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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Dover Girls Grammar School Enrichment programme give Year 12s new career prospects 

New skills and opportunities were given to the Year 12s during the Dover Girls Grammar Enrichment fortnight in July.




 This year’s programme allowed for students to focus on personal development and to address the core values of the school.
Leader of social sciences Mr Walton particularly wanted to develop intellectual curiosity and to learn beyond the curriculum.
The school has invited many different visitors such as members from the U.S Embassy and the Emmaus UK charity to run session for students.

Activities included a session run by Tatton Spiller from Simple Politics whereby a panel was assembled allowing for students to question counsellors and MP’s.

Biology teacher Mr Blair ran the first “DGGSAspire” careers event that involved “speed dating” with professionals from more than 10 different organisations.

 Career exhibition stands and presentations from a local GP, Channel 4, The Canadian Industrial Research Council also were available.
Year 12s have also attend trips to support their studies such as the social sciences trip to London where students visited the Wellcome Collection, Royal Courts of Justice and a Jack the Ripper tour.

School trips for other year groups included Harry Potter World, Chessington world of adventures and Thorpe Park.
For more details on activities run by the school follow @DGGS_info on Twitter.

 Written for East Kent Mercury Online
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Four out of Four wins for Junior Football Team

Whitfield Junior U6 won four out of four of their football tournaments.


The team is made up of Rowan Sherlock, Cohen Cakebread, Edward Gibbs, Rafe Beeden, Caleb Husk, Bowiee - Laval - Chesterton, Oscar Mills, Olly King .

The coaches, Kevin Husk and Joe Reeves, are proud to say they’re team didn’t lose any of their 30 matches.
The tournaments played were at Herne Bay, Snodland, M and M in Folkestone, and TSS in Ashford.

 Written for the East Kent Mercury Online
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Flowers Flourish at Walmer in Bloom Garden Competition

Flowers Flourish at Walmer in Bloom Garden Competition

The Walmer residents have groomed their gardens for the annual Walmer in Bloom competition.

Run by Walmer Parish Council, the contest has been ongoing 18 years to improve the Parishes natural environment.

The winners of the Garden competition were selected from Lower, Middle and Upper Walmer with the very best to be considered for the Deal Society Trophy.

Over 250 properties were posted commended certificates, whilst the runners up were given Highly Commended or Certificate of Excellence.

Royal Horticultural Society judge Janine Doulton said: “The gardens and containers demonstrated what a lot of work, patience and skill had been put into them to achieve such good results.

Categories included best garden (won by Mr Lawson of Salisbury Road, Mr and Mrs Bell of Coventry Gardens), best container (Mr Recas of Dover Road and Alan Scott of Herschell Road East) and best use of small space (Mrs Rudge of Devon Avenue and Mr R Heine of Cheriton Place).

The business category was won by Castle Fish Bar with Walmer pubs The Stag, The Lighthouse and Drum Major in joint second place and third place given to Walmer Baptist Church.

The winners will be awarded their prizes on October 13.

Committee Chairman, Sue Le Chevalier said: “The competition provides an opportunity to recognise those local residents and businesses who work hard to enhance the visual amenity of Walmer.

 “We would like to express our gratitude to local businesses, which generously pledge prizes for the competition.

 Written for Deal East Kent Mercury Online
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Gateway Bowls Club still stands for 90 years  and counting



The Gateway Bowls Club is determined to continue after 90 years of cricketing despite the risk of losing their bowling green.

Founded as Buckland Mill Bowls Club in 1929, the members played at their bowling green in Crabble mill. The club continue to play throughout the Second World War.


The group opened the Buckland Mill Sports and Social Club in the 1980s.

The club hit troubled times when the closing of the paper mill saw the Crabble site taken away and leaving them without the grounds to play on.

They found a temporary home on the spare bowling green of the Folkestone Park Bowls Club.

With the aid Dover Harbour Sports and Social Club, their own savings and money from developers, a new bowling house and clubhouse was fitted in Whitfield as a permanent home in 2007.

Changing their name to Gateway Bowls Club, the membership has grown successfully.

The clubhouse and green is now maintained by volunteers were given a lease by the Port of Dover to continue operating despite the lack of funds or their parent club, Gateway B.C.


The Club is at risk of losing their new home due to another offer for the facility.

Luckily, The Port has given The Bowls Club first refusal on purchasing this site.  

Gateway Bowls Club hopes to receive some grants to save the club from financial burden for years to come.

The group refuses to give in to the challenge and intends to carry on for years to come.

