WANTED: ONE ‘PRETTY’ KEEN VOLUNTEER (Take that as you wish) Sadly the Minster Matters Team has recently been informed that they stand to lose one of their most important members (The Co-Editor, no less!!), due to a proposed house move away from this area. How imminent this is, will obviously depend on the sale of their current property. So just in case this happens sooner rather than later, we are now putting out feelers for a very keen volunteer to take over. We need someone who is reasonably competent at using a computer (note: two fingered typists will be accepted), can work with a wide variety of software programs (although we mainly use Word and Serif), or is able to pick up new skills quite quickly (we promise we’ll give you some tuition), to come and join us in keeping this magazine as good, if not better than, it is today. A bit of artistic flair would be a bonus, but is not an absolute requirement, however it is useful, especially in “having an eye” to setting out pages or producing new advertisements to customer’s requirements. The position does, by necessity, entail some long hours, especially across the weekend of each month when we go to print, so as well as ensuring we get it to print on time some very careful personal pre-holiday planning is called for. This opening may better suit an insomniac who doesn’t have to be up early on a Monday morning for work!, but realistically we are willing to consider anyone; young, old, male, female, or anywhere in between. Oh, and you need to be able to put up with our Editor and his quirky ways, or his last minute changes. So no pressure there then!! Interested in offering your services? Go on don’t be shy, we don’t bite, honest!! Please email us at: [email protected]or drop a note into the library, marked for our attention, giving us just a few brief details of yourself and your skills (or lack of!!). Unfortunately, there’s no financial reward, except maybe a belated Christmas dinner, but we do offer great job satisfaction!! READERS REQUIRED FOR AUDIO VERSION OF MM We are always keen to welcome volunteers to help us on our audio recording evenings, which we hold once a month up at the Holiday Inn, usually on the Tuesday evening following the magazine going to print. Qualifications are very straightforward. Just answer this simple question: Can you read out loud? Did you say “Yes”? Then you’re just the person we need !! Don’t be bashful, none of our existing team are anywhere near word perfect and we have a variety of accents between us. In fact some of our monthly out-takes have been hilarious and there’s not a month goes by when we don’t at least have a good giggle. We never take it too seriously so you could be in good company. Interested? Then please contact us as via email at: [email protected]or drop a note into the library, marked for our attention, giving us just a few brief details of yourself. FOUND: in the Watchester Lane area, a man's cycle. If you think it might be yours contact 821543 with a description. Oliver Rochford - 10 VACANCY FOR STREET CLEANSING OPERATIVE/GENERAL ASSISTANT A vacancy has arisen for the position of Street Cleansing Operative/ General Assistant for Minster Parish Council Please note a full clean driving licence is essential For an application form and job description please contact Kyla Lamb the Parish Clerk on 01843 821339 or email [email protected]Applications should be submitted to the Parish Office by Monday 13 th September 2010 Previous applicants who were interviewed will be considered 61, High St Minster Tel: 824000 Gift Vouchers Air Conditioned Free Consultations Free Refreshments Closed Mondays The 50% off your first visit to The Salon with this voucher www.minstersalon.com EBBSFLEET LANE Ebbsfleet Lane, from its junction with Thorne Hill and The Lanes through to the A256 at Tubbs Corner will be closed PERMANENTLY from Wednesday 1st September, as the new East Kent Access Road is being developed across it. Access to Sandwich will then be via the A299 to its junction with the A256 at the Lord of the Manor roundabouts. PUBLIC FOOTPATH OPENING The footpath down the side of the new development at Heronsbrook (bottom of Prospect Road) that many fought so hard to retain, is to be officially opened on Wednesday 1st September at 11am. Members of the public are invited to attend the short ceremony, that will take place at the Monkton Road end of the path. What’s this all about - See Page 17 Issue Number 118 : September 2010 ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM) Minster Matters Your Friendly Village Newsletter E-mail : [email protected]Skype us at: editor.minstermatters Electronic Copy, Podcast and Blog: http://www.minstermatters.org.uk Fax No: 07092 891864 Find and Read us on Facebook - search for : Minster Matters Published by: Minster Matters, c/o Library & Neighbourhood Centre, 4A Monkton Road, Minster-in-Thanet, Nr. Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4EA UK
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WANTED: ONE ‘PRETTY’ KEEN VOLUNTEER (Take that as you wish)
Sadly the Minster Matters Team has recently been informedthat they stand to lose one of their most important members (TheCo-Editor, no less!!), due to a proposed house move away from thisarea. How imminent this is, will obviously depend on the sale oftheir current property.
So just in case this happens sooner rather than later, we arenow putting out feelers for a very keen volunteer to take over. Weneed someone who is reasonably competent at using a computer(note: two fingered typists will be accepted), can work with a widevariety of software programs (although we mainly use Word andSerif), or is able to pick up new skills quite quickly (we promisewe’ll give you some tuition), to come and join us in keeping thismagazine as good, if not better than, it is today.
A bit of artistic flair would be a bonus, but is not an absoluterequirement, however it is useful, especially in “having an eye” tosetting out pages or producing new advertisements to customer’srequirements.
The position does, by necessity, entail some long hours,especially across the weekend of each month when we go to print,so as well as ensuring we get it to print on time some very carefulpersonal pre-holiday planning is called for.
