What Are These Ladies Doing ? See Page 22

Tammy Needs A Home!Poor Tammy was abandoned in the driveway of

one of TAG Pet Rescue Sanctuary’s volunteers andhas been at the sanctuary for a year now. She is alovely cat - about 4 years old, very affectionate andwould love a new home with no other cats and withsomeone who could give her all the love and affectionshe so deserves after being dealt such a cruel start.

If you think you may be able to help Tammy,please call 01843 822931. She would be most grateful.

Jessica Silver - age 9

MINSTER ACTION GROUPYELLOW LINES

PUBLIC MEETINGSATURDAY 17th APRIL

10.00amVillage Hall

further enquiries to either822858 or 821483

MINSTERPARISH COUNCILAnnual Parish Meeting

will take place on

Tuesday 20th April at 7 p.m.Library & Neighbourhood Centre

4a Monkton Road, MinsterThe Meeting will commence with

a Presentation on theEAST KENT ACCESS WORKS

by Kent County Council

Members of the Public are invitedto attend to hear the presentation

and ask questions aboutthe above project

Tea and Coffeewill follow the presentation

The Annual Parish Meeting willthen continue and the public will beable to ask Councillors questions

about any other issues in the Village

Issue Number 113 : April 2010ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

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Thanet STD Code : 01843Community Warden:Steve Taylor: 07811 271 302PC Kim Burgess &PC Darren Reed: 222265email:margate.neighbourhood@kent.pnn.police.ukPolice Station: 231055(for reporting crimes or non urgent information)Emergencies: 999 or 112Thanet District Council: 577000Community Dog Warden: 577580Salvation Army Hall: 825178Library: 821442Doctor’s Surgery: 821333(appointments only, 8.00am -10.00 am)Patient Liaison Group: 845072or email: minstersurgeryplg@gmx.comMinster School: 821384Village Website & Forum:www.minster-in-thanet.org.ukMinster Web Cafegroups.yahoo.com/group/minstercafeFreegle: http://frgl.it/inthanetMobility Scooter(to loan): 07914 623 287Venues available for HireJohn Spanton Pavilion (in Rec)and the All Weather Sports Pitchbookings for both the above venues viaParish Office 821339Old Schools: bookings viaJacque Sings 822053Village Hall: 822807 bookings viaEric James 821744

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The next meeting ofMinster Parish Council

will be held on:Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at 7pm

in the Neighbourhood CentreMembers 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: 821339 fax: 825269

Email: clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.uk

May Meeting - Tuesday 4th

Pavilion HireRecreation Ground

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

Seating for 60-70, licensed bar available,

kitchen facilities.Ideal for all family occasions !

Bookings via Parish Council Office

Dates for Your DiaryApr

10 Saturday Market 2210 Horticultural Spring Show 2210 W.I Wine & Wisdom 2212 R.B.L. Womens Section Meeting 2213 W.I. Meeting 2215 W.I. Coffee and Chat Morning 2217 Public Meeting re Yellow Lines 118 East Kent Alpine Garden Safari 1020 Annual Parish Meeting 1

21 Horticultural Society Meeting 22

23 Mayhems - St Georges Day Dance Out 8

24 Horticultural Coffee Morning 2224 Bowls Club Open Day (1) 12

May

1 PLG Craft Fair & Bazaar 261 Bowls Club Open Day (2) 122 Twinning Association Anniversary 118 Minster Show Schedule Launch 23

12/15Playhouse - “Ghost Writer” 20Jun

5/6 Monkton Open Gardens 1219/20 Minster Open Gardens 26

Church Notices 21All Weather Pitch 23Village Hall Bowls Group 23

Green Bins Recycling Collections Blue BinsFriday (paid service) Remember: Freegle items that you no longer need Monday - Tuesday

9th / 23rd April 5/6th : 19/20th7th / 21st May 3/4th : 17/18th

Dry Cell Battery Collections: Attwells, The Attic, Bens, Library, Co-op, DoctorsJoin the local Freegle Group at: http://frgl.it/inthanet

The Editors accept all advertisements, articlesand notices in good faith and activelyencourage the support of the local traders andservices.However, we cannot be held responsible for thequality of goods or services offered.Please mention the magazine when replying toadvertisers.Note however that due to lack of recordingspace we do not copy our advertisersinformation to the audio CD’s.The magazine and CD are published eleventimes a year, at the beginning of each month,from February to December, inclusive.Disclaimer: Views expressed herein are strictlythose of their author and do not necessarilyagree with those of the Editor and/or theeditorial team.

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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

April 2010

Minster Matters 3EDITORIAL

Eve

The ‘E’ Team

C.G. Waters39, Station Road,

BirchingtonTel: 01843 845085

7, Market Street,Sandwich

Tel: 01304 613010No obligation home visitTelephone us with your

requirements

CarpetSpecialists

Carpets

Vinyl's

Rugs

LaminateFloors

N I C F

M.W.C.(Minster Window Company)

Property MaintenanceBuilding Work

Plastering * RenderinguPVC Windows & Doors

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

Garage Doors * Decking

Call Dave on

07979 525 257

Brenda

Amy

Nora

Diane

Ray

Sue

April 2010

Hairby

Ian Barrie73 High Street,

Minster, Ramsgate01843 821216

POOR PARKING OF THE MONTH

ATTWELLS NEWSAGENTS57 HIGH STREET, MINSTER Tel: 821363

FRAGILE TAPE (Please Do Not Drop)....... £1.49THIS WAY UP (Saturday Night ) TAPE ...... £0.99

BOGOF Offer - Foxes Fruits, Mints & DarkReward Charts and Stickers

New Carol Peters Brochure NOW IN !!Book Your Trips at Attwells - Your Local Agent

Greetings Cards for ALL Occasions

Don’t forget you can:Recycle your dead batteries here

Is it me or is Spring actually beginning to break ? We seemto have had our fair share of cold wet weather just lately, in factmyself and my 2 neighbours had to sandbag our back doors justa couple of weeks ago, so it is really nice to see the sun when itpops it’s head out.

Firstly this month I feel I must make an apology to our localbobbies, who took my mentions of ‘police’ last month to meanthem personally, when actually I was using the term in a generalsense and not trying to decry our local lads. Sorry guys didn’tmean to get your backs up, I’ll think before I write next time !!

I also received a very irate letter from someone who Ipresume is a resident, but not really worthy of any reply as theyweren’t open enough to give me their name. But to answer oneof their points, with regard to our “Poor Parking” pictures, theyaren’t meant to suggest that anyone is doing anything illegalthat’s why we only label them as “Poor Parking”(and we alwaysremove number plates if they show,) they are just to show thebad parking that we constantly endure in the village, a pointwhich was also mentioned in the letter and which the writer saidno one ever did anything about.

