Rural Roundup
The Community Magazine for
Kingsdown Ringwould-w-Oxney
Ripple Sutton, Ashley, Studdal
& Little Mongeham
Issue Number 49 December 14/Jan 2015
A Merry Christmas
and a Prosperous New Year
To all our readers
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Hello Everyone,
This issue covers December and January, therefore trying to fit in almost double the copy made my job very difficult. My first priority was to include all dates and information applying to the villages covered by the circulation of this magazine. I do apologise for copy edited down or left out. We are obviously doing something right, as each month I have to turn down new adverts through lack of space. In a way it is really gratifying that we are in such a position.
I would like to wish everyone ‘Compliments of the Season’. I am looking forward to spending sometime with my son and family who live in France. Even though the grandsons are in their thirties I expect there will still be Christmas Stockings and it will be fun catching up with all the news and getting to know their partners. You will see from the report from Ringwould w Kingsdown Parish Council that they have budgeted again for “Front Gardens in Bloom” next year. This year the event generated so much community interest, and the gardens were so pretty it was great. So get planning again! My thanks go to all who contribute to make this publication the success it is. Without everyone we just wouldn’t have a Rural Roundup. Thanks again, Ed.
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].
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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
Carols, Sausages & Mulled Wine
Come and join in some carol singing and enjoy some mulled wine and sausages as well. All in aid of the local scout group's funds.
Where: Outside the Ox Tale Butcher's Shop When: Saturday 13th December
Time: Starting at 12.30 pm
Song sheets and music will be provided along with barbecued sausages and mulled wine. Please come along and lend your voice(s) to the occasion - it should be fun. Many thanks. Nick Britton (The Ox Tale Butcher)
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Solley’s Award Winning Ice Cream direct from our Dairy
110ml cups through to 4.5 litres lots of flavours
Open 9am to until 3pm and other times by arrangement
Call 01304 374 100
www.solleysicecream.co.uk
Daisy Chain Civil Celebrants
Bespoke Ceremonies For All Your Special Life Events
Lisa Humphrys Civil Celebrant | UKSC(M)
Weddings | Namings | Funerals
T: 07824 508 227 E: [email protected]
W: www.daisy-chain-civil-celebrants.co.uk
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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
The Disasters' Emergency Committee, which includes Save the Children, has launched an appeal in relation to the Ebola crisis. To donate call 0800 8148 148 or visit www.savethechildren.org.uk/Ebola.
The next quiz in aid of Save the Children will be at the Deal Vics Cricket Club CT14 7RQ on Thursday 18
th December 7 for 7.30 pm, £2 a head, all teams
welcome.
Date Time Meet at Route
Sat 13th 6pm Top of Kingsdown Hill Kingsdown Hill, Hillcrest Rd
Sun 14th 6pm Top of Kingsdown Hill Victoria Rd, Queensdown Rd
Mon 15th 6:30pm Top of Kingsdown Hill The Avenue, Chalkhill Rd
Tues 16th 6:30pm The Church (Upper St) Church Cliff, Courtlands
Wed 17th 6.30pm Balmoral Rd/Glen Rd Balmoral Rd
Thurs 18th 6:30pm Top of Sea Rd Sea Rd, Edward Rd, Carlton Rd
Fri 19th 6.30pm School gate Glen Rd, Osborne Rd, Claremont Rd
Sat 20th 6pm School gate Kings Close, Climdown, St Monica's Rd
Sun 21st To be arranged To be arranged
Mon 22nd 6:30pm Top of Upper St Upper St, St James Rd
Tues 23rd 6:30pm Alexandra Rd/ Upper St Alexandra Rd, The Rise
Christmas Eve
Wed 24th
7pm
Rising Sun
North Rd, Wellington Parade (part), Boundary Rd, Cliffe Rd, Jarvist Place, South Rd, the Pubs
KINGSDOWN CAROL SINGING
Once again it is time for carol singing around Kingsdown. We welcome everyone to join us for this lovely tradition. There are no auditions, no rehearsals just turn up and sing. It is good fun. Wrap up warmly, bring a torch and we'll provide the carol sheets. This
year we are starting at 6pm at weekends and at 6.30pm on week nights (but you can join us later further along the route) and finishing by 8.30pm. All money collected will be divid-ed between The Church Fabric Fund and The Mission to Seafarers. Donations may be left at Kingsdown Post Office. Looking forward to seeing you.
