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Issue Number 142: November 2012 ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM) Minster Matters Your Friendly Village Magazine E-mail : [email protected] Skype us at: editor.minstermatters Electronic Copy, Podcast and Blog: http://www.minstermatters.org.uk Fax No: 0844 272 9875 Find us on Facebook or Twitter - search for : Minster Matters Published by: Minster Matters, Library & Neighbourhood Centre, 4A Monkton Road, Minster-in-Thanet, Nr. Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4EA UK MINSTER PARISH COUNCIL PUBLIC OPEN MEETING 20th OCTOBER PARISH COMMUNITY LED PLAN Present Councillor Bob Grove (Chairman Minster Parish Council); Councillors Cole, Day, Glover and Ms Morling-Grove The meeting was attended by 68 residents including Councillor Charles Hibberd (KCC) and Councillor Jarvis (TDC), Kyla Lamb (Clerk to the Parish Council) and Parish Councillor Clayson (St. Nicholas & Sarre Parish Council) Chairman Councillor Bob Grove introduced the meeting and thanked residents for attending and showing their interest in the future of Minster. Councillor Grove emphasised the importance of forming a Steering Committee to identify the needs of the Village in planning for the future. The Clerk, Kyla Lamb, outlined the purpose of the meeting in identifying the future needs and aspirations of the Village following on from the Health Check undertaken in 2001. Carl Adams (Action with Communities in Rural Kent) explained the role of ACRK and the importance of undertaking the research for the Community Led Plan which would form the basis of the views of the Parish Council in formulating the policies of the Thanet District Council in preparing its future strategic plans for the development of Minster and the rural areas. The preparation of the Community Led Plan would lead into identifying whether a Neighbourhood Plan should be produced and the importance this would have on the County and District processes for the strategic planning of Minster. A Neighbourhood Plan would identify whether future housing development and other commercial development was needed in the Village. Councillor Bernard Clayson (St. Nicholas & Sarre Parish Council) outlined the procedures that had been followed in producing its Parish Plan and on the statistical information it had produced to support the way forward to the Parish. The Chairman then adjourned the meeting and invited those present to attend the workshops and express their views on housing and development, social matters, the environment, transport and the economic wellbeing of the Village. Following the adjournment the convenors of the workshops reported on the views expressed which would be collated and reported to the Steering Group for detailed discussion. A Steering Group will be formed from those residents who expressed a wish to serve on that Group and the Chairman thanked those persons for making themselves available to move on the process for the development of the Community Led Plan. The Chairman closed the meeting and thanked all of those present for attending.

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Issue Number 142: November 2012ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

Minster Matters Your Friendly Village Magazine

E-mail : [email protected] Skype us at: editor.minstermattersElectronic Copy, Podcast and Blog: http://www.minstermatters.org.uk

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

MINSTER PARISH COUNCILPUBLIC OPEN MEETING

20th OCTOBERPARISH COMMUNITY LED PLAN

Present Councillor Bob Grove (Chairman Minster ParishCouncil); Councillors Cole, Day, Glover and Ms Morling-Grove

The meeting was attended by 68 residents includingCouncillor Charles Hibberd (KCC) and Councillor Jarvis(TDC), Kyla Lamb (Clerk to the Parish Council) and ParishCouncillor Clayson (St. Nicholas & Sarre Parish Council)

Chairman Councillor Bob Grove introduced the meetingand thanked residents for attending and showing theirinterest in the future of Minster. Councillor Groveemphasised the importance of forming a Steering Committeeto identify the needs of the Village in planning for the future.

The Clerk, Kyla Lamb, outlined the purpose of themeeting in identifying the future needs and aspirations ofthe Village following on from the Health Check undertakenin 2001.

Carl Adams (Action with Communities in Rural Kent)explained the role of ACRK and the importance ofundertaking the research for the Community Led Plan whichwould form the basis of the views of the Parish Council informulating the policies of the Thanet District Council inpreparing its future strategic plans for the development ofMinster and the rural areas. The preparation of the

Community Led Plan would lead into identifying whethera Neighbourhood Plan should be produced and theimportance this would have on the County and Districtprocesses for the strategic planning of Minster. ANeighbourhood Plan would identify whether future housingdevelopment and other commercial development was neededin the Village.

Councillor Bernard Clayson (St. Nicholas & SarreParish Council) outlined the procedures that had beenfollowed in producing its Parish Plan and on the statisticalinformation it had produced to support the way forward tothe Parish.

The Chairman then adjourned the meeting and invitedthose present to attend the workshops and express theirviews on housing and development, social matters, theenvironment, transport and the economic wellbeing of theVillage.

Following the adjournment the convenors of theworkshops reported on the views expressed which would becollated and reported to the Steering Group for detaileddiscussion. A Steering Group will be formed from thoseresidents who expressed a wish to serve on that Group andthe Chairman thanked those persons for making themselvesavailable to move on the process for the development of theCommunity Led Plan.

The Chairman closed the meeting and thanked all ofthose present for attending.

