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Minster Matters
Your Friendly Village Newsletter
Issue Number 131 : November2011
ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)
Find out what
our Editor has
been up to
since having
his cast
removed
Read his
Editorial
on page 3
MINSTER CHURCH OF ENGLAND
PRIMARY SCHOOL
OPEN DAY
Friday 25th November 2011 &
Monday 9th January 2012
Is your child 4 years of age before
31st August 2012
If so they could start at our school in
September 2012
Why not give your child a taste of the welcoming,
creative and challenging atmosphere that we enjoy
at Minster Church of England Primary School.
Wendy Stone, Head Teacher, and Alison Goodman
Head of Foundation Stage, will be taking groups of
parents and children around the school at various
times during the day.
Please telephone the school office to make an
appointment.
Molineux Road, Minster in Thanet,
Kent CT12 4PS
Telephone: 01843 821384
EAST KENT ACCESS ROAD
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Dates for Your Diary
Nov
2nd “Always Remembered” Service - St Mary’s
21
4th
Minster Firework Display
1
6th
Charity Boot Fair for Prostate Cancer
1
8th
W.I AGM
22
10th Village Hall Committee AGM
22
12th Abbey Patchers Xmas Craft Fair
13th Remembrance Sunday - RBL
14
22
14th
Royal British Legion Women’s Section AGM
22
15th Joint Autumn Concert - Sandwich
16th Twinning Assn AGM
23
18th Minster Bowls Club - Indoor Bowling
23
19th PLG Xmas Bazaar
22
20th Xmas Psychic Fayre
21st Royal British Legion Club AGM
15
22
22nd Public Update on East Kent Access Road
1
22
25th Open Day at Minster CofE Primary School
1
25th Minster Bowls Club AGM
10
26th Village Hall Annual Xmas Bazaar
26th Monkton Nat. Res. - Wine & Wisdom
15
23
29th Late Night Shopping
14
Dec
3rd
Twinning Assn Quiz Night
11
6th
Salvation Army Messy Church
14
11th Snowdown Colliery Band
14
13th Civic Carol Service
15
19th Salvation Army Xmas Sale
14
25th Salvation Army Xmas Service & Lunch
14
Church Notices
21
All Weather Pitch
23
Village Hall Bowls Group
23
The next meeting of
Minster Parish Council
will be held on:
Tuesday 1st November @ 7pm
in the Neighbourhood Centre
Members of the public are welcome to attend and
bookings for both the above venues via
can arrange to speak to the Council through the
Parish Office 821 339
Clerk or by requesting the Chairman before the
start of the meeting. Copies of the Agenda are
Old Schools: bookings via
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Jacque Sings: 822 053
Village Hall: 822 807 bookings via Library. Clerk to the Council is Mrs Kyla Lamb
and the Council Office is normally open from:Eric James: 821 744
9.30 am - 12 noon weekdays;
tel: 821 339 fax: 825 269
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Flowers by Vanessa
EDITORIAL
Bouquets,
Baskets,Table decorations,
Christmas gets ever closer, Late Night Shopping will soon be upon us,
Weddings
or Funerals
so don’t forget to come out and support the village businesses that are
Created
with
the
“Personal Touch”
opening especially for you that evening. Also make a note in your diaries of
For
designs
with
a difference
the date for the Civic Carol Service at the Lych Gate, it is a really good carol
Ray
Vanessa
Fairbrass
singing event and needs all the support we can give it, so wrap up warm and
(C&G qualified florist)
come along to swell the numbers.
Well the plaster is off now, and thankfully I’ve given back the mobility
Rose Cottage, Manor Road,
St. Nicholas at Wade CT7 0NY
scooter, I’m sure you can all imagine the ribbings I got, but I’ve got broad
shoulders and thick skin so I took it all in good spirit.
01843 847 012
07934 420 837
Amy
Since then I’ve been quite busy out and about around the County
I can deliver within Thanet & Canterbury
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judging for the Kent Village of the Year, something I’ve been involved with
for 4 years now, and I really enjoy visiting other communities and seeing
what they offer their residents. This year the overall winner was Elham
(Minster didn’t enter) whilst the best newcomer was Allhallows both of
Brenda
which I was privileged to have done the judging for. Looking forward now
to being invited to the two celebration parties (one can hope !)
I’ve been asked if I can make mention here of the Twinning Association
(Minster Window Company)
A.G.M. which is on the Wednesday 16 November at the Neighbourhood
Property Maintenance
Centre, they are in real need of more members to keep the group going, so
please if you have any interest in this part of village life and would like to get
Eve
Building Work
a bit more involved then mosey along there and make yourself known to the
committee.
Plastering * Rendering
I’d like to thank all those who put themselves forward to help us with
uPVC Windows & Doors
our deliveries of the magazine, it is very much appreciated, however we are
uPVC Fascia, Soffits & Guttering
still looking for someone to take on The Lanes/Thorne/Ebbsfleet/Cliffsend
Diane
Repairs
to existing double glazing
area (43 magazines) which would require a car driver to do it as it spreads
Misted
up sealed units replaced
right down beyond Pfizer’s Sports Ground. Any willing volunteers ??
Garage Doors * Decking
If you’re a business owner in the village then make sure you read the
letter from Morton’s Fork re promoting businesses in the village, it’s not
only the restaurants and pubs who would benefit, with a little bit of self help
Nora
Call
on
a whole lot of businesses could see a rise in their customer numbers, so
please read it and get in touch with Shaun or Stuart.
I’ve heard the Braille Embosser should be with us before this magazine
‘hits the streets’ so once we’ve got it set up and running we’ll be announcing
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our official ‘Office Opening’ day when we’ll invite you all along to see
Sue
where we are and what we can offer, maybe we’ll even tempt you with a sip
or a nibble - watch this space for further information next month - hopefully
A.J.Cliffe & Sons
we can get it organised for before Christmas as December is quite a month
(Butchers) Ltd
for us.
Now
taking
Sadly we are likely to lose our Parish Meetings reporter as she is leaving
Christmas
Keith
the village to move across the other side of the county, however she has
orders !
offered to carry on until we find a new recruit, (the assistant Clerk is going to
For
all your
email the Minutes to her), so if anyone is willing to attend monthly Parish
Festive
Council meetings and write us up a short synopsis of the interesting points
Season
Katie
raised we’d love to hear from you.
