Rural Roundup

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Issue Number 45 July/August 2014 The Community Magazine for Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham

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2 Hello all, If you are an ardent reader of Rural Roundup you will probably hold your hands up in horror when you open this edition. I have had a good shake-up of the pages, primarily to share the colour pages and give each village its fair share. Also to allocate the even pages to the adverts without them being mixed up with the editorial. To help you to easily find what you are looking for I have included an index on page 39. I do hope you approve. I welcome any comments. To add to my problems this month I was a victim of BT’s new re-organisation and my Rural Roundup emails were blocked and I only received them when I called my ‘Computer Expert’ in to sort me out and he spent nearly three hours to get me up and working again!!! So I do hope I eventually have picked up all the copy and have not missed anything out. Apologies if I have. By the tone of Cathy’s letter, you have come up trumps with her request for financial help to maintain the Churches in our villages. As she points out it is not too late to do something about it now, if your envelope is still hanging around do pop something in it (however small) and pass it on to her. I hope those of you who live in Kingsdown or Ringwould are taking advantage of the lovely weather we are having to get out into your gardens and spruce them up ready for the Parish Councillors to choose the most attractive garden or front verge when they tour the area at the end of July. As you are probably aware this issue is a dual one for July and August. I do hope you all have a good summer and I will speak to you again in September. Doreen Clark Ed

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:- [email protected]. Rates for advertising - Copy to Editor. (Adverts accepted providing space is available) Whole-page single edition £35.25 - Whole-page Annual (10 issues) £325.00 Half-page single edition £19.00 - Half-page Annual (10 issues) £165.00 Third-page single edition £14.00 - Third-page Annual (10 issues) £115.00 Quarter-page single edition £11.00 - Quarter-Page Annual (10 issues) £85.00 Sixth-page single edition £8.00 - Sixth-page Annual (10 issues) £55.00 Colour 10% extra 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 the opinion of the Church, Parish or Editor. © Rural Roundup 2010 3

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4 Kingsdown News correspondent:- Barbara Brooker 51 Balmoral Road. Kingsdown CT14 8BY Tel:- 01304 369 537 or Email the editor direct to [email protected] Rural Roundup Distributor - Lesley Dobby Spring Cottage, The Avenue, Kingsdown, CT14 8DX Tel:- 01304 373 331

Kingsdown Rocks Saturday 2nd August Midday till 11.00pm

Can you spare an hour or two to help on the gate or in the tea tent? If so please contact Stephen on 01304 367 586 or there is a form in the Post Office. Funday Sunday! We are holding another Pet Service Bring your pets to church! On Sunday 20th July in St John’s Church, Kingsdown.

This service is at 9.30am.

HIRE ST JOHN’S (KINGSDOWN) This is a short informal service VILLAGE HALL with fun competitions, prizes and blessing of pets. Registered Charity Number 302777

Funday Sunday! For all social occasions, parties, th receptions & meetings. On Sunday 17 August our informal

service is at 9.30am in LARGE MAIN HALL (for up to100) with well equipped kitchen

LOWER HALL (for up to 24) St John’s Church, Kingsdown. with tea-making facilities The theme is ‘The Sea’ Come and hear the story of Moses, make Booking Secretary: some crafts, and play some games. Jane Banks We plan to end the service on the beach. Tel:- 01304 373 774 Bring a snack or games to enjoy on the beach kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk afterwards. Ice pops provided!

KINGSDOWN ROCKS - Forthcoming events for 2014 Saturday 12th July Music Quiz at Kingsdown School Saturday 19th July Race Night at The Kingshead Public House

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6 Kingsdown cont………………... CAN YOU HELP? KINGSDOWN & RINGWOULD CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL ( St John’s Village Hall Kinsdown) “A school for the purposes of educating the children, artisans and working people of Kingsdown and Ringwould” A building paid for by the Curling family of Kingsdown House, opened in 1843 and closed on 31st December 1937. I am a relatively new resident of Kingsdown and an enthusiastic amateur historian. As a small part of World War1 commemorations I am very keen to write a short article on the lives of the boys who went to the old school in the village hall who later fought for their country, lost their lives and are now remem- bered on the World War1 memorial in the church. I am particularly keen to track down any information, family histories, memories or photographs of the old school If you can help please contact me: Jenny Wall Telephone: 369903 or 62 Balmoral Road or [email protected]