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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 6th November @ 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: [email protected] Meeting Tues 4th

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 Dec/Jan Issue - Friday 16th NovemberNov

3 Salvation Army Friendship Evening 237 School Christmas Fair 228 Soup on Wednesday restarts @ Old Schools 238 Village Hall A.G.M. 4

10 Antiques Valuation Day 1510 Monkton V/Hall Wine and Wisdom for M.N.R. 2012 R.B.L. Women’s Section A.G.M. 2313 W.I. Meeting 2314 Mothers Union Meeting 2315 W.I. Coffee and Chat 2316 Twinning Association A.G.M. 2317 Abbey Patchers Christmas Craft Fair 2217 Saturday Market 2319 R.B.L. Club A.G.M. 2021 Horticultural Society Meeting 2323 R.B.L. Women’s Section Christmas Fayre 2324 Salvation Army Christmas Sale 2324 Village Hall Christmas Bazaar 824 P.L.G. Christmas Bazaar 1025 Quexmas Craft Fair 727 Late Night Shopping 528 School Open Day (new intake) 2228 W.I. Games Evening 2330 Card Making Demonstration 11

Dec18 Civic Carol Service 21

Church Notices 21All Weather Pitch 22Village Hall Bowls Group 22School Page 25

Copy Date for Dec/Jan Issue - Friday 16th November

Black Bins Waste & Recycling Blue BinsMonday - Tuesday We are no longer permitted to list

Green collection dates Monday - Tuesday

5 / 19 : 2 / 20 November 12 / 26 : 13 / 273 / 17 : 4 / 18 December 10 / Xmas : 11 / Xmas

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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EDITORIALDisappointed to wake up this morning only to find my car had

been broken into and a mobile phone had been stolen. Then later Iheard I wasn’t the only unlucky resident as others had also had their

vehicles looted. So mums and dads please keep your eyes open for aMotorola V3 metallic blue mobile flip phone, originally in a blackleather case, a white Ipod Touch and a pair of Ray-Ban Semi smokedsunglasses, all are items known to have been stolen on the night of19th October. If the perpetrator is reading this and I’ve pricked theirconscience and they still has these items, plus anything else theymay have taken that night, then returning them to the library andleaving them for attention of Minster Matters will result in nofurther action being taken and we’ll see that the rightful owners getthem back.

Extra hands this month to help with getting the magazine out ontime. Thank you to Diana and Kevin, also Diane and Julie forstepping up to answer our recent plea for more volunteers. Now allwe have to do is train them before they change their minds!!

By the time most of you read this I shall be ‘officially retired’having reached my 65th birthday on Saturday 27th - (still only 21 at

heart) but at the present moment whilst writing, I’m just wondering if I’ll noticeany difference ?? I doubt it, but maybe it’ll warrant my other half bringing mea cup of tea in bed and allowing me to have a bit of a lie in, at the very least - methinks I’ll just have to wait and see on that count.

Have you visited Attwells recently ? I noticed the other day that one of themore daring groups in this village have taken to removing their clothes to getnoticed !!!! Actually what I saw was a Minster Playhouse Calendar for 2013which depicts certain members of their group in various stages of undress.Karen tells me if anyone wants a copy they are on sale at a very reasonable£7-99, if that’s what floats your boat. I have been expecting a member of thePlayhouse to contact MM, to make a formal announcement, via our pages, thatthe publication was available, but not a word has been forthcoming, so I’mwondering if they are all now feeling a bit bashful about spreading the word.Well worry not I’ve now done it for them, so if you’d like some half nakedvillagers on your wall next year then pop along to the newsagents and getyourself a copy.

Where have all the youngsters gone ? The Mayhems, I am told, are closingdown (hopefully only temporarily), as they cannot, at present, get enoughyoung blood to keep the group going. Come on kids let’s not lose our wellrespected Maypole group. Please contact Dominique and make her day byjoining up. Seeher plea on page13 of this issuefor more info.

Well, that’s itas always spacehas beaten meyet again and soit only remainsfor me to ask theusual question:

Where’s Zac??

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PATIENT LIAISON GROUPNEW COMPUTER SYSTEMDuring the WEEK COMMENCING 12th NOVEMBER

the surgery are having a new computer system installed whichwill, amongst many other things, provide greater security andconfidentiality to files held here. Naturally there will a lengthylearning process which could cause delays and difficulties for ourpatients, but we would ask for your patience and co-operationduring this period and we will endeavor to effect the change-overseamlessly. We would also ask patients to ensure that they haveSUFFICIENT MEDICATION to last them throughout thisperiod and where necessary, order REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONSIN ADVANCE. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCEAND CO-OPERATION WHICH IS GREATLYAPPRECIATED.

PRESCRIPTIONS AND DISPENSINGRecently there has been some confusion concerning the

dispensing of patient’s prescriptions. NHS guide lines state thatif any patient lives further than 1 mile from a pharmacy then thosepatients can have their medication dispensed at the surgery.Patients who live within 1 mile of any pharmacy therefore, haveto get their medication dispensed elsewhere. They CAN CHOOSEWHATEVER PHARMACY THEY WISH and are not restrictedin their choice, in any way, at any time. Of course, repeatprescriptions will always have to be requested at the surgery inthe normal way.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - SAT 24TH NOVEMBERFor more information about this event please see our ad on

page 10.ZERO TOLERANCEOver the past few months we have become increasingly aware

that a minority of our patients have been rude and aggressivetowards staff at the surgery both on the telephone and face toface.

We would like to remind those patients that we operate aZero Tolerance Policy along with the rest of the NHS. Our staffare here to help you and deserve to be treated with respect, abusivebehaviour and bad language will not be tolerated.

Any changes in policy are either because of rulings from theDepartment of Health or are changes discussed and approved bythe Partners in the practice, surgery staff are merely implementingthese changes and passing on this information as instructed.

We will always do our best to be helpful and sympatheticand greatly value the excellent relationship which we haveestablished with our patients over the years.

