Rural Roundup
Issue Number 63 May, 2016
The Community Magazine for Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham
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2 Hello All, What a joy it is seeing all the care that is being taken with gardens this year, especially the frontages adjacent to the pavements. I look out of my kitchen window across the road from me and see such a pretty sight, primroses, cowslips, bluebells and pansies, along with others I can’t name. I do hope you are all considering opening your gardens to visitors on Sunday 17th July. I’m really looking forward to touring the villages looking at all the different gardens, large, small or even potted ones. Reading the advice this month from Kingsdown Garden Society, I realise that I am guilty of committing a cardinal sin. I've planted out all my tender little plants out already! I have been surprised how many of you have asked after my health. Well, after the minor blip I experienced a short while ago. I am pleased to say I am now fully recovered. The worst part of it was that I couldn’t drive for a month. What a wonderful boost to funds the Friends of Kingsdown Play Park have received, with the news of being awarded £10K from the National Lottery ‘Awards for All’. A good start for them. All the best till next month Doreen
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK this year runs from Sunday 15th May to Saturday 21st May. Please give again as generously as you can to this most worthy of charities, attempting to alleviate the lives of the desperately poor and responding to the many terrible crises around the world. Look out for the Christian Aid envelope through your door during the Week – last year Kingsdown residents contributed the magnificent total of over £900; can we do even better this year? If you would like to be one of our small band of collectors, do contact one of us, Alan or Christine Smith, on 361 452.
Editor:- Doreen Clark, Popinjay, 2 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. (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 Colour Third-page single edition £14.00 - Third-page Annual (10 issues) £115.00 10% Quarter-page single edition £11.00 - Quarter-Page Annual (10 issues) £ 85.00 extra Sixth-page single edition £ 8.00 - Sixth-page Annual (10 issues) £ 55.00 Payment :- All cheques to be made out to “Rural Roundup” and sent to the treasurer please The Editor reserves the right to edit or omit submissions without referral. Articles may not always reflect opinion of the Church, Parish or Editor. © Rural Roundup 2010 3 FOR HIRE RINGWOULD VILLAGE HALL
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The Calf Shed Farm Shop at the home of Solley’s Farms Ice Cream Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm and Sunday 10am – 2pm Fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, Apple Juice, Bread, Eggs, Cakes and Solley’s Ice Cream Plus many other groceries too! Tel: 01304 374 100 Mobile: 07983 405 151 Email: [email protected] The Dairy, Ripple CT14 8JL 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
New Defibrillator for Kingsdown
A new defibrillator has been donated by the Perry Family, and is stored in a special cabinet on the forecourt of Kingsdown Village Hall in Upper Street. To use the defibrillator go to the Village Hall with a mobile phone, and follow the instructions given on the outside of the cabinet. Community First Responder Zella Nerssessian led a training day for volunteers on 4th April 2016. Kingsdown has two other defibrillators, at the Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club on The Leas, and Glendale Lodge, on Glen Road. Barbara Hansom
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We offer a caring stimulating environment for children aged 2¼ to 5 years
During Term Time Monday - Friday 9.15am – 12.15pm
Lunch sessions available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for further details call (01304) 379 727 or 07968 263 185 www.kingsdownpreschool.org.uk
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6 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 Highlights of a Parish Council meeting held on Monday 11th April 2016 Two members of the public attended and questions were asked about the land outside the Zetland arms owned by Parish Council. Finance - the monthly payment schedule was approved but membership to KALC and the annual costs to DCC for Kingsdown Toilets were deferred pending more information. Councillors were delighted to hear news of a successful ‘Awards for all’ Lottery Grant of £10K received on behalf of the Friends of Kingsdown Play Park. Footpaths - the new schedule for regular footpath maintenance is being chased as the contract is due to start Mid April. Highways - it was agreed that works be carried out to the entrance via Ringwould Road to Kingsdown Play Park at a cost of £1,108. 