St John’s Heritage Association, Kingsdown

SECRETARY WANTED

Due to the change of jobs and relocation to another county of our current Secretary, your Association needs to appoint a new Secretary. The Association meets every 2/3 months and we need someone who can attend meetings, take the Minutes, and then circulate them to committee members. It’s not a very onerous position and, unfortunately, there is no remuneration other than personal satisfaction in knowing that you’re doing something for Kingsdown and will be helping to preserve the future of YOUR local church for many years to come. If you are interested, or would like to know a little more information then please contact Norman Gilliland (tel:- 381 589 or to [email protected])

ADVANCE NOTICE!

Following on from our successful CHRISTMAS MARKET last year, we are going to do something similar this year on Thursday 4th December! Tamarisk of Deal have agreed to be part of the Market again and if anyone would like to help in any way – by ‘renting’ a table or giving general assis- tance during the evening then please contact Norman Gilliland (tel:- 381 589 or to [email protected]) Norman Gilliland

Kingsdown Parochial Church Council thank all those who attended our Operatic Concert in May and for your support. The event raised a net £500 for the Church Fabric Fund. David Dobby 7 Marlborough Road, Deal, CT14 9LE Tel:- (01304) 380 492 Fax:- (01304) 381 909

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8 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

Many items were discussed at the June Parish Council Meeting: The Parish Council have now adopted a grant application form which is available for community groups/organisations and individuals to complete for funding for community projects that would benefit residents within the Parish. For more details please visit the Parish Council website, or contact the Clerk, details are at the top of the page. The Parish Council are working with Kent County Council Transportation team in regards to improving bus services in Kingsdown. Councillors will be contacting Kent County Council to try and implement a 20mph speed limit in some parts of the Parish. The Parish Council are still carrying out work to the exterior of the Kingsdown Toilets, the food bin has now been replaced by a large refuse bin. The Parish Council issued a statement in regards to the reasons why they will not be proceeding with a Neighbourhood or Village Plan. The statement is on the Parish website and on the notice boards in both villages. Community Warden supervisor Nick Thistle was in attendance and explained that resources were stretched for Community Wardens due to budget cuts. Kent County Council Member Steve Manion informed the Parish Council that the public enquiry regarding Coldblow Woods has began. Judging for Front Gardens in Bloom takes place the week of 12 July, please contact the Clerk to enter your garden! Prizes will be awarded for the best front gardens in both villages! The next Parish Council meeting takes place on Monday 14 July at Kingsdown Village

Hall 7.30pm. Dr Griffiths, Chairman of The Kent Men of the Trees will be in attendance to talk to Councillors and members of the public Superfast Broadband and phones about the organisation. All our welcome to without the need for a telephone line. attend. Superfast broadband is being brought to Mrs Katie Amaouche Clerk to the Council. Ringwould and surrounding areas by Vfast in conjunction with St Nicholas Church Ringwould. In early July the service will be available for customers in this area and uses fixed wireless technology. The service provided by Vfast is totally independent of your existing telephone connection and allows customers to have broadband and a telephone service without the need for a telephone line.So if you want broadband and phones but do not want to pay for a telephone line you need Vfast To place an order go to the website www.vfast.co.uk

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As part of the New National Curriculum, which comes into force from September 2014, there is an expectation that the children learn more about the natural environment. This includes the children growing, preparing and cooking their own food. To facilitate this, part of the school field has been turned into an allotment area, including growing boxes and a shed. All Jo Hygate of these have now been planted up and we look forward to using the fresh produce grown in future cooking sessions. Many thanks to Mrs Rogers who has worked extremely hard on this and other projects linked to our outdoor education. You may be aware that Mr Hewitt will be leaving us at the end of the academic year, to take up a teaching position in London. We will really miss him at Kingsdown but wish him all the best in the future. Jo Hygate

TERM DATES 2014/2015

Term 1 Start:- Thursday 4th Sept Finish:-Thursday 23rd Oct Term 2 Start:- Tuesday 4th Nov Finish:- Friday 19th Dec 2015 Term 3 Start:- Tuesday 6th Jan Finish:- Friday 13th Feb Term 4 Start:- Mon 23rd Feb Finish:- Wed 1st April Term 5 Start:- Mon 20th April Finish:- Fri 22nd May School closed Mon 4th May (Bank Holiday) Term 6 Start:- Tues 2nd June Finish:- Friday 24th July

Kingsdown and Ringwould School’s Carnival themed Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday July 5th from 12noon until 2pm. Please support the PTFA and come along for a BBQ, Try our candy floss, have a go at the coconut shy and the bouncy castle, watch performances of dance and karate, and try your luck on the stalls. Raffle tickets will be on sale before and during the event. Donations will be much appreciated. Please contact the school on 01304 373 734, Leanne on 07792 170 193 Or e-mail [email protected] for further details.

