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26th April: Carry-A-Bag Day!By Caroline Mannings, village resident

As you will probably have heard in the news recently plastic carrier bags are causing many environmental problems around the world; such as harm to birds, animals and plant life. They are also filling up our landfill sites, as they do not all degrade very quickly.

In Minster, Ben’s Supermarket alone gives out approximately 1500 free carrier bags a week and the village shops spend a total of £2,600 a year on purchasing carrier bags that they give out for free.

In an attempt to save the environment and our local shopkeeper’s money I would like to encourage residents to re-member to bring their own shopping bags and not to rely on the free ones. On the 26th April there will be reusable, folding bags for sale. Some of the local school children will have made their own shopping bags and hopefully will encourage their parents to use them.I would really appreciate your support on this day and hopefully in the future we can reduce the number of free carrier bags being given out by shopkeepers.

Stop PressMinster Bakers

We recently heard a rumour that the bakers was closing down, so we went to investigate and found this is not the case. Bruce Trent the baker would like to thank all his customers for their support and assures us that he is fully committed to staying in Minster. However the shop and café will only open on a Saturday from 29th March. Anyone who wants to place a regular or a one off order for collection on Saturdays can phone Bruce on 821557 leaving their order details and phone number on his answer-phone, if there is any query he will ring you back.

Shortly he hopes to have order sheets outside the shop that people can fill in and put through the letter box and he also hopes to have a presence on the Internet. If you have a last minute need or forget to order there will be plenty for sale in the shop on Saturdays but to be sure it is best to pre-book.We will be running an article on the history of the bakery in Minster and Bruce’s plans for the future in a later issue. For now we are simply pleased that that the rumours appear to be unfounded and that Bruce is planning to stay and Minster will notlose one of its assets. Lets hope people continue to support the bakers and the other businesses in Minster.

Remember it’s - Use them or Lose them!!!

Flooding In MinsterIn previous issues of Minster Matters we have highlighted the

problem of flooding in the Watchester Lane area, and Minster generally.

Minster Parish Council’s Policy Committee recently met to consider the possibility of Minster having its own Flood Risk Committee.

The committee would have a far ranging brief to include; • Inspection of and monitoring the capabilities of the

current system• Identification of risk areas• Setting up an alert / response system should a problem

occur or be identified.It is essential that Minster takes a proactive stance on this issue.

There is a need to identify who is responsible for clearing the relevant ditches and drains and ensuring that those responsible fulfil their obligations and thereby reduce the chances of our residents being the victim of flooding.

Do you live in an area which has been flooded and have a history of the problem? Do you have knowledge of how drainage systems work? Do you have knowledge of the history of the drainage in Minster? If so would you like to volunteer to assist, or provide your information to, this committee? Could you please contact the Parish Clerk, Kyla Lamb, 01843 821339, e-mail [email protected] or leave a letter at the library.

Below are examples of some of the problems already identified and the council are already working to ascertain responsibility for their clearance. The committee would assist the council in chasing those responsible.

Firstly the ditch just the other side of the rail crossing near Watchester Lane. A drain passes under the crossing then feeds into this ditch. As you can see it needs clearing, but who is responsible ?

Secondly a ditch at the end of the row of houses in Watchester Lane (opposite Glebe Court on the same side as the horse field). As you can see the pipe that feeds water away from Watchester Lane into the ditch system is broken and already half blocked. Again who is responsible?

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The next meeting of Minster Parish Council

will be held on:Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 at 7pm

in the Neighbourhood Centre Members of the public are welcome to attend and can arrange to speak to the Council through the Clerk or by requesting the Chairman before the start of the meeting. Copies of the Agenda are available from the Clerk and are posted in the Library. Clerk to the Council is Mrs Kyla Lamb and the Council Office is normally open from:-

9.30 am - 12 noon weekdays; tel: 821339 fax: 825269

Email: [email protected] Meeting - Tuesday 6th

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Dates for Your DiaryApr Page7/8 FA / Tesco Football Skills Coaching 117 RBL Womens Section Meeting 248 W.I. Monthly Meeting 8

12 Outdoor Bowls Season Starts 1012 Twinning Assn - Race Night 4

14/18 Teamtheme Soccer Training Days 1116 Horticultural Soc. Monthly Meeting 2417 W.I. Coffee & Chat (All welcome) 818 Playhouse Wine & Wisdom 22

21/19 Toddler Soccer (5 days over a 5 wk spread) 1126 Flower Show Launch Day 2426 Coffee Morning - Hort. Soc. 2426 Carry-A-Bag Day 126 W.I. Wine & Wisdom 8

May3/5 Cliffsend Celebration of Life W/end 74 Twinning Assn Anniversary 4

14/17 Playhouse - Sex, Drugs & Rick and Noel 25Jun

1 Minster Village Fun Day 421/22 Minster Open Gardens 2022 Bowls Charity Open Day 10

Sept13 Friends of Kent Churches Annual Bike Ride 10

Short Index PageSteam Trains 6Minster Mayhems Appearance dates 20Village Hall Bowls 21All Weather Pitch Hire Details 21Pegwell Nature Reserve Events 22Church Services 23Golf Society Fixtures 24

Green Bins Recycling Collections Blue BinsSee Latest Mon - Tues

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We have a couple of good offers from the Express by Holiday Inn (formerly The Prospect) on our centre pages, so take a look, it could be to your advantage.

Thanet District Council have at long last made a decision on the future of green waste collections and we have details on this elsewhere in the magazine. (see page 6)

There has also been a new planning application put forward by the Abbey Trustees for a change of use for the former museum site, again see small article elsewhere in this issue. (see page 5)

Someone in the ‘E Team’ obviously took their eye off the ball, as Computer Corner has been hijacked by an outsider, but never fear Itsma Hobby will be back next month, assuming the ransom is paid and we can manage to get him on a flight from his enforced exile in the Caribbean. So please accept our apologies, but, because of this, there are no free software offerings this month.

Talking of taking an eye off the ball reminds me that over the next half term and beyond there are quite a few opportunities for the budding soccer stars in the village to get in some worthwhile practice at the All Weather Pitch, as there are a number of adverts within this issue offering various coaching sessions. (see page 11)

By the time this issue ‘hits the streets’, Archies, the new fish and chip shop next door to the post office, will have opened for business, and Minster Matters wishes them well in their venture. We have tried to speak to someone prior to going to print but on the occasions we visited the premises the new occupiers were not there to talk to us. So hopefully we will be able to get an interview and some background details to publish next month.

Maybe, by the time you read my column next month, we will also have new occupants in the Post Office, as Rosemary and Don have been on tenterhooks, for a number of months now, awaiting confirmation that their move was ‘on’. The latest from Don was that it is hoped that their move will take place in Mid April, so should they not be here for the next issue, we at Minster Matters wish them all the very best in their retirement and are sure they will be sadly missed by the many residents who used their shop on a regular basis.

Further to the ‘Stop Press’ on the front page, we also received an anonymous email on the same subject which went as far as alleging that there was perhaps a vermin problem at the bakery, however we have checked with Environmental Health, as the anonymous writer suggested, and we were told that their department have no problems with these premises and that they are checked on a regular basis. So please don’t believe everything you may hear or read.Well space is running short, so on closing, I will just say, if you live at the lower end of the village please

give some thought to signing up for the Flood Watch Committee, as mentioned on the front page of this issue. That’s it ! Oh where’s Zac?

