Minster Matters - Issue 223 - April 20

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Minster Matters IssueNumber223 : April2020
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Advertising Library: 03000 41 31 31 WHAT’S ON PAGE 27
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EDITORIAL

E - Team WELL!! What a situation we all find ourselves in, just

about everything locally has either been closed, cancelled

or postponed. Latest casualties just before we went to print

were the Minster Show and Picnic In The Park and I expect

Ray

a lot more will have gone before you get to read this.

With a lack of items to print and many small businesses

pulling their adverts we had originally made the decision to

Amy make this the last issue for the time being, however the NORTHROP SERVICES
Parish Council have asked us to continue albeit in a much
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
thinner format (from around 8 to16 pages) and have
Tiling, Plastering
suggested that to help us fill pages we should ask our readers
& General Maintenance
Brenda for articles on their war memories (for those who are old
HOME DECORATING

enough to have experienced that) or maybe a short piece Interior & Exterior

on a long lost family reunion, perhaps tell us of your Local, Reliable & Experienced

favourite holiday spots or maybe just about your life Contact Paul or Tracy
Diane experiences, we feel sure there are some really interesting 01843 823 646

stories out there, we just need you to write them down and Flowers by Vanessa
send them in
Bouquets, Baskets,Table decorations,
We are also considering quizzes, written or photographic Weddings or Funerals

Diane Created with the “Personal Touch”

,if anyone out there is good at that sort of thing (don’t hide For designs with a difference
your light under a barrel). Please drop us a line or give us a ring. We Vanessa Fairbrass
really do need our readers’ input to help keep us afloat. (C&G qualified florist)

We will of course be keeping you informed of anything we know Rose Cottage, Manor Road,
that is happening locally, where you may be able to get help, details
of those offering services locally or anything else we can glean that St. Nicholas at Wade CT7 0NY

01843 847 012 07934 420 837

I can deliver within Thanet & Canterbury

we feel may be of interest to our readers. MALOYS

Now just a quick plea from us: with people self-isolating or not THE MOWER STORE

wishing to risk their health we may have a distribution problem so Unit 4 Ebbsfleet Farm, Jutes Lane, Minster CT12 5FH

we’d appreciate knowing if you would be willing to deliver magazines Tel: 01843 825 000

for us should we need you to do so, please ring, text ,email or FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY NEEDS

Whatsapp us, the mobile number to use for this is 07914 623 287 * SALES * SERVICING *
* SPARES * REPAIRS *
or email [email protected].
We are still running our mobility equipment scheme and will do IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW MOWER
OR ANY OTHER GARDEN MACHINERY
our best to supply any items that are required.
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Call for details or go to

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(Minster based business)

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Pawfection Est 1980 PATIENT LIAISON GROUP

Dog Grooming Service VILLAGE GLASS Donations by the Morgan Family and Friends
All Breeds Welcome We are extremely grateful to all those who contributed to the
WINDOWS memory of Mrs Eliza Morgan and enabled us to purchase this
Kind Professional Service DOORS much needed equipment which had been previously identified.
Fully Insured We would like to thank Mr Ron Morgan for taking the time to
CONSERVATORIES present this equipment and a photograph of the event is
Professionally Trained etc contained on page 13.
ANNUAL SPRING FAYRE
Gemma & Sandie Free Quotations Hopefully, our Spring Fayre will take place on Saturday 16th
69 High Street, Minster, Tel 01843 821 147 May at Old Schools as usual, and of course, as always - Free
Entry! Tables remain at £8 for small and £12 for large, so
CT12 4AB including please book early to avoid disappointment. Please see our
Answerphone advert/poster on page 12 of this publication for further details.
01843 825 841 We will be launching our raffle in April with many excellent
prizes so please check our notice board for more information.
BRILLS DIY Gardening ~ Household OUR NEW PROJECT
& Building Supplies In conjunction with our Spring Fayre, our new project will be to
www.brills.co.uk Find us on Facebook & Twitter purchase a “Paediatric Handheld Pulse Oximeter” for the
16-18 The Square, Birchington | 01843 845133 | Est 1966 Nursing Wing at an approximate cost of £500. Having
previously purchased one for the GP’s it has proved extremely
Coal - Kindling - Kiln Dried & Seasoned Logs useful when treating babies and young children and therefore
Bulk Bags Logs £68.00 - Gas Fires - Gas Bottles would be also beneficial for our nursing team
MISSED APPOINTMENTS -THANK YOU VERY MUCH -
Dimplex Fires Live Displays - Paraffin NURSE’S GREATLY REDUCED
Despite a slight increase in GP’S figures, they remain
PAINT MIXING MACHINE; CARPET CLEANER HIRE; KEYS, GLASS & TIMBER CUTTING SERVICE encouraging. 38 patients did not attend their doctor’s
appointment and 35 did not attend their nurse’s appointment.
Builders Barrow £36.99 That’s still 73 wasted appointments and time costing the NHS
over £11,000 - at a time when they cannot afford it! So please
8’ x 4’ 18mm O.S.B £23.99 remember -DON’T NEED IT, CANCEL IT! By phone, text,
£29.99 online.
6’ x 6’ Closeboard Fence Panel 4Bars £27.99 “FRIENDS AND FAMILY” SURVEY
6’ x 5’ Closeboard Fence Panel 4Bars £20.99 Thank you to all those who take part and please continue to
6’ x 6’ Waney Fence Panel do so. We welcome all your comments, because any feedback
- good or bad - can help us improve our service to you.
Sleepers 2.4m 100 x 200 £19.95 A total of 188 patients responded last month with the following
8’ x 4’ 11mm O.S.B £14.99 results:
Extremely likely/Likely - 95% ; Extremely unlikely/Unlikely - 1%
8’ x 4’ 12mm WBP Plywood £19.99 ; Unsure/Don’t know - 4%
6’ x 6’ Heavy Duty Trellis £19.99 SURGERY CLOSURE DAYS:
Please note that the surgery will close at 12.00 noon on the
4” 2” Tanalised per mtr £1.99 following days for the purpose of staff training: Wednesday
29th April; May Thursday 14th May. The surgery will also be
Paving Slabs 450 x 450 (3 Colours) £2.60 closed all day on: Good Friday 10th April, Easter Monday 13th
April, Friday 8th May and Monday 25th May.
Salt Tablets 25kg bags £7.99 NB: Closure dates are subject to change dependent on current
circumstances - please check with the surgery
Dulux 7ltr White Matt Emulsion £15.99 Please ensure you have sufficient medication to last you during
these difficult periods, don't forget to include all the family who
Crown 7.5ltr White Matt Emulsion £13.99 may need medication and check when their “Medication
Review” is due. Should you need to see a doctor when the
Crown 7.5ltr Magnolia Matt Emulsion £15.99 surgery is closed, please call the NHS 111 service by dialing
111, to receive non-urgent confidential health advice and
Johnstone 10ltr White Matt Emulsion £14.99 information for all the family, available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. For urgent/life threatening issues, please dial 999 as
Godwins Bark Chips 3 bags £12.00 normal.
PATIENT LIAISON GROUP MEETING
Godwins Multi-Purpose Compost 3 bags £10.00 If you have any issues you would like to raise at our Annual
General Meeting in April, or require further information on any
Johnstone 10ltr Magnolia Matt Emulsion £14.99 of the above, then please contact either Ken Self on 821200,
Jeanne Lawrence on 821049 or email [email protected]
7 Fin Oiled Filled Radiator £19.99

