Rural Roundup

Picture taken in East Studdal in April - by Chester Briscall-Harvey

Issue Number 33 May 2013 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] Sister Aileen CSC Well Cottage, Upper Street. Kingsdown, CT14 8BH 01304 361 601 Mobile: 07801 282 810 Email: [email protected]

Reader Mr Norman Gilliland 9 Addelam Close, Deal CT14 9LT 01304 381 589 Email: [email protected] St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown Churchwarden: Ms Liz Sharp, 15B Archery Square, Walmer, Deal, Kent CT14 7JA 01304 449 459 Mobile: 07778 452 538 Email: [email protected] ALM John Gray 01304 379 941 Funday Sunday Worship Leader Email: [email protected] St Nicholas Church, Ringwould Churchwarden: Miss Ursula Bailey 52 James Hall Gardens, Walmer CT14 7TA 01304 360 149

St Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple Churchwarden Dr Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL 01304 374 512 St Peter & St Paul Church Sutton-by-Dover Churchwarden Mr J Boardman Little Mongeham, House, Little Mongeham CT14 OHR 01304 389 402

CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Kingsdown

FLOWER ROTA for May 2013

3rd May - 16thMay Georgina Maude & Ann Morris 17th May - 30thMay Tan Harrington & Lynn Price 31st May - 13thJune Jacky Proctor & Josie White

Any queries please ring Lesley Dobby 01304 373 331, Georgina Maude 01304 389 253 or Barbara Ridout 01304 361 019

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22nd March Carly and Zeb Mehmet

Can you help to make a difference? Christian Aid is one of those charities constantly trying to relieve the lives of poverty-stricken people across the world. Last year you helped to raise the excellent total of £735.47 in Kingsdown, which contributed significantly to the £9035 collected by all the churches in the Deal area. Christian Aid Week this year is 12th - 18th May, when you can help us con- tibute even more by donating generously in the envelope that will drop through your door, or by offering to deliver and collect envelopes for the house-to-house collection. Your help in collecting in a road in Kingsdown will be much appreciated, not least by the stalwart band of collectors who volunteer each year If you would like to help in this way, please phone Alan or Christine Smith on 361 452 for more information or to volunteer, or both! We look forward to hearing from you.

Financially the Rural Roundup seems in a fairly good position for yet another year. Ringwould-w-Ringwould Parish Council have agreed a donation of £700 which is the cost of producing one edition. We have also had promises from a couple of fund-raising ventures and donations are slowly coming in, which is very encouraging. Thanks very much, everyone. Every month requests come in for new adverts to be inserted. This proves that word is getting around that it is worth advertising in this publication. I know it is read well by the response I have to any mistakes I make. Sorry if I confused everyone by not changing the month on the Calendar in the last issue. Before I close I must mention how lovely the daffodils look, popping up everywhere in Kingsdown. This is the result of the efforts of the Kingsdown Conservation Society. Also a welcome to Helen & Martin Rodney-Smith who have very kindly offered to take over the accounts of Rural Roundup from next month. A big thank you to Helen Williams who has done a grand job as treasurer over the past three years. Ed.

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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

ST JOHN’S HERITAGE ASSOCIATION This new organistion, set up to help protect another corner of YOUR village, is making progress in its infancy. To help us grow we do need members and donations so we would be grateful if you could give some serious thought to joining us as we try to ensure that YOUR local church is here for generations to come. In addition to the perceived normal use of the church, ie. regular Sunday worship, we would like to see it used for a wide range of community activities such as concerts and art exhibitions. But to do this, and to maintain its fundamental purpose of spreading God‟s word, we do need to protect and improve the fabric of the building. To help us with our endeavours and to ensure that YOUR church is going to be there when you need it we do need your help. So please pick up, complete and return a Membership Form. If you can‟t find a form locally, i.e. from the back of the church, then please contact me to have one sent to you either by e-mail or „snail-mail‟! Norman Gilliland (Tel 381 589 or [email protected])

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Our next fun service has the theme of St John‟s Heritage Association Dance. Come along to try out some is looking for: circle dancing, make dancing A Secretary puppets, have a go at African someone to mainly drumming and enjoy the take the Minutes at refreshments, including cake! the Meetings, type It all happens in them up and then St John‟s Church, Kingsdown distribute them to our on Sunday 19th May at 11am. small committee.

