will be a £10 increase in the annual Young Person’s bus pass to £290. The cost will remain at £100 for low income families and travel times will be extended during weekends and school holidays. Walmer in Bloom: The hanging baskets were now in place in Walmer and judging of the Gardens in Bloom competition will begin soon. Events Working Group: Chair Mrs Marguerite Beard Gould reported that the annual Kites on the Beach had been a great success with families despite the less than great weather and she thanked the councillors and office staff who had assembled and handed out to children over 200 kites.
Human Resources Committee: Members approved three new complaints procedures; new terms of employment for staff and a new staff appraisal process. Financial Issues: Members scrutinised and approved payments and orders and appointed extra signatories for the electronic banking process which was now in use by the council. Office Heating: Members considered quotes for improved temperature control in the council’s offices and, following expert advice from an independent consultant appointed Philip Hartley to install improved heating at a cost of £2,987 and Kent Window Film to fit solar film to the office windows at a cost of £450. The next meeting of the council will be held on July 4 th at 7pm in the Council Offices at, The Strand, Walmer. All are welcome. 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 Thursdays 5th July & 2nd August 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 Coffee and computers available Thursdays if booked. Please book lessons by calling me on Jean Winn 01304 361 030 KCC and others will be visiting with their’ ‘Pop Up Café’ on the Village Green on Tuesday 24th July, 10-12. Free Tea, coffee and ’information hub’. This has been well attended but this is the last for this ‘season’. Dover Area Mobile Library
Tel:- 07740 183 759
The library now comes every Two Weeks at the times stated below. Next dates:Saturdays 7th & 21st July (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 East Africa has been gripped by a protracted drought; children are suffering from malnutrition, and as such are twice as likely as healthy children to be affected by diseases and illnesses such as pneumonia. Now Storm Sagar has hit Somaliland and 27 people are missing including children. Children are becoming ill and their lives are in danger because diseases such as cholera are spreading in the insanitary conditions. Such illnesses are totally preventable. No child should die from drinking contaminated water. Save the Children is working in affected areas and is providing guidance to families on how to stay clean and healthy and avoid disease. It is providing water purification tablets as well as food, medicine, clean water, education, shelter and protection. Save the Children has doubled the number of mobile health teams providing healthcare in the area. Just £25 can provide clean water for a child at school for five months. The next quiz is on 19th July 7pm for 7.30 pm at the Deal Vics Cricket Club CT14 7RQ all teams welcome £2 per person, no booking required. Sarah Spong
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Come and explore………... the rare chalk grassland on Hawkshill Freedown, Walmer. Walmer Parish Council is pleased to be able to offer a walk and talk for adults on Sunday 22nd July. Local Flora expert Eddie Turner monitors the area on behalf of the Council and will lead the walk. Eddie explains, “Hawksdown is home to a variety of typical chalk grassland species including Salad burnet, Kidney vetch, Small scabious and Squinancywort. It is important that the site is monitored to detect any deterioration and, where necessary, take action to preserve the area for the future.” Eddie Turner There is no charge for the walk but those interested should meet at the car park at the junction of Liverpool Road and Grams Road just before 10.00am and wear suitable footwear for uneven ground. The walk will last approximately two hours covering no more than one mile. Please contact the Walmer Parish Office on 01304 362 363 for more details.
Walmer in Bloom Lifeboat Planters Enriching the Parish. Pupils from Ripplevale School in Ripple demonstrated their skills and community spirit once again for the start of this year’s Walmer in Bloom Campaign. Pupils and the Ripplevale teaching staff offered to rebuild the planters that surround the lifeboat fountain, fronting the Lifeboat Station, after an incident left the original planters severely damaged. Residents can expect a delightful spectacle of floral colorations to grace these Planters in the coming months with many thanks to Mrs Susan Tann who tends to them. Walmer in Bloom set up the challenge earlier this year and have been impressed by the high standards of workmanship that Ripplevale School have once again delivered! Jane Norris (Chief Executive Officer of Ripplevale School) commented “Ripplevale School pupils and staff accepted Walmer Parish Councils request to rebuild the small lifeboat fountain planters standing in front of Walmer Lifeboat Station. Ripplevale Pupils rebuilt the planters during their design & technology lessons with help and guidance from Simon Jackson” Speaking about the Campaign this year so far, Cllr Mrs S Le Chevalier (Chairman of Walmer Parish Council & Walmer in Bloom Committee) commented: “We would like to thank the pupils and staff of Ripplevale School for their time, energy and enthusiasm. Once again the Pupils at Ripplevale have repaired, for Walmer Parish residents, prominent spectacular planters. We would like to thank local residents, businesses and other organisations for making an extra special effort in continually supporting Walmer in Bloom. For further details of how you can help the Walmer in Bloom Committee, contact the Parish Council office on 01304 362 363. Sarah Plews 15
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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
Highlights from Ripple Parish Council Meeting 14 th June 2018 Boundary Review Councillors were pleased with the draft proposals and would like to thank all those that wrote letters. You have until 13th August to comment on the draft reviews. Collecting Data on Traffic in the Village Councillors decided on two key areas to lay the strips that will collect data such as the speed and volume of traffic in the village. Joint Event with Great Mongeham Ripple Parish Council are looking at hosting a joint ‘beacon lighting’ event with Great Mongeham to join in a ‘Battles Over, a Nations Tribute, 100 years of remembrance’ on 11th November.