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

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Tea and Chat meets this month on Thursday 3th July, at 2pm in the church social space. And on 7th August it will be our Summer Tea in the Winn’s garden at Chilterns, Back St (Unless Wet) We’ve had scorching weather for the last two years so we will keep hoping for a third! Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat £1 Everybody Welcome so why not join us! Jean Winn FOR HIRE

RINGWOULD VILLAGE HALL

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Look out for full details around the local Contact: Bookings Secretary: Mrs M Read villages and in the Press during July 01304 363 528 or visit: www.hallshire.com 13 SUSAN FAIRLEY G.O.S.C Eastling Wood Firewood

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14 RINGWOULD HISTORY SOCIETY A Weekend of Events to Commemorate The Anniversary of the First World War In Memory of Those who Lost the Lives and Served their Country

RINGWOULD VILLAGE HALL Saturday & Sunday 1914 1918 1914 1918 2nd & 3rd August

Throughout the weekend Exhibition of Memorabilia, Film Show, Historical Talk and Childrens’ Quiz

Refreshments available throughout the event.

Please come and support us Look out for full details around the local villages and in the Press during July

The Warden’s Column I feel a bit like Cassandra of Ancient, bringing doom and gloom. 1. Thefts from cars a. There have been a number of thefts from cars in the Walmer area. b. The majority of these thefts have been from unlocked cars and were for items that could be carried away easily; satnavs, mobile phones, cash etc. c. Historically when these thefts have occurred in Walmer they appear to move along the coast to Kingsdown, Ringwould and then St Margaret’s. d. Please, if you ae leaving your car unattended for any length of time, no matter how short, preferably remove any attractive items or failing that don’t leave them on display in the car. 2 Thefts from sheds a. Walmer again has just had a spate of thefts from sheds and it is likely the perpetrators will move along the coast. Ensure that if you have anything of value in your shed, lock it and invest in a shed alarm. b. If you have nothing in your shed worth stealing don’t bother to lock it. That saves damage to the door or lock. 3. Underhand trading a. There are companies who offer free samples for an amount, payable by credit card, to cover postage about £3.95 or the like. Sounds good. b. Be aware very aware that these “free samples” are far from free c. Hidden away in the depths of the small print is a clause saying that unless you cancel within 14 days you be subscribing to their product for a monthly amount. This amount, in one case that I know, of £89.85 d. Perpetrators will move along the coast. .

To all those who have said that they have not seen me quite so often as they used to, I apologise, but because of cutbacks I now cover a larger area (most of Deal), so consequently I only spend between one or two days in Ringwould and Kingsdown per week. However, I hope you will agree better a Warden for only one or two days rather than no days. I will still respond to incidents which are reported to me at any time that I am on duty. Malcolm Wells, Kent Community Warden, 07969 584 181

Foot note:- Since Malcolm’s report it has been brought to my attention that two mattresses have been dumped in Sea Road Kingsdown, Please dispose of your unwanted items though the correct channels, don’t litter our lovely villages. Ed 15 The PLOUGH INN Ripple Church Lane Ripple Deal CT14 8JH 01304 360209 em: [email protected]

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16 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 Brian Maynard and Mr Peter Dodkins 01304 381 075 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 17 BAY GAS Carpet Cleaning Over 7,910 Local Clients Have Trusted SERVICES Us To Safely Clean Their 6.5 Million Sq 22 years Feet of Carpets And 1000,s of Chairs and British Gas Experience Sofas in Our 24 Years As Internationally Qualified Cleaning Specialists.