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6 Dear Friends There is a story that says when Jesus returned to heaven, the Archangel Michael barred his way. The archangel said, "How can you return to heaven? Your work is not yet completed. There are many who do not know about or who have not heard of your saving acts." Jesus said, "I have left my friends to complete what I have begun." The Archangel was amazed. "Do you mean those puny, often straying humans?" "Yes," said Jesus, "I trust them and I know that through following me they will bring my gospel to all the world." So, if Jesus trusts us to continue his work - knowing that we aren't perfect and that we will make mistakes - who are we to say and think that we are not good enough, yet this is a comment I hear from so many.

Marianne Williamson writes. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves: "Who am I to be brilliant, smart, talented, giving?"

Actually who are you not to be? You are a child of God, Your playing small does not serve the world. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us: it's in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

So let your light shine for all to see and then just stand back and wait to see what a difference it can make.. Yours in Christ Cathy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kingsdown Open Gardens Scheme On 22nd June, St. John's Church is organizing an "Open Gardens" afternoon in aid of church funds, and I would like to ask you if you would be prepared to open up your garden to visitors for the afternoon - between 2.00 and 4.30pm as part of the scheme? There will be cream teas at Pentire House on the Leas and also in St. John's church. We hope to make this an annual event and there will be prizes for a number of different categories with the visitors being the judges. If you are interested please give me a call on 373 951 or pick up a form from the Church, Post office or shops. Cathy

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

Tea and Chat meets this month on Thursday 2nd May at 2pm in the church social space. This month the Community Warden and PCSO will be holding a surgery at this month’s event . Homemade cakes and a cuppa, not to mention a good chat! £1 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ST NICHOLAS 100 CLUB There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! April winners were Jean Shore (£20) and Maureen Bane (£10). If you want to join, email:- [email protected]

A Village Barbecue? Can’t bake? Following last years Want to learn Jubilee Tea Party we to make cakes! thought it would be good to have an annual village Impress the family!

social event. We are therefore proposing to hold a Jean Winn (GCE cookery failed!) would BBQ on the green on 10th August like to invite those who may like to learn (with the village hall as a backup). how easy it is, to contact me for a Are you interested? friendly get together in my kitchen. No Could you help? Let me know either charge except for any ingredients of telephone 361 030 or text 07818 828 cakes you take home. Please contact me 613 or email [email protected] on 361 030. Ringwould History Society

Wednesday 15th May, 2013 in Ringwould Village Hall

PowerPoint presentation and talk on “Ermine, Acorns and a Saltire”, which will cover the background and family of the oldest memorial in Ringwould Church, that of Rev. Richard Daulinge.

Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. £1 for members and £3 for non-members

St. Nicholas Players production of Noel Coward’s ” Star Quality “ Performances are on Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th of May at Ringwould Village Hall. Curtain up at 7.30 each evening. Tickets at £5.00 are available from the Box Office Tel: 852 560 Licensed bar selling wines, beers and soft drinks.“A wickedly observant satire of the backstage world of talent and treachery, with a gallery of unforgettable characters.” 9 tel: 01304 367 955 mobile: 07974 763 121

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

th Tea and Chat in Ripple…Tea and Chat met on April 6 in Ripple Village Hall and enjoyed a Celebration of Easter, singing Easter hymns and listening to a variety of Easter read- ings. The next meeting will be held in the Hall on May 13th,starting at 2.00pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bingo Club...The Bingo Club will next meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday May 14th and then on Tuesday May 28th * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ripple...The Annual Vestry and Parochial Church Meetings were held in the Village Hall on Tuesday, April 9th. The statutory reports on Finance, Fabric, Deanery Synod and Pastoral Development were presented and approved by the meeting. The new Electoral Roll was presented. The existing PCC and Officers were re-elected for the coming year. The next PCC Meeting will be held on June 20th at 7.00pm. The Church will be holding a Spring Bazaar in Ripple Village Hall on Saturday, May 18th, starting at 2.00pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ripple Village Hall…The Committee continues to look for new opportunities to develop the Hall as a centre for village activities and for new members to join the Committee to bring new blood and ideas into the management of the Hall. A particular need the Committee has is for a new Booking Officer. Please contact any of the Trustees. The Hall has available for disposal an Orla RX620 Organ. Anybody interested should contact Laurence Davey on 374 512. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ripple Parish Council….Ripple Annual Parish Meeting was held on April 11th and was well attended. Comprehensive reports were given regarding the events of the past year including Coldblow, Financial Issues, Neighbourhood Watch, the Church and the Village Hall. District Councillor Paul Watkins gave a Power Point presentation on various projects happening in our area, including updates on the Pfizer site, the Enterprise Zone in Dover, Fowlmead and the Betteshanger Business Park. House building should begin shortly in Whitfield and Aylesham and major works have been agreed at Dover Priory. It was a very informative presentation. Following a recent appeal for new councillors, we have now received four applications for two vacancies; it is good to know that people are interested in serving their community. 11 of Walmer We also stock STATES light bulbs, kettles, irons, toasters Roberts radios and Free delivery and installation all your electrical in this area on requirements TVs, DVD recorders, etc