42p. Relaying and repair works to part of No Name Road, Kingsdown at a cost of £3,700 was also approved. A second letter is to be sent to a Kingsdown resident regarding the removal of a fence and overgrown shrubbery on Parish Council land. Planning - two applications were reviewed. A log of applications and Parish Council decisions can be seen on the website. Communications - a new Ringwould with Kingsdown banner has been designed and was used at the Beach Clean for the first time. It was agreed to contact the publisher of the Kingsdown Welcome Pack and offer a letter of welcome and information. It was agreed to investigate if a welcome pack exists for Ringwould. Environment and Amenities - meetings have been held with two voluntary tree wardens and a meeting with a third will take place shortly. The Kingsdown Beach Clean was very well attended by residents and 80 bags of litter and rubbish collected. The winner of ’Keeping the Parish Clean’ Poster Competition which was recently held for the pupils at Kingsdown CEP School will be presented with his or her prize. DDC Environment team will also be in attendance. AOB - It was noted that Kingsdown Conservation Group has produced a map of Kingsdown and it will be on sale for £1 per copy. Proceeds will go to local groups. The next Parish Council meeting will be Monday 9th May at Kingsdown VH . 7.30pm Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Parish Council.
An Open Garden Scheme will be open to all garden owners in Ringwould, Kingsdown, Sutton, Ripple, Ashley, Studdal and Little Monegham. Sunday 17th July 10.30am to 4.30pm We are hoping that you will open your garden no matter what size and with any type of planting – the point of it is just to allow others to enjoy what makes your garden unique! For further information and to register your garden please contact Parish Clerk Katie Amaouche, [email protected] or 01304 729 081 7 Marlborough Road, Deal, CT14 9LE Tel:- (01304) 380 492 Fax:- (01304) 381 909
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8 There’s still time to join our Energy Deal collective scheme and see if you can save money on your gas/electricity bills. Last day to register is 16 May 2016. It’s free to join and you don’t have to accept the winning offer. Registration is quick and easy, the hardest part is finding the information on your energy bill/ statement:- the name of your current supplier the name of your current energy tariff annual energy consumption in kWhs Help friends and family….you can register up to five households on the same email address. No access to a computer? Need assistance with registration? call 01304 872 428 – leave your contact details to receive a call back or bring your energy bills into the Council Offices, Whitfield on 11th May between 2pm and 4pm for assistance with registration. Not living in our area?.....No problem, you can still join in online at www.energydealswitch.com
How does it work?... energy providers will compete to offer you the best Energy Deal at a reverse auction on 17th May 2016. What happens then?.... You get a personal offer showing whether you can save – offers will be sent out from 27th May 2016 You Decide…..by 27th June 2016 - if you want to switch you’ll be helped through the process.
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10 Head teacher - Jo Hygate Glen Road, Kingsdown, CT14 8DD Tel: 01304 373 734 Secretary - Email: [email protected]
We had a very successful end to our spring term at Kingsdown & Ringwould CEP School, amongst all of the usual Easter celebrations. Dance competition Danni Jenner from Dance with Danni has been working extremely hard with training a group of enthusiastic junior children, Jo Hygate for a Kent Dance Competition. They have got through to the Kent Finals, which will be held in Folkestone early April. If successful the team will represent Kent at a national level in Birmingham. Thank you, Danni, for your hard work with the dance team. Deal Learning Alliance Spelling Bee The year 5/6 team won the Deal Learning Alliance Spelling Bee. The team consisting of Paige, Sebastian, William and Elena, successfully competed through a closely fought contest, eventually wining by one point. Congratulations to the team. Swimming Gala On Friday 26th February the swimming team took part in the Dover Schools Swimming Gala. The team did fantastically well with every member coming sixth or above in the results. The team won all the relay events and we also won five individual gold medals. This was a brilliant morning of swimming and I am very pleased to announce that we won the competition. Congratulations to all the swimmers. Jo Hygate
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12 Ringwould News correspondent:- Jean Winn Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email: [email protected] Tea and Chat meets this month on Thursday 5th May at 2pm in the church social space. Homemade cakes and a cuppa, not to mention a good chat for only £1 There will be a quiz this month. Everyone welcome
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 Jack Rowe (£20) John Parkin (£10) Helen Rodney-Smith (£5). If you want to join, email:- [email protected] or phone 01304 361 030
Ringwould History Society Tea for the Queen Saturday 11th June 2.30 Can’t afford £120 for Tea on the Mall? Why not join us for Afternoon Tea for only £8 in Ringwould Village Hall. Following Tea there will be a talk on the Crown Jewels. Admission will be by ticket only, available from Jennifer Van Lens on 01304 371 289 [email protected] or Jean Winn 01304 361 030
St. Nicholas Players
The Society’s May production is a stage play of the well-known television comedy series
“The Vicar of Dibley” by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter.