SURGERY STAFF TRAINING DAYSPlease note that the surgery will close at 12.00 noon on

Tuesday 20th November.Should you need to see a Doctor during this time then please

call “Doctors on Call” via the normal surgery number - 821333.Or you can also call “NHS Direct” on 0845 4647 for confidentialhealth advice and information for you and your family. Thankyou.

PATIENT GROUP MEETINGIf you have any issues you would like to raise at our next

meeting in November, or require further information on any ofthe above, then please contact:

KEN SELF on 821200

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LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN MINSTER will be on Tuesday 27th November.

Minster School Choir will be singing outside The Gossip Shop from 6pm. TheChristmas lights will be officially switched on by Miss Minster and her Princessesat 6pm.

Minster Mayhems and their friends will be Morris Dancing in Norton Driveto entertain you while you are waiting to see Santa in his Grotto also in NortonDrive.

The Minster Salvation Army Band will be playing during the evening.Participating businesses will be open until 8 or 8.30pm offering special offers

or treats to customers.This has become another annual event in our lovely village. We do try and

make it a special evening and a start to the Christmas Festivities. Please comealong and support your local shops and meet up with friends, the atmosphere isfantastic. As the saying goes "Use it or lose it". We look forward to seeing youall on the 27th. Karen

KEITH ‘THE MILK’Keith has asked Minster Matters to let all his friends in the village know that

he is getting along ok and he thanks everyone he’s bumped into for their chats andgood wishes.

Keith also tells us that the individual who assaulted him, has recently ‘had hisday in court’ and has been given a 3 year custodial sentence.

We’re sure we speak for everyone, who knows Keith, when we say we wishhim well and it’s good to hear the perpetrator of his injuries has now got his justdesserts albeit maybe not long enough !!

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 11th NovemberThose taking part in the Parade should meet at theMinster & Monkton RBL Club at 10.00am

The Service commences atSt Mary’s Church, Minster at 10.45am

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Emergency Response ExerciseThe Salvation Army in Minster was involved in the recent

Emergency response Exercise carried out in the Port of Ramsgate byKent County Council.

The exercise involved simulating the response to a serious accident involvingshipping. The Coastguards from the UK, France, Holland and Belgium cametogether alongside other land-based agencies to co-ordinate response strategies.The Salvation Army Emergency vehicle, based in Maidstone was there to providehot beverages and Minster Corps supplied over 140 packed lunches to feed thoseinvolved in the exercise. Volunteers from the church prepared the lunch packsusing bread donated by local baker Bruce Trent and locally grown apples suppliedby local greengrocer Caelen Cheesman of ‘Greens of Minster’. Tesco Broadstairsalso contributed to the event through a charitable donation.

Thanks go to the members and volunteers of Minster and local businessesthat assisted in this important exercise.

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CAKE DECORATING CLASSESAre held on Monday evenings in the village hall and are taught by Kate, an

award winning cake decorator whose cake won best in show at the 2009 WelshInternational Culinary Championships.

The classes consist of 4 week mini courses, each course covering a differenttopic, and are geared to cover all skill levels, so no previous experience is necessary,

though numbers are limited to 8 places per course. The photoshows some of the ladies displaying the cakes they completedon the first course, entitled ' Swags and Roses'. The next coursestarting onNovember12th is‘Fairy Castles’

If youwould like toknow more,please phoneKate on

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MINSTER CHANGE RINGERSThis is Minster Change

Ringers new band of ringers firstchurch service ring for HarvestFestival on Sunday 30thSeptember 2012. This was withan all Minster band. It is hopedthat we will be ringing for allfuture Sunday services, specialoccasions and Christmas but if wedo not have enough ringers to ringthe main bells we will ring thebell chimesLeft to right and at the back:Paul Williams Jones, Peter Stockwell, Stephen William Jones, Gill Thompson andPeter Hales.At the front is: Tower Captain Sheila Palmer, the young lady is Gills daughter, not aringer as yet but we are working on that.

Picture taken by Tony Goodman Bell Ringing Teacher and Steeple Keeper

RAY OWENEDITOR OF MINSTER MATTERS

for (27th October) from ‘The Team’

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LEUKAEMIA & LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FUNDTHANET BRANCHAt an excellent charity event in Minster, Branch Treasurer Dot Mitchell was presented with

a special Merit Award from the national Trustees of the Charity for her voluntary servicespanning 38 years.

Jonathan Cox, Finance Director of the Fund who presented the Award spoke of how Dotwas a member of the committee that set up the Branch in 1974 and has been Treasurer since1975. He described how the Award was the gold medal for voluntary service to the Fund andcould only be awarded every three years to any one Branch. Dot has shown selfless supportfor the Fund both at a local and national level and was an inspiration to all those who cameinto contact with her.

The Charity event was organised by John Snowdon and the Ageing 10 entertainers whohave been raising money for local charities for over ten years. A total of £1,300 was raised forLeukaemia and Lymphoma.

Ø PLEASE NOTE A PHOTOIS ATTACHED WITH JONATHANCOX PRESENTING THE AWARDTO DOT MITCHELL.

Ø IN ADDITION DOT LOSTHER HUSBAND SOME YEARSAGO TO LEUKAEMIA AND HASRAISED HER FAMILY ON HEROWN, RUNS A SUCCESSFULSMALL BUSINESS ANDSUPPORTS THECHARITY.................ANINSPIRATION TO US ALL!!