This opening may better suit an insomniac who doesn’t haveto be up early on a Monday morning for work!, but realistically weare willing to consider anyone; young, old, male, female, oranywhere in between. Oh, and you need to be able to put up withour Editor and his quirky ways, or his last minute changes.
So no pressure there then!!Interested in offering your services?Go on don’t be shy, we don’t bite, honest!!Please email us at: [email protected] drop a note into the library, marked for our attention, giving
us just a few brief details of yourself and your skills (or lack of!!).Unfortunately, there’s no financial reward, except maybe a
belated Christmas dinner, but we do offer great job satisfaction!!
READERS REQUIRED FOR AUDIO VERSION OF MMWe are always keen to welcome volunteers to help us on our
audio recording evenings, which we hold once a month up at theHoliday Inn, usually on the Tuesday evening following themagazine going to print.
Qualifications are very straightforward. Just answer thissimple question: Can you read out loud? Did you say “Yes”?Then you’re just the person we need !!
Don’t be bashful, none of our existing team are anywhere nearword perfect and we have a variety of accents between us. In factsome of our monthly out-takes have been hilarious and there’s nota month goes by when we don’t at least have a good giggle. Wenever take it too seriously so you could be in good company.
Interested? Then please contact us as via email at:[email protected]
or drop a note into the library, marked for our attention, givingus just a few brief details of yourself.
FOUND: in the Watchester Lane area, a man's cycle. If you thinkit might be yours contact 821543 with a description.
Oliver Rochford - 10
VACANCY FOR STREET CLEANSINGOPERATIVE/GENERAL ASSISTANT
A vacancy has arisen for the position ofStreet Cleansing Operative/ General Assistant
for Minster Parish CouncilPlease note a full clean driving licence is essential
For an application form and job description please contactKyla Lamb the Parish Clerk on 01843 821339 or email
by Monday 13th September 2010Previous applicants who were interviewed will be considered
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www.minstersalon.comEBBSFLEET LANE
Ebbsfleet Lane, from its junction with Thorne Hill and The Lanesthrough to the A256 at Tubbs Corner will be closedPERMANENTLY from Wednesday 1st September, as the newEast Kent Access Road is being developed across it. Access toSandwich will then be via the A299 to its junction with the A256at the Lord of the Manor roundabouts.
PUBLIC FOOTPATH OPENINGThe footpath down the side of the new development atHeronsbrook (bottom of Prospect Road) that many fought so hardto retain, is to be officially opened on Wednesday 1st Septemberat 11am. Members of the public are invited to attend the shortceremony, that will take place at the Monkton Road end of the path.
What’s this all about - See Page 17
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Thanet STD Code : 01843Community Warden:Steve Taylor: 07811 271 302PC Kim Burgess &PC Darren Reed: 222265email:[email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 7th September
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:-
Suitable for parties, small weddings,children’s parties, etc.
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Dates for Your DiarySept
1 Ebbsfleet Lane Closure 11 Public Footpath Opening 13 Badminton Club restarts 226 R.B.L. Women’s Section Meeting 227 Parish Council Meeting 28 Mother’s Union Meeting 22
11 Saturday Market 2211 Charity Cycle Ride/Walk 2011 Race Night - Acol Village Hall 1014 W.I. Meeting 2215 Horticultural Society Meeting 2216 W.I. Coffee and Chat Morning 2218 Horticultural Society Autumn Show 2219 RSPCA Dog Walk from The Bell 2225 Sandwich Farmers Market 2226 Cliftonville Farmers Market 2226 S. Army - Back to Church Sunday 6
Oct2/3 Art Exhibition 223 Animal Service at St Mary’s Church 219 QEQM ‘Marmalade’ Concert & Disco 18
30 St Nicholas Church Charity Day 22Nov3-12 India Bike Ride 16
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
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.
MM SubscriptionsCopies of the Magazine or CD are nowavailable on subscription to all nonresidents, worldwide.Payments quoted below are in advanceTo a UK postal address :-Single Issue £1.50Annually (11 issues) £14.00Costs to an overseas address areavailable on request, and we will bepleased to quote for this service. Ourmailing details are shown elsewhereon this page.
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
September 2010
Yet another month has gone never to be seen again, thatmakes me even older and getting dangerously close to my nextbirthday, however health wise I am now feeling much betterhaving just about got over my recent op and I’m looking forwardto being able to waffle on here for the foreseeable future at least.
Sadly we may soon say goodbye to Amy as she has herhouse on the market and is looking to relocate away fromThanet. No doubt you’ve all read our plea on the front page, soI’m expecting a whole host of candidates stepping up to the plateand offering their services. Just hope I survive the stampede !!
Nora and her youngster are doing well, she and Barry arenow beginning to get young Eamonn into an earlier routine forbedtime.
Sue is her usual forgetful self and attends meetings andrecordings if and when she remembers.
Brenda has got over her fall and is back walking Grady’slegs off, whilst you’ll find Diane out most days, with her camerasnapping anything and everything.
Eve ? Well we haven’t seen much of her of late, as she isalways too busy working., but we don’t mind, she’s there if weneed her.
