Rural Roundup

Sutton Church taken from the Downs. Submitted by Jean Winn

Issue Number 40 February 2014 The Community Magazine for Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham

Benefice Contacts

The Reverend Cathy Sigrist BA Hons The Rectory, Upper Street , Kingsdown CT14 8BJ 01304 373 951 Email: [email protected]

Reader Mr Norman Gilliland 9 Addelam Close, Deal CT14 9LT 01304 381 589 Email: [email protected]

ALM Mr John Gray Email: [email protected] 01304 379 941

St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown

Churchwardens Mr Bob Wiseman Email: [email protected] 01304 371 619

Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Sarah Spanner 01304 364 222

Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: [email protected] 01034 361 030

St Nicholas Church, Ringwould

Churchwardens Miss Ursula Bailey 01304 360 149 Mr Patrick MacWilliam 01304 373 888 Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Lyn Dourthe 01304 360 097 Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: [email protected] 01034 361 030

St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple

Churchwarden Dr Laurence Davey 01304 374 512 Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Rosemary Davey 01304 374 512 Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Dr Laurence Davey Email: [email protected] 01304 374 512

St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover

Churchwardens Mr J Boardman 01304 389 402 Mrs Maggie Crawley E-mail: [email protected] 01304 372 856 Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mr P Mold 01304 371 738 Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mr A Ford 01304 364 989 2 From the Benefice Registers Funerals Kingsdown 9th December - Terence Marsden Crowther 10th January – David John Staverton Digweed Sutton-by-Dover 28th November – Dorothy Childs

CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Kingsdown

FLOWER ROTA for February 2014

24th January - 6th February Tan Harrington & Margaret Gilling 7th - 20th February Jackie Colins & Lesley Dobby 21st February - 4th March Georgina Maude & Jacky Proctor Ash Wednesday 5th March: no flowers during Lent Any queries please ring Lesley Dobby 01304 373 331, Georgina Maude 01304 389 253 or Barbara Ridout 01304 361 019 A Happy New Year to everyone. I’m back in circulation again, having been very spoilt whilst staying with my son and daughter-in-law in Perth Australia. Very strange spending Christmas in temperatures up in the 40’s. Yes, I did come back to a new Great-Grandson weighing in at 8lbs 14ozs with a mop of dark hair. He’s lovely! I would say that, wouldn’t I? Another bit of good news. I have been fortunate enough to find someone to help me with the Rural Roundup. Mr Joe Wall has moved to Balmoral Road, Kingsdown with his wife Jenny. They are very experienced as they have been joint editors producing a Community Magazine for some years where they lived previously. Lucky old me, I will now only have to do half the work!!! Next month sees another year of Rural Roundup. Here we go into the fifth year. Doesn’t seem possible, does it? Time again for us to receive donations from anyone who feels they would like to contribute. Same arrangement as usual, depending which area you live in. You may hand it to your distributor, if you live in Kingsdown you may drop it into me, post it through the door of the Rectory or pop it in the box the Conservation Group has at the Post Office and they will pass it on. Ringwould residents can give their contribution to Jean Winn or drop it through the treasurer’s door. I can’t end the year without thanking everyone who helps towards making Rurual Roundup such a successful publication. Advertisers, contributors, distributors, Alan Smith, Mary Fish and Lisa Souter who do such a good job of the proof-reading and the joint treasurers Martin & Helen Rodney-Smith who have got the job so well organised. Ed. DIGNIFIED FUNERALS from £895.00 PLUS DISBURSEMENTS SULLIVAN & SON INDEPENDENT FUNERAL SERVICE 12 Beaconsfield Road, Dover,CT16 2LL 01304 201 322 Instant estimate:- sullivanandson.co.uk *Pre-paid funeral plans *24 hour personal service *A Family Concern

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4 Ringwould News correspondent:- Jean Winn Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email: [email protected]

Tea and Chat

T e a a n d C h a t meets this month on Thursday 6th February at 2pm in the church social space. Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! £1 why not come along? Last month Fred brought along some beads so we made bracelets and earings. Thanks, Fred!