THE SADDLER821331

Steve & NikkiWelcome You to The Saddler

Minster’s very first“BRING YOUR OWN FOOD” pub

All plates, napkins, cutlery and‘take-away’ menus provided

Come and join us for a meal of yourchoice, bbq, picnic, take-away,

or your own homemade !Sat 10th November “Harmabee” playing live

Sat 23rd November “Jed” playing liveRemember : We also supply catered

or self catered buffetsfor Christenings, Weddings,

Wakes, Birthday Partiesat very reasonable prices

Sky duel screen,all live Premiership games shown here…

Real Ales, Darts, Pool and Pokerevery Monday & Wednesday…

Come to The Saddler for that old 'British Pub'atmosphere and drinking experience...

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presentsCHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Saturday 24th November 9.00am - 1.00pm“Old Schools” Church Street, Minster

*FREE ENTRY*TABLES Only £6 (small) or £8 (large)

Would you like to :* WIN £100 CASH IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS ? *

OR ONE OF THE MANY OTHER PRIZES???If so then please purchase tickets, which are

ON SALE AT THE SURGERY NOW!Draw will take place at the CHRISTMAS BAZAAR.

There are still a few tables left - so get in quick to AVOIDDISAPPOINTMENT.

All proceeds towards restoration of“CRYOTHERAPY FACILITIES” at the surgery.

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The Salvation Army says A BIG THANK YOUfor our BIG COLLECTION 2012

The Big Collection which over the years has raised many millions of poundsto support our vital caring services. During September to raise funds there was theDoor to Door Collection, Open House and a concert by Snowdown Colliery WelfareBand.

The total collected in Minster for the Big Collection was £2373.21.Our thanks go to all those volunteers who collected and to all those who donated.

We could not have done it without you.A reminder where the money goes:● Meals for the hungry● Beds for the homeless● Assistance and training in finding employment● Safe refuge for victims of violence and abuse● Help and rehabilitation for people with drug and alcohol addictions● Day centres and loving homes for older people● Shelter and practical help for families and young people● Practical and emotional support to victims of Human Trafficking● Finding and reuniting missing family members● Chaplaincy services to people in hospital, in prison and on remand

MINSTER POST OFFICE A wide range of New Gift Lines are in the shop now 2013 calendars, diaries and family organisers available in stunning designs

Got Cold Feet? Get your Snoozies on - cosy little foot coverings. Machine washable, will not shrink, brushed Sherpa Fleece in12 assorted designs. A perfect gift this season

*** Very positive feedback***

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

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November Offers

● Spray Tan £22● Full Set Gel Overlays £28● ½ set Eyelash Etns £35

Gift vouchers availableLoyalty Cards

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ENVYUnisex Hairdressers

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MINSTER KNIT AND TALK GROUPWe are lucky enough to be having a card making demonstration at our

meeting on Friday 30th November - Interested? Then do please come along.We are still very busy making warm garments, gloves, scarves, hats

etc., to form a Christmas tree that will be displayed in the library window.This will then be given to the Salvation Army for distribution to the

homeless and needy.Should anyone in the village wish to knit any of these items to help fill the tree then they canbe left at the library.Donations of yarn or contributions towards its cost can also be left with 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 10.30 ‘til 12 in the meeting room above the library, justpop along and see us, it is very friendly and informal.

PRAISE FOR THIS YEAR’S MINSTER ART SHOWI think this year’s Annual Art Exhibition was the best yet. I was amazed at the

quality and talent. I purchased one excellent picture, one of our local area, by a veryclever lady.

Keep up the good work! Pam Parkinson

MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNING ASSOCIATIONI got a “must do better” for my brief piece last month! Therefore, here goes.The AGM will be on FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER at 7.30 pm at the

Neighbourhood Centre. Please come and see us then. New members will alwaysbe welcome and are necessary for the future of the Association. We shall be votingfor new officers so please support us. No doubt, we will retain some “old” officerstoo! We need fund raising ideas and help and village thoughts on future trips toFrance.

We will be having a table at the Village Hall Christmas Bazaar and again lookforward to your support. There should be ..... .... ‘NO’ we will keep it secret untilthe day, in case there are spies and thieves around! Our genius is to be protected. Ifwe say you will enjoy it if you like food, a flutter and a bargain, then that will suffice.

We are planning a race night and a quiz so watch this space for dates. AnniversaryCelebrations in France next year will on 5 May so start saving now to have a greattime in Armbouts Cappel for that celebration. Then there will hopefully be Fun Day– with good weather booked for a change – and our presence at the Minster Show.

Next month’s Minster Matters will contain a list of our new members or castigationto the village for not supporting its organizations. You have been warned!!!! HappyHalloween.

MORTON’S FORKThe ambiance, atmosphere, decor, staff, so welcoming and pleasant, and food

traditionally English and home cooked. Yvonne Chapman

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Hand-made Christmas CardsI am making Christmas cards again this year.

If you would like to purchase any please give me a call.They will also be available at the Gossip Shop

from the beginning of November.There will be some new scenes included this year.

