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Your Friendly Village NewsletterIssue Number 100 : February 2009

ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

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Minster Matters reaches Issue100 !!!!Well here we are with issue number 100 and what an issuewe have for you, competitions galore, and great prizes to bewon, along with 4 full pages of colour pictures from acrossthose past years. The picture to your right was on the coverof Issue 1 and we print it again now as a reminder to thosewho were involved. The picture shows local youngsters(they were then !!) planting trees for the Millennium at SheriffsCourt. Unfortunately their names weren’t listed, so we have beentrying to put names to faces, for a few months now, and althoughwe have had a great deal of success we have failed to identify 2of them. They are the young lad on the very left of the group inthe “hoody” and the young lady third from the right. Perhapssomeone can put us out of our misery and identify them for us.Any information please contact a member of the editorial team.

They are from left to right:Unidentified, Toby Dorman, James Fuller, Hannah Cooper,Lydia Fuller (don’t you just love her hat !!), Laura Portanier,Kimberley Gallagher, Libby Alexander, Unidentified, MichelleWhite and Amy Northrop.Wouldn’t it be great to try to re-enact this picture for our 10yranniversary in Feb 2010 and see how both the youngsters and thetrees have grown? How about, ladies and gentlemen!! Let usknow if you’re up for a re-run.

Minster Primary School‘Bags-2-School’

Fundraising Event 2009As a nation we throw away about 1,500,000 tonnes a year ofclothes, of which the textile industry handles around 300,000tonnes, therefore over 1,000,000 tonnes are still going to landfillsites. Bags-2-School is a good way to dispose of unwantedclothing, raise money for schools and provides a supply ofaffordable clothing. Clothing collected by Bags-2-School is sold,either sorted or UN-sorted, to importers and wholesalers in manycountries of Eastern and Western Europe, Africa and Asia.

Do you have any of the following unwanted household items??good quality adults and childrens’ clothing,

bedding, curtains, shoes, belts and handbags.

If the answer is yes why not help support this fantastic idea toraise funds for your local school, fill a black sack with yourdonations, and drop them off at Minster Primary School on the

date below. Perhaps you could fill 2 sacks? Ask yourneighbours to fill a bag for you as well. The more bags we canfill the more money we can raise. For every 1 ton of clothes youdonate, up to £400 could be raised for Minster School!!

All items are for RE-USE. NO BRIC-A-BRAC PLEASE.

Bags to be sent to the School on: Friday 18th MarchBags need to be in school before 2 O’Clock

NO LATER PLEASE!!!!• Due to a shortage of storage space please could you bring yourbag on the above day and not before or after.• If you require assistance delivering your unwanted goods to theschool, arrangements can be made for a collection. Pleasecontact Alison Jefferson on 01843 821611 for more details.Unfortunately collections can only be made within the vicinity ofMinster.Many thanks in advance for your support, Minster School PFA

Minster Matters ApologisesThe Editor wishes to give his unreserved apologies, to both Shirleyand Audrey for omitting to include Minster Matters sincere thanks,for the very kind donation of the profits from their Charity Danceevening, in our December issue. We have no excuse, except myown forgetfulness, but we wish it to be known that we reallyappreciated their very kind gesture and have felt very guilty athaving not printed our thanks in the last issue.To all those who have reminded me of my misdemeanour, thankyou for pointing out the omission.

Check out the Colour Pictures on Pages 13 to 16 incDon’t forget to enter our Competitions in the pull-out section

We have a Wordsearch with a £100 first prizeAn under 11’s Colouring Competition

A Special Valentines Competition - win your Sweethearta beautiful Flower Arrangement

Plus a “Grand Give-Away” of a plethora of prizesAll the above having been kindly donatedby local businesses and individuals alike

Thanet STD Code 01843Community Warden:Steve Taylor: 07811 271 302PC Kim Burgess: 07980 683 956(for reporting non-urgent information)PC Darren Reed: 07989 992 283Police Station: 231055(for reporting crimes or non urgent information to ThanetPolice)

Thanet District Council: 577000(main switchboard)Community Dog Warden: 577580Salvation Army Hall: 825178Library: 821442Doctor’s Surgery: 821333(appointments only, 8.00am -10.00 am)Minster School: 821384Village Website & Forum:www.minster-in-thanet.org.ukMinster Web Cafegroups.yahoo.com/group/minstercafeMobility Scooter(to loan): 07914 623 287Venues available for HireJohn Spanton Pavilion (in Rec)and All Weather Sports Pitchbookings for both the above viaParish Office 821339Old Schools: bookings viaJacque Sings 822053Village Hall: bookings viaEric James 821744Village Hall phone: 822807

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The next meeting ofMinster Parish Council

will be held on:Tuesday, Feb 3rd, 2008 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: [email protected] Meeting - Tuesday 3rd

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Bookings via Parish Council Office

Dates for Your DiaryFeb

9 RBL Womens Section Meeting 2410 W.I. Meeting 2411 Mothers Union 2411 NHW Co-ordinators Meeting 2414 Saturday Market 2414 Miss Minster Selection Dance 2418 Horticultural Society Meeting 2419 W.I. Coffee and Chat Morning 2424 Shrove Tuesday Pancakes 2425 Minster Playhouse AGM 24

Mar6 Womens World Day of Prayer 247 Twinning Race Night 25

21 W.I. Wine and Wisdom 24May6/9 Playhouse “Caught In The Net” 249 Flower Show Launch Day 10

17 Twinning Anniversary - France 24Jun

7 Annual Fun Day 25Jul18 Annual Flower Show 10Kent Village of Year Competition 2009 11

Trading Standards 18Royal British Legion Club 20Village Hall Bowls Group - Dates/Times 21Sports Pitch Hire 21Church Services 23

Green Bins Recycling Collections Blue BinsFriday (paid service) Monday - Tuesday

13th/27th February 10/24th 11/25th

13th/27th March 10/24th; 11/25th

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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

February 2009

Minster Matters 3EDITORIAL

What a legacy Kelvin left us with, I only hope we are doinghim proud and continuing to produce a magazine that allresidents can be proud of, but if we’re not then let us know.

Here we are with the 100th issue, so we must be doingsomething right, to have had your continuing support over thattime. I know we’ve had the odd hiccup along the way, especiallysince I was handed the reins, but all I can say in my own defenceis I’m getting old and SD is setting in, so bear with me, Ipromise I do try, least ways my wife tells me I’m very trying(isn’t that the same thing? Perhaps not !) Still you’re stuck withme for now, so just try and make the best of it.