2000 watt Convector Heater £19.99

20kg Floor Levelling Compound £10.99

Galvanised Large Incinerator £19.99

Bulk Bags Aggregates Delivered £48.99

Cement (Waterproof Bag) Per bag £4.50

Concrete Fence Posts and Gravelboards IN STOCK

1700 x 700 Steel Baths £79.99

Plasterboard and Thistle etc IN STOCK

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE PROMOTIONS WWW.BRILLS.CO.UK

Find us on Facebook & Twitter ALL PRICES SHOWN INCLUDE V.A.T.

Timber * Electricals * Plumbing * Building Materials
* Household Goods * Glass Garden Furniture * Local Delivery

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PATIENT LIAISON GROUP

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR OUR PATIENTS

During this difficult time, we have introduced special measures to control the risk of infection between patients and
also members of staff, whilst continuing to maintain a high standard of service to all our patients.
We are therefore asking everyone to adhere to the latest medical advice provided by NHS England and the Depart-
ment of Health relating to the outbreak of the Corona Virus (Covid 19) affecting the UK and limit their attendance at
the Surgery as much as possible.

Further advice and information concerning the virus can be found at: www.nhs.uk and gov.uk

As a result, all appointments will initially be via a telephone or video consultation with a clinician who will then make
a clinical judgement on whether a “face to face” consultation is necessary.

It is important that we limit attendance at the surgery to avoid the risk of cross contamination, especially to those pa-
tients with underlying health conditions. This practice has now been introduced in all surgeries across England.

Like any other organisation, we have members of our own team who have underlying health conditions, so we are

taking appropriate precautions to safeguard their health and welfare. This is

naturally having an effect on the Practice, so we would like to thank you for Minster Library
your patience and understanding during this very difficult time for all of us

and reassure you of our commitment to all our patients. Opening Times

On behalf of: Monday 13:00 to 17:00
The Practice Partners, Minster Surgery Tuesday 09:30 to 13:30
Wednesday Closed
MINSTER SHOW CANCELLED Thursday 12:00 to 17:00
Friday 10:00 to 16:00
Minster Show committee have taken the very difficult decision to cancel Saturday 09:30 to 13:30
this year's Show in the light of the uncertainty that we are currently facing.
This decision has been taken early so you do not see your endeavours go
to waste if we had to cancel later in the year. It is also taken with an
acknowledgment of the vulnerability of several key members, either due
to advanced maturity or employment situations, and the need to keep
everyone as safe as possible at this difficult time.
We were concerned that if we had to organise the finer detail with a
limited amount of time it would not be a Show that the whole Village
would be proud of. Therefore, we will honour any bookings and monies
transacted to date, by refunding where necessary and automatically carry
forward any stall / entertainment bookings to next year.
Thank you, as a community, for your full understanding of our decision.
We want you to have the best Show possible. Stay safe and please contact
us via our website if you have any questions. We are also on Facebook,
and many of you may see Karen - from a safe distance.
Dominique
Chair, Minster Show Committee

Check out the list of local companies offering extra
help amidst the COVID-19 crisis - CENTRE PAGE

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MAX CARPET CLEANING PCSO’s REPORT

CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY Welcome to this month’s input. Here are some tips
to help us return items if located that have been lost
A completely dry carpet cleaning service! or stolen. If you have any items that are of particular
And that means: - value sentimental or otherwise. Take a photograph
of it and keep it recorded in a safe place, on a
No more damp or wet carpets! memory stick or disc. This could be small items such
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! as jewellery or larger items like bicycles. This is to help
No chance of sticky residues which identify it in the event that the item is lost or stolen.
can attract the dirt! As you can imagine if I were to go into a jeweller and
Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets!
(Upholstery and leather cleaning service available)

For quotes please call:-

01843 833 707
07727 684 300

On Facebook - @maxcarpetcleaning

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ask if they had a gold ring with a diamond in it they would ask if I could

describe it better. A photograph paints a thousand words and will help in

any identification.