Next Meeting Thursday 12th July at 7pm
Members of the public are very welcome to attend, do come along if you have anything you would like to say or share with the Parish council; you can join in during public speaking time. Or you may just like to pop along to find out what is happening in your village and meet your Parish Councillors. Minutes from all the meetings, agendas and other Ripple news and information is available to view on www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk Karen Castle, Clerk to the council. 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 rd
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Tuesday 3 & 17 July at 7.00pm
Tea and Chat in Ripple… The next meeting of Tea and Chat will be held on Monday 9th July 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 11th & 25th July and Wednesday 8th & 22nd August The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ripple (Parish of the Cornilo Churches)
During the 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 July will be: 1 stJuly – No Service. 8th July – Holy Communion at 11.15am. 15th July – Evensong at 6pm. 22nd July – Holy Communion at 11.15am. 17
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Sutton by Dover Parish Council Clerk:- Mrs Susan Smith, Tel:- 01304 827 266 Email:- suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com www.sutton-by-doverpc.kentparish.gov.uk
Notes from the Annual Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 29 th May and an ordinary meeting on Tuesday 5 th June 2018 held at the Church Hall, Studdal Annual Parish Meeting The Annual Parish meeting held on 29 th May went very well. Local representatives attended to give their reports and Cllr Smith introduced the draft planning policy to those attending the meeting. Copies of the draft planning principles were handed out with a request for any comments to be returned either to Councillors or to the next Parish Council meeting. Cllr Calthorpe was thanked for organising the lovely refreshments. Finances The Council agreed to give a donation to Rural Roundup to help towards the publication costs of the magazine. Annual Accounts The annual accounts have been completed and agreed by the internal auditor. The Council completed and signed the certificate to exempt themselves from a limited assurance review and approved and signed the appropriate sections of the Annual Return for display on the noticeboards and website. Community Upkeep The Council agreed to extend the grass cutting along Downs Road on a temporary basis to keep the Parish looking very smart. To be reviewed later in the year. Planning Policy Review The Council discussed the next steps and how they could assist the planning group in publicising the draft policy and encouraging involvement and feed-back from local residents. Planning The Parish Council discussed two planning applications. The Council also discussed and agreed to accept Section 106 funds for the purchase of new equipment at the playing field in Downs Road East Studdal. The planning log is up and running on the website for parishioners to check local applications.
The next ordinary monthly meeting is to be held on Tuesday 3rd July in the Church Hall, East Studdal at 7.30 pm Susan Smith, Clerk to the Council 19
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Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Mongeham Drop In
Let’s be Sociable We are a very friendly group that meet from 10.30am 'til 11.45am
on the third Tuesday 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 17thJuly & Tuesday 21st August
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Disclaimer - articles may not always reflect opinion of the Parish or Editor.