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Dear Villagers The AGM of Kingsdown Village Hall was successfully held on 26th March and although the attendance was disappointing the reporting and presentation of accounts was correct and well received. The supporting documents are available on the Village Hall web site for scrutiny. There you will be able to read my report and details of progress. The last Hall year has been very busy and a lot of work regarding the re-furbishment has been completed. There is still much to do and improvements will continue to be evident as the year goes on. We have been awarded the level two Hallmark certificate for efficient management and health and safety compli- ance. The Hall usage has increased and there is a lot more interest, and demand in bookings, as the improvements are made. These improvements all come at a cost and there is a lot of hard work put in by the Trustees to trace available funding and compete for the money to imp- lement the improvements that you can see happening. All this is done on a voluntary basis and takes a lot of time and dedication to archieve the aims that we have set to improve the venue for the benefit of the community. It is true that the first grant of £75000.00 was provided by the Parish Council and this was available from a precept applied over the last twenty years and set aside to support the upkeep of both Kingsdown and Ringwould Halls for the benefit of the community. This is not something of a whim that was handed out rashly. I mention this because I understand that there have been negative comments by some residents in the Village, that the money has been squandered and wasted when it could have been put to better use. If there are those who have issues about such things, it would have been more constructive if they had attended the AGM, which had been well advertised, and put their case in person. There was also an opportunity, which is still open, to be a Village Rep Trustee, and this would allow another voice to pursue these concerns if necessary. I do, however, think that the majority of the community are happy with the progress of the work to the hall, and they can be assured that we will continue to do our best to support the community. We are always pleased to get your feed back and any ideas for improvement to the Hall would be welcome, so we can help you enjoy a very pleasant, traditional, and historical venue, which has been around for a long time. Anthony Graham ,Chairman 13 Kingsdown Cat Colin McKee Sanctuary Maintenance Mate

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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 At the April Meeting of Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council, members discussed many issues. Members discussed the idea of buying the land adjacent to Kingsdown Village Hall, and a proposal was presented but Councillors felt that the Parish Council could not take on such a large debt. Members of the Parish Council had met with the developer and the figure that was given to the Parish Council to buy the land was between 1.1 and 1.4 million pounds. The Parish Council has adopted some new procedures to improve the Parish Council‟s Code of Practice, which should improve the effectiveness of the Parish Council. A sub-committee has been formed and the group will work on ways to improve the communication between the Councillors and members of the parish. Ideas that are being developed include updating the website and creating a database of email addresses to keep people informed of Parish Council news. The Parish Council have given a grant to Rural Roundup for the year 2013/14 and would like to thank the Rural Roundup team for their hard work all year long. The Parish Council have also sponsored a Beach Clean on Kingsdown Beach. The next meeting of Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council is Monday 13th May 2013 at 7.30pm at the Learning Opportunities Centre. Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Council Kingsdown Village Plan ? Is it time for the residents of Kingsdown to produce a Village Plan which could help 'steer' what happens here in the future? Would you like to have your say about why you like the village and what you think needs improving? What do you think is needed for Kingsdown to remain a thriving, living village, with a community which cares for all and everything around? To find out more, drop into the Kingsdown Village Hall on Saturday 18th May between 10.00am and 2.00pm where you will be able to discuss what is involved in this community-led project and maybe play a part in its development. This is a joint Parish Council and Kingsdown Conservation Group initiative. P.Evemy Copy Dates for Rural Roundup 2013 Issue Closing Date Issue Closing Date

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16 Monthly Flea Market/Table Top Sale At The King’s Head - Kingsdown Saturday 4th May (and then every first Saturday each month) 10.00am - 2.00pm Price per table £7.50 All proceeds will be donated to Local Causes To book a Table please ring Alex or Amanda 01304 373 915 On the day there will be a Special Lunch-time offer of half price Freshly Battered Cod, Chips & Peas Next Sale Saturday 1st June

Kingsdown Grand Jumble Sale A big thank you to all that helped at the recent jumble sale. We raised £550 towards the music festival. Dates for your diary:- Cake Bake Off Saturday 4th May Music Quiz Saturday 11th May Big Breakfast Saturday 25th May See posters for times and venues or for queries Telephone:- Stephen on 01304 367 586 mob:- 07583 110 034 or Sue on 01304 768 277 All proceeds to Kingsdown Music Festival. To be held later in the year.

