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Rural Roundup
First day back!
Photo by James Murray
Issue Number 112 April 2021
A Free Community Magazine
covering
Kingsdown, Ringwould-w-Oxney,
Ripple,
Sutton, Ashley & Studdal,
Little Mongeham
& Walmer
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Hello everyone, I have been trying to think of
something to write about this month and
nothing readily comes to mind.
Some bits of good news I have is that I
have my second ‘Jab’ booked this week, I
have become a great grandmother for the forth
time and informed that another is on the way in
September. I can’t keep track of all these babies!
There seems so little going on these days, but let us hope
that now children are at school and people are slowly returning to
work, things will feel a little more normal.
Just a reminder for the residents of Kingsdown and
Ringwould that the WI will be looking out for colourful Front
Gardens to award certificates during the first week in July.
For those who have had a good Sort Out during the
Lockdown, there is a Garage Safari in Kingsdown on Sunday 30 th
May - see advert page seven for details perhaps you would like to
register. It looks that in the not so distant future Halls, Clubs and
organisations will be starting up again . Let’s hope so.
All the Best to you all. Doreen
Closing date for April Issue of Rural Roundup Monday 22th March
Copy to Editor: Doreen Clark, Popinjay, 2 Balmoral Road, Kingsdown. CT14 8DB
Tel: 01304 362 333 Mob: 07850 481 723 Email: ruralroundup@btinternet.com
Errors & Omissions Excepted. © Rural Roundup 2010
Index
Terms & Conditions Page 2 Walmer Page 21
Editorial & Advertising Rates Page 3 Steve Manion KCC Page 23
Ringwould & Kingsdown PC Page 5 DDC Page 25
Kingsdown Garden Society Page 7 DDC Councillors Page 27
Kingsdown Conservation Group Page 9 Cornilo Churches Page 29
Kingsdown Rocks/Garden Safari Page 11 Climate Change Page 31
K &R WI/ Save the Children Page 13 Parish Contacts Page 33
Ripple PC Page 15 Clubs & Organisations Page 35
Sutton by Dover PC Page 17 Walmer Churches Page 37
Walmer Parish Council Page 19 Location of Defibrillators Page 39
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Hello, again!
April showers filling up the water
butts, perhaps? Although I was
disappointed to read that you
should really only use fresh water
to water your seedlings. This may be why my seedlings sometimes
get damping off fungus, apparently. And they do. And aphids. It’s
war out there with viruses, pests and diseases. Anyway, let’s move
on, we have all had more than enough of the V word!
Monty Don has started the should we/shouldn’t we mow the
lawn controversy. I’m sitting on the fence here. A beautiful meadow
with wild flowers is one thing, a grotty mess full of stinging nettles,
thistles and brambles is another. I confess, we bought feed and
weed. So I shall sit on the fence while my husband does the lawn
bit. Or perhaps a patio chair would be more comfortable.
April TO DO’s (I googled these, of course; glad I can’t be
done for plagiarism…) Deadhead Spring bulbs, sow hardy annuals
in garden gaps, prune hydrangeas, divide and replant perennials,
clean the greenhouse (practise what you preach, Woman!), plant
maincrop potatoes, check for aphids. I have never ever
deadheaded a snowdrop and they are self seeding all over our
front flower bed, which is a good thing. But, yep, I do deadhead
daffodils. There are hundreds of April gardening jobs, so there is
no definitive list, of course.
Another controversial issue is the slug and snail one. I don’t
know if there any thrushes in our part of the world to eat the snails.
I have never seen one. A lot of my plants have been nobbled and
nibbled over the Winter. We spend a small fortune on bird food and
see lots of goldfinches, tits and blackbirds, but no thrushes. “Feed
the birds, tuppence a bag”. Come on, Mary Poppins, time to update
your lyrics!
No meetings or anything to report, Barbara, our Chairman
will let us know as and when they recommence.
But Spring looms! Or perhaps it beckons…? Can’t wait!! We need
some good weather to meet up with our long missed friends and
enjoy our favourite tipple or cup of tea in the garden. Yes!!!!