Canterbury
House,
Our Nora is working on a new piece of software that we intend to make available via our
Monkton
Road,
Minster
website, which will hopefully enable us to create an online cookbook (maybe later we
Tel:
01843
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can even get it in print). However to make it a success it will require input from as many
of you as is possible, as we require you to upload your favourite
recipes (with pictures if possible) be they dinners, sweets,
biscuits, wines or whatever. What particularly interests us are
those that maybe Grannie or Mum have used for years and years
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MINSTER SURGERY
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Minster Parish Council are able to provide photocopying
at the Parish Office above the Library.
Office opening times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30 - 12.30
Copy costs:
Black & White A4 - 10p each
Colour A4 - 25p each
Black & White A3 - 20p each
Colour A3 - 50p each
Volume discounts available also double sided copying
Contact the Clerk for more information on 01843 821339
or email: clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.uk
FLU DAYS - A GREAT BIG THANK YOU
We like to say "A GREAT BIG THANK YOU" to all those who
contributed so generously by participating in our fund raising raffle
in aid of our "Spirometer Micro Lab" project. Also, thank you to those
generous patients who kindly gave us a donation as well. It was also
very encouraging for us to have so many people show such a genuine
interest in what we were aiming to achieve. Together with the funds
we anticipate raising during our Christmas Bazaar, our target is virtually
in sight, and as a result, hope to have purchased the equipment and
have it ready for use, in the surgery, by Christmas.
This far exceeds our expectations and is purely down to the support
and generosity of our Patients, so once again, thank you very much.
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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Just in case anyone does not know yet - which I doubt very much
- we are holding a "CHRISTMAS BAZAAR" on SATURDAY 19th
NOVEMBER in the "Old Schools"
Please come along and give us your support to ensure we hit our
target.
Father Christmas will be joining us as well, which will present a
good photo opportunity for all you Mums, Dads and Grand Parents.
He will also be making the draw for our raffle at 12.30 so you
never know you might win one of the top prizes :
A Festive evening meal for four at
“Smugglers Retreat Table Table Restaurant”
OR
Breakfast with Father Christmas in his Grotto for a family of four
OR
Over night stay at “Holiday Inn Express” for a family of four.
TRAINING DAY
Please note that the surgery will be closed from 12.00 midday
onward , on Tuesday 8th November, for the purpose of staff
training.
If any patient needs to see a doctor during this time, please contact
"DOCTORS ON CALL" via the normal surgery number -821333. Or
you can also call "'NHS DIRECT" on 0845 4647 for confidential
health advice and information for you and your family. Thank you.
PATIENT LIAISON GROUP MEETINGS
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 25th October where we will
be finalising arrangements for our Christmas Bazaar and we will then
decide the date of the meeting that will be held at the end of November.
In the meantime, if you have any issues you would like to raise
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MORTON’S FORK’S MISSION TO PUT MINSTER
BACK ON THE MAP
As many of you know we are trying to arrange a meeting with Thanet District
Council with regards to “Putting Minster back on the Map”.
After hearing many people remark that Minster is losing its village feel and is
being left out by the rest of the Isle of Thanet, we met with Roger Gale last week.
Mr Gale told us what we already know, that this is a lovely Village.
We would like to take this opportunity to organise, with the assistance of local
people and businesses, to put Minster back on the map, with community focused
events all year round and encourage visitors back to the area.
Minster has a lot to offer , as well as being a wonderful place to live, and we
think it is not promoted well enough in the local area.
Local businesses in the Village have been approached and we hope to set up a
meeting very soon to see what we can do to, individually or collectively, to raise
our profile. However, we would like to encourage everyone in the Village to be
involved and if anyone has any ideas for promoting the Village, please contact
Shaun or Stuart at Morton’s Fork on 823000, or pop in for a coffee and a chat.
Other towns are losing their businesses and we do not want this happening in
Minster.
Yours sincerely, Shaun Newstead, Morton’s Fork.
BLOOD DONOR SERVICE AND MINSTER VILLAGE HALL
As a Trustee of the village hall, I would like to correct some strange rumours
circulating the village regarding the Blood Donor Service and the village hall. The
service has used the hall three times a year for the last 20 years and they have always
paid for the hiring. They have always hired Fridays and the hall has accommodated
them. In fact, they have already used two Fridays this year. Their booking service
wished to change their third hiring to a Tuesday which, due to prior bookings, we
could not accommodate, so they arranged to have a mobile unit in the Bell Inn car
park.
If, in the current economic climate, the service feels that our hire charges are
too high for the number of donors attending, that is entirely their decision, but bear
in mind that the village hall is a charity and our income is made from hiring out the
premises. It is management policy that the hall is never hired out free of charge as
that would set a president and the many other very worthwhile organisations that
use the hall would also demand it for free and, therefore, we would have no income
to maintain it.
I hope this explains the situation and we will always accommodate the blood
service on Fridays.
Eric James, Trustee of Minster Village Hall.
(from the First Ed. of the Isle of Thanet Civic News - Spring 1994)
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Thanet has achieved national acclaim from environmental groups for the way
it deals with its seaweed. Like most other seaside authorities TDC used to have to
pay to have the weed dumped in landfill tips at enormous cost. Three years ago
the Council started to experiment with processing the weed it takes off our beaches
to turn it into compost, which has been used since then by our local farmers to help
produce crops and cut down on expensive fertilisers.
It is a big problem every year. Depending on weather conditions, between 4
to 10 thousand tons can be washed up on our beaches to rot. If we were still tipping
it, it would now cost over £300,000 a year to dispose of it. The Council is continuing
its composting trials with Wye Agricultural College and aims to make the whole
operation a commercial proposition over the next few years.
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Welcome
you!
Fresh coffee
Speciality teas
Delicious cakes
Sandwiches
Light lunches
Bacon rolls
...and all the gossip!
Father Christmas is
making time to carry
out several visits to
the Minster area in
the build up to the
Festive
season
thanks to the kind
generosity of the
“Smugglers Retreat
Table Table”
Restaurant, Minster.
Firstly, with his
“Little Elf”, he will
be attending the
“Christmas Bazaar”
at the “Old Schools”
on Saturday 19th November, between 9.00am and 1.00pm, where he will be available
for Parents and Children to take photographs. And the children will be able to
hand their letters to him in person!
While he is there, he has also agreed to draw the raffle that is being run by the
Patient Liaison Group at Minster Surgery, where some lucky children could win a
prize to have “Breakfast with Father Christmas” in his Grotto, or some lucky family
could win a “3 Course Festive Evening Meal” as well!
Next, he will pay a surprise visit to “Minster Primary School” in December,
to personally wish them all a “Happy Christmas” and of course the children will
again be able to hand over their letters in person!
