Minster Matters - Issue 227 - August 20

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Minster Matters IssueNumber227 : August2020
ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD Audio - Issue 135)

Sam Cornwall, under the alias of Farmer Fred potted up some sunflowers and left them outside his house
for children to pick up and take home to grow. One of those budding gardeners was Amelia Williams.
Here is Amelia feeling very proud next to her Sunflower. Well Done Sam Cornwall that was a lovely thing
to do.

Bug Trails during lockdown
Many of you will have noticed in the last few weeks trails of frogs, smiley faces, pigs, butterflies, ladybirds
and bees dotted around the village. These were an idea thought up by the lovely Carol McCarthy. At her
own expense she made and laminated up to 50 at a time then went out and fixed them in various places
around the village for the children to find on their family walks. She just felt she needed to help make
their days brighter at such a strange and stressful time.  Well she definitely did that and many adults
enjoyed them too. Carol also has a Teddy Bear and Friends Tea Party in her front garden at Bedlam Court
Lane. Most of the party have been crocheted or handmade by Carol. She also made some worry pets for
the children to take away and talk to if they felt they needed to get some comfort during the lockdown.
Well done Carol, what a lovely selfless thing to do, you certainly made a lot of people smile.
Pop along and visit the Tea Party it’s still going on!!

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Copy for any issue of MINSTER - How To Find Us We have, as promised, included all of the
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must be received (at the very latest !!) to locate the Village to supply you with printed issues, see pages 24

by the 3rd Friday of the preceding month the Library at 4A Monkton Road & 25. So, if you’ve been reading us online then
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have published this month.
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Co-Editor: Ray Owen ~ 07864 345 019 Useful Numbers and Contacts number of life stories from residents which we
Co-Editor: Amy Murray ~ 07519 704 254 Thanet STD Code : 01843 included within our online issues, but again, we
have decided that as there was likely to be
[email protected] Community Warden many who had not read them previously, we
[email protected] Karl Aylett 07811 271 299 would include them within future printed issues
PCSO: Adrian Butterworth 07966 308 781 as space allows. We have started that off this
Editorial Team: Police: 101 (for reporting anything except emergencies) month by reprinting Bob Friend’s ‘A Minster
Emergencies: 999 or 112 Childhood’ which you can find on page 20.
Amy Murray Accounts 07519 704 254 Thanet District Council: 577 000
Orbit Housing: 0800 678 1221
Ray Owen Accounts & 07864 345 019 Community Dog Warden: 577 580
Diane Harris Advertising 826 048
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Parish Office 821 339 Members of the public are welcome to attend and can
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EDITORIAL

E - Team Well, it’s good to be back in print after 4 months of uncertainty,
although doing so does mean a lot more work for us, but we’re

really happy to be here again for you.

For those of you who have missed your regular copy of MM we

Ray have been publishing it online and if you are able to get to view
them there are some great pages full of VE Day celebration pictures

from around the village. I’ll give you a link to that copy at the end of

my editorial.

I’m hopeful that we’ve found room this month to include again NORTHROP SERVICES
Amy the obituaries that were in our online issues as I promised to

republish them once we were back in print so look out for those KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING

elsewhere in this issue. Tiling, Plastering

We also had a couple of short life stories from residents which & General Maintenance
Brenda again we hope to republish in future issues, when space allows. HOME DECORATING

This month we’ve given over a lot of space for businesses to Interior & Exterior
promote their ‘new’ hours etc. and we hope villagers continue to Local, Reliable & Experienced
support them once we are ‘back to normal’ whatever normal might
Diane look like post Covid-19, they’ve been there for us so we should Contact Paul or Tracy
repay that kindness, remember what Karen is always saying ‘Use 01843 823 646

them or lose them’, just think about it - where would we have been

without them since March?

It’s been great seeing everything that people have been doing

Diane

around the village, to keep us and the youngsters entertained

throughout lockdown, and we would like to thank those who have kept our

spirits up during that time, thanks also to everyone who came out regularly to

clap for the NHS.

Well that’s about all I have space for so I’ll just leave you with the link to our

June issue as promised:- DENTURE REPAIRS

http://www.minstermatters.org.uk/minmatt/pdf/june20-full.pdf
If you wish go back and read any of the other online issues just substitute ‘june’
in this link with the relevant month - may, june or july

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by a local dental technician
WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE !!
Dentures collected & returned to your
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Please check out our new website where you can see what we have available, phone or
text 07864 345 019, or email [email protected] if you would like to “All Day, Every Day”
borrow any of these, at any time, or if you have something you’d like to donate. Thank you.
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Pawfection Pawfection

Dog Grooming Service Thank you to all of PATIENT LIAISON GROUP
All Breeds Welcome
our customers who THANK YOU AND PLEASE BEAR WITH US
Kind Professional Service With the current restrictions likely to with us for at least the
Fully Insured
have supported us next few months, we would like to thank you all for your
Professionally Trained continued help and support through these difficult times.
through this difficult However, as you can appreciate, many of our GPs,
Gemma & Sandie
69 High Street, Minster, time. It’s been great Healthcare Professionals and Reception Team have been

CT12 4AB seeing you all and working continuously throughout this pandemic and, like
many of us, will be looking to take time off during the school
01843 825 841 your gorgeous holiday period. So please bear with us, and try to avoid

pooches again. contacting the surgery during peak periods unless of
course your call is urgent. Thank you for your

understanding.

MEDICATION REVIEWS
Medication Reviews are now carried out by our Prescribing
Pharmacists at the surgery and appointments, normally a
telephone consultation, can be made in the usual way.
Please ensure that you have sufficient medication to last
you during the holiday period, and of course, please don’t
forget to include all the family who may require repeat
prescriptions and check when their medication review
appointment is due.
Please note that prescriptions are now only being delivered
to the over 70s and can no longer be ordered over the
phone.

