From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 7 July 1939.

RIPPLE FLOWER SHOW

An occasional license was granted to the licensee of the "Plough" Inn, Ripple, for the Ripple Flower Show, at Ripple Court, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on 13th July.

From the Dover Express, Thursday, 13 October, 2007.

Brave Carla is back on track

Report by Yamurai Zendera

THE grieving girlfriend of A258 crash victim David Wilson is getting her life back on track by taking on a new job as a pub manager.

Carla Goodburn, 23, who survived a crash in November that killed her 24-year-old boyfriend, has been handed the task of breathing new life into the Plough Inn in Ripple.

The pub, which also has a restaurant and bed and breakfast, has experienced a loss of trade since the previous managers left two months ago.

This has prompted the owner to appoint Carla, a former model and promotions girl as its new manager.

Carla, who has a three-year-old son called Keian, has only been working at the pub for a couple of months but says she is ready for the added pressure.

'She said: "It feels fantastic."

"I just want to bring it back to the way it used to be. It had a great reputation as a nice family pub which made good home made food, and that's what I want it to be again."

Carla, who lives in Whitfield, is currently working on budgets and the number of staff she will need, but hopes to officially start her new role in the next few weeks.

She-said it would be a giant leap into the unknown given that David had been the couple's main breadwinner.

She said: "He would go to work as a carpenter and I would stay at home to raise Keian.

"Not a day goes by when I don't think about him, but I hope he is proud of what I am doing."

Resourceful Carla is still busy dedicating her time and energy towards a campaign to make the Dover to Deal road less dangerous.

She has joined forces with Lesley and Trevor Home who also lost their 11-year-old daughter Samantha in a car accident on the same road in May. The group's petition has already collected more than 7,000 signatures.

From the Dover Mercury, 22 October, 2009. ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

Plough Inn serves up local produce cooked to perfection

BEAT the blues of darker nights and colder days with a visit to The Plough Inn at Ripple for a mid-week treat and an evening meal to remember.

Will Bowen is the chef and he has a passion for cooking local food and changing the menu to suit the growing seasons.

So there is always a main meal to choose that looks different and tempting, with many featuring produce from the Kent area.

He said: "I have two special dishes that I recommend at the moment, both priced below £11 each."

Will suggests a belly of local organic pork with local orchard apples in cider or a slow roast shoulder of Romney Marsh lamb, crushed new potatoes and fresh rosemary.

The Plough Inn is a 17th century traditional pub in Church Lane and the AA has recognised its high standards with a four star rating. Food is served between 6pm and 9pm Tuesday to Saturday and the Sunday lunch, with local vegetables and local meat, has proved so popular that booking is recommended.

There is also a special Thursday lunch for pensioners, with two courses for just £4.49. Apart from the top class menu five days a week, there is also a selection of bar snacks in the evenings.

Owner of The Plough is Peter Norris, who also owns the nearby Sutton Vale Country Club.

He said: "We are proud our menu reflects local produce and we even have Kentish wines and Kentish cider.

The Plough is also a CAMRA pub and has a good selection of beers."

Wednesday evening is quiz night, from 8pm onwards, win food and prizes, and the pub has two car parks.

Mr Norris added: "We have three en-suite bedrooms including a family room which, with four-star AA status, is quite a feat for a small inn."

For more details ring 01304 360209 or see www.sutton-vale.co.uk and click onto Local Pub.