We’ve had a great response from many of the businesses inand around the village this year, lots of personal donations fromresidents, also donations from some of the village clubs andfrom those who have organised events to support us. All ofwhich has enabled us to keep our heads above water, and tocontinue to produce the audio CD’s for the visually impaired,plus we’ve been able to offer our readers the occasional chanceto win themselves a worthwhile prize or two.

Check out the competitions we’ve got for you , on page ??There are some really great prizes up for grabs, which makes itwell worth your while entering. So we’re expecting ourmailboxes in both the Library and the Gossip Shop to beoverflowing with entries this month.

Did we all have a good Christmas and New Year ? Did youall get what you hoped for ? I did, I only really wanted one thing,and my wishes were fulfilled when I opened a huge box, to find,I have at long last got, the telescope I’ve craved for. Now I canstargaze to my hearts content, except of course when I amworking on MM and chasing a print deadline.

Well we hope you enjoy this issue and the especially largecolour section this month.(4 pages !!) See you again in March.

Even Zac (aka Gobby) has managed to sneak in a colourpicture of himself. He’s so vain that dog of mine.

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Valerie Susan Hughes18th November 1945 to 20th November 2008Valerie was born Valerie Maynard in November 1945 in Woolwich. Her

father was a graduate engineer working for the Ministry of Defence. She grewup with her parents and younger brother first at Coulsden, then, in her laterteens, at Winterslow near Salisbury. She attended Whyteleafe and thenSalisbury Girls Grammar schools before going to Reading University, whereshe graduated with a BSc degree in geography. While at Reading, she joinedthe Rowing Club and was a member of the University Women’s Eight, onone occasion rowing the boat race course when her crew won the annual Headof the River race. She undertook Post Graduate Teacher’s Training at BathUniversity and then worked as a geography teacher in Devon and Lancashireand finally, Maidstone where she met her husband John.

In 1979, she made the decision to retrain as a Teacher of the Deaf, andundertook a year’s training at Manchester University. In the meantime, herparents moved to the village of Plaxtol, near Tonbridge, and Valerie and Johnwere married at Plaxtol Church in August 1980. In the same month, theymoved to Thanet, living for a short while in Broadstairs before settling inCliffsend in March 1982.

Valerie started work at the Hearing Impaired Unit at Hartsdown School,Margate in September 1980, and remained there until her retirement in 2004,becoming the head of the unit in 1984. In the 1980s, she joined Minster-in-Thanet Evening Women’s Institute, becoming a stalwart member and servingon the committee for many years, right up to her death, most recently assecretary. She will be particularly remembered as the inspiration, designerand motivating force behind the wall hanging - “Reflections of Minster” -commemorating 2000 years of history in Minster, and now permanentlydisplayed in the Minster Village Hall. She was also one of the organisers ofthe Sunshine Club, providing outings for elderly or infirm WI members. In1989, Valerie helped organise an outdoor historical pageant in Cliffsend.

Valerie was always creative, and passionate about arts and crafts. She wasa gifted artist and latterly became involved with card-making and paper crafts.After her retirement from full time teaching, she taught card craft groups andgave demonstrations. She also found time to pursue her other interests insewing and stitching, and in family history research.

Valerie became ill in August 2008 and was diagnosed with breast cancerin September. At first the prognosis was optimistic. But in October, her cancerspread and her condition became terminal and untreatable. Her great wishwas to remain at home and John devoted himself to her care during the last6 weeks of her life. Throughout this period, she showed immense bravery anddetermination at a time when she must have been feeling extremely frightenedand vulnerable, and she faced the end with great courage and a quiet, calmdignity. She passed away on 20 November.

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Community Warden, Steve TaylorFirstly I would like to wish you all a very happy and safe 2009 and that

despite all the doom and gloom we at least here in Minster come through asbest we can.

I’m pleased to say that at the moment the village seems to be nice andsettled without too many issues. That doesn’t mean to say we can take oureye off the ball and we must ensure we keep things under control.

It’s great to see our new lollipop lady Karen on duty and making such adifference at what is a really busy spot. Please make sure you give her therespect she needs and deserves whilst on the road. I can assure you it’s nota good feeling when you think a motorist isn’t going to stop or completelyignores you.

I’m sure most of you will have either seen or met PC Darren Reed whohas joined us recently (Ed. See article below). I’d like to wish him well inhis new post and to thank him for already having an impact on things in thearea.

I am currently looking at a project along with your Neighbourhood Watchgroup that we hope will ensure Minster doesn’t get unwanted visitors at thedoor. The project is in its very early stages and I will up-date you when I canbut for now it’s very much a case of watch this space.

Finally I want to give a big thank you and well done to someone who,on the odd occasion have I’ve not always met eye to eye with.

He went out of his way to help a stranded motorist who had got a punctureby not only removing the damaged wheel but helped replace the good one.I’m not going to name him, it’s not something I do, but he knows who I’mreferring to, and I have made others aware of his good deed. The thing youshould know is that the motorist was none other that one of our local policeofficers!!!! Well done and again thanks.

Minster’s New Rural Beat BobbyPC Darren Reed tells us he has spent 13yrs in the force, 8 of which was

on Patrol teams and 5 on Armed Response. Darren lives locally in Birchingtonwith his wife and one youngster.

When asked why he applied for this position Darren told us he was local,it was a unique opportunity to work closely with the rural community andvillages, and also a chance for him to put his mark on how he wishes to policethe area. He’d like to be seen out and about listening to the concerns of thepublic and acting on what they want doing.

Darren says he believes in the “Old Fashioned Style” of policing, highvisibility and approachable. He looks forward to working closely with ourcommunity and he can be phoned at any time (number on page 2) and willrespond to all calls, or if anyone has concerns and wishes to speak to him inperson he is willing to visit you at home.

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AMBER’S ADVICE Letter from the President of the Rotary Club of RamsgateOn behalf of the Rotary Club of Ramsgate I'm writing to express our

sincere gratitude to the people of Minster for their wonderful generosity. Ourcollection with Father Christmas and his sleigh in the run up to Christmas inMinster raised the magnificent sum of £350.07, despite the difficult financialsituation.

This money will be donated to charities and good causes including manylocal ones and our main national charity this year Leukaemia Research. A fulllist will be published on our website below and in the local press at the endof the Rotary year in June.Why not visit our website www.rotary1120.org (click on clubs, club websitesand Ramsgate).