He will then take up residency in his new “Grotto” at the “ Smugglers Retreat
Table Table Restaurant” for the remainder of the month.
For further information on any of these events please ring 821200.
Patient Liaison Group.
The Queens Diamond Jubilee is being celebrated by an
extended Bank Holiday weekend , Saturday 2nd - Tuesday 5th
June 2012.
The Parish Council are considering how best to celebrate the
event.
To help them make a decision it would be helpful to know
what events are already being planned by streets / organisations /
businesses in the village.
If you are planning an event or if you have particularly strong views on
how the occasion should be marked and are willing to help organise an event
then please let the Parish Council Clerk know.
Contact Kyla Lamb – Parish Clerk – Tel: 01843 821339
or email clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.uk
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JEMIMA’S LOCKET
AMBER’S ADVICE
People are the
custodians of the world’s
wealth; if you want them
to hand some over to
you, you have to be nice
to people!Stuart Wilde
My name is Jemma, I am a local girl who has always loved the village, and it
has always been my dream to open my own shop here.
I knew there was a need for haberdashery supplies due to the popularity of the
various craft groups in the local area. Homeware and gifts were something that I
personally felt were missing from the village and would help the community to shop
local and avoid the traffic and business of getting to Canterbury or Westwood Cross.
The combination of the two aspects came naturally to me as an avid seamstress
with a background in fashion and interiors.
In the recession so many people are trying to find alternatives to spending a
fortune in ‘built up generic shops’, I am trying to provide inspiration and materials
for those who want to have a go and make it themselves, plus I also offer affordable
unique products for those who love a different shopping experience.
My shop will be open for Late Night Shopping in the village on Tuesday 29th
November and every Thursday in December, leading up to Christmas, from 9am to
7pm.
Our website at www.jemimaslocket.co.uk will be live from early in November
or you can find us now on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jemimas-Locket/173724836012474
or on Ebay at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Jemimas-Locket
Jemima’s Locket 77A High Street, Minster CT12 4AB tel: 07903 143 173
I look forward to welcoming you to my shop, Jemma.
MOBILE
HAIRDRESSER
For all your hairdressing needs,
and in the comfort of your own home
P H O N E D IA NE :
01843 840952 or 07842 427935
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets,
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome.
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DECORATING SERVICES
All Interior and Exterior
Decorating
General Maintenance,
Tiling, Plastering,
Kitchen and
Bathroom Fitting
Local and Experienced
Contact Paul or Tracy
01843 823 646
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Quality Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
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Dried Fruit and Nuts
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Herbs
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Cut Flowers
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Florist Service
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Traditional Sweets
Christmas Orders now being taken
We very much look forward to being
of service to you
24a Monkton Road, Minster, Kent
Tel: 01843 822212
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Durlock Lodge
November 2011
Your Letters…..
Durlock, Minster, Thanet,
Kent CT12 4HD
Phone 01843 821219
EVENING WALK
On one of my recent evening walks, dozens of house martins were flying about me, feeding
up, getting a good intake of protein ready to roost for the night, and soon their migration.
18th Century
I walked through across the concrete path that separates the fields of salad crops growing
quality & character
so neatly each side of the path.
Guest rooms
Before this point in time I had walked to the top of the village, and then down through the
fields, and enjoyed the vast expanse of beautiful countryside and the horizon that takes the eye
from £62 per night
from the far point of Sandwich, to the Bell Harry tower of Canterbury Cathedral. A Skylark
Self Catering
rose from the field at my side, and then another, sang a little song for me.
from £200 per week
On my way I had passed the wild Fennel and had crushed some in my hands, and I could
Discounts for longer stays. smell the delightful aroma from this as I trundled down through the fields.
www.durlocklodge.co.uk
Back now to my walk towards the level crossing beyond Durlock, and in the blue evening
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sky, about 6 o’clock, the white jet streams spreading across the sky, and I could hear
SECURE STORAGE
the distant roar from way up high of the engines. I imagined in my head the passengers
FOR BOATS, CARAVANS,
sitting there, all excited at their coming holidays, perhaps, and ordering their first
MOTORHOMES, TRAILORS etc
drink. Oh! how lovely, I love this and can’t wait until my next holiday in December.
Ÿ Hard Standing.
A modern train passed by on the tracks, the new shaped nose of these trains speeding
Ÿ Perimeter Fencing.
its way to London town.
Ÿ Owners On-Site 24 hours a day.
My feet kicked a piece of blue and white flint, and this took my mind back centuries,
Ÿ Security Lighting.
Water / Electric (at additional cost)
as we know the age of these pieces of rock. Also the tiny black smooth stones
Ÿ Locked access gate at night.
everywhere, brought up by the plough, worn smooth by the ocean when it lapped the
Ÿ Dogs on premises
shores around our village.
07774 146602
I gathered a sprig of wild Hops on my return, after gazing about me and as always
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in awe at our beautiful church steeple standing tall and proud beckoning me home. I
Councillor Mike Roberts can see this sight from my kitchen window, always as I make my cuppa, morning,
noon and night.
your
I again thought to myself, how fortunate we are to have this peaceful and pleasant
Conservative
walk so close and easily accessible.
Yvonne
Councillor
for the
Thanet Villages Ward
Tel: 01843 851 726
e-mail: marlec@onetel.com
QUEENIE
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Worcester accredited installer
*Central Heating *Boiler changes
*Unvented & vented systems
*Bathrooms designed and installed
*Tiling *Solar panels *Underfloor heating
For efficient and friendly service
please call for free estimate
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Fully insured, all work guaranteed
A charming lady I met today
at the Salvation Army Hall,
To celebrate 125 years since day
number one,
When this wonderful Army
originally begun,
A few weeks ago I judged a
competition of poetry,
I chose a poem, the lines a joy
to read, decidedly
Little did I know, the author
of these lines,
Was an elderly lady of one year
plus ten times nine,
I do not need to tell you this means
Queenie is 91 years of age,
Her words were a pleasure to read
on her page,
To meet Queenie today was a
pleasure for me,
I pray this lady will live to well past one
hundred and three,
I judged Queenie’s poem as the best,
In my opinion far better than all the rest.
By Yvonne
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DENTURE REPAIRS
All denture repair work carried out
by a local dental technician
Dentures collected & returned to your
home within 2 hours for just £30.00
Collection & return of dentures
evenings / weekends only
For all enquiries
please Tel : 075 1014 1721
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Professional and Confidential
Counselling Service in Minster-in-Thanet
Relationship problems, Anxiety & stress,
loss bereavement, low self esteem, anger
management, low moods and depression.