The play is set in the village of Dibley with familiar scenes in the Parish Hall and the Vicarage. The much loved characters from the TV series are all portrayed with their comical idiosyncrasies.
Dates of the performances are 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th May at Ringwould Village Hall.Curtain up at 7.30
Tickets £5.00 Box Office opens on 11th April at Tel: 852 560 13 Deal Eastling Wood Physiotherapy Firewood Logs Available for delivery from Clinic April to December
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14 Here’s your “heads up” for the Event of the Year
“Kingsdown Rocks 2016”
Clear your Diary now for Saturday 23rd July
At Kingsdown and Ringwould School Field - Gates open 12 noon.
Fantastic entertainment hosted by Kingsdown’s own Sarah Banks featuring:
Full Music Programme Main Stage 12.00 to 4.30 12.00. “Kingsdown’s Got Talent” Children’s Entertainment (See the local stars of tomorrow)
Bad Penny Band Featuring:- 3.00. Children’s Disco 45 Metre Assault Course 3.45. One Love Gladiator Duelling 4.45. Hey Rudi Master Bouncy Castle Sing and dance the night away with:- Toddlers’ Bouncy Castle 6.00. The Moments Pony Rides 7.30. Your Shout Two Hair Braiders 9.30. The Signatures Two Face Painters (10 Piece Northern Soul Band) Balloon Modelling 11.00. Finish Children’s Prize Disco
Refreshments:-
Food and Drink stalls available including a BBQ, Real Ale Bar, Pimm’s & Cocktail Tent, Ice Cream Van, Tea & Cake Stall, and “Barrow of Booze Raffle” in aid of the “Friends of Kingsdown Play Park.” You are welcome to bring your own picnic but No Glasses or Personal BBQ’s, please.
Sorry we cannot allow dogs (Except Guide Dogs)
Tickets: - 16 and over - £10 Children - £5 Advanced Ticket Sales: - 16 and over - £8 Children - £4
Available from May 1st at Del’s Newsagents, at the Kingsdown Rocks Stall at the May Day Fayre and other outlets to be advised. We look forward to seeing you all there and for further information and updates please visit www.kingsdownrocks.co.uk 15 The PLOUGH INN Ripple Church Lane Ripple Deal CT14 8JH 01304 360209 em: [email protected]
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17 Sika Tree Surgery
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18 Benefice Contacts
The Reverend Cathy Sigrist BA Hons The Rectory, Upper Street , Kingsdown CT14 8BJ 01304 373 951 Email: [email protected] ALM Mr John Gray Email: [email protected] 01304 379 941 ALM Ann Ford Email: [email protected] 01304 364 989
Children and Youth Ministry Leader, Catherine Stone Email: [email protected]
St John the Evangelist Church, Kingsdown
Churchwarden Position Vacant Deputy Church Warden Mr Bob Wiseman Email: [email protected] 01304 371 619 Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Liz Deschamps 01304 372 770 Parochial Church Council (Treasurer) Mrs Jean Winn Email: [email protected] 01034 361 030
St Nicholas Church, Ringwould
Churchwardens Mrs Jean Winn Email: [email protected] 01034 361 030 Mr Patrick MacWilliam 01304 373 888 Parochial Church Council (Secretary) Mrs Sarah Spanner 01304 364 222
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 Email: [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
19 Ringwould Alpines Plant Centre Dover Road, Ringwould Tel: 01304 360 034
Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable Also Garden Design staff Landscaping Wide range of hardy plants Ponds Shrubs & Trees Patios & Drives Alpines & Heathers Maintenance Herbs & Fruit Planting etc. Seasonal Bedding