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the time your MM gets to you, I hope those of you who had items to send for display or otherwise were able to get them to Lindsay in good time. Lindsay, we all at the Twinning hope you had an enjoyable and successful Exhibition.

Next up on our quest to get you Minster folk out of your armchairs and help us to spend your money is the now Annual Big Race Night in the Village Hall on Saturday 12 April. Latest news is that the Catering will be provided by Mortons Fork and even better the cost will be maintained at £10 per head. So if you don’t know by now how successful and enjoyable this event is, then get along to the Attic and make sure you have your tickets for “Probably” the greatest horse racing event in Thanet. As well as the chance to bet on your preferred nag, you can volunteer your friends to take the reins and win you a fortune. There will also be a Grand raffle and of course you must bring your own “Liquid Refreshments”. Remember the more you can carry, the more you get to drink. Watch out for more advertising round the village and tell your friends, in case they don’t read Minster’s best local paper.

News on the Twinning Anniversary which this year will be hosted by us here in Minster. It takes place on Sunday 4th May in the Village Hall and will include food and entertainment, as well as the French. We have already secured the interest of a top Events Organiser in Paul Cornwall and if you have a burning desire to display your talents or if you are heading up a group of hopefuls in music or any other field and would like to show us what you can do, then get in touch! Remember if you are good and come up to the mark we also have the Big Minster Fun Day coming up on the 1st June and will be looking for talented Groups/ Folk or people who just want to show what they can do and want to be part of a great day out in Minster. So come on get in touch with Paul by email on [email protected] and get your face recognised not only in Minster but maybe even in Thanet and further afield.

The Minster Fun Day on Sunday 1st June is shaping up well as the best yet and with Paul in the driving seat for lots of entertainment on the day, we are hoping the weather will also help us out. So more news on that in next month’s MM and remember if you want to take part in either the Anniversary or the Fun Day or even better both, then get in touch with Paul on the above E-Mail or contact Bob, yes at the Attic, or Bernie Watler.

For now I do believe I have gone on long enough so I must think of others and close this for now

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Community Warden, Steve TaylorI hope you all enjoyed the Easter break and like me are looking

forward to some better weather with spring on the horizon.At around this time of year we often get visits from traders looking

for work such as gardening, tree cutting and house repairs. My advice on this subject is always to say NO to doorstep callers, with all the problems that come with accepting off the cuff quotes and any conse-quent works carried out. Most reputable traders do not need to cold call. If in doubt give me a call and I will do some checks where possible.

While on the subject of reporting things, there have been a number of vehicles damaged in recent weeks. I was aware of about three or four occasions but apparently there have been quite a lot more, many of which weren’t reported to me or the police. If things, no matter how trivial they may seem at the time, are not passed on it becomes difficult for the authorities to deal with. Also, by reporting it the police and myself, we can ensure that the right resources can become available. Remember, we can’t deal with what we don’t know about.

You may have seen the article in MM about the Warden’s team getting the gold award for the work we did last year with some of the youngsters in East Kent on the subject of under age drinking and I’m sure you remember that the MINSTARZ were the eventual winners. Well I’m on the look out for volunteers to step forward and help set up a scout group in Minster. We have a very hard working team of people working with the cubs, but there is nowhere local for this group to go on to, so come on I know there are some of you out there with all the right skills to help get this up and running. There are so many benefits in encouraging the young to join these groups and these days they can even get some recognized qualification that can help them in the future when they are seeking employment. Anyone interested can contact me on my normal number and I will put them in touch with the right people.

Oh, by the way there is still a good supply of doggy-bags available from the vets, the attic and of course from me!!! Don’t forget “BIN IT…. DON’T LEAVE IT”

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The scheme will mean the introduction of a Green lidded 240ltr wheelie bin (equivalent to 5 standard refuse sacks). Collections will be fortnightly, and householders can have more than one bin but each will incur the same charges (see below). There are no refunds available on this service if you decide it isn’t for you.

Only bins carrying the current coloured sticker complete with serial number will be emptied, and all waste must be inside the bin with ‘the lid closed’ nothing outside of the bin will be collected. You can put the follow-ing into the bin: Weeds, hedge trimmings, small twigs and branches (less than 2.5cm in diameter), grass cuttings, flowers, plants and leaves. If a bins contents are found to be ‘contaminated’ with anything else it will not be emptied. All waste must be put into the bin loose, no plastic bags, flowerpots, food waste, soil, stones, rubble or branches/logs over 2.5cm (1”) diameter.

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The residents of Cliffsend are delighted to announce they will be holding their first ever celebration of life weekend over the early May Bank Holiday. This is an exciting and innovative project which has resulted from a collaboration between the Residents Association, the Village Hall Committee, the Church, the WI, the Youth Club, the Garden-ing Club and a whole host of volunteers from the village.

The fun village weekend will include an Art Exhibition, a Floral Art display, Refreshments, Open Gardens, Songs of Praise in the Church, A May Queen and Miss Rosebud competition and also 6-a-side football on the Village Green. The villagers will also be decorating their gardens with scarecrows based on nursery rhyme themes, these will be judged by the Vicars wife, Dorothy Derby, and the Landlady of The Sportsman Pub, Fran Sykes.

The Cliffsend May Queen will be chosen from residents of Cliffsend aged between 11 and 14yrs. The competition will take place in the Village Hall from 10am until 11am on Monday 5th May (May Day).

The Miss Rosebud competition will be open to girls resident in Cliffsend who are between the ages of 8 and 10yrs. The competition will take place after the May Queen is chosen between 11am and 12noon. Any girls wishing to enter should contact Maureen Fiander on 01843 853857 for further details and rules of the competition. Proof of age and residence will be required. Official judges with experience will be used to deter-mine the winners.

The football fun and games will commence at 12noon, They are open to Cliffsend residents in the following age categories - boys age 10 to 12yrs, adult males over 16yrs, girls aged 10-12yrs and ladies over 16yrs. The matches will be properly refereed and be based on 6-a-side teams. Please contact Maureen Fiander on 853857 for further details.

If you would like a favourite hymn sung at the Songs of Praise on Sunday, please contact the Vicar.

If you have something of interest to show at the Art Exhibition or need details of the Scarecrow Competition please contact Wendy on 595775.

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MINSTER-IN-THANET W.I.

Our ever-growing group met in the Village Hall on March 11th. It was lovely to see Enid Chidwick with us again, also an-

other new member and two visitors were welcomed.The New Year Dinner at St. Augustine’s Golf Club has been de-

clared a ‘winner’ and there’s talk of repeating the experience sometime before next New Year !

True to W.I. principles, members were asked for ideas for a ‘Healthy Life Style’ picnic.

Suggestions are also required for a Minster W.I. Float to be entered at the Flower Show on July 19th. Some have already been whispered about e.g. ‘Calendar Girls’, wonder what that means?

Our Secretary is making enquiries at the BBC about attending the Alan Titchmarsh Show next year.

Plans are afoot to supply our own entertainment at the next Christ-mas party! - it’s never too early to plan. So ‘turns’ are being sought. Musicians, actresses, tap dancers?? Watch this space.

Pat Foreman spoke about The Dogs Trust and the wonderful work it does. She appealed for donations of tinned food and volunteers to knit dog-coats.

Maura Pell reported on another worth-while course on ‘Machine Over-locking’ for flat seam edging, lace inserts etc. at Denham College.