Well we feel our pictures do just that, we do do somethingabout vehicles we see, we shame them with a picture in the hopethey don’t do it again !! I’m sure most drivers would prefer thatthan to get a ticket from the police for parking on corners, acrossfootpaths or abandoning them on bus stops or just out in theroad causing a traffic flow problem, and believe me we’d alsolove to see the bus not using the estate.

Gripe over. Now would you like a bit of light relief, haveyou seen that advert where the elderly couple are discussing thepurchase of an item they won’t name but it goes up the stairs.

Well I’m not crippled yet (maybe that could change if I take more poorparking pic’s though ?) but I have just acquired one of those items via theFreegle Thanet site, that I run, and already it has been a godsendtransporting some heavy items both up and down the stairs. When I told theCommunity Warden I’d got it installed he had a real chuckle.

Dog fouling continues to be what most villagers moan at us about,especially in Gas Alley, Domneva Road and of course the Rec. We alwayspass on your concerns and we hope eventually someone will get caught andfined, it might make others stop and think. That’s it, where’s Zac today ?

DOUBLE HELPING FOR APRIL

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All aspects of treesurgery

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

£5 million Insurance

01843 825 190 / 0780 127 3138Free Quotations

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MINSTER RESIDENTSIntroducing your local GasSafety Registered plumbing

and heating engineerCPS Plumbing

& Heating01843 589 076

14, Cottington Road,Cliffsend

4 April 2010

Timber * Electricals * PlumbingBuilding Materials * Household Goods

Glass * Garden Furniture * Local Delivery

BRILLS DIY16-18, The Square, Birchington

01843 845 133 Established 1965

GRAB A DEAL AND GET TO BRILLS

PATIENT LIAISON GROUP (MINSTER)NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2010

Missed AppointmentsMissed appointments are still causing a concern, where patients

fail to attend on average 2 to 3 appointments each day!Bearing in mind the difficulty some patients experience when

trying to make an appointment, this causes inconvenience to allconcerned, and above all, is a waste of precious resources.

So this is a "BIG REMINDER' to all those who find they nolonger need an appointment they have previously booked.

PLEASE PLEASE remember to cancel it so that othersmay benefit. You never know, one day, that someone may beyou!

Telephone AppointmentsWe would also like to remind you that all doctors are available

for "Telephone Consultations".If you do not actually need to see a doctor but just require a

consultation, this could present an easier and more convenientoption. Such consultations can be booked in the normal way, viareception, on 821333.

May Day Craft FairSaturday 1st May is nearly upon us, (where has this year gone!)

and we are holding another fair at the "Old Schools", 9.00am to1.00pm. We have already sold nearly half of the tables so get inquick if you don't want to be disappointed!Please see our advert on page 26 for further details.

Easter Holiday Surgery Closing TimesPlease note that the surgery will be closed during the following

times :Good Friday 2nd April and Easter Monday 5th AprilShould you need to see a doctor during these times please

contact "Doctors on Call" via the normal surgery number  -  821333.

Patient Liaison Group MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th April at 6pmin the surgery conference room. If anyone would like to attend,or has issues they would like to raise, then please contact either ofthe numbers shown below.

All are welcome.

Ken Self : 821200    or   Jean Taylor : 845072

Keys * Glass * Timber - Cutting ServiceFence Panels from 9.95Paving Slabs Riven 450 x 450 1.89Bosch Rotak 320 64.99Petrol Metal Deck 16” Lawnmower 99.99Petrol Hayter Spirit 16” Lawnmower 294.99Flymo Hover Compact 300 58.99Qualcast Concorde 32 89.99Decking 6” x 11/8” Tanalised per Metre 1.984” x 2” Tanalised per Metre 1.628’ x 4’ 18mm Shuttering Plywood 18.158’ x 4’ 18mm Sterling Board 16.97Bathroom Suite Complete 198.95Cuprinol Timbercare 6 litres 8.49Godwins 70litre Multi Purpose 3 bags 9.99Levingtons Multi Purpose 3 bags 12.00Miracle Grow Compost 2 bags 10.00

Shrubs * Plants * Seed Potatoes * TurfsAll Prices Include VAT

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A RARE FINDModel Kit & Toy Specialists

Wishes to purchase any Plastic Model Kits,Toy Soldiers, Vintage Action Man, toys and games

of any description and books on these subjectsDistance no object - Cash Purchases

Collections or Single ItemsPersonal Courteous Service

138 Monkton Street, Monkton, Kent CT12 4JQTel: (01843) 821071 - Mobile: 07818 000 751

email@rare-find.info

April 2010

Rosemary Ball MICHT, IIHHTReflexologist

Full reflexology.Hand or foot massage

Relax the body and mindSuitable for all ages

Tel: 01843 821565Mob: 07900 030669

M.G.GOODELECTRICAL

PLUMBING & BUILDINGSERVICES

7b High Street, MinsterContact Mick

on: 01843 823641or: 07761 109171

A.J.Cliffe & Sons(Butchers) Ltd

Canterbury House,Monkton Road, Minster

Tel: 01843 821288

P. HUMESGeneral Builder

All types of work undertakenFree estimates

Carpentry, Brickwork,Plastering, Tiling & Block Paving

Bathrooms FittedMaintenance work

Tel: 01843 822990Mob: 07715 234185

Decorating ~ Fitted KitchensBathrooms Fitted ~ Maintenance Work

COMMUNITY WARDENSteve promised us a couple of paragraphs this month, but although he

sent us an email he forgot to attach his “precious words of wisdom”, soon his behalf we have been asked to tell you that he is making a goodrecovery from his recent illness and is delighted to be back at work.

He is available again for residents to contact him on his usual numberand he says you will see him out and about walking in the village.

He thanks everyone for their words of sympathy and all the get wellmessages he received and he’s looking forward to Minster Matters givinghim their usual ribbing again !!

TRADING STANDARDSReports have been received from Kent residents who have had “CSS

Childrens Support Society” charity donation bags posted through theirletter boxes. They ask residents to fill the bags with items they wish todonate to the charity – such as unwanted clothes, toys and bedding.

The bags quote their Registered Charity Number as 526305, but thisis not a valid number and CSS is believed to be a bogus charity.

Please do not make donations to this bogus charity. Always ensurethat your donations are going to reputable charities. You can check charitydetails by contacting the Charity Commission on 0845 3000 218 or bygoing to their website www.charity-commission.gov.uk

Please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or go towww.consumerdirect.gov.uk if you receive one of these charity bags, orhave any further information about any bogus charities.