What’s been happening in the village lately? Well we’veheard various mutterings on the grapevine but have so far beenunable to substantiate any of them, in that
1/ We had a drugs bust where a householder was found growing certain noxious plants2/ There have been reports of fly-tippers being caught at the High St car park3/ Obnoxious bonfires were smoking out a whole street4/ The age old problem of dog owners not clearing up after their pets, is still prevalent within the village5/ And finally we’ve been told the Warden has been seen out and about (but this one is definitely only a rumour !!!!)
Did you notice the mention on the front page about Ebbsfleet Lane beingclosed permanently from 1st September, maybe, just maybe, this will seeus no longer being plagued with outsiders using the village as a “rat run” oreven as a daily extension to the company car park. We can but hope !
Sadly due to rising costs the team are considering a small increase in ouradvertising rates to help us keep our heads above water. This won’t happenimmediately, maybe in 6 months or so, but we thought we would break it toyou gently now, so as it doesn’t come as such a shock when it happens. We
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will make mention again closerto the time, just in case thosewho are like me and have thememory of a goldfish, forget.
Finally I’ve heard somegreat reports re the Show andespecially reference the Scoutswho did such an excellent job,in keeping the field tidy all day.They were a real credit to theiruniform and their pack leaders.Let’s hope the Show isn’tcancelled for future years due tothe irresponsible behaviour ofthe minority. Final question asusual - Where’s Zac today ?
Get yourthinking heads onwe will be takingChristmas ordersfrom 1st October
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ROGER GALE MPRoger holds regular advice surgeries.
For appointments and advice on urgentproblems:
Ring: 01843 848588 (a.m. from l0.00)Fax: 01843 844856 (24-hour)Page: 07623 978479 (24-hour)Web: www.rogergale.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, SW1A 0AA
PATIENT LIAISON GROUP (MINSTER)NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2010
Pfizer Community Award SchemeAs announced last month, thanks to Pfizer's kind donation,the group will now be able to purchase the followingequipment :1. Oxiometer - to enable a more accurate diagnosis forpatients with breathing difficulties2. Blood Pressure Monitors x 6 - for patients personaluse at home under the guidance of their GPOnce purchased, these will be presented to the surgery,on a date to be announced.
Flu Vaccinations for Winter 2010/11The Flu vaccination program for this winter will be carriedout on the mornings of Saturday 9th and 16th October.Eligible patients will be advised in due course and invitedto make an appointment with the surgery.
Training DaysThe Surgery will be closed for staff training from middayonwards, on the following dates :
14th September, 21st October, 9th NovemberPatients who need to see a doctor during these times,please contact "Doctors on Call" via the normal surgerynumber - 821333Thank you.
Missed AppointmentsDuring the last month, 68 ( YES! SIXTY EIGHT! ) patientsfailed to attend for their appointment. So that's "SIXTYEIGHT" other patients who could have had an appointmentat the surgery.WHAT A WASTE OF YOUR TIME AND YOURRESOURCES! ! PLEASE REMEMBER TO CANCEL! !
Patient Group MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Monday 6th September.For further information on this, or any of the topics coveredabove, please contact :
Jean Taylor on 845072 or Ken Self on 821200
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH SITE IN ST MILDREDS ROAD
Minster Parish Council has been consulted by Lee Evans PlanningConsultants on behalf of the Trustees of St Augustine’s Abbey. They areintending to relocate from the Abbey in Ramsgate and need to sell their assetsto do this.
Their initial proposals are to seek permission to demolish the Churchand existing house and redevelop it with 4 detached dwellings.
Copies of the draft plans are available at the Parish Office please contactthe Clerk on 01843 821 339 to arrange to view the plans and make anycomments which can be forwarded to the planning consultants via the ParishOffice.
A formal application has now been submitted to TDC so please watchfor notices going up on lamp posts etc in the area.
SMALL GRANTS FOR VILLAGE GROUPSThe Parish Council has set aside limited funding to allow it to offer small
grants to village groups and organisations. If any group is interested in applyingfor a grant they should request an application form from the Parish Councilat the address shown below. All applications are required to be submitted by30 September 2010 to allow them to be considered by the appropriatecommittee of the council and those grants approved will be payable from the1st April 2011.
Please submit your application or enquiries to:Mrs. Kyla Lamb, Parish Clerk,Minster Parish Council, 4A Monkton Road, Minster CT12 4EAEmail: [email protected]: 01843 821 339
FROM THE LIBRARYWell done to all the SPACE HOPPERS who are taking part in the library
summer reading challenge. KEEP ON READING THOSE BOOKS!For the grown ups if you want to know all about the weather there will
be a selection of books for the September display at Minster Library.
MINSTER CARNIVAL COURTRoy reports to us that the Court have again proved themselves as great
ambassadors for the village in winning the Queen of Queens at Margate, 1stPrincess Pairs at Whitstable, 3rd Float at Herne Bay and 3rd Tableau atSheppey.
Well done to you all!
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The Salvation Army, Annual Appeal“We believe in people”
During the month of September, members of The Salvation Army andvolunteers will be delivering and collecting gift envelopes in Minster,Monkton, St Nicholas, Cliffsend, Birchington, Minnis Bay, Acol, Preston,Wingham, Stourmouth, Wickhambreaux and Ickham. Please be ready toreceive them and give generously.
