Minster Matters Issue 147

Issue Number 147: May 2013ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

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Closing Date 30th JuneSee centre pages of this issue

MINSTER SHOWSCHEDULE LAUNCHSATURDAY 11th MAY

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Tothill Street10.00am to 12.00noon

Are you a Business in Minsteror one of the smaller surrounding villages ?

Would you like to be part of the newMINSTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ?

Why ?To be part of a resident’s directory of local trades and services,be advertised and promoted at local events, gain peer support,

increase business to business communicationas well as be included in a new glossy leaflet.

All the activities and resources are designed to increase tradeto Minster Business Association Members.

Come to the Registration Meeting on

Thursday 9th May at 19:30at the Sports Pavilion, St Mildred’s Road, Minster

for more information and registration

Minster Parish Councilnext meeting will be held on:

Tuesday 7th May @ 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]: June 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

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: http://freegle.in/thanetMobility Scooters & Wheelchair(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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15/18 Playhouse Calendar Girls 616 W.I. Coffee and Chat 2817 Bowls Club - ABBA Tribute 2818 PLG Spring Fayre & Bazaar 2719 Twinning Anniversary - France 2822 Horticultural Society Meeting 2822 W.I. Games Evening 2826 Macmillan Coffee Morning - Holiday Inn 20

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EDITORIALRadio spot on Academy FM was a bit of a disaster

for me last month as I turned up at the studio withoutany magazines or my crib sheets. Howard made me siton the naughty step, with a reminder that I must dobetter this month. Luckily I had taken along Stuart andMark who got a good plug in for their fundraising eventsin aid of Children with Cancer. More on their exploits in the LondonMarathon next month.

We also had 2 of the cast of Calendar Girls come along to promote theirplay which is on at the Village Hall in May, so it wasn’t an entirely wastedjourney.

I’m expecting Alex, from the Twinning, and maybe Stuart and Mark tocome along with me this month. Alex to promote the Twinning Associationand Stuart and Mark to give us an update on both their run and how the

funds are mounting up.Thank you to everyone who sent in an entry for the Air Show Tickets, I was pleased to

find so many envelopes waiting for me when I got back from holiday. A winner has beendrawn and I can announce them to be Mr. R. Stone of Monkton Road. Well done to youand you should receive your tickets in the post direct from Heritage Events.

The answers for those who are still scratching their heads were as follows: 1/ ‘Arise toProtect’; 2/ Fire Services Central Training Establishment; 3/ G-VLCN; 4/ KLM - Fokker 70- Schipol, Amsterdam; 5/ Any of the events listed at www.heritage-events.co.uk/. Wewere quite particular on what we accepted as correct answers especially to question 2which had to read as the answer above. Some told us KLM were using Boeing 737’s buttheir official website says they are using Fokker 70’s and is was definitely a Fokker 70 thatmade the first official flight into Manston so this was the only answer we accepted. Thankyou to Heritage Events for helping us stage this competition and for so generously givingus the tickets, maybe we can do it all again the next time you hold an Air Show here!!

The new Minster Business Association looks like it‘s now coming to fruition so if yourun any type of business, however large or small, in Minster or any of the surroundingvillages, you’d do well to sign up to the association and enjoy the benefits of membership.Registration forms are available from Attwells Newsagents, Minster Matters, or via emailfrom [email protected] and the next open meeting is the ‘RegistrationMeeting’ on Thursday 9th May, 7.30pm at the Sports Pavilion, Recreation Ground, StMildred’s Road, Minster. Hope to see you there!

Well, that’s it, I’ve said just about all I had to say, except to just send my condolencesto those who havelost loved ones orfamily membersrecently, especiallyto those I knowpersonally who havesubmitted reports offamily memberswho have recentlypassed away, mythoughts are withyou all at this sadtime.

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SAD DEMISE OF A MUCH LOVED BUSINESSBy now it’s widely known in Minster

that the Gossip Shop has closed. Althoughthe eventual closure had been accepted -albeit sadly - nevertheless a ‘send off’ hadbeen arranged for Friday 5th April, alsoa dinner on Easter Monday (postponedfrom Saturday 23rd March due to snow).Imagine the surprise (shock?) whenbetween 12 noon and the afternoon ofThursday 28th March the ring was pulled

(with approx 4 hours warning) and that morning had in fact been it’s final opening!Whether people visited the Gossip Shop or not, Minster has been lessened by

its closure - a focal point not only for all who visited, but to those passing throughthe village. However, the friendships made will not disappear thanks to Teresa,Julie and Bonnie, who with hard work and cheerfulness made the Gossip Shop agreat meeting place.

Doors close - others open and good wishes are sent to Julie and Bonnie and the“Mad Hatter”.

An Ex. Gossip Shopper

BEWARE A SCAM!It has come to our notice that there is a possible scammer using Minster Matters

as an ‘in’ to get unsuspecting advertisers to part with some of their hard earned cash.One of our regular advertisers reported to us he had received a phone call purportingto come from an Anti-Bullying Group who said they were working with us to promoteanti-bullying and would he like to be part of the campaign by taking advertisingspace in a national journal to complement an article they were running with us hereat Minster Matters. Luckily he smelled a rat when he asked for the name of thejournal and the group’s phone number as it showed on his phone as ‘withheld’. Hesaid they refused to give him this information but then asked for a cheque for £150which he politely refused.

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MINSTER PLAYHOUSELast Call for Calendar Girls!