BANK HOLIDAY SURGERY CLOSURE
Please note that the surgery will be closed all day on
Monday 31st August.
Should you need to see a doctor when the surgery is
closed, please call the NHS 111 Service direct on 111 to
receive non urgent confidential health advice and
information for you and your family. For urgent or life
threatening cases please dial 999 as normal.

SEASONAL WINTER ‘FLU VACCINATIONS
Patients over 65 including eligible and at risk patients, will
receive a letter via post inviting them to contact the surgery
and make an appointment. Each letter will contain a
personal code which you will need, to make and attend
your appointment. Vaccination sessions will take place
from late September and during October, dates of which
are yet to be confirmed and will be by appointment only.

MINSTER CARS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2020
Unfortunately, due to the Covid19 pandemic and current
‘WE ARE OPEN’ FOR LOCAL / LONG DISTANCE Government and NHS England guidelines, we have had to
VARIOUS VEHICLES AVAILABLE cancel this year’s Christmas Bazaar.
But don’t worry, all being well we will still be holding our
CALL US TO BOOK OR MORE INFO Annual Spring Fayre in May 2021.

...\... PATIENT GROUP MEETINGS
Due to the limited access to the surgery, we are currently
01843 60 62 06 holding our meetings using video conferencing. However,
if you have any issues you would like to raise or require
further information on any of the above, then please
contact either Ken Self on 821200, Jeanne Lawrence on
821049 or email [email protected]

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Est 1980

VILLAGE GLASS

WINDOWS - DOORS
CONSERVATORIES etc

Free Quotations
Tel 01843 821 147

including Answerphone

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Peter Gill

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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
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MAX CARPET CLEANING COMMUNITY WARDEN REPORT

CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY

A completely dry carpet cleaning service! Hello Minster
And that means: - It’s really nice to be back in the printed version
of Minster Matters.
No more damp or wet carpets! Well, things are slowly returning to a new
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! normal and it’s good to see the local shops
No chance of sticky residues which opening up, let’s not forget to support them,
can attract the dirt! they need us more than ever and we in turn
Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets!
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MOBILE And please continue to look out for neighbours as I know so many

HAIRDRESSER of you have been
I wanted to highlight in this piece the dangers of building sites,
For all your hairdressing needs, we have a few in Minster and I’ve had reports of children playing
and in the comfort of your own home on them and although I can understand the attraction, they really

PPHOONNEEDDIAIANNE:E: are dangerous places full of heavy equipment ,sharp objects and
0108148343848040995522oorr0077584462545287913651 deep holes,
So, could I ask if you do have children, could you make them

From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, aware of the dangers because as a child you don’t see the risks
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome that we do as adults and I’d hate for any child to be injured or

MOSSY'S worse killed, as happened not so long ago on as site in
Ramsgate. Thanks for your help with this.
Dog Walking and Dog Sitting Service I look forward to seeing you all in the village as I walk about, I’m
Local lady experienced with dogs available for always available if I can be of help, or you just want to stop and
occasional dog walks and lots of one to one
individual attention whilst you are away chat.

Competitive Rates depending on requirements Regards Karl PCSO REPORT

T.D.C. Boarding Licence ~ Minster Vet Inspected This month I want to talk about burglary
Insured ~ References available again. During the hot weather when you are

Contact : Sarah Mather
01843 822 946 or 07855 871 484

[email protected]

PAINTING & DECORATING out the burglars are out as well.
By NIGEL MATHER Burglars are often opportunists who will target
an open window, an unlocked door or
Your Local Professional Decorator valuables on display if they think they can get
Bringing High Quality Decorating away with it.
Most burglaries happen on weekdays, in daylight, when you’re
to your home (or business) more likely to be out.
Interior & Exterior - No Job too Small Simple things you can do to prevent becoming a victim are: keep
keys, cash and expensive items out of view. Use timer switches
Clean Reliable Service on lights and radios to make your house look occupied.
Free Advice & Problem Solving Keep all doors and windows locked and secure boundary gates.
Free estimates without obligation

Tel: 822 946

Mob: 07811 780 492

24 High St., Minster CT12 4BU

Lock away bikes and tools and garden items that may be used to

Pet and Domiciliary Service break into your home.
You should also photograph expensive items for reference when
Going Away? At work all day?

Going into hospital? you need to report an incident and where possible security mark

DAILY VISITS items they can be marked with your postcode and house number.
PADS offers a trustworthy and secure
service for the care of your home and pets Keep expensive jewellery locked away in a safe or strong box.

when you are absent If you notice anyone acting suspiciously contact the police on
999 or 101.
Fully Insured - References on request For further advice and guidance ask to speak to your PCSO.
Please call 01843 850 165
or ring 07889 202 302

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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
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All grooms are done to
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homely relaxed one to
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Loyalty scheme available 01843 807 910
Tel: 07928 619 101 [email protected]
Email: [email protected] www.travelcounsellors.com/kaye.dunbar
Web: www.jlpetparlour.com

LOGS

Suppliers  of quality wood for Launching our new service “ At Home”
open fires and wood burners on Friday 24th July
Barn-stored and seasoned hard wood
with the re-opening of our restaurants
DELIVERY SERVICE
You can now enjoy us from the comfort of
Contact: 01304 812 522 or 07720 727 224 your own home!
www.logstop.co.uk
www.cornerhouserestuarants.co.uk/at-home
Stay Safe & Big Love
Matt

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VILLAGE VOICES

Members of the choir continue to ‘practice’ every Wednesday evening via Zoom,
which has given us some good laughs and helps keep our vocal chords working, it
also enables us to keep up with each other and check how everyone is doing,
we’re always especially interested in what Terry is having for his tea!!!
Apart from our Zoom meetings, the committee are in constant contact and we
are continually reviewing the situation in the hope we can get back to some form
of normality albeit possibly ‘open-air’ rehearsals to begin with.
At present we are looking at the possibility of being able to meet up in Minster Rec to
rehearse, even if that means social distancing and face masks.
To members who haven’t seen our WhatsApp messages or received our emails, if you feel you would like to join us in the
Rec when we are able, then please get in contact so as you can be added to our list of those who do.
Sadly, as you are probably all aware the remainder of our prearranged concerts for this year have now been cancelled, but
we are ever hopeful that we will be able to perform again in 2021.
Let’s keep a positive and open mind and trust that Boris and his ‘crew’ will soon give the green light to larger group
meetings and the return of choirs for indoor events.
Keep safe and well everyone,
Ray (aka Mr. O)
On behalf of the Choir Committee
To contact us please ring/text 07914 623 287 or email [email protected]