Written for the Deal Kent Mercury Online
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Flowers and Veg galore at Annual Woodnesborough Gardeners Club Show



Over 400 exhibitions flourished at the annual Woodnesborough gardeners club flower and produce show on August, 11 at their village hall.

Brenda Baker, the parish local chairman, presented the trophies for the many categories.


This included the best floral arrangement, won by Sheila Smith, and the best craft exhibit (with the trophy given to Ursula Hodson).

The cup for best junior exhibit was given to Isabella Bean, after winning first place for her table top scarecrow with Isla East, last year’s winner, taking the cup for the most points in the junior section.


Committee member, Lesley Bailey, took the cake in the in the cookery exhibit with her victoria sandwich whilst Jean Coleman won the cup for the most points in the domestic section.

For the best photograph shield, it was the first win for John Adams with his floral photograph.

Husband and wife, Tony and Philippa Redding, took the prize of the Members Cup for the most points in both the vegetable and flower classes, with Tony also winning the best vegetable exhibit.

The final trophies were taken between Peter and Linda Ellis, with Linda’s pompom dahlia’s winning the flower exhibit, in addition to Peter winning in the best onion and fruit exhibits.


The pair won the most point in both the flower and vegetable classes. Linda also won the cup for the most points overall, making the club members the true stars of the show.

Written for the Deal Kent Mercury Online


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Smugglers Festival tickets running low


Smugglers Festival 2019 is selling tickets faster than ever before. They will be hosting their ninth annual festival from Thursday August 29 to Sunday September 1.

The music festival has headliner acts including Kikakagu Moyo, Deerhoof, an independent music group formed in San Francisco, and Alabaster deplume to play over Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Other acts include Martha Tilston, The Scorpios, Rozi Plain and many more.

The festival’s original band, Cocos Lovers, a folk music band based in Deal, is also performing on the Thursday. The band is signed to Smugglers Records and described by The Independent as “Kent Folk with an African Twist”.

There will be numerous other events taking place such as storytelling, games and poetic offering on the ‘Nomads Land’ stage.

With Professor Appleblossom is there bringing “a healthy dose of brunchtime intellect”, the Beangoose Cinema and the late night Bardic Fire, there is far more than just music performances at this festival.

All ages are welcome at this event with junior tickets for children aged 5 to 16 and under fives go free (all must be accompanied by an adult).

The weekend has space for both tents and a campervans (with a campervan pass) and there four water points on the site. 

The event will begin at 5pm on the Thursday where music will begin at 7pm.

For more information please visit www.smugglers-tickets.myshopify.com


Written for the Deal Kent Mercury Online


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Deal and Betteshanger RFC prapare for annual Beer Festival



Deal Betteshanger Rugby Sports Club are stocking up on beer for their 15th annual beer festival over the bank holiday weekend.

Ten craft beers and ciders, as well as a selection of gin and mixer are on offer.

The England v Ireland Summer International will be shown on Sky Sports at the Club on the Saturday, followed by live music in the afternoon.


Hot food is being served from 3pm to 7pm and non-members are also welcome.

The event will begin at 5.30 on Friday, August 23 and 12.30 on both Saturday and Sunday.
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One and a half tonnes of Cherries harvested for Food Charities


The Kent Gleaning Network has harvested 1541 kg of Cherries in East Kent during July and August of this year.
The group is working closely with community groups such as Deal With It, a green group trying to minimise the impact on the environment, to give more of the harvest to local communities where it is most needed.

The Networks organiser, Carrie Eales said that it was a “serious amount of fruit which has now been devoured by some of our region’s most vulnerable people”
Deal With It have distributed more than 100kgs of the cherries and other vegetables to the Deal Food Bank, Deal Retired Centre and many churches who run community cafes.

Shelia Ward of the Deal and District Food Bank said that all the food distributed by the glean has been “most welcomed” and it has “a real impact to the families we support.”

The Kent Gleaning Network is an initiative which campaigns for sustainable food system as feedback from the national group, The Gleaning Network.


For local organisations enquiries, contact:


The Kent Gleaning Food Network

Tel. Number: 07920 404546




Deal With It – www.dealwithit.org.uk



Written for Deal Kent Mercury Online
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Monday, August 12, 2019

Early Deal exhibition at local Museum


The Addelam History Research Group has put on a new Exhibition of “Early Deal” at the Deal Maritime and Local History Museum during August.

The exhibition focuses on the era of 1660 to 1750. This was a time of great change for Deal as a shipping port in the lower town and gaining the Royal Borough Status. The history of the first Guildhall, built in 1703, was used as an undercroft market area and a council chamber. This building is now used as an electrical shop.