The Trustees of Kingsdown’s Village Hall in Upper Street are mounting an exhibition over the weekend of 8th and 9th September, which will trace the history of St John’s Village Hall from its days as the village school, its transformation to a village hall belonging to the residents of Kingsdown, and its evolution up to the present. During our research, we have uncovered amusing stories, stormy meetings, and impressive individuals! Also on show will be pictures from around the village. However, we have also discovered that we are missing all the hall’s official records from 1999 to 2007. If you can help trace these records, please get in touch! In addition, we would like to hear from villagers interested in helping at the event, as we will be serving refreshments on both days. Please contact either Jane 01304 373 774 or Sharon 01304 27 128, or email info@kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk. Jane Banks, Village Hall Secretary On reading last week’s letter in Rural Round up concerning egotistical selfish councillors - I have to say I agree with the comments. Particularly as it is noted how unsupportive of our village they seem to be. An unfettered ego is only interested in its own ideas being put into action. The result is that the Parish Council in a final act of self evisceration and disembowelment as seen at the last meeting no longer functions as a working council. Meanwhile the Villagers would like someone with the village’s welfare at heart to give us back the litter pickers so rudely jettisoned without consulting the people who pay in through their rates which have increased massively in the past two years. The sacking of the Godden's was a very destructive act and despite the uproar Village wide, nothing has been offered in their place. This clearly is an indication of the destructive paralysis the Parish Council finds itself in. Further if there is to be a new Parish Council can there be a transparent and public posting of the way the Village income of £44,000 is spent. Why does it have to be tucked away on a website? It’s like rummaging around in someone’s digital knicker drawer trying to extract this information. The Parish notice board which is a good site to post costings has not been reinstated months after it was destroyed in an accident - just another way of keeping villagers in the dark over the former Parish Council’s affairs. Why not install a Village opinion box (if the post office will agree) where ideas and improvements can be posted to make better use of the money we do have. Did anyone explain, for example, why the virtually invisible Clerks wages were increased while the public workers, the litter pickers, were sacked? There are lots of savings to be had if people put their heads together in a co-operative way. For example the dilapidated public toilet block. It looks like an abandoned building and yet costs the Village £1,000 a month to keep open for six months of the year. A total of £6,000. This is very poor value for the Village and there must be a cheaper way to run the public convenience. The Parish Council could consider inviting a local person to BID for the job of cleaning.
Also why is DDC promoting tourism into the area and yet not apparently contributing to the amenities the tourists need? We need Villagers on the Parish Council who care about the Village as a whole, and use the Village money wisely. Suzie Mulvaney
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Local Pupils Demonstrate Budding Artistic Talent for ‘Walmer in Bloom’ 2018 Pupils from The Downs CE Primary School, demonstrated their enthusiasm for the wonders of nature during this year’s ‘Walmer in Bloom’ Poster Competition. Entries incorporated a wide variety of designs ranging from monumental castles to finely detailed floral arrangements utilising abstract patterning. Emma Cotton of The Downs School is this year’s winner of the Competition, with her resplendent hand tied bouquet of flowers thriving with buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies. Emma’s winning image will appear on the publicity leaflets and posters for the Walmer in Bloom Local Garden Competition, which will be distributed to local businesses and organisations in June. Winner of the junior Category, Laurie Kukaj, also of The Downs CE Primary School, produced a comical single flower sporting a trophy and 1st place medal. Their winning image will appear on the certificates for the School Poster Competition and the Local Garden Competition. Cllr Mrs Sue Le Chevalier, Chairman of the Walmer in Bloom Committee, attended a presentation event at The Downs School and awarded winners with certificates and art Winning design materials. Highly Commended Certificates were also awarded to Evie Brown, Ivy Carney, Tianna Maidens, Jake Ingram, Lucia De Cicco & Zara Meakins. Commended Certificates were also awarded to Amelie Niblett, Isabele Phillips & Luke Miller. Certificates of Achievement will be distributed to all pupils who took part in the competition. Cllr Sue Le Chevalier commented, ‘We would like to thank the pupils and staff of The Downs School for their time, energy and enthusiasm in supporting the School Poster