The Salvation Army is a Christian church which seeks to put its faithinto action in the community. Many of the people whom The SalvationArmy helps feel they have no place in our society. Poverty, familybreakdown, homelessness, drug abuse and even old age can set peopleapart and leave them feeling marginalised, but The Salvation Army believesthat people’s lives can be changed for the better, no matter how big theirproblems appear. That is why they offer practical help including residentialcentres for families at risk, homeless people, people struggling withaddictions and older people as well as a variety of community programmes.
Next to the Government, The Salvation Army is the biggest providerof social services in the UK. Whilst love and friendship are freely given,running the services takes time, expertise and money. Our local target is£4,500. That is why The Salvation Army needs your support.
If you are able to help deliver or collect envelopes, please contactMajor Denise Cooper on 01843 822 308
BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY26th September 2010, 6 – 7pm
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PUBLIC ACCESS BUT NOW PRIVATE??Dear Editor, This might be an interesting article and worth
printing."A local farmer is trying to restrict access to Minster Marshes.
This is after decades of continual use by Children, Parents, BirdWatchers, Dog Walkers, Picnickers, and the general Public.WHY? Can they do this? Can it be enforced? What will theNational Footpath Association think?"
I have attached twophotos. The first is closestto the farm and on the roadto a storage shed. In thepast, people could use thispath to access the railwayline path. The second isthe latest hand written signand is out along theroadway, the other side ofthe railway line heading to the marshes.
Where is this you mayask, here is my best effortat a description of thelocations:
From the Abbey Wallproceed along Durlockand there are large yellowmetal posts, stoppingvehicles, but allowingpedestrians through ontothe farm. There is afootpath signpost in the
farm directing people down to this point, and it is here where theprinted sign is located. There are no other signs, so people walkdown a concrete road. About a mile along the road there is a railwaylevel crossing. You could either turn left along a grass roadway toEbbsfleet Lane, or turn right and follow a hard pressed shingle andchalk road running alongside the railway line past a large natureduck pond. It is at this point that the hand written sign is situated. 'No Public Access'. There is an arrow on a stick directing youalong the side of a big field to a stile, cross the railway line, alongthe overgrown paths and eventually you come to Rivers Court.
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MINSTER-IN-THANET WIAugust was a quiet month with no meeting but we recently enjoyed a superb
Strawberry Tea, organised by Marion Rose, and held in her and husband Rodney’sgarden.
Unfortunately the weather was not kind to us, being overcast for most of theafternoon with subsequent rain: however, it did not spoil our enjoyment of the deliciousstrawberries, scones with jam and cream, and cakes!
Once again, our stall at the Village Show sold out of the cakes and bakes madeby members, so “Thank You” to all who provided the goodies, and to all whosupported us by buying them.
The next meeting will be on 14th September at 7.30pm in the Village Hall,when Don Wilks will be showing some of his beautiful photographs, and membersare asked to bring a “Summer Photo”.
Visitors and new members will be made welcome.
AMBER’S ADVICEStrength in Quietness
The dew falls silently at night when men sleep, and yet touchesevery plant and leaf and flower with new life and beauty.
Thank you ......
Terry Walton, Ex Road Sweeper would like to thank the people of Minster for thesupport and friendliness received whilst cleaning their village.
To all who organised this year’s Minster Show - another excellent afternoon ofentertainment as usual, and very good value for money.
I was particularly impressed by the wonderful group of young people, who collectedthe litter, keeping the Recreation Ground clean and tidy. They continued to be cheerfuland hard-working throughout even the hottest part of the day. Well done - a fantasticexample to us all.
(Minster resident, name and address supplied).
Stan the Greengrocer wishes to thank all his customers for their support over the16½ yrs he has been in the shop. He will miss you all and hopes to see many of youwhilst he’s out and about in the village.
Joyce Seath wishes to say a big thank you to the very kind gentleman who stoppedto help her when she fell recently in the village. She can only tell us that he was kindenough to stop his car, get out and help her up and then take her home, whoever youare Joyce says you were wearing a blue and white striped shirt and she is really gratefulfor your help.
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MANNERLESS MOTORIST IN MINSTERI know you mentioned it in your last issue, but can I put out another
plea for people to drive sensibly up and down Tothill Street.I have recently been subjected to verbal abuse from a driver who,
even though it was not his right of way felt it would be alright for himto pull out around parked cars and directly into my path. This forced meto brake sharply, not wishing to have a head on collision!! The cartravelling behind just missed going into the back of my car. He then feltjustified in stopping his car and shouting obscenities at me. I would liketo point out that I was travelling at 28 mph, down the hill with parkedcars on opposite side of the road from me, and that I had my two youngchildren in the car with me.
I think that the issue of safety of traffic on this hill needs to beconsidered by our council, especially with the ongoing roadworks andthe application for more houses being built along Monkton Road,increasing the amount of traffic using our village as a shortcut. I hopethe person concerned in this incident feels the bigger man for hisbehaviour, and would be able to explain to my children why he behavedin the manner he did. I fear though that he may have a limited vocabulary!!