The museum is also now selling new items in their shop such as the laser cut cards of iconic buildings in Deal and make-your-own miniature model of Timeball Tower kits. All profits from the shop go into the running of the museum.


The museum is open 11am to 4.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday and 12pm to 4pm on a Sunday.

Email: museum@dealmuseum.co.uk

Written for the Deal Kent Mercury Online
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Deal Angling Club Junior Pier Festival

Deal Angling Club Junior Pier Festival



An annual fishing contest will be held at Deal Pier on Sunday, August 18 from 11am to 3pm to all junior anglers under 16 years old.
The event is hosted by the Deal Angling Club (1919).

There are many trophies and prizes such as rod reels, DVDs and tackle boxes.

Competitors will get free sweets, crisps and drinks.

Entries will be taken from 9.30am on the Pier at a fee of £1.00, which includes a free years membership to Deal Angling Club (1919).

For more information, please contact Pat Heath at 01304 361248.
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Friday, July 26, 2019

The Necklace - Short Student Film

'The Necklace' was short crime film created by at the Film Academy Summer School at the University of Gloucestershire.

My responsibilities throughout the making of this film ranged from script writing, filming, sound and editing. This summer school enabled to develop skills of using  different editing softwares and filming equipment. In addition, the workshops held throughout the week taught by professionals within the film  industry, allowed me to further my understanding of production within broadcast.  





SCRIPT

INT. HOUSE – MORNING
Two detectives, MORGAN and WEST, stand over a dead body.
WEST
18. Male.
MORGAN crouches besides the body and points to the neck.
MORGAN
Cause of death, strangulation.
WEST
We should wait for forensics on that.
MORGAN
We can see bruising on the neck, we just don’t know from what cause. But this ties it into the four other murders.
WEST
If they find one more victim and we don’t solve this they’ll kick us off the case. Let’s get back as soon as possible.
WEST begins to walk away as MORGAN finishes up his photos.
INT. OFFICE – DAY
MORGAN
Strangled, strangled, strangled, strangled.
MORGAN pins the last photo onto the board and takes a step back.
MORGAN CONT,
Strangled. Are the victims linked?
WEST
The forensics came back with this.
WEST hands MORGAN a large brown envelope and he begins to pace rapidly as he flicks through the photos, scanning each one for evidence. Suddenly he stops on a wide shot of the room and then stops on the next photo of a necklace.

MORGAN
West? This might be relevant.
WEST
You’re wasting time with that. That necklace can’t be the murder weapon. We have a strong lead already with Bowlt.
MORGAN
Said who?
WEST
The evidence.
WEST stands up.
WEST CONT,
 She was released a few months before the first murder with a history of strangulation charges. She lives within a 5 mile radius of all the victims. We’ve been a team for two years, don’t you trust me?
MORGAN
Alright, we’ll take a look at this later tonight but you know it’s our last shot.
WEST
Just go home and check it out tomorrow.
INT. BOWLT’S HOUSE – EVENING
MORGAN stands outside Bowlt’s house talking to West’s voicemail.
MORGAN
I can’t get out hold of you but I’m outside Bowlt’s now, I’m sorry I can’t wait we need to know now. Have you found anything? Call me back soon.
MORGAN notices an open door and enters the house carefully. He stumbles across Bowlt’s body on the floor. He crouches down and checks for a pulse.
MORGAN goes to call WEST and places the phone against his ear. A ringtone gradually gets louder and louder as he slowly pulls away the phone. A necklace loops around MORGAN’S neck.
WEST puts on the evidential necklace and walks out of a room with MORGAN dead on the floor.




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The Inner Wheel Club 80th Anniversary Celebrations

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The Inner Wheel Club 80th Anniversary Celebrations

The Inner Wheel Club of Deal celebrated it's 80th anniversary on two occasions. Members and guests enjoyed a dinner at the Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club on the anniversary on 4th April, and again at Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club on 15th May for lunch.
Guests at the dinner included President Françoise Tabet from their contact club of Béthune Artois in France, President of the Rotary Club of Deal, Marlene Burnham, and President Elect Bob Joslin with his wife Vivien.
Members were joined by 50 guests including the District Chairman, Joan Styles at the lunch. An emotive presentation was given by the guest speaker, Margaret Sargent, about her father and his life as a prisoner of war. Letters were found after his death that spoke of his experiences working on the Burma-Thai Railway.
A generous donation of £565 from the club's President, Frances Evison, was given to Sargent's favourite charity, M.I.N.D. The money was raised from the Coffee Morning that Evison had held and additional donations were made through the raffle during the lunch.


