Minster Matters · Issue Number 145: March 2013 ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) :...

Issue Number 145: March 2013ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

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Minster and Monkton Royal British Legion Branch

POPPY APPEAL

The Branch are looking for a person orpersons who would be interested in taking overthe organising of the Poppy Appeal in the Minsterand Monkton area.

Anybody who can help with this verynecessary and well supported charity pleasecontact the Branch Chairman, Mr RobertHogwood on Minster 821354. Thank you.

Minster Carnival Court 2013l to r: Holly Humphrys (Princess)

Danielle Law (Miss Minster)Rosie Malloy (Princess)

VACANCY FOR PAVILIONAND ALL WEATHER PITCH CARETAKER

A vacancy has arisen for the position ofSports Pavilion and All Weather Pitch Caretaker

for Minster Parish Council.The job is a part time post

during evenings and weekendsThe position includes keyholding and somecash handling responsibilities, opening and

locking the facilities for bookings andcleaning of the facilitiesto a required standard.

For more details, application formand job description please contact

Kyla Lamb the Parish Clerkon 01843 821339 or email

[email protected] should be submitted

to the Parish Officeby Friday 8th March

The successful applicantwill be required to be able to start

on Monday 18th March

Sad to SeeWho ever remembers seeing theBell Inn closed and shuttered!!

Hopefully it won’t be like this fortoo long - see page 5 for property

spokespersons statement

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 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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Minster Parish Councilnext meeting will be held on:

Tuesday 5th March @ 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]: April Meeting Tues 2nd

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 February Issue - Friday 15th March

Mar

1 Women’s World Day of Prayer 23

3 Psychic Fayre 23

5 Pilates at the Pavilion 22

11 RBL Women’s Section Meeting 23

12 W.I. Meeting 23

13 Mother’s Union Fellowship Meeting 23

20 Horticultural Society Meeting 23

21 W.I. Coffee and Chat Morning 23

30 Charity Quiz Night 22

Apr

6 Audrey’s & Shirley’s Country & Western Dance 23

13 Salvation Army Quiz and Fizz 23

May

15/18 Minster Playhouse presents Calendar Girls 15

18 P.L.G. Spring Fayre 4

18 R.B.L. Scooter Day 6

Jun

15/16 Minster Open Gardens 18

Church Notices 21

All Weather Pitch 22

Village Hall Bowls Group 22

School 5

Copy Date for February Issue - Friday 15th March

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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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EDITORIALTime thunders on and another month has been and gone. I’ve just noticed

that come next month’s offering another milestone will have been reached, asI will have edited as many issues as founder Editor Kelvin Holdom. It doesn’tseem like 6½ yrs since he left ‘the team’ in charge of his ‘baby’ and moved topastures new. I hope we’ve done him proud and kept up the integrity of themagazine he so lovingly started on his own. I certainly couldn’t do it withouthelp so I admire what he did in the early days and especially using programsand equipment we would all find dinosaurs today. I know we’ve made a fewtweaks along the way but in essence it is still the publication he left with us andI hope villagers are happy with how it is evolving. Full colour has to be ourultimate goal but in the present financial climate that is still an awful long wayoff, but one day I hope we can fulfil ‘my dream’ and we will be able to makethat final big step.

How sad to see the Bell Inn closed, I haven’t spoken to anyone who canever remember it being empty before, and now it is bolted and barred, withsteel shuttered doors and reinforced internal panelling on the windows. It trulylooks sorry for itself. Let us hope that the property owners, Enterprise Inns, cansoon find another publican to take it on and hopefully return it to the vibrantplace it once was. Personally I don’t think it needs to be a music venue, but toreturn it to a traditional English pub with good beer, great food and anambience that makes everyone feel welcome. The bottom end of the village

seems dead without it, so come on Enterprise, find us a landlord who can inspire the staffand customers to return and make it one of ‘the places to go’ in Minster.

I tell you time really flies if you aren’t watching it ! Elsewhere in this issue you will readthat the Rev’d Canon Bob Coles is retiring after 17 years, YES that’s right I said 17 years asour Anglican Vicar. He ends his ministry here at the end of April and his final Service isscheduled to be on 21st April at 11.00am so be sure to attend if possible so we can give hima great send off.

There has been speculation as to whether or not, because Bob is leaving, that OpenGardens might not happen this year, but according to the information we’ve been given topublish this month it would appear that the annual 2 day event is still ‘ON’, which is goodto hear as it is always very popular with villagers and visitors alike.

We don’t have room for a report from the Show Committee this month, but I’ve beenasked to say that both they and the Twinning Assn are looking for local bands and musicianswho would like to play in either or both of their Showcases in June (9th) and July (20th) .Thisis a great time to show others your talent and get you noticed. To book yourselves a spot on

either or both showcases please contact BernieWatler on 07814 214 993, he’ll be pleased tohear from you.

Well, that’s it, as always space has beatenme yet again and so it only remains for me to askthe usual question: Where’s Zac??