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Rural Roundup Editor:- Doreen Clark, Popinjay Balmoral Road, Kingsdown. CT14 8DB Tel:- 01304 362 333 - Email:- [email protected] Treasurer:- Helen Williams, The Old Lifeboat House, Wellington Parade, Kingsdown, Deal. CT14 8AF Tel:- 01304 373 602 - Email:- [email protected] Rates for advertising - Copy to Editor (Adverts accepted providing appropriate space is available)

Whole-page single edition £34.25 - Whole-page Annual (10 issues) £315.00 Half-page single edition £18.50 - Half-page Annual (10 issues) £157.50 Third-page single edition £13.50 - Annual (10 issues) £105.00 Quarter-page single edition £10.50 - Quarter-Page Annual (10 issues) £78.75 Sixth-page single edition £8.00 - Sixth-page Annual (10 issues) £52.50 Colour 10% extra

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Winning choir to sing in concert at St Mary’s Church, Walmer St Edmund‟s School Canterbury is proud to present a concert for the St Mary‟s Church 125th Anniversary Concert Series on Friday 3rd May at 7.30pm. The concert will be given by the School‟s Chamber Choir, winner of this year‟s Top Choir Kent competition, accompanied by soloists and ensembles and will include a performance of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto no 2 and Albinoni's Adagio for Organ and Strings. The chamber choir will sing an extended selection of pieces in the second half, including Allegri's Miserere mei, Deus, Lotti‟s Crucifixus and William Harris' Faire is the Heaven. The audience will have the opportunity to hear from St Edmund‟s most talented young musicians in the delightful setting of St Mary‟s church with solo performances by Ana Vandepeer (winner of Marlowe Young Musician of the Year 2011), Danni O‟Neill (runner up in the Royal College of Music‟s Gordon Turner Memorial Competition), George Inscoe (Kent Pianist of the Year 2011 who has also won a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music next year) and Matthew Roberts (winner of the Paul Neville Shield in the Marlowe Young Musician of the Year 2013). This concert is a preview of works which will be performed at concerts and evensongs during the Chamber Choir‟s forthcoming summer tour when they will sing at some prestigious venues: Jesus College, Cambridge, Grosvenor Chapel in London and St George‟s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Music Scholars from the School include members of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain and the Kent County Youth Orchestra, and a good number also attend junior departments of prestigious London conservatoires of music. Tickets £5 each are available from the St Mary‟s Parish Office (01304 366 605), St Edmund‟s School Box Office (01227 475 600) or email [email protected]. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kingsdown Village Hall The forecourt looks lovely, but the inside needs painting!

Built in 1843 as the village school, the interior of the building has very high ceilings on two levels. The Hall Trustees would like to hear from any Professional Decorator interested in tendering for the decoration of the main hall and the entrance lobby during the school summer holiday. Must have valid insurance in place. email [email protected] or phone 01304 362 333 by Monday 13th May 2013. 19 BAY GAS FOR HIRE SERVICES

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Geoff Ellis 3, Bolonia, Contact The Droveway, Bookings Secretary: Mrs M Read St. Margaret‟s Bay 01304 363 528 Reg. No 02860

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 April draw were - 45 Odell , 5 Godderidge, 49 Crawley. Not joined yet? Numbers still available Contact Maggie (tel: 372 856)

SUTTON CHURCH FETE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION There are two categories: 1) Shadows 2) A different angle and two classes, one for adults and one for 16yrs and under. Full details for entering the competition will be in the June issue The church fete this year will be held on Saturday 22nd June HAPPY SNAPPING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPECTRUM, an after-school club for children at primary school, is held every Tuesday during term time. We meet for 2 hours between 4 and 6pm at the Church Hall, Studdal (Community Centre every 2nd Tues of month during the holidays) to play and have fun in a safe, caring environment. We have a good range of games and toys from a pool table to jigsaws, lots of crafty bits and PE mats etc. We tell stories and share food. Sessions cost £1 per child/session. All adults are CRB checked If your child would like to come and try a session just turn up (no need to book) or contact Maggie for more info tel :- 372 856 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 – 11am in Studdal Church Hall. May’s meetings are on the 6th (Bank Holiday) and the 20th. Do come and join us if you can! 21

