Minster Matters - Issue 222 - March 20

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Minster Matters IssueNumber222 : March2020
ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD Audio - Issue 134)

Your Parish
Needs You

Do you care about your community?

Would you like to
make a difference?

Minster Parish Council
needs 2 new councillors

This is a great opportunity
to help shape our parish

If you are interested and would like more
information then contact the Parish Office

Tel: 01843 821 339

Email: [email protected]

If you would like an informal chat

then contact

Miss Minster & Court 2020 Cllr. Penny Gimes

Sophia Morris Tel: 01843 822 559

Fleur and Princesses Snelson Email: [email protected]

De-Bruxelles & Ruby

MM Mobile: 07864 345 019 : [email protected] : Fax: 07011 979 875
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EDITORIAL

E - Team I know, don’t faint it’s been so long since I wrote anything here,

I bet you’ve thought “thank goodness, we don’t have to put up

with his monthly ramblings” - well I’m sorry to disappoint you

but we had nothing else to fill this space!! ….SO,

Ray Firstly and most importantly we’d like to congratulate Salvation

Army Captains Luke & Katy Johnson on the birth of their son

Amos James.

Secondly we’d like to thank all our contributors for helping us

Amy out this month by sending in their copy early. This was really NORTHROP SERVICES

appreciated as we both had a busy weekend and the clock was KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING

against us to get this issue to print on time, but with your help, Tiling, Plastering

as you can now see, we have managed to meet our deadline. & General Maintenance

Brenda HOME DECORATING

MINSTER MATTERS CALL FOR HELP Interior & Exterior

Diane Firstly thank you to all those who have offered to help deliver Local, Reliable & Experienced
the magazine since our appeal last month we really do Contact Paul or Tracy
appreciate all the help we get from residents 01843 823 646

However, we are still looking for one (or two) people to help us Flowers by Vanessa
with our audio recording (not reading). This is a once a month
commitment on a Tuesday evening at The Holiday Inn and usually Bouquets, Baskets,Table decorations,
Weddings or Funerals
Diane takes around an hour and a half from 7.30 to 9pm.
Created with the “Personal Touch”

Can you use a laptop? Are you interested in helping us with this? For designs with a difference

Think you may be able to help but want more information? Vanessa Fairbrass

Then please get in touch, we are waiting to hear from you! (C&G qualified florist)
Please ring/text us on 07864 345 019 or email
[email protected] Rose Cottage, Manor Road,
St. Nicholas at Wade CT7 0NY
MINSTER MATTERS MOBILITY SCHEME
01843 847 012 07934 420 837

I can deliver within Thanet & Canterbury

WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE !! MALOYS
THE MOWER STORE
http://www.mmmobilityscheme.org.uk/
Unit 4 Ebbsfleet Farm, Jutes Lane, Minster CT12 5FH
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 Tel: 01843 825 000
borrow any of these, at any time, or if you have something you’d like to donate. Thank you.
FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY NEEDS
To our gallant band of magazine deliverers please be assured we haven’t forgotten your
usual buffet luncheon, but it has been postponed until the weather improves (hopefully!!) * SALES * SERVICING *
* SPARES * REPAIRS *
We expect to organise a date in late April early May but we will keep you posted
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW MOWER
OR ANY OTHER GARDEN MACHINERY

DELIVERED TO YOU FULLY ASSEMBLED
AND DEMONSTRATED

07976 834 250 The
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Available now.... 61 High St Gift Vouchers
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finished in Gel Polish Minster Air Conditioned
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only £30 Free Refreshments
824 000 Closed Mondays/Tuesdays
Many other

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available

Call for details or go to

www.beauty-bug.co.uk

(Minster based business)

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Pawfection Hair by
Nikki
Dog Grooming Service PATIENT LIAISON GROUP
All Breeds Welcome
Professional Hairdressing NEW ONLINE CONSULTATION and INFORMATION FOR
Kind Professional Service brought right to your door PATIENTS
Fully Insured
I am a local mobile Now being launched across all GP Surgeries in Thanet, “eConsult”
Professionally Trained
hairdresser with over 20 is free to use for all NHS patients in which you can ask your GP
Gemma & Sandie
69 High Street, Minster, years experience surgery about health concerns, ongoing treatments, even request

CT12 4AB Professional Services letters or medical certificates.
at reasonable prices For further information please visit econsult.net and login to
01843 825 841 Patients/Minster Surgery.
Call: Nikki Sutherland

07834 197 794
Facebook: Hair By-Nikki NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES

Following the success of our Christmas Bazaar and your generous

donations, we are looking to purchase the following new

equipment:

FOR OUR NURSING TEAM: Two ‘State of the Art’ Fibre Optic

Otoscopes to assist in the better diagnosis of ear infections.

FOR OUR GPs: Two Paediatric Handheld Pulse Oximeters to

assist in obtaining more accurate diagnostic readings with young

children and infants.

ANNUAL SPRING FAYRE
Our Spring Fayre is being held on Saturday 16th May. Please see
our poster on page 12 for full details. Some tables are already
sold so book early to avoid disappointment.