As you may know, your village drama group, Minster Playhouse, will be staging TimFirth’s hugely successful play, Calendar Girls in the Village Hall on Wednesday May 15th,through to Saturday May 18th.

The play tells the true story of a group of women from a Yorkshire village Women’sInstitute who do something a little different for their WI calendar and bare all, so as to raisemoney to buy a settee for the visitor’s room of their local hospital. The fund-raising is inorder to commemorate the husband of one of the ladies, who dies of Leukaemia.

The rapport between the women creates some hilarious comic scenes, and also, at times,some heart-rending moments of poignancy as her friends combine to support the bereavedwidow. Calendar Girls is one of the few plays in which you will have tears in your eyes ofboth sadness and of joy.

Minster Playhouse will be donating part of the proceeds from ticket and program salesto Lymphoma and Leukaemia Research, the original Calendar Girls supported charity.

Tickets are still available for each of the evening performances, but unfortunately, theSaturday Matinee show is sold out. Please call the Box Office on 01843 220208 to reserveyour seat – they are going fast.

Last Call for Calendar Girls, but the first announcement that Minster Playhouse will bepresenting Oscar Wilde’s classic farce, The Importance of Being Earnest, on WednesdaySeptember 25th through to Saturday 28th.

Further announcements coming soon to village notice boards, shop windows and MinsterMatters.

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MINSTER-IN-THANET WITuesday 9th April at 7.30 saw the opening of Minster WI’s

monthly meeting with the usual rendition of Jerusalem. President,Marion Rose, welcomed everyone and, after various announcements,

reminded members to read the Minutes and Treasurer’s report of the Marchmeeting, displayed on the Board’s table.

Marion Bullard then introduced David Fagg from the Kent, Surrey & SussexAir Ambulance Trust. After his most informative account of the valuable workcarried out by the Trust, it was very clear that the inhabitants of Kent, and theother two counties, owe the Trust a great deal. Following member’s questionsJane Hammond, on behalf of the members, thanked him for a really interestingtalk.

After refreshments, Marion requested suggestions for activities in the secondhalf of the monthly meetings to prevent things becoming “samey”. Suggestionswere also requested for activities at Coffee & Chat mornings (held on 3rd Thursdayevery month) and for venue ideas and helpers for the Sunshine Club outings. Sheparticularly thanked Dorothy Butterworth for her hard work in organising thoseoutings in the past.

Marion reminded the meeting of the special production of Calendar Girls onSaturday 18th May at the Village Hall, when our WI is providing cream teasfor the matinee performance. She then outlined details of the Garden Morning &Treasure Hunt on Saturday 8th June @ 10-10.30 am with a Ploughman’s Lunchat The Old Schools @ 12-12.30 pm ish. Tickets are £5 including lunch. Theevent is a change from the usual June Coffee morning and the Committee hopethis important fund-raising event will be an enjoyable success.

Next month, on 7th May, is our Resolutions Meeting when we do not have aspeaker. Members will discuss “the decline of our high streets and town centres”.With a show of hands everyone selected their choice of refreshment on that evening– either wine and cheese or cake and a hot drink!

April’s meeting closed, after an amusing story from the President, at 9.55 pm.

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MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNING ASSOCIATIONSpring has sprung at last!!As mentioned in last months MM, I have to say what a grand evening we all had at the quiz on 16 March, where an

overall profit of almost £300 was raised. Well done everyone who contributed to the success of this event.· Christine Lynch for being Quiz master and for her excellent catering skills· Royal British Legion for the use of their facilities · Vicki for her scrumptious cakes· Carol and Malcolm Bubb for promoting the raffle · Everyone who participated and· Those who kindly donated prizes

The quiz had a French flavour to it and the evening ended in a tie breaker. Carol and Malcolm’s team just took the edge with Alex andDale’s team missing out by a breath. However, it has spurred them on to return to the next quiz which we hope to organise for Octobertime, where they have designs for victory themselves!!

19 May, Anniversary Day in France: A full coach is all set for the off for a day of musical entertainment, fun and lunch, kindlyprovided by our hosts in Armbouts Cappel. You can still join us if you wish to travel separately, but we still need to know numbers forcatering needs. (Ring Carol: 07745 683 466)

9 June, Fun Day. Minster Rec, Midday, Free Entry: I’m sure this date is already in your diary. On the day there will be a bar andrefreshments, music, a car boot sale (Pitches £5 pre-booked or £7 on the day).Car boots are always popular, so pop into your attic, sortout your unwanted goods and turn them into ££££s. We have Joey the Clown doing animal balloons, the possibility of face painting,bouncy castle, a bowling game, a superb raffle, plant stall and more.

We have acquired some medieval type stocks and we’re looking for a willing person to be the victim! Sorry, the volunteer! Do youknow some fun loving individuals prepared to do 15 minute stints each?

How about booking a pitch yourself, maybe sell some handicrafts? The prices are the same as the boot sale pitches.We advise everyone to bring a brolly – not because we think it will rain, but because we have a competition for the best dressed brolly.

(and besides, it may come in handy!) Ideally the winner of each category (children and adults) will be judged for their most innovativehand made decorations. Judging will hopefully be done by our French friends.

We also are trying to arrange press coverage for the afternoon, so do your best.Please ring Bernie if you wish to provide any musical talent: 07814 214 993

Ring Alex for booking any pitches: 07903 882 640 Call Carol for stock volunteers: 07745 683 466Thank you for all interested parties.Et maintenant pour tous ceux qui s'intéressent à la France, la langue, le pays, ou quoi que ce soit qui concerne la France et les

Francais, est-ce-qu'il y a quelque chose que vous voudriez lirer dans MM? Si c'est le cas, pouvez-vous contacter Alexandra au 07903882640 et lui donner vos idées? Nous voudrions vraiment élever le profil de l'Assocation de Jumelage! Merci beaucoup.