Name supplied
DEAR EDITORI was interested to read in your July issue that David Harlow was
the fifth generation of the Harlow family to be born in Minster.My interest is that my brother married Hazel Harlow in the 1930’s.
Hazel was, I believe, born in Minster. Her father was George Harlowwho was a milkman and had a dairy on the corner of Monkton and EdgarRoads.
I think she had two brothers, Edgar and Eric, one of whom had abutchers shop in Tothill St. I wonder if this is the same family?
Yours faithfully, Robert GibbPS What an excellent magazine !!
We have received some great background information to the WLOGpicture we published a couple of issues ago and we thank those whocame forward . Special thanks go to Irene Foster and Betty Harbottlefor their knowledge and interesting letters.
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Minster Bowls Club.August is a strange month in many ways for the
Club, with a lull before Finals Day and othertournaments going on in East Kent. The friendly games
have resulted in 20 wins to 12 losses.In the Men's section (sorry Ladies no details on your successes)
the Leagues finish this month. With one game to go the Club are inthe No.l spot, in the East Kent League. In the Isle of Thanet (IOT)the Premier won their last game and are now in 5th place. The IOTCombination teams show a 4th for the ‘B’ team whilst the ‘A’ teamare 9th. The winners achieved 59 points, our teams 52, and 33.
Tournaments run by other clubs have seen quite a few of ourplayers trying their luck. Sylvie P and Len lost out in the maincompetition of the Pairs, but won the Plate event. We had severalgetting to the quarter and semi final stages in the other events.
The Isle of Thanet “Glenwood Trophy'' saw the IOT Mensuccessors over the Ladies and the match ended with a StrawberryTea.
The reports on the health of our President Dick Stott and TedWilson are very encouraging. KEEP IT UP CHAPS.
Those who attended the Barn Dance earlier this year andwould like another enjoyable evening make a note that 8thOctober is the date.
Thank you from the Club to all those who bought teas & cakes,plus other items from our stalls at the Show, your support wasappreciated.
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MINSTER SHOW 2010The Chairman writes: Unfortunately Friday night was somewhat of
a hassle with some of the youth of the village trying to get into the mainmarquee, drinking and shouting at the security guard.
5.45am Saturday morning, a less windy time than last year and theCoopers were there putting up the Showcase tent. They also used themotorway cone method of putting out chairs from the back of their trailer.
The marquee filled up and everyone had a really good day. Racesand events in the arena were all enjoyed.
Then came Saturday night. The Ceilidh was ruined by young membersof the community trying to get under the sides of the marquee to takedrink and handbags and by 4am there was still a small group of youngsterscausing problems, clearly under the influence of alcohol.
7.00am Sunday, the committee that were there were disappointed toface a rope from the marquee tying about 50 chairs to the main pole andthe theft of a strimmer which had been a prize in the Grand Draw.
Thank you to everyone who helped, supported or contributed on orbefore the day, from organising the Parade, collecting the litter or evencounting race laps, without you the day wouldn’t have been so successful.
MM Editor writesAt the ‘wind down meeting’ the committee failed to reach a decision
on the future of the Show, and they are now awaiting the response ofthe village at their AGM on Friday 15th October, which will be at 7.30pmin the Neighbourhood Centre. So, be sure, if you want the show tocontinue then come and give them your support, at that meeting. Theyneed public support more than ever as without it they may be forced toabandon the show for future years.
IT REALLY HAS GOT THAT BAD !!Such a pity that so few have to ruin something that gives pleasure
to so many.Do you wish to give the committee your views before the AGM, then
please write to us here at Minster Matters and we will pass them on foryou. Do you have any good pictures from the Show? The Committeewould love to have copies to add to their website, please email or sendcopies to Minster Matters, who will get them back to you, if need be,after they have been scanned. This years trophy winners and numerousother show pictures are already available. for your enjoyment. on ourwebsite at www.minstershow.org.uk . Take a look at this years pictures- can you put names to faces - let us know via Minster Matters then wecan add that information to the site. Want copies of any of them thenlet MM know and we’ll see what we can arrange.
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Earlier in the year, with the consentand cooperation of the Minster VillageHall Committee, the Playhouse createdand installed a de-mountable lightingbeam to enhance the lighting of itsproductions. This year’s May play, Ghostwriter, won a cup for technicalexcellence at the Kent Drama Awards.
Over four days, two members of Minster Playhouse, Scott Steele and DavidDownes-Powell, have worked at the Village Hall installing two new theatricalcurtain tracks to be used in future productions, replacing the noisy and heavyrollers that used to carry backcloths.
Scott, and David, who are both sixty-one and no longer sylph-like, spentmany hours in the Hall loft and up a gantry fixing the rails securely.
MINSTER MAYHEMSThe Mayhems caused mayhem as usual at Broadstairs Folk Week and
thoroughly enjoyed it !!They processed and were admired. The level of their dancing has improved
and was noted by many sides who have seen them develop over the last 3 years.Pete (a Molly dressed in Baby Pink) from Royal Liberty got well wrapped
in ribbons in a Barbers Pole ! There should be some good pictures aroundsomewhere. (Do you know of any - can we copy them for our website? Pleaseforward all pictures to Minster Matters for them to add to our site for us, thankyou.)