I work using CBT techniques and also
combine integrative methods to help
individuals through difficult times.
Pet and Domiciliary Service
Tel: 07970 912 947
Going Away? At work all day?
Going into hospital?
DAILY VISITS
PADS offers a trustworthy and secure
service for the care of your home and pets
when you are absent
Fully Insured - References on request
email: lizzy.booth@btinternet.com
Please call 01843 850 165
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GREENSTREET
JOINERY Ltd
Messages....
Minster Mayhems and their friends will be dancing at Late Night
Shopping on Tuesday 29 November. Please come along from 6.20 and
support them; they have been working really hard this year at the Folk
Festivals in the area representing Minster and Cliffsend children.
Mayhems have a reputation now for excellent Morris dancing and fantastic
Maypole ribbon patterns. The children would like some more friends to come and join
them as some have progressed into the adult sides and more are needed to carry with
the good work so far.
Mayhems meet Fridays in term time at The Old Schools from 5-6pm and it
costs £1 per child to attend - this pays for the hall hire.
We specialise in
custom made
Staircases - Doors
Windows
Kitchens
& Conservatories
Contact:
Simon Greenstreet
(01843) 823035
email: greenstreet9@hotmail.com
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Congratulations to…. the winner of the giant Toblerone at 22 St. Mildred’s Road,
the winner of the small Toblerone, Guy Mannering and the winner of the Toblerone
Chocs, Vicki Haswell. The Raffle raised £77.00, and the donation pot on the counter
made up to £110.00 in total. Thank you for all donations of dog and cat food. Parcel
and money are now on their way to Thanet Hedgehog Rescue. Karen, Attwells.
A. WILTSHIRE & SON
BUILDERS
Tel: 842069 Free estimates
The Birchington Builder
33 Quex View Road
New roofs
or repairs
Congratulations to….. Anya Morling and Samuel Stockbridge who completed the
Summer Reading Challenge at Minster Library and so were entered in the prize
draw.Both received book tokens Well done!
Brick
walls
Many happy returns to…. Douglas Kirk (seen here below) enjoying his 93rd
birthday with family and friends at The Saddler, Minster. Love you Dad.
Driveways in brick,
slabs or concrete
Garages &
extensions
Patios
Drains
All Alterations
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Morton’s Fork
Restaurant and Hotel
Station Road,
Minster: 01843 823 000
www.mortonsfork.co.uk
MINSTER AND MONKTON
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB
61 Augustine Road, Tel 821471
LIVE MUSIC - QUIZ NIGHTS - RACE NIGHTS
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Club News ....
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PROFESSIONAL
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All forms of Services and Treatments
available for Foot and Nail care
Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,
Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,
Infection control for Athletes foot and
Fungal Nail infections, Verrucas,
Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare
We provide personal and reliable
treatment in the comfort of your own
home, nursing or residential care home or
hospital
Day, evening, weekend appointments
available by arrangement
Tel: 01843 866 601
Mob: 07749 999584
MINSTER BOWLS CLUB
2011 A SEASON OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Minster flag is flying high this year, and deservedly so, as the
playing achievements on the green have been more than matched by the
sterling efforts of the dedicated volunteers who work ‘behind the scenes’ ensuring
the whole process works smoothly. So fulsome thanks and praise to those who
made success possible, the players and the volunteer supporters. In short well done
Team Minster…
A gentle reminder; the AGM on 25th November, is your chance to vote and
contribute to the wellbeing of the Club. The Management Committee will be
putting forward the following proposal:
“A position to be created on the Management Committee for a Short Mat
Section Competitions Secretary”. The purpose is twofold. Firstly, to increase short
mat section representation on the main Committee and secondly, to bring more
width and strengthen the Short Mat section committee.
Your committee is delighted to announce that a Dance is scheduled for Friday
6th January. The band has been booked and a pig, cow and turkey are being
fattened for the cold carvery. This is expected to be a great start for our 75th
anniversary celebrations. Tickets will be on sale shortly and available at the AGM.
The idea of a firework display has been thwarted by the greenkeeper who refused
the placing of roman candles and rockets on the green. Spoil sport! Finally,
nominations are still required to fill committee positions especially that of secretary.
If you do not wish to be on the committee but can help in any way please contact,
Ken or Brian Davis. Help with organising teas for home summer fixtures would
be greatly appreciated. I hope to see you at the AGM.
Brian East
Date’s for your Diary:
25th November, 7.00pm
AGM
6th January
NEW YEAR DANCE
15th April (To be confirmed) OPENING OF THE GREEN
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Tel: 01843 825 000
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November 2011
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MINSTER-IN-THANET WI
At the October institute meeting, president Joan Backler
welcomed eight visitors, four of whom enrolled during the
evening. They heard a report of our recent day of classes with
tutors in mosiacs, sugarcraft and tai-chi, with lunches cooked and
served by a team of W.I. members and later joined members in listening and
participating in an interesting, and at times, entertaining talk by voice coach Dr.
Peter Giles.
Refreshments were accompanied by cakes baked by committee members,
which were sold at £1 per portion to raise funds for the W.I.’s own Denman
College.
Our next meeting is on TUESDAY 8th NOVEMBER. This our Annual
Meeting, for members only, is when a new committee will be elected and new
officers appointed, and at which wine and cheese, and cakes, will be served at
refreshment time.
An open Coffee and Chat morning will be held in the committee room
of the Village Hall on THURSDAY, 17th NOVEMBER – non-members will
be warmly welcomed.
M. ATKINSON
Plumbing
& Heating
Complete systems
Boiler changes
Updates &
Power Flushing
All aspects
of plumbing
Gas safe registered
MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL
TWINNING ASSOCIATION
We are busy making plans for our future events and
look forward to meeting many of you at our AGM.
We have now booked a quiz night tor Saturday 3rd December at 7.30
pm. Teams should be of a minimum of 6 people and tickets can be purchased
in advance from the Royal British Legion Club, telephone 821471. Tickets are
£5.00 per person, which includes food. We shall also be holding a raffle.
REMEMBER THAT our AGM is to be at the Library & Neighbourhood
Centre at 7.30pm on 16th November. New members and ideas are being
sought so please come and join us or offer some support. French speakers and
students are especially welcome.
So the decided diary dates are:
16 November:- AGM at the Library & Neighbourhood Centre at 7.30 p m
3 December: - Quiz at RBL Club at 7.30 pm
27 May 2012:- Anniversary Celebrations at the Village Hall
03 June 2012:- Fun Day with a Royal flavour
Race Night will probably be next year now, but watch this space as there
may be something special afoot.
