Issue Number 141: October 2012ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

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Fax No: 0844 272 9875 Find us on Facebook or Twitter - search for : Minster MattersPublished by: Minster Matters, Library & Neighbourhood Centre, 4A Monkton Road, Minster-in-Thanet, Nr. Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4EA UK

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At the end of last term Minster School ran a 'Design ACrown' competition as part of their Jubilee Celebrations.The overall winner was Henry Colley, aged 6.Here’s Henry being presented with his prize. He wasdelighted to win an Attwells voucher and he had greatfun deciding what to spend it on!

PUBLIC MEETINGDo You Love & CareAbout This Village ?

Do You WantTo Have A Say

About Its Future ?

Then Come AlongTo Minster Village Hall

at 10.15am onSaturday 20th OctoberAnd Give Your Views

Community Led and Neighbourhood Plans

Thanet STD Code : 01843Community Warden:Aaron Kluibenschadl: 07811 271 302Police: 101 (for reporting anything except emergencies)

Emergencies: 999 or 112Thanet District Council: 577 000Community Dog Warden: 577 580Salvation Army Hall: 825 178Library: 821 442Doctor’s Surgery: 821 333(appointments only, 8.00am -10.00 am)Patient Liaison Group: 821 200Vets: 825 999Post Office: 821 291Minster School: 821 384Village Website:www.minster-in-thanet.org.ukFreegle: www.freeglethanet.org.ukMobility Scooter(to loan): 07914 623 287Venues available for HireJohn Spanton Pavilion (in Rec)and the All Weather Sports Pitchbookings for both the above venues viaParish Office 821 339Old Schools: bookings viaJacque Sings 822 053Village Hall: 822 807 bookings viaEric James 821 744

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Minster Parish Councilnext meeting will be held on:

Tuesday 2nd October @ 7pmin the Neighbourhood Centre

Members of the public are welcome to attend andcan arrange to speak to the Council through theClerk or by requesting the Chairman before thestart of the meeting. Copies of the Agenda areavailable from the Clerk and are posted in theLibrary. Clerk to the Council is Mrs Kyla Lamband the Council Office is normally open from:-

9.30 am - 12 noon weekdays;tel: 821 339 fax: 825 269

Email: clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.ukNovember Meeting Tues 6th

Pavilion HireRecreation Ground

Suitable for parties, small weddings,children’s parties, etc.

Seating for 60-70,kitchen facilities.

Ideal for all family occasions !Bookings via Parish Council Office

Dates for Your DiaryCopy Date for Next Issue - Friday 19th October

Oct Page

2 Salvation Army Messy Church 25

5/6/7 Art Show 8

7 St Mary’s Animal Service 25

7 Salvation Army Harvest Service 26

8 R.B.L. Women’s Section Meeting 27

9 W.I. Meeting 27

10 Mothers Union Meeting 27

11 Twinning Committee Meeting 24

13 Saturday Market 27

14 Psychic Fayre 27

14 Snowdown Colliery Band @ Salvation Army 26

17 Horticultural Society AGM 27

18 W.I. Coffee and Chat 2719 RBL Women Poppy Appeal Supper 27

20 Horticultural Society Coffee Morning 2727 St Nicholas Charity Day 27

Nov10 Antiques Valuation Day 17

15 Twinning Association AGM 24

24 PLG Christmas Bazaar 10

25 Quexmas Craft fair 7

Church Notices 25

All Weather Pitch 26

Village Hall Bowls Group 26

School Page 29

Copy Date for Next Issue - Friday 19th October

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Dry Cell Battery Collections: Attwells, Bens, Library, Co-op, Doctors

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MINSTER - How To Find UsFor those looking to use a Sat Nav

to locate the villagethe Library at 4A Monkton Road

is the approximate centre of the villageand the postcode there is CT12 4EAGPS/OS Map co-ordinates for the

village square are TR 309 64751.33 N, 1.33 E or 51° 20’ N, 1° 18’ E

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TIMELY REMINDERLATE NIGHT SHOPPING TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER

EDITORIALObviously some people read my column as we have been

approached by two residents offering their services to help us with themagazine. Julie was going to have made a start this month by attendingthe pre-print editorial meeting but this got cancelled, as I was unwell, sowe hope to see her next month, likewise Diane (yes another one) whohas also offered her help. Thank you ladies.

Mid September saw me and my Olympic Torch invited to the KentCommunity of the Year Awards, where I was asked to be MC for theevening. Everyone got to take a hold of the torch whilst I was reading myscript. The evening was a big success with West Malling eventuallybeing ‘crowned’ KCOY 2012. Lots of other awards but worthy of aspecial mention was the one made to Blean. They were chosen by theRomanian group who helped with the judging this year, for theirdisability centre, which so impressed our European visitors. Apart fromthe usual certificate and cheque they also received a Romanian flagwhich they intend to fly from their village hall.

I gave up my chance to go to Romania this year because I wasselected to carry the torch, but I’ve been told I can hopefully fulfil this

ambition early in 2013, so on the back of that I’m looking for school uniform totake with me. They are always in need of white shirts, white blouses, black trousers,grey skirts, and black school shoes, so if you can help me with any of these I wouldbe most grateful, the more the better. Please either contact me and I’ll come andcollect, or drop them off at the library for me. Thank you in anticipation.

Now here’s something to cheer about. One of our local advertisers, Dan Searle(SDS Roofing page 23), recently won his way through to the ‘National Skills BuildCompetition’ in Preston, Lancs (for his plaster work in the regional heats), where hecompeted over 3 days to become runner-up. WELL DONE DAN, now we knowwhere to come when we need some quality plastering!! (Do I get a discount?)

Finally thankyou to JulieMartin and herRainbows, whoinvited me alongto show them theOlympic torch, Ireally enjoyed myvisit.

Well, that’s itas always spacehas beaten me yetagain and so itonly remains forme to ask theusual question:

Where’s Zac??

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Brenda

Amy

Ray

Nora

Diane

Flowers by VanessaBouquets, Baskets,Table decorations,

Weddings or FuneralsCreated with the “Personal Touch”

For designs with a differenceVanessa Fairbrass

(C&G qualified florist)Rose Cottage, Manor Road,

St. Nicholas at Wade CT7 0NY01843 847 012 07934 420 837I can deliver within Thanet & Canterbury

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M.W.C.(Minster Window Company)

Property MaintenanceBuilding Work

Plastering * RenderinguPVC Windows & Doors

uPVC Fascia, Soffits & GutteringRepairs to existing double glazingMisted up sealed units replaced

Garage Doors * Decking

Call Dave on

07979 525 257

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61, High StMinster

Tel:824000

SalonThe Gift Vouchers

Air ConditionedFree ConsultationsFree RefreshmentsClosed Mondays

30% off with ourJunior Stylist

on production of this advert

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Canterbury House,Monkton Road, Minster

Tel: 01843 821288

A.J.Cliffe & Sons(Butchers) Ltd

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Believe it or not!We are now taking

orders for Christmas

BUTDon’t put those Barbys

away yet !!

LINDEN VILLA

I wonder if anyone can help me.I am working on my family tree, andlooking to find an address in Minster,Thanet.Richard Claude Rowlinson died in1909 in Cape Town, South Africa, buthe was listed as living in Linden Villa,Minster, Thanet.Does anyone know where LindenVilla, is in Minster?If you do it might help me find hismother’s family history.Thanks for your help.Michael RowlinsonEmail: michaelrowlinson@fsmail.net

HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRESAs of 1st October there are new limits

Trailers - Max 2.05mtr (6’8”) long - no wider than vehicle - max cap 1 cu mtrNo Agricultural trailers or Horse Boxes

Soil/Rubble/Hardcore - Max 90kg (190lbs) (33 bricks=90kg) per visitTyres - Max 2 per visit - cost £5.00 Asbestos - Max 1 sack per visit - cost £5.00

NO Vans or Pickups unless this is your only vehicleIf under 2mtrs in height and under 3.5 tonnes gross weight

you can apply for vouchers to dump your own household wasteIf over these limits you may qualify for vouchersbut you need to obtain an application form from:

www.kent.gov.uk/hwrc email: HWRC@kent.gov.ukPhone KCC on 0845 345 0210 Text Relay 18001 0845 345 0210

or ask the staff at the Waste Recycling Centre

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Timber * Electricals * PlumbingBuilding Materials * Household Goods * Glass

Garden Furniture * Local Delivery

BRILLS DIY16-18, The Square, Birchington

Smokeless Coal * Household CoalKindling * Small Bags Logs * Calor Gas

Tonne Bags of Logs £69.95

01843845133

Est:1965

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Keys * Glass * Timber - Cutting ServiceRock Salt - Large Bag £3.99Wall Fires - Electric from £119.99Mobile Gas Heaters from £79.99Halogen Heaters from £9.99Ascot Dome Fireguards £9.99Traditional Coal Hods from £12.99Log Baskets from £14.99

Sledges & Bump Skids ….. Is the Snow Coming ??Fence Panels from £10.59

Concrete Posts and Gravel Boards In Stock450 x 450 Paving Slabs Riven …. 3 Colours £11.894” x 2” Tanalised Timber a metre £1.95550 Wide Vanity Units £94.99450 Wide Vanity Units £89.95Snow Pusher Shovel £7.99Addis Ironing Board £29.99Morphy Richards Turbo Steam Iron £28.99Fat Balls tub of 50 £9.99

***FREE DELIVERY TO MINSTER ON A WEDNESDAY***All Prices Shown Include VAT

Tonne Bags of Ballast, Sharp and Building Sand £39.99Tonne Bags of 10m & 20m Shingle £42.99Tonne Bags of Cotswold Buff £89.99

Boilers & GasAppliancesAnnual Servicing &RepairsCentral Heating Design& InstallationComplete BathroomDesign & InstallationAll work GuaranteedFully Insured &QualifiedGas Safety RegisterNo 203531

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Introducing your localGas Safety Registered

plumbing andheating engineers

CPS Heating& Plumbing01843 589 076

32 Ozengell PlaceEurokent Business Park

Ramsgate CT12 6PB

PATIENT LIAISON GROUPSEASONAL WINTER ‘FLU VACCINATIONSVaccination Clinics will be held on the following days:Saturday 6th October (am)Saturday 27th October (am)By now all eligible and “at risk” patients should have receivednotification of their entitlement and invited to make anappointment.If however, you have not received notification or have anyqueries please contact the surgery on 821333.