The children are now on holiday but will be back practising again in Septemberreadying themselves for Hop Hoodening in Canterbury and for the Deal Festival.
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CATS
These two cats are desperately looking for a home having been with us for sometime now.
Victor is an adult male who came to us as an injuredstray. He had a burst abscess on his side which was verypainful and infected. He has recovered well with antibioticsand is now desperately looking for a new home. He wasvery scared and grumpy when he first came to us (hencehis name) but is now showing love and affection. He isstill quite timid and will need a quiet loving home withoutyoung children. His estimated age is 3-4 years.
Rosie is a 9 year old female who came to the centrebecause her owner was moving to a flat and was unableto take her. She doesn’t like other cats so is finding itvery stressful being in a cattery environment. Rose is quitean independent cat who likes fuss on her terms! She hasbeen with us now for some time and is desperate for ahome.
Boots is 3 years old and she came to us as her ownerswere moving and were unable to keep her. She has livedwith dogs and children and we would like her to fine anew home with Biscuit if possible.
Biscuit is 3 years old and he came to us as his ownerswere moving and were unable to keep him. He has livedwith dogs and children and we would like him to find anew home with Boots if possible.
Thunder is a 4 month old male who came to us as hisowner had too many cats to cope with. He is very friendlyand is looking for a loving home.
Tia is a five year old female who came to us followingthe death of her owner. She is very friendly and is lookingfor a loving home.
Rupert is a 4 month old male who came to us as hisowner had too many cats to cope with. He is very friendlyand is looking for a loving home.
3May is an adult female who was abandoned in a boxat the side of a busy road. She is very friendly and islooking for a loving caring owner.
ANIMALS IN NEED OF RE-HOMINGRSPCA ISLE OF THANET BRANCH
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Telephone: 01843 826180www.rspcakent.org.uk
Tigger is nearly 3 years old and he came to the centredue to the ill health of his owner. He is very friendly andloves plenty of fuss and cuddles.
Cinders is a 2 year old female who came to us as herowners moved and couldn’t take her with them. She isquite timid with strangers but is friendly once she gets toknow you. She has lived with children and other cats.
Jet is an adult male who was brought to us by theInspector after being abandoned. He is shy but friendlyand would love a new and caring owner. Jet is used toliving with another cat.
Bitzie is an adult female who was brought to us bythe Inspector after being abandoned. She is quite shy atfirst but is friendly once she gets to know you. She islooking for a quiet home where she can have lots of love.She has lived with another cat.
Fluff is an 18 month old male who came to the Centrewith 3 other cats, following a change in his ownerscircumstances which meant they were no longer able tokeep him. He is very shy but friendly and is used toliving with cats, dogs and children.
Toffee had been living rough in a shed and is nowlooking for a permanent loving home. He is very friendlybut has a mischievous streak in him. If you can offer aloving home to Toffee please contact the Centre.
April is 7 years old and is desperate for a new homeas she has been with us for 3 months now. She came tous heavily pregnant as her owners no longer wanted her,her 2 kittens have been weaned and they are now alsolooking for a home.
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ANIMALS IN NEED OF RE-HOMINGRSPCA ISLE OF THANET BRANCH
Woodchurch Animal CentreQueensdown Road, Woodchurch, Birchington KENT CT7 0HG
Telephone: 01843 826180www.rspcakent.org.uk
Tigger is nearly 3 years old and he came to the centredue to the ill health of his owner. He is very friendly andloves plenty of fuss and cuddles.
Cinders is a 2 year old female who came to us as herowners moved and couldn’t take her with them. She isquite timid with strangers but is friendly once she gets toknow you. She has lived with children and other cats.
Jet is an adult male who was brought to us by theInspector after being abandoned. He is shy but friendlyand would love a new and caring owner. Jet is used toliving with another cat.
Bitzie is an adult female who was brought to us bythe Inspector after being abandoned. She is quite shy atfirst but is friendly once she gets to know you. She islooking for a quiet home where she can have lots of love.She has lived with another cat.
Fluff is an 18 month old male who came to the Centrewith 3 other cats, following a change in his ownerscircumstances which meant they were no longer able tokeep him. He is very shy but friendly and is used toliving with cats, dogs and children.
Toffee had been living rough in a shed and is nowlooking for a permanent loving home. He is very friendlybut has a mischievous streak in him. If you can offer aloving home to Toffee please contact the Centre.
April is 7 years old and is desperate for a new homeas she has been with us for 3 months now. She came tous heavily pregnant as her owners no longer wanted her,her 2 kittens have been weaned and they are now alsolooking for a home.
Em & Tee are 3 years old and they were broughtto the centre with kittens by an RSPCA Inspector.They are both very friendly and we are looking forhtem to be home together as they are very dependanton each other.
DEGU’S & RATS
Diana is one of a group of Degu’s who wereabandoned. They need a loving home with someonewho can give them the care and attention they need.
Mum and 4 baby Degu’s, an adult pair of malesand a single female were abandoned and are alllooking for loving homes.
Lucky & Baby are a pair of 7 month old femalerats who came to the centre due to a child’s allergy.They are looking for a loving home together.
RABBITS
Rex is an adult silver male rabbit who wasabandoned along with several other pets. He islooking for a loving home where he can have lotsof cuddles.