The Salutation Garden at Sandwich is the venue for the Sun-shine Club in April. A group will attend the Albion Townswomen’s Guild meeting on April 7th. A Beetle Drive will be held in the Vil-lage Hall Committee Room on April 15th. The Coffee and Chat morning is on April 17th, all villagers welcome. A Wine and Wis-dom evening will be held on April 26th, call Ann Wilks on 821152.

Our own member, Tina Parker, left us lost in wonder when she spoke about and displayed the beautiful quilts she makes. Each one is exquisite in design and workmanship. Intricate geometric shapes, flow-ers, leaves and animals almost all hand sewn and designed by Tina her-self, one design taken from a tiled floor that she saw! Tina started quilting 18 years ago. An early design was based on the fairy story ‘The Princess and the Pea’ from whence came the title of the talk.

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We can help with your personal needs þWe can help with your hygiene needs þWe can help with your shopping þWe can help with housework/ironing þWe can provide evening and overnight care þ

We can provide full or part time care for hospital leavers þ

Village Pub and Restaurant

The White StagMonkton 01843 823760

Function Room, Large Grounds and Garden for Wedding Receptions,

Parties or Meetings

Range of Buffet Menu’s Available

ATTWELLS NEWSAGENTS57 High St, Minster 821363

Egyptian Glass

Perfume Bottles

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PROBABLY THE BEST CARVERY IN THANETSunday Carvery 12 noon - 4 pm

MINSTER SURGERYPatient Participation Group

We are actively seeking new members to join this group which meets approximately every 2 months.

The aim of the group is to:• Help us keep in touch with our patients.• Help us make decisions regarding the services we offer.• Support the practice in its efforts to provide health promotion

information and help organise events such as our ‘flu clinic day.We would like to increase the membership of the group and

would be happy to hear from anyone who might be interested in joining us, especially those living in the surrounding villages.

Existing members of the group are Mrs. Jean Taylor (Birchington) (tel 845072) Mr. Geoff Stone (Minster) (tel 821835) Mrs. Mary Hodgson (Acol) (tel 842764) Mr. Raymond Haines (Monkton) (822800) Mrs. Nerys Brick (Minster) (823003)If you might be interested please contact any of the above

members or alternatively Alice, the Practice Manager.We look forward to hearing from you.Now we would like to say a big THANK YOU to those of you

who took the time to recommend the Surgery for the Practice of the Year Awards.

We are delighted to say that thanks to you we were “Highly Commended” and several members of the practice attended the award ceremony on 18th March at the Chaucer Hospital.

New Parking Restrictions At SomerfieldSome people may have seen the new

signs down the dead end road at the side of Somerfield. The un-clamping fees are steep so you have been warned !

The landowner has introduced the charges to deter people parking their ve-hicles and then dumping their rubbish by the side of the road. The area is a lot

cleaner up there thanks to Mr Ed Spanton sending in a cleaning team. There is still a bit up there but it looks a lot better. Lets hope it stays that way.

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We look forward to caring for your childrenFor more information please ‘phone 01843 824080 or 07950 448 595

QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH PROFFESSIONAL

David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP

All forms of Services and Treatmentsavailable for Foot and Nail care

Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,

Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal Nail infections, Verruca’s,

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 availa-ble by arrangementTel: 01843 866601

Mob: 07749 999584

Sandwich Town Council FARMER’S MARKET

Guildhall Forecourt last Saturday of each month

9.00am to 1.00pm

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MINSTER BOWLS CLUBNews and Forthcoming Events

Our members are looking forward to their second year in the new pavilion and hoping that it will be as successful as the first. On the playing side, results have been very favourable. New friends have been made, teams from Kent and Essex have visited us for matches and our new beginners course has brought ten new members who are looking forward to trying the outdoor game when the new season starts.

On the social side, we enjoyed Dinners, Parties, Quizzes and a Race Night. Ballroom Dancing classes were also run through the Winter months.

In January a dinner with entertainment raised £475 for the Hospice and £100 for the Church Choir.

Last years Open Day for non-bowlers raised £400 for various charities. This year the Open Day will be held on Sunday 22nd June and we are hoping we will top that figure as we have W.S. Cole, Funeral Directors, sponsoring the event. They will be presenting cups to the two winning teams. Anyone wishing to enter a team of 4 players [they must not be a member of any Outdoor Bowls Club] please contact Brian Davis on 821196.

The new outdoor season begins on April 12th, weather permitting, with a full fixture book of well over a hundred matches arranged.

Anyone wishing to join us, experienced or beginner, please contact Ken or Pam Wooldridge on 823672.

FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHESANNUAL SPONSORED BIKE RIDE AND WALK

This event has been running for over 20 years and this year promises to be a really successful day.

The event takes place on Saturday 13 September 2008 from 10am to 6pm.

Over 700 churches across Kent will be involved, welcoming riders and walkers, often with refreshments. Money is raised through sponsorship and is shared between your nominated church and the Friends of Kent Churches, who give grants for church repairs. Last year more than £140,000 was raised.

Plan your own route, long or short, flat or hilly, challenging or relaxed, whatever suits you.

This is a lovely day out for all the family.Visit the website - www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk

for more information, sponsor forms, tee-shirts and more.Or contact – Carolyn Millen on 01622 843383,

email: [email protected]


THE SMART WAY TO BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY

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ALLWEATHERCarpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Various safe methods of cleaning – water basedor completely dry to suit your requirements.

Locally based and fully insured.Call to arrange for your FREE quotation

with no hidden extras.

Tel: 01843 844542 Mob: 07962 108276

Member 1846

Quick Drying and totally safe cleaning at affordable prices

The bulbs are flowering, the days are growing longer, and spring is in the air! It’s time to clean our closets.

Eco-Tip:

Don’t throw away unwanted clothes and shoes. Instead, find another use for them, donate

or Freecycle them so that others can benefit. If they are in tatters, let them become cleaning rags.

The FA Tesco Football Skills Coaching Sessions are coming to Minster again for

April Half Term

As the Community Champion for Tesco, I will be coordinating the event. The partnership with the Football Association is part of our get active com-munity plan to get 2 million children active by 2012. In February this year we helped 128 children receive coaching sessions at Minster, and I am delighted that because its initial success, they will be available during every school half-term.

The training, by the Football Association, and organised by Tesco Broadstairs Extra, will take place over two days, Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April, between 10am and 3pm, at the Min-ster artificial football pitch. The training will be divided into three different age groups, five to six year olds, seven to nine year olds and ten to eleven year olds, with boys and girls welcome to each of the training sessions.

To register there is a freephone booking line – skills hotline – for parents to book their children onto sessions. The freephone number is 0800 121 4836, or pick up a leaflet from your nearest Tesco store. Places cannot be booked in store.

Dennis Hart, (Community Champion), Tesco Broadstairs Extra

Teamtheme Soccer Training Days at the All Weather Pitch

Recreation Ground, MinsterHalf Term 14th - 18th April

10am to 3pm

Open to all local school children in Thanet

£50 week - £30 for 3days - £15 per day

for further details contact Gary Shackleford 07746 223 [email protected]

www.teamtheme.com

Toddlers SoccerMondays: 21st April - 19th May

£12.50 for 5 week block5pm - 6pm for 4 - 9 years

All Weather Pitch, Recreation Ground, Minster

Players may wear blades Astroturf trainers or rubber studs

All staff are UEFA B licence qualified CRB checked and first aid trained

For further information please contact Aaron Perry on: [email protected]

0800 158 3816 or 07824 988 197 who will be happy to help you.