Teresa Ellis
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Kingsdown
Garage
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Kingsdown garage safari Sunday, May 30th
£10 for a stall outside your house and go on the map
to book a stall contact Sue on 07512 717 380
Calling all Kingsdown Residents and Visitors
It is now a year since we started our first Covid Lockdown; something
none of us could ever have imagined and it seems an appropriate time
to ask all the Kingsdown residents and visitors to say a big THANK
YOU to -
Del and his team who have worked tirelessly (extra trips to the
cash and carry) to keep the shop stocked and post office open seven
days a week so we can all get our morning papers and post letters
and parcels to missed loved ones.
The Kings Head for providing takeaway Friday Fish & Chips and
Saturday curries, so we know it's the weekend.
The Zetland for their takeaway Burgers, Pies and Breakfasts and
extra offerings just recently.
The Butchers..... providing meat and other produce to keep us all
fit and healthy.
It's so easy to take them all for granted.
We are really lucky to have three pubs, a shop, post office and a
butcher in our lovely village.
What would we have done without them all?
Del and ladies; The Kings Head; The Zetland;
Ox Tale Butchers
A note from the editor: did you know that Del has a collection point
for the Food Bank. Anyone wishing to contribute could buy a little
something extra to pop into the box while shopping in Dels.
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Kingsdown & Ringwould
Certificates will be awarded to
Front Gardens judged the
Most Attractive
in either Kingsdown or Ringwould
Judging will take place during the
week beginning Monday 5thJuly 2021
It will NOT be necessary to register your garden
All gardens visible from the road will be judged.
If you require further information
Email: - clarkdorann@btinternet.com
or Tel: - 07850 481 723 or 01304 362 333
When Covid-19 hit the UK, children's lives were turned upside
down. Children's learning was jeopardised and thousands of
families were pushed to the brink of poverty. Save the Children
has no political allegiance. Save the Children launched an
Emergency Grant for families worst affected by the pandemic.
Even before the pandemic, four million children were living in
poverty in the UK and it has caused a widening education gap.
When the lockdown started, disparities got worse and it's feared the attainment
gap between children living in poverty and their peers has widened further. With
those on lower incomes being more likely to lose their jobs or be furloughed, parents
had to choose between paying the bills or feeding their children. Families found
themselves stuck on the wrong side of the digital divide and increased stress at home
further impacted children's learning and wellbeing.Save the Children has delivered
over 5000 grants to families, to ensure that 12,000 children have the material items
and resources they need to help them play, learn, and develop at home. It has
developed and distributed over 35,000 resource packs across the UK, filled with
advice and guidance for parents and activities for children to enjoy at home during the
pandemic. Many parents said that the supermarket vouchers that they received from
Save the Children, were of most help, giving them autonomy and financial stability.
The pandemic has made our country a more unfair place for children. Save the
Children is acting now to help struggling UK families in order that these families do
not feel the effects of the pandemic for life.
Sarah Spong (Chair Deal Save the Children) www.savethechildren.org.uk
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10Ripple Parish Council
Clerk:- Mrs Karen Castle
Tel:- 01304 364 406
Email: - clerk@rippleparish.co.uk
Website:-www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Ripple Parish Council
Litter Picking: Councillors considered a proposal for a litter picking campaign
in the village. All thought this an excellent idea and agreed to revisit once
lockdown restrictions allow.
Neighbourhood Watch: Ripple Parish Council would like to extend their thanks
and gratitude to Roger Chatfield for undertaking the voluntary position of NHW
co-ordinator over the years. Roger is taking a well earned rest from the role and
is looking for someone to take over. The role is merely collating information,
distributing via Nextdoor forum if appropriate, and preparing an annual report
for the Parish Council.
If we cannot find another co-ordinator then the Ripple network will
unfortunately have to close. Please contact clerk if you have a small amount of
time to spare to give to this role.
Annual Parish Meeting: This will take place at 7.00pm on 13th May 2021
(confirmation to follow on if this is to be a zoom or virtual meeting). Every
resident is invited and you will have the opportunity to hear reports from
Chairman, Ward Councillors, County Councillor, PCSO and our NHW
co-ordinator as well as an update on any Church or Village Hall matters.