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Contact Booking Clerk - 01304 363 361 22 Come and join us

TH SUTTON PARISH WALK - 2.30pm Sunday May 5 Rogation Sunday this year is May 5th during the Bank Holiday weekend and we‟ll be walking some of our local lanes. As last year, this will be a circular walk starting at 2.30 pm from the Church Hall, Studdal, taking between 2-2 1/2 hours and using footpaths as much as possible. We‟ll end up back at the hall for a hot drink and some delicious cake (free for walkers). You‟ll need suitable, comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather. Do come along and join us and bring your friends and family and walk the dog if you have one.

Contact Maggie tel: 372 856 or email [email protected] for details „Sunday At Six’ is at the Church Hall at 6pm for those wishing to stay.

Sutton Parish Church Fete

Sutton Parish Church Fete will be held at The Community Centre, Studdal on Saturday 22nd June from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. There will be games, plant stall, broken crockery, raffle, white elephant, a children‟s fancy dress competition, cake stall and lots more. Do come and join the fun of your Village Fete.

Messy Church meets on every 4th Sunday at: Studdal Church Hall from: 4 – 6 pm

Come and join us on May 26th

Craft, games, songs and stories followed by a meal together.

Chat, laugh and get to know each other. All ages welcome – families or individuals.

Children should be accompanied by an adult

Contact: Ann Ford 364 989

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24 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. Our Spring Lunch in April was held on one of the few days that we didn‟t have sleet or rain! The meal was provided by the Committee with lovely desserts made by members and was enjoyed by all who attended including some husbands and partners. In April some of the members also had an hilarious afternoon at the Marlowe Theatre watching a production of “The Full Monty”. Several members join a walking group each Thursday morning, meeting at the Post Office in Kingsdown at 9.30am. Even the sleet did not deter us from a walk to Walmer Castle one week, but we were certainly ready for a hot drink when we got there. The next meeting is on Monday 13th May at Kingsdown Village Hall at 2.00pm where this year‟s Resolution “Tackling the decline of our high streets and town centres” will be discussed. This should be a lively debate about how the decline can be avoided. Lisa Souter Happy Birthday to all with Birthdays in May Patricia Dennis 3rd, Sylvia Perry 9th, Patricia Grant 10th, Irene Kimber 13th, Stella Preston 18th, Jordon Alexander 20th, Jennifer Van Lens 28th, Diana Mishkin 31st,

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The sun is out as pen is put to paper although the wind is still cold. One must not complain as yesterday (7th April) it was glorious and five hours were spent in the front garden riddling the stones out of one of the two beds put in last year. Potatoes and tomatoes did very well out there although this year being adventurous is on the cards. But I got really excited when I discovered in the greenhouse (no heating) that the peas sown in large pots and the Indian Blanket flower seeds sown during the very cold spell, more out of desperation than frustration, had put their heads above the parapet. And the shallots also in pots were putting down roots. Hopefully this means that the late Spring is around the corner – nature has a wonderful way of putting itself right. With everything put on hold we should have a splendid splash of colour this summer. Daffodils in May – what a lovely thought. At the next meeting on Monday 20th May (a week earlier because of the bank holiday) the speaker will be Judith Bryant talking to us about Climbers and Wall Shrubs and we look forward to seeing old and new members there. Membership is £7 for the year if you wish to join. Schedules for the Annual Show are now on sale in the PO and cost £1. They are numbered on the entry form inside as this will be your exhibitors‟ number on the day. The Plant Sale is on 1st June and there is an advertisement in this Rural Roundup giving you the times etc.....All contributions will be gratefully received. Have a good Spring Bank holiday in the garden - weather permitting. Susan Martin, Chairman 25

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BEEKEEPING Would you like to keep bees?