NEW SURGERY WEBSITEMinster surgery has a new interactive web site :

www.minstersurgery-thanet.co.ukThe web site contains more comprehensive information about thesurgery, also now:ALL PATIENTS CAN ORDER THEIRREPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS VIA THIS WEB SITESimply follow the links to register and request your medication.

CHRISTMAS BAZAARThis years Christmas Bazaar will be held on SATURDAY 24th NOVEMBER - 9.00am to 1.00pm at the “OLD SCHOOLS” in Church Street.We have already received enquiries for tables and they usuallysell out very fast - especially the LARGE ONES! Prices have beenheld at last years price so (see our full advert on page 10)

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT !All monies raised will go towards our main project to refurbishand reinstate “The MINOR SURGERY CLINIC” which alsoincludes “CRYO THERAPY TREATMENT”

NEW MEMBERSWe are actively looking for new members to join our group. If youfeel this could be of interest to you then please contact the numberbelow or leave your details at the surgery. We look forward tomeeting you!

PATIENT GROUP MEETINGIf you have any issues you would like to raise at our meeting inOctober or require further information on any of the above, thenplease contact : KEN SELF on 821200

RECENT DONATION - CorrectionIn the last issue of Minster Matters (September), the photographswere headed "Minster Surgery Receives Cheque for Spirometer".This of course should have read "24 Hour Blood PressureMonitor". Apologies from MM

Kent Trading Standards have received reports of unsolicited telephone calls offering a plugin energy saving device (pictured) that can reduce electricity bills. KTS believe these claimsare false and the product poses a fire and electrocution risk. The initial sale of this product isthought to trigger further telephone calls selling similar products. The Fraud may developfurther when a product becomes faulty and is sent back for a refund. The criminals use thisopportunity to encourage payments through Money Gram and Western Union. Thesepayments, to various individuals abroad, are apparently to facilitate the refund and are forpayment of VAT and transfer charges for example. This is nothing more than a way of stealingyour money. The callers will use various tactics to try and build up a relationship with thevictim and in extreme cases may convince them to part with thousands of pounds.

If you have responded to one of these calls please discontinue use of the product and reportthe matter to Kent Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 08454 04 0506. In these circumstances it is also worth contacting your bank if you have provided the calleryour debit or credit card details.

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General Maintenance, Tiling, Plastering,Kitchen and

Bathroom FittingLocal and Experienced

Contact Paul or Tracy01843 823 646

NORTHROPDECORATING SERVICESAll Interior and Exterior

Decorating

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R.B.WKENT’S WATER FEATURE SPECIALISTS

AND POND BUILDING EXPERTS

· Garden / Pond Design, Building and Refurbishments· Pond Cleaning / Maintenance / Maintenance Contracts· Child Safe Pond Covers· Filtration Specialists· Patios - Decking - Fencing - Brickwork - Arbours

Tel: 07563 212 858FREE ESTIMATES and CONSULTATIONS

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From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets,Ladies, Gents and Children welcome.

MOBILEHAIRDRESSER

For all your hairdressing needs,and in the comfort of your own home

P H O N E D I A N E :

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Greens of MinsterFruit & Veg ~ Flowers & Plants ~ Sweets & Treats

(see in store for details)Flowers for All Occasions

24-Hour Pre-Order Florist Service Available(see our portfolio for ideas)

24a Monkton Road, Minster 01843 822212www.greensofminster.com

ONE YEAR ON AND LIFE’S A PEACHGreens of Minster would like to say thank you to all our customers for your great

support during our first year and can hardly believe we opened our doors for the first timeon 8th October 2011. We have been thrilled by the well wishes and many compliments wehave received over the past year and hope that we can continue to move forward in theofferings and service we bring to you and the village.

As a big thank you and to help us celebrate our first whole year of trading, allour customers shopping with us during our anniversary week (8-13 October) will beentered into our grand raffle for the chance to win a bumper hamper made up fromour great range of products in store (sweets, fruit juice, flowers, fruit, veg, preserves,chocolates, etc) to the value of £50. (Winner to be announced and advertised in storeweek commencing 15 October.) We look forward to welcoming our regularcustomers as well as seeing a few new faces too.

The first year (always notorious for being the hardest) has been a massive learningcurve whilst we have got to know the differing seasons and the changes they bring, whathas worked, has needed more work or has been slow to move. We will continue toapproach our neighbouring farms directly (this year alone we have been able to offer 38different quality local lines) and hope to build from our current 7 farm suppliers to 14during the course of 2013. We have also been very grateful of all the feedback and heapsof invaluable advice you have offered us.

Although we haven’t been able to introduce all the things we set out to in our first yearand still have more to learn, on our horizons we are looking to stock flower and vegetableseeds together with gardening consumables for all those self-growers in the village, buildupon our quality fruit and veg box scheme and look into introducing an over the phonepayment and in store card service to allow our customers the convenience to pre-orderflowers, fruit and veg boxes and bulk pet foods. We will also look to develop our existingwebsite to allow online ordering with free local delivery.

In order for us to get out and about, keep up with demand and offer even more at greatlocal prices, we have recently introduced a new part-time member of staff (Darragh), whois just as jolly as the normal chap so should fit in well. Please join us in giving him a bigwarm Minster welcome when you see him.

Once again thank you for giving us a lovely first year and for being so supportive andwelcoming. Here’s looking forward to another exciting and challenging year.

Many thanks.Caelan and Toni

CALLING ALL CAT LOVERS!Cats in crisis has had a very busy summer, lots of kittens and cats have comein, (some have gone on to new homes) and huge vet bills. We have approximately200 cats in our care. It is possible to sponsor some of our old un-rehomeable catsor support us by monthly direct debit, please contact me for more info. If anyoneis able, we would love to receive donated cat food of any type. Thank you verymuch for your previous support.Linda, 821132

MPG CARPET CLEANING(small local family run business)

CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURYA completely dry carpet cleaning service!

And that means: - No more damp or wet carpets! No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! No chance of sticky residues which can attract the dirt!

Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets!(Upholstery and leather cleaning service available)

For quotes please call:-01843 833 70707966 288 326

Fully Insured

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Opening HoursMon-Sat: 9.00am - 2.30pmSunday: 9.30am - 1.30pm

Fresh coffeeSpeciality teasDelicious cakesSandwichesLight lunchesBacon rolls

...and all the gossip!

79 High StreetMinster, Thanet

Teresa,Bonnie& JulieWelcome

you!

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GARDENSERVICES 4 YOU

01843 825 776or 07725 819 407

LANDSCAPING & GARDENMAINTENANCE

▪ Hedge Cutting and Pruning▪ Lawn Care, Grass Cutting,

Fertilisation▪ Moss Control, Weed Killing

▪ Fencing, Patios▪ Patio & Decking Power Cleaning

FREE ESTIMATESVisit our website:

www.gardenservices4you.co.uk

B & R DECORATORSEstablished 16 years

All types of work undertakenExterior & Interior

Domestic & CommercialFree Advice & Estimates

Quality Work AssuredInsurance Work Undertaken‘No Job Too small Or BIG’

Call ‘Bernie’ on07842 234 680

bandrdecorators@hotmail.co.uk

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Chinese Food to Take AwayThai & Cantonese Cuisine

Under New Management

Home Delivery AvailableMinimum Order £10

plus £1.20 delivery chargewithin 3 mile radius

**NOW OPEN **7 Days A Week

5.00pm to 11.00pm

12 Monkton RoadMinster CT12 4EA

Tel: (01843) 824 026

Safeguard your nearest and dearestfrom the risk of fireKent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is

appealing to residents to make sure their homes,and those of people close to them, are safeguarded.

Neighbours, friends and loved-ones may need your help to protectthemselves from the outbreak of fire. Perhaps you have an elderly parent, orknow someone who lives alone, or with young children, who could benefitfrom safety advice. Maybe your own children are now grown-up, starting afamily of their own and need some tips on fire prevention.

KFRS Community Safety Manager Stuart Skilton said: “We can offerpeople practical help to reduce the risk of fire. Maybe they need a smokealarm fitted, advice on escape routes and what to do if a fire starts in theirhome. Or perhaps they need some more extra guidance to keep safe. Whereneeded, we offer free home fire safety visits. In addition, our dedicated teamcan provide a range of specialist equipment, such as fireproof bedding andsmoke alarms for the hard of hearing, to help protect more vulnerableresidents.”

He added: “Just three breaths of toxic smoke from a fire can be life-threatening, but we offer free safety advice and services to help minimise therisk of being harmed. By encouraging those you care about to get in touch,you will be playing a huge part in preventing a fire and may even save a life.”

Tips on staying safe from fire:· Make sure you fit, and regularly test, a smoke alarm. It is the

single most important piece of safety equipment in any home.·   If you plan on using an open fire, make sure your chimney has been

recently swept as build-ups of soot and ash can cause chimney fires.·   When going to bed, make absolutely certain that any open fire is either

out, or pushed back into the grate and a guard used to prevent sparks settinglight to carpets or furniture.

·   Interior doors should always be closed when going to bed as they candramatically reduce the spread of fire.

·   Portable heaters should be dust­free and kept well away from anythingthat could catch fire.