Sylvia (373 651), Sue (381 567) and Dinah (373 176)
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Two offices serving the Deal & Dover area
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1, Cliffe Road Kingsdown, Deal CT14 8AJ Telephone: (01304) 381 622
Email: [email protected]
* * * High Street
St. Margaret’s-at-Cliffe, Dover CT15 6AT Telephone: (01304) 852 960
Email: [email protected]
www.marshallandclarke.com
Deal Physiotherapy
Clinic
Back/Neck Pain
Arthritis
Sports Injuries
87, Blenheim Road Deal, Kent CT14 7DE
Tel: (01304) 373 229
Shaun Roper BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP
(Chartered Physiotherapist)
Liane Roberts
Tel: 01304 449 003
Mobile: 07867 120 036
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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
Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council The Council had a busy and fruitful meeting this month. Members received a report about the success of the recently introduced
Garden in Bloom competition and decided to continue with the project next year. Councillor Doreen Clark who dreamt up and over saw the project has agreed to take the helm again.
Our Community Warden Malcolm Wells updated members on the progress of the Kent County Council consultation and explained that it was still ongoing and no formal decisions had yet been announced.
Councillors considered an application from the Ringwould Village Hall Committee and agreed to provide funding of £2,700 to help provide better heating for the village hall.
An anonymous donor has offered £1,000 to help improve facilities in the Kingsdown playground. Members welcomed the donation and the pllayground will be inspected to see how the funds can best be used.
Councillors agreed to pay for essential repairs and maintenance to the play equipment in the Ringwould playground.
Councillor Sigrist reported that the annual Remembrance Service in St John’s Church had been extremely well attended and that the beavers, cubs and scouts had returned to the Kingsdown Service.
Members heard that funds were being sought in order that the name of Squadron Leader Anthony Downing can be added to the Roll of Honour in St John’s.
The chairman, Councillor MacWilliam, reminded members that there will be an election for the Parish Council next May and asked members to encourage people from both villages to consider standing.
Members were told that a group from the Planning Committee had held a meeting with the East Kent Housing Association about proposals to build a car park on open space in Kings Close. As a result of the meeting the Association has withdrawn its proposals and will submit new proposals which will require less land to Dover District Council.
The next meeting of the Council will be held at the Kingsdown Village Hall on Monday 15
th December, 7.30pm.
KINGSDOWN ROCKS on Saturday 13th December Village Hall has had to be
cancelled due to One Love not being able to perform, A Christmas Quiz will now take place at the School on Saturday 13
th December.
Watch out for Local Posters. Another date for your diary Grand Barn Dance will be held at The School on Saturday 7
th February Stephen
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Marlborough Road, Deal, CT14 9LE Tel:- (01304) 380 492 Fax:- (01304) 381 909
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Hire St John’s (Kingsdown) Village Hall
Registered Charity Number 302777
For all social occasions, parties, receptions & meetings.
Large Main Hall (for up to100) with well equipped kitchen
Lower Hall (for up to 24) with tea-making facilities
Booking Secretary: Jane Banks Tel:- 01304 373 774
kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk
Kingsdown Village Hall Trustees
Christmas at the Hall
Saturday December 6th From 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Performance of Seasonal Songs
By “Singing for Pleasure”
Charity Christmas Goods Yummy Cakes
Seasonal Refreshments
Raffle
(donations of prizes appreciated)
Details from Jane on 373 774
Sri Lankan Curry Night At St John’s Church
Kingsdown Friday 9
th January 2015 at 6.30pm
Join Masheeda & Friends for a great Sri Lankan Tasting Experience 2 Course Meal with Soft Drinks
£15 per head Wine & Lager/Beer Available
£1 a glass Plus Raffle
Only 25 Places available to Book Call Masheeda 01304 360 850
Kingsdown and Ringwould Quilt and Craft Show. Spring Bank Holiday week end 23-25th May, 2015 to be held at St John`s Church, Kingsdown. Quilters, crafters and knitters from Kingsdown and Ringwould are looking for any individuals or groups who would like to take part in this show by entering their exhibits We would like as many of you as possible to be involved. There is plenty of time to start creating your work of art. If you would like to find out more about this event or have ideas to share ,please come.to on a meeting planned for the 5th January at 2pm at the church. Alternatively for further information please ring Masheeda Downing on 01304 360 850, Prue Bell 01304 367 701 and Pat Macfarlane 01304 373 997.