Kent Trading Standards wish to hear from anyone who has booked aboating holiday on a ‘Luxury Yacht’ in Alicante, Spain through a companyby the name of Dream Catchers purporting to be based inSevenoaks.  Information suggests that the  holidays do not exist and thecompany is not responding to attempts to contact them.

Please contact 01732 525291 if you have any information regardingthe company. Please call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or go towww.consumerdirect.gov.uk if you need further advice on your consumerrights, or you want to report and traders you have concerns about.

Re - HELP FOR HAITI VOLUNTEER KNITTERSBecause of articles in Minster Matters and local papers, Gwen would

like to say a big Thank you to Thanet Lions who have offered space -in acontainer they have arranged in July. Because of this she is now in aposition to accept a lot more knitwear, not only the little vests but knitwearof any size or pattern, also blankets would be gratefully received andincluded in the shipment.

Happy EasterDon’t forget

yourTurkey Breastsrolled in bacon

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GREENSTREETJOINERY Ltd

We specialise incustom made

Staircases - DoorsWindows - Kitchens

& Conservatoriescontact:

Simon Greenstreet(01843) 823035

April 2010

Teresa & Bonniewelcome you!

Summer Opening HoursMon-Sat: 8.30am - 5.00pm

Sunday: 10am - 2pm

Fresh coffeeSpeciality teasDelicious cakesSandwichesLight lunchesBacon rolls

...and all the gossip!

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Survey Results for Kent Village of the Year 2009 Money The following are the results of the recent survey regarding what the

£500 should be spent on that the village won in the Kent Village of the YearCompetition for 2009

Answer Vote Count/Percentage1/ Further Public Benches 0 Votes (0%)2/ Small improvements to the children’s play area in the Recreation

Ground 0 Votes (0%)3/ Small improvements to the children’s play area in Molineux Road

0 Votes (0%)4/ Improvements to facilities at the Pavilion 0 Votes (0%)5/ Put it towards equipment to be placed on the new Recreation Ground

extension 0 Votes (0%)6/ Install an Internet Wi-Fi Hotspot in the village centre, covering the

area from Bens to the Gossip Shop, and possibly for some distancebeyond. 3 Votes (50%)

7/ Donate it to the village Christmas Lights Appeal - that is what wasdone with the £250 that we won in the same competition in 2008, on therecommendation of the Minster Matters team, as it was awarded for winningthe Communications category. 2 Votes (33%)

8/ Donate it to another village group or groups 0 Votes (0%)9/ Plant more bulbs and/or trees 1 Votes (16%)10/ Use it to help make improvements to a specific area in the village

0 Votes (0%)11/ Own thoughts/ideas 0 Votes (0%)Total Votes: 6

The following is from the Draft Minutes of the March Parish MeetingMembers noted with concern that only 6 responses had been received

following an item appearing in Minster Matters seeking residents views onhow they would like to see the £500 prize money from the Village of theYear award expended.

RESOLVED: That it be agreed in principle to expend some of the moneyof the Christmas lights and that the amount to be spent be agreed at the nextmeeting.

Editor’s note: Slightly disappointed thatthis doesn’t make any mention of the WiFiaccess point which MM originally asked theParish Council for, and which received 50%of the vote as shown above.

Easter SundaySunday Roast

with free gift on the table

Live Entertainment3rd April - Merton

17th April - Led Gremlin

Is it my fault?(or my master’s)

I am a doggieI hope I don’t get fined,For all of the mess that,

That I leave behind.Now I know it’s my Master,

Who should pick it up for me,But he doesn’t want to,And neither does she.

So everyone complains,when my muck gets on their

shoeAnd they mumble to themselves,“I’ve got to clean off this poo”Please Master would you mind

takingWhen we go for walkies, a bag?And then the streets of Minster

will beThe cleanest in Thanet, I’me sure

we can brag.(Rover)

Minster Matters

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

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PHONE DIANE:

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Tiling, General HomeMaintenance

Garden FeaturesLocal and Experienced

Contact Paul or Tracey01843 823646

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N.P. PlasteringDry Lining ~ Screeding ~ Plastering

Coving ~ New Walls & Ceilings ~ RepairsReferences & Portfolio

available on requestFree Estimates & Advice

01843 825 949or

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Surrounding AreaAirports

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A. Harris & SonGARDEN SERVICES

Mowing * Tree WorkPainting * Fencing * HedgesTrellis & Wooden Planters

made to ordercall Andrew on

07745 824 23210% Discount for over 60’s & referrals

MINSTER AND MONKTONROYAL BRITISH LEGION

61 Augustine Road, Tel 821471

LIVE MUSIC - QUIZ NIGHTS - RACE NIGHTSAVAILABLE TO BOOK FOR FUNCTIONS

WEDDING RECEPTIONS- BIRTHDAYPARTIES ETC

BAR, STAGE & DANCE FLOOR IN THE MAINAREA

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WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Running the Paris Marathon for QEQM HospitalFour energetic consultant surgeons from QEQM hospital are taking on

a new challenge. Gynaecologist Zoe Woodward, and orthopaedic surgeonsAndrew Smith, Richard Slack and Mark Cornell are running in the ParisMarathon on April 11th. The four are seeking sponsorship for this 42 kilometreendeavour to raise funds for the QEQM hospital’s League of Friends.

The League’s current project is the purchase of new furniture for theWalmer outpatient department which is being renovated. Many patients attendclinics every week and will benefit from the improvements.

Next, the League will be replacing many of the bedside armchairsthroughout QEQM hospital. It is important for patients to have a chair that iscomfortable and the right height, especially after undergoing joint replacementsurgery. Money raised sponsoring Zoe, Andrew, Richard, and Mark willsupport this project.

The League’s chairman, Jeremy Voizey said, “I am delighted that oursurgeons are running to raise funds for the League. The more money we raise,the more we can do to improve the comfort and care of patients in our hospital.”

The runners will follow a route through the streets of Paris, beginning atthe Champs Elysee and finishing near the Arc de Triomphe.

To sponsor the runners, you can phone the League of Friends on01843 234507 and request a sponsorship form (please add Gift Aid ifapplicable), or you can sponsor them online at

www.justgiving.com/qeqmhospital-lof.

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Trustworthy, HonestReliable andHardworking

Painting & DecoratingGardening & FencingGeneral BuildingPressure wash service includingPatios, Drives and Pathways

For a FRE E estim ateand reasonable rates

Tel: “ ”T:M :

Qualified carpenter

Pet and Domiciliary ServiceGoing Away? At work all day?