Covering Thanet and surrounding area You can also mark your property with an ultra violet pen. This is a pen that
DVSA Approved Driving Instructor will mark your items invisibly but can be read when passed under an ultra
DBS checked violet light.
The information required is your post code and house number this will be
Lessons for beginners through to refresher unique to your address. It will not prevent the item being taken but will
Pass Plus and Motorway tuition assist in its return to the rightful owner should it be recovered. Mobile
phone details should also be recorded for reference: phone make and
Beginners special: First 4 hours £60!
Enquiries at www.in-to-gear.com
Call Richard on 07753 449 866

Find us on Facebook at IntoGearDriving

MOSSY'S model, number and IMEI number.

Dog Walking and Dog Sitting Service If you notice anyone acting suspiciously contact the police on 999

Local lady experienced with dogs available for or 101.
occasional dog walks and lots of one to one For further advice and guidance ask to speak to your PCSO.
individual attention whilst you are away

Competitive Rates depending on requirements KARL AYLETT COMMUNITY WARDEN
T.D.C. Boarding Licence ~ Minster Vet Inspected
Hello Minster
Insured ~ References available

Contact : Sarah Mather  It’s strange and worrying times we are all living
01843 822 946 or 07855 871 484 through which makes it difficult to know what to put
in this month’s article.
[email protected]

PAINTING & DECORATING As I’m writing this on the 18th of March and the
By NIGEL MATHER situation is so fast moving that I suspect it has
probably changed from the time I wrote this.
Your Local Professional Decorator

Bringing High Quality Decorating I’m really heartened by the community spirit shown by the people of
to your home (or business) Minster I know many of you are offering help and support to the more
vulnerable, you can find details in this issue, please do check on your
Interior & Exterior - No Job too Small neighbours if you can, but try not to put yourself or them at any risk of
Clean Reliable Service

Free Advice & Problem Solving

Free estimates without obligation infection, keep your distance 2 metres is being recommended.
A note through the door may be better than knocking and if you haven’t
Tel: 822 946 seen someone for a while and are concerned please do contact myself,
Mob: 07811 780 492 Adrian your PCSO, or the Parish Council so that we might check on them.

24 High St., Minster CT12 4BU

My key message is to first look after yourselves, keep an eye out for

Pet and Domiciliary Service neighbours ,do try to socially isolate yourselves, and please ask for help,

Going Away? At work all day? together we will get through this …..oh! and wash your hands A LOT!
Going into hospital?
DAILY VISITS Keep safe everyone.

PADS offers a trustworthy and secure  One last thing: if you can spare food or other provisions……remember
service for the care of your home and pets
the food banks please.
when you are absent Karl Aylett Community Warden
My contact details are mobile: 07811 271 299
Fully Insured - References on request Email: [email protected]
Please call 01843 850 165
or ring 07889 202 302

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Reupholstery Service Jemima’s
Based in Manston Tea Room and Boutique

Rekindle the love for your furniture. 77 High St Minster Tel 01843 319206
Think twice before buying new!
Come and enjoy our freshly prepared
Are your dining chairs looking tired? Breakfasts, Lunches and
Sofa/Chair Seats Sagging? Homemade Cakes
Arm Pads Flat?
Headboards & Open Monday to Friday 9.15 - 4.30
Bedroom Chairs Recovered Saturday 9.15 - 3.00

For more information or to discuss FULLY LICENSED
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Robin on 01843 491 452

Email: [email protected]

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All your DIY needs catered for
incl. flat packs, decorating,

kitchen and bathroom fitting,
all types of flooring.

No job too small. Free Estimates

Tel: 07778 936 451
or 01843 639 651

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Minster Parish Council believe that Minster Matters is a
valuable asset in our parish; it is a great source of
information and a good example of how important

Peter Gill community is to those of us who live here.
Advertising is needed to pay for this community magazine
and the impact of the Coronavirus means that this funding
is going to reduce drastically in the coming weeks. Not only

that but there will be no events to publicise.
So Minster Parish Council will fund the next issue of
Minster Matters to ensure vital information will be
available to everyone, especially those who do not use

social media.

This is where you come in!

Please help us to reach out to everyone in these exceptional
times.

Write something for publication!
How are you coping with self-isolation? Share your ideas to

help others.
Tell us what has made you smile? Perhaps your children

would like to contribute?
How about some Spring photos?
Any amusing or strange stories about life in Minster?
Let’s make people feel less isolated and support each other

and maybe raise a smile!
Please send any items for publication to the editorial team.

Details are inside the front cover of this magazine.