See our schedule of courses, talks and demonstrations for the coming year at www.bee-equipment.co.uk. For people of all ages interested in keeping bees. Contact Patrick for more information. This time next year you could be eating your own honeyInterested? Contact:- [email protected] or Telephone:- 01304 374 824

26 Letters KINGSDOWN LIVE LOUNGE SUNDAY 19TH MAY 3PM - 6PM IN AID OF DOVER COMMUNITY RADIO All Rural Roundup readers and their families and friends are warmly invited to an informal music making session and afternoon tea at the home of the Cordes family in Hillcrest Road, Kingsdown. Come and just listen or play/sing something you're working on or one of your favourites. Lots of time to meet friends, old and new. All ages welcome - for young people or adult learners, this is an ideal opportunity if you are preparing a piece for an exam or a performance to have a run through in a supportive environment. Pop in just for an hour or spend the afternoon with us. We have held these live lounges quarterly since 2011, raising over £250 for cancer research and support for carers. This time the event will raise money for Dover Community Radio so they can do another 28 days on FM in 2013 after their first FM session last November when Gary presented a soul and jazz funk show. £5 admission for adults, £2 for students including refreshments. We are having a French theme this time so if you fancy performing do bring something by a French composer or about some aspect of France or French life to play, sing or recite and expect Breton dancing! Contact Maddie on 01304 239 055 or 07799 386 055 for more information and to book your spaces - maximum 30 people will fit into our lounge!

STRINGS PLAY DAY, ASTOR THEATRE, DEAL. SUNDAY 12TH MAY Kingsdown based music teacher Maddie Cordes and cellist Mike Bacon who co-directs Cello Love weekends present a Strings Play Day at the Astor Community Theatre, Deal. Have you recently started or returned to playing? Or is your instrument in the loft? Or are you a young person looking for more opportunities to make music with other strings players? Bring your music making to life with our play day! The beginners‟ workshop in the morning is designed to improve confidence, technique and fluency of strings players (violin, viola, cello, double bass). The music won‟t demand more than first position playing and will be in easy keys from beginner up to grade 2 standard. There‟ll be plenty of technical advice, gentle learning challenges and help with sight-reading. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some ensemble playing with others of the same standard. For intermediates, in the afternoon workshop you will gain more experience and confidence at playing in ensembles while enjoying your music making. There will be lots of exciting repertoire from different genres. You'll need to know how to shift positions and to play music in up to three sharps or flats at about Grade 3 to 5+ level. To book your workshop place or for any queries, contact Maddie on 01304 239 055 or email: [email protected] Morning workshop: 9.30am to 12.30pm - Afternoon workshop: 2-5pm £15 per workshop place subject to availability, adults and teens welcome. Informal performances at 12 noon and 4.30pm which your family and friends are welcome to attend at no charge. Maddie Cordes 27 CHIROPODIST / PODIATRIST HPC REGISTERED TOWN & COUNTRY

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SUTTON PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

QUIZ NIGHT In the Community Hall, Downs Road, East Studdal Friday 10th May 2013 7.00pm for 7.30pm start Tables of 8 maximum - £3.50 per head Bring your own food, drink, etc. To book a table telephone Olive 01304 372 069 (if no reply, please leave a message and contact number)

Proceeds for Community Centre Refurbishment

News from Canterbury Diocese

The Gathering - 31 May and 1 June Tickets are selling quickly for The Gathering 2013. With the theme of 'Re-imagining', the two day festival of faith features high profile speakers such as Melvyn Bragg, Fabrice Muamba and David Lammy MP and leading theologians including Revd Dr Will Lamb, Revd Dr Alison Millbank and Canon Dr George Lings. Bookings and more details online.

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30 Property Owners Responsibilities

Spring and summer is always a busy time for clearing footways and road edges and, as well as your County Council's responsibility, property owners also have some responsibilities for this work. You might be interested to read the following information supplied by KCC Highways in 2012 with regard to property owner responsibilities. If the boundary of your property borders the footway then please be aware that the full width of the footpath/pavement must be available for use by pedestrians and there must be a minimum height clearance over the footpath/pavement of 2.1 metres (seven feet) for any vegetation. If the boundary of your property borders the highway, then please be aware that if you have vegetation that overhangs into the road there must be a minimum height clearance of five metres/16 feet to accommodate buses/ HGV's that may use the road. If your property is rural then vegetation should be 0.45 metres/1' 6" feet behind the edge of the road and all signs must be kept clear of foliage for at least 20 metres. Please also pay special attention to any of your trees/hedges etc if your property is on or near a junction or a bend in the road and maintain maximum visibility. Dover District Council * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of our supporters the 'Build it for Babies' appeal has successfully reached its targets and raised £1 million, enabling us to build seven new clinics in some of the most isolated communities in Bangladesh. Up to now people had to make difficult journeys to access healthcare. Lack of care after birth is one of the biggest causes of child mortality in that area. These life-saving clinics will provide essential healthcare to mothers and young children in an area that has a shockingly high mortality rate and a chronic shortage of skilled workers. Following on from this success another clinic is now being built in Poilarkandi. For further information on this work and other work of the charity see www.savethechildren.org.uk Sarah Spong 'Chair East Kent Coastal Branch Save the Children' 31