Parish Council Meetings: From May 6th, as lockdown eases, Ripple PC may
resume holding physical meetings in the village hall. We understand that some
of you may have questions for the Parish Council but are unable to attend
meetings. You can email or telephone the clerk your question/s or any issue you
would like to raise.
The dates of the next three meetings are:
8th April 2021 (via zoom)
13th May 2021(Annual Parish Meeting @ 7.00pm followed by the ordinary
meeting @ 7:30 – type of meeting TBC)
10th June 2021(type of meeting TBC)
Meetings start at 7.00pm. Please email the clerk if you would like a zoom invite
for April or would like to be notified once it is confirmed about the May Annual
Parish Meeting being at the village hall or via zoom.
Email: clerk@rippleparishco.uk Tel: 01304 364 406
Stay safe and well.
Councillors and Clerk at Ripple Parish Council
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12Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council
Susan Smith Clerk to the Council.
Tel:- 01304 827 266
Email: suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com
www.suttonbydoverpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Notes from the Zoom meeting held on Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Recent Severe Weather: The Council expressed their thanks again to the
farmers and local residents who had helped with snow ploughing the lanes and
rescuing stranded drivers from snow drifts in the recent bad weather.
Dover District Local Plan Consultation: The Parish Council having studied
the draft plan and discussed it at the recent virtual meetings agreed on their
response to the consultation. The Councillors expressed their appreciation for
the hard work that had gone into the draft and considered it to be a well put
together plan. No comments were made in relation to plans for the Sutton
parish.
Planning: The Councillors considered three planning applications and noted the
DDC planning decisions. The planning log is up and running on the website for
parishioners to check local applications. Various possible breaches of planning
were reported and updates received from DDC.
Census March 2021: The Census is to be mainly held on line. It was decided to
add information to the Council's website and notice boards.
Annual Parish Meeting (APM) and AGM: The Council discussed dates for
these meetings. It was decided to hold the AGM over Zoom on the 4th May 2021
at 7.20pm.
With the added complications of lockdown restrictions and the regulations
still unconfirmed by government to allow virtual meetings to extend beyond May
6th, the Councillors decided to revisit setting a date for the APM at their April
meeting when the situation may be clearer.
Playing field: The consultation on the Public Spaces Protection Order from
DDC has been delayed for the moment. The Parish Council will continue to
monitor the issue of nuisance at the playing field caused by a small minority of
visitors not clearing up after their dogs. The District Council to be taken up on
their offer of patrolling the area more frequently.
Allotments/Orchard: The pruning has gone ahead at the orchard and a very
tidy job has been made of it. Councillors were encouraged to visit to take a
look.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at 7.30pm - Zoom meeting.
Susan Smith, Clerk to the Council.
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14Walmer Parish Council
8 The Strand, Walmer, Kent. CT14 7DY. Tel:- 01304 362 363
Website:- www.walmercouncil.co.uk
Highlights from the February and March meetings of Walmer Parish Council held via
Zoom Video Conference.
Chairman’s report: Cllr James Murray reported that due to the Clerk’s departure we would
not be holding all our committee meetings. We will still be holding Council, HR, Planning and
Finance meetings and other committees would resume once a new Clerk is in post. Urgent
business from a committee not being held will be brought to the Full Council.
Extraordinary Finance and General Purposes Committee: Members received the draft
budget, considered the recommendation of the committee and resolved:to accept the
budget proposals:
⚫That expected income to be used to offset expenditure
⚫That once this is applied the level of total resources required will be £196,641 which will
mean equivalent Band D Council tax of £58.08
A proposal from Cllr Mike Eddy was unanimously supported: “Members of Walmer Parish
Council records their grateful thanks to all those clinicians and support staff throughout soci-
ety who have worked so tirelessly throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic on behalf of all of us.
Walmer Parish Council asks the Kent Association of Local Councils to suggest to local
Councils in Kent and Medway to promote similar Expressions of support.
Questions and observations from Walmer electorate: A local resident asked if Walmer
Parish Council could provide litter picking equipment for use?