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Good Off-Road Parking All Occasions Catered For Contact : Meg & Darren Parfitt 01304 239 190 Email: [email protected] 20 Dear Friends, Forgive and forget? On the 17th April 1986 a peace treaty was signed between the Isles of Scilly and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. For the first time in 335 years the Scillonians could sleep safely in their beds, for as the Ambassador remarked; "It must have been awful to know we could have attacked at any moment!" The 335 Year War (as it is now known) was a bloodless conflict between the Netherlands and the tiny Isles of Scilly which began as far back as 1651 during the English Civil War. Regardless of the specifics, three months later in June 1651 Cromwell's forces under the command of Admiral Robert Black forced the Royalist fleet to surrender and the Isles of Scilly reverted to Parliamentarian control. The Dutch fleet subsequently sailed home, albeit forgetting to declare peace on the poor little Isles of Scilly! It was only in 1985 that a local Scilly historian called Roy Duncan wrote to the Dutch Embassy in London to see if there was any evidence to support the seemingly absurd claim of a 335 year war. To everyone's surprise, the embassy uncovered a series of documents which suggested that the Netherlands and the Islands were, indeed, still at war! A silly example of a ridiculous situation, yet how often do we fall out with each other – whether it is with our neighbour, “friends” or family member? If the conflict continues, how long will it be before we can’t even remember what the disagreement was all about in the first place? Some disagreements continue through the generations, yet to what purpose, when those who originally disagreed are long gone? We look at the news on the TV or the headlines in the newspaper and shake our heads in disbelief at the mayhem of war and conflict, wondering why peace is so difficult to find, and yet we too often have unresolved issues ourselves. Someone once asked Jesus: ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ Jesus said to him: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and first commandment. And the second is like it: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” Why not pick up the phone to someone you haven’t contacted for a while, or pop next door and see your neighbour – after all, what have you got to lose? And it could just be the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Yours in Christ Cathy 21 Carpet Cleaning Over 7,910 Local Clients Have Trusted Us To Safely Clean Their 6.5 Million Sq Feet of Carpets And 1000,s of Chairs and Sofas in Our 24 Years As Interna- tionally Qualified Cleaning Specialists.
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TERM DATES 2016 TERM 5 School closed Monday 2nd May (Bank Holiday) Finishes Friday 27th May
TERM 6 Starts Tuesday 7th June Finishes Friday 22nd July
22 Church of St John the Evangelist Kingsdown
Flower Rota
Friday Thursday 29th April - 12th May Barbara Ridout & Jan Ridgley 13th May - 26th May Sue Parker White & Jacky Proctor 27th May 9th June Tan Harrington & Georgina Maude
Any queries please contact Barbara Ridout, Tel: 361 019, or Georgina Maude Tel: 389 253
Help needed at St John's Church Kingsdown.
If you can spare a couple of hours each month we need volunteers for the Church Cleaning Rota to keep the church looking Clean & Tidy.
All you have to do is let us know when you are available, preferably a Monday or Friday morning and we will include you on the rota.
For more details, ring Sue 381 567
From the Benefice Registers
Ringwould Memorial service: 18th April 2016 - Brenda Mathews
Kingsdown Baptism: 17th April 2016 - Max John Marsden Belsher
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24 Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512 Email: [email protected]
Ripple Parish Council Ripple Parish Council still has a vacancy for a Councillor. If you are interested in finding our more, please contact the Chairman or the Clerk.