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Thank yous…

We would like to thank the person who found our cat, which had unfortunatelybeen run over and had not survived her injuries. She had been missing for a weekand we had been searching for her during that time. Every pet has a loving familyand our children have been very worried and upset. We felt so grateful thatsomeone had taken the time to leave her body at Eagle Vets, who then kindlylooked after her and contacted us.

Once again thank you to everyone involved.Ben, Sue, Thomas, Katie and Amelie Whelan

Thank you from Jean & JackieHope all is ok in Minster. We are both keeping ourselves busy and not missing

work, though we miss you all.We would like to say thank you to everyone for their good wishes and for

our cards and gifts. As well as a thank you to everyone who made our eveningat the New Inn so enjoyable.

Thank you, Jean and Jackie

Audrey’s and Shirley’s Charity DanceOn behalf of the Patient Liaison Group I would like to express our sincere

thanks to you and all those who attended the dance at the Village Hall on Saturday6th April for their generous donation and support.

It was extremely appreciated and will definitely help us achieve our targetwell within our anticipated timescale.

We are overwhelmed by the support we get within the village and continuallygain strength and encouragement from this.

Thank you all very much.,Ken Self, Chairman/Treasurer

Thank you from Church Wardens, St. Mary’s Church, MinsterWe would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all who helped with and came

to the Easter Market. It was a great success and we raised a wonderful total of£650 towards church funds.

We will be holding a Summer Market on Saturday 13th July in the OldSchools at 10a.m.

We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for your continuedsupport. Sue Jezzard & Fran Kimmons

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SPECIAL THANKS TO REV. CANON BOB COLESIt is with sadness but immense gratitude that I write this piece.Bob has been our Priest in Charge for the past seventeen years and has

become a huge part of our village community. We will miss him as he nowleaves us to enjoy his well deserved retirement.

During his time in Minster and with the Wantsum Group of Churches, wehave seen our regular Sunday congregations swell and young families growand mature, with children starting at Sunday School, going on to Confirmation,and some being married by Bob. He has certainly had a spiritual influence onhundreds of children; becoming a regular visitor to the village school andofficiating at many assemblies and school church services over the years andthe children all know him as “Bob”.

Bob has been instrumental in bringing together the community forRemembrance Sunday too, working closely with the British Legion in Minsterand the Salvation Army and other churches. We saw the church full to burstinglast November and this is something that we hope will continue.

Bob has also been a key figure in the organisation of the annual OpenGardens event, something that we now enjoy as a village. This year OpenGardens is on 15th/16th June and we hope that it will be well supported as inprevious years.

Over the past seventeen years many improvements have been made to thefabric of St Mary’s Church including the installation of an effective heatingsystem making services such as Remembrance are a much more enjoyableexperience. The ongoing work on the church building has also assured that thebuilding will continue to serve the local community in future. None of thiswould have been possible without the tireless dedication of Bob and formerChurchwarden Paul Willins.

The 5th May is Rogation Sunday. The custom of “beating the bounds” wassomething that Bob re-introduced and is a wonderful day walking through thefour parishes of the Wantsum Group stopping for food and prayer along theway. If you would like to join us or want to know more please see details atthe back of church or in Minster Matters.

As a Community we certainly have a lot to acknowledge and thank Bobfor. As Church family we will try to continue all the good work that he hasdone. All services at Minster will continue as usual with clergy and Lay Readersfrom the Wantsum Group and some visiting priests taking the services. ForWeddings, Baptisms and Funerals please direct all enquiries to 01843 821250.

Finally, we all wish Bob well for a very long, happy and healthyRetirement. May God be with him always.

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New Beginnings for The Bell Inn - Your Support NeededTo the editor, Minster MattersWhen we arrived in Minster in 2005, the Bell was a well-run and

popular pub, and a credit to its landlords, Alex and Ian Young.Since their retirement its fortunes have declined and most of

its clientèle have moved to other pubs, especially to the newly refurbishedand excellent New Inn.

However, this village used to support three pubs easily, and theeconomic climate and the smoking ban notwithstanding, I believe that itstill can.

However, if the Bell does not get some support from the village itmay well close for good, and I doubt that there is anyone in Minster whowould like to see that site vacant permanently.

The Bell has re-opened under the care of temporary landlords, Daveand Alli, who are much more in the spirit of the Youngs andtheir predecessors, and are trying to take the Bell back to its heyday.

In the interest of the Village it would be sensible to give these goodpeople some active support in their efforts and give the Bell, and its food,a try.

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Your Letters…

Grievance of Garden LoverI am a resident of Molineux Road and I am fed up with dog owners

who are dumping their dog poo bags in my garden, please have somerespect and put it in a bin provided for this purpose.

If you feel there are not enough bins provided for this purpose pleasefill in the questionnaire that was in last copy of Minster Matters and havea moan in the relevant section !!

Many thanksGarden Lover of Molineux Road

THE MOTHERS’ UNION FELLOWSHIP GROUPA short Service led by our Vicar was held on Monday 25th March to

close our Mothers union Branch, but to re-open as a fellowship group.We will continue to meet regularly in church or one of our homes andwill always welcome newcomers.