Lilly is a female adult Lionhead who wasabandoned by her owner. She is friendly and wouldlove a family of her own.
Daisy is a 2 year old female x Lionhead whocame to the Centre as her owner no longer had timeto look after her. She is very friendly and is usedto having lots of cuddles and attention. She doesrequire regular grooming due to her long coat.
All information was taken from the RSPCA website and was correct at timeof going to print. If contacting the Centre please be aware that some of theanimals may already have been re-homed but more may have taken their placeand are still looking for a good home if you can provide one.
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SUNRISE KIDS NEPALWe were contacted most unexpectedly by John McCann of
‘Sunrise Kids Nepal’ a very small charity that has been set upto support Nepalese orphans. What surprised us most was thatthis charity operates from Minster and yet we knew nothingabout it, although we feel sure there are villagers who haveheard of them, as one of their members is also involved withthe Minster Playhouse. We agreed to meet John and Niki oneevening for a chat, in an effort to try to give their charity somemuch needed publicity and make residents aware of what goodwork they are doing.
Unlike the orphanages in Rumania, the Harka SelfSupporting Orphanages that this charity are assisting are morelike extended family homes, and each of the 7 orphanages theycurrently support cares for around 15 to 25 children. The childrenwill remain with their ‘family’ until they are 18 having completedtheir schooling and being ready to start work.
The charity has key 6 core development areas that form thebasis of their fund raising efforts. They are; Education, Playand Home Environment, Community, Health and Hygiene,Farming and Agriculture, Sustainability (Long term), and Johntells us that they are at present supplying each child with ayear’s worth of toiletries in individual bags and each orphanagewith a first aid kit and training for some ‘staff’ members.
They have so far managed to get a number of commercialsponsors interested not least of which are Avant Capital a NewYork based Real Estate investment bank, who are offering somefinancial help, Lonely Planet who have supplied many travelbooks for them to sell and Lea Ray UK a leading manufacturerand supplier of school uniforms etc, who have donated a hugeamount of brand new items that were destined for landfill asthe particular schools they were originally made for had madesignificant changes to their uniforms and these were of the oldcolours and/or designs.
Every penny they raise goes to help the youngsters, withthe whole team paying their own expenses and even buyingadditional items with personal funding. They are keenly lookingtoward becoming an officially registered charity as soon as theycan, but their bank balance still falls short of the £5k requiredto be able to do so, however they have started a “Summit Club”whereby members agree to donate £10 per month or £100 per
year and it is hoped to be able to enlist 50 people to commit tothis, so if you’re interested please see contact details below.Even our ‘Haiti’ knitters might be able to assist in helping theseorphans, please contact John for further information on this ifyou think you could help.
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Disco.Tickets, which must be booked in advance, are £19.50 (for over 18’s only)
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Yvonne’s Pick of the PoemsThis was written by a sheep farmer we met in New Zealand, South Island,
his name is Jim Morris. What a character he is, as are, all the shepherds andfarmers I met. Jim put together a book of poems and sold them to raise moneyfor Cancer relief, as he lost his dear wife with this dreaded disease. Jim is sucha typical N/Z character and Joan Collins met him to aid him in the marketingof his book. He is a very shy man and did not really want to meet anyone, butthe fishing guide introduced us and he came out from his home, in a remotehill farm, on the upper reaches of the Ahuriri River, to speak to us, as heallowed us to fish on his land. He wore a suit the day he met Joan, and hereally looked so uncomfortable, not at all used to dressing up. He really is agreat chap.
Here we go –NOT FAIR
I gave up the booze and the smoking too.Ate plenty of bran that made me go to the loo.Cut down on red meat, left the fat on the plate.
And eat all the things that I used to hate.Drank decaffeinated coffee and only skimmed milk.
Lots of fruit and veggies and things of that ilk.Disassociated myself from chop eating louts.
And eagerly tucked into healthy bean sprouts.Went jogging at night and lost lots of weight.Came home for dinner, a half empty plate.Muesli and yoghurt, cooked nothing in fat.
Never went out in the sun without wearing a hat.Bacon and eggs became a thing of the past.
And every so often I went on a fast.Felt really awful, hardly alive.
But knew to a hundred I was sure to survive.The shame of it all having gone to that fuss.
Went to town, got run over, by a bloody red bus.Jim Morris
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- WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS -MONKTON NATURE RESERVE
People that can spare a few hours each week to help withsorting books in the shop and some that are willingto look after plants that we will be offering for sale
More people are needed for occasional Saturday working partieson the Reserve and all ages from 18 upwards
are welcome to come alongBuilding and painting are some of the many tasks
that we can offer to volunteers as wellall in a local and friendly environment
Please telephone the Reserve directly on 01843 822 666or 01843 843 083 Thank you
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Church Newsand Service Times The Salvation Army
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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 - 11.30am
7 Up(children’s club for year 3-6, ages 7-11)
6pm - 7pm
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
FridayDue to circumstances, the Youth Club
for 11-16 year olds is unable tocommence at this time. Please look outfor notification when this may happen.
SaturdayThere are events happening on mostSaturdays please see other pages of
Minster Matters for details.