MINSTER POST OFFICE VILLAGE VOICES

Opening Times 821291 Every Wednesday Evening
6.00pm - 7.30pm
Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
Sat 8am - 1pm Would you like to join us?
. Mails
. Travel Money Just ring Mr. O on
. Money Gram
. Cash Withdrawals/Deposits 017914 623 287
. Motor Vehicle Licence *All Welcome*
. Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items
If you enjoy singing we’d love to see you there
No need to be able to read music and no auditions

villagevoiceschoir.org.uk

BEAUTY & FOOTCARE CLINIC

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Lettings – Sales – Land
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experience in handling property portfolios for landlords and
Hard Nails, Ingrown Toe Nails
& Fungal Nail Infections home owners.

01843 826 308 If you have a property enquiry and require the personal
approach backed up with local knowledge, be sure to contact
70 High Street, Minster
Simon of Habeo Homes.
www.girlsworldminster.co.uk
Telephone – 01843 842 843 Email – [email protected]
www.habeohomes.co.uk

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A CLEAN SHAVE FOR CHARITY!

After getting fed up with ‘lockdown hair’ Mark Edwards, from Idyllic
Ponds & Landscaping Ltd, undertook a charity head shave
Including his eyebrows all completed to a smooth finish with a bic
razor.
What started off as a bit of fun, spiralled when friends began upping
the stakes with bets to take his eyebrows off. The whole event was
‘live-streamed’ on Facebook and raised an incredible £950.
50% of the money is going to the Salvation Army in Minster to help
any local needs and the other 50% is going to a front line QEQM
Physician who, in his spare time, has been doing an incredible job
making visors for his colleagues, due to the PPE shortages in the
NHS. The money will help fund the materials he needs to keep up
this amazing work.
Mark would like to thank everyone who donated.
Mark Edwards, Idyllic Ponds & Landscaping Ltd, 07530 325 527
Minster Matters say ‘Well done Mark’.

COVID 19 CAUSES MINSTER CAT CARE SHOP TO CLOSE

In March Minster Cat Care in the High Street closed its door for the final time. Due to Covid 19 the shop had
to close and without an income, the overheads couldn’t be met and closure was inevitable. The shop sadly did
not qualify for any council grants.
Over the years many animals (not just cats) have benefited from the money raised via the shop. Sandra and her
team have worked hard to improve the lives of countless animals. The shop was also part of Minster life and will
be sadly missed. A cash surplus of £500 was left over from the shop and was donated to TAG.
In my front garden at 56 Tothill Street I have had an Honesty Shop. Customers come and buy something (hand
gel and carrier bags available), putting the money through the letter box. Further donations of bric a brac, clothes,
jigsaws, plants and unwanted presents are always welcome. To date £1400 has been raised for various charities.
The Honesty Shop is ongoing until the weather is unsuitable.
Many thanks to everyone who has supported Minster Cat Care and the Honesty Shop.
Kate Mockeridge

GET READY FOR MINSTER SHOW 2021!

The Minster Show committee has noticed that we have all be confined to
our homes and gardens. This has resulted in many more of us dusting off
sewing machines, polishing baking trays and finding long lost green fingers.
We are hoping that this means you will have renewed confidence for next
year's show tent entries!
Now you can be out and about more - take your cameras. There are
categories for natural history, landscape or seascape, human portrait,
holiday memory, iconic landmark and off the beaten track. We are giving
you plenty of time to take loads and choose the best, in all seasons. We
acknowledge that Around the World may feel very different as a theme -
but allow your imagination to expand, and remember the World can be
very small and local. No need to travel miles if you don't feel safe to do so.
Enjoy the challenges, stay safe and we will see you next year on the Rec for
2021 Show.
Dominique Vaughan

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Trutek Computers Ltd All is still quiet with the Twinning Association with nothing planned for the
foreseeable future.
For All Your Computer Requirements: Our French friends are holding a committee meeting this month to discuss
Repairs - Servicing & Accessories their plans for the future, so maybe we will be able to start planning joint
Computers Built To Specification events when it’s safe to do so.
Laptop Sales On previous years several from Armbouts-
Cappel have come across for the “Minster
For Further Advice & Help Open Gardens”, but of course not so this
Please Contact Us On: year. They come to see the ”English
Country Garden” which they find different
01227 375 088 to the French style of garden.
However, so they do not miss out on our
www.trutek.co.uk beautiful gardens Katie Hogben and
Visit us at 147 High St, Herne Bay Poppy Braddy have kindly agreed to
download photos onto a flash drive which
QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH will be sent out to France.
PROFESSIONAL In our last report we mentioned how our
committee member, Bernie Watler had
David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP sadly passed away and as a memory of
Bernie his wife Gill has kindly given us a glass anchor which was made by
All forms of Services and Treatments Bernie during his career as a glass blower.
available for Foot and Nail care It will be displayed in the Minster Twinning display cabinet in the entrance
to the village hall. We know that Bernie was well known in the village, so
Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe, please do take a look when you are passing.
Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,

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extensions or loft conversions, appeal.
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Thank you to all the wonderful creative gardeners who have shared their
outdoor haven, to everyone who has enjoyed “visiting” them and
especially those who have made a donation to help keep the beautiful St
Mary’s Church in Minster standing. We have raised £205.
We hope we can welcome you to a “real” Open Gardens next year!
Pat Hogben

ThAnk yOU !