Members informed her of a number of local groups such as “Deal with it” that had
already set up and will be running regular clean up sessions as soon as Covid restrictions
allow and invited her to put a formal proposal to WPC for consideration.
Another resident spoke about traffic calming measures needed on Dover Road that he
was discussing with Kent Highways and asked for support to put a Highway Improvement
Plan in place. Cllr P Heath suggested that it would be a good move to carry out
a traffic survey of actual traffic movements and numbers.
Crime and anti-social behaviour reports: PCSO Adam Herod reported that the majority of
crimes in Walmer were currently connected to breaches off Covid regulations.
He also told members that Deal police station was now closed and he was based at Dover
Police Station but visited Walmer every time he is on duty.
Report of the clerk.
A Manston Golf company has been granted planning permission to build a crazy golf
course next to Walmer Paddling Pool on the site of the old putting green. They will take over
the ownership from Dover District Council of this land and also the running of the paddling
pool.
Members were pleased to learn that Walmer Parish Council will no longer need
to provide the grant of £5,000 per year towards keeping the facility going for local families
to enjoy.
Next meeting: April 7th. at 7.00pm by Zoom. All are welcome to attend.
Cllr Sue Le Chevalier, Acting Clerk
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16Walmer Parish Council has made a new
investment which will take around two hundred
years to mature.
It is an investment which will benefit not
only local people and visitors to Walmer Castle
but also some 300 lichens and over 400 insect
species - not to mention the birds and small
mammals for whom they provide a valuable
food source.
What is this unusual investment - it is two
Cllr Beard-Gould and Head Gardener Philip oak trees [of the species Quercus Robur] which
Oostenbrink stand at the beginning of theold
have been planted in the grounds of Walmer
entrance to Walmer Castle
Castle at the beginning of the splendid oak tree
parade which begins at the currently unused Liverpool Rd. Entrance to the Castle.
The project began when the Councillor responsible for Walmer Parish Council’s
tree planting project - so far over 40 trees have been planted across the parish with the
twin aims of counteracting vehicle pollution and making our streets more beautiful -
Cllr Marguerite Beard-Gould heard about an appeal from the French Government for
large mature English Oak beams to replace the lost timbers in the Notre Dame
Cathedral..
Walmer’s new trees were planted a week after the first 200 year old oaks were
felled to begin the reconstruction of Notre Dame’s spire.
She explained: “ When the call went out to all European countries including the
UK a survey revealed that here in England - the home of this splendid tree - the number
of mature Oaks was in fact very low.
“ We decided to help address that by planting two English Oaks (Quercus
Robur) but we wanted them to be in an appropriate place so we asked if Walmer Castle
might have space and we were lucky they did as they are in the process of restoring the
original drive to the Castle from Liverpool
road and they had recently lost two trees
from the start of that avenue.
“Now they are safely planted and in
time will add to the beautiful landscape of
Walmer and it’s historic castle.”
Walmer Castle’s head gardener
Philip Oostenbrink, told Rural Roundup:
“ We are delighted to receive this gift from
the Parish Council on behalf of the people
of Walmer who can rest assured that they
will be tended with love and will in time Philip Oostenbrink positions one of the new oaks as
mark the entrance to the restored Castle Brian Addison, Gardens Project Supervisor, and An-
Drive.” drew Crookes, trainee, prepare to plant the tree.
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18Just a couple of things to share - Not so good & Good!!!!
A Postcard from Wales.
Had this little visitor this morning to our bird
table.
The cold easterly winds bring them
down very infrequently from the Welsh
mountain caves.
A rare but beautiful sight.
A Welsh Mountain Bat
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20The Arts Society Dover, Deal & Sandwich (previously known as
NADFAS) offers its members and guests an opportunity to
expand their knowledge and enjoyment of the arts through
illustrated monthly lectures given by professionals who are
experts in their chosen fields.