Tea and Chat in Ripple The monthly meeting of Tea and Chat took place on April 11th in Ripple Village Hall. The main event of the afternoon was a ‘Celebration of Easter’ with hymns and Easter readings followed by tea. The next meeting will be held in the Hall on Monday, May 9th at 2.00pm
Bingo Club The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday May 10th and Tuesday May 24th .
Loose Fibres Craft Group in Ripple Meetings Ripple Village Hall - 9.30am - 12.30pm May 4th and May 18th
Contact: Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778
Vintage & Classic Car Meeting The Plough, Ripple Held on the last Sunday every month From 11.30am
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26 In the past ten years the number under five dying from preventable causes has fallen by nearly half Great progress has been made but nearly six million children under five die each year. One of the main causes of death is lack of care at birth. The scandal of new born deaths has been the focus of a recent Save the Children Campaign. In 2014, 194 countries signed up to an action-plan to reduce such deaths. The charity also works in this country. In Dover the charity has been recently running a programme “Families and Schools Together” to help give children and their families the support they need to fulfil their potential at school and in life. The next quiz in aid of Save the Children is at the Deal Vic’s Cricket Club CT14 7RQ. 26th May - 7pm for 7.30pm £2 a head, no booking required. Sarah Spong
Kingsdown Parochial Church Council 100 Club The number of members of our 100 Club has risen to 84 thus enabling a first prize of £20, a second of £15 and a third of £7.This still leaves a further 16 numbers available and, with the odds being so good, it would be a shame not to take advantage of becoming a member. Please contact the Club Administrator, David Dobby, to choose a number. 50% of all income is donated to the church in support of the maintenance of the building fabric; the other 50% is distributed in prizes. Since our inception in November 2010 we have raised over £5,275.
The winners over the last six months were: Emily Shepherd Margaret Hoskins Hon.Henryy Maude Sue Martin David Dobbby (2) Caroline Knowles (2) Philip Deschamps Jacky Proctor (2 James Masson Liz Threadgold Mr & Mrs Ashmore (2) Lesley Dobby (2) Mark Digweed
Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance is appealing for local groups, clubs, societies and other organisations to book a talk about the life-saving work of the charity as it takes delivery of a new helicopter. The air ambulance has launched a new presentation, including information about how the helicopers are tasked, the aircraft, types of missions, the crew, blood transfusions and night flying. If you would like to book a talk, please call Lucy Waterson on 01622 833 833
Lady Captain’s Charity Coffee Morning At Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club The Leas, Kingsdown, CT14 8EP On Thursday 12th May 2016 - from 10.30am onwards Raffle, Tombola, Cakes, Plants, Cards, Candles and more. The money raised goes to the On Course Foundation This charity supports the recovery of wounded and injured service personnel through golf. Entry £1.00 (includes coffee and biscuits) Come along for a coffee and a natter and bring your friends too! For more information, call Linda on 01304 362 387 27 Cathy’s Carnival Creations
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28 Sutton, Ashley, Studdal & Little Mongeham 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. In May Monday 16th come and join us if you can! Liz Wales
Let’s be Sociable We are a very friendly group that meet from 10.30 'til 11.45 am on the third Tuesday of every month, usually in the Church Hall, Downs Road, East Studdal. There is always a Bring and Buy stall, with home-made jams and local grown vegetables, etc. and a Raffle. Next Meeting Tuesday 24thth May. Note change of date.
BINGO NIGHT Next on Friday 6th May No Bingo in June at the Community Hall, Downs Road, East Studdal Come along and support us and possibly win a few pounds at the same time! For further info call Olive on 01304 372 069
Sutton Parish Community The Queen’s Centre Management Committee Tea Party QUIZ NIGHT Sutton Style
at the Community Hall To be held on Downs Road, East Studdal th Saturday the 11 June th in the afternoon, Friday, 20 May 2016 at Sutton Community Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start Come and join us to celebrate the th Tables of 8 maximum--£3.50 per head Queen’s 90 Birthday- Sutton style! Bring your own food, drink etc.