·   Candles should always be placed on a non flammable surface, be awayfrom soft furnishing like curtains and never be left unattended. It is far saferto consider using torches instead of candles.

·   Before using an electric blanket, make sure it is under 10 years old,check it is working order and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

For further information or to learn more about the free advice and serviceson offer to residents contact KFRS on 0800 923 7000 or visit

www.3breaths.info.

Quexmas Craft Fair 25 November 10am - 5pm 01843 842168 www.quexmuseum.org

yourConservative

Councillorfor the

Thanet Villages Ward

e-mail: marlec@tesco.net

Councillor Mike Roberts

Tel: 01843 851 726

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R & A PlumbingWorcester accredited installer

*Central Heating *Boiler changes*Unvented & vented systems

*Bathrooms designed and installed*Tiling *Solar panels *Underfloor heating

For efficient and friendly serviceplease call for free estimate

01843 580 133 07814 858 653www.randaplumbing.co.uk

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Pet and Domiciliary ServiceGoing Away? At work all day?

Going into hospital?DAILY VISITS

PADS offers a trustworthy and secureservice for the care of your home and pets

when you are absentFully Insured - References on request

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Lizzy Booth MBACP (Accred) Dip CounsProfessional and Confidential

Counselling Service in Minster-in-ThanetRelationship problems, Anxiety & stress, loss

bereavement, low self esteem, angermanagement, low moods and depression.

I work using CBT techniques and alsocombine integrative methods to help

individuals through difficult times.

email: lizzy.booth@btinternet.comTel: 07970 912 947

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DENTURE REPAIRS� All denture repair work carried out

by a local dental technicianDentures collected & returned to yourhome within 2 hours for just £30.00� Collection and return of dentures

“All Day, Every Day”For all enquiries

please Tel : 07967 314 935

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Friday 5th OctoberAn evening with New York singer Lesley Alexander with the Robert Reid TrioFriday 12th October ( jazz & blues)Pie, mash & liquor night featuringThe Sideboard Men ( Chas and Dave tribute) Bookings essential for Pie & MashFriday 19th OctoberLive musicSaturday 20th OctoberQuiz Nite£6 per head to include food (proceeds to charity)Friday 26th OctoberScott Elvis ( Elvis Presley Tribute)Friday 2nd NovemberGone Country ( Get here early as space will be limited )

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MINSTER AND MONKTONROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB

61 Augustine Road, Tel 821471

NEW ! LIVE PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALLNEW ! 3 REAL ALES ( ‘CAMRA’ recommended )

LIVE MUSIC - QUIZ NIGHTS - RACE NIGHTS

AVAILABLE TO BOOK FOR FUNCTIONSWEDDING RECEPTIONS- BIRTHDAY PARTIES ETC.

FOOD AVAILABLE* SUNDAY ROAST *

Members & Bona-fide Guests Only 2L/5

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A. WILTSHIRE & SONBUILDERS

Tel: 842069 Free estimatesThe Birchington Builder33 Quex View Road

All Alterations

New roofsor repairs

Garages &extensions

Driveways in brick,slabs or concrete

Drains

PatiosBrickwalls

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GREENSTREETJOINERY Ltd

We specialise incustom made

Staircases - DoorsWindowsKitchens

& ConservatoriesContact:

Simon Greenstreet(01843) 823035

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A vast range of beauty treatmentsavailable right on your doorstep

MANICURES, PEDICURESWAXING, TINTING

FACIALS, SPRAY TANSPlus... Brand New Gelish Nail Polish

Extended offer for October !Gelish Fingers and Gelish Toes

ONLY £35(offer excludes Gelish French polish)

'your nails will look perfect for weeks...'Book now to avoid disappointment

AMANDA 07976 834 250‘Have you caught the beauty bug?’

Minster based business

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42nd MINSTERART SHOW

THE VILLAGE HALLMINSTER, THANET

FRI. 5th OCTOBER 7pm - 9pmSAT. 6th OCTOBER 10am - 5pmSUN. 7th OCTOBER 11am - 4pm

OVER 500 EXHIBITS FOR SALE!OILS, WATER COLOURS, PASTELS,

ACRYLICS, WOOD, GLASS,POTTERY, ETCADMISSION 50p

CATALOGUES 50p

REFRESHMENTS SERVED IN THEOLD SCHOOLS

(OPPOSITE THE VILLAGE HALL)

EXHIBITION SPONSORED BY MINSTER GARAGE

HELP THE HOSPICEMAKE AN OFFER ON THIS TEA SERVICE

Lil Smith has been donated an unused/boxed18 piece Tea Service,

consisting of 6 cups, 6 saucers and 6 cake plates,to help raise funds for the Hospice.Commemorating the Millenniumand depicting 6 scenes of Minster

this set is in white porcelainwith an 18ct gold edging to each piece.

Views depicted are:Church St; Village Hall; Church; Way Bank;

the Abbey and the Church interiorThe original owner paid around £120 for this and Lil is

looking for someone to make her a reasonable but sensible offer,all of which will be given to the Hospice.To speak to Lil please ring her on 822059

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MINSTER PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSE TO MONKTON RD RESURFACINGFollowing a letter in the September issue of Minster Matters, Minster Parish Council would liketo clarify that Kent Highways undertook the re-surfacing to Monkton Road as part of itsscheduled works throughout the County and the Parish Council has no involvement with there-surfacing only that they had been notified that it would take place. The Parish Council doagree that the road chippings are a problem along the same vein as gravel from drives howeverit is a necessary evil as part of the ongoing maintenance of our roads. We have asked KentHighways to carry out some more road sweeping in an attempt to clear some more of the loosechippings. And our resident roadsweeper continues to sweep up gravel and loose chippings onhis rounds however we would still remind residents to keep your gravel drives maintained andswept back from the path.CLLR BOB GROVE, CHAIRMAN MINSTER PARISH COUNCIL

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FUNDMinster Parish Council have received information from Kent County Council for fundingavailable to all Voluntary and Community Organisations and not for profitproviders of community transport services in Kent.Organisations are invited to consider bidding for a share. There are two biddingrounds forms to be completed by 1st December 2012 or 1st April 2013.Applications are welcome from both new and existing transport service or to setup something new.Any village groups interested in applying for this funding please contactKyla Lamb, Clerk to Minster Parish Council on 01843 821339 for a copy of theapplication form.

PLANNING APPLICATION F/TH/12/0670 REMOVAL OFCONDITIONS 14,15 AND 22 OF PLANNING PERMISSIONF/TH/07/1400 FOR THE ERECTION OF 100 DWELLINGS WITHASSOCIATED PARKING, LANDSCAPING,INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPEN SPACE AT LAND ATMOLINEUX ROAD, THORNE ROAD AND MONKTONROADFollowings letters sent to many residents in the village by ThanetDistrict Council, Minster Parish Council would like to clarify theabove planning application. It is a variation to the original consentfor the Heronsbrook site for 100 houses which is now completeand IS NOT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 100 HOUSES.The application involves amendments to the parking and accessarrangements to plots 39-43 which would close the vehicularaccess from Thorne Road as well as proposals to closing theexisting emergency vehicular access and allow pedestrian andcycle-only access.Anyone wishing to look at the plans can view them onwww.ukplanning.com/thanet under the application reference12/0670 or contact the Clerk at the Parish Office on 01843 821339to view a copy of the plans.

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Steve & NikkiWelcome You to The Saddler

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The new range of Baby DK, Premier DK, 4-ply wools and new patterns, are in store now. You’ll be surprised at the range of colours we stock.

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Minster Brothers make a Business PartnershipLocal electrician, Nik Mitchell is delighted to

announce he is forming a partnership with his brotherOllie who is a qualified plumber.

Nik has built an excellent reputation in the localarea. With over 6 years’ experience, he has establishedhimself as a trusted and reliable tradesman providing ahigh standard of work. Ollie successfully completed anapprenticeship with ‘Gavin Johnson plumbing andheating’ and has experience in all areas of plumbingand heating.

Nik and Ollie are keen to run a reliable and qualityfamily business within Minster and the surroundingareas. ‘Mitchells’ Electrical and Plumbing’ willprovide a full range of Electrical & Plumbing servicesto homes and businesses.

Nik tells MM ‘Working in Minster is very important to us; we will be offeringdiscounts to local residents. Supporting your local business’s helps to make Minsterwhat it is. I will be undertaking the electrical work and Ollie will be carrying out thePlumbing. We work really well as a team and plan to specialise in complete bathroominstallations’.

So if you need any electrical or plumbing works, no matter how big or small; from adripping tap to a complete re-wire, call Mitchells Electrical & Plumbing for a freequotation. Check out their advert on page 11.

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CHRISTMAS WILL SOON BE HERE!Would you be prepared to make a Christmas Shoebox?The Shoeboxes will be distributed to children living in poverty in Africa, Asia and Europe by

Smile International in December (Charity Number 1079730). Some of the children are orphans,others live in refugee camps, but all of them live in deprivation. For the majority of children, theChristmas Shoebox will be their only Christmas present, and it will be much appreciated and willgenerate lots of excitement!

Smile International is a charity passionate about helping to relieve suffering and poverty throughthe distribution of humanitarian aid; the Christmas Shoeboxes are one of their projects. For moreinformation, please see www.smileinternational.org

You can make a shoebox on your own or share one with a friend or small group. Cover theshoebox (and lid separately) in wrapping paper, so the shoebox can be opened and checked. Thecontents should be gender and age specific, for example for a ten year old boy.

Karen and Jenny at Attwells newsagents have once again kindly volunteered to act as a collectionpoint for shoeboxes or donation of contents. Alternatively, you can deliver them to Mary Lord at33 Tothill Street (leave in the front porch) or to me at 101 Tothill Street, by 30th November please.