Kingsdown Survey
Many thanks to all those who completed and returned the Kingsdown Community Survey We are very pleased with the response. The results will be made public at a meeting in the New Year. The raffle will be held at the same time. The date of the meeting will be given in the next issue of Rural Roundup.
Barbara Hansom
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P.R. DEVESON
Decorator & Painter
City & Guilds Qualified
38, Middle Deal Road, Deal, Kent. CT14 9RG
(01304) 365 460
Telephone: 01304 369 678
mobile: 07974 763 121
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Antiques Purchased
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Email:- [email protected]
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Head teacher - Jo Hygate Glen Road, Kingsdown, CT14 8DD Tel: 01304 373 734
Secretary - Email: [email protected]
By the time you read this the school will be in the midst of its preparations for Christmas. These include the Infant Nativity, Junior Carol Service, Pantomime and of course the Christmas Fayre. The Christmas Fayre this year will be held on Friday 12th December straight after school. Please come along and support this event, Every penny raised is spent on the children in school. At the end of last term an artist came into school working with the
junior children. During the day three crucifixes were made using a variety of materials. which have been displayed in the entrance hall, hall and in the spiritual garden. This was an amazing opportunity for the children to work alongside an artist, creating original artwork which celebrates our status of being a church school.
Finally may I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year. Jo Hygate
Christmas Fair Kingsdown and Ringwould CEP School are holding their Christ-mas Fair on Friday December 12th from 3.15pm to 5.30pm. Please come along and support us! Refreshments on sale - mulled wine, hot dogs and mince pies. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto; try your hand on the bottle stall and at lucky dip; grand raffle and many other stalls. Contact
the school for further details, or visit the PTFA’s facebook page.
School of Rock Mike Glavin, one of the organisers of Kingsdown Rocks 2014 Festival, presented a cheque for £300 to Mrs Jo Hygate, Head of Kingsdown and Ringwould C of E Primary school from the proceeds of the summer’s successful event which was held on the school’s playing field. Planning is already in
hand for Kingsdown
Rocks 2015 - Saturday
25th July.
The first fundraising
event was a race night held in the Kings Head, Upper Street, and the next will be the
popular Christmas Quiz on Saturday December 13th in the school hall. The first event of
the New Year will be a Valentine’s Barn Dance on Saturday 7th February at the school.
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Colin McKee
Maintenance Mate Painting and Decorating, Handyman work,
Laminate flooring, Ceramic Tiling, Picture/Mirror hanging, Property Maintenance and repair,
Flat pack assembly, No job too small.
Quality and satisfaction guaranteed
Tel : 01304 364 444 Mob : 07745 191 412 Email:[email protected]
Based in Kingsdown
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Ringwould News correspondent:- Jean Winn Tel:- 01304 361 030 Email: [email protected]
FOR HIRE RINGWOULD VILLAGE HALL
For that Special Occasion Family parties Christenings
Weddings Birthdays
Seating up to 120,
excellent kitchen facilities, staging and Disabled Access
Contact: Bookings Secretary: Mrs M Read 01304 363 528 or visit: www.hallshire.com
ST NICHOLAS 100 CLUB A new year starts on January 1st so if you would like to join please let me have £12 per number for the coming 12 months. Half the money collected goes in prizes, the other half helps heat the church so we can be cosy for services
and tea and chat. There are still a few numbers left and remember the more people who join the greater the prizes! November Winners were Cathy Sigrist (£20) and George Bailey (£10) and Jan Bailey (£5). If you want to join, e mail [email protected] or phone 361 030 and I will arrange to call. Jean Winn
Tea and Chat meets this month on 4th December when we go to the
Chequers for our Christmas lunch. After that it is Thursday 8th January at 2.00pm in the church social space (Note this is a week later than usual but I didn’t think New Years day would be a starter!) Homemade cakes and a cuppa not to mention a good chat! £1
The Village Carol Service
is on Sunday the 21st at 6.30 followed by coffee and mince pies so why not get in the festive spirit and join us.