For more information please contact Janet on 821313

Jean Meek and JackieWetherilt met with theirwork colleagues’, friendsand family at The New Innfor their “Leaving Do” andwere presented with a veryspecial cake (pictured) andsmart travel bags for theirexcursions, to wherever,now they are retired.

Everyone enjoyed therelaxed and happy evening in a pleasant congenial venue. Theywill be much missed in Minster.

“FAREWELL TO OUR TWO LIBRARIANS”

MAD HATTERS TEA SHOPIt was so sad to see the Gossip Shop's closed doors.What are we all going to do to meet pals as before.Then a wonderful idea, Julie and Bonnie evolved.The Mad Hatters' Tea Shop - and way and behold.

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and demolished two scrumptious cakes.Yvonne Chapman

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MINSTER BOWLS CLUBAs the Indoor season ends on a high so we start planning and playing

outdoors.

The Short Mat Finals were played on the 6th and 7th April, winners and runnersup on those days were:

Wednesday Pairs; P. Churchley & I. Rouse, Runners Up; B. & S. DavisSingle Gender Pairs; B. Hedges, & G. Hibbert, Runners Up; T. Elson, & R.

HarrisMixed Pairs; M. & B. Hedges, Runners Up; G & G.J. HibbertMen’s Pairs; B. Davis & G. Hibbert, Runners Up; T. Elson & D. CarterLadies Singles; P. Boldock, Runner Up; M. HedgesMen’s Singles; B. Hedges, Runner Up; I. RouseAlso congratulations to both the ‘Abbots’ and the ‘Monks’ on their final EKSM-

BA league positions, 2nd and 3rd respectively, the ‘Abbots’ gaining promotion fornext season.

As a full member of the club it is free to bowl every day in roll ups with friendsor by yourself. Where else can you have the exercise and opportunity to improveyour health, your game, and in a happy atmosphere. There is a small charge forcasual bowlers and Non full Members.

It’s not too late to book up for the TASTER DAYS. Why not make it anouting for the whole family? We would prefer advance notice of your visit. Ifyou are free on one or all of the days please come along. The dates are everySunday through May, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, 10.00am until 12.00noon. Bowlsare available but please wear smooth soled shoes (a few may be available to borrowfor each session). Your lungs and body will benefit from the free air and exercise,followed by a bacon roll and a cup of tea.

Forthcoming events:Friday 17th May, ABBA TRIBUTE. We have reserved a few tickets for friends

and supporters in Minster. Price £16 each including a fine buffet supper. This will bea great evening. Please contact Glynne on 821221

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Are you wild about your garden…?If so, Kent Wildlife Trust would like to hear about it through its annual wildlife-friendly gardening awardsscheme - run in partnership with some local authorities.

The scheme is free to enter and open to any type of garden in Kent, regardless of size - from a balconyto a baronial estate; courtyard to community allotment. Even a group of adjoining gardens could enter as awildlife-friendly neighbourhood.

Kent Wildlife Trust’s volunteer advisors aim to visit as many entrants as possible during the season. Theymay recommend the gardens for bronze, silver or gold certificates; but more importantly they give tips andadvice as to how the gardens can be made even more wildlife- friendly.

Gold winners also receive a coveted ‘blue plaque’ and may be put forward for a “special award” such as:

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…and new for 2013:● The Garden with the Best Buzz! sponsored by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Certificates and plaques will be presented at special events run in conjunction with partners during Octoberand November.

Entry forms are available either online at www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk or by telephoning 01622 662012.The closing date for entries is 30th June.

We are also keen to hear from gardeners/enthusiasts who would be interested in training to becomevolunteer wildlife gardening advisors. For more information please [email protected] or telephone 01622 662012.

PHOTO: Just some of the coveted ‘blue plaques’ © Kent Wildlife Trust

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LONDON MARATHON 2013, FUND RAISINGFOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER.

Mark Padfield and Stuart Lamb have been training hard allyear to run the London Marathon to raise funds for Childrenwith Cancer on Sunday 21st April 2013. By the time this goesto print they should have both completed the run. We will catchup with them in next month's addition to see how they got on,on the day and see how much they’ve managed to raise for sucha worthy cause.

On Saturday the 30th April the lads with help from Julie,Gary and Christine from the Royal British Legion held a quiznight. The evening was a huge success and there were 25 teams

who took part in thefun. The highlight ofthe evening was theCharity Auction of asigned Stoke Cityfootball shirt whichwas won by MrColin L Sackett, whowon the auction at£210 and then kindlyupped the donationto £250 after thehammer, had fallen.

On the night we managed to raise a staggering £1600, so wewould like to thank all of the kind generous villagers, friendsand family for coming together and raising such an impressiveamount. With special thanks to all the local businesses andpeople who also donated such great raffle and auction prizes.

On Saturday 6th April Mark and I organized a Charity GolfDay that was held at St Augustine's Golf Club. Every one ofthe 84 golfers taking part had a fantastic day, the sun was outand we managed to raise £3385. We would like to thank KevinSmith and Steve Cliffe from Cliffe’s Butchers in Minster forall their support and help on the day. Without their support theday would not have been a success.

Our running total for Children with Cancer stands at £4985so we are already over our target of £4000 which we are sohappy with. If anyone would still like to sponsor us then youcan use the link below to do so online.

uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/PadfieldandlambThanks so much for everyone's support; it has been

overwhelming!Mark and Stuart

LOCALISM IN ACTIONSo the Government

and the Planners keeppushing the idea of“Localism” and we all sitback to wait for someoneelse to make it happen. Inthe village of Minsterthere is no suchcomplacency.