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Local Business GIRLS WORLD
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Find out who’s back to business and what
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ATTWELLS WE ARE OPEN

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Mon-Fri 7.00am-1.00pm
Sat 7.30am-12.30pm JEMIMA’S
Sun 8.00am-12.00pm
Open hours are 9.30am-1.30pm Mon Sat.
Great Selection of Cards The staff at Jemima’s would like to thank our loyal
Dry Cleaning customers for their ongoing support during these
unprecedented times. The staff have worked hard
Strong Black Sacks 10 for £1.20 ensuring the tea room and garden can fully open whilst
Printer Paper £5.50 following the guidelines. Therefore, we are ready to
welcome everybody back to enjoy the rest of the
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Although our hours and menu have been reduced the
CAMPBELLS BESPOKE FLORIST quality of our homemade cakes and lunches remain
the same. Hope to see you all here.
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Sympathy Flowers Thank you for your support as always and for
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CLIFFE’S MINSTER KEBAB

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Open 7 days, Mon-Sun 4pm-11.30pm.
sadly had to retire due to the risks posed by the pandemic and
Delicious Kebabs and Pizzas, always freshly made.
we’re going to miss him here!! Delivery service available, 99p charge within 3.5
mile radius.
At the present time and with Corvid still threatening we will www.minsterdeliciouskebab.co.uk
Thank you for your support.
continue to close at 1pm every day. We’ll assess this at the end of

August.

Deliveries available and early morning pick up before 7am on a

Friday or Saturday for those struggling.
Shop closed for Refurbishment - 31st August to 5th September
Check our Facebook page for offers and information, and most
importantly PLEASE continue to use all the shops in the village that

were there for you when you needed them, if you don’t, we may

not be there next time!!! Stay safe xx

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MINSTER POST OFFICE MINSTER TANDOORI

Minster Post Office will operate the following 01843 822516/7
temporary hours for the foreseeable future in order
to protect continuity of service We are now open 7 days a week (inc bank holidays)
From 5pm-11pm for dining-in and take-aways
Mon-Fri 0800-1300 & 1600-1730
Sat 0900-1300 collection and delivery
We thank you for your continued support and
Please be kind to our staff.
Stay safe look forward to seeing you soon

VILLAGE HALL

Your village hall, at the time of going to press, is
open but strictly restricted to allowing in only a small
group of people or two households in ‘bubbles’, all
following social distancing, the one-way entry and
exit route, hand sanitising plus track and trace details.
Any changes to these rules will be published in
future editions etc.
All enquiries to Eric James 01843 821744

CHURCH SERVICES

HERE COMES THE BRIDE!
The month of August sees the return of weddings to our churches – and what a joy this will be as we celebrate
with various couples, their families and friends. However, even though a wedding can go ahead, as you can
imagine there are some differences – we can’t have the bells ringing, there will be no singing and a total of 30
people including myself and the photographer! This is, of course, a sign that some parts of our life together
are beginning to return to something new.
We have been able to open our church doors too for Sunday worship and private prayer (see details for this
elsewhere). However, over recent months there have been plenty of events and occasions that have had to
be adapted or postponed. Instead of gathering in church for funerals it has been a comfort for grieving families
to see friends from the villages standing outside to pay their respects as the cortege has driven by. Our local
schools have been hugely creative to give their Yr6 pupils the celebration they deserve as they leave school. I
wonder how you have felt at such times and when other celebrations such as birthdays have had to be different
to usual. These occasions and other rites of passage are important for us all. I was reminded recently of such
things in the bible – and in particular, Jesus’ baptism. When John the Baptist raised Jesus out from the river
Jordan a voice from heaven said this is my son, whom I love. It certainly helps me to know that no matter how
I feel, I am always known and loved by God just for who I am. And in saying that, it’s ok to feel how I feel
whether I wake up with a spring in my step or not! And one thing that has been clear throughout recent months
in our villages is how good we are at helping each other and pulling together. It’s always good to remember
that – and to say quite simply, thank you!
Revd Richard Braddy (Vicar St Mary’s Church, Minster)

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Minster Football Club

Last season was a historic one in many ways.
We started with adding an adults reserve team that remained in the Canterbury League while the first team made their way to the
Kent County League having won the Canterbury Premier title 2 years in a row.
We also started 2019 season with the previously successful Minster Old Boys team in the Thanet Veterans League top division
and looking strong again with some very experienced players.
The most encouraging sight for the start of last season was the addition of two youth teams – the Boys U13 and the Girls U14
teams. We have been boosted by the arrival of these young players and their managers, coaches and parents to our club.
As you will now know, the seasons were cut short with the lockdown. The adults team had a 100% win record in the Kent County
League and some promising progress by the Reserves team in the Canterbury League. The Old Boys were left in a positive position
near to the top of their league. The young lads had a great season with some setbacks along the way but finishing strong. The girls
had a tough start but improved week on week and were flying when lockdown arrived.
As we all know, the pandemic arrived and all of a sudden football became irrelevant. We have seen so many positive stories amongst
the community during this time and we have also looked at improving the club and creating even more opportunities for players
to enjoy playing football.
While we are currently waiting for confirmation of how and when the new season will start, we have added two more teams to
the club for 2020/2021. We have a 3rd adults team that will see Minster fielding two sides in the Kent County League and one in
the Canterbury League. The two youth teams obviously jump up an age group in their leagues. Perhaps more exciting (sorry lads)
we have the arrival of a Ladies Team that will see senior women’s football at the Rec for the first time since the days of the successful
Thanet Bluebirds team many years ago.
Villagers living near to the Rec may have heard the activity on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings as we have started training
with these various squads. Logistically this has been more difficult than normal as we have FA Grassroots Football Guidelines to
work with – keeping players and coaches apart as much as possible and with no direct contact to minimise the risk of spreading
the coronavirus. All of the players want to get stuck in with tackling, shooting and scoring but at the moment we have to keep to
the guidelines for everyone’s safety – not just for the players but the families they go home to and the communities they return to.
We have so much to look forward to for the new season – players young and old. We are growing our village club with an emphasis
on enjoying football and creating friendships that last for years. Winning is good but it is not the most important thing at our club.
Finally, in this update, we want to pay our respect to our President, Ralph (Colin) Holden who passed away during this very tough
period. We hope that continuing with the growth of the club with an emphasis of enjoying our football and creating friendships
along the way will continue to be a tribute to Ralph as well as his footballing colleagues we have also lost over the years.
Please get in touch with us if you are players who wish to join the club or coaches/volunteers who want to get involved. We are
always looking for more people and players to get involved. We know how important it is for the village to have active sports clubs
that we can all follow and support.