Large 8¼” (21cm) x 5¾ “(15cm) @ £2.75 eachSmall 5¾ “(15cm) x 4”(10cm) @ £1.60 each

Message in all cards reads:

Please phone: Diane 822394

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R.J.BROADLEYTREE SURGERY

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Reductions - FellingPruning - Hedge Cutting - PlantingSite Clearance - Woodchips & Logs

£5 million Insurance01843 825 190 / 0780 127 3138

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P.HUMESGeneral Builder

All types of work undertakenFree estimates

Carpenty, Brickwork, Plastering,Tiling & Block Paving

Decorating ~ Fitted kitchensBathrooms Fitted ~ Maintenance Work

Tel: 01843 822990Mob: 07715 234185

P. HUMESGeneral Builder

All types of work undertakenFree estimates

Carpentry, Brickwork,Plastering, Tiling & Block Paving

Bathrooms FittedMaintenance work

Tel: 01843 822990Mob: 07715 234185

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M.G.GOODELECTRICAL

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

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MINSTER IN THANET WIMarion Rose welcomed members to the October meeting and,

following a rousing rendition of “Jerusalem”, the evening’s speaker,Eileen Booker, was introduced.

Eileen’s “Crafts for Christmas” was extremely well received by all as shedemonstrated quick, easy and reasonably-priced ways to make numerous lovelyChristmas tree, table and house decorations.

The Minster Institute’s Dabble Day is on the 3rd November with Pottery,Beading, First Aid in the Home and Glass Painting on offer. The next SunshineClub outing is to Bladbean Gardens. The three options for the venue of theBirthday Dinner in February 2013 were discussed.

After refreshments, Marion reminded members of Minster WI’s annualmeeting, on the 13th November, during which committee members and officerswill be elected for the following year. A show of hands decided that a choice ofcake or cheese, with wine or fruit juice will be served on that evening. TheChristmas Party (on 11th December) was discussed and donations for thehome-cooked food, together with hamper donations, were requested.Entertainment for the Party remains a mystery but Marion was assured by theCommittee that it was in hand!!

Marion put forward an idea that we should become a Link WI with NorthTonbridge WI and it was generally thought to be a good thing to twin with thatInstitute. Dorothy Douse has been nominated for the NFWI Board of Trustees.

Before the raffle, Marion asked that the Minutes of the last meeting be approvedand seconded, she then confirmed that November’s meeting will be on the 13th.

October’s meeting closed at approximately 9.25 pm.Other regular activities, held in the Village Hall Committee room, are:Darts, every Tues 2 – 4 pmCoffee & Chat (every 3rd Thurs. 10 am – 12 noon) Nov’s = 15thGames Evening (every 4th Wed. 7.30 – 10 pm) Nov’s = 28th

MINSTER MAYHEMShave had to be (hopefully) temporarily suspended as there is a

lack of young people participating. This is disappointing to the dancerand musicians who have enjoyed being part of it for the last 5 years.

If you are interested please get a message to me on 821795 or via Karen atAttwells. Dominique

MINSTER SHOW AGM (SHORT REPORT)The Committee were sad to see only 1 new outside of committee

person attending. This is a public meeting for you to air your viewsand make suggestions!

Anyway rant over - the Show made £50 surplus this year. Many thanks to allof you, and you were numerous, who helped out or partook. There will be a copyof my full report posted onto the website soon.

The committee members are asprevious years with the addition ofLeanne from Envy; Lizzie andAnnabelle are also joining us as youngermembers' voice.

We were pleased with this year'sShow and from your feedback aroundthe Village you all enjoyed it as well.Which is why we do it.

Come and see our Santa at LateNight Shopping and keep in touch withyour ideas. Dominique

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Fish Bait Fly Tipper ProsecutedA Margate man who fly-tipped potentially hazardous fish bait

by-products has been fined £3,000 after being successfullyprosecuted by Thanet District Council.

Reginald Gary Wilson (27) of All Saints Avenue, Margateappeared at Canterbury Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 28 Augustand pleaded guilty to disposing of controlled waste. The offencewas contrary to Section 33 (1) a of the Environmental ProtectionAct 1990.

Wilson was fined £3,000 with £100 costs, plus £225 clean-upcosts and £15 victim surcharge, totalling £3,340.

Magistrates heard that on 4 November last year, council StreetScene officers were alerted to a fly-tip incident at Marsh FarmRoad, Minster - a local beauty spot.

The waste was discovered to be the by-product used in theproduction of fish bait, and included an estimated 100 plastic potsof rotting egg and three vegetable oil barrels. These were all pouredinto the watercourse that runs alongside Marsh Farm Road acrossan area exceeding six metres in length.

Marsh Farm Road had to be closed while the waste wasassessed, and the subsequent clean-up required work by the council,Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue and the Environment Agency.

Following detailed council-led investigations, Mr Wilson wasinterviewed under caution by council Street Scene officers. It wasdiscovered that he collected waste in a van from a localbait-producing company, even though he was not licensed to doso. CCTV evidence was used in compiling the evidence for theprosecution.

Leader of the Council, and Cabinet Member for Corporateand Regulatory Services, Cllr Clive Hart said, “The council hasa zero tolerance attitude towards fly-tipping, and we will nothesitate to prosecute offenders. Such activity is simply inexcusable.

“The waste left at Marsh Farm Road spoiled a picturesquepart of Thanet, but we will vigorously pursue any incidentswhenever and wherever they take place. I hope that the fineimposed by magistrates in this latest court case will act as a suitabledeterrent to those tempted to ruin our area through fly-tipping.”

Minster MattersI so love this village, and really do care.I honestly would not want to live anywhere but here.I have written before that Minster really Matters.We have a really welcomed newsletterwhere anyone can natter.I mean we can send in to the Editor, interesting facts.About things that are to happen or have happened, aboutthis or that.Our village has everything most people need.For entertainment and for fulfilling the need to feed.We are fortunate to have friendly people about us,and walks along tracks to countryside.That give all the views of sea and ocean and horizons farand wide.If one is poorly, help is at hand, and we have anancient Church and Abbey, on consecrated land.To live in this village of Minster, I honestly believe.Is a blessing we should cherish, and you and myself I donot deceive.Yvonne Chapman

Important Information re: FireworksFireworks often play a big part in celebrations like BonfireNight, Diwali and Chinese New Year.