More details next month To book a table telephone Olive on this family event. 01304 372 069 Everyone welcome
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30 Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Clerk:- Katie Amaouche, Inglewood, Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8BP Tel:- 01304 729 081 Email: [email protected] Chairman: Barbara Merriman, Email: [email protected] www.Suttonbydoverpckentparishes.gov.uk
Sutton discussed numerous topics at the April Parish Council Meeting. Flooding is still a big issue, and KCC member Steve Manion was going to help the Parish look into this matter. Litter on the side of the roads of the Parish was a big concern for residents and the Parish Council are looking into it. The annual Parish Meeting will be held on 24th May 2016 at 7.30pm at the Church Hall. The focus of the meeting will be about a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and to talk about speed issues in the village. All residents welcome. The next Parish Council Meeting takes place on May 3rd 7.30pm at the Church Hall. Katie Amaouche, Clerk to the Council
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Winners of the April draw were : 33 Harrowell, 68 Crawley, 39 Bryant
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Sutton Parish Fete
Will be held at the Community Centre, Studdal On Saturday 18th June 2016 at 2.00pm
There will be games, plant stall, raffle, white elephant, cakes, coconut shy, café, and lots, lots more.
Do come and join the fun of your village fete.
31 32 Kingsdown and Ringwould WI Secretary Linda Dalton Email: [email protected] Many of us sat down to a delicious lunch at our April gathering. This is an annual treat for us members, provided for us by our hard-working committee...they never let us down. We had a three course meal of delicious home-made soup (my bowl was rather large, so I had no room for the alternative choice!) This was followed by a cold buffet (an amazing variety of meats and pies) then, wow, we all managed to make room for the yummy puddings! Just to spice things up a bit, our president made us do a quiz to test our knowledge about the history of the WI, each table in competition with the others. I think that is all I want to say about it, since my table nearly (but not quite) got the booby prize! It was a lovely occasion for chat and friendship; thank you to the members of the committee from us ordinary members! We are very much looking forward to our trip to Chelsea Hospital on May 13th. No doubt I shall write about it in next month’s Rural Roundup. Next month we are presented with this year’s resolutions to debate and vote on to inform national WI policy. Subjects this year are diverse, better care for people with dementia while in hospital and about reducing food waste. Resolutions in the past have had a significant influence on government thinking, so it is important that our WI give these issues our careful consideration. Our meeting is on 9th May at 2.0’clock in Kingsdown Village Hall. Do join us! Christine Smith
As I write, the sun is shining and the sky is blue. I have just finished the first coat of Golden Maple anti-slip decking stain. Another coat will be applied later today. I will keep you posted as to its anti-slip properties. The garden needs a touch of T.L.C. but having said that there are strong splashes of colour from the daffodils, narcissi, hellebores, primula candelabra, lungwort, anemones and irises. The Head Gardener is in the greenhouse planting some troughs. Plug plant are now arriving on a regular basis. Here we are in May; summer is on its way but beware of treacherous late frosts. Keep vulnerable plants and new shoots protected at night if frost is forecast. Don’t be tempted to put out tender bedding plants until the middle of the month. Apply mulch while you can still see what you are doing, before the herbaceous growth really takes place. Use your own compost, well rotten horse manure or leaf mould. The soil is warming up making it easier for plants to grow. Don’t forget to add general