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Rotary Club gets Great Results from Christmas Toy CollectionFather Christmas, with help from the Rotary Club of Ramsgate, recently

carried out his annual Christmas toy collection from local primary schools.The schools involved were:

∙   Chilton Primary∙   Christ Church CE Junior∙   Holy Trinity Church of England Primary∙   Minster CE Primary∙   Priory Infants∙   St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary∙   St. Laurence­in­Thanet Junior

Pupils from these schools took in from home toys and other presents whichwere collected by Santa on his sleigh with help from the members of theRotary Club of Ramsgate.

The bulk of the presents have been distributed, with the help of the KCCSocial Services Department, to local disadvantaged children and the remainderdonated to the Oasis Women’s Refuge.

Club President David Blackwell said “We never cease to be amazed bylocal people’s wonderful generosity. I’d like to thank the staff, pupils and theirparents from all the schools that took part together with Social Services staff.They can all be very proud that they have helped to brighten the Christmas ofdeserving local children.”

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Minster Twinning AssociationBonjour mes amis and welcome to more exciting news from the Association.It seems like a long time has passed since Christmas and New Year, however,

all of us at the Twinning wish you all the best for the year to come and hope youenjoyed all of the festive season.

Now on to this year! Here are some events to put in your diary so you don’tmiss out on some of the best social and entertaining functions!

First to kick off this year is the Annual Race Night in the Village Hall. Anevent not to be missed because, not only does it get bigger and better each year,but unfortunately it is limited to the capacity of the Village Hall. So if you wantto be there, you need to get in quick and purchase your ticket/s to ride in thegreat Minster Race Night. Tickets cost a mere £12 per head and include a superbthree course meal plus, once you are through the door, you will get the chanceto be a jockey and ride your horse home.

The stakes aren’t high enough to make you a fortune, but the glory andprestige of winning the race is everything! If you have been before, you willwant to be there again; if you haven’t, then its time you stopped losing out.

Get your tickets from Bob at the Attic or contact Bernie Watler or any othermember of the Committee. This is a great night out so book your place earlyand avoid disappointment.

The Twinning Anniversary this year will be held in Armbouts-Cappel andshould be spectacular. If you were at the 2008 Anniversary in the village, you’llknow how good it was! Well we think that our French Twinning friends will goall out to show us that they can equal our celebration and, with the Twinningspirit in mind, will lay down the challenge for us to do even better next year thanthey do this year.

So how about a day out in France with a slap up meal, probably someentertainment and the opportunity to make some purchases on the boat onthe way home? What else have you got to do on a Sunday afternoon? So makea note of the date now – Sunday 17th May. An advert or more will appear inMinster Matters to keep you informed. We hope to book a coach for the eventand cost will depend on demand. So if you are interested in a great day out thenplease make your reservations as soon as possible with Bob at the Attic.

This article is now getting too long and I fear that Ray may edit me so I mustclose soon. One last thought before I go, all you parents of past and present year5 Pupils who so enjoyed the School Exchange and all you future parents of year5 pupils who will enjoy the School Exchange in years to come, think aboutsupporting us or joining us, we need new members and, more importantly, thesupport of the village.

One last date before I close – 7th June for a day out on the Rec!Remember.......Minster Does Matter, A Bientôt.

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Minster- in- Thanet WI.Branch president Joan Backler welcomed members and guests to

our Christmas Party, on 9th December, but before the festivities beganthere was a minute's silence in memory of Valerie Hughes and Muriel

Arnett. Business was kept to a minimum and then it was on with the serious matter

of attacking the buffet tables laden with delicious goodies provided by the members,taxing our brains with a couple of quizzes and settling back to enjoy the 'in-house'entertainment of playlet, recitations and songs provided by intrepidmembers Mesdames Atkins, Backler, Butterworth, Hammond, Harbottle, Linihan,Richardson, Rose, Sharp and Tweedale, with Val Dyer acting as back-stage manager.

 A raffle and Joan's farewell brought a most enjoyable and successful eveningto a close.  A special mention must be made of Joan's son, John, who workedunstintingly throughout the evening as washer-up.

 Sadly, the January meeting started with another minute's silence, this time inmemory of our oldest member  Dorothy Hubbard, who had died shortly beforeChristmas.

 It was reported that the November Sunshine Club outing to Wyevale GardenCentre for shopping and tea was enjoyable, and ideas for future trips were requested.It was also reported that the hamper raffle and chocolate stall at the Christmas Fairhad proved very profitable.

  The Village Hall Committee has approved the siting of a plaque by theMillennium Wall Hanging as a memorial to Valerie Hughes, and there are plansfor a Muriel Arnett memorial bench.

 The month's speaker, Don Wilks, gave an entertaining and enlightening talkon the Flora and Fauna of the Eastern and Western Capes of South Africa, wherehe and Ann had spent a holiday.    Don's talk was illustrated by superlativephotography, even if those shots of snakes and a particularly hairy spider had somemembers shielding their eyes!

 Details were given of our Birthday Dinner in February, a craft day, and ourpopular Wine and Wisdom evening to be held in March.  A show of hands provedthat a proposed  trip to see the  televising of the Alan Tichmarch Show would bewell supported.

 Our next meeting will be at 7.30pm on 10th February in the Village Hall,when Patsy Baker will give a talk on the History of Wigs.  New members andvisitors will be welcome.

  Last, but not least, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to MinsterParish Council for the grant which enabled the purchase of two smart display boardsfor our notices and information.  The boards have made such a difference to theclarity with which the notices, etc, can be displayed, and we really do appreciatethis kind grant.

February 2009

yourConservative

Councillorfor the

Thanet Villages Ward

e-mail: [email protected]

Councillor Mike Roberts

Tel: 01843 851726

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Vicar’s LetterI would like to give a big “thank you” to everyone who helped make

our celebrations of Christmas such wonderful occasions.First of all to those who supported the Toy Service – over 130 boxes

were dispatched to “Operation Christmas Child”.Then there was the marvellous turn out for the Lychgate Carols.

Thanks to the Margate Salvation Army Band, Roy Bailey for the P.A.system and those who provided drinks and mince pies afterwards. £201was collected on behalf of the Pilgrims Hospice

The introduction of a Sunday Christingle Service was very wellsupported and £110 was raised for the work of the Childrens Society.Thanks to those who invited the young folk and prepared the Christingles.

Thanks too to all who came to our Christmas Eve Crib Service,Midnight Mass or Christmas Morning Communion. Finally, thanks toall those who decorated the church and to Chris Randall, our organist,and the choir for leading the worship.

It all added up to give a really wonderful atmosphere.