However, fireworks are explosives and as they burn atsuch high temperatures they need careful handling and storage.

Don’t buy fireworks from anywhere you’re not sureabout, like a van or a temporary, unlicensed market stall.Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114 or with a CE mark –this shows that the firework meets British or European safetystandards.

If you are under 18 years of age you can’t:• buy fireworks• have possession of fireworks in public placesIf you do, the Police can give you an on-the-spot fine of£80Fireworks can be let off until 11pm except:• until midnight on Bonfire Night 5th November• until 1.00 am on New Year’s Eve, Diwali (13thNovember 2012) and Chinese New Year(10th February 2013)But must not be let off in the street or any other publicplace.Fireworks can only be bought:• between 15th October and 10th November• between 26th December and 31st December• three days before Diwali and Chinese New YearFor the rest of the year, you will only be able to buyfireworks from certain specialist licensed shops.Complaints about noise should be reported to the

Environmental Health Office of your local District Council.To report other concerns please call Trading Standards viaCitizens Advice Consumer Service on 08454 04 05 06.

Or, visit www.direct.gov.uk

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atOld Schools, Church Street,

Minster-in-Thanet CT12 4BXTea, Coffee & Light Refreshments Available

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

Watches, who now pay handsomely for good examples- as illustrations show

Please come and meet our Specialists,TONY PRATT and TINA RACKHAM

who will be available between 9.30am & 12.30pmto give Advice and Valuations

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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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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Morton’s ForkRESTAURANT AND BAR

Station Road, Minster 01843 823 000www.mortonsfork.co.uk

Shaun & Staffoffer you a very warm welcome

NEW LOOK * NEW CHEF * NEW MENUDon’t Forget Our FAMOUS SUNDAY CARVERY from 12.00noon

Open 8.45am for Breakfast Tues-SatLunch served from 12.00noon - Daily Specials

Dinner served from 6.30pmTea & Coffee served until 2.00pm

Coming soon lookout for our* Psychic Evening * Murder Mystery Dinner *

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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 –

age 4-11

Unlimited Indoor & Outdoor activitiesBreakfast out of School &

Holiday Club availableOpen days

Daily fresh cookedchoice of meals,fresh fruit and

salad.

Safe & Structuredenvironment

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

ANITA on 07950 448595

OFSTED judgement - Nov 2011

MinsterAn immaculately presented modern semi3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate W.C.Ground floor shower room/W.C.Lounge/diner, kitchen40 foot rear garden, garage and additional off-street parkingEPC=D

£220,000

SandwichA modern semi-detached house situated in asmall residential cul-de-sac within easy reach ofthe town centreLiving room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom3 bedrooms, bathroomGarden, off-road parking for 2 cars. EPC=C

£193,750

SarreAn attractive modern house built in a traditionalstyle on an exceptional development byMillwood Designer Homes3 reception rooms, 5 double bedrooms3 bath/shower rooms. Forecourt and doublegarage. Attractive gardens front and rear EPC=D

£645,000

SandwichStanding close to the banks of the River Stourand the picturesque quayside in the centre ofthe town. Living room with balconyKitchen/diner, study, garden room, utility,cloakroom, 4 bedrooms (one with en-suiteshower room), bathroom, integral garage,parking space, garden to rear. NO Onward Chain

£310,000

MinsterA well located semi detached family house havingbeen extended to rear.3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms pluskitchen/breakfast room, attractive wellmaintained garden. Pleasant views to the frontover neighbouring farmland and countrysideEPC=E

£199,000

AshAn early 19th century cottage offeringsurprisingly extensive accomodation within theheart of the village. Sitting room, study/bedroom 4,family room, dining room, kitchen, rear lobby andcellar. 3 further bedrooms (one with en-suiteshower cubicle) bathroom, enclosed courtyardgarden (approx 44ft x 23ft) parking area for 2/3cars, single garage. EPC=F

OIEO £285,000

Minster Office e: [email protected] 71 High St, Minster t: 01843 823200

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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 ADVICEA mind once stretched by a new idea

never returns to its original dimensions -

Oliver Wendell Holmes

TIGER’S TIPGreasing a cake tin?

Always use vegetable fats when greasingcake tins. Animal fats contain water and

salt which may cause sticking.

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 [email protected]

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KENS BIKESWant your bike repaired or serviced?

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

A Professional Service

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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

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* 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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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

 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/

MINSTER &MONKTON ROYALBRITISH LEGION

CLUB

A.G.M.Monday

19th November7pm

WINE AND WISDOM EVENINGIN AID OF MONKTON NATURE RESERVE

Saturday, 10th November 2012Monkton Village Hall

Questions start at 7:30pm,and event runs until 10:30pm(ish)

£5.50 per person, including Ploughman’s LunchBring your own drinks and glasses

Up to 8 people per team/table. Raffle with prizesPlease call 822 666 to book

SANDWICH AND DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETYST MARY’S ARTS CENTRE, SANDWICH

BAROQUE CORONATION MUSICWITH THE SANDWICH SINFONIA

Leader George SimpsonConductors Julian Sampson and Patrick Dunn

Tuesday, 20th November, 7:30pmChoral music by Handel, Purcell, Blow and Child, including

Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems Zadok the Priest, My Heart isinditing, The King shall rejoice and Let thy hand be strengthened

with orcehstral music including “The Arrival of the Queen ofSheba”.

Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door,from Lady Elegance (6 King Street, Sandwich),

choir members and Mervyn Jones on 01304 620811.

THESPORTSMANCLIFFSEND01843 852547Ronnie and Teresa

Welcome You All23rd November 9.00pm

Bread & Butter Duo

Enjoying every moment

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Minster Matters 21November 2012

Tothill Street, Minster

What’s on:Monday

Bumps & Babies 9.30amFriendship Club 2.15pm

TuesdayParent & Toddlers 9.30am

Messy Church 3.30pm(first Tuesday of month)

WednesdayKeep Fit 10.15am

Home League 2.00pm

ThursdayPrayer group 9.15am(70 Monkton Road)

Sunday10.00am Family Worship6.00pm Evening Worship

For further details contact:Captain’s

Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves 822308 or 825178

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

Church Newsand Service Times

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

821250Sunday Services in

NOVEMBER4th November

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

6.30pm: Evensong

11th November9.00am: no service this week

10.45am: Remembrance Service

18th November9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am: Morning Worship

25th November9.00am: 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

Midday 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 monastic chapel.

4th November10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

11th November10.15am: Remembrance Service

18th November10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

25th November10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In

NOVEMBER

Ss. Ethelbert & Gertrude CatholicParish Ramsgate and Minster

Rev Marcus Holden [email protected]/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 the Minster Abbey entry below

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

Baptisms atMinster Parish Church

30th September: Jack Higgins

14th October: Ellie, Billy andTeddy Palmer-Cooper

At The Salvation ArmyTuesday 6th November

3.30pm-5.45pm

Come along as a family andenjoy time together doingcrafts, singing and share a

meal together.

A Christian Curch & Registered Charity214779 & in Scotland SC009359

An opportunity for usto remember

our departed loved onesat a special service at

St Mary’s Minster 7.30pmFriday 2nd November

“All Souls”

Advanced NoticeThe Lychgate

Civic Carol Service7.30pm

Tuesday 18th DecemberAll welcome

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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: [email protected]

Events / Sports

Minster Matters22 November 2012

MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesThe Friendly Bowls Club

Contact: 821447

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for NovemberCome 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/Wednesdays4th 6pm to 9pm Tues 6th 7pm to 10pm

11th 6pm to 9pm Wed 14th 7pm to 10pm

18th 6pm to 9pm Tues 20th 7pm to 10pm

25th No Bowls Tues 27th No Bowls

AbbeyPatchers

Annual ChristmasCraft Fair

Saturday 17th November9.00am - 1.00pm

OLD SCHOOLSChurch Street

Saturday Market - Refreshments

MINSTER CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLMOLINEUX ROAD, MINSTER IN THANET, KENT CT12 4PS

OPEN DAYSWednesday 28th November 2012

Tuesday 8th January 2013Is your child 4 years of age before

31st August 2013?If so they could start at our School in

September 2013Why not give your child a taste of the welcoming, creative

and challenging atmosphere that we enjoy atMinster Church of England Primary School?

Wendy Stone, Head Teacher and Alison Goodman, Head ofFoundation Stage, will be taking groups of parents and

children around the school at various times during the day.Please telephone the School Office to make an

appointment on 01843 821384.

MINSTER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR

Friday 7th DecemberMinster Primary School

3.30pm until 5pm

Visit ByFather Christmas, Minster School Choir

&Bucking Rodeo Reindeer!

Tombola - BBQ - Bouncy Castle - Crafts Raffle - Sweets - Hoopla - Hook a Duck

Tattoos - Cakes - Face PaintingTeas, Coffees and Mince Pies - Candy Floss

CHRISTMAS WILL SOON BE HERE!It’s still not too late to make a Christmas ShoeboxThe Shoeboxes will be distributed to children living in poverty in Africa,

Asia and Europe by Smile International in December (Charity Number1079730). Smile International is a charity passionate about helping to relievesuffering and poverty through the distribution of humanitarian aid; the ChristmasShoeboxes are one of their projects. For more information, please seewww.smileinternational.org

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

Karen and Jenny at Attwells newsagents have once again kindlyvolunteered to act as a collection point for shoeboxes or donation of contents.Alternatively, you can deliver them to Mary Lord at 33 Tothill Street (leavein the front porch) or to me at 101 Tothill Street.

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, along withstationery packs specially-made by Karen and Jenny).

In grateful anticipation, Kate HumphreysREMEMBER - CLOSING DATE IS30th NOVEMBER - THANK YOU

Phoenix Cup - Sunday 18th NovemberStart 6pm

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SANDWICH FARMERS’ MKTLast Saturday of each Month

Guildhall, Cattle MarketFurther information from

Melanie Clarkson 01304 617 197 [email protected]

CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKTLast Sunday of each Month

Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanadefor further info contact

June Chadband226033

[email protected]

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 HEALTHY WALKmeets at Minster School on

Thursday mornings (term time only)at 9.00am 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