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Branching Out MATT CLARK

Driveways, Patios ( A Minster based business)
Fencing, Decking
Resin Bound Surfacing
Gary:- 07834 594 599

www.checkatrade.com/branchingout

Jamie-Lee’s Pet Parlour BS7671 Part 'P'
Minster Qualified Registration
Electrical
My name is Jamie-Lee Engineer No
and I am a professionally EPP2390
trained Dog Groomer,
with over 5 years of All Electrical Work Undertaken
experience working in a
busy salon. I provide a Free Quotations ~ Competitive Prices
high standard of grooming Quality Workmanship ~ Fully Guaranteed
using the best salon
equipment and products. Call Nic 825 094 / 0771 458 0978
All grooms are done to
the breed standard in a www.npelectricals.co.uk
homely relaxed one to
one environment. Kaye Dunbar, Gold Travel Counsellor
Your personal Travel Expert
50% off your dog’s first groom
Loyalty scheme available 01843 807 910
Tel: 07928 619 101 [email protected]
Email: [email protected] www.travelcounsellors.com/kaye.dunbar
Web: www.jlpetparlour.com

Facebook doesn’t appeal to you? You can now enjoy The Corner House Minster on a
Then try our network which is private and Monday
dedicated to just Minster & Local Villages
www.cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk
Go to: https://nextdoor.co.uk Tel. 01843 823000
Invite Code: RVYDEW

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Obituary

PAUL JOHN ABBOTT MINSTER POST OFFICE
(1927-2020 – Age 92)
Opening Times 821291
Known to his friends as John and
Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
formerly of Prospect Road Minster. Sat 8am - 1pm
. Mails
John was born in Minster in 1927 to . Travel Money
. Money Gram
parents Elizabeth and Harry Abbott. . Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
. Motor Vehicle Licence
He was the last of five children, . Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items

Douglas, Christine, Violet and Mary

(known as Betty).

John met his first wife Joan, whilst dancing at Dreamland, whom he married

in 1950. They emigrated to New Zealand in 1953 and went on to have 2

children Leslie and Laurie. Joan passed away in 2007.

In 2010 John met and married Christine.

John broke his hip on Valentine’s Day and was admitted to hospital, sadly

he passed away whilst still in hospital on 26th February, his funeral, a very

simple cremation service, at the Canterbury Memorial Gardens and

Crematorium in Christchurch, was held on 3rd March.
Editor’s note: I ‘met’ John online, I think around 2006, whilst publishing
Yvonne Chapman’s poems in Minster Matters, as Yvonne already had
contact with him through her regular trips to New Zealand.
John and I continued to correspond on a regular basis right up until his
accident.
My thoughts and prayers go to Christine and his family and I intend to keep
in touch with Christine.
Are there any of our readers who remember John or any members of his
family?

Thank you…

Cynthia would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to everybody who sent best

wishes, cards and presents, or who came to my party to celebrate my

‘Special Birthday’.

It was lovely to have my family and friends all together, I enjoyed every

minute.

Special thanks must go to the Holiday Inn for the fantastic spread.

Thank you all I really did appreciate it. xx

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Hello All,
I have chosen Abbamania as the next coach trip for Minster Twinning.
It’s a West End show that will be appearing at the White Rock
Theatre in Hastings on 6 November. Come and have a ”Super
Trouper” time, rock like the “Dancing Queen” in the aisles, shake
those bones, sing the songs from the seventies and really let yourself
go. Will you find “A Man after Midnight?” Come on “Take a Chance
on Me”
Enough of the corny jokes!!
We will be leaving Minster at 1.55pm from the New Inn, followed
by the second pick up at St Mary’s church at 2pm. Departure will be
prompt, so we waste no time travelling to Hastings, where you can
shop for bric-a-brac in the Old Town which is steeped in history, or
venture to the more modern shops
There is a funicular railway to the top of the cliffs for viewing the
castle and there’s access to the caves if that takes your fancy.
Being a seaside port, there’s sure to be many eateries, including
delicious fish and chip restaurants. The coach has agreed to drop us
off at the shopping area and will pick us up to take us to the theatre.
The total cost for the coach and the show will be £40pp.
As I shall be receiving (!unwanted!) treatment in the near future, I
would ideally like to collect £10 deposit per person with the booking
and the balance will need to be paid by the end of May. Any cheques
should be made out to Mrs Carol Bubb please. Thank you in advance.
So many of us on the coach will know one another, it will make for
an exciting day.
Best wishes, Carol
07745 683 466, 01843 447 706
[email protected]
24 St Mildred’s Road, Minster, Ramsgate CT12 4DE