Minster Church Heating is up and running!After more than ten years fund-raising and a six year re-ordering

programme, the church heating was turned on for the first time on thefeast of the Epiphany (6th January)!The following Sunday the church was a balmy 15oC even though theoutside temperature had fallen to -6oC the previous night. Such was theunexpected warmth; some members of the congregation had to take offtheir coats!

This is wonderful news, even though the project is not yet completeand more funds need to be raised. There will be a celebratory “turningon”, hopefully in February.

May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supportedour efforts thus far, and promise you all a very warm welcome to churchin the future! Rev’d Bob Coles

Progress of Primary Football TeamThe colour pic on page 16 shows Minster Primary Football Team in their

new kit (kindly funded by the PTFA). Mr Daniel Blyth says:‘We have done really well this year reaching the Quarter Finals of the

Les Riggs Cup and all members have been dedicated and tried really hard.’

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CONGRATULATIONSLuke Robertson and Kirsty Brocklehurst

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Mum Dad and all the family xxxxxx

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Minster Flower ShowHello from the Minster Flower Show

committee and, yes we are preparing for theShow on Saturday 18th July (so put the datein your brand new diary or on the calendar!

A few reminders:-• We would like some help on Friday /

Saturday and Sunday with setting up / moving stuff / managingpeople and taking down. If you feel you can lend us some of yourtime please put your name / contact phone number / preferred dayand length of time available on a piece of paper and give it toKaren at Attwells or email it to [email protected] (subjectflower show help). Even half an hour would help us at crunchtimes of the show.

• The Theme for this year is "On the Water" with threephotographic sections being "Larking about on water"; "Awaterscape" and "Life in the water". We hope you enjoy thechallenge and want you to use your imaginations!

• It is our intention to change the admission rates in order tomaintain the standard of the Show given rising costs that we haveto pay. We discussed this issue for half of our last meeting andwent round in several circles. One of the reasons for the changeis to make life easier for you and the volunteers on the gates toknow exactly how much to pay. We have decided on £3 foreveryone keeping under 5's free. This decision was not takenlightly and we are aware it may spark some debate. Please dotalk to us (nicely); we did think it would still be value for moneycompared with other day out costs.

• You can buy 1 schedule and photocopy the picture / entryform for all family members. Children entering items or the SkateCompetition will still get free entry bands.

Launch day will be Saturday 9th May; 10-12 outside theGossip Shop. (put that on diary thing)

Thank you again for last year. We are looking for things tomake it as good for all the family this year. As usual any ideas /suggestions gratefully received by any Committee member (Karenat Attwells is a main contact for many of you, but you can emailaddress above, or talk to Danny or Bernie)

Dominique (Chairman)

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To remove really badly burnt-on-foodfrom any kind of pan, soak it overnight in

biological washing powder.

Minster MayhemsWe have just had a short holiday and are now back

practising hard for next year. We have already been invitedto the Rochester and Tenterden Folk Festivals and are veryexcited about representing the village at these major

International events (as well as Folk Week in Broadstairs). We will alsobe dancing on St George's Day, May Day and the Twinning Day in theVillage.

Anyone interested in joining, especially as this is a dying tradition!(as seen on the news) we are at The Old Schools from 5.15 - 6.30 ona Friday during term time. Come and join in to see if you like it.

It’s been a bit chilly lately, hasn’t it? While I willbe the first to admit I’m hoping spring is just aroundthe corner, the reality is, it’s still winter.

Eco-Tips:If it seems like it is impossible to keep your house

warm, check around your doors and windows to seeif you feel any drafts. If your house is being invadedby the cool Minster air, you might want to help stopthat by using draft stoppers or even rolled towels toprevent some of the air from entering.

KENT VILLAGE of the YEAR 2009and RURAL COMMUNITY RETAILER 2009Minster hopes to be able to enter all 4 categories in the KVoY

competition this year along with an entry into the RCR both applicationshave to be in by 31st March.

The 4 categories in the KVoY comp are1/ Community 2/ Sustainability 3/ Business 4/ CommunicationSo we are looking for members of the public to come forward and

help us to achieve our aims.We won’t bore you with too many details now but just ask that if you

feel you may be able to help us in any way or would like further informationon just what it involves then please contact the Editor via email or throughthe library, or the Parish Clerk on 821339.

Policing Patterns to Meet the Villages’ NeedsIncorporated within the Police report to the January Parish Council

Meeting was an initiative to prioritise areas of the village that needspecial attention.

It is considered essential that members of the public are fullyconsulted when identifying these special areas and to that end readersare requested to offer any helpful comments through the Editor of thismagazine, to be forwarded to the Parish Council Clerk for inclusion infuture meetings.

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Enjoy Christmas and New Year without thestresses and strains of entertaining at home.

For our super Christmas menus please go toour website!

February 2009

MINSTER SALVATION ARMYChristmas Day LunchWe would like to thank all who contributed towards, or helped at, the Christmas

Day Lunnch. The meal and festivities were a great success. All who attended weremost appreciative.

LeadershipWe are pleased to announce that Majors Richard and Val Hope have kindly agreed

to come out of retirement and lead the work of the Salvation Army in the village untila new Officer is appointed for August 2009.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - CREDIT CARD SCAMSince the beginning of the year the number of scam emails circulating and scam

telephone calls seem to have reached an all time high.One telephone scam is worth mentioning, the caller gives a staff number (which is

false), and promises a card rebate after raising questions about the misuse of your creditcard in a way that could lead you to believe the call is genuine, it then concludes byasking for your card number and card 3 digit security number.

NO CREDIT CARD COMPANY OR BANK WOULD DO THISTHIS A SCAMPlease do not give your card information to anyone no matter how legitimate they

might seem.Many thanks, MickPC Mick Wright, County Watch Liaison Officer

Thanks from the Women’s section of the British LegionWe the women’s section of the British Legion would like to take this opportunity

to thank everyone that has supported us in our fund raising events during 2008. Dueto your generosity we were able to send £1,600 to the benevolent fund and £353 to thepoppy appeal. This is always accepted gratefully by the charity that does so much tohelp the services whether they be veterans or present day personnel who find their selfin need because of injury or widows and dependants of those that have lost their lifein recent conflicts.

We would also like to thank The Minster & Monkton British Legion Club forhelping and supporting all our efforts as without yourselves and the Club we wouldnot be able to raise this money. Again many thanks and A Happy New Year to youall. R.B.L. Women’s Section.