MM CLASSIFIEDSOnly good things have been heard about our new

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you’d like to find?We take both offered and wanted small ads here.

Just jot them down, email them to us or leave us a noteat the library, we’ll be pleased to print them for you.

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BLOOD PRESSURE READINGSSome patients may wish to keep a careful check on their

blood pressure and others have also been identified who maybe at risk. On the new style “Repeat Prescription Form” areminder has been added asking patients to take their own bloodpressure whilst they are in the waiting room, and then hand itin at Reception, so that it may be recorded on their records.

This will help identify patients who may need furtherinvestigation.

OUR NEXT FUND RAISING PROJECTContinuing the blood pressure theme, the Practice has

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

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please call “Doctors on Call” via the normal surgery number -821333. Or you can call “NHS Direct” on 0845 46 47 forconfidential health advice and information for you and yourfamily. Thank you.

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CLOSURE OF ‘THE BELL INN’We feel sure many of you now know of the recent sudden closure of the Bell

Inn and whilst speculation as to why and what’s now going to happen to it, is rifein the village, plus the added rumour that Enterprise Inns intend to put in a Polishlandlord, Minster Matters felt we ought to ask the property owners, EnterpriseInns, what they had to say. This was the email we received from their spokespersonon Friday 15 February.

“We can confirm the Bell Inn is only closed temporarily while we recruit anew Publican who can share our vision and take the business forward as adestination, food-led establishment. The site has great potential for the future andwe have already received a good level of interest, but anyone interested in findingout more about this fantastic opportunity can call us on 0800 953 0072”

CO-OP KITTED OUT WITH LIFE-SAVING DE-FIBRILLATORYou may already be apprised of this. However I was recently in the

Co-operative shop located at the Minster roundabout at the top of Tothill Streetwhen I noticed mounted on the wall by the checkout tills a cardiac de-fibrillator.

The manager informed me that it had been in place for about a month andthat all the Co-operative outlets now had these life-saving devices installed. I cansay that the modern de-fibrillators are brilliantly designed - essentially a sort oflife-jacket vest which has the skin contact electrodes built in. All the attending‘life-saver’ has to do is rip off the patient’s top clothing, strap on the de-fibrillator‘life-jacket’ and follow the simple instructions which are both written on a cardand with some devices may be spoken. Anyway, the de-fibrillator jacket ‘reads’the patient’s heart signals and if, and only if needed, applies the correct andsimultaneously corrective electric shock. All the rescuer has to do is strap thepatient into the de-fibrillator jacket, make sure there is skin contact with the chestelectrodes, follow the simple instructions and simply let it do what it is programmedto do.

I understand the Thanet Ambulance Service personnel instructed theCo-operative staff in its use and will be happy to advise representatives fromMinster village. Well done the Co-op!

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house because of inconsiderate people parking and driving on the grass verges whichare now just mud, a trip hazard and an eye-sore.

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Thank you to… Debbie and Helen for giving their morning up to clear thepaths in Brockmans Close on Monday.

What a good team we are in this corner of the village. Well done! Brenda

RESPONSE FROM CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX PROGRAMMEDear Friends,Thank you very much for supporting our Smile International Christmas Shoebox

programme and for the lovely donation of 131 shoeboxes from our good friends inMinster and St Mary’s Church. Please do thank everyone who donated a shoebox.We really appreciate your support in helping to put a smile on children’s faces atChristmas.

I am sorry we have not been able to acknowledge your donation before now,but as you can imagine with the thousands of shoeboxes that we deal with eachyear, the administration side of the programme takes a considerable amount of timeto work through. I do hope you will forgive the delay.

We are delighted that our lorry full of Christmas shoeboxes left for Kosova onSaturday, 1 December. It was a freezing, cold morning, but our team of enthusiasticvolunteers braved the elements and worked very hard to get the shoeboxes on andsend the lorry on its way. I am pleased to say that our lorry was unloaded in Gjakove,Kosova on Saturday, 8 December, but our staff in Kosova also had to brave eventougher conditions due to heavy snowfall. Our team of volunteers flew out to Kosovato distribute the shoeboxes and they really enjoyed seeing the children’s faces lightup as the opened their shoebox full of gifts.

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MEMORIESWalking past ‘The Old Bakery’ in Church Street just after Christmas our daughter

was explaining the building to our grand-daughter. “This was the bakers. Grandmagave me some money and I walked to the bakers and used it to buy the bread. SometimesI would have a penny roll of sweets.”

This was in the 1970’s when Mr and Mrs Foster had the bakery.Entering the shop the wonderful smell of fresh bread. Different types of bread

displayed on the shelves, square tin, milk, small round, sometimes flead cakes andKentish huffkins. Behind the counter were the staff, either Mrs Smith, Mrs Ackleton(Maureen Collard’s mum) or Mrs Foster.

No complicated till, just a drawer under the counter to open and put the moneyin!! During the morning, Mr Foster could be seen in the van going out on deliveryrounds.