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18 From the Benefice Registers

Wedding Kingsdown Megan Perks and Michael Hare - 14th June Funerals Kingsdown Betty Lucy Ives - 30th May Alfred Thomas Maxwell Hawken - 18th June Anne Elizabeth Baitup - 23rd June

Church Services July & August 2014 6th July - Kingsdown 9.30 Holy Communion 3rd Aug. Kingsdown 9.30 Holy Communion Ringwould 9.30 Holy Communion Ringwould 9.30 Holy Communion Sutton Sunday@6 Studdal Hall Sutton Sunday@6 Studdal Hall Ripple 11am Morning Prayer Ripple 11am Morning Prayer 13th July Kingsdown 9.30 Holy Communion 10th Aug. Kingsdown 9.30 Holy Communion Ringwould 9.30 (BCP) Matins Ringwould 9.30 (BCP) Matins Sutton 11am (BCP) Matins Sutton 11am (BCP) Matins Ripple 8am (BCP) Ripple 8am (BCP) Holy Communion Holy Communion 20th July Kingsdown 9.30 Funday Sunday 17th Aug. Kingsdown 9.30 Funday Sunday Ringwould 9.30 Holy Communion Ringwould 9.30 Holy Communion Sutton 11am Holy Communion Sutton 11am Holy Communion Ripple 6pm (BCP) Even Song Ripple 6.00 (BCP) Evensong 27th July Kingsdown 9.30 Holy Communion 24th Aug. Kingsdown 9.30 Holy Communion Ringwould 9.30 Morning Praise Ringwould 9.30 Morning Praise Sutton 4pm Messy Church Sutton 4pm Messy Church Studdal Hall Ripple 8am (BCP) Ripple 8am (BCP) Holy Communion Holy Communion 31st Aug Ripple 10am United Holy Communion Services using the Book of Common Prayer are marked (BCP) For weekday services please check weekly news sheets or the website :- www.ringwouldchurch.com and click on Church diary’ ‘There are usually Monday -Sutton Prayers @ 9am in Studdal Hall, Wednesday 10am, Kingsdown, Holy Communnion (BCP)

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Contact Booking Clerk - 01304 363 361 20 Dear Friends, “Thank You” Following my article in last month’s Rural Roundup explaining the financial situation of the parishes, I would like to say a huge “thank you” to all those who have given so generously to help towards the repairs of the churches. Your generosity and help is much appreciated, and if you still have an envelope sitting on your sideboard or table, it isn’t too late to make a donation – so please do so if you can. I would also like to tell you about some changes within the parishes. First of all, after many years, it is with sadness that Kingsdown PCC has decided to stop the 8.00am BCP service on the first and third Sunday of the month from the beginning of July. Unfortunately it was becoming more and more difficult to sustain this service and the small but loyal congregation was getting smaller. In addition, following a survey amongst the congregation, the congregation has also voted to move the main 11.00am service to 9.30am, and that is what we will be doing, again from the beginning of July. This will be for a six month trial which will then be reviewed. In addition, we are considering changing one of the new 9.30am services to a BCP Eucharist. This is still under consideration, but any updates will be posted on the church notice boards and the next edition of Rural Roundup. In addition, the four parishes of Ringwould, Kingsdown, Ripple and Sutton- by- Dover have begun discussions to explore the feasibility and possibility of the parishes joining to become one parish. The discussions are at an early stage and in due course everyone will have the opportunity to voice their opinion. If this change does take place, it will have very little effect on the day to day running of each parish. For example, each church would retain its own name, but it would mean that if someone lived in Kingsdown, they could get married in one of the other parishes if they so wished, without any qualifying connection. In other words, we are simply trying to simplify the administration of the parishes and cut out some of the “red tape” – which can be quite onerous. We have also found it difficult to find volunteers to fill some of the posts on the Parochial Church Council (PCC), so rather than each parish needing a treasurer, we would only need one. As I said, these discussions are at an early stage, and further information will be available to all before a decision is finally taken. So, it only remains for me to wish everyone a glorious summer and once again, to thank all those who have recently given so generously to the church. Yours in Christ Cathy

th Copy closing date Wednesday 13 August for the September Issue Please make a note of this date as it will be strictly adhered to. Therefore any copy received after this date will not be included. Please email copy to [email protected] 21

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This is the strong message that comes through the new Programme of Activities for the White Cliffs Country U3A for the period September 2014 - March 2015 which will be available from early July. It has much to offer; there will be 34 structured learning groups led by U3A members, some additional group opportunities to join online courses, which provide for learning at home on your own and coming together as a group to share from the experience and discuss progress; these are high quality, low-cost learning opportunities. Additionally, we have around twenty autonomous special interest groups for which no fee is required in order to participate. And prior to the start of our annual learning programme we have the following events booked to which non-members are welcome; ticket £1.00

Wednesday 30 July: 14.00-16.00 hrs in the Council Chamber, Maison Dieu House, Dover “Murphy’s Law on homicide - “What can go wrong just did” this will be a welcome second talk by ex-DCI Murphy which we know will be hugely popular and entertaining, following the success of his presentation to our U3A last summer.