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Minster MattersFebruary 2009

100th ISSUE !!!The following 4 page

pull-out sectionhas 4 great

competitions forreaders to enter with

some reallySUPER PRIZESfor you to win

Please read the rules on back page of pull-out

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S T M A R Y S O L R E N R O C S K N I PF J K C O S T R E E T W I S E H S Y L ME M S T M N R H W Z V T A N A U L E S ER T U M I N S T E R F I V K Q N M B A AR S D T S E O L A B J Y F F R D D B C GJ K A Q N W T F R E E M A N S R O A D LA S B L K I J T U M B L V K R E T M A ED R A G O N I N N O F E L Q W D S H F VL I X O B N F L M E S E L I G T T I A EO T A S K A V K G M T R M C F H H L T TX A W S J C F D R A Q N A T T W E L L SS R F I E I O S M L O R T S O Q A M J CE A S P X L R L T D X R T W T A T I I TF G T S P O L A R C H I E S H X T N X CF E I H T I S S N U N M R O I L I S A EI T W O H F C B T P D Q S T L V C T W PL T R P O B L E Y R A R B I L F Z E U SC M O N K T O N R O A D I E R T M R I OO T R T F I V S Q F M U K Q J K S A D RW S X B M O R T O N S F O R K L I C L P

WORDSEARCH3 Cash Prizes up for grabs - 1st £100 2nd £50 3rd £25

ABBEY ARCHIES ATTWELLS BENS CLIFFES

DRAGON INN DURLOCK LODGE EAGLE VETS ENVY

FREEMANS ROAD GARAGE GOSSIP SHOP HILLMINSTER HUNDREDTH

MONKTON ROAD LIBRARY MINSTER MATTERS NEW INN

MORTONS FORK NUNS PROSPECT SALON ST MARYS

PINKS CORNER STREETWISE THE ATTIC THE BELL TOTHILL

Plus three we haven’t listed -The Christian name of our founding Editor (you’ll find this info on our website)The names of the Alpacas who previously lived at the museum (these aren’t together in the grid)Here’s a clue - one’s a two piece chocolate bar the other could be a “country bumpkin” farmer !

Please complete thepuzzle and send it with yourname address and telephonenumber to

Minster MattersC/o Libray, 4a Monkton

Road, Minster, CT12 4EAOr drop your entry into

either the library letterboxor our mailbox at the GossipShop marked for ourattention,

with WORDSEARCHwritten on the outside ofyour envelope

Winners will be notifiedasap after the closing date,see rules on back of thispull-out supplement

We wish you luck andthank you for entering

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COLOURING COMPETITION for UNDER 11’s only

First prize: Trinket Box and £5 cash2 Second prizes: Ladybird Pot and £2.50 cash

Plus the next 8 runners-up will also receive a Ladybird Pot

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The rules for our 4 competitions this month are quite simple.1/ Only one entry per competition per household2/ Colouring Competition is open to under 11’s only3/ Valentines Competition - open to Minster residents only - entries must arrive by8am on Sat 14th Feb - prize will be hand delivered later that morning4/All other competition entries must arrive by Midday on Mon 16th Feb-prizes will be delivered as soon as possible after that date.5/ All entries must be delivered to the Library at 4a Monkton Road, or our mailbox at the Gossip Shop, markedfor the attention of Minster Matters by the dates and times shown above, any late entries will not be included.Any information required for claiming vouchers will be printed on the voucher that the winners receive.The decision of the Editorial team, in allocation of all prizes, will be final.Any further queries please contact a team member.Results will be published in the March issue - No 101

Do you think your Valentine deserves a beautiful Floral Arrangement for this special day ? Just tellus why you think your special person is so deserving. The reply the judges consider is the best willreceive a Valentines Arrangement courtesy of “Flowers by Vanessa” which will be delivered toyour loved one on the morning of the 14th.Drop your letter into the Library or the Gossip Shop before 8am on Valentines Day and we’lldeliver it to the lucky winner around mid morning.Don’t forget to give us their name and address though and any words you’d like us to deliver withit. Please mark your envelope “VALENTINE FLOWERS”

We have a plethora of other prizes, see list below, to celebrate our 100th issue and to bein with a chance of winning one of them just simply write your name/address and telephonenumber on the back of an envelope and deliver it to Minster Matters c/o Library or theGossip Shop by Midday on Mon 16th Feb.

Please mark your envelope “GREAT GIVE-AWAY”Vouchers from , Bens, Cliffes, Envy, Utopia Beauty and Minster Garage

A variety of hair styling products from The Salon and Ian Barrie’sElectric Toothbrush from Abbey Dental Care

Wine from Mortons Fork and Jackie at the School OfficeAfter Eight Mints from the Post Office

10 Limited Edition MM Tote Bags from Printing Matters in Birchingtonplus a Meal for Two from Archies (Eat In or Take Away)

A special thanks to all those who have supported our 100th “Grand Give-Away” issue. They are:In no particular order: George and Chiemene at Eagle Vets, Bob at The Attic, Mike and Ann at The Bell, Sean

and Liz at Mortons Fork, Clive and Karen at Attwells, David and Lynne at Abbey Dental, Leanne at Envy, Johnand Barbara at Minster Garage, Ben and Rags at Bens Supermarket, Emily at Utopia Beauty, Vanessa at Flowersby Vanessa, Julie at The Salon, Ian at Ian Barrie’s, Ed and Helen at Printing Matters, Shabaz and Afsheen at the

Post Office, Gemma and Sandie at Pawfection, Jackie at Minster School, Tulin and Sal at Archies

VALENTINES DAY - FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

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Thanks from Lil and Esther for the support we’ve had during 2008for our fundraising for the Pilgrim’s Hospice. Bell Inn raffle, donation fromRiver’s Court Civic Carol concert at Lych Gate, Snowdon Colliery Bandconcert, Bob Grove at the Attic for his continuous support, sale of BellsSunflowers, Christmas cards and calendars. Also, thanks to Petra Harris forher help in collecting from St Nicholas School at Summer and Christmasfairs, various stalls and donations.

Money made in 2008 - £ 3,557.22!

Update on Karen West’s - Aid in IndiaDecember bought the completion of the house for 2 orphans Karen was

helping to build, it was handed over a few days before Christmas. She and2 other volunteers that went out with her, helped to organise a party for 300children who are in some way being helped by the Community Health andDevelopment Programme (the organisation Karen is working with).

At Christmas they had a week off so they went up the coast to Kovlamto top up their tans, they also got to ride, feed and bath an elephant, seeingthe New Year in on the beach with the locals.