Contents can include:·    a bar of soap and a flannel·    tooth brush and tooth paste·    hair brush, comb, hair slides·    small toys, such as a doll, car, skipping rope, ball, bag of marbles, snap or other playing

card games, stationery, writing and colouring materials – (Attwells stock many of the toys, alongwith stationery packs specially-made by Karen and Jenny).

For further information about the Christmas shoeboxes, leaflets are available at Attwells orphone me on 823319.

In grateful anticipation, Kate HumphreysREMEMBER - CLOSING DATE IS 30th NOVEMBER - THANK YOU

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MINSTER KNIT AND TALK GROUPThe knitting group are making warm garments, gloves, scarves, hatsetc., to form a Christmas tree that will be displayed in the librarywindow.This will then be given to the Salvation Army for distribution tothe homeless and needy.Should anyone in the village wish to knit any of these items to helpfill the tree then they can be left at the library.Donations of yarn or contributions towards its cost can also be leftwith the librarians.

If you would like more information or maybe you’ve a wish to join the group, we gettogether on a Friday morning from 10 ‘til 12 in the meeting room above the library, justpop along and see us, it is very friendly and informal.

THANK YOU - from Gwen Heath who unfortunately had a fall outside theVets on Friday 7th September. Thank you to the mystery man who helped herand thank you to Karen from the vets also the nurses at the doctor’s surgery.

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Computer Corner (by Itsma Hobby)SCAMMERS - AGAIN

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER send money to someone youdon't know via WESTERN UNION or MONEY GRAM- it'sas good as paying them cash - there is no comeback - YOUWILL LOSE YOUR MONEY - BE WARNED.

If you've been caught and have paid for a service this way- DO NOT we repeat DO NOT then fall for the overpaymentscam whereby those you've paid ring again and tell you thatyou've paid too much and you now need to make a secondpayment to recover what's owed - you will lose that paymentas well !!!!

Don't try to get a refund from a scammer they willNEVER repay you, if you've paid via a credit or debit cardreport it immediately to your card supplier, DO NOT giveyour card details to anyone who has phoned you !!!

Sadly, any money lost is unlikely ever to be recovered andmust be written off to experience, just don’t get caught again!!!

We cannot stress enough that the any phone call youreceive telling you there is a problem with your computer ISA SCAM, and it isn't Microsoft or their engineers phoningyou, THEY DON'T DO THAT.

Please, DON'T get into conversation with them aboutanything, just put the phone down.

Don't ever allow someone you don't know to access yourcomputer remotely, don't download anything that they maytell you that you need, this will only give them access to yourcomputer. If sadly you have fallen foul of one of these scamsyou really will need the help of someone you can trust to ridyour computer of the software they've used and to ensure youaren't open to further 'backdoor' intrusions by them.

From my own experience of helping people with suchproblems I can tell you that one of their most used methods ofaccessing your computer is to install a very well respectedprogram called Teamviewer. This is a legitimate program andis used widely by many individuals and companies across theglobe, I even use it myself to help friends and family remotely,however it is also used by scammers to access your machineand ultimately to relieve you of your money.

As an actual example - once you've allowed them to 'fix'your problems, that's not the end of it, they then have accessto your computer all the while you are connected to theinternet, I know as I was recently asked to check out a friendscomputer who unfortunately had been taken in by them andhad paid them a lot of money.

My friend found they couldn't access their computerbecause it was asking for a password that they didn't know. Isuspect the scammers were waiting for my friend to tryaccessing the computer and then they’d ring again and offer tosort the problem for yet another payment, and so it goes onand on, getting ever more expensive!!

However, I got round that problem reasonably easily andthen found that Teamviewer had been loaded since the lasttime I'd looked at this particular machine. I immediately tooksteps to uninstall it and within less than 2 minutes of doing somy friend had 2 telephone calls to say there were problems onthis computer and that we should allow them immediateaccess to fix it. What I said is unprintable, but I'm sure you'llhave a good guess as to the words I might have uttered. Now

I don't think it was just coincidence that they rang at that time,I believe they were monitoring the computer and knewinstantly that their line of communication had been cut.

Because of this we decided it would be best therefore if Iscanned and backed up all the personal files and then wipedthe whole computer and reloaded it again as though it werenew, to ensure we had rid it of everything that may have beeninstalled or altered by the scammers. Not a quick job, but atleast my friend knows it is now safe to use again, and I hopethey've learned not to be taken in a second time.

Note from Editor: Do you think this might be something thathas happened to you? If you don’t have a friend or relativeon hand to help you out, I am quite willing to come and see ifI can help, or at least give you some advice, just contact mevia my details on page 2.

AND AGAINIt has also been brought to our notice that others in thevillage have fallen foul to another scam that is rife, at thistime, and that is ‘bogus calls purporting to come fromthe Ministry of Justice’. It was reported to us that thepeople making these calls are very persuasive and domake you feel as though you are being pressurised intosomething you wouldn’t normally be involved with.Here’s a snippet we’ve copied from the Ministry ofJustice’s website:Fraudsters are using the name of the Ministry of Justiceand other organisations to trick members of the publicinto parting with large sums of money.The Ministry of Justice is warning the public to be alert after arecent increase in scams where consumers are being telephonedor emailed by people falsely claiming to be from the Ministry ofJustice and other organisations.This scam usually involves fraudsters contacting a consumer andsaying they are calling from the Ministry of Justice, the HMCourts, the Tribunal Service or another high profileorganisation. They tell the victim they could be owed money –usually like a repayment of a bank charge, payment protectioninsurance, or a court settlement. They then ask for an upfrontpayment from the consumer so that they can send the moneyowed to them.These callers are con-men and have no connection with theMinistry of Justice or any of the other organisations they name –like HM Courts or the Tribunals Service.So please don’t get involved in conversations fromunsolicited phone calls, be polite and say “no thank youwe have no need of your services” and then put the phonedown. Don’t engage in any further conversation as theywill pressurise you into believing they can help and allthat will happen is they will ultimately relieve you of agoodly amount of your savings!Just remember, if you’ve been pressured into giving outyour bank or card details, then don’t delay, as soon asyou’ve finished the call immediately ring your bank orcard company and ask to speak to their fraud office, thesooner you do so the more likely you are to retain yourhard earned money.Ray, Editor

EMAIL SPAM AND HOAXESCheck out hoaxes and scams at any of the websites below,especially those 'DON'T DELETE' or 'YOU MUST PASSTHIS ON' type emails.www.hoax-slayer.com who also offer a monthly newsletterwww.snopes.com and/or www.millersmiles.co.ukWe still get them and apart from being extremely annoyingthey have usually been forwarded over and over again withan ever increasing list of other peoples email addresses.PLEASE if you are forwarding an email for whateverreason, don’t send it with all the previous respondents emailaddresses still visible, remove them first.These sorts of lists encourage spam !!If you're sending an email to any number of people the bestway of ensuring you aren't sending a long list of emailaddresses to them all is to actually send the email toyourself, or the most important person in the list, and puteveryone else in the BCC box (Blind Carbon Copy) not theCC (Carbon Copy) box. If you don't have a BCC boxshowing then it hasn't been 'turned on' but it should be quiteeasy to do and should only need doing once.

· In Windows Mail or Outlook Express just go to the'View' menu and select 'All Headers' to turn on theBCC option.

· In Outlook, open a new email go to 'Options' menuselect BCC or depending on which version you’reusing select 'Options' then 'Fields or Show Fields'then BCC.

· In Thunderbird just open a new email and click inthe 'To' field then select BCC.

· Using Incredimail? Then open a new email, clickthe 'View' menu and select BCC.

If you're using an email client other than those listed abovethen do a quick Google search to find how to turn on yourBCC option. Most web based email services, such asHotmail or Yahoo Mail, will normally have the BCC optionavailable, if not then look for it in ‘settings’.

A PIECE OF WORK WRITTEN IN THE SKIESIn flight aboard Air New Zealand jet to Singapore onroute to New ZealandSun’s bright glare shines in through the window, a blan-ket of cloud, duvet styleNow hides the land below for miles and miles10 hours, 20 minutes we’ve been in the airWell, well, well, we are almost thereAhead now a mattress is tinged with gold I’m sure angels sleep on these pillows, as over theirwings, the blankets foldBeen a wonderful flight, everything just rightOne usually sees clouds from earth, floating in skies ofsometimes blueHere in the Heavens we see clouds from a different viewA feeling of what, perhaps Heaven is likeI see soft fluffy cuddly comforters, of purest whiteYvonne

Recipe courtesy of Jo at Slimming WorldPastitsio

This is a sort of Greek lasagne, but without all the layering soit’s less fussy to prepare! This is a real autumn warmer thatis easy to prepare and all the family enjoy! Plus my versiondoes not involve labouring over a white sauce!Serves 6For those of you Food Optimising at Slimming World, just 2syns per portion500g Extra lean mince beef350g Macaroni1 Onion, finely chopped1 Carrot, Finely Chopped1 Red pepper, chopped into small pieces1 Clove of garlic, crushed1 Heaped tbs Tomato Puree2 x 400g can Chopped Tomatoes400ml freshly boiled water1 x Beef stock cube1 x tsp ground cinnamon2 x tsp dried oreganoSalt & pepperFry Light350g fat free plain Greek yogurt2 Eggs½ tsp nutmeg50g Parmesan cheese, grated

1. Spray a large wide pan with fry light and add thecarrot, onion and pepper on a medium to high heat,keep stirring to prevent it sticking, for about 8 minutes.Add the minced beef, breaking it up as you stir it in.Once the beef has browned, add garlic, cinnamon andtomato paste and keep it all moving for 1-2 minutes.2. Add canned tomatoes, water and stock cube andmix well. Bring to the boil and then turn down to asimmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste and addthe oregano. Leave it to thicken on the hob for about35-45mins. Stirring occasionally.3. Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to packedinstructions to al dente (it will cook further in the ovenso slightly under cooked is better than over cooked!).4. Whisk your eggs and beat into the yogurt. Seasonlightly and add nutmeg.