Take care everyone,
Colin Holden (Jnr), Minster FC

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Your Letters…

Dear Sir
My wife died just as the lockdown was starting so it was a problem with the paperwork and funeral
arrangements being restricted.
As the churches are now opening for a few hours in the week I went along to possibly say some private
prayers and perhaps light some candles for my family. Possibly also getting some solace and comfort.
Sadly, it was not a good experience although the front doors were open access was to the entrance area only,
there was no real privacy as there was a lady shadowing my every movement and nowhere were there any
candles that I could purchase and light.
It seems I was expecting too much from our village church and I underestimated the effects of restrictions
caused by the pandemic.
Best wishes, Rodney Rose

I walk daily down to the shops with my dog Monty. I took part in the weekly Clap,clap clap for the NHS and

Key workers but have heard no mention of our fantastic local shops. I would therefore like to thank ALL of our

local shops, you have all done a fantastic job and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Karen London

To All Minster Shopkeepers
Many thanks for the wonderful service you have given us during these difficult times you have been second to
none.
To All Minster Residents
Please continue to support these valuable shops, if we get another ‘spike’ to this virus we will need them again,
but if you don’t use them, we will lose them!!
Also, welcome back to Minster Matters
Miriam Smith

Attwells would like to thank …

everyone for all their kind words and help after their break in back in February. We have finally been able to
confirm that we will be able to replace just the door by having one made to fit the existing surround and
fittings rather than a whole new shop front which we didn’t want. We haven’t got a date for that yet but when
we do, we will be using our side door as an entrance.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all their regular customers and COVID 19 lockdown
customers for their understanding during the recent pandemic. We are still observing the 2 metre rule where
possible and we are continuing to disinfect all money handed in to us so we can hand out disinfected change.
We understand there are a lot of our customers who are still shielding or only just coming back out into the
village, we would like you to feel safe in your shopping environment and if you need any help just let us know.
 We would also like to thank those lovely people who have brought in treats for us to help brighten our days,
it’s been tough sometimes but we couldn’t wish to be in a better place than Minster.
We are sorry we don’t take card payments but you can withdraw money from Minster Post Office like a cash
point just opposite us.
We are still only open mornings for the time being, join our Facebook page for updates. Attwells Newsagents
Take care everyone
Clive, Karen & Jenny

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The Corner House Restaurants to reopen this month
Matt Sworder launches The Corner House at Home

Following weeks of closure, chef owner Matt Sworder and his team are delighted to be reopening The
Corner House restaurants in Canterbury and Minster on Friday 24th July.
All the government’s Covid-19 guidelines have been followed to include safe distancing between
each party and less frequent visits to the tables. Both restaurants have an outdoor seating area for al
fresco dining. All guests will be required to book in advance. Other changes will include shorter,
seasonal and more frequently changing menus and room service available in the bedrooms.
Reservations are now being taken: https://www.cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk.
The newly launched ‘Corner House at Home’ offers guests, who aren’t ready to eat out, some of the
restaurants most popular dishes to finish and enjoy in the comfort of their own home.
The ‘Corner House at Home’ includes the hugely popular lamb shoulder for two available for only
£15 per diner. Those looking for a dinner date experience can savour a three course dinner for two
with a bottle wine for only £69. The three course menu includes options such as potted shrimps and
smoked mussels, Stour Valley venison pudding, hispi cabbage with red wine jus and dessert such as
Kentish Gypsy tart, rhubarb, crème fraîche and chocolate delice, miso caramel, popcorn and pouring
cream. Nibbles and à la carte dishes are also available.
Diners can ‘Click and Collect’ from either restaurant at any time during opening hours. Orders can be
made from a dedicated page on the website: https://www.cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk/at-home.
The meals can also be delivered on Saturday 25th July within a 6 mile radius of the Canterbury
restaurant from 10am until midday and from Minster from 2pm - 4pm. Delivery slots are subject to
availability with a minimum order value of £30.
Online tutorials will be available on The Corner House restaurant website to show how to create
restaurant quality meals at home.
https://www.cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk.

The Corner House Minster
42 Station Road, Minster CT12 4BZ
Tel: 01843 823000

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday:    12pm – 2.30pm  6pm – 9.30pm
Saturday:               12pm – 2.30pm  5.30pm – 9.30pm
Sunday:                 12pm – 4pm

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TABLE TABLE There was a covered hole in the middle of the
SMUGGLERS RETREAT school floor where every so often a Maypole was
erected and we were taught how to dance around it
OPENING TUESDAY 28TH and not get the ribbons tangled up. Teacher used to
JULY @ 4PM. get most annoyed when this happened.

Then open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In 1935 there were celebrations for King George
from the 29th July. V’s Silver Jubilee in the Recreation Ground. We were
- dressed up in purple tunics and had to entertain the
crowd with our dancing.
We look forward to welcoming you all once again.
- A year or so later we had celebrations on the
Accession of George VI. Our class had to do a
Book now on (01843) 820 700 re-enactment of the Gunpowder Plot and I was
or www.tabletable.co.uk dressed as Bill Catesby.