Competition, which is a key aspect of the Walmer in Bloom Campaign’. Speaking about the Campaign this year, Cllr Mrs Sue Le Chevalier commented: “We are excited once again, for securing our highly respected external judge, Mrs Janine Doulton, a Royal Horticultural Society Judge. We hope that residents, businesses and other organisations will make an extra special effort to support this year’s Walmer in Bloom Local Garden Competition by contacting the Walmer Parish Office on 01304 362 363, or email clerk@walmercouncil.co.uk and nominating their front gardens. The preliminary judging takes place during the week beginning 2nd of July. For further details of how you can help the Walmer in Bloom Committee and sponsor prizes for the Local Garden Competition, contact the Parish Council office on 01304 362 363. Sarah Plews 25
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Local couple set off to
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Cllr Ray Osmond (standing) at a planning meeting. After seven years as a member of Walmer Parish Council Ray Osmond has resigned as a councillor in order to become a voluntary missionary aid worker and left for Cyprus on June 18th. The move follows a holiday in Cyprus earlier this year when Ray and his wife Celia who live in Mayers Rd., Walmer, learnt about some of the many problems facing Christian and Muslim refugees fleeing persecution or war in the middle East. They will also be working with disadvantaged Cypriot families. Ray explained: “We have committed to work voluntarily for a year with the Paphos Christian Fellowship International after seeing the organisation in action and we feel very privileged to be able to join this work. “Our decision is open-ended, meaning that if we are happy living in Cyprus we may very well stay on there. “We believe that in order to follow Christ's commands to fully love God and our neighbour, we should where necessary be prepared to step outside our comfort zone, outside our class and cultural comfortable niches to help the vulnerable.” “We also hope to be able to put into practice Jesus' concerns for the helpless and vulnerable (e.g. the homeless, the alcoholics and drug addicts) in the society immediately around us and by doing so let people know about God's saving power and gift of eternal life through the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. Councillor Sue Le Chevalier Chairman of Walmer Parish Council, told Rural Roundup: “Ray has been a dedicated, hardworking and effective councillor particularly in the field of Planning and we shall miss his commitment and knowledge. “On behalf of the whole council I want to wish Ray and Celia well as they face up to the new challenges this exciting move will generate for them.” 27
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This year saw the seventh successful Deal Classic Car show in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which was created and organised by Chris West, and opened by the husband and wife team of Vic Reeves and Nancy Sorrell Over eight hundred different classic cars some over 100 years old including Rolls Royces, Morris Minors, Aston Martins, Bond three wheelers and Mustangs, turned up. Thousands of visitors basked in the warm sun and enjoyed the music, entertainments and stalls as well as the gorgeous cars on Walmer Green which is partly sponsored by Walmer Parish Council. Hundreds of families enjoyed a delightful day on Walmer Green when during the event they also attended the ‘Kites on The Beach’ event organised by Walmer Parish Council. Including experts from the Kent Kite Flyers filling the sky with Giant Elephants, Pandas, Fish, Dragons and even an octopus, the Parish Council staff and Councillors made and distributed some 200 free kites for the children to play and learn from.
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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 Evening Worship/Holy Communion (as announced) 3rd Sunday Morning Holy Communion. Sunday Club for Children, Badminton – Knitting for the Needy Kids, Kingdom Quiz Nights Prayer Home Groups - Table Top Sales
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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 Below are the revised events listings for Walmer Chapel which are in addition to or replace regular services
15th July (Sun) 6.30pm - Brigadier Ian Dobbie of The Soldiers & Airmen Scripture Readers to speak on his work among the armed forces (communion service) 25th July (Wed.) 6.30pm - Tim Dieppe of Christian Concern to speak on contemporary issues: 'State of the Nation' followed by 'Hope of the Nation' 11th Aug (Saturday) pm - Simon Turpin from Answers in Genesis with two talks: 6.30pm "Adam: The First & the Last" 8.00pm "What does the Bible say about 'Religion'?" Doors 6pm, full cafĂŠ and literature for sale and free. Looking forward to seeing some of you. Do please let us know of your events too. Every blessing Clive Lambden for Walmer Chapel 07951 877 263 31
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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, 9th July at Ringwould Village Hall Scams and Fraud, Speaker: Steve Roberts No meeting in August.