purpose fertiliser to your shrubs, beds, borders and containers before mulching. Unless you are a Buddhist or pacifist now is the time to wage war on slugs and snails. We will be having a stall at the village May Day Fete on Sunday 1st May promoting the society. We will be handing out sunflower seeds with a pot and compost for children to grow on. It would be lovely if a photograph of the sunflower could be submitted for the Annual Show in August. Our annual plant sale will be held in conjunction with the Garage Safari on Sunday 8th May at the Pantiles, St James Road. We are looking for help with this event. Our speaker at the meeting on 23rd May will be Theresa Ryder to talk about the pros and cons of running a nursery. She will also bring along a few plants to dis- cuss. Should prove interesting. Happy gardening and stay healthy. Bob Perry 33
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34 Calendar of Events May 2016 Sun 1st May Day Fete, Kingsdown Play Park. 12 noon - 3.00pm Sun 1st Breakfast Church, St John’s, Kingsdown. 9.30am Tues 3rd Sutton by Dover Parish Council Meeting, Church Hall. 7.30pm Wed 4th Kingsdown Lunch Club - details from the Post Office Wed 4th & 18th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall. 9.30am - 12.30pm Thurs 5th Tea & Chat, with Quiz, St Nicholas Church, Ringwould. 2.00pm Fri 6th Bingo Night, Sutton Community Hall. 7.00pm for 7.30pm Sun 8th Kingsdown Garden Soc Plant Sale - The Pantiles, St James Rd Sun 8th Kingsdown Garage Safari from 9am Mon 9th R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, Kingsdown VH. 7.30pm Mon 9th Tea & Chat, Ripple Village Hall. 2.00pm Mon 9th Kingsdown & Ringwould WI, Kingsdown Village Hall. 2.00pm Tue 10th & 24th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall. 7.00pm Wed 11th - Fri 14th St Nicholas Players, Ringwould Village Hall. 7.30pm Fri 13th Closing date for June issue of Rural Roundup Sun 15th Funday Sunday, St John’s Kingsdown. 9.30am Mon 16th Deadline for registering with Energy Deal - see page 9 Mon 16th Drop in Studdal Church Hall. 9.30am - 11.00am Tues 17th Kingsdown Conservation Group, Kingsdown School. 7.30pm Fri 20th Quiz Night, Community Hall, Studdal. 7pm for 7.30pm Sun 22nd Messy Church, Studdal Community Centre. 4pm - 6pm Mon 23rd Kingsdown Garden Society, Kingsdown School. 7.30pm Tue 24th Let’s be Sociable, Studdal Church Hall. 10.30am - 11.45am Tue 24th Sutton by Dover Parish Council, APM Church Hall. 7.30pm Thurs 26th Save the Children Quiz, Deal, Vic’s Cricket Club. 7.00pm for 7.30pm Fri 27th School term ends Sun 29th Vintage & Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple. from 11.30am Sun 29th United Benefice Service, Sutton. 10.00am
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Contact Mike: Mobile:- 07926 083 095 Telephone:- 01304 367 174 [email protected] 11 Palmerston Avenue, Walmer, Deal. CT14 7ST 36 Sri Lankan Curry Evening a great success once again
For the second year running, St. John’s curry evening was a great success, with requests that it takes place on a monthly basis! (Sorry but we can’t oblige!) The three course meal, which was accompanied by Bollywood music, was enjoyed by everyone. We also held a raffle – and my grateful thanks to everyone who so generously gave prizes. My thanks go to the whole team who made the evening possi- ble – but especially to Masheeda who masterminded the whole even- ing and her trusty assistant Sue. In total £670.48 was raised from the entrance tickets, raffle and donations which will go towards the repairs to the church building. Once again, my grateful thanks to everyone who made the evening possible and to those who came along to enjoy the fabulous food. Another curry evening will take next year – so look out for dates and there may be something taking place later in the year – so again, look out for details. Cathy Sigrist