I remember a delighted Mrs Foster telling me Wendy was going to teacher trainingat Winchester. I couldn’t work out whether Mrs Foster was more delighted at herdaughter going to teacher training, or, that she would be away for the following threeyears!!

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Having had 2 references above to ‘Flead Cakes’ we here at MM thought we oughtto find some information on them for those of us who don’t know what they are, sohere’s a little something we found on the Internet:

"FLEAD" CAKES.When pigs are slaughtered, set apart the web of fat (the “flead”) in which the

kidneys are enclosed. This is the most delicate of animal fat, and it is a pity to mix itwith the other for the simple process of rendering. If it cannot be used immediatelywhile still fresh, render it separately in a small vessel placed in a pan of boiling water.The lard thus procured will be found particularly light and of fine flavour.

But the "flead" makes beautiful pastry if used as soon as cold. Strip it of the skin,then shred it and mix with flour in the proportion of half a pound, or rather more, offat to a pound of flour. Add a pinch of salt, and work into a light dough with waterin the usual way. Roll out, fold over twice, roll out again to half an inch thick; cutinto rounds, and bake in a quick oven. If liked sweet, some castor sugar may be mixedwith the flour.

In Memoryof

Mrs Irene Foster1913 – 2013

She will be sadly missed by all whoknew her.

Irene’s family would like to thank all her friends and neighbours for their kindsupport during her last short illness, and for their generous donations

to Thanet Hospice in her memory.After marrying her husband, George, at St Marys in 1938 she lived and worked with

him at Jezzards Bakeries in Church Street till the 1970’s(Does anyone remember the ‘flead cakes?’)

She remained in the village for the rest of her life. She loved Minsterand would often tell wonderful stories of life in the ‘old village’.


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RON BAKER CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAYMinster and Monkton Royal British Legion members

celebrated the 80th birthday of their good friend Ron Baker onSunday 10th February. Ron, a former member of the TankRegiment, was greeted by around 70 friends and family, theyenjoyed a tasty buffet laid on by Sam. Will Taylor supplied aBren Gun on its mount as a centre piece to the Military themedcelebrations and Trisha Hogben produced a brilliant artworkbanner.

On a sombre note, a glass was raised in remembrance ofRussel 'Slinger' Wood, a Monkton resident and former memberof the Royal Navy, a great friend to the Royal British Legion'sWardroom Comrades, who sadly passed away at his home withhis wife Shirley.

'Slinger' will be sadly missed by all who knew him andcondolences go out to Shirley and family. In true Navy style the Pusser's Rum flowed freely, a great tribute to our two goodfriends Ron and 'Slinger'. Steve Philpott

RUNNING FITNESS - ‘JELLY LEGS’I am a leader in running fitness, accredited by UK Athletics and currently run with Jelly Legs Running Club across Thanet.We run on Monday and Thursday evenings and are now looking to introduce a daytime group aimed at mums and dads

straight after the school drop off on a Thursday morning.

NEW beginners’ running course to start on Thursday 28th February 2013.Train to run from 0-5k in 10-12 weeks in a structured, friendly and fun environment.

For full details please visit www.jelly-legs.co.uk or contact Lorraine Church on 01843 822 055

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Come to The Saddler Minster’s only bring yourown food pub, all local menus supplied, we ring

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Saturday 2nd March - Reggae/Ska nightwith Paul and Sam Cornwall

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The SEVENTY CHAMBER CHOIR of ThanetWith the FESTIVAL BAROQUE ORCHESTRA

Conductor - Clifford Lister

St John PassionJ.S.Bach

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, BROADSTAIRS7pm 23rd March

This year will see the fifth in the highly successful series of Passiontide concertsmounted at Holy Trinity Church in Broadstairs. The Seventy Chamber Choir, withthe Festival Baroque orchestra and soloists, will be performing Bach’s St JohnPassion. Though on a somewhat smaller scale than the St Matthew Passion, whichwas performed two years ago, the St John is equally renowned for its beauty andpower.

The narrative is taken from chapters 18 and 19 of St John’s Gospel. The tenorEvangelist tells the story, with the other soloists taking the parts of the characters- principally Jesus and Pilate - and the chorus acts as the crowd. There are twolevels of comment and reflection on the action; firstly, in a series of arias for thesoloists, and then, in the 12 chorales - settings of hymn tunes popular in Bach’sday, which punctuate the piece.

It is a work rich in dramatic contrast, with the quiet reflective beauty of theclosing chorus and the chorales, for example, set against the fierce anger evidentin the baying crowd scenes. Perhaps the greatest joy of the St John Passion, however,is that for all the ferocity and sorrow of the Good Friday story, it is a truly optimisticwork anticipating the resurrection with music suffused with light and hope.

For tickets, please telephone 01843 602332.£12 in advance, £15 on the door

We hope you can join us.