Going into hospital?DAILY VISITS

PADS offers a trustworthy and secure servicefor the care of your home and pets

when you are absent Fully Insured - References on request

Please call 01843 850165

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18th century quality & character Guest rooms from £62 per night

Self Catering from £200 per week

Discounts for longer stays.www.durlocklodge.co.uk

April 2010

Durlock Lodge

Durlock, Minster, Thanet,Kent CT12 4HD

Phone 01843 821219

R & A PlumbingWorcester accredited installerCentral Heating x Unvented

& vented systemsBathrooms designed and installed

Tiling x Solar panels x Underfloor heatingPLUS Finance now available onAlpha Boilers (Subject to status)For efficient and friendly service

please call for free estimate01843 580133 07814 858653

Fully insured, all work guaranteed

yourConservative

Councillorfor the

Thanet Villages Ward

e-mail: marlec@onetel.com

Councillor Mike Roberts

Tel: 01843 851726

MINSTER-IN-THANET WIMouth-watering aromas wafted through the Village Hall at the March meeting,

when Tina Cesbron from The Chai Stop spoke about the business of making curries,and brought samples for us to try. Members had been asked to bring along favouriterecipes, and Sarah Eaton-Brown kindly made her recipe for fudge, which was muchappreciated.

We had previously made a collection of money and items for ‘Support ourSoldiers’ Grab Bags, and Beryl Ravensdale plus two colleagues from Whitstable WIattended the meeting to receive the donations. As well as six other visitors, wewelcomed four new members to our institute.

Looking ahead, ideas for the next Dabble Day were requested. At the AcolGroup Meeting attended by several members, it was Minster’s turn to run the raffle,and give a report of last year’s activities. We were then treated to an excellent talkabout the life of women in Japan, and shown examples of clothing and shoes, whichwe were able to handle and examine.

Don’t forget the Wine & Wisdom evening on 10th April - see separate advert on page 22.

MAYHEMSMinster Mayhems will be dancing near the Bell from 5.15pm to 6.00pm on 23rdApril to celebrate St George's Day. It would be really good to see some of the villagecome out and support the young dancers.Check out the Mayhems website, we have loads of new pictures from some of our2009 events, Broadstairs, Tenterden, Deal and Rochester to name but a few .

A list of our 2010 Stands should be available in the very near future, so pleaselook back again real soon.

www.minstermayhems.org.ukDominique

THE SALVATION ARMYMinster Corps

COMMUNITY SHOPWe are still in particular

need of the following:• Small items of

furniture• Electrical goods• Volunteers to work

half a day a week or more

Thank you to all those whohave already kindly donated.

RC PESCUDEst 1976

Interior/Exterior Painting • Drive & PatioCleaning

Flat Pack Assembly • Loft Ladders FittedFencing/Gates • Lawns Cut

Sheds & Greenhouse Erected or RepairedGeneral Repairs & Maintenance

All Work Guaranteed - Fully Insured

01843 224803 / 07980 439558

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A. WILTSHIRE & SONBUILDERS

tel: 842069 Free estimates

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New roofsor repairs

Garages &extensions

Drivewaysin brick, slabs or concrete

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PatiosBrickwalls

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All types of work undertakenExterior & Interior

~Domestic & Commercial

~Free Advice & Estimates

~Quality Work Assured

~Insurance Work Undertaken

~‘No Job Too small Or BIG’

Call ‘Bernie’ on07842 234 680bandrdecorators@hotmail.co.uk

Village Pub and Restaurant

The White StagMonkton 01843 823760

Flower Show ReminiscingThe Minster Show Committee are looking for interesting facts,

figures and pictures to use on their brand new website. The site isundergoing construction at this time and it is proposed to have thesite launch on Saturday 8th May which is also Show Launch Day.

You can help us by relating to us your memories, good or bad,of past shows, or by looking through your old photo albums andloaning us your treasured pictures/slides.

We are happy to receive written stories/memories or we will cometo you and record them audibly if you would prefer. With pictures/slideswe would like to borrow them for a very short while to scan theminto our computer and then return them to you. Even better would beto have names to go with any persons that they show, although weare happy to receive pictures/slides that are “unnamed”, such as thoserecently published in Minster Matters. We are also interested in findingimages of past Carnival Queens and their Courts, Show Princessesetc, in fact anything and everything to do with the show in days goneby.

Please contact a Show Committee member or the Editor of thismagazine if you can help in any way, no matter how small that maybe. Help us to make the website something Minster can be proud of,we’re waiting to hear from you.

Editor’s Note: To all those reminiscent's, take a look at thephotograph in the centre page and see if you recognise anyone!

Local Praise for Minster Matters OnlineI do not often visit MM’s site but have done so this morning only

to find a wealth of information you have added since I last logged on,so I thought I’d reply to your request for feedback and say that I thinkthe magazine is terrific and I would like to congratulate you all on avery professional and informative magazine.

I think Minster is very lucky to have such a dedicated team workingto keep the residents informed of all that the village has to offer, whichis quite a lot. Long may you reign and thank you on behalf of manyof my acquaintances who look forward to the magazine every month,but do not have access to the Internet and probably don’t get aroundto saying ‘thanks’ personally.

Barbara White

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Kent Wildlife Gardening Awards 2010After another long, cold winter, signs of spring are starting to

appear, which means there’s no better time than now to start thinkingabout entering your garden into the Kent Wildlife Gardeningcompetition.

The Kent Wildlife Trust wants to know, are you wild about yourgarden? If you’ve got a garden that attracts wildlife, why not showit off and enter it into this year’s competition?

The Kent Wildlife Trust, Royal Horticultural Society, WildlifeTrusts and local authorities across Kent are working together toinspire people to take action for wildlife through gardening. Thiscompetition, as well as a garden centre approval scheme and othereducational events and projects aims to create awareness for theimportance of gardening to our local wildlife and to link many smallgardens into a ‘Living Landscape’.

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East Kent Alpine GardenSociety’s Garden SafariThe East Kent Alpine Garden

Society’s Garden Safari is onSunday 18th April from 11am to5pm. Featured gardens are locatedacross East Kent from Favershamto Whitstable, Canterbury,Wingham and Walmer, and willshow woodland perennials at theirbest, plants from ‘down under’ andover 60 Alpine sinks.

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Minster Armbouts Cappel Twinning Association The Association is up and running again, with Roy Bailey having

stepped in as Chair.  We are in a resurrection process with the ParishCouncil to sort out the paperwork.  The really good news is that ”TheFrench Are Coming” on 2 May 2010.  This event covers the TwinningAnniversary.  Look out for Posters around the Village and of coursecheck Minster Matters for updates.

Heather Epps

Charity Parachute JumpOn 14th June at the tender young age of 76, Geoff Taylor of Minster

will be making a parachute jump at Headcorn in aid of Prostate Cancerand Cervical Cancer Research.