And all from the comfort of your home, or where ever you
happen to be, as the hour long lectures are held using our Zoom
webinar. Do join our Spring lectures:
Tuesday 6th April on the life of Lily Langtry, known as Jersey
Lily, and the future Edward VII’s mistress
Tuesday 4th May how Britain’s national treasures were saved
during its Darkest Hour in WW2
Tuesday 1st June exploring talented Australian painters who
rose to prominence in the era following the 2nd World War.
There is a fee of £6 for a single lecture although you could buy
guest passes for £5 each if you sign up for two or three of the
above lectures.
So, how to come as a guest if you are a non-member?
Please contact Denise Lyon, our membership secretary,
via email at ddsinfo@theartssociety.org or at 01227 728 518.
The fee can be paid either by cheque or by bank transfer and
Denise will send the account details to you as an email attach-
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You will have a most enjoyable and informative lecture and may
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Mongeham & Ripple WI
Hooray,
Great Mongeham Parish Hall is reopening,
albeit with restrictions in place. Starting in April/May but
it gives us all hope .
Mongeham & Ripple WI are hoping to meet in the hall on September 15th
for a 2.15pm start.
At present a speaker cannot be booked but the afternoon promises to be an
exciting one filled with meeting and greeting everyone once again with the
traditional Cuppa & Natter.
We would like to hear from anyone who is interested in visiting Mongeham
& Ripple WI please phone 01304 364 769 or if you wish to find out more about
the WIs in the Deal/Dover area, phone the East Kent Federation Office 01227
464106 or you can visit the National Federation website ww.thewi.org.uk The
WI has been offering women friendship & learning in the UK for well over
100years and is still a vital part of every community.
Patricia Scott-Bradford - yeoman155@aol.com
Footnote: All the other WIs in the area will hopefully be re-opening again after
the traditional August break.
Walmer Parish Churches
St Mary’s, St Saviour’s, & Blessed Mary of Walmer
Rector: Rev’d Canon Seth Cooper,
Associate Priest: Rev’d Carolyn Wood, 01304 366 605
Elizabeth House, 32, St Mary’s Road, Walmer, CT14 7QA
Email: vicar@walmerparishchurches.org - www.walmerparishchurches.org :
Parish of the Cornilo Churches
St John the Evangelist, Kingsdown, St Nicholas, Ringwould,
St Peter & St Paul, Sutton-by-Dover, St Mary the Virgin, Ripple.
www.cornilochurches.org.uk
Church Wardens
Patrick Macwilliam (Ringwould) 01304 373 888
Email: patrick.macwilliam.pm@gmail.com
Elizabeth Bembridge (Kingsdown) 01304 374 630
Email: elizabethbembridge@gmail.com
Deputy Church Wardens
Dr Laurence Davey (Ripple) 01304 374 512
Email: daveyldavey@aol.com
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24Your Dover District Councillors representing
Guston, Kingsdown and St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
Oliver Richardson Martin Bates
Email: cllr-oliver.richardson@dover.gov.uk Email: cllr-martin.bates@dover.gov.uk
Telephone: 07898 209 187 Telephone: 07546 269 157
“Due to Purdah for the KCC Elections on May 6th there will be no District
Councillor update in this edition” Best wishes, Ollie and Martin
I have been running the St John’s, Kingsdown 100 Club nominally since
January 2020 and officially since April 2020.
David Dobby had set it up and run it for 10 years so deserved a rest. I
had no idea that Covid-19 would so disrupt our lives so that I couldn’t even go
to the bank to cash a cheque for the monthly draw: for the first time ever I
was pleased to be able to do internet banking, even with all those nasty little
bits of paper. Thank goodness for the village Post Office.
The winners from August 2020 to February 2021 were:
John Gray Rosie Bolton J & I Stephen
J Chidwick James Brabazon Tim Waite
Liz Threadgold J & I Stephen Jennie Bird
Derek Richards Carol Harvey Mandi Blacker
Lesley Killip Barbara Ridout Linda Storrie
John Quin Elizabeth Monk Margaret Gilling
Sadly, I have to say that Kingsdown’s centenarian, Jim Miller, died shortly
before Christmas, so his number 96 is available; but he went out on a high as
it were, as he won a prize in the October draw.