THANET FESTIVAL CHOIR EASTER CONCERT.This year our Thanet Festival Choir concert is a performance of William Lloyd

Webber’s ‘Divine Compassion’, on Saturday 16th March at 7.30pm at HolyTrinity Church, Cliftonville.

Admission is £10 in advance from choir members or from our website(www.thanetfestivalchoir.org.uk) or £12 on the door.

This work only came to light some 15 years ago, as it had remained in manuscriptform unpublished. William was father of both Andrew (yes, he of Phantom, Josephetc) and Julian, the famous ‘cellist.

The work is charming and devotional and we are sure you will be moved bythe composer’s wonderful gift for melody.

Val Welsh

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AVOID A DIY DISASTER ON YOUR HOME

As Spring approaches, many people start turning their thoughts towardshome improvements and those little jobs that have been put off over the winter,but fire crews are urging residents to take sufficient safety steps to prevent their‘Do-it-Yourself’ (DIY) efforts leading to disaster.

Some DIY activities can increase the risk of fire and injury in the home.These range from fires ignited by blow torches being used to strip paint, to firescaused by faulty electrical equipment which may have been stored in a dampgarage or shed over the winter period.

Community Safety Manager, Stuart Skilton, said: “Whether it’s improvingthe kitchen, fixing up the spare room, or simply cutting the grass, accidents canhappen when safety advice is ignored. The message from Kent Fire and RescueService (KFRS) is therefore; if you are going to do it yourself – do it safely.

“People often make mistakes when they are either tired or trying to get jobsfinished quickly. Always ensure that the task is within your capabilities and thatyou take professional advice when required.”

He added: “If you are carrying out DIY, this is an ideal time to fit a smokealarm in your property. Just three breaths of fire smoke can prove fatal, makinga smoke alarm an essential safety feature in your home. If you already have asmoke alarm, ensure it is clear from dust and that the batteries are working.”

To help avoid a DIY disaster always:· Check you have the correct tools for the job· Keep children and pets safe and remove any obstructions from your

workplace· When checking or repairing electrical tools always turn them off at the

mains· Flammable liquids should be used in accordance with manufacture’s

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CALLING ALL CONTRACTORS!Minster Parish Council are setting up an approved Contractors list.

Any contractors who wish to be included please write to Kyla Lamb, Clerk toMinster Parish Council, stating the type of work you carry out and include copies

of a current public liability insurance certificate and any relevant qualificationsyou may hold.

You will receive confirmation that you have been approved and included inthe list.

The Council are required to receive 3 quotations for work over a certainvalue and would use the list to contact relevant tradesman to quote for new work

as it arises.The Parish Council’s Policy is to use local tradesmen where possible.

Please send your details to:Kyla Lamb- Clerk, Minster Parish Council, 4A Monkton Road, Minster,

Nr. Ramsgate, Kent. CT12 4EA Tel: 01843 821339

MINSTER BOWLS CLUBThe activities at the Club are building up nicely as the Short Mat season

is going into its final quarter. Through the dark days and nights thecompetitions have been progressing. We know who the Ladies & Gentlemen

Singles are. The Ladies, Men’s, and Single Gender Pairs are also known. By the endof February the Triples competition will have been played, leaving the Mixed Pairs tobe played on the 17th March. The three league teams are still progressing with mixedresults and although we might not like it, it is time that other teams take the toppositions. Next season we will need to do better.

Over to the other side of the Club: About 100 members and guests had a wonderfulevening entertained by a five piece band post Christmas. A horse racing evening istaking place on 2nd March, somewhere in the region of 30 prizes are to be auctionedat the end of the evening. Any one thinking about trying out bowls during the summershould come along to the Club to get the feel of a bowl, its weight, and which oneswill suite you. A few ends on the short mat could help.

We are well known for our friendliness, so please put us to the test. We are theonly sports Club in the village open every day of the week, why not use our facilities.Glynne Hibbert

TURMOIL IN THE HIGH STREETWe would like to express our thanks to our Community Warden Aaron

Kluibenschadl for all his help during the delivery of our rather large caravan. Afterseveral attempts it was finally delivered and his kindness and patience along with thesupport of our neighbours and the community was greatly appreciated.

Sue and Ben Whelan

JEAN’S AND JACKIE’S ‘LEAVING DO’With the closure of The Bell it means the ‘leaving do’ we mentioned last month,

for Jackie and Jean from the library, has had to be relocated.Jackie gives it to us on good authority that this will now take place at The New

Inn, 7.30pm on 27th March.All ‘old friends’ and library regulars are welcome to pop in, but again please

remember, as we said last month, you are all responsible for your own ‘bar bill’.

BELATED CHRISTMAS THANKSWe have an apology from Lil Smith which she has asked us to print as she forgot

to mention, last month, the Snowdown Colliery Band Concert at Christmas that alsoraised much needed funds for the Pilgrims Hospice.

Lil says it was an excellent and enjoyable concert and she thanks everyone whoplayed in the band for their wonderful music and she also thanks all those who camealong and supported the event.