When ready, mix the drained macaroni into your meat mixtureuntil combined well and all the pasta is covered in sauce, thenpour into a large/deep baking dish. Spoon over the egg andyogurt mix and spread it evenly over the top then sprinkle onthe parmesan. Bake in a pre-heated oven (175°c) for 45-60mins, until golden on top. Serve with salad.

"Computers".If you find your dongle won't dangle and your pixel is mega nomore,and your hard drive is soft around edges, and your confidencedown on the floor,take up your mouse and be master, yell out loud as you boast,my dot com's as good as the next man'sand my forward slash better than most,so here's to the next one who crashes, be it through commerce,or lust,never, well hardly ever,let your dongle dangle in dust!Sent in by Ron Howe, Rivers Court

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Jake’s Bike Ride -wonder if they all looked this fit when they got back

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Look who I met on my first trip to the radio studio -are any of these familiar faces ?

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MINSTER IN THANET WI Marion Rose, the President, welcomed members and guests to September’s meeting on the

11th at 7.30. After Jerusalem she congratulated and thanked all who took part in the MinsterFlower Show. The Synchronized Swimming float took 3rd prize and the Co-operative Eventalso came 3rd - 2 bronze medals for Minster WI Team GB! The home baking stall raised£159.20. Congratulations to our Top Team Quiz who did very well in July, only just losing toBroadstairs & St Peters WI.

Marion Bullard introduced the evening’s speakers and thanked them for stepping in toreplace the booked speaker at short notice. Dean Martin and Paul Palmer then gave the meetinga very interesting description of their work with Thanet LeisureForce and all it has to offer.

Matters Arising:Among many items, Marion announced that the Dabble Day has been fixed for 3rd

November, the Birthday Dinner, in February 2013 could be held at a different venue and,starting on the 25th September, she is offering a 6 week craft course at her house. Discussionfollowed about various forthcoming events including the “alternative trip” to the BuckinghamPalace event. With regard to the Christmas Party on the 11th December, Marion queriedwhether entertainment was on the programme and was assured, by members of the Committeethat it was! Marion also pointed out that the Institute’s Annual Meeting is on 13th Novemberwhen Committee members and officials will be elected. She also pointed out that there hasbeen a change to the length of time officials etc can serve.

The Minutes of July’s meeting were approved and signed, then the raffle and a highlyamusing poem brought the Meeting to a close.

Saturday 15th September saw a coach load of members and guests transported to Londonfor a tour of Buckingham Palace and the Queen’s diamonds. Thanks to Liz for organisingsuch an enjoyable and informative trip.

October’s monthly meeting is on the 9th with Eileen Booker’s talkon “Crafts for Christmas” all welcome.

October's Coffee and Chat is 10 am to 12 noon on the 18th and the Games Evening is 7.30 to 10 pm on the 24th both in Village Hall Committee Room.

THE 8th ANNUAL BIKE RIDE IN MEMORY OF JAKE PHILPOTTSunday 26th August 2012

This was the 8th time we have asked family and friends to join us on the 22 mile (25 mile!still being debated) bike ride in memory of Jake.

From Minster, through Birchington, Reculver, Marshside to Grove Ferry, Preston, PlucksGutter and Monkton then back to Minster, visiting many watering holes along the way, this wasvery important as we are always hearing "you should get plenty of fluids" so we did.

As usual we were not let down with nearly 40 people joining us at the Royal British LegionClub at 11am on Sunday morning.

As we set off I think a few people said a prayer for good weather, as we have had all kindsin the past ,wind, rain and even hail, it worked because the grey clouds disappeared and theweather was glorious all day, even the sea wall from Minnis Bay to Reculver was bearable.

This year we had our first tandem riders and they made it round safely and were by nomeans slow (as we had all expected... well done).

Once again we want to thank all those who took part and made it such a wonderful day, anda lovely way for us to remember Jake, as a family, with all our friends too.

Thanks must go to (Mum) Cynthia, Doreen and Sue for preparing curry and lasagne, whichawaited us on our return to the Legion, and (Dad) Malc and Min as first aid and taxi if neededon route (fortunately not needed for either).

Hope to see you all again next year (and any new faces who would like to join us) on a greatday out.

** Make memories that live on forever, then forever we live on**THANKYOU XX

www.beeguardianfoundation.org(Taken from the BGF website) The Bee Guardian Foundation is aunique educational conservation organisation that connectsknowledge to actions. By raising awareness about the importance ofthe 20,000+ different bee species worldwide (and over 250+ thatexist in the UK), the Bee Guardian Foundation enables and empowers

individuals, communities and organisations, to become "Bee Guardians", a new figure in conservation, created bythe Bee Guardian Foundation. Ends…Could Minster become a Bee Guardian Community?

Gloucester is the first ‘Bee Guardian City in the UK’ and there are residents amongst us who would like to seeMinster become the first ‘Bee Guardian Village in the UK’. What does this mean – well as we see it, it is basicallythe creation and future management of habitats and feeding areas for all varieties of bees, butterflies and other suchinsects.

Prospective sites for planting ‘flowering’ trees, sowing both ‘native wild flower’ and ‘urban pictorial’ seed mixeshave already been looked at in the village, with plot sizes varying from a few square feet to ½ acre and beyond, butthis would obviously be a long term project as costs and budget constraints might determine what could be achievedyear upon year, although it is believed there are other funding streams that could be tapped into.

Jessie Jowers CEO of the BGF visited Minster on Monday 17th September and went away very impressed withwhat we had to offer. The Parish Council are due to discuss this at their October meeting, so we cannot expand toomuch on what is or isn’t likely to happen until they have debated it and we know what if any support they may offer.

Various local landowners have already been approached with a view to giving over unkempt areas to the projectand as we go to press the feedback is very positive. Not least, a huge brown-field site behind the Holiday Inn has beenoffered with a view of improving its visual aspect, and it is felt that this area could be managed without too muchfinancial input, which seems promising, and may be a good starting point.

The success of such a project across the village could require more man management than the Parish Councilwould be able to offer, so it may be that local volunteers, individuals and/or groups would be approached to see ifthey were willing to become involved. We here at Minster Matters would like to start the ball rolling in this area andask that if you as an individual, or a group you run or are a member of, might be interested in getting involved, thenplease let us know.

On top of the above, MM have just learned the following:

Following a recent visit to Minster, Sophie Walkden of TCV has confirmed their willingness to supply(for free) ‘trees for bees’ to be planted, at a variety of the sites she was shown, across the village. Thesewould obviously be native varieties suitable for the local soil conditions and of a benefit to the bees.

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‘The Conservation Volunteers (Reclaiming Green Spaces Since 1959)’www.tcv.org.uk

Minster Brothers Earn Chief Scout Silver AwardMinster brothers were awarded the Chief Scout Silver Award by the Assistant District Commissioner CubsRikki watched by Akela Wolves 1st Garlinge Cub Pack. They have gained and worked towards a variety ofbadges to earn the top award given to Cub Scouts. They have camped on Brownsea Island, slept overnighton HMS Cavalier, been to Gilwell Fundays. They have gained many badges including Athletes,Bookreader, First Aid, IT, Swimmers. The brothers have now moved on to Scouts where they are hoping tocontinue their adventure and learn new skills. (Picture on front cover)

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Are you thinking of Selling? Or would you like toknow more about the History and Current Auction

Value of your possessions?Currently we have a Good Demand from our Buyers for

Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art, Coinsand Medals, Silver and Jewellery, Clocks and

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Cost is £2 per item or £5 for three itemsAll proceeds to Kent Air Ambulance Trust

Goods may be left with us for our ForthcomingAuction on 11th & 12th December

Home Visits also available by Appointment

For further information contact -Chris Wacker at The Canterbury Auction Galleries

01227 763 337or Debbie Coles at Colebrook Sturrock

01843 823 200

Tony Pratt & Tina Rackham from The Canterbury Auction Galleriesin association with Colebrook Sturrock

CHARITY ANTIQUES VALUATION MORNINGSATURDAY 10th NOVEMBER

from 9.30am to 12.30pm

Chinese Celadon Green JadeFigure, 2.125ins high

(Qianlong Period)Sold to a Chinese Buyer for £27,500

Supporting the

19th  Century French MusicalAutomaton, 9.75ins high

Sold to a Collector for  £3,500

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www.mortonsfork.co.uk

Morton’s ForkStation Road, Minster

01843 823 000

Restaurant and Bar

WE’RE BACKREFURBISHED

NEW CHEFNEW MENUS

Bring this advert with you for a10% discount on your food

(drinks excluded)

Thank you to all our friends whohave helped make this possible

The White StagMonkton 01843 823 760

Village Pub and Restaurant

PROBABLY THE BESTCARVERY IN THANET

ADULTS £8.95 Main CourseChildren 11 and under

£4.50 Main Course

Restaurant Available forChristmas Parties

and Family Get Togethers

Book Now for Christmas MenuLunch on Sundays for Parties

FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIREOPENING ON TO GARDEN

SELF CATERING OR PUB CATERINGFIELD FOR HIRE FOR VENUE OR EVENTS

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MINSTERBOWLS CLUB

CLUB BOWLERSHOLD A

NEW RECORD(In the voice of

Winston Churchill)Never in the history of theBernard AnnandCompetition has one club

with eight different players in back to back years won thiscompetition. Well done to those shown in the photo, apologies to lastyears winners, for not including a photo last year.

We might be a village club with no Kent County Badged players,but this years successes go before us.

In the East Kent Mixed League we hope our nearest rivals don’tget the 4 points they need to win this league. With their last game theycould knock us off the top position.