A Minster Childhood Some of us had to wear beards which were glued
on by the teacher, the trouble was that mine was glued
The first memory I have of Minster is of leaving on just before I went home for lunch – dressed in my
it. I was about 3 years old and when Mother was school clothes!
expecting the birth of my sister, I was taken to
Birchington on the green Isle of Thanet bus to stay In 1938 Mr & Mrs Medgitt were neighbours of
with my aunt – I cried all night. ours and they persuaded me to join the Boy Scout
troop which Mr Medgitt was running. The following
In 1933 at the age of 5, I remember Mother summer we went on what was to have been a week’s
teaching me how to tie a tie ready to attend the Old camping holiday at Olantigh Park near Wye. On the
School near the church. Thursday Mr Medgitt received information that his
‘call-up’ papers had arrived and we all had to rush
The school had 3 teachers, Miss Madge, Mrs home.
Madge and Miss Carter. The Madge’s lived in a
house which has since been demolished to make way At this time there was a small tiled-out dairy
for the Salvation Army Hall. We lived at Swiss business on the corner of the building that is now the
Cottage at the far end of Monkton Road from the Co-op. This was run by a Mr Hudson and only sold
village. dairy products. Mrs Medgitt eventually took this over
and opened it as a grocers shop. This gradually took
There was not much traffic on the road in those over the whole of the ground floor of the building
days so I used to cycle to school and leave my bike and an additional part was built to the rear.
round the back of Jezard’s the Bakers which was
opposite. Tony Jezard was one of my pals and after In September 1939 the war started and at the same
school when I went to pick it up, we would sit eating time I began what was to be 7 years at Chatham
currants and sultanas from the storeroom. House School in Ramsgate. We only went 3 days a
week at first as there weren’t enough air raid shelters
One Christmas we did a Nativity play and we were to accommodate us all. We had to carry our gas
all dressed up in in the dress of different nationalities. masks all the time, unfortunately I forgot mine once
I was an Eskimo which seems that I must have gone and was sent home to Minster to get it.
a long way from Greenland to Bethlehem!
Just after the evacuation of Dunkirk, in 1940,
things were getting dangerous in this part of Kent, so
the teachers and pupils together were evacuated en
bloc to Staffordshire.

This ended my childhood in Minster. However, I
spent all my working life as a Market Gardener in
Monkton Road and I still live there – the proverbial
‘stick in the mud’.
Bob Friend

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22 Minster Matters August 2020

MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For August

On all other dates we will normally be flying
the Village flag (look out for our new one!!)

Aug 15 Princess Anne Union
(70)

Sept 3 Merchant Navy Red Ensign
Day

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Minster Parish Council Meeting Rural. She sought the support of councillors to progress
Summary of Meeting a project with that organisation to consider building
accommodation for the elderly in Minster. Further details
7th July, 2020 - Via Zooom were to be circulated and councillors were to indicate
their views via email.
This was the third monthly meeting to be held remotely The Parish Clerk reported that the Multi-Use Games area,
via Zoom. This does give us the opportunity to see each the outdoor gym and the children’s play area had now
other and create a more formal atmosphere. Minster re-opened; cricket was due to resume shortly.
Parish Council does not meet in August so we are hoping Little Explorer’s pre-school group had resumed on a
that we can meet in person at our next meeting on 1st limited basis and had received a discretionary grant,
September. thanks to advice from Cllr. Pugh.
PCSO Butterworth reported on incidents and crime over Several documents had been circulated to councillors
the last month. This included the attendance of the bomb before the meeting and these all had to be agreed by the
squad in Norton Drive to deal with a suspected explosive meeting. These were the Internal Audit report 2019/20,
item, criminal damage in St. Mary’s Road and Rose the Risk Management statement, the Statement of
Gardens and complaints of speeding in Tothill Street. Internal Control, the Annual Return Governance
It was pleasing to hear that having identified two of the Statements and Accounting Statements, the Standing
youths involved in leaving broken bottles in the recreation Orders, Financial Regulations and CCTV Policy. This took
ground, PCSO Butterworth arranged for them to do litter some time! For anyone interested they will be loaded onto
picking in Laundry Road by way of an apology. Good work! the Minster Parish Council website.
Community Warden Karl Aylett sent in a written report It was proposed that, for the health and safety of the
confirming that the community has continued to be many children and young persons who use the parish
supportive and in the main comply with the Covid council facilities, there should be some designated no
regulations, including the users of the skate park. He smoking areas. The meeting agreed that the Skate Park,
explained that he has an additional role of Community Multi-use Games Area, All Weather pitch and the
Connector which he will be resuming this month so will Children’s Play area would now be no smoking areas and
be spending some of his time in Ramsgate. signs would be erected as soon as possible.
Our County and District Councillors were unable to Requests had been received for additional dog bins in
attend the meeting but sent updates. They advised us that Marsh Farm Road and the far end of Watchester Lane. A
TDC were re-opening 11 play areas that week, although debate took place as we already have a great many dog
no explanation was given as to why some were not bins and yet still have far too many dog owners failing to
re-opening; KCC were shortly going to allow additional clear up after their pets; it is hoped that the additional
visits to waste and recycling sites but the booking system posters displayed in the last month showing the exact
would remain for the time being; TDC were voting on the location of litter and dog bins may help. In the end it was
Local Plan that week and they did in fact accept it. agreed to place an additional bin in Marsh Farm Road
The Chairman reported that she had contacted Mr Tony and relocate a bin in Watchester Lane to a more visible
Freudman, a Director of RSP, after receiving a number of location.
enquiries about the use of the north field of the airport Draft Plans had been received to demolish the garage
for recreational exercise. Mr. Freudman had explained next to the Pavilion and rebuild a two-storey building to
that they had arranged for the site to be secured as it had accommodate a parish office on the first floor. It was
not been surveyed and there could well be health and agreed that pre-planning advice should be sought from
safety risks on the site, for which they would not want to TDC to consider amendments to add dormers and/or
be held liable. On the subject of the airport there are increase the footprint.
continuing consultations about the use of airspace and New Planning applications were considered.
Cllr. Crow-Brown is going to represent the parish council There was no objection to the erection of a two storey
at a forthcoming on-line workshop. house behind Jemima’s tea room.
The Chairman had received a complaint about the The meeting supported the application to build 20
excessive use of train hooters in the Minster area. There holiday homes at Stonelees Golf Course.
has been work on the line recently and there are a large It was agreed to repeat our objections to the building of
number of crossings on this section of the line which the Parkway Station at Cliffsend.
require the use of an audible warning for safety reasons. Please note: There is a vacancy for a parish councillor at
However, the matter has been raised with the train Minster. (There is an advert in this publication.) If you are
operator and a reply is awaited. interested or would like more information please contact
Further to last month’s discussion about a proposal from the parish office or any councillor, who would be happy
the Thanet Community Land Trust the Chairman reported to answer your questions.
that she had obtained further information from English