Salvation Army telephone number forthe new building is 01843 825178
St. Mary’s the Virgin, MinsterRev. Bob Coles, 821250
Sunday Services InSEPTEMBER 2010
5th September9am: Holy Communion (BCP)
10am: Family Praise6.30pm: No service this month
12th September9am: Holy Communion (BCP)
10am: Family Communion (CW)
19th September9am: Holy Communion (BCP)
10am: Morning Worship
26th September9am: No service
10am: Harvest Festival
St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In
SEPTEMBER
5th September10.15am: Holy Communion
12th September10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)
19th September10.15am: Holy Communion with
Methodists26th September
10.15am: Harvest Festival
Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.org
The Abbey Chapel is open forprayer 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
Come and support the many localand national charities
MINSTER AND MONKTONHORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
NEXT MEETINGWednesday 15th September
Village Hall7.30pm
Speaker Janet Bryant“Care of house plants”
Points table: A house plantAll visitors are welcome 50p
AUTUMN SHOWSaturday 18th September
Village Hall2.00pm to 4.30pm
Entry is open to anyoneSchedule and Entry Form from
Mrs. Joan Card71a High Street
DOG WALKSunday 19th September, 10.30am
from The Bell Inn in MinsterDISTANCE: APPROX. 4 MILES (1½-2 hours)
This is a very popular walk that takesyou from The Bell Inn, through the Minstercountryside and back to The Bell where youcan enjoy refreshments and/or a meal if youwish. Dogs are welcome in the gardens butmust be kept under control
.For more information/sponsor formsWrite: enclosing S.A.E. ToRSPCA Sponsored Dog Walk,Woodchurch Animal Centre,Queensdown Road, Woodchurch,Birchington, Kent CT7 0HGEmail: [email protected] 01843 826180All proceeds from the walk go towards
a kennel block at the Woodchurch Animalcentre and animal welfare in general
MINSTER BADMINTON CLUBhas vacancies for new adult members
withPlaying ExperienceNew season starts
Thursday, 3rd SeptemberFor information contact:
Eric on 821744 orCarol on 822176
Monkton Nature ReserveSUN WATCHING
Solar Observation DaySaturday 28th August12.00noon to 5.00pm
The sun is a fascinating object to observe,but extreme care is needed to do so safely.So come along to the Reserve and watch
under the guidance of experts from SEKASAdmission to the Reserve
and the Solar Observation Sessionis only £3.00 per person
A special “Observing the Moon” sessionwill be held on October 16th
from 7.00pm to 10.30pmWARNING: Never look directly at the Sun
with the naked eye or any opticalinstrument
Minster Matters 23September 2010
(Est 1935)
MOT Preparation and PresentationServicing all makes of vehicle
Tyres, Batteries, ExhaustsAir Con - servicing and repairs
Short Mat Bowls Sessions for SeptemberCome 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 !!
Sunday 5th - Home against StapleSunday 12th B.B.Q. 4pm at The Bell
Sunday 19th Phoenix Cup
Sundays Tuesdays5th 6pm to 9pm 7th 7pm to 10pm
12th No Bowls 14th No Bowls19th 6pm to 9pm 21st 7pm to 10pm
26th 6pm to 9pm 28th 7pm to 10pm
Minster Matters24 September 2010
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Due to the schoolholidays there wereno selected Editorsthis month, howeverI’ve looked backover the work wehave from thejournalists club that
we haven’t previously printed, and I’ve selectedsome of Kai’s Powerpoint slides as he never evergot round to writing something for us.
However before I get to that can I just take thisopportunity to say a huge huge thank you to all ofthe pupils from year 6 that came and took part on aThursday lunchtime throughout the past year.
If any of you are reading this I will miss you all,even though some of you were very cheeky attimes or even managed to forget my name for mostof the year !!
To those of you from year 5 who have nowmoved up to year 6 I hope you’ll continue to comeand support us.
Also I‘d like to say a big thank you to Miss Woodfor taking over from Miss Jackson and a specialthank you for the Easter Egg, it was delicious.
Thank you also to year 6 for the really greatcards and the sweets that you gave me, I’m sosorry that I wasn’t at school to accept them fromyou in person. I must say the sweets were myfavourites and therefore they didn’t last long, butbeing liquorice allsorts they did give me a veryblack tongue Ha Ha.
I’m really looking forward to meeting new pupilsafter the holidays, so if you’re in years 5 or 6 andyou would like to join the Journalists Club thenplease see Miss Wood and get your name on herlist.
After the great effort in last months magazine reBullying I’ve been thinking that maybe we can runsome more themed month’s throughout next year,so get your thinking caps on as I’m looking to you tocome up with some good ideas.
Continuing with our usual method of involvingthe whole school, or at least those who areinterested, we will again be holding our usualMagazine Logo Competition around December forALL pupils, so watch the school noticeboards fordetails and then get your entries in, for a chance towin a super prize (well we think they’re good!!)
Finally, are any of you following “Landy” Bear on
his adventures around the world? We have a pagesetup on the Minster Matters website where wewould like pupils, not necessarily members of theJournalist Club, to write a bit for us each month thatwe can then add to the website, to show howMinster School are tracking his progress.Interested ? Then let Miss Wood know and we’ll getsomething organised
From Ray
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