Mongeham & Ripple WI
(formed 13th June, 1945) President:Secretary:Elizabeth Sue Case, Sleeth 01304 01304 374619 025093 Email:- susancase@rocketmail.com
Mongeham & Ripple WI meet on the Third Wednesday of each month (not Mongeham & Ripple WI meet Third Wednesday of Hall, each Mongeham month (not August) at 2.30pm (for two hours)onatthe Great Mongeham Parish August)Great at 2.30pm (for two hours) at Visitors Great Mongeham Parish Hall, Mongeham Road, Mongeham, CT14 9LL. and New members welcome. Road, Great Mongeham, CT14 9LL. Visitors and New members welcome. Next meeting will be on th Next 18 meeting beKeeping on Wednesday ??st Mark MarchWoolard Wednesday July,will Bee - Speaker: - Party AugustSpeaker - Garden
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 12th July - Afternoon Tea August - Visit to Museum & Supper
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 13th July Life as a Magistrate - Speaker: Ron Baker JP. No meeting in August. 33
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CHURCH SERVICES FOR JULY/AUGUST 2018 St John’s the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown Sundays 1st July & 5th Aug 9.30am Breakfast Church 8th July &12th Aug 9.30am Holy Communion 15th July & 19th Aug 9.30am Funday Sunday 22ndJuly & 26th Aug 9.30am Holy Communion Wednesdays -10.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
St Nicholas Church, Ringwould Sundays 1st July & 5th Aug 8th July &12th Aug 15th July & 19th Aug 22ndJuly & 26th Aug St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Sundays 1st July & 5th Aug 8th July &12th Aug 15th July & 19th Aug 22ndJuly
9.30 Holy Communion 9.30 Matins 9.30 Holy Communion 9.30 Prayer & Praise
Sunday @ 6 - Studdal Hall 11.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion 4pm Messy Church @ Studdal Hall (No Messy Church in August)
St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Sundays 1st July & 5th Aug 11.00am Morning Worship 8th July &12th Aug 11.15am Holy Communion 15th July & 19th Aug 6.00pm Evensong 22ndJuly & 26th Aug 11.15am Holy Communion 29thJuly 10.00am Cornilo Churches United Holy Communion at Ripple
St Mary’s Church - St Clare Road, Walmer Sundays 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 Sundays 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)
A special grant from Walmer’s Kent County Councillor Derek Murphy has enabled new safety barriers have been installed around the entrance to the Downs Church of England Primary School in Walmer in order to prevent parking on the pavement by selfish parents and improve the safety of pupils on their way to and from school.
Get involved with your award winning Council! Walmer Parish Council is looking for local people who are enthusiastic about Walmer and want to contribute to the future of the Parish. Vacancies have arisen on the Council following the resignation of several councillors and applications are invited from anyone over the age of 18 who lives or works within three miles of Walmer and is committed to ensuring Walmer remains a great place to live, work and visit. Chairman Cllr Sue Le Chevalier explained that the Council is looking for people from all walks of life and with a range of skills. “Perhaps you could lend your professional skills in financial management or project management? Maybe you have always fancied event planning? We need people with fresh ideas to keep our events exciting for local people and visitors. Currently we organise the Brocante, Kites on the Beach and Picnic on the Green but we would love to initiate a Sporting event. Could you lend some expert advice or enthusiasm? “Perhaps your passion is conservation and you could get involved with our work at Hawkshill? We own and manage the rare chalk grassland overlooking the English Channel to the south of Walmer Castle to ensure the space remains a beautiful place to walk explore and picnic. “Perhaps you have green fingers and would like to work with our Walmer in Bloom team or help manage our allotments? “Maybe you have an interest in the built environment and would like to be involved in shaping the development of Walmer for future generations? Our planning committee considers and comments on more than 120 applications each year. “Or perhaps you have some completely new ideas to improve and enhance the lives of Walmer residents and our many visitors and are looking for somewhere to make them happen? Whatever your interest or background, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01304 362 363 for an informal chat or to request an information pack.” Kirsty Holroyde, Clerk
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Parish Contacts Deal & District Branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Mrs Sarah Spong Treasurer:- Mrs Gill Hughes
01304 363 942 01304 364 188
Hall Bookings Kingsdown & Ringwould School
01304 373 734
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Kingsdown Village Hall
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Ringwould Village Hall
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
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Walmer Baptist Church Hall
Administrator 01304 373 853 Email:- admin@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
Walmer Parish Hall
Elaine Wickenden 01304 366 605 www.walmerparishchurches.org
Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council 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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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:- Mrs Sue Le Chevalier 07814 267 506 Email:- sue@hougoumont.co.uk Clerk:Kirsty Holroyd 01304 362 363 Email:- walmerparish@btconnect.co Kingsdown & Ringwould PCSO Jacqui Brook KCC Community Warden Mr Martin Dadd
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Walmer Parish Churches St Mary’s, St Saviour’s, and Blessed Mary of Walmer Open lives, open hands, open churches
Walmer Churches Host Deal Festival Concerts St Mary’s and St Saviour’s churches in Walmer will be hosting events organised for the Deal Music and Arts festival this year. Vicar, the Rev’d Seth Cooper, said, “It’s a real privilege to be part of this major festival every year and we are very much looking forward to this year’s concerts.” Thursday 12th July, 7.00pm St Mary’s church, St Clare Road, Walmer Academy of Ancient Music Celebrating the genius of Mozart. The programme includes his flute concertos and Symphony no1 K16 which he wrote at eight years old in London just before he travelled through Kent!