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32 Annie‟s Famous Kingsdown…… ‘BAKE OFF’

Baker‟s entry: £2 – All proceeds towards the summer „Kingsdown Musical Festival‟

CATEGORIES! Men, Women & Children (under 12s) Bake at home - be simple, be decorative, be tasty, be original, be flamboyant …..

PRIZES! Winners Trophy in each category and many others JUDGING! Bakers also judge (in the spirit of ‘Come Dine with Me’)

INDULGE! Rather taste than bake? Massive cake sale - eat there and take a cake box for later!

AND MORE ….Tea and coffees, „Guess the weight of the cake‟, „Guess the secret ingredient‟ Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2 - 4pm, Kingsdown Village Hall

(Bakers - bring cakes at 2.00 pm please)

Loose Fibres Craft Group. We meet alternate Wednesdays at Ripple village hall, 9:30am to 12:30pm. £2.00 per session, lots of chatter, cuppa and bics. It's an inspiring place to be. Inquiries Rita 01304 365 778

33 Could you be paying less for energy? No time to shop around to compare tariffs?

Let us do the hard work for you!

Join your local collective switching scheme to get a better energy deal. Dover District Council has teamed up with iChoosr to provide a collective switching scheme which aims to help residents access a better deal for their gas and electricity bills

From 22 April to 3 June you can register at www.energydealswitch.com to take part in the scheme.

You will need an energy bill or annual energy statement so that we can make you an offer suited to your needs

You can register up to five households on the same email address, so you can help friends or family who do not have internet access to participate.

If you do not have a computer you can still take part. You can register:-

 By telephone on 01304 872428  At your local Gateway in Castle Street, Dover At the Council Offices Whitfield

An auction will be held on 4 June when energy suppliers will compete to offer the best energy deal.

You will then receive a personal offer telling you the auction result and how much you could save.

You decide whether to make the switch and we help you through the process.

34 Calendar of Events

May 2013 Wed 1st Kingsdown Lunch Club, details from The Post Office Thur 2nd Tea & Chat, Ringwould, 2.00pm Fri 3rd Walmer Concert, St Mary‟s Church, 7.30pm Sat 4th Flea Market/Table-top Sale, The King‟s Head, 10.00am - 2.00pm Sat 4th Cake Bake off, Kingsdown Village Hall , 2.00pm Sun 5 Sutton Parish Walk, 2.30pm Mon 6th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Wed 8th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 11.00am Wed 8th – 11th St Nicholas Players, Ringwould Village Hall (see page 9) Sat 11th Music Quiz , Kingsdown Primary School, 7.00pm Mon 13th Copy Date for June edition. PLEASE be on time. Mon 13th Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall 2.00pm Mon 13th R‟would-w-K‟down Parish Council Meeting, Ringwould LOC, 7.30pm Mon 13th WI Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, 2.00pm Tue 14th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Tue 14th Kingsdown Conservation Group , School. 7.30pm Wed 15th Ringwould History Soc. Ringwould Village Hall 7.30pm Sat 18th Ripple Church, Spring Bazaar, Ripple Village Hall, 2.00pm Sat 18th Kingsdown Village Plan Meeting, Kingsdown Vi.Hall,, 10am-2pm Sun 19th Funday Sunday, St John‟s, Kingsdown, 11.00am Sun 19th Garage Safari, Kingsdown, from 9.30am Mon 20th Kingsdown Garden Society, Kingsdown School, 7.45pm Mon 20th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Tues 21st Let‟s be Social, Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.45am Wed 22nd Loose Fibres Craft Group, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Sat 25th Big Breakfast Kingsdown Village Hall. Sun 26th Messy Church, Studdal, 4.00pm - 6.00pm Sun 26th Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, Zetland Arms, from 11.30am Tues 28th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm

Copy Date for April 2013 Issue:- Wednesday, 13th March 2013 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

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37 Clubs & Organisations e.