Ringwould’s Christingle is at 4pm on 24th Christmas Eve, as always you are invited to help us make them from 3.15pm to 3.45pm, with squash, coffee and biscuits available.
The Friends of St Nicholas Church Ringwould
A Festive Afternoon Tea Saturday 6
th December, 3 - 5pm
Do join us
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Susan Fairley G.O.s.C
Structural and Cranial
Osteopath
The Sandown Clinic 171 Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6NX
01304 364 879
Eastling Wood Firewood Logs – Available for delivery
from April to December
All our 8”, 10” and 12” logs are ready for delivery.
£90.00 for 1.5 cubic meter load, half load for £55.00
Call Bruce Hill on 07901 515 806
to arrange delivery
Google http://www.eastlingwood.co.uk We are DEFRA grant aided and have a
ten year forestry commission management plan.
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Energy Deal is back! Helping you save money on your energy bill.
Registration opens on 2 December 2014
Energy Deal is your local collective switching scheme – register to see if you can save. The Energy Deal scheme, supported by Dover District Council, is free to join and there is no
obligation to switch your supplier. Information required to register can be found on your annual energy statement or energy bill:-
the name of your current supplier
the name of your current energy tariff
annual energy consumption in kWhs (detailed on your annual energy statement/ energy bill)
how you pay for your energy The scheme will negotiate directly with energy sup-pliers at a reverse auction on 3 February 2015 with the aim of securing a competitive tariff for the majority of residents taking part.
The second campaign in spring last year saw aver-age savings of £190 (over all categories) per year. The current campaign launches on 2 December and will continue until 2 February 2015.
Registration can be completed:- Online at www.energydealswitch.com If you don’t have access to a computer, call the
Council on 01304 872 428 (leave your name and telephone number to receive a callback).
Could you be paying less for energy? For further information and to register go to www.energydealswitch.com.
You decide if you want to switch and
we will help you through the
process
Y ou receive a personalised offer showing if and how
much you could save from
13 February
Energy suppliers will compete to
offer you the best energy deal
on 3 February
Register with Energy Deal by 2 February 2015
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We also stock light bulbs, kettles,
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Tel/Fax
01304 381 858
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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 ALM Ann Ford Email: [email protected] 01304 364 989
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
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Services for December 2014 & January 2015
Date Kingsdown Ringwould
Dec 7th 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion
Dec 14th
9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Prayer & Praise
9.30am Matins
Dec 21st
9.30am Funday Sunday 4.00pm Carol Service
6.30pm Carol Service
Dec 24th
5.30pm Christingle 11.30pm Holy Communion
4.00pm Christingle
Dec 25th 10.00am Family Communion 10.00am Family Communion
Dec 28th 10.00am United Benefice Holy Communion
Jan 4th 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion
Jan 11th 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Prayer & Praise
9.30am Matins
Jan 18th 9.30am Funday Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion
Jan 25th 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Morning Praise
Date Sutton Ripple
Dec 7th 6.00pm - Studdal @Six Studdal Hall
11.00am Morning Prayer
Dec 14th 6.00pm Carol Service 8.00am Holy Communion
Dec 21st
11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Christingle (Sutton Community Centre)
4.00pm Christingle
Dec 24th 11.00pm Holy Communion 11.30pm Holy Communion
Dec 28th 6.00pm Carol Service
Jan 4th 6.00pm - Studdal @Six Studdal Hall
11.00am Morning Prayer
Jan 11th 11.00am Matins 8.00am Holy Communion
Jan 18th 11.00am Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Jan 25th 4.00pm Messy Church @Studdal Hall
8.00am Holy Communion
For more details see www.ringwouldchurch.com
Copy closing date Monday 12th
January for the February 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]
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Ringwould Alpines Plant Centre Dover Road, Ringwould
Tel: 01304 360 034
Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff
Wide range of hardy plants
Shrubs & Trees
Alpines & Heathers
Herbs & Fruit
Seasonal Bedding
Also Garden Design
Landscaping
Ponds
Patios & Drives
Maintenance
Planting etc
Available for Hire
SUTTON PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE, Downs Rd., East Studdal Good-Sized Hall with Stage, Kitchen, Committee Room
Good Off-Road Parking All Occasions Catered For
Contact Booking Clerk - 01304 363 361
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Dear Friends
During the Christmas Season many will be singing favourite Christmas carols and attending one or more of the services that we hold in our parish churches. The services range from Christingle and Carol services through to that very special midnight first communion in Kingsdown, Ripple and Sutton and I look forward to wishing you a very happy Christmas at one of those services. Sometimes when we look behind the meaning of the words in our
carols and songs, they sometimes throw up a completely different or hidden meaning, and although not quite The DaVinci Code, I would like to share with you the Story behind The 12 Days of Christmas Song.