If you would like to support Geoff (Note from Editor: We thoughtthe parachute was supposed to do that !!) then you can sponsor him,which is easier than jumping out of a plane !!. There will be a sponsorform in Attwells Newsagents or you can email him direct ongeoffrey@taylor9093.plus.com

Thanks......DIANE HUNT, a member of the MM team wishes to express her

thanks to Sue Greenstreet (another team member) for her help andassistance on the day that she sustained a dog bite whilst posting leafletsin Tothill St.

JACKIE AND SALLY wish to thank Minster Matters for their articlerecording Len Coeshott’s passing last month, and they would also liketo take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended his funeralservice. Thank you also to Doreen for the wonderful spread, to Alan andMargaret for running the Bar and to anyone else who helped out.Donations to Cancer Research totalled £195.

THE FAMILY AND THE R.S.P.B. Would like to say a heartfelt ‘ThankYou’ to all neighbours and friends of Fred Gray of Laundry Road Minsterfor the kind donations that you gave in his Memory for the R.S.P.B.He was a very kind warm hearted person. Very sadly missed. Thankyou.

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Visit the Minster Bowls ClubOpen Days

Saturday 24th April, 11.00am-3.00pm

Saturday 1st May, 11.00am-3.00pm

At the beginning of each outdoor bowling season, we like tooffer members of the public, the opportunity to call for a chat at thebowling green and new pavilion on the Minster recreation field.

Not only do we offer free bowling tuition, but we can informyou about all the opportunities there are to bowl in friendly gamesagainst other clubs, fun roll-ups with club members and, as youprogress, the chance to play in league teams and other competitivegames. The green is open for play seven days a week from 10amuntil dusk.

The outdoor season closes at the end of September when manymembers transfer their interest to indoor short mat bowls in ourpavilion. This is played mainly in the mornings and evenings fromOctober to April. Again, we have club championship competitions,fun roll-ups, matches against other clubs (both at home and away)and league matches. You can play for fun or you may be a competitiveperson - there are opportunities for both.

The club also has a thriving social membership side with ourentertainment team putting on many events including a barn dance,quiz evenings, race nights, and other fun nights. Over eighty membersattend the Christmas dinner. We have monthly Sunday lunchesduring the winter months that are very popular. This is your chanceto meet others in the community and make new friends.

Our address is Ray Razzell Pavilion, Molineaux Road, Minster,CT12 4DN. Approach the recreation ground from opposite Ben’sLondis shop. You might also like to contact Brian East in Monkton(tel. 825475) or Glynne Hibbert in Minster (tel 821221), or just turnup!

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Dear Residents of MinsterI am attached to the Armbouts Cappel Twinning Committee. I have been

reading the report on the Minster Twinning Association in your Minster MattersDecember/January 2010 issue. I was very surprised to find that the majorityof the population of Minster had lost interest in the Twinning and could notform a Committee to save the Twinning from folding up. Everyone on theFrench side and on the English side have worked very hard to keep it alive.You will find from the different pages and cuttings that I have enclosed,(available from MM Editor - if required) information on various visits overthe years.

The Associations that are existing in Armbouts Cappel, I myself andMonsieur Jean Bonduelle received a delegation of Scouts in 2001, we haveschool exchanges which are very important these days, I also have regularvisits from the Royal British Legion to attend our different ceremonies in thecourse of a year.

I had a very good friend in Minster, his name was John Lynch until hispassing away. I am still in contact with his family. John always supplieddelegations for our ceremonies. I have always been extremely grateful overthis and his kindness shown to us over the many years that I knew him. Acharming man, he worked like myself with another friend of mine in Ramsgatekeeping the Military Liaison alive, he always believed like us that Exchangesand Twinning between different Towns, Villages and Associations of differentcountries was good for the moral.

We must try and keep this Twinning alive.God bless you Dear Friends.SincerelyJack G.C. SquireFrance

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EDITOR’S THANKS... Thank you to Fred Fright and Margaret Johnson for their input on the two pictures we printed of previous floats last month.

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Going Back in Time.The rough road as we called it, beside the new Housing Estate, was our way

to School. We walked through the artichokes that were taller than us, before ButtsField development.

Seeing the Head Teacher Mrs Budds, going to School, driving her little car,known as The Greengage, and the arrival of small bottles of milk that came in crates,for each child.

Taking off over the marshes or the Drove, across the railway to the river Stour,or a walk round the lanes. Franks Café next to the men only Molineux Institute,now the Village Hall, Blackmans fish and chip shop now the Indian Restaurant,later came Kings Café now Mortons Fork, every one of the venues down by thechurch, where we all congregated, The Guides, run by Mrs Black then Ruby London,The Youth Club with its big old fire in the middle of the room, run by DennisGolder, and later by Frank and Pam Gillett. We all gathered in the cold, watchingthe Cadets in the school playground, being put through their paces. The Rec., whereall kind of sports were held, and every one gathered to watch., Sunday School, notonly in the Church, but in a little house in Prospect Road with the owner MissSimpkins, Apart from the shopping area, the shops, in someone’s living room. Onein Augustine Road, which was Razzell’s, and Ashley’s in Prospect Road, Alsoremembering the deep snow drift at the top of Prospect Road.

We knew nothing about illness and ailments, our Grandparents, were not illthey just passed away.

These are a few memories, I am sure some Minster residents will remember.

Take a trip down memory lane - can you identify those that are unknownMINSTER N.F.S

Back row Left to Right: Donald Beerling, Bill Sacket, Ron Tubb, Unknown, Unknown.Front row Left to Right: Percy Nicholls, the four officers were not local men, Unknown

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COMPUTER CORNER (I’M BACK!!)I know it’s been a while since I’ve written a computer corner, but magazine

space has been extremely limited and there were always more worthwhilearticles that needed to be included first.

I’ve had quite a few enquiries recently about web-sites that appear tohave scanned your computer for viruses and then tell you that they have founda goodly number, and are asking you to pay for the software to remove them.DON’T !! This is just a scam to get you to part with your money. Youprobably don’t have any malicious viruses and their software definitely won’tremove them. What it will do though is lighten your bank balance somewhatand possibly infect your computer into the bargain !. If you’re being plaguedby this type of site then it is highly likely you do have an infection but it isof their making and you should seek help to get it removed, if your ownantivirus program can’t do it for you. Please don’t say at this stage “but Idon’t have an antivirus program, or mine isn’t up to date”. If you are usingthe Internet without adequate security you are leaving your computer wideopen to all sorts of problems not all of which you will become aware of,except that you may notice a rapid drop in performance and see that yourhard disk light is working overtime, which could well signify that your machinehas become a “bot” in a large chain of infected pc’s, churning out spam or‘denial of service attacks’ without you being aware that anything is wrong,because your machine has been taken over by some unscrupulous individualwho wishes to cause havoc to others and insecure computers are their lifeblood.