NOTE: Armbouts Cappel Nouvelles - Septembre 2011 – now available at
the library.
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ALAN JOHNSON
CARPENTER / JOINER
Specialising in :
• Purpose made Staircases
• Windows / Kitchens
• Doors / Floors • Fences
+ all your carpentry requirements
Tel: 01843 821 096
Mobile: 07716 999 337
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Personal Travel Counsellor
Tel: 01843 834481 Mobile: 07940 714683
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November 2011
A very well maintained detached house built
in 1998 and subsequently extended to provide
additional living space comprising:4 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite shower room
2 reception rooms, kitchen with separate utility
room
Conservatory and large study
Garage and ample off street parking at the
front
The former 'Village Stores' which is now a
surprisingly spacious family home comprising
:large reception room + kitchen/diner + utility
room
4 bedrooms, family bathroom
useful attic room
garden, off street parking
A stunning detached property built in 2002 by
Millwood Homes to a very high specification
on a large plot :6 bedrooms, 2 en-suite plus further bathroom
and separate shower room
4 reception rooms plus large kitchen/family
room
large gardens with private drive and double
garage
select courtyard development
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An individual 1950's detached house in a quiet
sought after lane in Minster :3 bedrooms, shower room
2 reception rooms plus garden room, kitchen
fabulous gardens to 3 sides
carport and additional off street parking
A semi detached bungalow with huge
potential :2 bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC
Sitting room, ktichen/breakfast room
long rear garden, garage and off street parking
requiring works of general modernisation
A lovely 1930's character semi detached family
house with some original features :4 Bedrooms, bathroom
3 reception rooms including large
conservatory
Long rear garden
Off street parking for 2 cars
Minster Office
71 High St, Minster
t: 01843 823200
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MINSTER PLAYHOUSE NEWS
www.minsterplayhouse.co.uk
Excellence in Quality of Theatre, for the People of Minster Village.
“Beauty and the Beast”
Rehearsals are well under way – Good and Bad Fairies are bickering, Leading Lady is
simpering and the Dame is mincing.
Performances, in Minster Village Hall, are Wednesday November 30th through to Saturday
December 3rd, with a matinee on the Saturday. Times are 7.30 for the evening performances,
and 2.30 for the matinee. Tickets prices are £5.00 on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
matinee, and £7.00 for the Friday and Saturday evening performances.
Box Office is now open – call 01843 22020
“Cabaret of Comedies”
Played on both nights to a full house and was a tremendous success. We would like to
thank all who attended both evenings and hope you will keep on supporting MPH in the future.
Scoop!!!!Minster Playhouse is proud to present in May 2013,“Calendar Girls“
by Tim Firth. Based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for
a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund. Watch Minster Matters
for further press releases throughout 2012
A dance, drama, acting and singing club
Every Wednesday during term time
5pm - 7pm
Above Minster Library
Starts 2nd November 2011
For ages 5 - 15
£3 per week
For more details contact Niki
01843 863020 or
minsterplayhouse@hotmail.co.uk
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Pawfection
Dog Grooming Service
All Breeds Welcome
Kind Professional Service
Fully Insured
Professionally Trained
Gemma & Sandie
69 High Street, Minster,
CT12 4AB
01843 825 841
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Airports - Long Distance
Wheelchair Facilities
November offers
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
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N.P. Plastering
Dry Lining ~ Screeding ~ Plastering
Coving ~ New Walls & Ceilings ~ Repairs
References & Portfolio available on request
Free Estimates & Advice
01843 825 949
or
* Deluxe pedicure
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* Deluxe manicure £22
* Deluxe facial
£32
Gift vouchers available
Clinic
Laser Hair Removal, Dermal Filler,
Botox, Laser Teeth Whitening
07969 825 085
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November 2011
The Salvation Army
Tothill Street, Minster
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
MESSY CHURCH
Late Night Shopping in Minster will be on the 29th
November.
Minster School Choir will be singing outside The Gossip
Shop from 6pm. The Christmas lights will be officially
switched on by Luke Lucas of X Factor fame ably assisted
by Miss Minster and her Princesses at 6pm.
Minster Mayhems and their friends will be Morris Dancing
in Norton Drive to entertain you while you are waiting to
see Santa in his Grotto also in Norton Drive.
The Minster Salvation Army Band will be playing during
the evening.
Participating businesses will be open until 8 or 8.30pm
offering special offers or treats to customers.
This year we welcome the two newest businesses in the
village namely, ‘Greens’ the Greengrocers and ‘Jemima’s
Locket’ they are opening for their 1st Late Night. Please
make sure you drop in and say hello.
You will be able to meet Luke after the School Choir has
finished singing, you will also be able to buy his official
souvenirs which he will gladly sign for you.
This has become another annual event in our lovely
village. We do try and make it a special evening and a
start to the Christmas Festivities. This does cost the
businesses a fair bit to open for the evening and if they
aren't supported they will not open in the future and this
evening will be finished. This is also the reason that we
regret we do not allow other traders to attend ( ‘Simon the
Gloman’ originates from Colebrook and Sturrock and
donates towards the Xmas Lights).
Please come along and support your local shops and
meet up with friends, the atmosphere is fantastic. As the
saying goes "Use it or lose it". We look forward to seeing
you all on the 29th. Karen
For everyone
- families, individuals, young and old
Tuesday 6th December
3.30pm – 5.45pm
Bring the whole family and enjoy
crafts and fun and finish with
a hot family meal together
Come and enjoy
‘MESSY CHRISTMAS’
For more details contact:
Captain Lyn Hargreaves
on 01843 822308 or 07505 171 769
The Salvation Army
Tothill Street, Minster
CHRISTMAS SALE
Saturday 19th December
10.00am-12.30pm
Gifts, Crafts, Cakes, Toiletries,
Lunches and more
For more details contact:
Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves
on 01843 822308 or 825178
The Salvation Army
Tothill Street, Minster
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 10.30am
Followed by
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
Sunday 25th December - 12.30pm
For anyone who will be alone who
would like to share with other people
on Christmas Day. Come and join
with others and enjoy food
and entertainment.
For more details and to book contact:
Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves
on 01843 822308 or 825178
Snowdown
Colliery Band
Concert
Village Hall
Sunday
11th December
2.30pm
£3.00pp
Proceeds to
Pilgrims Hospice
Raffle and Tea
November 2011
The Civic Carol Service will be held at the
Lych Gate on Tuesday 13th December
at 7.30pm All welcome.