We haven’t always had the freedom to come together to worship and teach and The 12 days of Christmas song was written by Catholics in England as a way of teaching their children, in secret, about the Christian faith. The song's "gifts" helped the children to remember the teachings of the faith. So here is the code:
"True Love" refers to God.
"Me" refers to every Christian.
The other symbols mean the following:
1 Partridge in a Pear Tree = Jesus Christ
2 Turtle Doves = The Old & New Testaments
3 French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity or the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Trinity
4 Calling Birds = The Four Gospels
5 Golden Rings = First Five Books of the Old Testament
6 Geese-A-Laying = The Six Days of Creation
7 Swans-A-Swimming = The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit (I Corinthians 12:8-10)
8 Maids-A-Milking = The Eight Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10)
9 Ladies Dancing = The Nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
10 Lords-A-Leaping = The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20)
11 Pipers Piping = Eleven Apostles, not Judas
12 Drummers Drumming = The Twelve Points of Doctrine in the Apostle's Creed
So this Christmas, when you are singing The 12 days of Christmas, see if you can remember the actual meaning of the song, because as we approach advent and Christmas, let’s remember that the reason for the season is to celebrate Christ’s birthday. So, I would just ask you to stop for a moment and reflect on that thought and the difference that it would make to this time of the year if that Holy baby hadn’t been born over 2000 years ago.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the parishes in the past year and to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year. Every blessing to everyone at this very special time.
Yours in Christ .Cathy
Kingsdown Art Exhibition The recent Art Exhibition held in St John’s Church, Kingsdown, was a success and raised a clear £463 towards the restoration of the church fabric. There were 31 artists exhibiting, 14 of which recorded total sales of £984. The new floodlighting provided the exhibition space with a much better level of illumination that was greatly appreciated by both the exhibitors and the public. We thank all for attending and making this year’s event such a success. John Gray
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St Martin’s Emmaus On the (A20) in Dover Tel : 01304 204 550
Dover Shop Open Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Collections Mon - Fri Only
Sat 9am - 4pm www.stmartinsemmaus.co.uk
New Shop Opening at 47 Northgate, Canterbury (near Sainsbury’s)
Recycle your unwanted household goods
Visit our shops and buy restored, painted & retro furniture
Local to Kingsdown
All domestic plumbing work
Central heating installations
Boiler Servicing
Landlord Gas Safety Certifi-
cates
Emergency Call outs
For a Free quote: Contact: Fred Roberts
Tel: 01304 369 264 07812 664 068
For the control of moles, rabbits and foxes
in your grounds or garden
Professional Service Discreet unmarked Vehicles
Reasonable Rates
For a free consultation please call
Mr S Chidley on 07814 425 480
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From the Benefice Registers
Kingsdown Funerals in November: Ian Chisholm Marie June Inman Alan Taylor Marjorie Brown
Church of St John the Evangelist Kingsdown
Flower Rota for December 2014 & January 2015 No Flowers During Advent
Tuesday 23rd December - Thursday 1st January - The Parish Decorating for Christmas will be done on Tuesday 23rd December from 10am. Do please come and help and bring the children too. Gifts of greenery and flowers (not yellow) and donations will be gratefully received. We hope to keep the decorations looking good until after the New Year.
Friday 2nd January - 15th Goeorgina Maude & Jacky Proctor Friday 16th to 29th January: Barbara Ridout & Caroline Knowles
Friday 30th January to 17th February, Shrove Tuesday: Tan Harrington & Lynn Price
Any queries please ring Georgina Maude on 01304 389 253, Barbara Ridout on 01304 361 019 or Lesley Dobby 373 331
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Funday Sunday!