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Trutek Computers Ltd On the 22nd February we hosted over a 100 quizzers to another successful
Quiz evening at the Royal British Legion.
For All Your Computer Requirements: We would like to say a big thank you to Ian and Christine for running the
Repairs - Servicing & Accessories quiz, Gail for the fabulous buffet and the bar staff who made sure our
Computers Built To Specification thirsts were quenched all evening.
Laptop Sales Our next quiz is on the 20th June and if you would like to join us with a
team of six to eight players ring Carol on 07745 683 466.
For Further Advice & Help wCftTPOowwahenlrilulinotcntrnwohncoemheiefnddetg9ahvttbaheAi1ylnlMsad:das1gaoa5egiycytAsr’ipoasowmNcftufieeAorNplweenrwIefmbVhA,rwiolreEeblRahnmnRobtEetiMueSornAytANncsi,rnwe-ORmwCssleeoYtWbaiebllopwrdrCsupbaCoiEloteteAlsLiwlcn-b.NaEoCgneCBmaCtVEhRpheoiLopeAlnlLasaecT2tlgEloeiIn2ecDrOngatnVgdNltlmoeAoSaidcnanbednn“esyWivewhevnhieriljassloldiatbtyroeEyisrnlpssooeeSmff”rtrf.MoeoMAmrjimnolal syroaityfnueru’gesrrl
Please Contact Us On: entertainment.
Our secretary Carol has managed to get hold of some great seats for
01227 375 088 “Abbamania” at the White Rocks Theatre, Hastings. So on the 6th
November she has organised a Coach to take us to see this fabulous
www.trutek.co.uk show. If you would like to join us, tickets (now limited) are available at an
Visit us at 147 High St, Herne Bay all in price of £40 per person. Contact Carol on the same number shown
above to book.
QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH Finally, just to remind you that all of our events are detailed on the Minster
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to contact.
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MOBILE MINSTER WI
HAIRDRESSER
At our March meeting we were joined by Penny Gimes,
For all your hairdressing needs, Chair of Minster Parish Council with a talk entitled -‘It
and in the comfort of your own home isn’t over yet.’ An interesting and inspiring talk which
took us through her career in the Police Force and
PPHOONNEEDDIAIANEN:E: everything she has achieved since retirement, proving that there is so
much that can be done to give back to the community once the daily
0108148348348040995522oorr0077584462 545287913651 commute has stopped!
April and May meetings of Minster WI have been cancelled due to
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, the Covid-19 Virus – Members will be contacted with any further
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome changes. For any information regarding meetings please contact Liz
on 07968 473 689
Thanet Mobile Meetings are normally on the second Tuesday of every month starting
at 7.30pm in Minster Village Hall.
Do you suffer from Clinic
MINSTER BOWLS
Corns ~ Callus/Dry Skin ~Fungal Infection
Thickened Nails ~ Ingrowing Toenails The March winds did blow as the Winter Season was
Unable to cut your own nails? coming to the end.
Club Competitions are reaching the Finals Day stage.
All treated in the comfort of your own home The Outdoor Season is soon starting. An ideal night for
Evening and Weekend Calls Available anyone wanting to play Bowls is to come to our Pre-
07773 053 714 or 07570 791 953 Season meeting at the Bowls Pavilion on Friday 3rd
 April. You will get a warm welcome. This will give you time to get some
Debbie Mardell practise in before the first fixture on 19th April a Sunday afternoon
playing at home.
SAC Dip FHPT * SAC Dip FHPP * MRFHP Country Music lovers on Friday 24th April we have the 4th Street Trio.
Tickets via Mim Smith 822589.
-DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION WE REGRET TO INFORM
YOU THAT THE CLUB WILL NOW BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER

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COVID-19 List of local companies currently offering extra help/services

CLIFFES BUTCHERS McDONALDS
Offering home deliveries, whilst remaining open, McD’s at Minster are offering free drinks to
to anyone who is unable to get out in Minster and NHS/Care workers whilst the Covid-19
Monkton. However if you can get to the shop, problems are ongoing, no purchase is
then please do not ask for delivery as staff are necessary. They will remain open for as long
struggling already. as they are able to, they continue to offer a
Phone: 01843 821 288 drive thru service and you can place an order
instore, however the seating area is closed.
GREENS OF MINSTER
Right now, we are already VERY busy and we THE BELL INN
are delivering fruit and veg boxes to people who The Bell are now offering to deliver meals
want them in Minster and Monkton, many of from the bar menu, subject to availability to
whom are already asking for the items to be left residents in Minster. Please call 01843 825
at their door. 707 for further details – note: there is no
We can set up either a one-off or a weekly delivery charge.
delivery, we can also just leave the delivery on
your doorstep. TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Orders may be places either: will do our best to remain open as usual
Online : www.greensofminster.com throughout this difficult time. If anyone is self
Phone: 822 212 isolating they should send a representative and,
Email: [email protected] if not possible, call to ask for a delivery. Please
Facebook: do not attend the pharmacy in person if you
https://www.facebook.com/greensofminster have any Coronavirus symptoms.
Payment can be made either in cash at the door Phone: 01843 821 215
or via a Paypal link or over the phone at the shop. email: [email protected].
We are telling customers that when lockdown
becomes a little tighter we will post a list of JEMIMA’S TEAROOM
essentials that we can add to their veg box In light of the current Coronavirus outbreak
deliveries (We will purchase these from the we will be doing our best to protect our
Co-op online) which will include essentials such customers and staff.
as:-bread, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, cereals, rice, We intend to stay open for as long as possible
pasta, biscuits and some tinned items ie. baked and have a rigid plan to reduce cross infection.
beans, soup, plus butter and jam (where Our tables inside will be 2 metres apart and our
available). Obviously, prices will be that of the sheltered garden will be made more
Co-op (We will not add on any extra) comfortable with blankets and cushions. We
Currently we can guarantee the day of delivery have also set up a table for 6 in our garden
but not the time as we are so busy. boutique which is bookable in advance.
Fruit and veg supplies from both the local farms If you need home delivery in Minster, just give
and London markets are fine at present and we us a call.
get new stock daily. We hope to continue serving and supporting
you through this difficult time.
MINSTER TANDOORI Phone us on 01843 319 206
are offering free delivery to homes in Minster and
Monkton on orders over £15 - ‘Cash Only’
Phone 01843 822 516

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DON’T FORGET!

CANCELLEDPICNIC IN THE PARK
Friday 8th May, 2020 - 2pm to 7pm
Free Entry - Bring your own picnic

Dress for the occasion!

What were we wearing in 1945?