ST NICHOLAS PLAYERS…….the player’s next production is a comedy called ‘The Reunion’ by Peter Gordon on 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th April. More details in Rural Roundup next month. Ringwould News continued on page 9...…...

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6 Dear Friends

It is with great sadness that Sister Aileen is leaving our Benefice and that Well Cottage is being sold. This message is to you from Sister Aileen: “Since I joined the Community of the Sisters of the Church, almost 30 years ago, I have come to accept change as part of my life. People have the idea that the Religious Life is all the same, that nothing changes. That may have been so in the past, but our modern world constantly faces us with change and Religious Communities, and the Church itself, has to be prepared to weigh things in the balance and decide what really is unimportant and can be let go of. It is almost three years since I came to Kingsdown, though in many ways it feels longer. I have got to know a lot of people, have been able to share my time and my faith within the four parishes, and have become part of the community. Now, change is called for again. My Community needs me back at the convent and as CSC has first call on my time and commitment, I need to go. By the time you are reading this, I will have moved and Well Cottage is up for sale. There are so many people I will miss greatly, so many things shared - ministry, talk, laughter. However many times I move, I always take something with me of people and places. There will always be specks of love and friendship which over the years will rise to the surface and bring a smile to my lips and a stirring of my heart. Thank you for welcoming me into your lives. Thank you, too, to the four parishes for the leaving gifts you have given me. I am overwhelmed at your generosity! There will be more things to remind me of your love and acceptance, alongside some very rich memories.” Sister Aileen leaves us with our thanks and very best wishes for the future. Yours in Christ Cathy

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First World War Centenary Commemoration This year there will be a number of local and national events in commemoration of the 1st World War. We will be opening our churches for prayer on Monday 4th August to mark the commencement of war – so please look out for further notices. Also, if anyone has a family member or friend who was lost during the war, I would love to hear from you. We will be marking Armistice Day on 11th November at services of thanksgiving and peace and would welcome your help in putting together an appropriate programme. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours in Christ Cathy

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8 Ringwould News continued………………

ST NICHOLAS 100 CLUB It’s a new year so if you are a member and haven’t yet paid your £12 for 2014 please let me have it ASAP. There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! January Winners were Kris Fowler (£20) and Jane Vian (£10) and( £5) Doreen Nightingale. If you want to join, e mail [email protected] Jean Winn

RINGWOULD READERS Our group was established in September 2010 and we meet about every four to five weeks in the Village Pub, The Five Bells. During our time we have reached a membership of 12 but due to other commitments some members have left; we have a ‘core membership’ of seven now and would welcome any lady who lives in Ringwould and would like to join us. Titles for reading are chosen by the membership of the group and we try to read a wide range of traditional and modern authors. Our meetings are relaxed and fun! Please contact me if you are interested in joining our group. Frances Evison Email: [email protected]

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The Government have promised to help those living in rural areas through their Make Kent Quicker Project. Companies have been asked to tender but it appears that smaller areas like ours are still unlikely to benefit from any new upgrades.

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Auction of Quality Items St John’s Heritage Association is holding an Auction of Quality Items in St John’s Church, Kingsdown, on Friday 28th February 2014, commencing at 8.00pm prompt. Punters are invited to bring quality items with them for auctioning and a minimum of 50% of all proceeds are to be given to the church. All items unsold are to be taken back home by their owners. The doors will open at 6.30pm to enable items to be numbered, displayed and examined by prospective buyers. Sellers are requested to note their names on the underside of items to be sold to enable their percentage of the sale price to be returned to them. A book will be kept of all items sold and purchasers will be required to settle their purchases at the end of the Auction. Cheques are be made out to St John’s Heritage Association. The percentage that is to be returned to the sellers will be forwarded to them within the following week. There will be no entry fee but donations for refreshments, which will be available prior to the Auction, would be appreciated. Any queries, please contact David Dobby at [email protected] or 01304 373 331.