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SANDWICH AND DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETYperform

“A German Requiem”by Johannes Brahms

We are looking forward to performing this, our nextconcert on Saturday 23rd March at 7.30pm in St. Mary’sArts Centre, Sandwich.

Directed by our Musical Director, Patrick Dunn we willbe singing the piece in English – a new translation by MichaelPilkington with Brahms’ own piano arrangement for fourhands. Our pianists, Nicola and Alexandra Bibby will alsobe performing music by Schubert and Mendelssohn.

This is an unusual Requiem being settings of variousBiblical Texts, many of them very positive about life afterdeath, rather than a traditional setting of a Requiem Mass.

Tickets, £8.00 in advance and £10.00 on the door,can be obtained from Lady Elegance, 6 King Street,Sandwich and from Mervyn Jones ( 01304 620811).

Our following concert will be “A Song for a SummerEvening” at Sandwich Guildhall on Tuesday 11th June.

The society, a choir of about 45 singers, rehearses at StClement’s Church Hall, Sandwich on Monday eveningsduring term time.

New members are welcome. Please contact ourSecretary Mervyn Jones for further information.

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Have you a Bible in your house?…but how often do you read it?

The Salvation Army want to challenge you to readthrough the New Testament in a year with us!

It’s a highly recommended spiritual discipline, which helpskeep us Christ-centred, nurtures our character, and puts eachday into an eternal perspective.So we are inviting everyone to join us in a challenge to readthrough the entire New Testament (which is less than half theBible) within one year…

From March 4th 2013 through to February 28th 2014,we shall be committing ourselves to reading just 1 chaptera day, for just 5 days a week (weekends free), which willtake us throughout the year from Matthew Chapter 1 toRevelation Chapter 22.

Accept this challenge, join with hundreds of others andachieve something thoroughly worthwhile and beneficial…

We guarantee that you won’t regret it!God bless you as we do this together.

Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves

MINSTER PLAYHOUSE presentsCALENDAR GIRLS by Tim FirthMay 15th - 18th at Minster Village hall

Tickets £6 Wed/Thurs £8 Fri/SatPERFORMANCES 7.30PM/ SATURDAY MATINEE 2PM

‘At first glance it should look like your classic WIcalendar. Jams, cakes and sewing and all that.Except for one thing...the ladies are not naked,

they’re nude.’A group of extraordinary women, members of a veryordinary Yorkshire WI, persuade one another to pose

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them. Overcoming their initial reserve, the friendsdrop their dressing gowns, their modesty spared only

by artfully placed cakes, knitting and flowerarrangements.

Puzzling their husbands, mortifying their children andriding the wrath of the outraged WI, they spark a

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MINSTER IN THANET WIOn Tuesday 12th February at 7.30pm, President Marion Rose

welcomed members and after a rousing rendition of Jerusalem thespeaker for the evening was introduced. Michael Bispham’s talk entitled

“Bees Naturally” was of great interest to Minster Village due to a current localcampaign promoting bee conservation etc in the area and members asked manyquestions about bees and their fascinating lives.

Following refreshments, Marion reminded everyone about the birthday dinnerat Quex Barn on the 26th February and, sometime in the next few months, a mealat St Augustine’s Golf Club. She also drew everyone’s attention to a special collectionat the March meeting for the ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World)to help women in poorer countries.

Treasurer, Ann Wilks, presented the budget for the current year which wasproposed and seconded by members. Following the raffle the President closed, whathad been a particularly enjoyable, meeting.

Next Meeting; March 12; Speaker Martin Newcombe talks entitled ‘Food for Free’ and ‘Herbs that Heal’Coffee and Chat; March 21; 10.00am to 12.00noonGames Evening; March 27; 7.30pm to 10.00pm

MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNINGASSOCIATION / L’ASSOCIATION DE JUMELAGE

Forget the snow, the gales and the rain we’ve experiencedover the last few weeks and look forward to new events organised

by the Association as Spring draws ever closer.Firstly, I’d like to thank nine of our French twinned friends for joining the

English members of the Association to participate in and support the Selectiondance for the new carnival court on Saturday 9 February in the village hall. TwoFrench members assisted in the crowning of the new Miss Minster and her princessesand welcomed them with gifts. Thank you so much, mes amis, for that generousand kind gesture.

The next date for your diaries is very important when we will be holding a quizin the Royal British Legion, so keep Saturday 16 March free, get a few friendstogether and book a table with Christine on 01843 821 471. The price will be£5 per head which includes a light supper. Tables will be 6-8 people and it allkicks off at 7.30 pm.

The next important event will be over the channel for the 15 Anniversarycelebrations. This will be hosted in our twinned village on Sunday 19 May. Ameal will be included with various musical events and entertainment throughoutthe day. A date not to be missed!