The next service is on Sunday 21st December at 9.30am
Getting ready for Christmas!
Come and get involved with Christmas crafts,
activities and fun. This informal service for all ages includes
refreshments.
The theme of the service on Sunday 18th January at 9.30am
is Water, Baptism and Heaven.
Come and find out who John the Baptist was,
and what he did? Through songs, games and activities
for adults and children.
For more details contact John Gray [email protected]
CHRISTMAS MARKET St John’s Heritage Association is holding another Christmas Market
At St John’s Church on Thursday 4th December
7.00pm onwards COST: £3.00 Tamarisk of Deal will be having a stall , also putting on a fashion show twice during the evening. There will be several tables/stalls where you can buy or order a variety of goods/ products.
These tables/stalls include: Jewellery, Cards,
Christmas Crafts and decorations The local butcher & Honey
There will be a RAFFLE (including a chance to win a Christmas turkey) and refreshments. Should anyone require more details or be willing to offer assistance, please contact Norman Gilliland (tel 381 589).
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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 honey Interested? Contact:- [email protected] or Telephone:- 01227 833 807
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Vintage & Classic Car Meeting The Plough, Ripple (please note venue) Held on the last Sunday every month From 11.30am
Tea and Chat in Ripple
Tea and Chat met on November 10th and enjoyed the usual tea, sandwich-es, cakes and chat with a quiz to follow, Tea and Chat will meet twice in December – a Celebration of Christmas in the Village Hall at 2.00pm on Monday 1st December and the Annual Christmas Lunch at Sutton Vale at
12.30 on Monday 8th December.
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
Councillor Steve Manion, judging Ripple Parish Council Bonfire Night Competition.
There were seven guys for him to judge.
The prizes wer donated by Kent Skips. About 250 - 300 people turned out on a wet night
to make it a huge success. The food and drink completely ran out, hard work but well
worth it. Thanks to everyone who helped. Daphne Lee (Chairman Ripple Parish Council)
If you haven't already bought your Charity Christmas cards this year the Cards for Good Causes shop is now open in The Landmark Centre in Deal High Street. As well as Christmas goods there is a large selection of cards for many national and local charities and good causes. Opening times 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday until 17th December.
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Ripple News Correspondent:- Laurence Davey Fairmead, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL Tel:- 01304 374 512
Email: [email protected]
Loose Fibres Meetings Ripple Village Hall 9.30am - 12.30pm
December 17th & 31st
January 14th & 28th
February 11th & 25th
March 11th & 25th
April 8th & 22nd
Contact:- Rita Rhodes 01304 365 778
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin The Christmas Services at Ripple will be a Christingle at 4.00pm on December 21
st, the First Communion of Christmas at 11.45pm on December 24
th and the
Carol Service at 6.00pm on December 28th .
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War,
the church has produced a retrospective account of the effects of the War on the parish and the parishioners – ‘Lives Remembered: Ripple and the Great War.’ This is in part based on a Register kept by the then Rector on all the parish men who served in the forces during the War. Copies are available for a donation of £5.00.
Bingo Club The Bingo Club will meet in Ripple Village Hall on Tuesday 9
th
December for a members only Bingo Party. Next year, meetings will
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Christmas Concert John Rutter : Brother Heinrich's Christmas with Special Guest Narrator Jan Leeming
Edward Elgar :From the Bavarian Highlands Plus : Carols for all
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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.
December 1st and 15th Please note we are not meeting on the 29th December January’s meetings are on the 12th and the 26th
We sometimes have to cancel if it is, or has been, snowing. If you would like to check if we are meeting, phone Liz on 07711 261 790
Do come and join us if you can!
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Lucky winners of the November draw were: 1 Boardman, 74 Folwell, 19 Kardamesh
There will be a Christmas bonus on the December prizes.
Subscriptions now need renewing and cost £12 for the coming year Contact Maggie tel: 372 856
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Christingle All age service
Sunday December 21st
Community Centre
Downs Road
Studdal
4pm - 6pm
Create your own Christingle and enjoy snacks, Juice or wine;
and mince pies.
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
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Tuesday 16th December
Tuesday 20th January
Messy Church
Alone in the temple at twelve
When: Sunday Jan 25th 2015 From: 4 – 6 pm
At: Church Hall, Studdal
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Contact Ann on 364 989
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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.