Our Ladies require only two points and they will win their League.As you read this we are starting the Winter indoor bowling

season. New members are very welcome, this is a club where you canplay every day of the week, and each evening if competitions orleague games are not in progress.

Mum’s and Dad’s, why not encourage your teenagers to comestraight after school, before tea or homework during the dark Winterperiod? Everything is here ready for them.

‘Frank Sinatra’ and ‘Dean Martin’ entertained 100 guests oneAugust evening with their songs and music. More eveningentertainment is planned to take us through the Winter. Well doneSylvia Arnold for the two musical evenings you organised.

(Glynne Hibbert).

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Term time fees only

STREETWISE offers a fantastic large play environmentwith full access to all toys and activities offered eachday, providing a very happy, enjoyable club atmosphere.We are an offsite setting with an outdoor area. We

offer a walking bus to and from Minster Primary and havefun days and picnics in the recreation ground.

STREETWISE Out of School Club & Holiday Club. Church Street. Minster. CT12 4BXOFSTED Registered – EY245572 Inspection report available

Qualified, caring &dedicated staffEYFS Area –

Unlimited Indoor & Outdoor activitiesBreakfast out of School &

Holiday Club availableOpen days

Daily fresh cookedchoice of meals,fresh fruit and

Safe & Structuredenvironment

Prospectus and Fliers available fromMinster C of E Primary School Reception,or for further information please contact

OFSTED judgement - Nov 2011

MinsterA nicely proportioned detached housecomprising:Kitchen/breakfast room3 reception rooms plus conservatory4 bedrooms one with en-suiteOff street parking

£325,000

MinsterA beautifully restored Grade II listed property

4 bedrooms, large living areaNew kitchen and bathroom fitments A wealth of period features including inglenookfireplaceGarden, garage and parking

£299,950

MinsterPretty end terrace cottage

2 bedrooms, first floor bathroomLounge/diner and kitchen/breakfast room120 foot rear gardenAvailable with no forward chain

£129,995

RamsgateA most unusual Georgian town house withversatile accommodation over 4 floors3 double bedrooms, 1 with en-suite wet room2 reception rooms plus kitchen and largeentrance hallTastefully restored and retaining some lovelyoriginal features, gas central heating and asecluded courtyard garden

£194,950

MinsterA modern detached house just off the High Street

3 bedroomsModern kitchen and bathroomGarage, car port and additional off street parkingQuiet residential cul-de-sac

£159,000

AcolA lovely detached house quietly situated in thispleasant village comprising;4 double bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, bathroomand dressing room3 reception rooms, conservatoryKitchen/diner/utility roomLandscaped gardens with garage and off streetparking

£365,000

Minster Office e: minster@colebrooksturrock.co.uk 71 High St, Minster t: 01843 823200

PUPPY SELLERS SCAMKent Trading Standards has been receiving reports of scampuppy sellers. One consumer saw an advert for Bulldog puppieson a classified advertising website. The seller asked theconsumer to send £625 via Western Union. A few days laterthe consumer received another call from someone saying theywere a pet courier service and asked for £1,500 for insurance.Kent Trading Standards advises that most sellers are genuinebut there are some who use unscrupulous trading tactics to partpeople with their hard earned cash. A few simple rules toremember which can help protect you from being conned;

● Always ask questions of the seller, how they sellitems and what their procedures are for payment anddelivery.

● Always ask for the sellers name and address, if theyare genuine they will not mind giving thisinformation.

● Never agree to pay money by Western Union orMoney Gram, money transferred in this way isuntraceable.

● Always ask family and friends for their opinionsbefore you buy.

● A simple internet search on the trader or tradingpractices can often identify any potential pitfalls oroffer tips on how to trade safely.

To report any concerns you have or for details of Buy WithConfidence traders call Trading Standards via Citizen AdviceConsumer Service on 08454 040506. You can also visitwww.buywithconfidence.gov.uk for a list of traders.

Put jabs on the student checklistIt’s a busy time for students preparing to leave home for thestart of the academic year, but NHS Kent and Medway is urgingthem to check that their childhood vaccinations were completedas outbreaks of mumps and measles frequently occur atuniversities and colleges.MMR is a vaccination given in two doses, usually before theage of five. If students had only one dose – or missed outaltogether – they will not be protected against measles, mumpsand rubella.Although statistics in Kent and Medway show no recentincrease, elsewhere in the country there was a marked increasein the number of laboratory confirmed cases of measles andmumps between April and June.Nationally, there were 930 laboratory confirmed cases ofmumps, compared to 468 between January and March. Mostwere in young adults born between 1980 and 1994, a periodwhen some children did not receive a second dose of MMR.There were also 667 confirmed cases of measles during thisquarter, compared to 295 in the previous quarter, with 81 percent of the cases in children and adolescents.Dr Faiza Khan, Consultant in Public Health Medicine for NHSKent and Medway said: “Measles and mumps are seriousillnesses that can spread rapidly in colleges and universitiesand can be very unpleasant. Occasionally, patients developcomplications including pneumonia and deafness.“The best protection is two doses of the MMR vaccine so wewould urge young people – or their parents – to check that theyhave had all their vaccinations and if not, to make an

appointment at their GP practice to complete them. If they donot have time to visit their GP before they leave home, theyshould still contact their surgery to find out if their vaccinationsare up-to-date. If they need the MMR vaccine, they shouldarrange this when they register with a doctor at their universityor college”.For further information, contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 orvisit www.nhs.ukMEASLES: Starts like a bad cough and develops into a feverand rash. Rarely, complications include inflammation of thebrain, fits and pneumonia.MUMPS: Glands around the face, neck or jaw swell up.Occasionally, complications can include swelling of testes,brain inflammation and deafness.

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WE WERE THERE!Like many others we were disappointed at not obtaining

tickets for the Olympics. One of our daughters suggested theParalympics. Why not? - Children £5.00 OAP’s cheap - weapplied and received tickets for Athletics August 31st

Having seen some of the games on the 30th I began to lookforward to the Athletics. Arriving at Stratford two policemenwith huge smiles shook hands with Olivia 7 and James 5,congratulating them on their gold medals (won at a schoolevent), they were delighted.

Entering the Olympic Park the excitement could be felt.Crowds of people going to different venues. Approaching thestadium we could hear the cheering, (we were late), 60 thousandpeople make a lot of noise! We were taken to our seats, what aview.

The Long Jump in progress, early rounds of the Shot takingplace, athletes getting ready for the 200 metres. The atmosphereelectric when GBR came up on the board. The athletes wereready, the gun went off and the cheers began. Flags flying inabundance were being waved - children standing and shoutingfor R. JONES GBR. (Adults don’t admit they were just as loud!).The noise unbelievable, we were enjoying every minute.

Later the Club Throw took place, children were happy towatch the remote controlled car move across the grass to anofficial. They placed the club in the car and returned it to thecorrect area. What a brilliant idea!!

While waiting for a medal ceremony a “Stand Up” MexicanWave started around the stadium, which I will never forget, “OhCool” said the lad behind me.

Hannah Cockcroft completed the 100 metres qualifyingwith a Paralympic record, how everyone cheered. “We’ve Won”shouted Olivia, jumping up and down in her seat. We were notwatching people with disabilities, we were seeing athletesdetermined to qualify for the next round.

Our session had ended, the vast number of people staying totake photo’s of the arena and the fantastic Olympic Flame. Wejoined thousands of others and wandered around the park, seeingthe buildings and flowers so familiar on T.V.

The volunteers were superb - always ready to help. Recyclebins were all around the park and to many people’s amazementnot one piece of litter was seen on the ground. The bins werewell used!

Lord Coe and his team “Got it right”. It was fantastic and aday to remember. We, like all those who attended can say thosefive words “We were there in 2012”.

What an experience.(Name Supplied)

THE SCANDALNIGHT AUTUMN SEASONHAS ARRIVED!!

Friday 12th October, 7.30pmThe Battle of the Trees

by Christine Cooper

Friday 9th November, 7.30pmLands of Mystery and Desire

by Sarah Rundle

Friday 14th December, 7.30pmThe King & The Corpse

by TUUP & Sheema Mukherjee

Please spread the word, bring your friendsand reserve your seat

(there are only 50!) to avoid disappointment.

2a Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Kent, CT9 2LB7:30pm (bar opens 7pm)

Tickets £6 (£5 concessions)Advance booking/reservation recommended

Ticket Reservation: tickets@tomthumbtheatre.co.uk01843 221791

www.tomthumbtheatre.co.ukwww.scandalmongers.co.uk

MURDER MOST FOWL

Safari ends on a sinister noteFoul deeds at Powell-Cotton Museum:A group of weird and wacky Edwardian explorers areplanning a race to be the first to discover the elusiveOumegoolies bird.But the race is ruined when a ghastly murder takes place.Join the party in the authentic surroundings of the Museum.Sharpen your sleuthing skills as you mingle amongst them.Question and cross examine the shady characters in thismysterious and exciting evening of promenade theatre anddetective work.Get in the mood – come in Edwardian/Safari dress.Prizes for best costume and winning detective teamTickets: £20 to include a glass of wine on arrival andcheeseboard supper.Licensed bar available on the night.Book early to avoid disappointmentA Perfectly Dreadful Murder Co productionPowell-Cotton Museum,Quex Park,Birchington, CT7 0BH01843 842168 www.quexmuseum.org

Tour the Three Tower Trails at Quex ParkOver 250 members of the public visited the Powell-Cotton Museum as part of the Heritage OpenDay. Guided tours of the Round Tower were fully booked on both days with visitors enthusingover the interesting stories and anecdotes surrounding this and the other iconic towers at QuexPark.The Round built was built on a mound of earth beneath which, the story goes, was buried the wifeof an ancient British warrior.Known locally as the White Lady, the ghost of Quex is said to be seen walking amongst the treesalongside the roadway. Built in 1814 by John Powell Powell, a keen yachtsman, the RoundTower once had a flagpole and mast for signalling ships.Following the success and obvious interest in the Quex Park Towers the Powell-Cotton Museumis launching the inaugural Three Tower Tour on Saturday 17th November from 10.15am – 12.30pm.The Tour will consist of a 40 minute talk about the Waterloo Tower, Round Tower and ClockTower within Quex Park followed by a guided stroll around the Park to visit each of the structures.Tim Baker, the structural engineer who worked on restoring all three towers on Quex Park has awealth of information surrounding the restoration of each whilst the Quex Park Archivist, Hazel Basford will talk about thepersonal stories surrounding the family who built and enjoyed the towers and about how we use the structures today.Pre-booking essential (limited spaces) £ 10.00 per adult £ 8.50 concessions and children.Contact us on 01843 842168

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For all the jobs you don’t havetime to do !