Whilst mentioning Antivirus programs I’ve also received calls about AVGnow updating to version 9 and the fact that it is no longer free - well it is stillfree - you just have to look hard for the none too conspicuous links on theAVG website. My recommendation to those who wish to download the freeversion is to enter free.avg.com into your web browser address bar (not aGoogle or Yahoo search bar) when the site opens look for the heading“Download and Upgrade” click ‘Download AVG Free’ - now on the nextpage scroll down to the Free “DOWNLOAD “ button (big and red) click this- on the next page locate and click the tab that says “Installation Files” nowclick and download the Free Edition (note the file size is about 79mb) don’tclick the AVG Download Manager (which is only 1mb) - locate thedownloaded file on your computer and double click it to install version 9.

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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - March(The following are excerpts taken from the Draft Minutes)Minute 245 – Village of the Year AwardCllr. Mrs Thomson enquired whether a response had been received and the Clerk responded

that she was still awaiting information about retaining the signs and the re-instatement of thesign that had been damaged.

East Kent Access Phase 2 – Closure of FootpathsThe Clerk reported that KCC had advised of proposals to temporarily close footpaths

T37, T39 and TR 32 during the construction works for the Access Road. Cllr. Day reportedthat he had raised concerns with the public rights of way officer (KCC) and the Clerk undertookto raise this matter with Geoff Cripps, the KCC officer who had addressed the Parish Councilon the access road proposals and obtain the necessary maps of the closure. KALC would beasked whether such closures can be made without proper consultation.

iii) Tothill Street – The road is to be re-surfaced within the next few months.v) H2B Site – Complaints had been received about the closeness of the front doors of

some dwellings close to the Bumpy Track. It was agreed to refer this matter to the PlanningCommittee for consideration and a possible site visit.

264. Community Warden and Policing ReportsP.C. Reed reported that there had been 9 reported crimes during the month of February

and gave details of the incidents. Members were also advised that there had been 57 callslogged from the Village and these mainly related to vehicles and accidents.

He also referred to the report later on the agenda (Minute 265 refers) in respect of antisocial behaviour particularly in Molineux Road and graffiti problems in Gas Alley.

In respect of Gas Alley the Clerk was asked to discuss with TDC whether lighting couldbe installed in the alley and Cllr. Day enquired whether the lights could be provided fromthe highways improvement fund and Cllr. Hibberd undertook to investigate. Members wereadvised that Steve Taylor the Community Warden was on sick leave and that Alan McDonald,the Warden from St. Nicholas at Wade would undertake warden duties within Minster.

Finally the Kim Burgess referred to a “Kill Your Speed” sign and asked whether Councilwould wish to purchase any for the Village.

RESOLVED: That the Clerk seeks funding from TDC/KCC with a view to installing alighting unit in Gas Alley,

(B) the question of the purchase of a “Kill your Speed” sign be referred to the OperationsCommittee for consideration of the possible siting; and the Clerk to arrange a meeting betweenP.Cs Burgess and Reed and Cllr. Mrs. Thomson to discuss general policing matters in theVillage.

265.Molineux Road Play AreaThe Council were informed of anti social behaviour from youths aged between 13 to 20

on the Molineux Road play area. Police had been involved with complaint to deal with thedisturbance which often went on until 1 a.m.

Members advised that the playground had been provided for children up to the age of11 years. It was suggested that the problem may be alleviated if the fencing was raised inheight and the playground was locked over night.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted and that the Clerk obtain quotations to allow forraising the height of the fencing and for the securing of the gate and that the matter be furtherconsidered at a future meeting. Cont’d on next page....

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266.The Use of the Pavilion by the Dog SchoolThe clerk reported upon concerns that have been raised as a result of the hiring

of the Pavilion by the Dog School. Councillor Day and the Clerk undertook to visitthe pavilion and consult with the Dog School operators and draw up a hiring formsetting out the conditions of hire.

267.All Weather Playing Surface - Use by PoliceP.C. Burgess addressed Council and requested the use of the AWPS on Wednesday

afternoons for a project to encourage children to participate in sport. The initiativewould be supervised by the Police and the School were aware of the proposal and itwould have no impact on its programme of sports as they did not use the pitch after2 p.m.

RESOLVED: That the request from the Police to use the AWPS on Wednesdayafternoons be approved free of charge between 2 to 5.30p.m.

268.Proposed Parking Restrictions (Double Yellow Lines)Members noted the summary of the discussions held at the public meeting on

13th February 2010 on the proposals to introduce double yellow lines.The Clerk also reported upon a consultation document received from Kent

Highways on this subject.RESOLVED: That the Council(A) reject the proposals for the introduction of “double yellow lines” on the

Buttsfield Estate’(B) reject proposals for the introduction of “double yellow lines” on the north

side of Monkton Road; and(C) Members advise the Clerk of their thoughts on the possible need and

introduction of alternative parking restriction measures for consideration at the nextmeeting.

272.Request for Dog Bins in Marsh Farm RoadRequest considered that several bins be sited in Marsh Farm Road and Members

noted that other requests had been received for bins to be positioned in Monkton Roadand Greenhill Gardens.

RESOLVED: that the matter be referred to the Operations Committee.273.Minster Show

RESOLVED: That the request for the free use of the recreation ground, skatepark and pavilion for the holding of the annual Minster Show be approved for 23, 24and 25th July 2010.

277.Emergency Traffic ControlIt was agreed to refer consideration of the traffic problems created on 24th.

February by the closure of the “top road” to the Operations Committee.

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Minster PlayhouseA word from Ruby......

Being dead just doesn’t suit me,darlings.

I was a star, snuffed out at mybrightest hour. It wasn’t my time to goand if the person who did this to methinks I’m going to take it lying down,they can think again.

Now know I was no saint (and ifyou’re in any doubt you can ask mynot so devoted husband Edward) butreally; being found dead at a party withan empty glass by your corpse is just

so tacky. So here’s the plan, sweeties. Round up the suspectsand give them a night they won’t forget in a hurry.

Frances, Hedley, Alex; they might look like a bunch ofharmless old luvvies but I wouldn’t trust them as far as I couldthrow them and it wouldn’t surprise me if they know a thing ortwo about my sad demise. This could be my finest performanceyet, my chance to go out with a bang, and if I were you Iwouldn’t miss the chance to witness my revenge…

With special effects and laugh a minute lines, this is onenot to be missed! This show is directed by Scott Steele.