Make it a great family day out
Join with the Nation:

Declaration of Peace at 3pm
Hear the Piper

Toast the Heroes of WWII
End with the Cry for Peace and hear Church Bells

ring across the country

Music from Hotsy Totsy, Village Voices and Paul Cornwall
Licensed bar in the pavilion. Children’s entertainer
Organised by Minster Parish Council
and Minster & Monkton RBL

April 2020 Minster Matters 19

wins Obelisk Award for Lifetime Achievement

Minster Playhouse is entering its forty-first year of Our May Play 2020 -
entertaining the people of Minster and its surrounding This was to have been Duets by Peter Quilter, but due
towns and villages. to the draconian steps ordered by the government to
Throughout these years, it has put on a May Play and a combat Coronavirus, we have been forced to postpone
Christmas Pantomime, with a revue or one act plays in this production, dependent upon the situation that
the autumn. More recently the autumn production has develops. We apologise for this and wish everyone in
often been another full length play. the Village a happy and healthy summer, and look
On Saturday 22nd February Minster Playhouse was forward to seeing again, hopefully this autumn.
honoured at the annual Obelisk Awards Ceremony with
a Lifetime Achievement Award for its long and Are you an avid Minster Playhouse supporter? Did
unbroken history of service to the theatre of the area. you see Alice in Wonderland in December? WELL,
Several of the members of the Playhouse were present,
as our May Play 2019, The Final Twist, was nominated Alice will be performing in KIPPS at the Marlowe
in the Best Show category, while Sarah Cornwell and Theatre in April, see the poster on page 18 of this
Steve Clement were each nominated in the Best Actress
and Best Actor categories for their roles in that magazine.
production.
Receiving the Award on behalf of the Playhouse, the
Chairman invited Steve to reply on our behalf, as the
company’s longest serving actor and member, he having
been in the Playhouse’s very first production, and almost
every production since over the last forty years.
This Award came as a great surprise, but one very much
appreciated by the Company, who have supported the
Obelisk Awards over several years, and having received
two previous Awards, the first for Steve Clement for
Best Actor, and the second for Best Theatrical Moment
for Plaza Suite Act III.
Our sincere thanks go to Ralph Hoult OBE for
organising the Obelisk Awards and for all the many
people who assist with its organisation.

www.minsterplayhouse.co.uk

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April 2020 Minster Matters 21

Minster Parish Council Meeting ● Fly-tipping incidents have increased
Summary of Meeting considerably from 2015/16 to 2017/18 and
3rd March, 2020 District Cllr. Hart said that he has spoken to TDC
Head of Operations to ask that all fly-tipping
● PCSO Butterworth opened the meeting with his incidents are recorded, not just those on TDC
report. There had been an attempted burglary at land, in order to monitor the full impact on Thanet.
a bungalow in Greenhill Gardens but no entry
was gained. Two reports of fraud were made ● The Chairman said that information relating to
relating to people purporting to be police officers the Coronavirus has been published on the
to obtain money. He confirmed that he is council website and on notice boards. Two
working with our new Community Warden, vacancies exist on the parish council at the
sharing information and sometimes patrolling moment and people are encouraged to apply.
together.
● The Parish Council agreed the use of the
● Sadly, there have been several incidents of fly Recreation Ground and Pavilion for the Minster
tipping, mostly cleared already, and some Show on Saturday 18th July this year. (Sadly
evidence found at one of the sites is being since the date of the meeting the show has been
followed up. cancelled.)

● Community Warden Karl Aylett has been in post ● It was also agreed that the Recreation Ground
for one month during which time he has actively could be used for parking on the weekend of the
made his presence known, and dealt with a Open Gardens 13th&14th June.
variety of incidents, inc. road rage, homeless
persons, trading standards visits, etc. The plan is ● Cllr. Quittenden summarised the details of the
for him to spend half his time in Minster and recent Highways Committee meeting and Cllr
Monkton, the other half being spent in Ramsgate Crow-Brown summarised current planning
on a project. Update since the meeting: Karl will applications.
now be spending all his time in Minster and
Monkton. ● Cllr. Burden reported that the Twinning
Association had held a successful quiz night
● County Cllr Liz Hurst said that KCC are working recently and were now planning anniversary
on a 5year plan to improve the lives of residents. events in May, and a coach trip to Hastings in
She also reported that pot holes are being November.
repaired with a new improved substance and the
rate of repair is increasing since the contractor ● In the public question period, concern was
was changed. expressed about the lack of CCTV evidence in
relation to the Attwell’s burglary. The Chairman
● District Cllr. Trevor Roper confirmed that OP. explained that on the Friday before the burglary
Brock, which has cost £18.4m, has now been engineers had been working on the system and
stood down so there will be no lorries at the had not checked that they were recording after
airport. A decision has been made to take the East the work had been finished. She assured the
Kent Housing Trust back under the control of the meeting that the cameras run and record 24 hours
Local Authority. A feasibility study has been a day.
carried out on the Port of Ramsgate and
comments on the report can be made on the TDC ● A member of Cliffsend Parish Council enquired
website. Parkway Railway Station has been about Highways issues in Minster and how they
given the go ahead with a £2m contribution from are dealt with. On a similar subject comment was
TDC. Cllr Crow-Brown queried the large made on the high volume of traffic travelling
contribution from TDC in view of its poor from Monkton through Minster; it was thought
financial state but Cllr. Roper said that these that people were using this route to avoid
funds were earmarked for the station some time congestion on the main roads.
ago.
● A discussion ensued about the need to keep
drains clear and it was agreed that KCC are quick
to respond when reports were made. Apparently
new gully sucking equipment is being deployed.