Over the past few weeks they have been helping Habitat who have sentengineers and builders to the area to build 6 houses in 2 weeks. She is alsohelping to monitor a health programme for teenage girls.

Minster FC (First team) would like to say a big thank you to BensSupermarket and Londis for supplying the team with a brand new kit thisseason. This has been greatly appreciated by all players and once againthank you.

Colour Pic on Page 16 shows:Back row: Ben Patel, Micheal Tilby, Tony Hammond, Alan Heath,

Robin Rae, Durmush Durmush, Ian Quinney, Darren Lewis, Mick.Front row: Steve Jarman, Rikki Jarman, Dan Burgess, Neil Bentley,

Danny Collins, James Hall.

Minster Village Hall Bowls GroupThe Group would like to acknowledge the kind donation made by Minster

parish Council for engraving the clubs cups and individual trophies and forreplacing the Honours Board.

Trophy winners 2008 were“The Griffin” - Gentlemen beat Ladies by 6shots

“The Phoenix” (Marathon) Winner; Roy Bailey - Runner-up; Brian Parker“Ali Memorial” (Pairs) - Winner s: Brian Parker and Joan Backler-runners-up: Bill Saunders and Len AustinCups kindly donated by Terry and Nem WaldronA Presentation evening was held on 25th January attended by 35 members

and guests, with President Terry Waldron and his wife Nem.

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Trading Standards Recalls & Safety NoticesLatest product recalls and safety notices from Trading Standards(1/12/08 to mag print date)

∙   09/01/09 ­ Fake Colgate Cavity Protection 100ml ­ Recall∙   06/01/09 ­ R.E.D. Trace 0.5 Youth Helmets ­ Recall∙   05/01/09 ­ Joytech­Brand Wii Power Station ­ Recall∙   10/12/08 ­ Selected Sainsbury's 'freefrom' frozen meat products ­Recall∙   15/12/08 ­ Colgate Great Regular Flavour Cavity ProtectionToothpaste - Recall∙   12/12/08 ­ Klorane Wild Cornflower Eye Make up Remover ­Safety Notice∙   12/12/08 ­ Various Super Glue Packs sold at Poundland ­ Recall∙   10/12/08 ­ FLOS Lampshades ­ Safety Notice∙   10/12/08 ­ Griptight Brand Safety Soothers 4 Packs ­ Silicone ­Recall∙   04/12/08 ­ Walkers Crisps ­ Safety Notice∙   03/12/08 ­ IKEA IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds ­ SafetyNotice∙   02/12/08 ­ Xtreme Super Power Race Car ­ Recall∙   01/12/08 ­ Woodall Cumbrian Pancetta ­ Recall

Go to http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/then click on “Consumers” in the left hand menu list followed

by “Recall notices” in the same menu to view any of the above andget further information.

This site is also very useful for a great many other things such asinformation on how to ensure you are using an approved trader, howto sign up for telephone and mail preference services (get rid of junkmail and nuisance calls) and a whole host of advice leaflets onbuying goods and services

COUNCIL HOUSE EXCHANGE Our large 3 bedroom house in Ramsgate offered for your

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pictures, or to arrange a visit. Simon and Teresa. [email protected]

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Shaun and Liz look forward to welcoming youfor fabulous traditional English foodexpertly cooked by Jamie and Hollie

2 Courses - 1 Main & 1 Dessert £7.50Selected from our Main Menu

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MINSTER PARISH COUNCILMeeting 13th January 2009There is very little of interest to report from this meeting.The Chairman and Assistant Clerk have met with Eastonways to discuss

possible amendments to routing of their services through Minster to allowfor greater and easier usage of the services by residents. A meeting was stillto be arranged with Stagecoach and Members would be advised of the outcomein due course.

Members considered a letter which had been received from a concernedresident with reference to the street lighting in the area of the High Streetadjacent to Norton Drive.

Danny Day had reported further flooding in Watchester Lane and he toldthe Members that the drains in the area needed cleaning, and in part failureto keep the ditches in the vicinity cleared was also a cause for this continuingproblem. The Chairman stated he would raise this issue at his meeting withthe Highways Liaison Officer.

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The Peoples’ Millions GrantJust a brief letter to say a big thank you to all those people who gave so

much of their time and support to the Parish Council’s project for the MinsterPedal Break. Councillor Bob Grove as Chairman of MATCH organized agreat campaign, with the help of so many, to try to secure the £50000 awardfor the Village and sadly we were not successful.

However I do need to make particular reference to the invaluable helpand advice received from the staff of MM and to Karen and Jenny at Attwell’swho allowed the area adjoining the shop to be used as a “voting station” toremind and encourage residents to phone in.

Finally residents and friends of Minster thank you for voting for yourproject; we nearly did it.

Kyla Lamb, Clerk Minster Parish Council

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MINSTER FOOTBALL CLUB

No new results available from their websiteFor Match reports, fixtures and stats visit:

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MINSTER AND MONKTON ROYAL BRITISH LEGION61 Augustine Road, Tel 821471

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Rosemary Ball MICHT, IIHHTReflexologist

Full reflexology.Hand or foot massage

Relax the body and mindSuitable for all ages

Tel: 01843 821565Mob: 07900 030669

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MINSTER SPORTS PITCHNow taking bookings - Office hrs 9am-12noon Mon-Fri

Hire times and pricesMonday-Friday Saturday & Sunday09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs15:00hrs to 21:00hrs

Price Structure* Full Pitch : £25/hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £15/hour

Half Pitch : £15/hour (1 five a side pitch)* A 10% discount will be given to Minster clubs and

residents booking the ‘Full Pitch’ option only.To book this facility please contact Kyla Lamb, at the Parish

Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EAtel: 821339 fax:825869 email: [email protected] (Est 1935)

MOT Preparation and PresentationServicing all makes of vehicle

Tyres, Batteries, ExhaustsAir Con - servicing and repairs

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February 2009

MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesThe Friendly Bowls Club

Contact: 821447 or 821660

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for FebruaryCome along to one of our sessions on a Tuesday or

Sunday. We are an extremely friendly group and will lendyou bowls to get you started. It’s well worth trying !!

Sunday1st 6pm - 9pm8th 6pm - 9pm15th 6pm - 9pm22nd 6pm - 9pm

Tuesday3rd 9am - 12noon10th 9am - 12noon17th 9am - 12noon24th 9am - 12noon

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Find out more at: www.souththanetlabour.org.ukContacting your MP:

Dr. Stephen Ladyman:House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

South Thanet Constituency Office28, Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6EETel: 01843 852696; Fax: 01843 852689

e-mail:[email protected] site: www.steveladyman.labour.co.uk

An MP’s Surgery is held every weekPlease phone for an appointment

Appointments are available every Friday from 4pm in the Constituency Office, Ramsgate.