The members of itsCommunity Led PlanSteering Group have beenfired with enthusiasm toget their Parish Plan upand running and duringlast week a group ofvolunteers visited allhouses in Minster - 1600of them, to remind

everyone to get their completed Questionnaires returned sothat the data collected can be analysed, made sense of andform the basis of an explanation of “how the village worksnow and sees itself developing during the next ten years.”

The cheerful collectors in their hi-viz jackets thoroughlyillustrated the good cross section of the community withyouth, Parish Councillors, grandparents etc. all collecting…..

More than that and in order to save the considerable costof having the data analysed by outside professionals, severalmembers of the group have offered their expertise in datacrunching and will be doing the job themselves.

Amazingly, they will also be preparing much of thepresentation material for the Plan themselves. The finisheddocument will surely be truly representative of very localinput and Kent County Councillor Charles Hibberd has saidit may become the future blueprint for other Kent ParishPlans.

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE IN THEVILLAGE WHO SHARED IN THIS EXPERIENCE ANDTOOK THE TROUBLE TO COMPLETE THEIRQUESTIONNAIRES!

Minster Community Led Steering Group

FAREWELL TO

TONY (ANTHONY)SLAUGHTER

Tony, who ran W.G.Slaughter Jeweller andWatchmaker in Monkton Rdfrom the mid-1970s until2003, died on 29 March. (Hisfather, William, opened andran the same business fromthe early 1930s.)

The funeral was held atBarham Crematorium on23rd April.


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AMBER’S ADVICEHappiness is a butterfly which, when

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ALBERT JAMES CORNELIUS13/5/1926 - 5/4/2013

Bert passed away peacefully at the Pilgrims Hospice.Greatly loved and missed by all the family and

everyone who knew him.Thanks go to all the nurses and Doctor Elliot for their

kindness,care and support.

MAUREEN ALICE BYWAY30/7/1930 - 15/4/2013

The family would like to say a huge thank you to allthe Hospice nurses and Doctor Elliot for their kindness,care and support throughout her illness.

Greatly loved and missed by everyone who knewher.

WILLIAM GREENPassed away 19 March aged 97 years.The family of Bill Green wish to thank everyonefor their kindness in their sad loss. He was well

loved.Sincerely Mary Green

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THANET EARTH SCHOOLS RECIPECOMPETITION 2013.

Billy, Phoebe and Niamh at Thanet College.I am always delighted at the response we have from our

children at Minster School, when we send out the ThanetEarth Recipe Competition letters. We have been fortunateenough to have had children in the final ‘Cook-off’ for threeyears now. I would like to say a huge well done to everyonewho entered the competition this year. We had lots of fantasticrecipes, they all sounded delicious. The judges were veryimpressed with the standard of entries this year.

Billy Vinson, Phoebe Bullard and Niamh O’Shea wereall lucky enough to reach the final at Thanet College, and Iwas lucky enough to be there with them.

Billy cooked his ‘Billy’s BBQ Surprise’, which werechicken kebabs and salad. Billy said ‘It was really exciting;it was great fun cooking in a restaurant kitchen. The bestpart for me was when I put my kebabs under the grill and Iwatched the top of the grill come down and there were flamesgoing onto the kebabs!’

Niamh impressed the judges with her Tomato and PepperTart with cucumber spaghetti salad; she was so confident inthe kitchen and produced a fantastic dish. Niamh told methat ‘it was fun; it was exciting to take part in the competitionagain. I was nervous but also looking forward to it at thesame time, because I knew what it is like in the kitchen. Thebest part was serving my dish to the judges.’

Phoebe won her age category, with her delicious ‘HealthyHeart Warmer’ soup; a yummy vegetable soup with cheesycroutons, Phoebe was really surprised when the judges saidshe had won and said that she would love to enter thecompetition again. Phoebe’s soup has been produced as arecipe card and will be in our local Tesco store soon, so keepa look out for it!

I was so impressed by the way all the children all cookedtheir dishes confidently, chatting to the judges when theycame to see them preparing the food, and enjoying theexperience.

Well done to you all and congratulations to Phoebe.Ali Gillatt, Family Liaison Officer,Minster Primary School

THANET ZONE 10 (RURAL AREA OF THANET)Would you like to see your street or road

covered by the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme?Can you help cover a street or road as a

Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, the job isnot very time consuming and it could help others.

The aim, in time, is to cover the whole of Minster.For more information please contact the Secretary

who will be pleased to help you.Tony Goodman, 47 Rose Gardenst: 822720 e: [email protected] we have Coordinators for, so far, are:Augustine Road, Burgess Close, Cornelis Drive, Egbert

Road, Fairfield Road, Glebe Court, Greenhill Close,Greenhill Gardens, High Street, Hill House Drive, MonktonRoad (part of), Norton Drive, Petts Crescent, Prospect Road,Rose Gardens, Semple Close, Singleton Close, SouthallClose, St Mildred’s Road, Station Road, Tothill Street (partof) and Watchester Lane.

MONKTON NATURE RESERVEOpen 7 days a week

10.00am to 3.00pm Winter (1st Nov to 30th April)10.00am to 4.00pm Summer (1st May to 31st October)

If the flag is flying we are there16 acres of chalk grasslands and woodland

An enjoyable place for all ages, including a fossiland natural history museum; bring along your fossil

and/or artefact to be identified.Tea and coffee facilities available to members;

activities for children available throughout the year.Reference library with natural history and local history books

and computers for use. A large selection of second handbooks and plants for sale.