12th – 15th May and Tickets £6.00 and £5.00Available from Terry on 01843 220208

IN MEMORY OFLESLIE (LES) SHARPWho passed away at the age of 92 on

the 18th February in The Pilgrims Hospice.His funeral was held at Thanet Crematorium on 5th

March.Les’ family; Andrew, Sue, Christine, Barry and David would

like to thank all his friends and neighbours for their very kindmessages of sympathy and condolence and also for the flowersand generous donations which will be split between the Hospiceand the RNIB.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Growing up in drought-prone California, somethings have been habit my whole life, and so it surprisesme when I see the opposite done years later, even whenit comes down to something as simple as brushing yourteeth.

Ecotip:Don’t leave the water running when you are

brushing your teeth. Turn the water on only when youneed it to rinse your mouth and the brush.

Minster Matters 21April 2010

Church Newsand Service Times

The Salvation Army11 Tothill Street, Minster

Major Denise Cooper825178 / 822308

Weekly ProgrammeSunday

Jigsaw (Sunday School)11.00am – 12.00pm

Morning Family Service,11am – 12pm

Evening Service, 6pm – 7pm

MondayBaby Group

(Parents & Babies up to 12 months),9.30am to 12.30pm

Friendship Club(Over 50’s), 2.15pm – 3.30pm

TuesdayParents and Tots,

9.30am – 11.30am7 Up (children’s club for year 3-6, ages

7-11) 6pm - 7pm commencingTuesday 27th April 2010

WednesdayKeep Fit, 10.15am – 11.15am

Home League, 2.00pm – 3.45pmPilates, 6.30pm-7.30pm

& 7.30pm - 8.30pm(for details ring Andy on 07505399512)

ThursdayPrayer Meeting and Quiet Time

9am - All are WelcomePlease contact for details

- not held at Hall

Friday7 Up Club will run on a Tuesday

evening from Tues 27th April and it ishoped the Youth Club will commencein June on a Friday evening for ages

11-16 year olds

SaturdayThere are events happening on mostSaturdays please see other pages of

Minster Matters for details.

EASTER WEEKENDPalm Sunday Services 11am and 6pm

Good Friday Service 10.30amEaster Sunday Service 11am only

(6pm, Songs of Praiseat The Salvation Army in Margate)

Salvation Army telephone number forthe new building is 01843 825178

For more information please visit thewebsite

www.salvationarmy.org.uk/minster

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

Sunday Services InAPRIL

4th AprilEaster Day

9am: no service10am: Family Communion

6.30pm: Evensong11th April

9am: Holy Communion (BCP)10am: Family Communion

18th April9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Morning Worship25th April

9am: Holy Communion (BCP)10am: Holy Communion (CW)

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In

APRIL4th April

Easter Day10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

11th April10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)

18th April10.15am: Holy Communion with the

Methodists

25th April10.15am: Family Service

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.orgThe Abbey Chapel is open for

prayer throughout the day

Lauds: 7.30amMass 8.15am, Sunday 10am

Mid day prayer 12.10pmVespers 6pm

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 joinus in prayer, in our beautiful monastic

chapel.

SS Ethelbert & Gertrude CatholicParish Ramsgate and Minster

Rev S. Fisher, 592071ethelbert@fastmail.fm

www.rc.net/southwark/ramsgate-----------------

Parish Office:SS Ethelbert & Gertrude Church

72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7DS-----------------

Catholic Mass each Wednesday andHolyday of Obligation at 12 noon in the

Church of St Mary the VirginFor other services in Minster

please see Minster Abbey entry.

Mid week service at St Mary’sWednesdays 10.30am

Christians Togetherin Minster and District

Good Friday,2nd April

There will be a silent processionstarting from Minster Abbey gates at

9.45am, continuing to the Bakerywhere we will gather to sing hymns.You would be welcome to join in aservice that follows in the Salvation

Army from 10.30am - 11.30am.All are welcome to join us in this act

of witness on this Holy Day

Funerals:

4th March: Marc Dunk (28)at Minster Church and Cemetery

Services DuringHoly Week

1st AprilMaundy Thursday

10.30am: Holy Communion (BCP)at Minster

7.30pm: Passover Supper at Chislet

2nd AprilGood Friday

9.45am: Walk of Witnessstarting at the Abbey Gates

12 Noon: “An hour at the Cross”at St Nicholas-at-Wade

2pm: “The Passion at the Cross”at Minster

Minster Matters22 April 2010

Minster-in-Thanet WI.

NEXT MEETINGTuesday 13th April

Village Hall7.30pm

Speaker from “The Secret Garden”New members and guests welcome.

COFFEE AND CHATThursday 15th April

Village Hall Committee Room10am to 12 noon.

All welcome.

WINE & WISDOM EVENINGSaturday, 10th April7pm for 7.30pm start

Village Hall

Quizmaster Peter Warr

Tickets £5 per person,includes supper

Maximum 8 per table

Further details and ticketsfrom Ann, 821152

SANDWICH FARMERS’MARKET

Last Saturday of every month9am to 4pm

Guildhall, Cattle Market

Events

Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s SectionMonday 12th April, 7.30pm

A poem “Showers”Bingo Speaker or Quiz

Raffle prizes neededfor all meetings

For further informationMiriam Smith 822589

SATURDAY MARKET10th April, 10.00am to 12noon

Old SchoolsAll our usual stalls

- in aid of Chruch Funds -Everybody welcome

OPEN GARDENS 201019th- 20th June.12th anniversary

We already have many gardensbut are always looking for more!If you are considering enteringyour garden then please contact

Rev’d Bob Coles:821250

CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKTLast Sunday of each Month

Next Mkt Mar 28th & Apr 25thOval Lawns, Eastern Esplanade

fort further info contactJune Chadband226033

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MINSTER & MONKTONWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Royal British Legion ClubAugustine Road

Come and join us for a “Cuppa” and ChatBingo - Raffles

EVERY WED 2.00pm - 4.00pmAll Welcome

Joan Cordwell - phone 823782

MINSTER & MONKTONHORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

SPRING SHOWSaturday 10th April

Village Hall2.00pm to 4.30pm

Entry is members only

NEXT MEETINGWednesday 21st April

Village HallJean Tallboys

“The Work of plant heritage”Points table: Three geraniums or

fuchsia cuttings.

COFFEE MORNINGSaturday 24th April

Old Schools9.30am to 11.30am.