22 Minster Matters April 2020

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT

I would like to thank everyone who has made squares for our village alternative Christmas tree.
Please, if you have made some, could you drop them in to Attwells, phone me for collection or hand them in to
Minster Garage.
The design and colours on the squares are fantastic (see pictures). I have also received some lovely tree
decorations. Please keep them coming.
With all the enforced social distancing and self isolation, it will give us all something to focus on.
Again, thank you all
Barbara Quittenden

MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For April

On all other dates we will normally be flying
our Village flag

Apr 9th Charles & Union
Camilla’s
Wedding Ann
(15yrs)

Apr 21st HM Queen Union
Birthday (94)

Apr 23rd St Georges Day & St Georges Cross or

Prince Louis’ Union

Birthday (2)

Apr 29th William & Union
Catherines
Wedding Ann
(9yrs)

April 2020 Minster Matters 23

Box Office, Fordoun Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2BN T: 01843 863701
[email protected] - [email protected] – [email protected]

www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk

Patrons - Judi Dench DBE - David Suchet CBE - Julian Fellowes DL

For details of shows postponed and cancelled plus details of our Summer programme please ring the Box
Office on 01843 863701 (Mon to Fri 10am to 12 noon) or go to the web site www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk
for details of our best e-mail address and how to book On-line.

In view of Govt. guidance regarding the

Coronavirus we will be holding a Council

meeting on 7th April, 2020.

The Annual Meeting will be combined with the

AGM in May 2020 if it is decided that meetings

can then resume. We will provide updates in

due course.

In the meantime, Minster Parish Council will

continue to work to maintain the parish to its

usual high standard and can be contacted in the

usual way. (See details inside the front cover of

this publication.)

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Peter Mockeridge Hire Charges

Baker and Chef Mornings until noon £5 per hour
Quality Outside Catering for all Occasions
Afternoons and evenings £7 per hour
Weddings, Celebrations, Office Events,
Funeral Wakes Dance groups am and pm £7 per hour

Please contact: Clubroom am and pm £3 per hour
[email protected]
10% discount for 12 or more bookings paid in advance
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01843 447 692 Deposit against damage (evening parties) £100

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Contact Tina on 847 424

24 Minster Matters April 2020

Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking? RAF MANSTON SPITFIRE & HURRICANE
MEMORIAL MUSEIUM
Store cupboard cookery at its best….. hopefully
you’ll find a tin of condensed milk somewhere, but Invitation to
otherwise there are recipes on-line. Services of Memorial

Millionaires' shortbread could be a delicious May 8th 2020 @ 11:00. VE Day 75th Anniversary
mixture of crisp shortbread, thick caramel and June 4th 2020 @ 11:00. Dunkirk 80th Anniversary
delicious chocolate... instead of which it is often a slab
of solid greasy stuff, a thin layer of icky stuff and a Sept. 13th 2020 @ 18:00.
topping that is definitely not chocolate!  Start with Battle Britain 80th “Drum Head” Service
some nice shortbread, and then top it with a very easy
caramel, then good quality chocolate.  The caramel The Museum would like to invite you to join us at our
is made simply by boiling a tin of condensed milk for Services, led by the Ministers from St. Laurence-in-
a couple of hours.  What I did discover is that you Thanet Parish, to be conducted in our Allied Air Crew
can't cut it easily if the chocolate is too cold - as you Memorial Garden.
can see from the photo! We hope you will be able to join us.
R.S.V.P. to [email protected]
Easy Millionaires’ Shortbread
Volunteer Appeal
12oz/350g plain flour (or rice flour)
4oz/100g caster sugar Are you green fingered? Do you like meeting new
8oz/220g butter at room temperature people?
If you have spare morning or afternoon a week and
1 tin condensed milk, simmered, unopened, for 2 would like to spend it supporting a local charity, we
hours, in a small pan with lots of water and a lid, then would love to hear from you!
allowed to cool or a tin of caramel We currently have some volunteer vacancies at The
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum in our shop
12oz/340g good chocolate (milk/dark) team and also our gardening team.
Line a 12 x 8” tin with baking parchment in a long If you’re interested in finding out more pop into the
strip so that the ends stick out, then grease the sides. museum for an application form or email:
  Preheat the oven to 170 deg C.
Mix the shortbread ingredients together in a [email protected]
processor (it probably won’t form a ball, but stay as
small pieces) and then press into the baking tin.  Prick 75 V.E. DAY
with a fork and bake for about ½ to ¾ hour until
golden brown.   Leave until cold for the next step. Celebrations
Spread the caramel over the shortbread in a thick
layer.  Melt the Monkton Village Hall
chocolate in the Saturday 9 May – 7 for 7.30pm
microwave and A 1940s dance with a live band “Tuxedo Function”
spread it over the £10pp including finger buffet
caramel. Chill so Dance the night away in style 1940s dress optional
that the chocolate This event is in collaboration with the
sets, then cut into Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Museum
squares.    Makes We have not had confirmation but we would assume
about 30 to 40
depending on the this event is now cancelled
size!

For more delicious recipes go to
https://katespuddings.blogspot.co.uk

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ALL MEMBERS and www.minsterthanetwi.org.uk
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Village Hall, Cliffsend

CA til futiceHot and cold drinks,

homemade cakes and biscuits

un noJust make a donation,
no set prices.