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Obituaries With the exception of just one of the following obituaries we have previously published these in our online issues,
however we promised those who had submitted them that we would include them in our first printed issue following
‘lockdown’ which is why they are reproduced here.

Marion Patricia ROSE (1939 till 2020)

Marion and I met at Guy’s Hospital Dental Department, and I soon fell for this long-legged girl with a lovely
smile.
We were married in 1960, it was a small simple wedding her parents did not think that it would last!
In time our family unit included three girls and a Labrador, joined twelve years later by a boy.
In due course we moved to live in Birchington and Marion started studying to be a teacher at Sittingbourne
College. We moved to Monkton living in a large old farmhouse with a spacious garden.
She went on to teach in Thanet, later she obtained a post at the Orchard School in Canterbury but before she
could start there she was struck down with bacterial meningitis. At this time K & C Hospital did not have the
facilities for treating her and she was transferred to The Brook where they just managed to save her.
The after affects from meningitis were problems with balance, some memory loss and her deafness became
more profound.
Later she organized needlecraft classes at our house in Minster where she met Valerie Hughes who invited her
to join Minster WI.
Marion went on to become President and was also elected to Chair the East Kent Federation. Later for medical
reasons she stood down from this post and returned to get involved again with Minster WI becoming President
once again.
On Saturday 21st March Marion fell over whilst digging in our vegetable patch, we called an ambulance and she
was taken to QEQM where she had a scan which showed that she had a severe and untreatable brain hemorrhage.
The staff at the hospital took great pains to give us as much privacy as possible whilst Marion passed away.
Marion supported the charity “Hearing Dogs for Deaf People” the link below takes you there –
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/JennyPreece1
You could also donate via myself at 52 Monkton Road or W S Cole.
Rodney Rose

A Poem For Mum (Marion Rose)

Each year for Mother’s Day, I gave you a gift and a card,
To thank you for the things you did – you worked so hard.

Be it children or dogs, you’d lend a helping hand,
and my difficult times you’d understand.

You’ve shown me how to knit and cake decorate too,
I’m always amazed at the things you can do.
You’ve given me many gifts over the years,
So many laughs and now a few tears.

You have always been there by my side,
giving me the strength not to run and hide,

With words of advice or a kind hug,
you’ve always found ways to show your love.

So, know this please, wherever you are,
you’ve always been my guiding star.

As a mum, you’ve done so much and been the best,
I’ll miss you loads now it’s your time to rest.
Lots of love
Alison
xxxxx

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Obituaries ROBERT, BOB HOGWOOD

BERNIE WATLER We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt
thanks to all those who came out to say farewell to
It was with great sadness that I heard of the Dad. In particular the tributes at the Royal British
passing of Bernie Watler. He was a cornerstone Legion Club and Minster Surgery it was so much
of the Minster Show committee. His tenure was appreciated.
the longest and he was never afraid to remind us We would also like to thank everyone for all their
of the tradition of the Show during discussions. messages and kindness shown to us at this very sad
On the Friday of the Show he was one of the time which has been a source of comfort to our
first ones to support preparations, originally family.
cutting back undergrowth in Ed Spanton’s yard; Marian, Tracy and Family.
to putting up the bunting around the main
arena. On the Show day itself he was early onto Although I moved away from Minster some 60 years
the grounds ensuring that we all had access to ago, on my own behalf as well as other members of
water for plants, putting up the gazebos and our family and close friends of my brother Robert, I
then manning the microphone. would like to pass on an enormous thank you for the
He had a big heart and helped out where he fantastic send-off that the people of Minster gave
could. We have lost a central member of the my brother Robert as he made his final journey away
whole village community, and our condolences from his beloved village. Without doubt the people
go to Gill and his family at this time. I feel I have of Minster helped to make his passing a truly
lost a friend who helped me to settle into this memorable occasion, and I thank you all sincerely.
village over 20 years ago, and will miss his John Hogwood
unique sense of humour and support.
Dominique

Ralph (known as Colin) Holden Millie (Gladys Mihlenstedt)

Jan Holden and family would like to say Thank Millie sadly passed away on 7th July having been
You to The Royal British Legion, Minster Football cared for by her family for the last few weeks of her
Club and all the people of the village for the final life.
send off from our village of Ralph (known as A funeral service will be held at Thanet Crematorium
Colin) Holden who passed away 11 April 2020. at 11.30am on Tuesday, 28th July.
We felt very proud and honoured that so many Covid regulations restrict numbers attending the
of you took the time to pay your respects and service to 15 but anyone who wishes to attend may
we thank you for the generous donations to the stand outside the chapel.
Royal British Legion Tribute Funds. In addition, as Millie knew so many people in
Our thanks go to Jonathan Cole and his team for Minster, Monkton, Acol and beyond, the funeral
making something that would not normally cortege will leave Cole’s Undertakers approx.
happen so special to us. At the Crematorium to 10.45am (to be confirmed) and drive up the High
Tara Sneddon who conducted the Service it was Street, turn into Monkton Road and then right into
so lovely. To Rosemary, the flowers were Freemans Road, passing the Royal British Legion,
beautiful. and on up through to Greenhill Gardens, then out
Thanks, must also go for the kindness shown to onto Tothill St., after which it will travel through Acol
us in so many ways, the cards, letters, flowers, before heading for the crematorium. The family
the homemade soup from a kind neighbour, the would appreciate it if anyone would like to see Millie
phone calls and texts from people in this our off by standing at the roadside as she passes.
MINSTER where Colin came into the world and Family flowers only at the funeral but any donations
has now sadly departed. to Dementia UK.