Volunteers with a few hours a week to spareare welcome to come and see us -

you can help either inside or outside as you wishPlease contact 01843 822666 for further information


MINSTER MATTERS VOLUNTEER REQUIREDDo you fancy getting involved with the production of this

magazine?We have made this plea previously but so far we have not

had anyone wishing to take up the post. We are in need ofsomeone to come on board to assist in setting out the magazinearticles, getting those we have been sent to fit in the availablespace, whilst giving priority to those we consider of interest to ourreaders.

Amy, who does this at present, is willing to help train anyonewho may volunteer. It would suit someone who has somecomputer skills and a PC at home, with a willingness and abilityto learn. The position does require you to be available for theweekend that the magazine is prepared for print, which is usuallythe one following the 3rd Friday of each month, except December.

Possibly interested? Then please email either:Ray @ [email protected] orAmy @ [email protected]

We’re waiting to hear from you!!

Year 6 Victorian DayOn Monday 15th April Year 6 Minster Primary School had aVictorian day. Mr Marston and Miss Wilkinson pretended thatthey were old Victorian teachers. Most Year 6 children dressedup as Victorian girls and boys. We each had to bring in a pennyto be able to enter the school. If you didn’t bring in a penny youhad to wear the dunces hat. Most people did bring in a penny butthere were only a few people who didn’t bring in a penny.Both class teachers where really bossy - but they were onlypretending - some people even got scared of them butsometimes they couldn’t hold in their laughter. The girls had tosit on a different side to the boys - in Victorian days theynormally sat in different classes. In the middle of the day the girlshad to go in a class and put a book on their head, to make them

walk straight to act like a proper lady. Also the boyswent outside to march and walk like a proper man,they also had to do some press ups. We did all thisbecause we are learning about Queen Victoria

By Kyla-Marie Dawson and Georgina Graham

EnvironmentOur environment is under threat the smoke that comes out ofcar’s and factories can be dangerous for the environmentbecause of the gases they make. We are cutting down trees thatare very helpful to us because they produce a gas that we need.If we didn’t have rain forests we wouldn’t have many amazinganimals like the eye eye it would be extinct so protect theenvironment not just be careless protect by putting your litter inthe bin not the floor! If you see litter pick it up and save theenvironment right now!

By Millie

My Bizarre PetsI love my pets. I have a pet dog called Badger, Bob our stray cat,Pickles our rabbit, Freda our tortoise and Hammy my hamster.Badger our dog is the oldest pet in the house he is 14 and goingblind he also has arthritis, but despite his age he’s still like apuppy. Badger loves going on holiday to Devon to go and seethe donkeys in the donkey sanctuary. Bob is an adorable cat who is always friendly to others, he firstturned up when I was in year 3 when me and my Mum werecoming home from school, he’d been walking around our closefor ages no one knew who he belonged to, our next doorneighbour took him to the vet, no chip so he stayed with us.Pickles our rabbit came to us in February 2012 when my Mum’sfirst rabbit died. He’s really well behaved and loves cominginside, he loves our dog.Freda’s my Mums tortoise she chases people trying to get theirfeet she’s really old but still really cute.Last but not least Hammy the hamster, he’s mine and I got himfrom Pets at Home for my birthday ,he was plain white when Igot him but now he’s going ginger. When I first got him hechewed the box he came in and got out. He loves carrots andgrapes he’s very spoilt.All my pets have a really good life and are all special to me.

By Francesca Martin

RainRain falls clattering on the rooftop,Splashing in the streams,Making puddles on the ground,Little children splash in wellies,Everyone in waterproofs,Cold people in coffee shops having soup and warm drinks.

By Alice Cox

SpringSpring is so beautiful it really gives me joy.Seeing all the flowers grow and watching wildlife roam.The flowers bloom and rainbows cross the sky what joy it bringsto life.The trees begin to grow their leaves and clouds begin to fadeaway and blue skies appear.

By Annabelle Fleming.

Wobbly TeethWobbly teeth are very annoying when you don’t know how totreat them. If you ask your parents to have a look at it then theywill pull it out themselves. So if you have a wobbly tooth, don’task your mum or dad to pull it out!!(my dad offered to usepliers!!)

By Georgina Graham

Arianne’s SleepoverA few weeks ago, my friend Arianne had a sleepover with meand Katrina. We went to Arianne’s house after school and saidwhat we would do, then her parents took us to McDonalds andwe were in there on our own! We did mess about a bit! After,back at Arianne’s house, we got ready for bed. Katrina had agigantic teddy, called Fluffy! Then we put face masks on andpainted our nails whilst watching a movie! Falling asleep was alittle hard because me and Katrina were not tired but Ariannewas! So she fell asleep. It was a pretty crazy night! In themorning we had pancakes and skyped. Then it was time to gohome!

By Emily Smith

Heinz Beans!!Heinz Beans are very tasty on toast and on their own. Heinzhave brought out a new type of beans called Heinz 5 Beans.The new beans are very tasty and come in a black tin. They arecalled 5 Beans because it has 5 different types of beans in it.

By Alice Cox

Disney ChannelDisney channel is a super cool channel where you can watchawesome TV shows such as: Shake it up; Jessie; Austin andAlly; Wizards of Waverly Place; Good Luck Charlie and AntFarm! Superbia is a website for Disney channel. Sometimesthere are adverts on Disney channel that are cheat codes forcool stuff for your room!