In order that you have a stress free journey (and the chance for everyone tosavour the rich flavours of the French wines with no fear of being stopped andbreathalysed), we are considering hiring a coach for the day, providing we haveadequate support. If we have sufficient responses and can fill a 49 seater coach,the total cost would be approx £20 per person. Please ring Carol before 10 Marchon 07745 683 466 if you’re interested in sharing the coach trip. All are welcome.

I will collect a deposit of £10 per person from interested parties, which wouldbe refundable should we not be able to fill the coach (I sincerely hope we can).

If we have 49 people by that date, then I will secure the coach and the depositswill then become non-refundable and the balance will be due 2 weeks prior to travel.

In the unlikely event of the coach being unfilled, we will travel independently,but I will need to know definite numbers in order that our meals can be catered forby our hosts.

If you would like to become more involved in the Twinning Association, oroffer any advice on how we could raise money, please join us at the next meetingon Thursday 21 February at 7.30 pm in the Royal British Legion. New bloodalways welcome.

MINSTER POST OFFICE

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Exciting new range ofMothers Day and Easter cards now available

Baby DK, Premier DK, 4-ply wools and new patterns arealways in store. You will be surprised by the range ofcolours we have to offer

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

activities team games and picnics, fun visitors to the setting anda holiday club where the children are never bored just tired

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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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MINSTER OPEN GARDENS15th – 16th June

This year we are holding our 15th Open Gardensand will be back on our usual weekend.

We already have many gardensbut are always looking for more!

If you are considering entering your gardenthen please contact

Rev’d Bob Coles: Thanet 821250


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

CHRISTIANS TOGETHERIN MINSTER AND DISTRICT

Good Friday, 29th MarchThere will be a silent procession starting from Minster

Abbey gates at 9.45am, continuing to the Bakery where wewill gather to sing hymns.

You would be welcome to join in a service that followsin the Salvation Army from 10.30am – 11.30am.

All are welcome to join us in this act of witness on thisHoly Day.

CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN MINSTERLENT COURSE 2013

Reflecting on the Gospel of St John Chapter 17

12th March at the Abbey7.15 Compline7.30 Meeting in St Benedict’s until 8.30

Tuesday 19th March7.15 Evensong in St Mary the Virgin

A wonderful opportunity to share the Gospeland unite in Christ.

All are Welcome. Hot drinks will be served.

AN ENGLISH COUNTRY LANE.How very beautiful is an English country lane.Where birds all sing their enchanting refrains.Wispy, wistful Wisteria, cottage walls grace,Periwinkle clambers along the hedgerows,

showing me its delicate face.Alkanet grows tall, with flowers of deepest blue,

and Celandine’s starry flowers of gold,bloom prettily for me too.

I see everything very naturally growingin its own domain,

I am in awe, once more, at the wonder of springtime,in an English country lane.

Yvonne Chapman

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But not forgetting our first yearcelebrating

ST PATRICK’S DAY17th March

At ‘The Sportsman’ you can be sure ofa real IRISH welcomeIRISH BREAKFAST10.00am to 11.30am

Sunday Roast 12.00noon till 2.00pmIrish Music @ 3.00pmHome Cooked FoodTake Away Available

Function Room available for all parties

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Station Road, Minster01843 823 000

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MOTHERING SUNDAY10th MARCH

From 12 o/clockSUNDAY ROAST

One Two or Three CoursesChoice of FOUR Meats

AZIGA VALUATION &AUCTION EVENING

FRIDAY 1st MARCHfrom 7.30pm

Tickets now only £5 per personwhich includes a valuation

available from Mortons Fork orAziga Events on 822143

The White StagMonkton 01843 823 760

Village Pub and RestaurantPROBABLY THE BEST CARVERY IN THANET

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CHECK BOARDS FOR FORTHCOMINGEVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

30th March - Easter Saturday EveningDisco Tones - Dance Dance Dance

31st March - Easter Sunday EveningThe Very Talented - Oasis Tone

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CALLING ALL PARENTS/CARERS LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE15hrs FREE per week during term time for 3 and 4yr olds

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Church Newsand Service Times

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

Sunday Services in MARCH3rd March

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

6.30pm: Evensong

10th March9.00am: No Service this week

10.00am: Mothering Sunday Service

17th March9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am: Morning Worship

24th March9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am: Holy Communion (CW)

31st March Easter Day9.00am: No Service

10.00am: Holy Communion

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.org

The Abbey Chapel is open forprayer throughout the day

Lauds: 8.30amMass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am

Mid day prayer 12.10pmVespers 6.00pm

Compline 7.50pm(followed by Silent Prayer)

All our visitors, not only Christians butpeople of all faiths and spiritual tradition,

all who ‘truly seek God’(rule of St. Benedict)

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

3rd March10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

10th March10.15am: Mothering Sunday Service

17th March10.15am: Holy Communion

with the Methodists

24th March10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

31st March Easter Day10.15: Holy Communion (CW)

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services in MARCH

The Catholic Parish ofRamsgate and Minster

Reverend Marcus Holden592071

[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 of St Mary the Virgin, Minsterand each Sunday at 10.00am in Minster

AbbeyFor other Catholic Services please see the

Minster Abbey entry below

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

Funerals31st January : Norma Lees (65)

(Norma Bowditch when she lived here)at Thanet Crematorium

Tothill Street, Minster

Tuesday 5th March3.30pm – 5.45pm

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

and share a meal together.Donations appreciated

for cost of meal.