MinCstAerNArCt E&LCrLaEft DGroupWe meet at the Old Schools every Monday morning from 9.00am to 12.30pm. AC7MtOh4eLtmhAC‘uHAbpAAercOpnirtlAroRsi-NltrcTfs-r7oiIe2CB.Clnle3pVeU0Em-iohflpLlnaamTLu-otvgUSnieinLr-RpcmgHtrDAEieBenahaLmglavDl dSeibSdlOeyhrB’roCsawI£Err3TyY

We are a friendly and sociable non-teaching group ranging from artists to all types of

until furthercrafters, all of whom are ready to give help and advice if requested. The charge per
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You are welcome to come along for a free morning session to see what we are doing.

noticeAny queries - call Ann on 01843 821 152

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS FOR APRIL - Enquiries: Eric James 01843 821 744

www.minstervillagehall.uk

AM PM EVE COMMITTEE ROOM

POSTPONED Tai Chi Minster Badminton

VH Bowls Group W.I. Darts (pm)

Wednesday 4th Ladies Badminton EDMinster Badminton Arts & Crafts (am)
Saturday 7th Active 4 Life & Pilates NCELLrtherDance Classes Thanet Quilters (am & pm)
Monday 9th CAuntilnfouticeVH Bowls Group
STDILIALRTYODCAOTMEES !!(Not19thor26th)
Children’s Party

Thanet Quilters (am)

Tuesday 10th Minster W.I.
Saturday 14th
HGV Driver Training
(am & pm)

Sunday 15th Children’s Party
Wednesday 18th M&M Garden Club

Sunday 22nd Children’s Party

Wednesday 25th WI Games (pm)

Saturday 28th W.I. Quiz Night

Sunday 29th Christening Party

28 Minster Matters April 2020

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Church News and Service Times (BCP = traditional language)

untilARfEuArLtCLhAeSNrCEnERoLVtIiLCcEeEDS The Catholic Parish of St Mary’s Church, Minster
Ramsgate and Minster St Mary Magdalene, Monkton
untilARfEuArLtCLhAeSNrCEnERoLVtIiLCcEeEDS Father Christopher Basden
Due to Coronavirus restrictions there will be no services at St Mary’s Church,
592 071 Minster or St Mary Magdalene, Monkton until further notice.
Saints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church
St Mary’s, Minster will be open daily as a place of peace, prayer and solace. St
72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate Mary Magdalene is similarly open Saturday and Sunday only. This however may
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Mass each day ay 9.00am need to change at any point.

and Sunday at 10.00am If anyone wishes to speak to a member of the Clergy for support, prayer or any
concern please contact:
in Minster Abbey
For other Catholic Services please Revd Richard Braddy 01843 821250 [email protected]

see Minster Abbey below Transformed by hope in difficult times
As we move into April, we all acknowledge that we are living in unprecedented times.
Minster Abbey Many in our communities will be now living in isolation and wondering how long this
may last. Even the church and the Salvation Army has been asked to suspend public
www.minsterabbeynuns.org worship. I wonder how many times in its 900-year history has St Mary’s not been
The Abbey Chapel is open for able to offer public worship! Needless to say, this is when myself and my colleagues
will be performing the real role of ‘Vicar’. To do something ‘vicariously’ is to do so on
prayer throughout the day behalf of someone else. Everyday myself and my colleagues will be saying Morning
Lauds: 8.30am and Evening Prayer on behalf of our community. During these coming weeks we will
be following the story of Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem – arriving on a humble
Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am donkey. During Holy Week we will trace Jesus’ journey to the cross (Good Friday)
Mid day prayer 12.10pm and then three days later his wonderful resurrection (Easter Sunday). Here Jesus,
Vespers 6.00pm risen to new life, offers hope to all. This hope is what can sustain us through times of
Compline 7.50pm difficulty. During Holy Week two years ago, Archbishop Justin was in our village on
(followed by Silent Prayer) pilgrimage and praying with our school – he was sharing the theme of being
‘transformed by hope’. A few weeks ago, the new Bishop of Dover, Bishop Rose,
All our visitors, not only Christians was at St Mary’s and she spoke about prayer as the ‘air that we breathe – the oxygen
but people of all faiths and spiritual of life’. As I say prayers in church each day with colleagues we will be united with the
tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ Sisters at the Abbey and our friends from the Salvation Army together praying for our
(rule of St. Benedict) are warmly community. Together praying that we all of whatever faith, or none, may come to
know the value of prayer and may be transformed by hope.
welcomed to join us in prayer, Revd Richard Braddy
in our beautiful monastic chapel. Vicar St Mary’s Church

The Abbey Chapel will be open as usual for private prayer and
people are asked to maintain the appropriate distance in order
to prevent the spread of the virus. The sisters keep everyone in
their thoughts and prayer and look forward to coming together

again soon. May God bless you all.

Minster Corps, The Salvation Army Captains Luke & Katy Johnson
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30 Minster Matters April 2020

Booking the Multi Use Games Area RED RECYCLING BAGS
The MUGA will be open for public use most
of the time. It is available for Minster BLUE & BLACK LIDDED BINS
School to use for sports activities and also
for clubs, groups and individuals to book BROWN & SILVER FOOD BINS
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Bookings i.e. when the MUGA is TDC now require payment for replacements
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and Out Of School Club
Please book at least 48 hours in advance
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