All visitors are welcome 50p

For people unable to get to the library, carers and those with ill healthor disabilitiesWant to know more?Call us on 01843 821442At Minster Thanet Librarywww.kent.gov.uk/libsClick Services for everyone then housebound

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Canterbury Accordionand Social Club

GRAND MUSICAL EVENINGTuesday 20th April

7pm for 7.30pm StartCome to be entertained by

HARRY HUSSEYThe well known accordionist -

A celebration of his 80th BirthdayAT THE BARN,

KINGSTON VILLAGEALL WELCOME

Refreshments RaffleAdmission: £4.00 at the door.

Kingston village is approx5 miles from Canterbury off of the A2

MONKTONOPEN GARDENS

5th & 6th JUNE 201011am-5pm

MOTHERS UNIONOur March Meeting was beautifully led byPrimrose Northrop ably assisted by Isabella

who played gentle music on her guitar betweenthe prayers, most fitting for our

Lenten Meeting.We are not meeting in April but hope toarrange a delayed “Christmas Dinner”

soon!!

SOUP ON WEDNESDAYSoup on Wednesday has now

finished and we would like to thankeveryone who supported us throughthis really cold weather.

The final money raised is nearly£800 some of which goes toChristian Aid

Thank you everyoneJanet Walmsley(Soup on Wednesday customers

pictured on front cover)

Minster Matters 23April 2010

(Est 1935)

MOT Preparation and PresentationServicing all makes of vehicle

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Saturday 8th May, 11.00am to 1.00pm“Grow for the Show” French Marigolds

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Do you know of any local groups or soloiststhat would like to appear in the “Showcase”

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Ring Bernie Watler on 821758

Can you help with memories/storiesor old pictures for our website

please see our request on Page 9 for further details

Pheonix Cup- Sunday 18th - 6pm

Sundays Tuesdays4th 7pm to 10pm 6th 6pm to 9pm

11th 7pm to 10pm 13th No Bowls

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

25th 7pm to 10pm 27th 6pm to 9pm

Minster Matters24 April 2010

Editors this monthHelen Birch

andSophie Stevens

Horseying around!My friend Helen and I went down to my stables in the Christmas

holiday to groom and look after our horses. We had lots of fun playingin the snow. Also we had fun with our horses and now we have movedour horses to a nicer place in Preston, hopefully we will have morefun. Where our horses are now we can do some sponsored rides forcharity, like at Easter time we are doing an Easter egg hunt on horseback in Preston. I have been with horses along time but my best friendSophie has grown up with horses all of her life.

By Sophie Stevens and Helen Birch!!

Alice In WonderlandAlice in Wonderland is a new film that is directed by Tim Burton.

The film came out on the 5th of March 2010. There are loads ofcharacters in the film such as Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen ofHearts, the Rabbit, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee and lots more. Wecan’t wait to see the new film because it is magical and very exiting.The Mad Hatter is played by Johnny Depp and Alice is played by MiaWasikowska. By Emma Holland & Rosie Malloy

JLS Facts• JLS are a boy band that came second in the 5th X factor series.• JLS include, Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, JB, and Ortise

Williams.• They have done loads of concerts all around the world.• They also have an album out which has lots of cool songs on.• JLS have 3 number ones Beat Again, Everybody in Love and

One Shot.I think JLS are a great boy band and they have become a great

success. By Emma Holland

NETBALLOn Saturday 27th February the netball team went to a tournament.There was 4 teams, including us, and we had to play all of them

twice. The schools were Newington, North down, Clifftonville and Us!We played each of them and won both of the matches with Newingtonand Clifftonville but sadly we lost both times to North Down but wedid score one goal against them and we managed to get in the Finals.

We sadly lost the finals but we did come 2nd and received GoldMedals!

There are 7 players and they each have a position. There is:Goal Attack - Helen, Wing Attack - Keeley,Goal shooter - Charleigh, Wing Defence - Megan,Goal keeper - Jason, Centre - Thomas

and Goal defence - Libby!By Keeley Allen and Helen Birch!!!!!

SPEED STACKSOn the 17th of March 2010 some of year 5 and 6 from Minster

Primary School went to a speed stack competition at Monkton School.We got the coach from St Mary’s Church in Minster and when we

arrived at Monkton School we went into the hall and got into groupsof 4 or 5.

Speed stack is a fun activity where you have to stack cups in alldifferent ways.

I had a great day and would like to thank Mr Blyth for organisingthe trip. By Emma Holland

The Jedward BirdWhat is the difference between jedward and the jedward bird?There is none apart from one being slightly brighter than the other

I.E the jedward bird.By Oliver and Jasper.

Mr DantonAs all of you should know, Miss Jackson left Orange Class before

the Christmas holidays and we have been taught by Mr Packer and MrWookey.

Mrs Stone (our head teacher) has found a new permanent teacherfor Orange Class and his name is Mr Danton. Orange Class has methim and we all think he is extremely nice. He used to be a policemanbefore becoming a teacher.

We all hope that he is going to like us and we promise to givehim a nice, warm welcome! By Libby Thomson

Be Water SafeOn Tuesday 16th March Minster school had a water safety talk.

Four people came in and talked about the water code and about whichflags mean what. They told us how to be safe when we’re at the beach.

By Oliver and Matthew

School Sports PartnershipOn Monday 15th March some children got chosen to go to Marlow

Academy for a Thanet Sports Festival. We all met up outside St.Mary’sChurch at 8:10 and when we arrived there were 7 schools. These wereUpton A, Upton B, Us (Minster C of E Church of England PrimarySchool), St Lawrence, Garlinge, St Peters and Cliftonville.

We did lots of events such as; javelin, speed bounce, vertical jump,long jump, chest pass, relay races and lots of different running races!

All together we came second ............ to last! However, we all hadgood fun and enjoyed ourselves.

By Keeley Allen

My Pet Giant African Land Snail - BaryBary is a giant African land snail, he likes to eat cucumber but he

is very fussy because he only eats it with the skin taken off. He doesn’tlike spinach for some reason. He likes to go in his Easter island housebecause of the shade.

By Nathan Munday

My Cat ShadyMy cat Shady is a very mad cat that runs around the house and

rolls on the carpet. He likes to attack the other cats sometimes. He alsolikes to have a rub on the belly, but when he has had enough he attacksyou. He loves pretending my dad is a train, because he jumps on hisback and rides around all the time. He loves me because when I amlooking out of my window, I hear a sound, and he jumps up to thewindow!

By Scott

My Last Year at Minster SchoolI will miss Minster primary when I leave but everyone says you

must move on in your life. Not everyone in my year is going to thesame school as me sadly. I am going to Sandwich technology schoolit is really cool there because you get to do loads of things that youcan enjoy like sports etc. I will also miss the teachers but most of allI am completely dreading the leavers service because year 6 sing a sadsong and everyone cries.

By Sophie Christina Stevens!!

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