We look forward to welcoming you. www.walmerparishchurches.org - 01304 366 605 The Deal & Walmer Handelian Choral Society’s Summer concert is an orchestra accompanied concert performance of Handel’s pastoral opera, Acis and Galatea. The opera tells the tale of Acis’ love for the sea-nymph Galatea, which enrages the jealous Cyclops Polyphemus. The concert is at St George’s Church Deal, CT14 6BA on Saturday 21 st July. Tickets are £12, or £6 for students and under 16s, and are available at the Astor Theatre and on the door. Wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. 41
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Benefice Contacts Walmer Parish Churches St Mary’s, St Saviour’s, & Blessed Mary of Walmer Rector: Rev Canon Seth Cooper Elizabeth House, 32, St Mary’s Road, Walmer, CT14 7QA Email: vicar@walmerparishchurches.org 01304 366 605 www.walmerparishchurches.org
Parish of the Cornilo Churches Contact details
Rector: Rev Canon Seth Cooper Elizabeth House 32, St Mary’s Road, Walmer, Kent CT14 7QA Email: vicar@walmerparishchurches.org 01304 366 605
Associate Priest: position pending ALM’s Ann Ford John Gray
Churchwardens John Boardman
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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
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Walmer Parish Churches
St Mary’s, St Saviour’s and Blessed Mary of Walmer Parish Office:- Elizabeth House, 32 St Mary’s Rd, Walmer, CT14 7QA Telephone:- 01304 366 605 Website:- walmerparishchurches.org
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
Heart-Start 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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Tue
3rd/17th
Sat
7th
Kingsdown & Ringwould School Fayre, 12.noon—3.00pm
Wed
4th
Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from Del’s Post Office
Thur
th
4
Walmer Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm
Thur
5th
Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 2.00pm
Sat
7th
Kingsdown & Ringwould School Fayre, 12.noon—3.00pm
th
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council, Studdal Church Hall, 7.00pm Drop in, Studdal Church Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm
Sun
8
Pre-School Consultation, Kingsdown VH, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Mon
9th
Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm
Mon
9th
Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Kingsdown Village Hall, 200pm
Wed
11th/25th th
Loose Fibres, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Thur
12
Ripple Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm
Thur
12th
St Martin’s WI , Mongeham Parish Hall, 7.30pm
Fri
13th
Walmer WI Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 2.00pm
th
Sat
14
Cream Tea, St John’s Church, Kingsdown, 3.00pm—5.00pm
Mon
16th
Conservation Group, AGM, King’s Head, 7.15pm
Tues
17th
Let’s be Sociable, Church Hall, East Studdal, 10.30pm
Thur
19th
Save the Children Quiz, Deal Vics Cricket Club. 7.00 for 7.30pm
Wed
th
20
Mongeham & Ripple WI, Great Mongeham VH. 2.30om
Sat
21st
Kingsdown Rocks, at the School,
Sun
22nd
Hawksdown Walk & Talk, (see page 15)
Tue
th
24
Pop-Up Café, Ringwould Village Green, 1.00am - 12 noon
Tue
24th
School Term Ends
Aug 2nd
Thur
th
Tue
7
Wed
8th/22nd
Sun
12th th
Tea & Chat, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould, 2.00pm Drop in, Studdal Church Hall, 10.30am - 11.45am Loose Fibres, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Garden Soc. Annual Show, Kingsdown School
Mon
13
Closing Date for June Edition of Rural Roundup
Tues
21st
Let’s be Sociable, Church Hall, East Studdal, 10.30pm
Sat - Mon 25th - 27th Every
Tuesday nd
th
Every
2 & 4 Tues
Every
Tuesday
Every
Wednesday
Every
Thursday
Every
Friday
Quilt Show, Trinity Church, (details see page 7) Computer Club, Elizabeth House, Walmer, 10.00am - 12 noon St Peter’s and Paul’s Church Hall, Studdal - 3.30pm-5.00pm Walmer Knitting Group, Walmer Baptist Hall, 2pm - 4pm Zumba Gold, Community Centre, Studdal, 1.30pm - 2.30pm Bumps, Babies & Beyond. St John’s Church, K’down 9.30am - 11.30am Kingsdown Crafters, St John’s Church, K’down 1.00pm - 3.00pm
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