KCC Highways lighting have repaired the street light near ‘Wentways Farm’ in Stoneheap Road, Studdal which has not worked for some time. It has made the unpaved road a little safer in the dark evenings.
The soakaway under the Memorial Garden in Studdal has been completely dug out and replaced with a new soakaway by KCC Highways. This will enhance the drainage system of excess water which has caused problems in Homestead Lane in recent years. Highways are to repair other soakaways and blocked drains in the Homestead Lane area and have been given the funding for this work to be carried out.
A new Parish Council Notice board is to be made by a local carpenter to replace the notice board in Ashley which has become dilapidated.
The next two meetings will be held on Tuesday 2nd
December and Tuesday 6
th January 2015 at 7.30pm in Studdal Church Hall, Downs Rd, Studdal.
Everybody is welcome to come along and support their Parish.
We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year! Veronica Harrop - Parish Clerk
BreakThrough Breast Cancer Dance
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th January 2015
19 30hrs - 23 45hrs
at Kingsdown School Hall
Tickets Available from Julia
07974 896 552 or 367 310
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Secretary: - Kathy Erridge Tel: 01304 373 402 Email:- [email protected]
For our November meeting our speaker was Louise Newell who is a member of a local medieval re-enactment group. Louise told us that after a few years of being a spectator at these events, she realised that the participants were having the most fun. So Louise together
with her husband and young son joined the group about 8 years ago. Louise gave us a fascinating insight into life in medieval times and showed us various items which were used for crafts such as weaving, together with examples of games that were played and the clothing and jewellery worn. Our next meeting will be our Christmas party for members on 8th December at 2.00pm in Kingsdown Village Hall when the Committee will provide the entertainment and refreshments. Then on January 12th we will start our programme for 2015 with a talk by Frances Smith on “Teaching in the East End”. This meeting will be held at Kingsdown Village Hall. Best wishes to all members for the New Year Lisa Souter
Happy Birthday to all with Birthdays in December/January
Dec.:- Lorley Brimson, Barbara Brooker, Pat Clarke,Barbara Cox, Anne
Grant, Gillian Heath, Elisabeth Hughes, Lyn Pindar. Jan:- Pat Crawford,
The AGM of the Society was held on 27 October. It turned out to be both a sad and a successful evening. Sad because our long standing Chairman Sue Martin has, after 13 years, retired from the committee. Sue will be greatly missed. Our thanks to Sue for her enthusiasm and total commitment; a leader who led from the
front. Her knowledge, drive and focus will be extremely hard to replace. Successful because we have a full strength committee, a good mix of new and established members. Sadly, the weather has turned; early dark evenings and rain have replaced the sun. I suspect all your gar-dens are in the process of being made ready for winter; greenhouses cleaned and emptied to make room for plants that will be nurtured during the winter months. The Society’s Christmas party (members only) will take place on Monday 24TH November in the school hall. There will be no meeting in December but the next open meeting will be on Monday 26 January 2015. Ronald Steven will be giving a talk entitled “Over the Garden Fence.” In 2015 the committee will be actively looking to its members for direction and ideas. What do you want from your Society? Finally, the committee would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and most importantly a healthy New Year. Bob Perry
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Mon 1st Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Mon 1st Ripple Tea & Chat 2.00pm Ripple Village Hall Tues 2nd Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting, Studdal Church, 7.30pm Wed 3rd Kingsdown Lunch Club, details from The Post Office Thur 4th Tea & Chat, Ringwould Christmas Lunch. Thur 4th Christmas Market, St John’s, Kingsdown 7.00pm Sat 6th Concert by Handelian Choral Soc., St Mary’s Walmer 7.30pm Sat 6th Christmas at the Hall, Kingsdown, V.Hall 3.00pm - 5.00pm Mon 8th Ripple Tea & Chat, Christmas Lunch, Sutton Vale 12.30pm Mon 8th WI Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, 2.00pm Tues 9th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Fri 12th Christmas Fayre, Kingsdown