26 Minster Matters August 2020

Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking?

Sometimes, when it is very hot, a creamy pudding

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pour this mixture into the rest of the juice and stir

thoroughly –

you don’t want

a layered effect

with a thicker

jelly at the

bottom. Pour

the jelly into a

pretty bowl and

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least four hours.

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August 2020 Minster Matters 27

Helping Wildlife In Your Garden

There are 15 million gardens In the UK and that adds up to apples, oranges and especially bananas. You can make
more than all the nature reserves put together. feeders out of anything, halves of grapefruit skins, halves
Modern trends have taken their toll on wildlife in our of coconut shells and bottles in fact any containers with
gardens, artificial grass means worms and bugs have lost string attached to hang in trees, on fences or just on a ledge
their habitat and bees have no clover and daisies to feed somewhere. Get the kids involved, it’s their future world
on. Fences have replaced hedgerows so there are less we are trying to save. Fancy being a property developer?
nesting areas for birds and insects and concrete gravel Bird boxes can come in all different shapes and sizes
boards have cut off routes for hedgehogs and other depending on the birds you wish to attract. A robin may
wildlife.  Decking and patios have also become more nest in an old trainer wedged out of the way in a bush or
popular and easier to keep tidy than soil and grass. hedge, blue tits love nesting In a bird box they only need a
However, all is not lost, you can still do a lot to help nature hole about 25mm so they can get in and keep predators
and the future of our wildlife. If you have a fence all the out. Open fronted boxes are preferred by robins,
way around your garden with no gaps underneath you can blackbirds and song thrushes. Don’t forget no one likes a
cut a hole the size of a CD case and make a hedgehog home with an empty fridge or larder so provide food and
highway, if your fence is concrete, or has gravel boards water somewhere near.
then you can dig a little tunnel underneath. If they can get If you have a fairly large garden or maybe a spot behind a
into your garden they will help keep the slugs and snail shed try and make a habitat pile. Pieces of wood large and
population down as using slug pellets can kill hedgehogs. small. These are great for wildlife to set up home in. You
We also need to stop hedgehogs becoming extinct as the may attract a hedgehog family if it’s dry and safe enough,
hedgehog population has declined by 97% since the 50’s you could buy a hedgehog box or make one with the
and yet they are the nations favourite animal. . Place pots correct design to keep dry and safe, all Instructions can be
of flowers around your decking etc they not only brighten found on the Internet, another project to do with the kids
up your garden they help the  bees and butterflies too. and watch a family of hedgehogs move in. You could also
Even hanging baskets will attract those hard-working bees. get them involved in a bug hotel, this could just be a few
The best thing you can do for wildlife in your garden is to pieces of cane tied together and left alone or a bigger
have a pond or water source. It doesn’t have to be big with version with all sorts of natural things bound together to
pumps etc just a small vessel like an old butler sink or even make your 5 star hotel in critter land.
a washing up bowl sunk into your garden. These are great We tend to have green bins nowadays but try and find
for kids to watch frogspawn grow into tadpoles and then space to have a small compost heap. Created from garden
frogs. Birds may use it to drink from or bath in too. Place a waste, vegetable peelings and anything that will rot down
couple of dishes of water somewhere in your garden for and be loved by little critters. It will house hundreds of
any visiting wildlife from bees to foxes. They can’t just turn insects, families of slowworms Even a toad may pop by on
on a tap when they need a drink. Those that have bigger a hunting expedition.
ponds don’t forget to have an escape route like a piece of As much as we may like a well manicured lawn and an
wood or a stone so that hedgehogs can get out if they fall immaculate garden no garden should be without wildlife.
in. It may be something as small as an ant to a fox or anything
We should all try and have a wild patch somewhere in our in between, we would be in a sorry state without nature
gardens. Just leave nature to grow, either weeds or buy a and wildlife so try and do your bit for our future
packet of wildflower seeds and let them get on with it. The generations.
bees and butterflies will love it and all the other insects will I would like to thank Nik Mitchell for the information which
too. helped compile this article.
Attract wildlife to your garden by feeding them. If you have Karen Brazil
a tree or bird table then bird feeders filled with good
quality seed (to avoid waste), nuts, bread, fat balls and
food scraps will bring a variety of birds into your garden.
When digging over your soil look around, you may well
have a feathered friend like a robin, blackbird or thrush
looking over your shoulder for some tasty treats you’ve
uncovered. If you wish to attract butterflies to your garden
apart from having lots of flowers you can leave them food
too. They love any fruit that is just starting to go off like

28 Minster Matters August 2020

Summer 2020 – join us online or in church!

Services of said Holy Communion in the Wantsum Benefice:

Sunday 26 July Sunday 2 August
9.30 Monkton 9.30 Chislet (non HC)
10.30 Minster 10.30 St Nicholas

Sunday 9 August Sunday 16 August
9.30 Monkton 9.30 Chislet
10.30 Minster 10.30 St Nicholas

Sunday 23 August Sunday 30 August
9.30 Monkton 9.30 Chislet (non HC)
10.30 Minster 10.30 St Nicholas

Midweek Service of said Holy Communion (BCP) held at Minster Wednesday 10.30am:

29 July 12 August 28 August

Churches open for prayer and reflection

Minster: Sunday 2-4pm; Tuesday & Thursday 10am-12pm

St Nicholas: Sunday, Tuesday 2-4pm & Thursday 10am-12pm

Monkton: Sunday 2-4pm

Church Online

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To receive this email: [email protected]

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If you wish to talk to someone, need support or would welcome prayer please contact:

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