CHRISTMAS PSYCHIC FAYRE
SUNDAY 20th NOVEMBER
Minster Village Hall
10am - 4pm
Lots of Mediums offering Spirit & Tarot,
Aurasoma & Psychometry Readings £8
Varied stalls offering ideas for Christmas gifts
Tombola for Cats in Crisis & Stall for Hospice
Tea Bar open all day offering food
and drink at low prices
Entrance £1 includes tea & biscuits,
children free
Contact Kay on 01843 297665
for further information
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FREE JUBILEE TREES FOR COMMUNITIES
Royal Jubilees are always a great excuse for a party. This Jubilee, you can celebrate and have fun with your community in
a way that leaves a lasting legacy by planting a free pack of trees from the Woodland Trust.
Thousands of groups across the UK have already received free trees from us – apply for yours today for delivery in February,
March or November 2012.
Designed to help make planting with your local community as easy as possible, the packs are available in two sizes – either
105 trees or 420 trees - and are themed to help you choose the best mix for your local area.
○ Wildlife: Blackthorn, hawthorn, hazel, birch, rowan, oak
○ Year-round colour: Hawthorn, hazel, birch, rowan, cherry, dogwood
○ Wood fuel: Ash, birch, cherry, oak, hornbeam
○ Wild harvest: Hazel, blackthorn, crab apple, elder, dog rose
All packs also include a special royal sapling, grown from tree seeds collected on royal estates such as Sandringham and
Windsor.
Schools and youth groups Apply today for a hedge or copse pack, each containing 60 trees to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.
Copse Pack
Perfect for planting a small wooded area or 'copse'. Each pack contains 20 each of birch, rowan and
cherry, plus a royal oak sapling.
Hedge Pack
An excellent habitat for wildlife, this pack can be planted to create a traditional hedgerow. Each pack
contains 12 of each hawthorn, hazel, holly, dog rose and dogwood, plus a royal oak sapling.
Visit http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk for details of how to apply.
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ANIMAL SERVICE held on 2nd October at St Mary’s.
There was a large
number of people, many of
whom brought along their
pets. All of whom behaved
admirably.
We
had
several
tortoises, cats, dozens of
dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs,
chickens,
hamsters,
hedgehogs and, believe it
or not, even a very sweet
little pony!!
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November 2011
SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR BONFIRE NIGHT - Before they explode read the code!
1 Light sparklers one at a time and wear
gloves
2 Never give sparklers to a child under 5
3 Buy fireworks marked BS 7114
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6
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Keep fireworks in a closed box
Follow the instructions on each firework
Light them at arm’s length using a taper
Stand well back
8 Never go back to a lit firework
9 Never put fireworks in your pocket
10 Never throw fireworks
11 Keep pets indoors
Holiday Inn Express
Tothill Street, Minster, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU
* Christmas Special for Minster residents *
Do you have family or friends visiting over the festive period
but space issues in your home ?
We are offering accommodation @ £35.00 per room / per night
during the period 19 December to 30 December inclusive
To take advantage of this very special promotion,
contact Anne ( our booking coordinator )
Tel : 01843 820250
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Minster Matters
November 2011
MINSTER PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE - Meeting 4th October 2011
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SDS ROOFING
Policing
Members voiced concerns that the police presence in the rural areas would stop
in the near future and be replaced by a PCSO service. Minster had low crime figures
and the fear was that these figures would increase if there was not a police presence
within the Village. The Council noted the comments of P.C. Burgess on reported
crime figures and how these details could be accessed by typing in the post code on
the Kent Police website. It was noted that there has been incidents of anti-social
behaviour at the Recreation Ground and other locations within the Village and
expressed concerns that unless these matters were dealt with by the Police residents
may take their own unilateral action. The Council agreed that they write to the Chief
Constable of Kent Police expressing the concerns of the Village that the plans to
reorganise policing services within rural areas would result in crime figures increasing.
Queens Jubilee Celebrations
The Parish Council agreed to support in principle the staging of a Son et Lumiere
subject to further costings being made available.
Planning
1. Following a request by Minster Scouts to erect a scouts hut on the Recreation
Ground, members noted that having considered the report of the Clerk, that
the covenants on the Recreation Ground would not allow for the erection of
this building.
2. The application for the demolition of the cooling towers at Sandwich be
‘called in’ to ensure it is heard by the Council’s Planning Committee.
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Cllr Day reported that TDC had refused a variation to the night flying agreement
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Highways
The Clerk tabled an email from Kent Highways indicating that the work to
resurface Tothill Street had been suspended due to Southern Gas Networks scheduled
mains replacement for the length of Tothill Street and not confined to the connection
to hotel at the top of the hill. However Kent Highways confirmed that routine
maintenance will continue in Tothill Street and its priority within the allowable
budget for resurfacing assessment once road space becomes available.
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Minster Matters
November 2011
The White Stag
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Muriel Beaton,
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sadly passed away on the 12th of August
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Greatly missed by husband Fred, sons Brian and Neil,
sister Betty, and all the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Fred would like to mention his great appreciation to all
the neighbours, who are now also good friends, who
have supported him and the family during a very sad
time. Thank You, Mr F. Beaton
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Minster Matters
November 2011
Church News
and Service Times
St. Mary’s the Virgin, Minster
Rev. Bob Coles, 821250
Sunday Services In
NOVEMBER 2011
6th November
9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am: Family Praise
6.30pm: service at Monkton
13th November
9.00am: no service this week
10.45am: Remembrance Service
20th November
9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am: Morning Worship
Ss. Ethelbert & Gertrude Catholic
Parish Ramsgate and Minster
Rev Marcus Holden 592071
ramsgateandminster@gmail.com
www.rc.net/southwark/ramsgate
--------Parish Office:
Ss Ethelbert & Gertrude Church
72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7DS
----------------Catholic Mass each Wednesday and
Holyday of Obligation at 12.00noon in
the Church of St Mary the Virgin and
each Sunday at 10.00am in Minster
Abbey
For other services in Minster
please see Minster Abbey entry.