KINGSDOWN CAROL SINGERS Our thanks to everyone who came out and joined in the carol singing. Hope you all enjoyed it and will come again next year. Thanks to everybody who gave so generously. We raised £1716.46 this year. All the money has been given to Kingsdown Church Fabric Fund and The Mission to Seafarers. Finally, thanks to those households that offered us refreshments - they were very welcome. Best wishes for 2014. Sylvia, Sue and Dinah * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GARAGE SAFARI 2014 Our Fifth Kingsdown Garage Safari will be held on Sunday 11th May Stalls outside your home or at the Village Hall cost £10.00. and all profits go to local causes. Full details of how to book will appear nearer the time. Rex & Rita * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This year the Funday Sunday services are based around the Old Testament stories. With stories, songs, activities, food and fun!

Come along to St John’s Church, Kingsdown at 11am on Sunday 16th February to learn about Noah, or Sunday 16th March to find out what the Tower of Babel was all about.

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12 Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School Head teacher - Jo Hygate Glen Road, Kingsdown, CT14 8DD Tel: 01304 373 734 Secretary - Email: [email protected]

By the time you read this, we will be well into the first term of

2014. Over this academic year the school is supporting two charities – Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Demelza House. These charities were chosen by the children in Years 5 & 6, and the fundraising is being led by our charity monitors – Jamie, Ronnie and Luke. Fundraising events planned include a ‘Clown Day’ and speakers from both charities have led Jo Hygate assemblies in school. As well as supporting these two charities the school held a one off fundraising event for ‘Save the Children’ Charity. After a fascinating talk by Sarah Spong from Save the Children about the tragic events in the Philippines. A request came from the School Council to see what we could do to help. In response to this request Mrs Waite organised one of her famous ‘Big Breakfasts’ for the children and their parents raising £289.56. Finally, as this article has focussed on charity work, it is fitting to mention that one of our children has recently received an award for the fundraising events she organises in her own time. Stephanie, from the Bears, has currently raised almost £3000 which has been divided between The Rainbow Child Foundation, Kent Air Ambulance, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Lullaby and the local Carnival Association in Deal. Stephanie was selected as the Junior Face of the South East run by Face of the Globe and went on to Paris for the Grand Final in October. Just before Christmas she was awarded the Young Fundraiser of the Year, spon- sored by KM newspapers and Ward & Partners Estate Agents. Stephanie is also entering the Miss Butterfly Beauty Queen on the 15th March, which will be at the Guildhall in Sandwich and for this she will be raising funds for East Kent Headway and My Butterfly Family. Well done, Stephanie - we are really proud of you. Jo Hygate

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14 Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council Clerk:- Katie Amaouche, Inglewood, Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8BP Tel:- 01304 729 081 Email: [email protected] http://www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

The monthly Parish Council Meeting took place on Monday 13th January at Kingsdown Village Hall. Councillors finalised the budget for the financial year 2014/15 and are excited about new projects that will hopefully take place in the coming year. These include improving Kingsdown Toilets to make them a more pleasant facility, introducing a 20s plenty scheme, setting up a Garden in Bloom competition and an increase in footpath maintenance. District Councillor Sue Le Chevalier was in attendance and explained she was liaising with Dover District Council in regards to the damage to the Sea Wall in Kingsdown and will keep the Parish Council informed. The Parish Council hope residents are feeling the benefit of the newly re-surfaced footpath between The Rise and Upper Street and would like to express their thanks to Pam Hough who alerted the Council to the uneven surface along the footpath. The next meeting of Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council takes place on Monday 10th February 2014 at The Learning Opportunities Centre, Ringwould. Following interviews to co-opt a Parish Councillor to fill a vacancy for the next fifteen months, Councillors are pleased that Mr James Murray has accepted the position. Mrs K Amaouche (Clerk to the Council)