School, 3.15pm Sat 13th Christmas Quiz for Kingsdown Rocks, School Hall Sat 13th Carols, Sausages & Mulled Wine, Upper Street, K’down, 12.30pm Sun 14th Carol Service, Sutton, 6.00pm Mon 15th R’would-w-K’down Parish Council Meeting, K’Down V.Hall 7.30pm Mon 15th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Tues 16th Let’s be Social, Church Hall, Studall,10.30am - 11.45am Wed 17th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Thur 18th Save the Children Quiz, Deal, Vic’s Cricket Club, 7.00pm Sun 21st Funday Sunday, Kingsdown Church, 9.30am Sun 21st Carol Service, St John’s. Kingsdown 4.00pm Sun 21st Ringwould Carol Service, St Nicholas, 6.30pm Sun 21st Sutton Christingle, (Community Centre) 4.00pm Sun 21st Ripple Christingle, 4.00pm Wed 24th Ringwould, Christingle, 4.00pm Wed 24th Kingsdown, Christingle, St John’s 5.30pm Thur 25th A very happy Christmas to you all. Sun 28th Ripplei Carol Service 6.00pm Wed 31st Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Sun 28th United Benefice Service, St Nicholas, Ringwould, 10.00amntage Sun 28th Vintage Classic Car Meeting, The Plough, Ripple 11.30am
January 2015 Thur 1st A Happy New Year to you all. Mon 5th Meeting re. Quilt & Craft Show, St John’s Kingsdown, 2.00pm Tues 6th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm
Tues 6th Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council Meeting, Studdal Church, 7.30pm Thur 8th Tea & Chat, Ringwould Church, 2.00pm Fri 9th Sri Lankan Curry Night, St John’s Church, K’down 6.30pm Mon 12th Closing Date for February Rural Roundup Mon 12th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Mon 12th WI Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, 2.00pm Wed 14th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm Sun 18th Funday Sunday, Kingsdown Church, 9.30am Tues 20th Let’s be Social, Church Hall, Studall,10.30am - 11.45am Tues 20th Bingo Club - Ripple Village Hall, 7.00pm Sun 25th Messy Church, Studdal, 4.00pm Mon 26th Drop in…..Studdal Church Hall 9.30am - 11.00am Mon 26th Kingsdown Garden Society, Kingsdown School Wed 28th Loose Fibres Craft Club, Ripple Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Clubs & Organisations e.
Deal & Dist branch of Save the Children Chairman:- Sarah Spong 01304 363 942 Treasurer:- Gill Hughes 01304 364 188
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 Barbara Peel 01304 361 384
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
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 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
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Parish Contacts
Index
Editor/Advertising Rates Page 3
Kingsdown Page 5
R’would-w-K’down PC Page 7
Kingsdown Page 9
Kingsdown School Page 11
Ringwould Page 13
DDC Energy Page 15
Benefice Contacts Page 17
Church Services Page 19
Letter from Cathy Page 21
Parish Register Page 23
Church Flower Rota Page 23
Ripple PC Page 25
Ripple News Page 27
Sutton, Ashley, Studdal
and Little Mongeham Page 29
Sutton PC Page 31
K & R WI Page 33
Kingsdown Garden Soc Page 33
Calendar of Events Page 35
Clubs & Organisations Page 38
Parish Contacts Page 39
Index Page 39
Conservation Society Page 40
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 Chairman: Barbara Merriman 01304 369 256 Email: [email protected] Clerk: Veronica Harrop (Ronnie) 01304 375 142 Email: [email protected]
Jean Taylor and Family thank everyone for their condolences, cards and flowers following the death of Alan.
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During the past year, KCG has supported the village and local conservation organisations in a number of different ways: Sponsored the Annual Garage Safari, The Kingsdown Community Survey, The Village Christmas Tree and Lights, Planting Bulbs and Wild Flower Seeds around the Village, Hanging Baskets for the Post Office, Del’s, The Kings Head, The Ox Tale, Indigo and the Village Hall. Made Donations to The Kent Bat Group, Kent Wildlife Trust, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, The National Trust and RNLI Dover The Kingsdown Community Survey Team wish to thank all KCG Members who completed and returned the survey. They were delighted with the response. The results will be made public at a meeting in the New Year and the raffle will be drawn at the same time. The date of the meeting will be published on posters in Rural Roundup and in the KCG Bulletin. We wish all our members a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we look forward to enjoying your support and involvement again in 2015