Minster Abbey
27th November
9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am: Holy Communion (CW)
6.30pm: Advent Service of Light
Mid week services
at St Mary’s at 10.30am
St Mary Magdalene, Monkton
Sunday Services In
NOVEMBER 2011
6th November
6.30pm: Evensong
13th November
10.15am: Remembrance Service
20th November
11.00am: Holy Communion
with the Methodists
27th November
10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)
Weddings at
Minster Parish Church:
17th September: Katy London and
Alan Gent
17th September: Louise Maxted and
Vincent Glisson
Funerals
22nd August: John Luxford (84) in
Minster Parish Church and Cemetery
(with apologies - date omitted last month)
20th October: Ronald Spreadbury (76) in
Minster Parish Church and Cemetery
www.minsterabbeynuns.org
The Abbey Chapel is open for
prayer throughout the day
Lauds: 8.30am
Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am
Mid day prayer 12.10pm
Vespers 6.00pm
Compline 7.50pm
(followed by Silent Prayer)
All our visitors, not only Christians but
people of all faiths and spiritual
tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ (rule
of St. Benedict) are warmly welcomed
to join us in prayer, in our beautiful
monastic chapel.
“Always
Remembered”
An opportunity for us to
remember our departed loved
ones at a special service at:
St Mary’s, Minster
7.30pm
Wednesday 2nd November
“All Souls”
All welcome.
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The Salvation Army
11 Tothill Street,
Minster
Captains Bryn
& Lyn Hargreaves
822308 or 825178
Weekly Programme
Sunday
Jigsaw - Sunday School
11.00am – 12.00noon
Morning Family Worship
11.00am – 12.00noon
Evening Worship
6.00pm – 7.00pm
Monday
Baby Group
(Parents & Babies up to 12 months),
9.30am - 12.30pm (Term time only)
Friendship Club
(Over 50’s), 2.15pm – 3.30pm
Pilates
6.30pm - 7.30pm
(For details ring Andy on
07505399512)
Tuesday
Parents and Tots
9.30am - 11.30am (Term time only)
Wednesday
Keep Fit
10.15am – 11.15am
Home League
2.00pm – 3.45pm
Pilates
6.30pm-7.30pm
(For details ring Andy
on 07505399512)
Thursday
Prayer Meeting and Quiet Time
(in member’s home)
9am - All welcome please ring for
details
Fridays/Saturdays
Other events happening see Minster
Matters or Church Noticeboard for
details.
Salvation Army telephone
number for the new building
is 01843 825178
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Minster Matters
November 2011
Clubs & Events
MOTHERS UNION
MINSTER & MONKTON
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 5th November
9.30am - 11.30am Old Schools
Coffee and Sales Tables.
All Welcome
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 16th November
7.30pm Village Hall
Mr. “Dusty” Miller
on “Pest Warfare”
Points Competition:
A photo of a garden pest
All Welcome
NEXT MEETING
9th November 2.00pm
at St Mary’s Church
Speaker: Fran Kimmons
New members always welcome
Our Deanery meeting was well attended and
our Speaker Marylyn Collins gave us a good
insight into the A.F.I.A (Away From It All)
holiday which the M.U sponsor
SATURDAY MARKET
combines with the Abbey Patchers on
12th November in The Old Schools
(Please see separate advert
on page 14 for further info)
SOUP
ON
WEDNESDAY
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL EVENING
Wednesday 21st December
7.30pm Village Hall
Starts again 2nd November
12.00noon to 1.00pm
in the Old Schools
All welcome
MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL
TWINNING ASSOCIATION
MINSTER & MONKTON
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
WOMEN’S SECTION
MINSTER SURGERY
PATIENT LIAISON
GROUP
PRESENTS
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saturday 19th November
9.00am - 1.00pm
Old Schools
Tables only £6 small or £8 large
ARTS & CRAFTS - REFRESHMENTS
TOMBOLA - LOCAL BRING & BUY
BRIC A BRAC - ANTIQUES
BOOKS - CAKE & CARD STALLS
To book/information/contact
Ken Self on 821200
All proceeds towards
local fund raising projects
Current project: to purchase, for the surgery,
a new "Spirometer Micro Lab"
( Not available through the NHS!)
THE NEW INN
1st Monday of the month is
QUIZ NIGHT
Max 6 per team £2pp or £5pp with food
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 16th November
7.30pm
at the Neighbourhood Centre
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday 14th November 7.30pm
MINSTER VILLAGE HALL
For further information
Miriam Smith 822589
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday 10th November 8.00pm
All Welcome.
MINSTER & MONKTON
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
MINSTER-IN-THANET WI.
Royal British Legion Club
Augustine Road
Ladies come and join us
for a game of Bingo
EVERY WED. 2.00pm - 4.00pm
All Welcome
Phone Pat - 822622
or Maureen - 823434
CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKT
Last Sunday of each Month
Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanade
for further info contact
June Chadband
226033
k.chadband@btinternet.com
SANDWICH FARMERS’ MKT
Last Saturday of each Month
Guildhall, Cattle Market
Further information from
Melanie Clarkson 01304 617 197
info@sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 8th November 7.30pm
Village Hall
Election of new Officers and Committee
New members welcome
COFFEE & CHAT
Thursday 17th November
10.00am - 12.00noon
Village Hall Committee room
All welcome
Further details: 821965
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
13th November 2011
Those taking part in the parade should
meet at the Minster & Monkton
Royal British Legion Club at 10.00am
The Service commences at
St Mary’s Church Minster at 10.45am
Afterwards refreshments will be served at
the Club Open Day, and entertainment
is provided by the Big Beverly Band
Everyone Welcome
MINSTER AND MONKTON ROYAL
BRITISH LEGION CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday 21st November 7.30pm
MINSTER HEALTHY WALK
meets at Minster School on
Thursday mornings (term time only)
at 9.00am for a 9.15am start
The walk is suitable for all ages
and is a gentle pace
as well as buggy friendly
It lasts between 45 minutes to an hour,
afterwards we enjoy refreshments
at Minster Library
If you are interested
in joining our walk
please contact
Michelle Mannering on 841082
Minster Matters
November 2011
Events/Sports
Fancy a go at Indoor Bowling
It’s Free
WINE AND WISDOM EVENING
Everybody over the age of 11yrs welcome
Flat indoor footwear must be worn
Refreshments available
In aid of Monkton Nature Reserve
Saturday 26th November
at Monkton Village Hall.
ŸQuestions start 7-30pm
Event ends 10-30pm ish
Ÿ£5-50 per person including Ploughmans Lunch
Come along to Minster Bowls Club
Between 2.00pm @ 5.00pm on 18th November
Contact your local KCC Warden for more information
Minster, Monkton - 07811 271302
Westgate - 07969 583922
Cliffsend & Pegwell - 07969 584178
Sarre, Manston, Acol & St Nicholas - 07969 584182
ŸBring your own drinks and glasses
ŸUp to 8 people per team/table
ŸRaffle with lots of prizes*
*Raffle will be held on the night
with prizes including a festive meal for four
at the local Premier Inn.