Rural Roundup Editor:- Doreen Clark, Popinjay Balmoral Road, Kingsdown. CT14 8DB Tel:- 01304 362 333 - Email:- [email protected] Treasurers:- Mr Martin & Mrs Helen Rodney-Smith 2 Ringwould Cottage, Back Street, Ringwould, Deal, Kent CT14 8HN Tel:- 01304 373 795 [email protected]. Rates for advertising - Copy to Editor (Adverts accepted providing appropriate space is available)

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Dear Villagers, The beginning of another year is upon us and this brings new hopes, and plans, for further improvements to our Village Hall. It has been another busy time with continued maintenance and installations of new equipment. The revenue stream has improved yet again, as a result of increased usage, and further grants that have been obtained to help the projects along. The management, responsibility, and the running of the Hall, is carried out by a voluntary committee of Trustees who act on behalf of the community as a not for profit organisation, and are governed by Charity Commission Law. This Committee is formed by the nomination of one representative, from each user group and four elected Village representatives at the Annual General Meeting each year. The AGM this year is to be held on Wednesday 26th March at 7.00pm and this will be your opportunity to come along and participate in discussion, and put any questions you may have about the Hall to the Trustees. There are four vacancies for Village Representatives and if you would like to be involved (or know someone who would like to be involved) in the running of the hall on behalf of the community, please send an expression of interest by email to Jane Banks, Secretary, [email protected] or Anthony Graham - [email protected] or you can ring them on the following numbers Jane Tel: 01304 373 774 or Anthony Tel: 01304 361 043 You will be advised about the requirements and responsibilities as laid down in the governing Deed of Trust, and a short explanation will be sent to you so you can see if you are eligible and happy to become involved. The opportunity is open to applicants 18 years and over, living within the prescribed boundaries of the Village. The election and appointment will be administered at the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

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18 Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email: [email protected]

Tea and Chat in Ripple…The December Tea and Chat meeting was held in Ripple Village Hall on December 9th. The main event of the meeting was the now traditional ‘Celebration of Christmas’ with seasonal readings and Christmas Carols. The well attended Christmas Lunch was held in the Plough Inn on December 9th. Our thanks go to the Plough who again hosted the event. The first meeting of 2014 was held in the Village Hall on January 12th. The meeting was again persuaded to enjoy a Quiz, which was variously described as ‘easy to medium’ by the compilers or ‘totally impossible’ by Tea and Chat. We were joined at the meeting by our new PCSO, Kerry Skirrow. She can be contacted by telephone on the following number: Mobile: 07989 992 465. Kerry’s area is Ripple, Guston, Langdon, Martin and St. Margarets. The next Tea and Chat meeting will be in Ripple Village Hall on Monday, February 10th at 2.00pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ripple Village Hall….At the October meeting, the Committee agreed that the cost of hiring the Hall would be increased by 20%, starting on January 1st , 2014. The new hiring charges are summarised in the notice reproduced below: RIPPLE VILLAGE HALL – REVISED HIRE CHARGES FROM JANUARY, 2014 A new scale of hiring charges for Ripple Village Hall will be introduced from January 1st 2014. The new charges, based on an increase of 20% over current charges, are given below. The increase has been brought about by the escalating costs of running and maintaining the Hall, particularly heating, lighting and insurance. This is the first increase in Hall hiring charges since 2007. The cost of hiring the Hall will now be based on £6.00 per hour, with a minimum of 2 hours hire and calculated in whole hours. Hours of Hire 2 3 4 5 6 and above £12 £18 £24 £30 £36 The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ripple….The various church services over the Christmas period were well attended, starting with the Christingle and con- cluding with the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. During the strong winds in December, a number of tiles on the church roof were dislodged and some were broken. This damage has now been repaired. Similarly, two trees which were blown down in the churchyard have been cut up and removed. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bingo Club...The Bingo Club meetings during February will be held on February 4th and February 18th. The dates in March will also be the 14th and 18th. The dates in March will also be the 14th and 18th 19 BAY GAS FOR HIRE SERVICES 22 years British Gas Experience