Minster & MonktonHorticultural Society

NEXT MEETINGWEDNESDAY 21st NOVEMBER

VILLAGE HALL7.30pm

“Questions and Answers”An evening with

STEVE BRADLEYfrom the Radio Kent

Sunday Gardening Phone-in

Come along with your gardeningproblems written down

and see if Steve can solve themAll welcome - visitors £1

What’s On…

Minster Matters 23November 2012

Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s Section

NEXT MEETING - AGMMonday 12th November

7.30pm

CHRISTMAS FAYREFriday 23rd November

7.30pm

Raffle prizes needed for all meetings

For further informationplease contact

Miriam Smith on 822589

MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPELTWINNING ASSOCIATION

Annual General MeetingLibrary & Neighbourhood Centre

Friday 16th November 7.30 pmThe Chairs report and the accounts

for the year will be presentedA committee and officers will be electedThe current Chair already having advised

that he will not stand againAny resolutions will be considered

Please support the associationand help to plan the next year

Tothill Street Minster

FRIENDSHIP EVENINGSaturday 3rd November 6.30pm

An entertaining evening ofMusic, Song and Fun,

and IT’S FREE

Sunday 4th November10.30am & 6.00pm

Worship led by special guestMajor Carol Ainsworth

EVERYONE IS INVITED TOCOME AND JOIN WITH US

Saturday, 24th November10.00am-12.30pm

Gifts, crafts, bric a brac,cakes & refreshments

Come and enjoy the preparationsfor the festive season.

MINSTER W.I.Next Meeting

Tuesday 13th November7.30pm - Village Hall

Village Hall Committee RoomDarts, every Tues 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Coffee and ChatThursday 15th November

10.00am - 12.00noonAll welcome

Games EveningWednesday 28th November

7.30pm - 10.00pm

Next Meeting14th November 2.00pm

St Mary’s Church

SATURDAY MARKETNext Market

17th November (3rd Saturday)We regret that the Saturday Market

may be cancelled UFN after ChristmasWe say Thank You to all our loyal

supporters over the years

SOUP ON WEDNESDAYSoup will recommence on

8th November 12.00noon - 1.00pmOld SchoolsAll welcome

MINSTERCHANGE RINGERSSt Mary’s ChurchRinging Practice on

Wednesdays 19:30 to 21:00find us on the web at:

http://bell-tower.co.uk/minster/and for further information email:

[email protected]

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WINTERShort Mat bowling, Club games, Friendly games,

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ST NICHOLAS ART GROUPSt Nicholas Village Hall, The Length, St NicholasEVERY THURSDAY from 10.30am until 1.00pm

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LIBRARY HOMEWORK CLUBJust a reminder to parents that the library offers

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A week in a life of a prefect!First you have to get an application form from Mrs.Dolman and explain why you want to be a prefect andwhat you will be good at.Once you have given the application form to Mrs. Dolmanshe then interviews you and decides who is going to be aprefect.After she has decided who is going to be a prefect shethen tells you who they are and you get your badge!In assembly you get to sit on bench and you also docorridor duty! Also you help year R’s and you have tobe a good role model for the school.

By Stacie Holland

Ballroom dancingThese are ball room dances that people do on days out!Fast dances Slow dances

The cha cha The JiveThe quick step The Lindy HopThe fox trotThe MamboThe PasodobleThe RumbaThe Sexy sambaThe tangoThe Viennese waltzThe Waltz

By Grace

Cool SentencesWe interviewed some people who gave us some wordsand we put them together to make this paragraph.In the winter time, Carly Ray Jackson went to the beachwith her parents.Her Dad asked her “What is your favorite food?”Carly said “Strawberries”.Carly saw a dog , she was scared, so she ran away.Her trousers got very muddy, as she had ran throughsome muddy puddles.

By Ebony and Annabelle (YR6)

World of minecraftMinecraft is a game where you place blocks to createbuildings. You can get it on many consoles like Xbox I-pad and lots of other consoles.Minecraft can be a game of survival or you can be oncreative which means you have everything available andwill be safe.It is a really good game and people have lots of funplaying it.

By Amber Gibbs and Bryony Jay

Interview about football.I went down to the weather pitch and interviewed somepeople about football to see how much they actually likedit this is what we asked them do you enjoy playingfootball on the weather pitch?Stan and Tommie both said “yes we do really enjoyplaying football on the weather pitch.”We asked them why do you enjoy playing football on theweather pitch?They both said “because we enjoy playing with our mates”After that we asked how often do you play football on theweather pitch?Daniel said “Every lunch time not on Tuesday orWednesday though.”Then I asked Daniel why do you decide to play football?He said “Because we love the team work and we lovekicking and running with the ball.”I have now found out all the information I need.

By Ebony O’Reilly

Which team do you support?● Arsenal● Tottenham● Manchester United● Manchester City● Wolves● Liverpool● Chelsea● West Ham

(I support Chelsea)By Annabelle Fleming

Kids Survey.Do you like this school? Why?What does this school have that you like so much?What can this school Improve?What subject do you like the most?When you first came to this school what was your firstweek like? By Hannah Prentis.

Minster school!!I’ve been interviewing children about what they likeabout the school and how they approach it. All theseanswers are true.

1. Some people like the school because, there arefun playgrounds,

2. There are always friendly children around,3. This school is a relaxing school/ there are no

hard pressures,4. You get to see your friends everyday,5. There are lots of awesome playgrounds,6. And there are sweet teachers.7. Some subjects are very popular

like:art,P.E,ICT,and maths8. Other subjects are un-popular

like:Science,Literacy.By Hannah Prentis.

Year 5Year 5 is a cool place you get to be a P.A.L.s that meansplay activity leaders, the teachers are called Miss Hawesand Miss Theoff. The teacher’s assistants are called MrsCob and Mrs Qwenny. The P.E. Teacher is Miss Hawes. By Lani Redgewell

Editors this monthBryony Jay

andGrace McDonald

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