Written article for the Deal Kent Mercury Newspaper.

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CofE Primary School receives UK ‘National Nurturing Schools Award’ from National Charity

CofE Primary School receives UK ‘National Nurturing Schools Award’ from National Charity


Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School has recently received the National Nurturing Schools Award by the national charity, Nurtureuk. It was given tot he school at a joyful Award Presentation on the 16th May 2019.
The award is given to those who have successfully completed the two-year National Nurturing Schools Programme. It's purpose is to develop a nurturing culture within schools in order to enhance the learning ability of children by focusing on their emotional needs.
The school's Headteacher, Mrs Cope, thanks Natureuk for their support throughout the programme. Mrs Cope is  proud of what the school has accomplished, saying that, "Our school holds the wellbeing of our children at it's heart."
The Dover MP, Charlie Elphicke, also attended the presentation and held high praise for the school's achievements:
“Kingsdown School is an outstanding school. Meeting the children, you can tell what a fantastic school this is and what a great job the teaching staff have done in instilling these positive values.”
Nurtureuk is a national charity that works to ensure that disadvantaged children gain a positive and nurturing environment for the welfare of their education. This is achieved by training and teaching in schools, providing resources and support.
The programme is designed to assist the needs of each pupil and making learning accessible to all. There are many benefits from this programme including reports of wellbeing for the parents, as well as the a more inclusive atmosphere within the school.
For further information please contact Léa Verlaguet at lea@nurtureuk.org 





Written article for the Deal Kent Mercury Newspaper.

Written article for the Deal Kent Mercury Newspaper.

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A Visit from the RNLI Sandwich Infant School

A Visit from the RNLI Sandwich Infant School


The RNLI lifeguards made a visit to Keystage One at Sandwich Infant School on Wednesday the 15th May 2019.
The children were taught the importance of safety on the beach, including where to find a lifeguard and the meaning of the flags that allow them to surf or swim.
Lifeguards Tobias Ullyett, Curtis Hams and Madeleine Kear led the session and found the children very enthusiastic to learn about what to do when in danger. They even showed the children the RNLI truck and how they would help someone in the sea including their first aid kits and lifebelts.
The lifeguards were happy to answer any questions about safety and the children learnt how to stay safe when visiting the beach.


Written article for the Deal Kent Mercury Newspaper.

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Deal Parochial School Reunion

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Deal Parochial School Reunion


There will be a reunion  for ex-pupils of Deal Parochial School. The invitations are for those  who attended the School between 1950 to 1960. It will be held at 12 noon on Saturday 13th July at the Royal British Legion Club in Market Street, Deal.



Written article for the Deal Kent Mercury Newspaper.


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Save the Children Quiz

Save the Children Quiz


A quiz will be taking place as a fundraiser for the Save the Children Charity, Deal and District Branch. The cost will be £2 per person and teams are welcome.
 All proceed from this event will go towards the charity. The quiz will take place 7.30 pm (arrival from 7.00) Thursday 30th May Deal Vics Cricket Club, CT14 7RQ.
Website: www.scdeal.org/home

Written article for the Deal Kent Mercury Newspaper.
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Walmer Wildlife Group

Walmer Wildlife Group


A new walking group has been formed to enjoy and observe the wildlife and flora around Hawkshill Common and local areas. It will be leisurely stroll around the common and over the fields towards Kingsdown, where there will be a break for coffee at the local Pub, The Zetland Arms. The walk will then return back to the car park. Dogs and children are very welcome.

The group will meet weekly on a Wednesday to begin at 10.00 am at Hawks Hill Car Park, opposite the junction of Grams Road and Liverpool Road. It is to end at approximately 12 noon. For more details, please contact Mark Styles.

Tel: 01304 375495

Walmer Wildlife Walking Group

Written article for the Deal Kent Mercury Newspaper.


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Staple Country and Craft Fayre

Staple Country and Craft Fayre

The Staple Recreation Ground is holding an event for a perfect family Summer day out. Entertainment such as Maypole dancing, terrier racing and even a falconry display. There is plenty of refreshments, including a beer tent, as well as plenty of animals from the farm and live music. Classic cars and Vintage Tractors will also be on display as well as much more.
The event will take place on Sunday 24th June from 11am at the Staple Recreation Ground on Mill Road, Staple. Entry tickets cost £2, with children under 12 costing 50p, Senior Citizens £1 and a family ticket is £5.   



Written article for the Deal Kent Mercury Newspaper.

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