Fresh coffee Speciality teas Delicious cakes SandwichesLight lunches Bacon rolls...and all the gossip!

We have discovered a new service that may be of use to the residents of Minster.

They have been described as “Citizens Advice Bureau on wheels” and offer a confidential home visiting advocacy service for people over 60 years of age living in Kent.

The word they don’t use though is advice, as it is easy to give the wrong advice!

Trained volunteers visit clients and provide them with the options available to them and let the client make the decision.

The organisation uses trained volunteers to visit people in their own homes and help that person to express their needs either for themselves or with the assistance of the visiting advocate.

Their aim is simple, to leave the older person stronger and more able to cope than when they first asked for help. Bear in mind not everyone is capable of representing

themselves even before we get older!

So are you over 60? Do you need help filling in benefit forms? Do you need help to make a complaint? Are you unsure about making a fuss about poor service? Have you suffered an injustice at the hands of central or local government? Is your landlord keeping to his tenancy agreement? There is no need to suffer in silence; avolunteer from CROP

is just a phone call away. All volunteers are police checked to enhanced level to deal

with vulnerable or elderly people and all carry identity cards. The volunteers are trained to a high standard and attend regular training sessions.

CROP is a charity (No.1087538) and has the backing of KCC Adult Social Services.

You can contact CROP by phoning 01227 789777 or e-mailing [email protected] or visit their web site www.cropkent.org.uk

They also have a freepost address that you can write to them to and not need a stamp.

Freepost RLZS-LGUR-CXAG CROP CANTERBURY CT1 2UA

Canterbury office covers the East Kent area from Isle of Sheppey to Capel-le-Ferne and inland areas.

Crop also has branches in Ashford and Maidstone covering other parts of Kent.

*** Can you spare any time to help this worthwhile project? As the service extends they are looking for volunteers willing to go out and visit people in their homes. You will receive regular top class training. Mileage and out of pocket expenses are paid but no salary, just the satisfaction of knowing you have helped someone sort out a problem. You can set your own hours doing only as many as you can spare. The main criteria are that you have common sense and have an ability to relate to older people.

If you think you can assist please contact the Area Coordinator Mr John Newell via the numbers / addresses above.

If you are unable to act as a visiting advocate then donations or people willing to act as fund raisers are always welcome and are needed to keep this valuable service running. ***

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PawfectionDog Grooming ServiceAll Breeds Welcome

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April 2008

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Property Maintenance and Repairs

Block Paving * Turfing * DeckingGarden Clearance * Fencing

Water Features

Professional and Reliable ServiceFully Insured

Free QuotationsGive Chris a call on:

07883 06574029 Watchester Lane, Minster

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Morton’s ForkTraditional English Restaurant

Station Road, Minster: 01843 823000

Thursday Night Treat Join us on a Thursday Evening for a Tantalising

3 Course Set Menu offering a selection of tempting starters, a choice of Main course

and finished with a delicious homemade dessert of your choice

3 courses only £17.50 per personA complimentary bottle of house wine

for every booked table of four

Now Open Mondays - Normal Hours

KCC Communities Directorate Quality Service Awards 2007On Friday 7th March our Community Warden Steve Taylor was one of 100

invited guests at the Hilton Hotel in Maidstone for the presentation of the above awards

We are pleased to announce that the Wardens from the Canterbury and Thanet Team were presented with the Gold Award and an ‘Oscar’ type Statuette engraved with their details and date.

This award was made for the Wardens work with the youngsters from their area on the subject of ‘Under age drinking’ - an event for which you will probably remember that Minstarz were the outright winners, and they were also present at the awards ceremony.

Steve is rightfully proud of their achievements and he can be seen here joyfully displaying his personal copy of the Gold Award Certificate.

Editors comment: Well done to the youngsters and our warden, we can only expect bigger things for the future !!

New Business Based in the VillageThere is a new plumbing and heating company

based in the village. Gavin Johnson is a Corgi registered plumbing and

heating engineer who has recently started up his own company along with the help of his wife, Natalie

Brudenell. He has been in the trade for 7 years, having started as an apprentice with a local plumber, before working for Sladdens in Canterbury for 3 years where here completed his training at Canterbury College. For the last 3 years he has been working for a company based in Sarre. Gavin has lived in Minster all his life, living with his parents in Monkton Road before buying and renovating a house in Augustine Road in 2006.

Gavin Johnson plumbing and heating specialises in gas servicing and maintenance, central heating and boiler installations as well as all aspects of plumbing work. Gavin is looking forward to providing a reliable and honestly priced service to the local community.


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All electrical work undertaken from a replacement socket to a full house rewireInspection and testing service available.

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ESTABLISHED

A decade after calling time for the last time, on January 24th the well known building formally known as The Prospect Inn re-opened its doors for business – this time in the form of the globally branded hotel, Express by Holiday Inn.

The hotel is a £9m development of the original site that has been undertaken by Geminex Hotels & Leisure Management. The original 1937 building designed by the

famous architect Oliver Hill, has in part retained its original purpose in becoming the hotels bar and restaurant area. The grade two listed building also now houses the

hotels reception area and one of three conference rooms appropriately named the Oliver Hill Suite.

The most noticeable change to the building is the modern extension that houses 105 guest rooms (making the hotel the largest in East Kent) and two further conference rooms. With the hotel situated at the gateway to Thanet at what is a time of investment and regeneration in the area the hotel is being driven to service the needs

of both the business and commercial traveller who are drawn to the area and have the need of comfortable, modern accommodation at a solid value price.

The three star hotel however feels far from budget though from the minute you walk in and notice the stylish architectural features in the public areas that are sympathetic to the buildings original Art Deco design through to contemporary and colourful bedrooms equipped with LCD Televisions, High Speed Broadband, Sofa’s and superb en suite bathrooms equipped with power showers.

Speaking of what the Hotel brings to the local community of Minster, the hotel’s General Manager – Dan Dennis said: “The Hotel is an exciting acquisition to the local community of Minster. Although large in size, the hotel sits on the outskirts of the village so as not to disturb its established tranquility yet close enough to provide services for local residents ranging from accommodation for friends or relatives who are visiting them through to an alternative choice

From This The Start of a New Era at the Top of the Hill To This

Cutting the Ribbon - Mayor and Mayoress of Ramsgate

Managing Director - Jas Dooper speaking at the opening

LK ELECTRICSAll types of

electrical workinc extra phone sockets

undertaken and carried out to BS.7671 regulations

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April 2008 Minster Matters 15for eating and drinking (the hotels public bar is open from 11.00am to 11.00pm daily and serves evening meals five nights a week). We also hope to benefit the local economy within Minster and do not hesitate to send our residents into the village for a variety of services ranging from a haircut to a pint of real ale in a traditional Kentish Inn!”

If any reader has any queries regarding the new hotel then Dan would be delighted to hear from them and can be contacted on 01843 820250 or email [email protected]

To mark the opening of the hotel, an exclusive dining offer is available to readers of Minster Matters – please see the voucher on this page.

Also, Geminex Hotels and Leisure Management are delighted to offer one lucky reader a complimentary 2 night stay for 2 at another of its hotels – The Express by Holiday Inn, Newbury Park, London.

To enter the competition, readers should complete the entry form on this page.

Finally, Dan has also asked us to point out that the hotel are extending their opening offer rate of rooms from £44-95 throughout April.