Wednesday 20 August: 14.00-16.00 hrs at the Astor Community Theatre, Deal “A quarter of a Century of Tracing Change in the Middle East” a talk by Mark Goldfinch who had a career in communications in the Middle East and will give a personal perspective on changes in this important region.

The current membership subscription is £14.00, a modest sum for a wealth of opportunities for learning, with the added value of companionship and friendship. For a copy of the new programme and a membership application, contact 01304 851 744 or email [email protected]. 23

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

Tea and Chat in Ripple Tea, sandwiches, cake, and, of course, chat (not to mention a quiz), was enjoyed in the Village Hall on June 9th. The next meeting will be on Monday, July 14th at Ripple Village Hall 2.00pm in the village Hall.

Loose Fibres Meetings Ripple Village Hall 9.30am - 12.30pm

July 2nd 16th & 30th August 13th & 27th Bingo Club September 10th & 24th The Bingo Club meetings th nd during July will be held in October 8 & 22 th Ripple Village Hall on July 8 th th nd November 5 & 19 and July 22 These will be the December 3rd 17th & 31st last meetings until September.. Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin

The Spring Bazaar held in the Village Hall on May 31st raised £231.20 for church funds. The church is very grateful to those who organised the bazaar and those who supported it by attending.

The Church Summer Tea will be held at Fairmead at 2.00pm on Saturday, July 19th .

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26 Ripple Parish Council Clerk:- Mrs Kath Hastilow, 33, Charles Road, Deal, CT14 9AT Telephone:- 01304 372 235 Email:- [email protected] www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk

At the recent Ripple Parish Council meeting, the Planning application for the 200+ houses at Station Road was again discussed following the meeting held by Walmer Parish Council. Whilst it is accepted that this development will go ahead, it was felt that any concerns parishes may have should be expressed very strongly with Dover District Council. It is likely that due to the amount of traffic caused by the various developments in Deal, the country roads through Ripple, Ring- would, Mongeham, Sutton and Langdon will be used as ‘rat runs’ for people trying to get to and from work and especially if there is a holdup on the A258 for whatever reason. Monies are available from new developments for the infrastructure around the area and it was strongly felt that this money could be used to provide some traffic calming through villages. Ripple Parish Council has expressed it’s concerns to Dover District Council.

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

Some comments arising from Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting.

 There is a vacancy for a Councillor on the PC and anyone who is interested in becoming a Councillor please would they contact the Parish Clerk with a short CV by email or letter at the address above.  Residents living in East Studdal have complained of speeding traffic in the village especially in Downs Road. It was decided to see if a ‘speed indicator’ could be set up in Downs Rd. The Parish Council are to make enquiries about this.  The Clerk had contacted Highways about the overgrown road verges they said that they are hoping to cut the verges by the middle of June. They had got behind with the cutting as the grass was wet.  Mr Hubbard of Highways said that he was looking into the flooding problems in Homestead Lane, East Studdal and was informed that the bungalows in this road started to flood again in the heavy rain two weeks ago.  Ron Little has had several people come forward to help with the conservation work in the Ashley allotments which will help to enhance the wildlife and the bees in the allotment. The water in the allotment has now been turned on for the summer.  The Playing Field is to have some ‘football’ lines painted on it to match the goal posts.  On Sunday 3rd August at 12.30 – 4pm a ‘Picnic in the Playing Field’ in East Studdal will be held. This is an informal get together in the Playing Field. Please bring your own picnic and relax or enjoy a game of ‘Rounder’s’, ‘Tug o War’ or the ‘Bouncy Castle’!! Please contact Veronica for more info at the address above. The Parish Council are to kindly donate the payment for the Bouncy Castle.  The next Parish Council meeting will be on Tuesday 1st July and 2nd September at 7.30pm in Studdal Church Hall. There is no meeting in August. Enjoy the summer 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.