Kingsdown Garden Society Chairman:- Mrs Sue Martin 01304 363 917 Secretary:- Mr T Ridley-Ellis 01304 381 084 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 Music Society Chairman:- Mrs Pat Grant 01304 363 991 Secretary:- Mrs S Glaze 01304 369 142 12th Deal Scout Group Scout Leader:- Chairmay Van de Merwe 01304 382 274 Kingsdown & Ringwould Women's Institute President:- Mrs Elizabeth Bembridge 01304 374 630 Secretary:- Mrs Kathy Erridge 01304 373 402 Kingsdown Pre School Chairman:- Mrs Lisa Dennison 01304 239 704 Secretary:- Mrs Raeanne Nightingale 01304 360 330 Kingsdown Parent & Toddler Group Contact:- Mrs Amy Bridges Mobile: 07841 702 249 Kingsdown Conservation Group Contact:- Chairman Mr Philip Evemy 01304 366 628 Kingsdown Table Tennis Club Mike Thompson Mobile: 07771 9041240 01304 380 275 Kingsdown Herritage Association Contact:- Norman Gilliland 01304 381 589 Loose Fibres Craft Group Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778 Ringwould History Society Chairman:- Mrs Jennifer Van Lens 01304 371 289 Secretary:- Mrs Mary Read 01304 363 528 Ripple Tea & Chat Mrs Rosemary Davey 01304 374 512 Ripple Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator:- Mr Roger Chatfield 01304 363 912 Ripple Bingo Club Mrs Daphne Lee 01304 365 573 Sutton Spectrum Club for children Church Hall Studdal Tuesdays 4.00pm - 6.00pm (term time) Organiser:- Mrs Maggie Crawley 01304 372 856 St Nicholas Players Chairman:- Mr B Munro 01304 372 065 Secretary:- Miss Janet Alcock 01304 367 453 Deal & Dist branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Sarah Spong 01304 363 942 Secretary:- Jane Samuel 01304 361 013 38 Ripple Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator:- Mr Roger Chatfield 01304 363 912 Ripple Bingo Club Mrs Daphne Lee 01304 365 573 Sutton Spectrum Club for children Church Hall Studdal Tuesdays 4.00pm - 6.00pm (term time) Organiser:- Mrs Maggie Crawley 01304 372 856 MS Society Thanet & Deal Helpline Mobile: 07968 123 059

Parish Contacts

Hall Bookings 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 D Eves 01304 360 736 Studdal Church Hall Mrs Barbara Odell 01304 361 262 Sutton Community Centre Booking Clerk 01304 363 361

Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council Chairman: Mr Patrick MacWilliam Sunraker, Back Street, Ringwould CT14 8HL 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, Kerry Skirrow (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 Chairman: Mr Simon Butcher Bower Lodge, Stone Heap Road, East Studdal,CT15 5BU 01304 371 420 Email:- [email protected] Clerk: Veronica Harrop (Ronnie) Homestead Farm, Homestead Lane, East Studdal , Dover CT15 5BU 01304 375 142

Email: [email protected] Kingsdown Village Hall Maintenance Officer: Mike Glavin Mobile: 07817 655 953 Chairman: Mr Anthony Graham 01304 361 043 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mrs Jane Banks 01304 373 774 Email: [email protected] 39

Once again our thanks go to the many folk who devoted so much time and energy to the campaign against the “beach huts”. Over 300 objections, a 700 signature petition and a huge rebuttal dossier from KCG‟s campaign team, supported by all the conservation organisations, were filed with the planners, and produced an excellent result for the village. But we must remain vigilant.

On Tuesday 14th May, John Puckett, chairman of the Kent Bat Group, will be talking about these fascinating creatures at Kingsdown School. Doors open at 7.30 pm for 8.00pm. Call Rosie Bolton on 365 963 for details and reservations.

The Kingsdown Garage Safari will be held on 19th May. Maps costing £1 are available on the day from Kingsdown Village Hall, Lyndhurst - Victoria Road and Hardicot Guest House - Kingsdown Road. Happy hunting!! Mary Lord

PLANT SALE

Saturday 1st June Kingsdown & Ringwould School Car Park in the hall if wet

Selling from 9am to 11.30am Vegetables, flowers, shrubs and allsorts

Please come and Support