Editors note: Minster Matters were delighted to have received an invitation to the official opening of the hotel, and were very impressed by the standard of presentation and the friendliness of the staff. Lets hope it proves a real success for the Geminex Group.

Kent International Airport, Minster

SPECIAL OFFER

Purchase 1 main course in the hotel restaurant and receive a second main course half price

Offer valid from April 1st to 30t h 2008

Voucher must be presented at time of purchase

Offer code MINMAT001

Kent International Airpo rt, Minster

MINSTER MATTERS R EAD ERS CO MPE TITION

GR AND PRIZE DR AW TO WIN:

A 2 NIG HT STAY FOR 2 PE RSONS IN THE EXPR ESS BY HOLID AY INN H OTEL, NEW BURY PAR K LOND ON

Simply answ er the fo llowing question:

In what year was the G rade 2 Listed w ing of the h otel fo rmally know n as The Prospect Inn built?

Answ er: _________________________

Nam e: _____________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________

Entries to: The General Manager, Expr ess by Ho liday In n, Kent International Airport – Minster,

Tothill Street, Minster, Kent C T12 4AU

Closing date for entries 30.04.2008

Typical Room Layout with en-suite facilities and broadband access

DJ ROXBURGH(Minster)

For all your brickwork,extensions &

patio requirementsMobile: 07973 850083Tel/Fax: 01843 825318

Email: [email protected]

M.G.GOODELECTRICAL

PLUMBING & BUILDING SERVICES

7b High Street, MinsterContact Mick

on: 01843 823641 or: 07761 109171

April 2008

Maloys Mower Maintenance

The professional service for your garden machinery

SALES - SERVICINGSPARE PARTS - REPAIRS

We are warranty agents for most major brands of garden machinery.

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Dragon InnPeking & Cantonese Cuisine

Delivery Service£1.00 Delivery Charge on Every Order

Minimum Order £10.00 within 3 mile radius

Chinese Restaurant & Take Away

01843 8223712 Monkton Road, Minster

A La Carte & Buffet Menu Available

Sunday

Monday - WednesdayThursday - Saturday

12noon - 2.00pm5.30pm - 11.00pm5.00pm - 11.00pm12noon - 2.00pm5.00pm - 11.30pm

OPENING HOURS

Minster Matters

Where’s “Bob’s” real home ?????I live in Semple Close up on the Hillminster estate

and for several months we have had a stray cat hanging around. I have asked neighbours in our Close if they know who she belongs to but have so far drawn a blank.

She is a beautiful cat really friendly good with my daughter who is 5 years old and would love to see her reunited with whoever owns her. I have been feeding her

and she loves to have a nap on my daughters bed. I would love to rehome her but have a dog who is not so keen !!!

Bob as she has become known is short haired black and white with green eyes and has a distinctive black spot on her nose. I have attached a photo of her and hope that you will be able to help find her rightful owner.

Julie Martin, 1 Semple Close, Minster Tel 825210

Another Minster Runner in the London MarathonJust like Cathy Macartney whom we featured in the March edition, Peter Gal-

lagher is also running the London Marathon on 13th April. Peter is raising funds for Sense, the charity for deaf-blind children and adults.

Anyone wishing to sponsor Peter can either contact him direct on 823027 or donate at his web page: www.justgiving.com/petergallagher1

Peter lives in Tothill Street and has been a Minster resident with his wife Le-sley and daughter Kimberley for the last 16 years.

In Memory ofBRIAN WATERS

I would like to thank all of my friends and neighbours

for their kindness and condolences following the death of my dear husband Brianwho died suddenly on

11th February aged 67yrs. Special thanks to neighbours

David, Mavis and Alf for their support at this difficult time

(Valerie Waters)

THANK YOUHow wonderful the work in the Conservation Area around the Church Lych Gate is looking !The York Stone paving has transformed the area and it is great to have the village sign

back.Please pass our thanks to

MATCH and the Parish Coun-cil and all who were involved

in this project.Rev’d Bob Coles

Minster Matters

F A R R I E R S A N T I Q U E SA v a s t s e l e c t i o n o f a f f o r d a b l e A n t i q u e s

& C o l l e c t a b l e s ( o l d & n e w )

P e r i o d & C o u n t r y f u r n i t u r e , c h i n a , g l a s s , m e t a l w a r e , p r i n t s & p a i n t i n g s , c h a n d e l i e r s , m i r r o r s , l a m p s , c o s t u m e

j e w e l l e r y , M u r a n o g l a s s p e n d a n t s , G r e e t i n g s C a r d s e t c e t c

A N T I Q U E S B O U G H T & S O L DH O N E S T L A D Y B U Y E R S

O p e n 6 d a y s a w e e k ( e x c M o n d a y s ) 9 a m – 5 . 3 0 p mT h e S t r e e t , S t N i c h o l a s a t W a d e

( d i r e c t l y o p p o s i t e t h e c h u r c h )0 1 8 4 3 8 4 0 7 5 8

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The Saddler7 Monkton Road, Minster

01843 821331Where A Warm Welcome

from Jan & Mickawaits you

Good Food, Local Real AlesBat & Trap (Pitch for Hire)

Pool TableSponsors of Saddlers

Sunday Football TeamRegular Disco’s

Open all day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with normal hours Monday to Thursday

COMPUTER CORNER(BY A NON TECHY)

This month, computer corner has been taken over by a girl.Yes, a girl. I’ve hunted down ‘Itsma Hobby’ with my

Spyware, blocked his firewall and he’s currently hibernating on stand-by. I’m thinking of holding him to ransom, but I expect

he’ll find some sort of recovery program by the next edition.I’ve hijacked this corner for people who’d benefit from knowing a little bit

more about how to do everyday computer tasks at home. For example:• Ideas to make your CV stand out. • How to set up a spreadsheet for your home accounts. • Printing labels and envelopes.• Inserting headers, footers or page numbers into reports.• Creating business cards, flyers or postcards.• Adding a table or a colourful chart to your documents.USING YOUR COMPUTER SAFELYAs an extensive computer user myself, I know what can happen if you don’t take care when using your computer for any length of time. If you frequently get headaches or backache, heed the following advice:• Take a few moments break away from the computer at least every hour. • Stretch, walk about, do something different. • It’s important to exercise your eyes too so periodically gaze at something in the far distance.• Don’t grip your mouse too tightly. • Keep your mouse and Keyboard at the same level - ideally about elbow level so your arms can fall relaxed at your sides.• Be aware of your posture when sitting at your keyboard computer. Adjust your screen. • Periodically look up at the ceiling to give your posture muscles a break. There’s much more advice available on the Internet, simply type ‘safe computer use’ into a search engine for more information.Will ‘Itsma Hobby’ make a full system recovery next month? Lets wait and see...Jackie RainesMobile Office Services www.jackieraines.co.uk

Editors Note: Jackie will hopefully be joining us on a regular basis and commandeering this slot every other month to give advice of a non technical nature.

We have it on good authority that Itsma Hobby hasn’t come to any real harm and WILL definitely be back next month, if we can force someone to pay the ransom !!!!!

HIJACKED 1ST MINSTER GUIDES and BROWNIES would like to thank

Shirley Quinney and Audrey Hards for raising £270 at the Country and Western

evening which brought them the Minibus that they were after.

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MINSTER’S, AIRPORT TAXI SERVICEGATWICK……….£63*HEATHROW…….£79*

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TIGER’S TIP

The mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil

and wholly relaxed.