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32 SECRETARY: - Kathy Erridge Tel: 01304 373 402 Email:- [email protected] 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 At our June meeting we had a very enjoyable afternoon being entertained by Sue Watson, a local folk singer. She sang folk songs connected with Kent, some tradi- tional and others new. We were encouraged to join in with the chorus and, as usual with our members, there was a good response. Since our last meeting about 20 members and guests were given a tour of Dungeness Nature Reserve. We were lucky enough to have a glorious sunny day and learned a lot about the flora, the birds and insects which abound in that area. Our weekly walking, canasta and Rummikub groups are thriving and thor- oughly enjoyed by all who attend. Our next meeting is at 2.00pm Monday 14th July at Ringwould Village Hall when our speaker will be Belinda Knox and the subject is “Walking the North Down Way”. Maybe some new ideas for our walking group! Lisa Souter Happy Birthday to all with Birthdays in July & August

July:- 11th Elizabeth Shepherd 13th Pat Rowe, 16th Susan Martin, 20th Sue Parker-White, 27th Lisa Souter, 27th Gillian Weston, 29th Beryl Chidwick, August:- 4th Jean Taylor, 4th Hazel Williams, 6th Elizabeth Bembridge, 25th Jenny Todhunter.

Well! I finally had to do it. It was a job I had been putting off for months. A job I hate because it causes a bigger mess initially worse than the one you started out with. Yes, I am talking about the garden shed. It was a disgrace with stuff just pushed in, stuff piled up, in fact so much stuff I couldn't get in the door without nearly break- ing my neck. So everything came out and everything that I had accumulated over many years and never used but I thought would be handy, was thrown out. I found seeds that I had purchased when living in the Midlands and that was twenty two years ago. I found all sorts of useless containers and tools that hadn't seen the light of day since moving here eight years ago. The shed now looks tidy – not perfect but tidy. So I was in the mood to now tackle the back of the shed which wasn't quite so bad but bad enough. Plant pots of every shape and size and colour are all now neatly stacked for future use with a table to work on. There is no guarantee that both areas will stay in this tidy state for long but I will do my best! The Society had a marvellous sunny day out to Borde Hill as a group. We had a private tour of part of the house and a wonderful English cream tea. Thank you to BP for organising the visit. The Annual Show is creeping up on us – Sunday 31st August. It is open to everyone so please get your schedule from the Post Office, look at the classes and come and have a go. As I have said before, so many visitors are amazed that they had something they could have put in but didn't. Happy gardening – try and keep the weeds at bay! Susan Martin – Chairman. 33

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34 Calendar of Events July/August 2014 July Tues 1st Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting. Studdal Church, 7.30pm Wed 2nd Kingsdown Lunch Club, details from The Post Office Wed 2nd Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Thur 3rd Tea & Chat, Ringwould Church, 2.00pm Sat 5th Kingsdown & Ringwould School Fayre, 12noon - 2.00pm Tues 8th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Sat 12th Music Quiz, Kingsdown Rocks, Kingsdown School Sat 12th A week of judging of Gardens Ringwould & Kingsdown Mon 14th WI Meeting, Ringwould Village Hall, 2.00pm Mon 14th R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH, 7.30pm Mon 14th Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall, 2.00pm Mon 14th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Tues 15th Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall 10..30am - 11.45am Wed 16th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30am Sat 19th Race Night, Kings Head Public House Sat 19th Church Summer Tea, Fairmead, 2.00pm Sun 20th Funday Sunday, Kingsdown Church, 9.30am Mon 21st Conservation Group AGM, Kings Head, 7.30pm Tues 22nd Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Thur 24th Conservation Group, Vist Beavers at Ham Fen 7.15pm Sun 27th Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple 11.30am Sun 27th Messy Chruch, Sutton, Studdal Hall, 4.00pm Mon 28th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Mon 28th Kingsdown Garden Society Kingsdown School, 7.45pm Wed 30th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30am August Sat 2nd Kingsdown Rocks, Kingsdown School, Midday - 11.00pm Sat/Sun 2nd & 3rd Ringwould History Soc. Exhibition, Ringwould VH. Sun 3rd Picnic in Studdal Playing Field, 12.30 - 4.00pm Wed 6th Kingsdown Lunch Club, details from The Post Office Thur 7th Conservation Group, Bat Walk, 8.30pm Thur 7th Summer Tea at the Winn’s Chiltern, Back Street Ringwould , 2.00pm Wed 13th Closing date for September issue of Rural Roundup Wed 13th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30am Sun 17th Funday Sunday, Kingsdown Church, 9.30am Sat/Sun 23rd & 24th Ringwould ‘Church Open’ Sun 24th Messy Chruch, Sutton, Studdal Hall, 4.00pm Wed 27th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30am Sun 31st Kingsdown Garden Soc. Show Sun 31st Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple 11.30am