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20 Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Clerk: Veronica Harrop (Ronnie) Homestead Farm, Homestead Lane, East Studdal, Dover CT15 5BU 01304 375 142 Email: [email protected]

SUTTON PCC 100 CLUB…..The lucky winners of the bumper Christmas draw were: 4 Branton, 49 Crawley, 14 Spence. Well done! Subscriptions for 2014 are now due It's never too late to join. Just call Maggie on 372 856 or email me [email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council. Some comments arising from Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting. 1. At the request of the Parish Council the Tree Warden called on several houses in Sutton Parish and asked them if they would have their overhanging trees cut back so that they did not obstruct the highway. Some of the requests were carried out promptly and others are still to be dealt with. 2. Dover District Councillors at the meeting said that the new Business Park at Bettshanger was making good progress and that Hadlow College were forging ahead with their plans to move into the Bettshanger site. The Business Park at Sandwich has several small and large industries joining the park which is excellent for the local econ- omy and employment. 3. A letter from Sutton Parish was sent to DDC Planning Dept. in support of Eythorne Parish Council’s refusal to have two wind turbines erected within their Parish. Standing at 100m high the turbines would be erected at ‘Barville Farm’, Waldershare and Thornton Lane, Eastry. 3. Carolyn Clews has made some additions to the Parish website. She would love parishioners to send her any articles of interest and photos to her which she can put on the site. Anyone may submit a poem for the month which can be sent to: www.suttonbydoverpckentparishes.gov.uk 4. Trustees of the ‘John Foche and Cushire Charity’ delivered 26 Christmas food hampers to residents of the parish. This was the most hampers they had delivered in any one year and were able to do so as the charity had done well in its investments this year. 5. The residents of Ashley bought a Christmas tree and stood it on the Village Green in front of ‘The Three Horse Shoes’ old pub, between Studdal and Ashley. The tree was adorned with lights and decorations. To celebrate Christmas and the switching on of the lights residents sang Carols round the tree with a mince pie and mulled wine. It was a lovely community get together. Many thanks to Ron and Val for their hostessing! Veronica Harrop - Parish Clerk

Let’s be Sociable We are a very friendly group that meet from 10.30 ‘til 11.45am on the third Tuesday of every month, usually in the Church Hall, Downs Rd, Studdal. There is always a Bring and Buy stall, with home-made jams and local grown vegetables etc. and a Raffle. So come for a chat and a hot drink. Everyone is welcome and all the proceeds go to charities.

Drop in.....for coffee, cake and chat Everyone is welcome! ...to join us for a drink and a chat – we meet on alternate Monday mornings 9:30 – 11 in Studdal Church Hall. February’s meetings are on the 10th and the 24th - do come and join us if you can! 21

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Contact Booking Clerk - 01304 363 361 22 What a soggy, wet Christmas we had! We were down in Devon and I thought we would either grow wings or webbed feet. But we were fortunate compared with a lot of people, with just very high winds and rain. Travelling was a different matter – it took nine hours to get back to Kent!!! Whilst down there a relative of mine came in with a very large box and told me to share the contents with my brother in law (who is also a gardener). We had hit the jackpot! It contained bulbs! This year's (2013) left overs from a very famous grower who lives in their village. Daffodils, Narcissi, Hyacinths, Crocus, Tulips and one very lonely Amaryllis bulb which alone must have been worth a great amount. We divided them by the lucky dip method and my share has been potted up and hopefully will give a splendid show in the Spring. I am even going to take some Daffodils called 'Sir Winston Chur- chill' over to USA - guess who will be planting them. I am writing this at the end of 2013 as I have to go over the big pond for an unexpected visit, so please can I wish you all a Happy New Year for 2014. The February meeting has yet to be arranged, but please come and join us. Keep warm and safe. Susan Martin. Chairman