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)

Sunday10.00am Family Worship

(Including Kids Church 11am)6.00pm Evening Worship

For further details contact:Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves

01843 822308 or 825178

Easter CelebrationsVisit of Officer Cadets from

The Salvation ArmyWilliam Booth College

Maundy Thursday 28th March7.00pm Passover Seder

Good Friday 29th MarchUnited Walk of Witness

followed by Open Air Serviceand 11.00am Morning Worship

Easter Saturday 30th March10am -12noon Children’s Activities

(watch the noticeboards ! !)

Easter Sunday 31st March10.30am Family Celebration

EVERYONE IS INVITED TOCOME AND JOIN WITH USA Christian Church and a

Registered CharityNo 214779 & in Scotland

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Announcement :Canon Bob Coles has announced thathe will be retiring at the end of April

after 17 years at Minster.His last service here will be at

11am on Sunday 21st April

Services during Holy weekMaundy Thursday 28th March:9.30am: Holy Communion (CW)

at St Nicholas-at-Wade10.30am: Holy Communion(BCP)

at Minster7.30pm: Holy Communion(CW)

at Minster

Good Friday 29th March9.45am: “Walk of Witness”starting at the Abbey Gates12.00noon: “At the Cross”

at St Nicholas-at-Wade12.00noon: “Good Friday Devotion”

at Monkton2.00pm: “The Passion at the Cross”

at Minster

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 VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesThe Friendly Bowls Club

Contact: 821447

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for MarchCome 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/Wednesdays3rd 6pm to 9pm 5th 7pm to 10pm

10th 6pm to 9pm Wed 13th 7pm to 10pm

17th 6pm to 9pm 19th 7pm to 10pm

24th 6pm to 9pm 26th 7pm to 10pm

31st 6pm to 9pm

Want to join Minster Brownies ??We have spaces available

We meet on a Monday from 5.30pm – 7.00pmat the Salvation Army, Tothill Street, Minster

Girls aged 7-10 yearsPlease contact Sharon (Brown Owl)on 01843 834457 or 07891 263 900

We wear a uniform, have fun, play games,make things and have days out !!!

CLIFFSEND FUN CLUBMother and Toddler Group

Mondays 10.00am-12.00noon (term time only)Come along with your little ones and join in with singing,

craft and play, in a safe environment for your children.£2.50 per family

includes adult refreshments and toddler food.Ages birth - 5 years

Mummies, Daddies, Grandparents, Carers all welcomeContact Kirsten on 01843 826365

PILATES AT MINSTER PAVILIONTuesday Evening 19th February

(1 hour taster session)6.15pm to 7.15pm and 7.30 to 8.30pm.

£7 per session.Followed by new 6 week course beginning 5th March.

£36 for the 6 week course or £7 per session.Class size limited to 12 people.

For more information or to book your place,please call Vikki on 07971 162859

or email [email protected]

CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETYCanterbury Cathedral

Saturday 27th April, 7.30pmBrahms Ein deutsches RequiemR Strauss Tod und Verklärung

Tickets available from the Marlowe Box Office01227 787787 or [email protected]

www.canterburychoral.co.uk

Mark Padfield and Stuart Lambwould like to invite you to enter a 4 Person Team

Mark and Stuart are running the London Marathon on the 21st ofApril and have committed to raising £5000 for Children with Cancer.

The charity is close to their hearts and is a wonderful cause.

There will be prizes on the NightAnd a fun Quiz with some surprises£6.00 per person - Buffet included

Issy Wissy lets get Quizzy ! (That’s Paddy’s Line)

Phoenix Cup 17th Marchstart 6.00pm

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 WALK meets at Minster School on

Thursday mornings (term time only)at 9.00am for a 9.15am start

The walk is suitable for all 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 Mannering01843 841082

What’s On…

MINSTERCHANGE RINGERSSt Mary’s ChurchRinging Practice on

Fridays 19:30 to 21:00 ‘til end of Marchfind us on the web at:

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

[email protected]