By Emily Smith

PrimarkPrimark is amazing, Primark is cool.Primark is full of wonderful clothes for boys, girls and adults.The clothes have good value and are cheap!The Primark up at Westwood Cross is huge.All their clothes are very pretty and their high heels are very high!

By Annabelle Fleming

Editors this monthThe “Minster

Matters” EditorialTeam


Rogation SundayEach year we hold a Rogation Service based on the traditional “Blessing of the Fields.”

This year our Walk will be on Sunday 4th May.Everyone is invited to join us for all or part of the day.

The programme for the day is as follows (timings are approximate):9.15am Continental Breakfast at Chislet10.15am Family Worship Celebration at Chislet11.00am Begin Walk to St Nicholas (approximately 3.8 miles)

(Toilet facilities are available at Chislet Church)1.00pm Begin to arrive at St Nicholas Church

(Toilet facilities will be available at St Nicholas-Church)1.l5pm Ploughman’s Lunch incorporating an Agape

An informal celebration of the ‘Last Supper’2.l5pm Begin Walk to Monkton (approximately 1.3 miles)3.00pm Rogation Service at Monkton Methodist Church3.45pm Begin Walk to Minster (approximately 3 miles - shorter route if wet)5.00pm Walk through the Abbey Farm with a Blessing of the Fields5.15pm Evening Reflection at Minster Parish Church.6.00pm “Hot Supper” at Old Schools

Church Newsand Service Times

St. Mary’s the Virgin, MinsterSunday Services in

MAY5th May

Rogation - see below

12th May9.00am: Holy Communion(BCP)

10.00am: Holy Communion

19th May9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am: Morning Worship

26th May9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am: Holy Communion (CW)

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.orgThe Abbey Chapel is open for

prayer throughout the dayLauds: 8.30am

Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00amMid day prayer 12.10pm

Vespers 6.00pmCompline 7.50pm

(followed by Silent Prayer)All our visitors, not only Christiansbut people of all faiths and spiritualtradition, all who ‘truly seek God’(rule of St. Benedict) are warmly

welcomed to join us in prayer,in our beautiful monastic chapel.

5th MayRogation - see below

12th May10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

19th May10.15am: Holy Communion

with the Methodists

26th May10.15am: Morning Praise

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services in

MAY

The Catholic Parish ofRamsgate and MinsterReverend Marcus Holden

592071

[email protected]

Parish OfficeSaints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church

72 Hereson RoadRamsgate CT11 7DS

Catholic Mass each Wednesday andHolyday of Obligation at 12.00noon

in the Church ofSt Mary the Virgin, Minsterand each Sunday at 10.00am

in Minster AbbeyFor other Catholic Services please see

the Minster Abbey entry belowMid-week Services at St Mary’s

Wednesdays at 10.30am

Tothill Street, MinsterWhat’s on:

MondayBumps & 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)

Sunday10.30am Family Worship

(including Kids Church 11am)6pm Evening Worship

For further details contact:Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves

822308 or 825178

Sundays11.00am- 11.45am

Come and enjoy time with theband and guitar group in worshipfirst at 10.30am then go to Kids

Church followed by refreshments

Tuesday 7th May3.30pm – 5.45pm

Come along as a family and enjoytime together doing crafts,worship

and share a meal together.Donations appreciated

for cost of meal.A Christian Church and a Registered Charity

No 214779 & in Scotland SC009359

Baptisms at Minster Parish ChurchEaster Sunday - 31st MarchRob Bates, Tony Goodman

and Neil Reeves

Funerals11th April: Peter Caddick (66)

at Thanet Crematorium16th April: Joan Horton (93)

at Thanet Crematorium



We offer a fantastic setting and environment where your child’sneeds are met with age appropriate activities and resources

from 4 to 11 years with a fantastic and dedicated team of staff.We also offer a walking bus to and from school, outdoor

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

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Beautiful Function Roomavailable (free hire)Large Beer Garden

Do you meet vulnerable people and families who are inhousing difficulty? We can help.Kent County Council commissions floating support services in Kentthat support vulnerable people with their housing problems. Theservice is free and covers every district and borough in Kent. Floatingsupport can help for up to a year those people whose housingsituation is vulnerable because they are

● facing or threatened with eviction● Experiencing harassment● Experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse● Needing to make a transition to a new tenancy either in the

private rented or social rented sector● Rough sleeping (including sofa surfing)● Leaving institutional care e.g prison, long stay hospital● 16/17 years old

As well as resolving the immediate problem floating support can helpwith applying for welfare benefit, budgeting, accessing help or otherservices, finding work/training and settling into the community. Itdoesn't matter where or how they are living in Kent; whether they arerenting, own their own home or are lodging with relatives, even if theyare sleeping rough, we can help.We have a broad range of specialist providers who are able to deliverthis important preventative work and we encourage all those whomeet parents families and individuals who are in housing difficulty tomake use of this free service. People in need can apply themselves orcan have a family member or friend apply on their behalf. You canmake a referral by filling in the two-sided form on our website at:www.kent.gov.uk/supportingpeople and click on the ‘how to apply’link in the left-hand column or go along to your local Gateway wherestaff will be pleased to help.Floating support can really help to bring stability to vulnerable peopleand get back on their feet.We look forward to being able to help you and your parishioners.Floating Support 0300 333 5433 [email protected]

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]


MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesThe Friendly Bowls Club

Contact: 826048

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for MayCome 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/Wednesdays