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24 KINGSDOWN ROCKS on Saturday 2nd August at Kingsdown School Field

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26 CLIMATE CHANGE IS HAPPENING…Pat Crawford

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Midway through last year the government produced a document entitled ‘Future of Farming Review report’. The foreward contained an interesting phrase; ‘Fortunately as a country we have now accepted that food security is an issue’. I guess it all depends how ‘country’ is interpreted in this context. If it means people in government, then it is probably true. If it means the general public has lucid understanding of the issues involved, then it’s probably a defective analysis. The public attitude to ‘food security’ is polarised. There are those who don’t even recognise the phrase. There are those who are not interested - who might even consider it ‘rubbish’. There are those who are vaguely interested but cannot see what they can do about it - and therefore see no point in worrying! Then there are those who do understand the enormity of the issues con- cerned, bend the ears of relatives, friends and colleagues, attempt to put various measures into place, support local farmers and growers, promote local food enterprises, join a grower group or set up their own kitchen garden - pos- sibly make adjustments to their eating habits. The challenges aren’t going away. The extreme weather we have already experienced this year brings some of the problems into sharp focus. Flooding is an obvious issue and some crops are likely to be suffering badly. Less obvious, the weather has been particularly mild. Good in respect of the fact that it has reduced household heating needs - but it is not without potential negative aspects. Some trees are in bud at the time of writing (before mid-January). Top fruit will be badly affected if trees come into blossom early and we then get severe frosts. Similar problems will affect other food production sectors. Farmers and growers are faced by huge challenges. Collectively they manage the larger part of our land; they are tasked with producing more food using fewer resources whilst at the same time paying greater attention to the environment and the importance of biodiversity – all against the background of climate change. The farming industry in this country – and globally – needs to attract new entrants at graduate, post-graduate, skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled levels. The biggest obstacle to recruitment is the failure of schools, careers advisors, parents - and young people - to appreciate that the farming industry offers pro- gressive, fulfilling and stimulating career opportunities. Too often the industry is not understood at all – or it is perceived as unrewarding, badly paid and lacking opportunities for progression. Arguably, food security will not be achieved in this country – or globally – unless the problem of recruitment can be overcome. The issues are vast. The farming industry - and ability to manage food security - depend on attracting the right entrants, continuous training, proactivity rather than reactivity - and planning for tomorrow’s needs rather than those of yesterday! Pat Crawford can be contacted: 07771 635 684 [email protected] 27 CHIROPODIST / PODIATRIST HPC REGISTERED TOWN & COUNTRY

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30 Letter from Cornwall………………..

Six or Seven Little Words.

I was taking my ease. Seated in the lounge and gazing at the sideboard upon which rests the accumulated clutter of the years. Reminders of places and people known long ago. A carved, wooden, upright Viking complete with horned helmet, spear and shield and sporting a full red beard and a blank stare and gracing the top shelf. Known to me as `Eric the Red’ and a souvenir of a brief sojourn at Stavanger courtesy of the Royal Norwegian Air Force. In those long gone days we took our aircraft abroad to be handled by friendly forces, a `familiarisation’ exercise.

Another shelf and thereupon a couple of small greenstone carved busts acquired at Simonstown. Two inches or so tall and each a reminder of a graceful young South African woman from whom they were bought during a visit to her country with Italian friends. And in the cupboards flanking those shelves a collection of drinking glasses, mostly for beer (or lager) and bought from inns and gasthofs across Europe from the Nether- lands to the Czech Republic and Portugal to Rhodes. Scan the names with me? Dortmunder thier pils; La Slavia bieres des gourmets; Kronenbourg; Hannen alt grosse alt-bier-brauerei Deutschlands; Burger-& Engelbrau biere Memmingen; Linden-pils dein Westfallentrunk. No, they don’t roll off the tongue but how congenial it was over the years to socialise with the locals and acquire souvenirs and memories!