Please let me know if any of you would like to take his number so we
can continue supporting St John’s financially in the same satisfactory way as
we have always done. A transfer of £500 has just taken place, so thank you
all for your continued support.
Georgina Maude 1st April 2021
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26Walmer Baptist Church
a Christian community, for the community, in the community
Coming out of Lockdown for April including Holy Week & Easter
Covid 19 Secure Requirements for Worship and Activities on Church
Premises which includes indoor AND outdoor events! (These may be
modified as HM Government and Baptist Union advice is clarified)
Risk Assessment needed for all events and should be reviewed regularly
in accordance with HM Government regulations and restrictions.
Two Stewards needed to control entry/exit (opening not possible unless
volunteers are recruited).
Social Distancing and Face Covering restrictions will apply
(with permitted exemptions)
No singing permitted
No mingling or lingering - rule of six applies when off premises
No refreshments may be served
(except Covid 19 Secure distribution of Holy Communion).
Maundy Thursday 1 April - Reflective Communion, 7pm*
Material on PowerPoint which will appear on Zoom and in the Sanctuary
(Sanctuary Communion Steward needed for distribution in Sanctuary)
Good Friday 2 April - Standing at the Cross, 10.30am
An in-person vigil in the Church Grounds*
Good Friday 2 April - Short Reflection 3pm
Material on Zoom and YouTube
Easter Sunday 4 April - Welcoming Easter, 8am
An in-person act of witness in the Church Grounds*
Easter Sunday 4 April - ‘Hallelujah, He is Risen’ - Easter Worship, 10.30am
Material on Zoom and YouTube (Not in Sanctuary)
Sunday 11 April – Worship, 10.30am
Material on Zoom and YouTube (Not in Sanctuary)
Sunday 11 April - Sanctuary Prayers, 2pm
Sunday 18 April - Worship with Communion, 10.30am*
Material on PowerPoint which will appear on Zoom and in the Sanctuary
Sunday 25 April – Worship, 10.30am
Material on Zoom and YouTube (Not in Sanctuary)
Sunday 25 April – Sanctuary Prayers, 2pm
NOTES
Printed material will be sent in advance with Palm Sunday mailing. *Some “in-
person” gatherings on church premises will require pre-booking.
www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
email: pastor@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
phone: 01304 364 216
27Paul Sims
Horticulture
and Landscaping
(formerly Ringwould Alpines Plant Centre)
Tel. 07703 132 928
or 01304 364 715
Garden design and
construction.
Plant sourcing.
Planting advice.
Skilled garden
maintenance.
Hard landscaping –
Patios, paths, drives, brickwork, fencing repairs and
installation.
Pond construction, repairs, cleaning etc.
Garden project management.
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28Cornilo Churches
St John the Evangelist, Kingsdown, St Nicholas, Ringwould,
St Peter and St Paul, Sutton by Dover, St Mary the Virgin, Ripple
Revd Carolyn Wood - Associate Priest
Walmer and Cornilo Benefice.
01304 365 897
APRIL
1st Maundy Thursday
7.00pm Holy Communion at Ringwould
2nd 10.00am Good Friday Service at Ringwould
4th Easter Day
10.00am Holy Communion at Ringwould
10.00am Holy Communion at Kingsdown
Sundays
11th 10.00 am Holy Communion at Kingsdown
18th 10.00 am Holy Communion at Ringwould
25th 10.00 am Holy Communion at Kingsdown
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BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
For Ringwould 01304 361 030 or jean.winn@gmail.com
For Kingsdown 01304 374 630 or
elizabethbembridge@gmail.com
Not ready to return to Church yet?
Online Services Continue
go to https://www.cornilochurches.org.uk/churchservices.html
Ringwould, Kingsdown remain open daily for private prayer
also Studdal Church Hall (Fridays 10.30-12.30)
Tea and Chat online
(Every Thursday at 2.00pm) is taking a break over Easter
and will start again on 15th April to join in email
jean.winn@gmail.com for the zoom code.
Everyone is welcome no matter where you live. We chat
play games and quizzes but you will have to provide your own tea!
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30Dear Friends and neighbours.