Interior & Exterior HomeImprovements and Repairs

AlsoHedge Cutting , Gardening ,

Fencing , PatiosFree estimates. No job too small.

Local, Reliable and Friendly.Fully Insured.

Ring Trevor on:01843 822 54107765 907480

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Peking & Cantonese Cuisine

Delivery Service£1.20 Delivery Charge on Every Order

Minimum Order £10.00 within 3 mile radius

Chinese Restaurant& Take Away

01843 822 3712 Monkton Road, Minster

A La Carte Menu AvailableBuffet Menu - Eat As Much As You Can £13.95

Sunday

Monday - WednesdayThursday - Saturday

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

OPENING HOURS

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AMBER’S ADVICEThe heights by great men reached and kept.Were not attained by sudden flight, but they,while their companions slept, were toiling

upward in the night- Longfellow

TIGER’S TIPThis month is when we get lots of flies - Uh!Bay leaves in the larder will discourage fliesand last for a year or more. Leave them onthe branch and then use them for cooking

when needed

PAINTING & DECORATINGBy NIGEL MATHER

Your Local Professional DecoratorBringing High Quality Decorating

to your home (or business)Interior & Exterior - No Job too Small

Clean Reliable ServiceFree Advice & Problem SolvingFree estimates without obligation

Tel: 822 946Mob: 07811 780 492

24 High St., Minster CT12 4BU

* Christmas & New Year Specials for Minster Residents *(availability for these offers is very limited)

Do you have family or friends wishing to visit over the festive periodbut you know you don’t have a spare room? Then let us help:

We are again offering accommodation @ £35.00 per room / per nightfor any number of nights during the period

15th to 30th December inclusive

NEW YEARS EVE ONLY - SPECIAL OFFER @ just £49 per roomTo take advantage of either of these very special promotions,contact Anne (our booking coordinator) Tel : 01843 820 250

These offers are subject to availability and will qualify only on production of this advert. We also reserve the rightto withdraw these offers at any time prior to booking (not available in conjunction with any other special offers)

Tothill Street, Minster01843 820 250

YOGA CLASSES

Minster Village HallWednesday Mornings

A gentle form of yoga, adapting the poses to theindividual, and using the breath to bring a sense

of peace and wellbeing to the body and mindFor further information:

Sarah Shaw 01843 826423sarahshaw38@ymail.com

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KENS BIKESWant your bike repaired or serviced?

We collect and return - FREE in your area24hr Turn-round

A Professional Service

26/28 Eaton Road, Margate01843 221 422

inc Evenings and Sundays(Same Owner for 30 years)

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Skin Care and Associated Therapies

Open: Mon 9am - 3pm • Tues/Wed 9am - 5pmThurs/Fri 9am - 9pm • Sat 9am - 5pm

10/12 Cuthbert Road, Westgate-on-Sea01843 831 882 Email: completelyou@aol.com

* Unisex Salon * Late Evenings ‘til 9pm* Gift Vouchers * Semi Permanent Make-up* Dermal Fillers * Slimming Treatments

* Nail Treatments * Holistic Treatments* Bio Sculpture Gel Nails * Oxygen Therapy

* Dermalogica Treatments * Micro Dermabrasion* Waxing/Tinting/Make-up * Pregnancy Massage

* Non-Surgical Face Lift * LED Light Therapy* Colonic Irrigation * Chiropractor

* Skin Tag/Red Vein/Milia Removal *Spa Days & Exclusive Parties

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SDS ROOFINGPROPERTY MAINTENANCETiled/Slate/Kent Peg/Lead-work

Velux Installation/Loft ConversionsGeneral Building Work

Specialist in Int & Ext RestorationFully Insured

All Work Guaranteed01843 825 599 / 07748 409 806

63 High Street, Minster CT12 4AB

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PARKING SURVEY FOR THANETThanet District Council is carrying out a major review of parking provision across

the district and is inviting local people, businesses and visitors to have their say onlocal parking facilities and to identify their priorities for parking in the future.

The survey, which can be completed online or by hard copy, includes questionson the type of parking people use and how satisfied they are with the facilitiescurrently provided. It also asks how they think the service should pay for its runningcosts, where the money raised should be spent and whether they have taken up the freeparking schemes in the area.

The feedback from this consultation will then be used, alongside other research onthe parking service, to help draft a parking policy for the council. This will identifykey priority areas and will be used to help shape how resources in the service aretargeted in the future.

To take part please visit www.thanet.gov.uk/drivenbyuHard copy surveys can be collected from the Thanet Visitor Information Centre

(in Droit House, Margate), Thanet’s Gateway Plus (Cecil Street, Margate), RamsgateDistrict Office (York Street) or from any Thanet library.

You can also request a copy by e-mailing consultation@thanet.gov.uk orcalling 01843 577470.

All surveys must be completed and returned by no later than Monday 15October and can be posted back free of charge to: Driven by you, FREEPOST SEA8273, Thanet District Council, PO Box 9, Margate CT9 1XZ.

DO YOU HAVE A ‘NO JUNK MAIL’ NOTICE ON YOUR DOOR ?We often get emails, notes or phone calls from residents who don’t receive copies

of the magazine (we’ve had 2 this month!), which most put down to the fact they’vegot a ‘No Junk Mail’ notice on their letterbox.

PLEASE if you have such a notice on your letterbox, or you are consideringputting one on, but you still want us to deliver this magazine to you, then make surethe notice says that it doesn’t include Minster Matters, that way our volunteers willknow whether or not to pop one through your door.

If you don’t make this clear then please don’t blame us if you don’t receive aregular copy.

NO ‘NOTICE’ BUT STILL NO MINSTER MATTERS DELIVERED ?If you don’t have a notice but you still don’t receive a regular copy then please

drop us a line, either by sending us a note via the library or by email, then we’ll try tocorrect the oversight, as we don’t miss anyone on purpose.

We believe we cover all properties (residential and commercial) within thevillage, by that we mean out as far as Sheriffs Court Lane, to the top of Tothill Streetplus Alland Grange Lane, Pouces Cottages and the former married quarters atManston, all of Way and Wayborough, Thorne, Ebbsfleet Lane and St Augustine’sGolf Club. If your home or business falls within that area and you don’t receive aregular copy then please let us know and we’ll endeavour to ensure you get one.

Moving away from the village but would still like to receive a printed copy(or an Audio CD) ?

Then we also offer a very reasonable subscription service (at present this is belowactual cost)

Minster Matters24 October 2012

Birchington GroupsChurch House, Kent GardensWednesday 9.30am(Opening 12th September)

Kearns Hall, Grenham Bay Avenue,Minnis BayWednesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pmTel: Jo 07793 032 134

THESPORTSMANCLIFFSEND01843 852547

Under New ManagementRonnie and Teresa

Would like to thank everyone in thevillage for there support and it hasbeen brilliant meeting everyoneWe are loving living in the village

Food coming soon3P/

 The Ironing FairyFed up of watching your ironing pile

grow???Then let “The Ironing Fairy”

make it disappear!!!!Local Minster LadySmoke free home

Contact Jane on 01843 822 696 or 07740 240 317£7.50 per. hour 1L/

KCC BUDGET CONSULTATIONKCC have recently launched a public consultation on its 2013/14 budget proposals.

If you would like to have your say on these proposals, further information can be found at:www.kent.gov.uk/news_and_events/news_archive/2012/september/council_tax_freeze.aspx

Closing date for responses is Thursday 1st November

MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNING ASSOCIATIONWe are all back from our summer holidays ready to go! Look out for ourtable at the Christmas Bazaar in November. Also we hope to hold ourAGM on 15 November so please turn out and support us. New membersalways needed and welcomed. Our next meeting is to be 11 October,Royal British Legion Club, at 7.30.

LIBRARYHOMEWORK CLUB

Just a reminder to parentsthat the library offersHOMEWORK HELP

on a Thursdayfrom 3.30pm to 4.45pm

for any childrenaged 8 and over

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The Salvation ArmyMinster

Mondays:Friendship Club 2.15pm

(Over 60s Club)Come along and enjoy

an afternoon of entertainment

Wednesdays:Home League 2.00pm-3.45pm

An afternoon of sharing fun, facts,fellowship and worship

SUNDAYS10.30am Family Worship

Mornings only during AugustEveryone Welcome

For further details contact:Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves

01843 825178 or 822308

The Salvation Army11 Tothill Street

Minster

Church Newsand Service Times

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

Sunday Services InOCTOBER7th October

9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am: Animal Service

6.30pm: Evensong14th October

9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am: Family Communion (CW)

21st October9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am: Morning Worship28th October

9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am: Holy Communion (CW)

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.org

The Abbey Chapel is open forprayer throughout the day

Lauds: 8.30amMass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am

Mid day prayer 12.10pmVespers 6.00pm

Compline 7.50pm(followed by Silent Prayer)

All our visitors, not only Christians butpeople 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 monasticchapel.