5th 6pm to 9pm Wed 8th 7pm to 10pm

12th No Bowls 14th No Bowls

19th 6pm to 9pm 21st 7pm to 10pm

26th 6pm to 9pm 28th 7pm to 10pm

Phoenix Cup 19th Maystart 6.00pm

ST NICHOLAS-AT-WADE

OPEN GARDENSSaturday and Sunday1st and 2nd June 2013

11.00am - 5.00pm

Approx 12 Village Gardens Openwith stalls selling

Plants, Cakes, PreservesBooks, Bric-a-Brac etc

St Nicholas Underground ChapelGardeners’ Lunches and Cream Teas

In Church - Art & Flower ExhibitionProceeds to Friends of St Nicholas for Church Fabric

Entrance fee includes all gardens open

Entry Fee £3.50 Information 01843 847922

MINSTER SURGERY PATIENT LIAISON GROUP

SPRING FAYRE & BAZAARSATURDAY 18th MAY

9.00am to 1.00pmOLD SCHOOLS

MinsterTables only £6 (small) or £8 (large)

HOT FOOD & DRINKSARTS & CRAFTS

ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLESHOME MADE JAMS & LOCAL PRODUCE

HOME MADE GOODS - BRIC-A-BRACTo Book or for Further Information

Ring Ken Self on 821200All proceeds towards fund raising for new equipment

OLD MINSTER PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONSaturday 4th May, Village Hall, 9.30am - 4.00pm

Admission is free and refreshments will be availableThis year we again have 100 large mounted photographs, the main theme is

the 1970’s. They are of events and people in the village.The photos this year have all been printed and mounted by Carol Adsetts and

Carol has done a super job.After the exhibition, with a few exceptions, all the photos will be handed over

to Lil Smith to be sold in aid of The Pilgrims Hospice. They have all beennumbered so if you wish to purchase aparticular photo or a copy see Lil and herhelpers.

Danny Day, Minster’s archivist, will bethere with his albums and other interestingitems. This year we have given the stageover to Neil Lawrence of Acol to display hiscollection of photographs of early scenes ofthe village.

Did you know ‘Mortons Fork’, back in the 1950’s,was a cafe named ‘The Corner House?’

Restoring the name and renovating the building in linewith the 21st Century, The Corner House will offerquality British food, snacks, sharing dishes, freshly

ground coffee, Real Ales and guest rooms. The CornerHouse reclaims its position within the heart of Minster.

Matthew Sworder, after working in some of London’stop restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay’s, is comingback to the very site where he was born, 27 years ago.You will see Matt in the kitchen and David up front.

Whether dropping in for a coffee, snack, breakfast, lunchor dinner we look forward to welcoming you.

Follow our refurbishment progress on our website or popin and say hello.

The Corner House 42 Station Road Minster CT12 4BZwww.thecornerhouseminster.co.uk

Tel. 01843 823000

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CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKTLast Sunday of each Month

Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanadefor further info contact

June Chadband226 033

[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

and Bona-fide guests welcomePhone Pat - 822622

What’s On…

Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s SectionNEXT MEETINGMonday 13th MAY

7.30pm

Design a “Get Well Card”

Raffle prizes needed for all meetings

For further informationplease contact

Miriam Smith on 822589

NEXT MEETING

WEDNESDAY 22nd MAYVILLAGE HALL

7.30pm

Speaker Gordon Francis on“Container Vegetable Growing”.

Points CompetitionA Photograph of a Spring Flower

All welcome

Tuesday 7th May7.30pm

Resolutions Meeting

Thursday 16th May10.00am - 12.00noon

Coffee & Chat

Wednesday 22nd May7.30pm -10.00pmGames Evening

Saturday 8th JuneGarden Morning & Treasure Hunt

MINSTER BOWLS CLUBFriday 17th MayABBA TRIBUTE

Tickets £16 each includinga fine buffet supper

Contact Glynne Hibberton 821221

Wednesday 19th JuneCoach Trip to BRUGES

Friday 19th JulyCOCKNEY NIGHTFriday 16th August

QUIZ NIGHTFriday 27th September

Smart Dress forEND OF SEASON BALL

dancing to "JUST ONE MORE"Saturday 2nd November

BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE

TWINNING ASSOCIATIONSunday 19th May

Anniversary Day in France

Sunday 9th JuneAnnual Fun Day

Recreation Groundfrom 12.00noon

See our full report on page 9of this issue for further details

on the above events

ABBEY PATCHERSANNUAL QUILT SHOW

THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGEDFROM THE END OF MAY TO

21st and 22nd SEPTEMBERHope to see everyone later in the year

Tina Parker

MINSTER LIBRARYBaby Rhyme and Story Time

For babies and toddlerstheir parents and carers

9.30am - 10.00am each Friday

Saturday 1st JuneTreasure Hunt & B-B-Q

Sunday 2nd June10.30am

127th Anniversary CelebrationsGuest Speaker

Major Denise McGarvey

Saturday 8th JuneMurder Mystery Dinner

Watch notice boardsfor further details

Tothill Street, MinsterSaturday 11th May

6.30pm

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Music SectionsFree Entry

Special collection forThe Salvation Army’s Annual

‘Big Collection’

MINSTER HEALTHY WALKmeets at Minster School on

Thursday mornings (term time only)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 refreshmentsat Minster Library

If you are interested in joiningour walk please contact

Michelle Manneringon 841082

SANDWICH FARMERS MKTLast Saturday of each Month

Guildhall, Cattle MarketFurther information from

Melanie Clarkson 01304 617 [email protected]


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