Shiny Tiles - rub with a cloth dipped in methylated spirits. Buff up with a soft dry cloth.

Jewels of Nature A Heron with wings of grey, flies above a field of gold.

Jet Elderberries sparkle with tear drops of rain, glisten in the hedgerows ages old.

Scarlet berries, Blackberries, Old Man’s Beard a-tangle, all prettily entwined, beautiful at any angle.

The grass by the river, coloured like Emeralds rare,the cheeky Robin, with Ruby breast, pops up everywhere.

The Kingfisher’s feathers irridescently shine, as the Turquoise stone, majestically divine.

22 Carat is the shade of the Dandelion’s head, which means I have seen a jewel case of gems, by the river bed.

In the lake I see, Silver scales on the fish, brushed with colour to resemble,

the sun in the sky, when a rainbow assembles. Yvonne Chapman

Edie Russell80th Birthday - 8th Nov 2007

Edie wishes to say thank you to everyone for all her flowers and gifts, and she sends a special thanks to her family and friends for such a lovely party and for making the day a day to remember.

Thanks also to the residents of Brockmans Close for the lovely limou-sine. What a day full of surprises.

Thanks again, Edie Minster Matters sends sincere apologises for the late inclusion of this letter

Ever Wondered?What wonders we can see from the earth

‘Til the day we die from the day of our birthSuch thing as small birds and pretty dainty flowers

And ugly things like those big tall towersAll colours we view some we prefer more than others

And give flowers of ‘their’ favourite to our loved ones or loversBut we never actually think what it would be

If all of these things we could not seeFor so many are out there yearning for sight

Just staring as though they are always looking into the nightMarvyn Attwell

Minster Matters

BEAUTY & ALTERNATIVE THERAPIESUNISEX SALON

10 CUTHBERT ROAD, WESTGATE ON SEA

Facials, Manicures & Pedicures, Waxing,Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology,

Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candles,Make-Up, Eye Tints, Gel Nails, Ear Piercing,

Slimming Treatments, Electrolysis, Body Wraps, Non-Surgical Face Lift.

Free Skin Analysis Always Available.OAP’s ½ Price Pedicure on Wednesdays.

Gift Vouchers Available.LATE EVENINGS ‘TIL 9PM

Tel: 01843-831882

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Home-made CurriesNow just down the road!Super tasting Curries,

frozen by the portion, made with local naturally grown produce.

All our meat is outdoor reared, from Chandler & Dunn.

All vegetables are preferably organic, and if not then insecticide free. Available at many farm shops!Why not buy direct from us:

Ebbsfleet Lane, Minster CT12 5DLOpening hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Saturday : 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.

Tel: 01304 619 858

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REPORT OF MINSTER PARISH COUNCIL MEETING7pm Tuesday 4th March 2008

The Chairman reported a reply from Sandy Ezekiel at TDC in relation to the concerns raised by MPC over the handling of the H2B (Monkton Road) housing development. (The letter from MPC to TDC was published in full in the February issue of Minster Matters). The Chairman stated that the reply was very unsatisfactory and failed to answer the questions raised by MPC. A letter had therefore been sent to the Chief Executive of TDC asking for the original letter to be answered in full. If the reply from the Chief Executive was not satisfactory then council agreed that they would take the matter to the Ombuds-man.

• Council voted to immediately write to TDC planning and ask for an extension to the deadline for objections to a planning application submitted by The Abbey. The planning application had only just been received and council needed more time to clarify and consider its implications before commenting.

• PC Jane reported that Police Surgeries may be reintroduced on a trial basis in the village. It has come to the attention of police that some people were not reporting minor crimes as they were not intending to claim off their insurance or they did not feel anything would be done by police. PC Jane asked that people report these matters to police so they got an accurate picture of where crime was happening and could target their resources accordingly. A meeting is to be held with the head teacher at Minster School in relation to the parking problems at the school.

• Council accepted the recommendation of the Operations Committee that the council do not set up a Community Transport Scheme with the donated minibus. Instead the money allocated for setting up the scheme be set aside as a Community Transport Fund and village organisations be invited to apply for those funds to assist with any transportation costs they incur. The amount to be allocated to the fund and the practicalities would be decided at a later meeting. The minibus donated to the council would be offered to a village group who had expressed an interest in taking on the vehicle.

• Noted the results of planning applications decided by TDC. The following were granted :- 5 Conyngham Road , 8a St Mildreds Road , 3 Prospect Road. The following were refused :- 87 Tothill Street , 11 Monkton Road. The following application was withdrawn :- Durlock Grange. The following appli-cations were received by MPC and passed to TDC with support :- 48 Monkton Road , 45 Augustine Road. A late application was received in respect of The Abbey as reported above.


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OPEN GARDENS 200821st – 22nd June

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We already have many gardens, including new ones, but are always looking for more!

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MINSTER MAYHEMSMaypole & Morris

Wednesday 23rd April (St.Georges Day) - The Bell Inn 6pm-7pm

Thursday 1st May (May Day) - The Bell Inn 6pm-7pm

Sunday 4th May (Twinning Association) - The Bell Inn 12.30ish (tbc)

Sunday 1st June (Village Day) - Recreation Ground (tba)

Saturday 19th July (Flower Show) - Recreation Ground 2.30ish (tba)

Broadstairs Folk Week Saturday 9th August - Busking afternoon (tbc) - Torchlight 9pm start (tbc)

Monday 11th August - Afternoon performance + Busking.

MINSTER MATTERS - ONLINE UPDATESA couple of newsletters ago, we introduced you to the new Minster Matters

Web site, where you can find the newsletter, village photographs and more on-line.

Now, we’ve taken the next step and integrated a blog into the site, so that you can catch any breaking news about the village and download or listen to all of our audio editions as soon as we post them. If you register with our blog, you can also submit comments to the posts.

To check it out, point your mouse to http://www.minstermatters.org.uk/mm-blog, or click the menu bar link on the Minster Matters Web site. You can then access all posts, including podcasts of the audio edition, and add our RSS feeds to any readers you may use. (Please remember that because our audio edi-tions are around 80 minutes in length, they are large files, of approx 75mb, that will take a while to download.) If you have any questions or comments (How do I listen to the audio files? What’s an RSS feed? You guys, rock!), please email [email protected] and we’ll do our best to get you pointed in the right direction. Please drop by and let us know what you think!

Minster MattersApril 2008

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21CIS SUBCONTRACTORSNeed help with your Tax Return?

Very reasonable ratesPrompt attention

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MINSTER SPORTS PITCH Now taking bookings - Office hrs 9am-12noon Mon-Fri

Hire times and pricesMonday-Friday Saturday & Sunday09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs15:00hrs to 21:00hrs

Price Structure* Full Pitch : £25/hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £15/hour

Half Pitch : £15/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 4EAtel: 821339 fax:825869 email: [email protected]

MINSTER GARAGE(Est 1935)

Bedlam Court LaneMinster CT12 4HG

Phone: 01843 821244email: [email protected]

MOT Preparation and PresentationServicing all makes of vehicle

Tyres, Batteries, ExhaustsAir Con - servicing and repairs

Free local delivery and collectionno discounts - just good service

MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesBowls available for use

New Members Trial Period Contact: 821447 or 821660

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for MarchRetired? Need a new interest?