As I write this, I am looking out at a beautiful blue sky and sunshine
everywhere. After a long winter, and the stops and starts to our social
and other activities brought by virus restrictions, the view from my
window makes it easy to believe that better and brighter days are really
on the way! And lately, it has been such a joy to see new life around us:
daffodils in the gardens and hedges and roadsides and in scattered
patches everywhere.
So it is time now to look forward and to believe that the difficulties
and sacrifices we have made for the past year have been worth while as
it seems likely that from now on, we will see a slow but definite return
to ‘normality’. I am looking forward to meeting people socially, to be able
to visit parishioners at home, visit family, meet friends in a cafe and even
go to see a play or a film!
But most of all, I am excited that Easter is almost here. The long
weeks of Lent brought introspection and refection; prayers for the world
and continuing prayer for those who have been affected in any way by
Covid. But Easter is coming, bringing such hope for all of us. We will
journey through these final days of Holy Week, through the grief of
Maundy Thursday, the silence of Good Friday and on to Holy Saturday
Eve when as the sun goes down, a few of us will gather on the church
steps to bless and light the Pascal Candle and take it’s light into the
darkened church to say- Easter is here, the light has come! There is light
in the darkness, the light of hope that overcomes the dark and fearful
days. And that light, that blessing of hopefulness is God’s gift to us, given
through the risen Jesus Christ. And I hope that the sound of bells will be
loud and reverberate to announce that sign of hope, for each one of
us and for everyone. A sign that we can believe and have faith that
a better world is possible.
During Holy Week and Easter, some of our local churches in the
Parish and the Benefice have reopened for public worship, and there
are several online and streamed services to join. Details will be in this
magazine. Numbers have to remain limited and safety measures will be
in place, but if you would like to join us over Easter, you are
very welcome.
In the meantime, with every blessing for a very happy, hope-filled
and peaceful Easter.
With every blessing to you and all those you love,
Reverend Carolyn. Associate Priest.
Walmer and Cornilo Benefice.
01304 365 897
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32Parish Contacts
Hall Bookings
Kingsdown & Ringwould School 01304 373 734
Kingsdown Village Hall Email: bookings@kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk
Ringwould Village Hall Bookings Team 07923 165 076
Email: bookings@kingsdownvillagehall.org.uk
Ripple Village Hall Mrs P Scott-Bradford 07967 307 440
Studdal Church Hall Mrs Claire McLaren 07742 779 430
Sutton Community Centre Meg & Darren Parfitt 01304 239 190
Email: dcparfitt@sky.com
Walmer Baptist Church Hall Administrator 01304 373 853
Email: admin@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
Walmer Parish Hall Elaine Wickenden 01304 366 605
www.walmerparishchurches.org
Ringwould-w-Kingsdown Parish Council
Chairman: Sarah Wiilson 07511 108 585
(Locum Clerk) Linda Hedley Email: parishcouncil.rwk@gmail.com.
(Please visit the website: www.ringwouldwithkingsdownpc.kentparishes.gov.uk)
Ripple Parish Council
Chairman: Mr Keith Morrison 07852 314 616
keith@keithgmorrison.co.uk
Clerk: Mrs Karen Castle 01304 364 406
Email: clerk@rippleparish.co.uk
Sutton-by-Dover Parish Council
Chairman: Miss Barbara Merriman 01304 369 256
Email: bm.suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com
Clerk: Mrs Susan Smith 01304 827 266
Email: suttonbydoverpc@gmail.com
Walmer Parish Council
Chairman: Mr James Murray 01304 360 976
Email: cllrjamesmurray@walmercouncil.co.uk
Clerk: Kirsty Holroyd 01304 362 363
Email: walmerparish@btconnect.co
Kingsdown & Ringwould PCSO
(new non-emergency number) 101
Email:- jacqui.brook@kent.pnn.police.uk
KCC Community Warden
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martin.dadd@kent.gov.uk
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34Clubs & Organisations
12th Deal Scout Group
Group Scout Leader: Jim Wheeler 01304 361 743
Deal & District Branch of Save the Children
Chairman: Mrs Sarah Spong 01304 363 942
Treasurer: Mrs Gill Hughes 01304 364 188
Kingsdown Angling Club
Secretary: Danny Bacon Mobile: 07815 134 658
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1 Kingsdown Brownies & Guides
Brown Owl & Unit Leader: Miss S Griffiths 01034 367 124
Kingsdown Conservation Group
Contact: Alison Sharvill 07814 734 337
Kingsdown Garden Society
Chairman: Barbara Peel 01304 361 384
Secretary: Jane Jobey 01304 381 702
Kingsdown Pre School
Chairperson: Amy Bridges 07841 702 249
Secretary: Claire Tenhove ????????????