So it was no trouble that Sunday lunchtime to let the mind wander across the years. Which gave me a thirst. And so to the kitchen to put the kettle on. I picked up a black mug (Celia would remember them) bought some years ago from the village post office. A mysterious, magical, mug. Add the boiling water to the teabag and that mug is transformed. A tranquil scene of the sea with moored ferry; the panorama now in gor- geous orange, mauve, yellow, black and blue colours. It took me back. No passing visitor to the place this time but to our home in Kent of thirteen years. The inscription around the base of the mug tells it all. “I’ve seen the Sunrise at Kingsdown.” Aaah! Tony Burt

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32 SECRETARY :- Kathy Erridge Tel: 01304 373 402 Meetings are held at 2.00pm on the second Monday of each month (except Aug) at Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street or Ringwould

Village Hall, Dover Road. Prue Bell transported us to the realms of mermaids and fishermen in love, as she showed us a collection of the quilts she has designed and made to depict what she observes on her daily walks on Kingsdown beach and in Upper Street, (does a mermaid really swim in the sea, as she believes?). Her beautiful designs are sometimes almost spiritual in content, sometimes quirky, but always an expression of her imaginative personality. We had almost a full house for our first meeting of the New Year. We have some interesting events to look forward to. John Craven will be the speaker at the Annual Meeting in Folkestone in March; a knitting group is planned; the weekly walking group and the canasta group, continue to grow. Further ahead, there will be a visit to Cats at the Marlowe in June, and a coach to the Kent Show in July. We have a lot of fun together in our WI, sometimes members are persuaded to make a fool of themselves, as the picture on this page shows! You too could be sharing our fun! Next month we are hearing why Dungeness is special, come and join us! Christine Smith Happy Birthday to all with Birthdays in February:- 4th Christine Smith, 11th Masheeda Downing, 12th Doreen Clark, 13th Kathy Erridge, 16th Avril Woolf, 20th Rita Ross, 23rd Margaret Ludwig, 25th Glenys Fowler, 25th Kathy Gordon,

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34 Calendar of Events 2014

February 2014

Tues 4th Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting. Studdal Church, 7.30pm

Tues 4th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm

Wed 5th Kingsdown Lunch Club, details from The Post Office

Thur 6th Tea & Chat, Ringwould, 2.00pm

Sat 8th Kingsdown Rock, Race Night, The King’s Head

Mon 10th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am

Mon 10th WI Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, 2.00pm

Mon 10th Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall, 2.00pm

Mon 10th Closing date for March issue of Rural Roundup Mon 101h R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Ringwould, 7.30pm

Tues 11th Kingsdown Conservation Group Meeting, Ki’down School, 7.30pm

Wed 12th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Fri 14th Schools Break-up

Sun 16th Funday Sunday, St John’s Church, Kingsdown, 11.00am

Tues 18th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm

Tues 18th Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall 10..30am - 11.45am

Sun 23rd Snowdrop Walk, Swarling Manor, 11.00am—3.00pm

Sun 23rd Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, Zetland Arms, from 11.30pm