7th October10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

14th October10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)

21st October10.15am: Holy Communion

at Methodists28th October

10.15am: Family Service

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In

OCTOBER

Ss. Ethelbert & Gertrude CatholicParish Ramsgate and Minster

Rev Marcus Holden 592071ramsgateandminster@gmail.comwww.rc.net/southwark/ramsgate

---------Parish Office:

Ss Ethelbert & Gertrude Church72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7DS

-----------------Catholic Mass each Wednesday and

Holyday of Obligation at 12.00noon in theChurch of St Mary the Virgin and eachSunday at 10.00am in Minster Abbey

For other services in Minsterplease see Minster Abbey entry.

Mid-week Services at St Mary’sWednesdays at 10.30am

Funerals20th August: Trudy Southby (89)

at Minster Parish Church and Cemetery10th September: George Wallace (65)

at Thanet Crematorium

Baptismsat Minster Parish Church

19th August: Maci and Nevaeh Towers2nd September: Luca Keatley-Figgins

Weddingsat Minster Parish Church

18th August: Catherine McLeavyand Ben Setterfield

25th August: Clare Miramsand Alex Forbes

31st August: Cheryl Catlandand Jonathan Ward

8th September: Louise Burrowsand Steven Kemp

8th September: Mary Rumballand Sean Brewer

atThe Salvation Army

Tuesday 2nd October3.30pm - 5.45pmCome along as a familyand enjoy time together

doing crafts, singingand share a meal together

A Christian Church and a Registered CharityNo. 214779 & in Scotland SC009359

10am Sunday 7th OctoberSt Mary’s Church, Minster

Animal ServiceAll animals and their responsible owners

A Christian Church and a Registered CharityNo. 214779 & in Scotland SC009359

Keep History Dancing!Learn and participate in traditional and new Maypole and

Morris dances.Perform them at Broadstairs, Deal, Rochester, Minster,

Tenterden and other festivals during the yearVisit: www.minstermayhems.org

Phone: Dominique on 01843 821 795

MINSTER OLD SCHOOLS FRIDAYS IN TERM TIME 5-6

MINSTER BOWLS CLUBTel: 824082 or 825475

Would like to welcome new members,Beginners, Learners or Players

Open all 12 months of the year, from 10.00am daily onwardsSUMMER

Roll ups, Club games, Local Friendly gamesLeague Matches and Club Competitions

WINTERShort Mat bowling, Club games, Friendly games,

Club competitions, East Kent SM League

MINSTER A.W. SPORTS PITCHNow taking bookings - Office hrs 9am-12noon Mon-Fri

Hire times and prices from 1st April 2012Monday-Friday Saturday & Sunday09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs15:00hrs to 21:00hrs

Price Structure* Full Pitch : £34/hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £23hour

Half Pitch : £23/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 4EAt: 821339 f: 825869 e: clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.uk

Events / Sports

Minster Matters26 October 2012

You are invited toThe Salvation Army

Tothill Street

Sunday 7th October10.30am

HarvestCome along, and bring your parents andfriends to celebrate this great time of year

andHarvest Meal at 4.30pm

followed by Worship at 6.00pm

Contact Captain Lyn Hargreaves on822308 or 825178

Tickets £3 for meal

Snowdown Colliery Bandin Concert

atThe Salvation Army

Tothill Street, Minster

Sunday 14th October2.30pm

Including afternoon tea

Event in aid ofThe Salvation Army’s Big Collectionhelping thousands of people in need

Donation Tickets £5

Contact: Audrey 821792 orCaptain Lyn 822308 / 825178

A Christian Church & Registered Charity214779 & in Scotland SC009359

MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesThe Friendly Bowls Club

Contact: 821447

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for OctoberCome along to one of our sessions on a Tuesday or Sundayevening. We are an extremely friendly group and will lend you

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

Sundays Tuesdays/Wednesdays7th No Bowls Tues 2nd 7pm to 10pm

14th 6pm to 9pm Wed 10th 7pm to 10pm

21st 6pm to 9pm Tues 16th 7pm to 10pm

28th 6pm to 9pm Tues 23rd 7pm to 10pm

Tues 30th 7pm to 10pm

CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKTLast Sunday of each Month

Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanadefor further info contact

June Chadband226033

k.chadband@btinternet.com

SANDWICH FARMERS’ MKTLast Saturday of each Month

Guildhall, Cattle MarketFurther information from

Melanie Clarkson 01304 617 197info@sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk

MINSTER & MONKTONWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Royal British Legion ClubAugustine Road

Come and join usfor a game of Bingo

EVERY WED. 2.00pm - 4.00pmALL MEMBERS

& Bona-fide guests welcomePhone Pat - 822622 or

Maureen - 823434

Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s Section

NEXT MEETINGMonday 8th October

Make 6 Halloween Biscuits

POPPY APPEALSUPPER

Friday 19th October4.50pm

SUBSCRIPTIONSARE NOW DUE

these must be paid by30th December

or you will no longer be ableto use the Legion Club

as all cards have to be sentback to HeadquartersRaffle prizes needed

for all meetingsFor further information

Miriam Smith 822589

MINSTER HEALTHY WALKmeets at Minster School on

Thursday mornings (term time only) at9.00am for a 9.15am start

The walk is suitable for all agesand is a gentle pace as well as

buggy friendlyIt lasts between 45 minutes to an hour,

afterwards we have refreshments atMinster Library

If you are interested in joiningour walk please contact

Michelle Mannering01843 841082

Next MeetingWednesday 10th October

2.00pm in St Mary’s Church

Diocesan President Di Sabelwill be coming to talk to the Meetingand a new member will be admitted

If you are interestedin the work of the Mothers Unionyou are very welcome to attend

Saturday Market13th October

10.00am – 12.00noonOld Schools

Usual Stalls – All welcome

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th OctoberOld Schools

Refreshments available whilstthe Art Show is open in the Village Hall

Greetings cards will be available topurchase on Saturday only.

Minster & MonktonHorticultural Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGWednesday 17th October

Village Hall - 7.30pmPlease attend

as the future of theSociety could be decidedThis will be followed by a

Social Evening.

AUTUMN COFFEE MORNINGSaturday 20th October

Old Schools9.30am to 11.30am

Plants Cakes and SavouriesBooks , Jigsaws, Gifts

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What’s On…

MINSTER IN-THANET WINEXT MEETING

Tuesday 9th October7.30pm Village Hall

Eileen Booker will be talking on“Crafts for Christmas”

COFFEE & CHATThursday 18th October10.00am to 12.00noon

Committee RoomVillage HallAll welcome

ST. NICHOLAS-AT-WADE CHURCH

CHARITY DAYSaturday 27th October

10.00am to 3.00pmChristmas Cards and Gifts on sale

Refreshments- Ploughman’s Lunches

PSYCHIC FAYRESunday 14th October10.00am ‘til 4.00pm

Village Hall, MinsterLots of stalls

including Tombola for Cats in CrisisLots of readings available at £8Aromatherapy & Reflexology

Tea Bar open all dayfor light refreshments

All profits to non-Government aidedAnimal Sanctuaries

Entrance £1 - children FreeCome early to book your readings

and come back for it laterWE NEED YOU

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Questions to make you think!· What is your favourite number?· What is your favourite word?· What is your favourite month?· What’s your favourite memory?· What is your favourite program?· What is your favourite game?· Who is your favourite pop star?

By Annabelle Fleming

What’s been going on!Journalist club is back and we have new people in it. MissWood sadly left but Mrs Murray has taken over her placeand we are all writing in the Minster Matters again! Therehas been a lot going on this year for Minster like theQueen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Olympic torch, theOlympics and the Paralympics! Also I was ten!

By Grace

L2L(learning to learn) valuesIndependenceIndependence is when someone is doingsomething by themselves with no help.EngagementEngagement means when you are into somethingthat you do.AspirationAspiration is when you want to do something a lotand you are determined to do it.ResilienceResilience means that you keep going on and tryagain when things go wrong.

By Amber Gibbs

How to look after kittensWhen you first get kittens you should put them in a quietand nice environment so they can play alone and be safe.Next you get a cats litter tray (or a tray) and give themenough food and water to last a day and night. Do notworry if he or she does not eat it’s just because they arescared.

By Bryony Jay

YR6In year 6 it is really fun because:

· You can become a head of house· You can become a prefect.· You get to go to Hindleap· You can go to Dover castle· You WILL be the oldest year in the school· You get to have a reading buddy from YR1· You learn about world war WWII

When you go into year 6 make the most ofprimary school soon you will be leaving and youWILL miss all.By Annabelle Fleming, Beatice Cocks andGrace

Changes in Minster!!!Minster has changed over the years.Not long ago there was no kebab shop now there is one.They have also got 2 hotels up at the top of the village.The latest thing that not all people like is McDonald’s, I doWe have 2 Chinese’s, we have a fish and chip shop, wehave a school, we have a shop called Londis some peoplecall it Ben’s.I think that the changes in Minster are great.

By Ebony O’Reilly

BFFDo you know what BFF’s are?BFF’s are for playing with and to be there for you!You also should treat each other the same.The most important thing is having fun and caring for each other!BFF stands for best friends forever

By Jessica

ParalympicsHello my name is Cassie I’m going to write about theParalympics.First I’m going to tell you about swimming.Did you see Ellie Simmonds, she was amazing, she gotlike 10 gold and loads of silver and bronze. I’m proud tosay we are British. She must of trained of trained reallyhard and have had tons of pain.My granddad says no pain no gain.Next is running, I remember it when the man ran with nolegs he was last, then came first. I think he broke the worldrecord.

Cassie Yoofoo

Editors this monthNatasha Ellis

andAmber Gibbs

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