Additional surgeries are held once a month on aSaturday morning in one of the villages or towns

of the constituency and are advertised locally. Dr. Ladyman will visit the elderly, disabled and

people without transport at their homes if preferred.

Dr. Stephen LadymanMember of Parliament for

South Thanet

Ash, Broadstairs, Cliffsend,East Stourmouth, Elmstone,

Kingsgate, Manston, Minster,Preston, Ramsgate, Sandwich,

Sholden, Staple, Wingham,Woodnesborough, Worth.

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February 2009

VACANCYFOR

PARISH COUNCIL CLERKA vacancy will soon exist for a Parish Clerk

to Monkton Parish Council.

The hours and salary are negotiable. Currently the clerkwould be expected to work around 8 hours per week,

but this is flexible.

This is an immensely rewarding and interesting position,requiring a number of inter personal and administrative skills,

giving the successful applicant plenty of scope tocontribute something really useful to the village community.

Please contact Robin Tapsell,Chairman Monkton Parish Council,

on Tel no (01843) 840704in the first instance for an informal discussion.

LENT 2009: MINSTER“Do this in remembrance of me.”A celebration of Holy Communion.

We invite you to this celebration during which we rememberJesus.

“Do this in remembrance of me,” Jesus said to his disciplesat the Last Supper when he took bread and wine,

and gave thanks to God.During Lent, there will be an opportunity to join a weekly,

evening celebration of Holy Communion at Minster church. Itwill be held every Wednesday at 7.15pm from Ash Wednesday,25th February until the 8th April inclusive.

In order to emphasize the corporate nature of this specialremembrance celebration there are alterations to the usual formof seating, and the giving of communion.

Worship songs will form The Preparation, whilst thecelebration will be interspersed with songs and Taizé chantsappropriate to the liturgy.

We would be very pleased to be joined by anyone ~ whetheror not Confirmed.

Further details from Rev’d Bob Coles: Thanet 821250

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Church News and Service Times The Salvation Army11 Tothill Street, Minster

Majors Richard and Val Hope823830

Weekly Programme

All events take place in theNew Salvation Army Church,

Youth and Community Centre

SundayJigsaw (Sunday School)

11.00am – 12.00pmMorning Family Service, 11am – 12pm

Evening Service, 6pm – 7pm

MondayBaby Group

(Mum’s and babies under 6 months),10am – 11.30amFriendship Club

(Over 50’s), 2.15pm – 3.30pm

TuesdayParents and Tots, 9.30am – 11.30am

WednesdayKeep Fit, 10.15am – 11.15am

Home League(Ladies over 50), 2.00pm – 3.45pm

Pilates, 6.30pm-7.30pm& 7.30pm - 8.30pm

(for details ring Becky on 0788 7560957)

ThursdayPrayer Meeting and Quiet Time9am - All are Welcome

Friday7up Youth Club

(7-10 year olds), 5.30pm – 6.30pmAdventurers Youth Club

(10 – 12 year olds), 7pm – 8.30pm

SaturdayThere are events happening on mostSaturdays please see other pages of

Minster Matters for details.

Salvation Army telephone number for thenew 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 InFEBRUARY1st February

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

6.30pm: Candlemas Serviceat St Nicholas

8th February9am: Family Communion (BCP)10am: Holy Communion (CW)

15th February9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Morning Worship

22nd February9am: Holy Communion (BCP)10am: Holy Communion (CW)

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In

FEBRUARY1st February

10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

8th February10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)

15th February10.15am: Holy Communion at the

Methodists

22nd February10.15am: Family Service

St Mildred’sCatholic Church

9, St Mildred’s Road, 821340

*Services at St Mildred’s ChurchWednesday: 12 noon, Mass

*PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWINGMass each Wednesday in Parish

Church at 12 noon. All otherMasses to be held at Minster

Abbey until further notice. Forfurther information please contact:Fr. Stephen Fisher, St Ethelbert’s

Church, Ramsgate(01843) 592071.

Minster AbbeySundays: 10 a.m* Mass

Weekdays: 8.15 a.m. MassDaily: Chapel open all day for

private prayerCompline (night prayer) 7.50 p.m.

*Changed from 8.30am to 10am untilfurther notice.

Funerals:18th December: Muriel Haines (77)

at Minster Church and Cemetery30th December: Glenys Finch (79)

at Barham Crematorium7th January: Doreen Pease (78)

at Minster Church and Cemetery

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.org

The Abbey Chapel is open forprayer throughout the day

Lauds: 7.30amMass 8.15am, Sunday 8.30am

Mid day prayer 12.10pmVespers 6pm

Compline 7.50pm(followed by Silent Prayer)

All our visitors, not only Christians butpeople of all faiths and spiritualtradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ (ruleof St. Benedict) are warmly welcomedto join us in prayer, in our beautifulmonastic chapel.

Mid week service at St Mary’sWednesdays 10.30am

Christians Together:LENT COURSE 2009

This will be held at the Abbey,starting at 7.30pm

from Tuesday 3rd to 31st March.

Further details in next month’sMinster Matters.

Open Gardens 200920th - 21st June.

This year marks the 11th anniversaryof Open Gardens, and we are hopingit will be bigger and better than ever!We already have many gardens but

are always looking for more!If you are considering enteringyour garden then please contactRev’d Bob Coles: Thanet 821250

MISS MINSTER 2009Selection Dance

Saturday 14th February7.30pm - Village Hall

For more details please ringRoy or Carol on 821705

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MINSTER SENIORSRoyal British Legion Club

Ladies and GentsCome and join us for a “Cuppa”

and ChatBingo - Raffles

EVERY WED 2pm - 4pm.All Welcome.

For further info phone 823782Mrs. Joan Cordwell

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Minster & Monkton Royal British LegionWomen’s Section

Monday 9th February, 7.30pmBring a mystery item to the meeting.Bingo Speaker or Quiz Raffle prizes

needed for all meetingsFor further informationMiriam Smith 822589

Minster-in-Thanet WI

NEXT MEETINGThe History of Wigs

Patsy Baker

Tuesday 10th Februaryat 7.30 pm

Minster Village Hall

New members and visitorswill be made welcome

‘Coffee and Chat' MorningThursday 19th February,

10 am to 12 noonMinster Village Hall Committee

Room

Everyone welcome

For further informationcall 597287

SANDWICH FARMERS’MARKET

Last Saturday of every month9am to 4pm

Guildhall, Cattle Market

“SOUP ON WEDNESDAY”continues each week from

12noon to 1.00pmin the Old Schools.