Sun 23rd Messy Church, Studdal Hall, 4.00pm

Mon 24th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am

Mon 24th Kingsdown Garden Society AGM, Kingsdown School, 7.45pm

Mon 24th Schools return

Wed 26th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30am

Fri 28th St John’s Heritage Ass. Auction. St John’s Church, K’down, 6.30pm

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Deal & Dist branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Sarah Spong 01304 363 942 Secretary:- Jane Samuel 01304 361 013 12th Deal Scout Group Scout Leader:- Chairmay Van de Merwe 01304 382 274 Kingsdown Angling Club Chairman:- Mr Richard Appleford 01304 368 804 Secretary:- Danny Bacon Mobile: 07815 134 658 1st Kingsdown Brownies & Guides Brown Owl & Unit Leader:- Miss S Griffiths 01034 367 124 Kingsdown Conservation Group Contact:- Chairman Mr Philip Evemy 01304 366 628 Kingsdown Garden Society Chairman:- Mrs Sue Martin 01304 363 917 Secretary:- Mr T Ridley-Ellis 01304 381 084 Kingsdown Music Society Chairman:- Mrs Pat Grant 01304 363 991 Secretary:- Mrs S Glaze 01304 369 142 Kingsdown Parent & Toddler Group Contact:- Mrs Amy Bridges Mobile: 07841 702 249 Kingsdown Pre School Chairman:- Mrs Raeanne Nightingale 01304 360 330 Secretary:- Mrs Rossie Charnley 01304 361 387 Kingsdown & Ringwould Women's Institute President:- Mrs Elizabeth Bembridge 01304 374 630 Secretary:- Mrs Kathy Erridge 01304 373 402 Kingsdown Table Tennis Club Mike Thompson Mobile: 07771 9041240 01304 380 275 Loose Fibres Craft Group Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778 MS Society Thanet & Deal Helpline Mobile: 07968 123 059 Ringwould History Society Chairman:- Mrs Jennifer Van Lens 01304 371 289 Secretary:- Mrs Mary Read 01304 363 528 Ripple Bingo Club Mrs Daphne Lee 01304 365 573 Ripple Tea & Chat Mrs Rosemary Davey 01304 374 512 Ripple Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator:- Mr Roger Chatfield 01304 363 912 St John’s Herritage Association Contact:- Norman Gilliland 01304 381 589 St Nicholas Players Chairman:- Mr B Munro 01304 372 065 Secretary:- Miss Janet Alcock 01304 367 453 Sutton Spectrum Club for children Church Hall Studdal Tuesdays 4.00pm - 6.00pm (term time) Organiser:- Mrs Maggie Crawley 01304 372 856 38 Parish Contacts

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Kingsdown & Ringwould School Maggi Bowden (Sec) 01304 373 734 Kingsdown Village Hall Mike Glavin Mobile: 07817 655 953 Email: [email protected] Ringwould Village Hall Mrs Mary Read 01304 363 528 Ripple Village Hall Mrs P Scott-Bradford Mob:07967 307 440 Studdal Church Hall Mrs Claire McLaren 01304 371 274 Sutton Community Centre Booking Clerk 01304 363 361

Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council Chairman: Mr Patrick MacWilliam Sunraker, Back Street, Ringwould CT14 8H 01304 373 888 Email: [email protected] Clerk: Mrs Katie Amaouche Inglewood, Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8BP 01304 729 081 Email: [email protected]

Kingsdown & Ringwould Community Warden & PCSO Community Warden, Malcolm Wells Mobile: 07969 584 181 PCSO, (new non-emergency number) 101

Ripple Parish Council Chairman: Mrs Daphne Lee Eastchurch, Sutton Rd., Ripple CT14 8JA 01304 365 573 Clerk: Mrs Kath Hastilow 01304 372 235 Email:- [email protected]

Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Clerk: Veronica Harrop (Ronnie) Homestead Farm, Homestead Lane, East Studdal , Dover CT15 5BU 01304 375 142 Email: [email protected]

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Some Diary Dates For 2014. For more details see our website or contact Rosie Bolton on 365 963

February 11th - 7.30 for 8.00pm at Kingsdown School Talk by Peter Legg about The Goodwin Sands and Dover straits.

May 3rd - 5.30 to 7.30pm join Janet Alcock and John Barker for visit to South Foreland Lighthouse and National Trust Property.

May 10th - 6.00 to 8.00am Dawn Chorus Walk led by a member of Sandwich Bay Observatory. Followed by breakfast.

May 1st - Kingsdown Garage Safari.