Have you thought about playing Short Mat Bowls?If so, come along to one of our sessions on a Tuesday or

Sunday, no fees for the first 4 weeks.We are an extremely friendly group and will lend you

bowls to get you started. It’s well worth trying !!

20th April Triples Competition - 6pm startGents v Ladies - Griffin Trophy

Sunday 6th 6pm - 9pm13th 6pm - 9pm20th 6pm - 9pm27th 6pm - 9pm

Tuesday1st 9am - 12noon8th 9am - 12noon15th 9am - 12noon22nd 9am - 12noon29th 9am - 12noon

1ST MINSTER GUIDES Every Monday 6.45pm-8.45pm.

JOHN SPANTON SPORTS PAVILIONRECREATION GROUND

ST MILDREDS ROAD, MINSTERJOINING FEE £10.00, + WEEKLY SUBS £2.00

STARTING AGE 10yrs.enquiries to

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Find out more at: www.souththanetlabour.org.ukContacting your MP:

Dr. Stephen Ladyman:House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

South Thanet Constituency Office28, Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6EETel: 01843 852696; Fax: 01843 852689

e-mail:[email protected] site: www.steveladyman.labour.co.uk

An MP’s Surgery is held every weekPlease phone for an appointment

Appointments are available every Friday from 4pm in the Constituency Office, Ramsgate.

Additional surgeries are held once a month on a Saturday morning in one of the villages or towns

of the constituency and are advertised locally. Dr. Ladyman will visit the elderly, disabled and

people without transport at their homes if preferred.

Dr. Stephen LadymanMember of Parliament for

South Thanet

Ash, Broadstairs, Cliffsend,East Stourmouth, Elmstone,

Kingsgate, Manston, Minster,Preston, Ramsgate, Sandwich,

Sholden, Staple, Wingham,Woodnesborough, Worth.

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Sandwich and Pegwell BayNational Nature Reserve, Pegwell Bay Country Park

A256 Ramsgate-Sandwich RoadGuided Walks 2008

Sunday 13th April 10am - First signs of SpringFriday 16th May 6.30pm - Behind the Scenes

Sunday 15th June 10am - Orchids, Butterflies and Wild Flowers

Sunday 29th June 11am - Lizard Orchids and Wild FlowersVolunteer Welcome Days 2008

Saturday 13th September - Beachwatch Tuesday 11th November - Chalk Grassland ManagementThere are further tasks on 2nd Saturday of every month.

All events are free - donations welcomedGuided walks are 1.5 miles lasting 2hrs

All start from the Car Park at Pegwell Bay Country Park

for further information on any of the aboveplease contact the Reserve Wardens on

07889 822 412 or 07747 608 292

MINSTER PLAYHOUSE - Wine and Wisdom Friday 18th April, 7.30 pm

Village HallTables of 8, bring your own refreshments

£4 a head Contact Debbie 01304 615263

April 2008 Minster Matters 23Church News and Service Times

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.org

The Abbey Chapel is open for prayer throughout the day

Lauds: 7.30amMass 8.15am, Sunday 8.30am

Mid day prayer 12.10pmVespers 6pm

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.

The Salvation Army11 Tothill Street, MinsterCaptain Fiona Barnett

822308Salvation Army Hall

825178

Weekly ProgrammeAll events take place in the

New Salvation Army Church, Youth and Community Centre

SundayJigsaw (Sunday School)

11.00am – 12.00pmMorning Family Service, 11am – 12pm

Evening Service, 6pm – 7pm

MondayBaby Group

(Mum’s and babies under 6 months), 10am – 11.30amFriendship Club

(Over 50’s), 2.15pm – 3.30pm

TuesdayParents and Tots, 9.30am – 11.30am

WednesdayKeep Fit, 10.15am – 11.15am

Home League (Ladies over 50), 2.00pm – 3.45pm

Pilates, 6.30pm-7.30pm& 7.30pm - 8.30pm

(for details ring Becky on 0788 7560957)

Thursday13+ Youth Club

(13-17 year olds), 7.30pm - 9pm

Friday7up Youth Club

(7-10 year olds), 5.30pm – 6.30pmAdventurers Youth Club

(10 – 12 year olds), 7pm – 8.30pm

SaturdayThere are events happening on most Saturdays please see other pages of

Minster Matters for details.

Salvation Army telephone number for the new building is 01843 825178

For more information please visit the website

www.salvationarmy.org.uk/minster

St. Mary’s the Virgin, MinsterRev. Bob Coles, 821250

Sunday Services In APRIL6th April

9am: Holy Communion (BCP)10am: Family Praise6.30pm: Evensong

13th April9am: Holy Communion (BCP)10am: Holy Communion (CW)

20th April9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Morning Worship27th April

Rogation (see below)

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In

APRIL6th April

10.00am: Holy Communion (CW)13th April

10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)20th April

10.15am: Holy Communion at Methodists27th April

Rogation (see below)

Rogation Sunday9.30am: Cooked Breakfast at Chislet

10.45am: Morning Prayer at Chislet11.30am: Begin Walk to St Nicholas (approx 3.8mls)

1.00pm: Begin to arrive at St Nicholas Church1.15pm: Ploughman’s Lunch incorporating an Agape

(An informal celebration of the ‘Last Supper’)2.15pm: Begin Walk to Monkton (approx 1.3mls)

3.00pm: Rogation Service at Monkton3.45pm: Begin Walk to Minster (approx 3mls - shorter route if wet)

5.00pm Walk through the Abbey Farm with a Blessing of the Fields5.15pm: Service at Minster Church6.00pm: ‘Hot Supper’ at Old Schools

Each year we hold a Rogation Service based on the traditional ‘Blessing of the Fields’

This year our Walk will be on Sunday 27th AprilEveryone is invited to join us for all or part of the day

St Mildred’s Catholic Church

9, St Mildred’s Road, 821340*Services at St Mildred’s ChurchWednesday: 12 noon, Mass

*PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWINGMass each Wednesday in Parish Church at 12 noon. All other Masses to be held at Minster Abbey until further notice. For further information please contact:Fr. Stephen Fisher, St Ethelbert’s Church, Ramsgate (01843) 592071.

Minster AbbeySundays: 10 a.m* Mass

Weekdays: 8.15 a.m. MassDaily: Chapel open all day for

private prayerCompline (night prayer) 7.50 p.m.

*Changed from 8.30am to 10am until further notice.

Funerals:25th Feb: Brian Waters (66)

Thanet Crematorium9th March: Joan Brooman (87)

Minster Cemetery14th March: James “Bill” Crockett (92)

Thanet Crematorium


Whitstable Lavender

Patchwork

Wooden ToysAntiques

Produce

Plants

Jewellery

Painting Jam

Reflexology

Village MarketEvery 3rd Saturday

Of the monthJanuary to November

10am – 3pmVillage Hall

St Nicholas at WadeContact 01843 847469

And More, No stall alike!

MINSTER SENIORSRoyal British Legion Club

Ladies and GentsCome and join us for a

“Cuppa” and ChatBingo - Raffles

EVERY WED 2pm - 4pm.All Welcome.

For further info phone 823782Mrs. Joan Cordwell

CardsCakes

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Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s Section

Monday 7th April, 7.30pmWhat you most miss

about your childhood?Bingo Speaker or Quiz

Raffle prizes needed for all Meetings.For further information please call

Miriam Smith: 822589

Minster-in-Thanet (Evening) WI.NEXT MEETING

April 8th. The Speaker will be Joan Ward on Felt Making

Wine and Wisdom EveningSaturday 26th April

7.00 for 7.30pm in the Village Hall.£5.00 per head including

Ploughman’s SupperQuizmaster Mr. Peter Warre.