37 Clubs & Organisations e. 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:- Secretary - Barbara Hansom 01304 761 431 Kingsdown Garden Society Chairman:- Mrs Barbara Peel 01304 361 384 Secretary:- Mr T Ridley-Ellis 01304 381 084 Kingsdown Parent & Toddler Group Contact:- Mrs Lisa Dennison 01304 239 704 Kingsdown Pre School Chairman:- Anna Taylor 01304 362 784 Secretary:- Susannah Davidson 01304 768 988 Kingsdown & Ringwould Women's Institute President:- Mrs Jenny Wall 01304 369 903 Secretary:- Mrs Linda Dalton 01304 371 401 Kingsdown Table Tennis Club Cathy Whitnall 01304 362 824 Kingsdown Village Hall Chairman:- Mrs Mary Fish 01304 361 862 Secretary:- Mrs Jane Banks 01304 373 774 Ringwould Village Hall Chairman:- Mr Patrick Macwilliam 01304 373 888 Secretary:- Mrs Avril Woolf 01304 379 059 Kingsdown Welcome Pack (for newcomers) Contact:- Sylvia Main 01304 373 651 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 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 Heritage Association Contact:- David Dobby 01304 373 331 38 Parish Contacts St Nicholas Players Chairman:- Mr George Hannah 07496 603 766 Email:- [email protected] Secretary:- Miss Janet Alcock 01304 367 453 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 Jennifer Van Lens 07934 253 594 Ripple Village Hall Mrs P Scott-Bradford mob: 07967 307 440 Studdal Church Hall Mrs Claire McLaren 01304 371 274 Sutton Community Centre Meg & Darren Parfitt 01304 239 190 Email: [email protected] Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council Chairman: Doreen Clark Email: [email protected] 01304 362 333
Clerk: Mrs Katie Amaouche Email:- [email protected] 01304 729 081 (Please visit our website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk) Kingsdown & Ringwould PCSO PCSO, Tony Edwards & Kerry Skirrow (new non-emergency number) 101 Email: [email protected] KCC Community Warden Martin Dadd Email: [email protected] 07969 584 181
Ripple Parish Council Chairman: Mrs Daphne Lee Eastchurch, Sutton Rd., Ripple CT14 8JA 01304 365 573 Clerk: Mrs Kath Hastilow Email:- [email protected] 01304 372 235
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Chairman: Barbara Merriman 01304 369 256 Email: [email protected] Clerk: Mrs Katie Amaouche 01304 729 081 Email: [email protected] Deal & Dist branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Sarah Spong 01304 363 942 Treasurer:- Gill Hughes 01304 364 188 Kingsdown Page 5 Ripple News Page 25 R’would-w-K’down PC Page 7 General Page 27 Dover District Council Page 9 Sutton, Ashley, Studdal School Page 11 and Little Mongeham Page 29 Ringwould Page 13 Sutton PC Page 31 Kingsdown Rocks Page 15 K & R WI / K’down Garden Soc. Page 33 Church Services Page 17 Calendar of Events Page 35 Benefice Contacts Page 19 Clubs & Organisations Page 38 Letter from the Rectory Page 21 Parish Contacts Page 39 Church info Page 23 Conservation Society Page 40 39
On 12th April Mike Phillips told us about British amphibians and reptiles, namely the common frog, common toad, palmate newt, great crested newt, smooth newt, viviparous lizard, slow worm, adder, grass snake and smooth snake. (The natterjack toad and sand lizard have died out but are being re-introduced). If you would like to encourage these shy creatures then provide ponds, basking spots, food, shelter, hibernation sites and egg-laying sites, which basically means stop tidying up your garden! Another way of helping is to ensure that you report seeing any of these creatures in Kingsdown to the Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group at www.kentarg.org. Watch out for our new footpath map, design by Joe Wall, soon to be available at the village shop. KCG will be represented on the Deal Town Council ‘Goodwins Dredging Investigation Group’. And finally, don’t miss our next illustrated talk: Tuesday 17th May – Butterflies in Kent – a talk by Ade Jupp. It will be held in Kingsdown School. Registration and free wine and nibbles will be from 7:30pm with the talk starting at 8pm. Members £3 and non-members £4. No need to book. Ade is from Butterfly Conservation Kent Group and will describe butterflies found in Kingsdown and how we can ensure they thrive. Annie Martin. Email: [email protected]
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