Janet Walmsley 821313

SATURDAY MARKET14th February

10.00am to 12noon

MOTHERS UNION11th February

Venue to be arranged

February 2009

MINSTER PLAYHOUSE

AGM

February 25th - 7.30pm

UPSTAIRS in The BELL

MINSTER PLAYHOUSEpresents

“CAUGHT IN THE NET”by Ray Cooney

Sequel to “Run for your wife”Directed by Debbie Munro

MINSTER VILLAGE HALLMAY 6th - 9th

Tickets available from01843 822053

£6, £5 cons.

MINSTER- IN- THANET WIWINE AND WISDOM

with quizmaster Mr Peter Warre

Saturday, 21st March 2009,7.00 for 7.30, Minster Village Hall

Tickets £5.00 a head to includea ploughman's supper

Bring your own drinks, glasses and cutlery.

BOOK EARLY FOR THIS POPULAR EVENT!

Tickets/further details from Ann, 821152

SHROVE TUESDAY24th FebruaryOld Schools

Pancakes served from12 noon to 1.30pm

Womens World Dayof Prayer

March 6th, 2pm atMonkton Methodist Chapel

Speaker Major Val HopeAll welcome

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHThere will be a Co-ordinators Meeting on

Wednesday 11th February, 7pmIn the Neighbourhood Centre to discuss CCZ

It is important that all co-ordinatorsattend if possible

Minster and MonktonHorticultural Society

NEXT MEETINGWednesday 18th February

When Miss. J. Aviolet will be talking on"Hardy Geraniums". The speaker has her ownnursery and will be bringing along some plants

for sale.The points competition is a stem of a

flowering shrub. Don't forget that our spring show takes

place at the end ofMarch, so get your daffodilsand other plants ready. This show is open to

members only, so if you wish to enter, join oursociety, it is only £2.25 for the year which gets

you to every meeting and you get freerefreshments.

Minster LibraryReading Group

Come along and meet usNext meeting 5th February

We meet at the library on the firstThursday of every month

6 - 7pm.New members welcome.

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Minster Surgery - Patient Liaison GroupAIMS and OBJECTIVES

Group members contact details are as follows:

Check our noticeboard in the surgery waiting areafor up further information and contact details

February 2009

TWINNING ASSOCIATIONRACE NIGHT - Saturday 7th March

Always a very popular event. The racing is audienceparticipation ie:the jockeys will move the horses. The 3 coursemeal will take place throughout the evening starting with thefirst course at 7.15pm. Hall open from 6.45pm. Bring yourown drinks and glass. Menu forms are available from:

Bernie Watler at  23 Rose GardensBob Grove at The Atticor you can download it from the Twinning Associations

Website at www.minsterarmboutstwinning.org.uk

Further dates for your diary:17th May - Anniversary (in France)7th June - Annual Fun Day in the Rec with preceeding

Boot Fair.Watch MM and village noticeboards for further details on

these and other events.

To support the Surgery in their endeavours of:-

� Giving health professionals and their patients the oppor-tunity to meet and discuss topics of mutual interest

� Providing a means for patients to make positive sugges-tions about the practice and their own healthcare

� Encouraging health education activities within the prac-tice

� Developing self help projects to meet the needs offellow patients

� Acting as representatives to attempt to influence andimprove the provision of health and social care withinthe practice

Mary Hodgson - 842764 Geoff Stone - 821835Jeanne Lawrence - 821049 Ken Self - 821200Jo Roberts - 851726 Ray Owen - 822322Pat Cocklin - 842138 Bob Ovenden - 823257Jean Taylor (Secretary) - 845072

Georgie and Livvy’s corner of fun!! KIDS QUIZ 1 1. What is Harry Potter’s real name? 2. In what year was it that the Victorian period ended? 3. What 3 colours are primary colours? 4. What is the dog called in the Tweenies? 5. How many days are there in February?

Answers will be in the next issue of Minster Matters!!

Clubs in Minster1. Minster bowls club2. Weightwatchers3. Guides4. Brownies5. Rainbows6. 7up7. 10up8. Badminton club9. Minster village hall bowls club10. Gardening club11. Women’s institute12. Homework club library13. Mothers union14. Library book club15. Cricket club

by Phoebe Johnson and Gabby SeftonEaster Jokes!

Why does the Easter bunny have a shiny nose?Because he has a powder puff on the wrong end!

Why did the Easter egg hide?Because he was a chicken!

What did the bunny want to do when he grew up?Join the Hare force!

What do you get when you pour hot waterdown a rabbit hole?A Hot cross Bunny!

By Olivia Ebden

CAROL SERVICEOn Tuesday 16th December the Carol Service took place in frontof the church gates at 7:30pm. It went on for 60 minutes. Theschool choir sung some fantastic songs that were about Jesus andGod. When our vicar Bob Coles was saying some things about thebirth of Jesus and why we celebrate Christmas some people wentout to collect money for a hospital service. They made a lot ofmoney. So much money I can’t even remember how much theyraised. It was a beautiful service. Nearly everybody who lived inMinster came. We all hope you came.

JOKES!!!!What colour is a burp? Burple!!!

What kind of dance do you do on a trampoline?Hip-Hop!!!

Why did Tigger look down the toilet?He was looking for Pooh!!!

Why didn’t anyone want to sleep with daddy dino-saur? Because he was a Bronto-Snore-Us!!!

Where do horses live? In neigh-borhoods!!!What is Black and White and red all over?

A zebra with a rash!!!What weighs 6 tonnes and wears glass slippers?

Cinder-elephant!!!Why was the teacher cross-eyed?

Because she couldn’t control her pupils!!!By Georgia Jefferson

Eight top tips for Valentines Day

Hi its Charlotte here,here are eight top tips for Valentines Day.

1st you must always get your special someone a card2nd you must say you love them3rd you take them some where nice4th you should look your best5th you should not wear too much lip gloss or toomuch aftershave6th don’t use too much breath spray7th always give your girl a rose8th lastly always give your special someone a kiss

by Charlotte Silver

Easter Puzzle

By Nay Nay and Oli

Editors forthis month:-GeorgiaJefferson

&Charlotte

Silver

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