11 Tothill Street, Minster

Advance Notice!Saturday 13th April

Quiz and FizzHave fun

and test your knowledge

Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s Section

NEXT MEETINGMonday 11th March

7.30pm

Make an Egg Cosyfor Sales Table

Raffle prizes needed for all meetings

For further informationplease contact

Miriam Smith on 822589

PSYCHIC FAYRESunday 3rd March10.00am ‘til 4.00pm

Village Hall, MinsterLots of stalls

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

Tea Bar open all dayfor light refreshments

All profits to non-Government aidedAnimal Sanctuaries

Entrance £1 - children FreeCome early to book your readings

and come back for it laterWE NEED YOU

SO MAKE SURE YOU COME!!Details from Kay on 01843 297 665

THE MOTHERS’ UNIONFELLOWSHIP GROUP

Friday 1st March2.00pm

St Mary’s ChurchWomen’s World Day of PrayerSpeaker Cptn Lyn Hargreaves

All welcome to join us

Thursday 13th March2.00pm

Fellowship Group MeetingSt Mary’s Church

Thank you to everyone whosupported us on ‘Pancake Day’

£75 was raised forthe Church Fabric Fund

NEXT MEETING

WEDNESDAY 20th MARCHVILLAGE HALL

7.30pm

Speaker Malcolm Withnallon

“Modern Vegetable ProductionMethods”

Points Competition -A Stem of a Winter Shrub

MINSTER-IN-THANET WINEXT MEETING

TUESDAY 12th MARCH7.30pm

Speaker Martin Newcombetalks entitled ‘Food for Free’ and

‘Herbs that Heal’

Coffee and ChatThursday 21st March10.00am to 12.00noon

Games EveningWednesday 27th March

7.30pm

SANDWICH FARMERS’ MKTLast Saturday of each Month

Guildhall, Cattle MarketFurther information from

Melanie Clarkson 01304 617 197 [email protected]

Audrey’s and Shirley’sCharity Dance

Saturday 6th AprilCountry and Western Evening

Live Music£6.00 per person - tickets from

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By Hannah and Ebony

Humpback WhalesHumpback whales are known well for their singing and theirbeautiful noises. Humpbacks are the only whales that can sing.The songs travel miles through the ocean to communicate andattract other whales. These sequences of moans, howls, criesand other noises are quite complex and continue for hours onend. Scientists are studying these sounds to decipher theirmeanings. It is most likely that humpbacks sing to communicatewith other whales. One whale was recorded singing for twenty-two hours.

By Olivier Ringrose

New Year’s ResolutionDo you remember me saying about New Year resolutionsbecause I have done mine already I have got my ‘pen licenceyay!’. A pen licence is where you get to write in pen at alllessons, but maths, never maths!!!!!

By Jessica Fright

OreosOreos are really nice because of the really nice creamy centre!They are really addictive; I always twist it, lick it and dunk it!!Emily.S said; they go really well with milk! Grace likes thembecause they are chocolaty and just delicious!I recommend this and you should definitely try them.

By Emily W

Dog with a blog!Dog with a blog is a new TV program, for kids on Disneychannel. It’s about a dog who can talk and he is clever and hasa blog on the Internet. The characters are Mum, Dad, Tyler,Avery, Chloe and Stan the dog. The dog is very smart so hewanted be like a real human and then he drove a car andcrashed into a tree! Stan the dog is really cool and I totallyrecommend it!

By Emily W and Grace

Wisewood dance!At street dance you can get into exams and its really cool!On February 4th Miss Hannah taught us a new dance.We have learnt a dance already that is called Scream and Shoutby Will.I.am and Britney Spears.I go with my best friend Beatrice (Bee)! it’s so cool!You can get a uniform and that includes: joggers a t-shirt and ahoodie!The teachers are Miss Hannah and Miss Liv!

By Stacie and Bee!

Fish!Have you ever seen fish because if you haven’t here are somepictures of them. You can have some sort of fish as pets, otherslive in the sea and sea life centres!

By Jess

Dogs TrustIn dogs trust they never put a healthy dog down. No matter bigor small, dogs trust are here to help.Do you want to help? Become a member, you can join an eventor find another way to get involved .These lovely dogs are realcharacters but the one thing they need more than anything is abest friend like me or you. They feel the best way to buy a dog isto rehome them. Each year they rehome around 16,000 thereare 18 rehoming centres nationwide. No healthy dog will everbe destroyed with this team on the lookout.

PrimarkPrimark is a great place for clothes and accessories shopping.The products they sell are all at low prices, but perfect quality.Things you can buy are:

● Makeup● Hand gel/hand cream (it’s amazing)● Clothes● Shoes● Sweets● Hair products● Onesies - pyjamas

For all great prizes!Local Primarks are in Margate, Westwood Cross and Ramsgate.

By Annabelle, Emily W, Emily S, Grace

Valentines Day!On Valentines Day you send cards and gifts to your boy friend,or girl friend or secret admirer. Our friend Hannah received acard from Ethan saying Happy Valentines Day and sayinglove?????and then xxx. I wonder what you got? Happy Valentines Day Peeps!!!

By Grace, Emily S and Emily W

Keep calm and carry on…Keep calm and go shopping…Keep calm and cuddle up…Keep calm and drink tea…Keep calm and watch tv…Keep calm and spend more…Keep calm and sleep…Keep calm and buy stuff…Keep calm and read a book…Keep calm and buy shoes…

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