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36 12th Deal (Kingsdown) Scouts are looking for an enthusiastic person or people who could spare some time each week (during term time) to take over the role of Scout Leader. We’re a thriving group that meets once a week in the village, currently on a Thursday evening. The Scouts are all local children aged 10.5 - 14 and a number of parents volunteer to help out each week. HELP We do a wide range of activities and try to get outdoors as much as possible. We play sport, go cycling, work towards badges and try outdoor activities like whittling, outdoor cooking and camping. The ideal person would be imaginative, fun and enthusiastic to do creative work with young people. If that sounds like you and you’re interested in the goals and aims of Scout- ing and enjoy the outdoors, then we’d love to hear from you. Training will be given and the role requires two hours per week for the meeting and a small amount of additional admin. If interested, please contact Sara Atkinson on 01304 371 138. www.scouts.org.uk/get-involved

37 Clubs & Organisations e. 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:- Chairman 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 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: 07719 041 240 01304 380 275 Kingsdown Village Hall Chairman:- Mrs Mary Fish 01304 361 862 Secretary:- Mrs Jane Banks 01304 373 774 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 38 Parish Contacts

Hall Bookings Kingsdown & Ringwould School Maggi Bowden (Sec) 01304 373 734 Kingsdown Village Hall Jane Banks 01304 373 774 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: Patrick MacWilliam 01304 373 888 Email: [email protected] Clerk: Mrs Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081 Email:- [email protected] (Please visit our website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk) Kingsdown & Ringwould Community Warden & PCSO Community Warden, Malcolm Wells Mobile: 07969 584 181 PCSO, Gary Painter (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) 01304 375 142 Email: [email protected]

INDEX

Editor/Advertising Rates Page 3 Ripple PC Page 27 Kingsdown Page 5 Sutton, Ashley, Studdal Kingsdown cont… Page 7 and Little Mongeham Page 29 R’would-w-K’down PC Page 9 Sutton cont…… Page 31 School/Pre School Page 11 K & R WI Page 33 Ringwould Page 13 Kingsdown Garden Soc Page 33 The Warden’s Column Page 15 Calendar of Events Page 35 Benefice Contacts Page 17 Deal Scouts Page 37 And Church Services Page 19 Clubs & Organisations Page 38 Parish Register, Flowers Page 19 Parish Contacts Page 39 Letter from Cathy Page 21 Index Page 39 U3A Page 23 Conservation Society Page 40 Ripple Page 25

39 Some important dates for your diary for July and August 2014 Monday 21 July AGM……. to be held at the Kings Head. 7 for 7.30pm for a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival, followed by some refreshments at 8pm. We would urge as many members as possible to attend and do come with suggestions of any events/talks that you would like to see happening in the coming year. Thursday 24 July…….Visit to the Beavers at Ham Fen meeting at 7.15pm with the Reserve’s Warden Tony Swandale . The reserve is only accessible for organised groups and we are extremely grateful to the Kent Wildlife Trust for agreeing to host this evening. Details will be emailed to all those who have signed up approximately a week beforehand. A donation will be made to Kent Wildlife Trust. Thursday 7 August…….A Bat Walk which will meet at dusk (approx 8.30pm)and led by John Puckett of the Kent Bat group. The local meeting point is to be decided but children and adults are all welcome. (Should the weather be bad the reserve date is Tuesday 12 August). A donation will be made to the Kent Bat Group. It has been an excellent year for established wild flowers and the ox eye daisies and pyramidal orchids, particularly in St John’s churchyard, have been beautiiful. Let’s hope that all the seeds that have been sown will add to this spectacle next year. For further details on any of the above please contact me on 01304 365 963 or email [email protected] For details of above please contact Rosie on 01304 365 963 or email:- [email protected]