Kingsdown & Ringwould Women's Institute
President: Mrs Sue Le Chevallier 07814 267 506
Secretary: Doreen Clark 01304 362 333
Kingsdown Table Tennis Club
Cathy Whitnall 01304 362 824
Kingsdown Village Hall
Chairman: Anna Fitzmaurice 07976 600 392
Secretary: Tamsin Russell-Flint 01304 447 386
Bookings & Enquiries: Judith Wilsher : bookings@Kingdownvillagehall.org.uk
Ringwould Village Hall
Chairman: Mr David Evison 01304 379 083
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
Ripple Bingo Club
Contact: Mrs Daphne Lee 01304 365 573
Ripple Tea & Chat
Contact: Mrs Rosemary Davey 01304 374 512
Ripple Neighbourhood Watch
Co-ordinator: Mr Roger Chatfield 01304 363 912
St John’s Heritage Association
Chair: Ian Stephen 01304 380 550
St Nicholas Players
Chairman: Mr George Hannah 07496 603 766
Secretary: Miss Janet Alcock 01304 367 453
35Tell your friends to
Google ‘Rural Roundup’ and
then click on
Rural Roundup online - Cornilo Churches
click welcome then Rural Roundup
A copy can also be accessed
on line at
www.walmercouncil.co.uk
5 St Andrew’s Road (click on News)
Deal
CT14 6AV also at
or www.ripplepc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Email:- vibeke1sjovorr@gmail.com
36Walmer Baptist Church
a Christian community, for the community, in the community
MINISTER: THE REVD SEYAN TILLS BTh
pastor@walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
01304 364216 (monitored answerphone)
SUNDAYS 10.30am ZOOM WORSHIP
(with Holy Communion on 3rd Sunday)
REGULAR WEEKLY ZOOM GATHERINGS
TUESDAYS
Elevenses with Pastor
2pm Knitting for the Needy
THURSDAYS
3pm Coffee and Conversation
FRIDAYS
Noon Share and Prayer
Zoom Log-in: 820 132 9490 Passcode: WBC1904
DETAILS OF SERVICES & GATHERINGS
for Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Lent
www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk
Walmer Chapel
Pastor; Clive Lambden
01304 268 847 or 07951 877 263
32 Station Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent CT14 7QS
Email: clive@mail.ru
Church Email: walmerchapel@gmail.com (trustees)
Greetings in the Lord, and our best wishes to all. The Chapel is still not
meeting and there is no definite end in sight to this lockdown. I've put a bit more
material into this month's newsletter. If you'd like more from Hugh Martin, you
can watch me reading it Sunday evening just go on Facebook.
Don't forget we're still live-streaming or posting Sunday services morning and
evening on Facebook, 10.30 and 6.30, at https://www.facebook.com/pg/Walmer
-Chapel-226551017831235/posts/, and the audio sermons are uploaded to the
Chapel's website, www.walmerchapel.org/lords-day-sermons_2021.html
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38Locations of Local Defibrillators
The Church Hall, Sutton.
The Five Bells, Ringwould.
Glendale Lodge, Kingsdown.
Kingsdown Village Hall.
Ripple Village Hall.
Walmer & Kingsdown
Golf Club.
The Lifeboat Station,
Walmer.
Walmer Baptist Church,
Kelvedon Road.
Walmer Station,
Station Drive.
Call Steve on Elizabeth House,
07792 349 022 St Mary’s Road, Walmer.
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