Book ASAP to reserve your table

Call Ann on 821152New members and visitors will be made

very welcome. For further information call Mary on 821408.

N.P. PlasteringDry Lining ~ Screeding ~ Plastering ~ Coving

New Walls ~ New Ceilings ~ RepairsReferences & Portfolio available on request

Free estimates & advice01843 - 825949 or 07969 - 825085

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County Financial Services & Sunrise EstatesYour local estate agent

Offe ring a person al, professional an d frien dly se rvice for a ll of your ho use sa le and purchase req uirements

1 Toth ill Street Agen ts for Minste r Ramsgate Kent Reliance Building Society Offering a range of award winningTel 01843 82 5608 savings & investment account s

County Financial Services & Sunrise EstatesCounty Financial Services

WeightWatchersEvery Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30pm

John Spanton Pavilion in the RecHelping you lose those unwanted

pounds!For further details contact

Becca Clarke 0784 706 5557 or email [email protected]

MINSTER VILLAGE GOLF SOCIETY

Next Golf1st April

Sittingbourne & Milton Regis 18 holes7th May

Belmont (Faversham) 31 holes2nd June

Austin Lodge 27 holes7th July

Upchurch/River valley 27 holes28th Aug

Ashford 27 holes

IMPORTANT !!Please pay all monies in advance to

Mick at The Saddler

MINSTER AND MONKTONHORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

NEXT MEETING

Wednesday 16th AprilVillage Hall

7.30pm Mrs. Monica Beale will be talking on

“More herbs and their usages”. The monthly competition is

“Five herb scones”. All welcome visitors 50p.

Saturday 26th April Coffee MorningOld School Hall

from 10.am to 12noon. Plants, Books, Nearly New

and Savouries will be on sale, also a Tombola.

Come along for a chat, tea or coffee and a browse.

FLOWER SHOW LAUNCH DAY

SATURDAY 26th APRIL 10am-12noon

at the Gossip Shop, Minster. “GROW FOR THE SHOW”

Free plants for children

Buy your schedules - be the first to prepare FOR THE SHOW!!

April 2008 Minster MattersNotes and Events

C H A U F F E U RT A X I S

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AT MINSTER LIBRARY Chill out and join a teen reading group

Change of day and time now meeting once a month on a Friday 4.30-5.30pm

Also we have extended our Storytime for Babies and Tod-

dlers to include Baby Bounce and Rhyme Do come and join in every Friday at 2.15 for half an hour.Please call into library for more details on both events

or phone: 821442

From the University of Life to the Halls of Learning…This is the funny, bitter-sweet story of two mature stu-

dents studying history, and a whole lot else, at university. The play centres on Rick, in his mid-forties, who makes drastic changes in his boring life and bravely heads off to university. And that’s when the fun starts. Rick learns from his new friend Noel the important things in student life, such as how to fry an egg on an iron, but actually getting a degree doesn’t seem to be on Noel’s agenda, so how is Rick to achieve his dearly held goal? Brilliantly written, and with lots of laugh-out-loud gags, means that this comedy from the author of “Last Tango in Minster” is touching, entertaining and exhilarating."

Box Office 01843 822053Written by David Tristram Directed by Scott Steele

Musical and assistant Director Zoe Maloy Cast of 5, 3 male, 2 female Steve Clement; Rick, Neal Morcam; Noel,

Katherine Morton; Max, Zoe Maloy; Helen / Rachael, Tim Lawrence ; Ranjit the Indian Waiter

Chorus of 8 - Play with music ranging from Rock through to Jazz, African Love song to Fred Astaire

Minster Village Hall 14th – 17th MayTheatre Royal 14th June

Sex, Drugs&

Rick and Noel

The Fire of London (rebuilt) By Megan Eastes

On Friday 15th February Yr2 were very lucky to have firemen come in to make a rebuild of the Fire of London, using the cardboard houses the Yr2’s built. First they put sand out to place the houses on and put a safety line where the Yr2’s could stand

behind. When the children came out Miss Koberleski told them what was going to happen, they all got really excited and started shouting burn burn when the firemen lit the cardboard houses they were really loud. After the fire was building they all started to clap. The houses started to turn to ash. The Yr2’s all cheered when the houses were burnt . After the houses had burnt one of the firemen talked about fire detectors and how important they are. Then all the children said thank you and were very happy.

FASHIONBY JADE REVITT AND LIZZY GENOVAY

THIS YEARS FASHION FOR GIRLS ARE HANDBAGS,

SHOES, IPODS and DRESSES

Prada bags are all in this season Gucci bags are also in this season. Some girls are also getting their hair cut like Victoria Beckham, but some girls are very fussy about what they look like these days and at Blue Water they are doing very good testers for your skin and help to get rid of them teenagers spots.

The Talent Show at CliffsendLast year at Cliffsend Hall a talent show was held by Vanessa Culliford.Lots of performances were made, like singing, dancing, gymnastics and posers. One of the dances was performed by Megan Eastes, she did Irish dancing. Another dance was performed by Sophie White, Frances Stone and Kizzy Morcom. The whole evening was a success and over all it WAS A GREAT NIGHT.

By Kizzy Morcom

Mothering Sundayby Susannah Grace

Mothering Sunday is always celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent. This year it was on Sunday 2nd March. Mothering Sunday can also be called “Refreshment Sunday”, it was called this because the Fasting rules of Lent were relaxed. A long time ago villagers would go to worship in the nearest Church or Cathedral - it was said they had gone “A Mothering”. Young people who went to work in the big houses could go and visit their family for one day each year - this was Mothering Sunday. Sometimes they would bake a cake or take eggs or flowers for their mother. This cake is called a Simnel cake, it is a fruit cake with marzipan on top and eleven marzipan balls for the Apostles (not Judas because he betrayed Jesus). Mothering Sunday is a day to thank our Mums by doing jobs around the house so she can have a special day and a rest. Just remember to say a big thank you to whoever looks after you !!

I can dance! By Kizzy Morcom and Hannah SimpsonKizzy can jive, Susannah can dive,

Frances can swing, while Megan is king.Kyianne can prance, and I can dance!

Abbie can pump when Francesca can jump.Jade does the worm so Hannah can learn!

A meal for a Frank........ by Frankie and Kizzy

The chicken is sizzling The salad is crisp.

The Ketchup is drooling.The cheese is melting over the burger.

The pips on the buns are crashing to the plateThe side chips are sparkling gold.

The vinegar is splashing on the meal.The ice is crushed floating in the cola

The straw swimming around and around the glass.This isn’t just Kizzy food Its Frankie Kizzy food

Dancing with Minster Mayhems

We do lots of different dances e.g.. Stick Dance, Handkerchief Dance, Maypole danc-ing and lots more. We go to different events like Broadstairs Folk Week, late night shop-

ping, Village Day, Twinning Anniversary, Torchlight Parade and many more events. Come and join the fun! It’s great for only one pound a week. By Alison Partridge

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School ScriptThe Editors For this Month are Jade Revitt and Lizzy Genovay

April 2008

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WIDE RANGE OFPET SUPPLIES

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Seeds, Bird Food,Batteries,

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OAP’s Special Every Thursday

2 Courses£5-75

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