Please call 01843 822666 to book
SANDWICH
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AND
DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY
MINSTER A.W. SPORTS PITCH
Now taking bookings - Office hrs 9.00am -12.00noon Mon-Fri
Hire times and prices
Monday-Friday
Saturday & Sunday
9:00am to 12:00noon (Off-Peak)
9:00am to 9:00pm
3:00pm to 9:00pm
Price Structure
* Full Pitch : £31/hour
Off-Peak Full Pitch : £20/hour
Half Pitch : £20/hour (1 five a side pitch)
* A 10% discount will be given to Minster clubs and residents
booking the ‘Full Pitch’ option only.
To book this facility please contact Kyla Lamb, at
the Parish Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EA
t: 821339 f: 825869 e: clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.uk
Joint Autumn Concert
DEAL
AND
Zac’s Musings
WALMER HANDELIAN CHORAL SOCIETY
Editor’s gone on holiday….
now whose going to keep
everything in order!
Wonder if he’ll bring me back a
stick of rock????
Mozart
Requiem
Neruda
Trumpet
Conerto
Pergolesi
Magnificat
Short Mat Bowls Sessions for November
Bridget Tizzard Soprano June Woodland Alto
Daniel Bartlette Tenor Jon Williams Bass
Richard Deacon Trumpet
The Sandwich Sinfonia
MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP
Leader George Simpson
Julian Sampson and Robert Tapsfield - Conductors
St Mary’s Arts Centre Sandwich
7.30pm Tuesday 15th November 2011
Come along to one of our sessions on a Tuesday or Sunday
evening. We are an extremely friendly group and will lend you
bowls to get you started. It’s well worth trying !!
Sundays
Tuesdays
6th
6pm to 9pm
1st
7pm to 10pm
13th
6pm to 9pm
8th
No Bowls
20th
6pm to 9pm
15th
7pm to 10pm
No Bowls 22nd
7pm to 10pm
29th
No Bowls
27th
Tickets £8 in advance (£10 at door)
Sunday 6th November - v Westgate. Start 6pm - Whites/Greys
Sunday 20th November - Phoenix Cup. Start 6pm - Whites/Greys
Lady Elegance - 6 King Street Sandwich, Tylers 104 High Street Deal,
choir members and from Mervyn Jones 01304 620811
Pay as you play - no membership fees
The Friendly Bowls Club
Contact: 821447
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Minster Matters
November 2011
(Est 1935)
Cllr Bob Grove
RC PESCUD
MONTHLY SURGERIES
Est 1976
Interior/Exterior Painting
Bob is now holding
Drive & Patio Cleaning
regular
surgeries
Flat Pack Assembly
every
Loft Ladders Fitted
1st Wednesday
Fencing/Gates ~ Lawns Cut
of the month in
Sheds & Greenhouse Erected
The Neighbourhood Centre
or Repaired
at 1.15pm
General Repairs&Maintenance
MOT Preparation and Presentation
Servicing all makes of vehicle
Tyres, Batteries, Exhausts
Air Con - servicing and repairs
Free local delivery and collection
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ESTABLISHED
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Roger holds regular advice surgeries.
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CALLING ALL PARENTS/CARERS LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE
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WINDOWS
DOORS
CONSERVATORIES
etc
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Tues 9am - 4pm
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Minster Matters
School Page Editors
this month
were
Jodie Ellis
and
Anna Impey-Shaw
November 2011
Hannah Is Fun
Hannah is one of my best friends. She is my friend
because she is pretty, friendly, fun and good.
Hannah is also very cheeky in school and out of the
school. She is sometimes good and sometimes bad
in school.
Journalist Club
Bens
Today we are going to Bens to go shopping, it’s like
a mini Tesco. You can by a lot of food such as
Whispers, Kitkats, Twix, Mars, lollypops, Haribos
and Minstrels. There is also semi skimmed milk.
You can also by sausages with mushrooms, broccoli
and coke. Also there a bakery
By Emily Giardina and Liberty Danes
Journalist club is where you eat your lunch in Miss
Wood’s classroom, then at half past twelve you go
into the I.C.T suite and write an article about
anything you want to do. Then Ray or Miss Wood
check’s it then you go on anything you want.
By Danny Spain
All About Me
My name is Anastasia Impey - Shaw. I am 10 years
old. I have 3 brothers, one called Toby, he is 9 years
old, I have one called Benjamin, he is 7 years old and
I have one called Theo, he is 6 months at the end of
this month. I live with my Mum, my step Dad and my
brothers.
By Anastasia
Parking Outside School
When your parking outside of school I hope you’re
parking in a proper spot. Because when I’m walking
home from school I’m seeing cars parked on the
path. So please can you not park on the path,
because people can’t get through.
By Grace McDonald !
Jodie and Mollie
Mollie, she is so talented she is really good at maths.
The thing that is really good about Mollie is she is a
good friend and she is good with people in year 6.
Jodie she is really cool, she is funny as a bunny she
is chatty but happy, she is jumpy and bubbly and is
pretty much Jodie
By Michaela Hockley
Winter
In the winter there is Christmas and birthdays and
snow and rain and a lot of cool things.
Kids like to play in the snow.
Adults like to cuddle up on the sofa and drink tea.
Now Christmas is a lovely celebration you get
presents and get time to spend with your family.
By Annabelle Fleming
Chocolate
Chocolate comes in all different shapes and sizes.
My favourite chocolate is Thornton’s. Mollie’s is
Cadburys. And Maddies is Lindor’s. What’s your
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Hever Castle Golf Club.
We both came first in our age group and received a
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shoes, pack of golf balls & a free game on the 9 hole
par 3 at Hever Castle.
To get through to the final we had to come 1st or 2nd
in one of the qualifying events.
Martha came 2nd in the first qualifying event at Hever
and I came 3rd but you have to come in the top 2 to
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at Poult Wood Golf Club and I came 1st and Martha
came 2nd again.
We then both took part in the winning event at Hever
& both won in our age category. We both received a
crystal trophy and a silver claret jug with our names
engraved. Unfortunately we are not able to keep the
claret jug because they are extremely expensive.
Luckily we were able to borrow the jug for a few days
to have the photos from the newspaper taken.
We both enjoy golf thoroughly and this winning has
really boosted our confidence.
By Molly Mumby
Minster Matters
November 2011
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