BRILLS DIY Gardening ~ Household SURGERY CLOSURE DAYS 2020
& Building Supplies Staff Training - from midday onwards:
www.brills.co.uk Find us on Facebook & Twitter Thursday 28th March, Wednesday 15th May.
16-18 The Square, Birchington | 01843 845133 | Est 1966 Bank Holidays - all day - Good Friday 10th April, Easter Monday
23rd April
Coal - Kindling - Kiln Dried & Seasoned Logs Should you need to see a doctor when the surgery is closed, please
Bulk Bags Logs £68.00 - Gas Fires - Gas Bottles call the NHS 111 Service direct on 111, to receive non-urgent
confidential health advice and information for you and your
Dimplex Fires Live Displays - Paraffin family. For urgent/life threatening issues, please dial 999 as normal.

PAINT MIXING MACHINE; CARPET CLEANER HIRE; KEYS, GLASS & TIMBER CUTTING SERVICE MISSED APPOINTMENTS
Difficultly in making an appointment for a blood test, blood
Builders Barrow £36.99 pressure or ear problems?
No wonder: 52 patients did not attend their nurse’s appointment
8’ x 4’ 18mm O.S.B £23.99 and 26 did not attend their doctor’s appointment, so that’s 78
£29.99 missed and wasted appointments. So, a plea, to all our patients
6’ x 6’ Closeboard Fence Panel 4Bars £27.99 – Don’t need it? Cancel it! It’s so easy by phone, text or online –
6’ x 5’ Closeboard Fence Panel 4Bars £20.99 just do it please!
6’ x 6’ Waney Fence Panel
FRIENDS AND FAMILY SURVEY
Sleepers 2.4m 100 x 200 £19.95 All practices have to submit a monthly report to NHS England of
8’ x 4’ 11mm O.S.B £14.99 their “Friends and Family” responses and we report these figures
regularly in this newsletter for your information:
8’ x 4’ 12mm WBP Plywood £19.99 Last month A total of 276 patients responded to “Would you
6’ x 6’ Heavy Duty Trellis £19.99 recommend our Practice” as follows: Extremely likely/Likely -
96%; Extremely unlikely/Unlikely - 4%; Unsure/Don’t know - 0%.
4” 2” Tanalised per mtr £1.99
PATIENT GROUP MEETING
Paving Slabs 450 x 450 (3 Colours) £2.60 If you have any issues you would like to raise at our next meeting
or require further information on any of the above, then please
Salt Tablets 25kg bags £7.99 contact Ken Self on 821200 or Jeanne Lawrence on 821049.

Dulux 7ltr White Matt Emulsion £15.99

Crown 7.5ltr White Matt Emulsion £13.99

Crown 7.5ltr Magnolia Matt Emulsion £15.99

Johnstone 10ltr White Matt Emulsion £14.99

Godwins Bark Chips 3 bags £12.00

Godwins Multi-Purpose Compost 3 bags £10.00

Johnstone 10ltr Magnolia Matt Emulsion £14.99

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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KARL AYLETT COMMUNITY WARDEN

Hello Minster

My first month in Minster and Monkton has flown by, it’s been great to speak to lots of you, I’ve

had a varied month everything from a trapped sheep that had been worried by a dog to visiting

a scam victim with Trading Standards

I’m going to try to share with you a few of the things I do each month, as sometimes this role is

hard to explain, and I’d like you to know how I could potentially help you or someone you know.

So, this month I have reported fly tipping to the council, investigated a report of a sheep tangled

in some bushes, tried to help some neighbours that were in dispute, reported

offensive graffiti at the skate park which was very quickly removed by the Minster Library
parish council and have also made welfare visits on behalf of Social Services

and Trading Standards. Opening Times

I’ve been working closely with your P.C.S.O. Adrian Butterworth who I know Monday 13:00 to 17:00
is going to write about the ever-present danger of scams in his piece for 09:30 to 13:30
Tuesday
Minster Matter.

I’d like to encourage you to use the 101 phone number or website, because Wednesday Closed

if you have only put in on Facebook or even if you have told me, Adrian won’t Thursday 12:00 to 17:00
be able to deal with it unless it is reported officially. Friday 10:00 to 16:00
Any way thanks for reading, I look forward to seeing you soon …… the sheep Saturday 09:30 to 13:30
was ok by the way !!

Karl Aylett Community Warden Est 1980
My contact details are mobile: 07811 271 299

Email: [email protected] VILLAGE GLASS

FIBRE TO THE PREMISES (FTTP) BROADBAND WINDOWS - DOORS
CONSERVATORIES etc
If the village and parish would like to get full fibre to the premises, then, as
a community we need to act, now! Free Quotations
Below is a link for residents to register an interest. The more that register, Tel 01843 821 147
the better it will be, and the more likely we are to get this done.
There are many benefits to full fibre, faster speeds, better stability, higher including Answerphone
property resale values etc.
Register now at:-
https://www.openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fibre-for-home
#registerinterest

Obituary

The family of Robert Heath would like to thank friends and neighbours for
their thoughtful and caring good wishes, for the loss of Robert on
12/12/19, beloved husband of Gwen.
Special thanks to the following; Jonathan Cole and team, for their help,
courtesy and care, also Jim barber for the wonderful service and the
Premier Inn for the excellent care accorded to our guests.
Editors footnote: Our sincere apologies for the incorrect spelling last
month

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MAX CARPET CLEANING LOCAL RESIDENTS TO HELP CLEAN UP AS PART OF COUNTRY’S
BIGGEST MASS-ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGN
CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY

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And that means: -

No more damp or wet carpets!
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage!
No chance of sticky residues which
can attract the dirt!
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

Fully Insured

Covering Thanet and surrounding area Local people will be getting behind this year’s Great British Spring Clean,
DVSA Approved Driving Instructor run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
DBS checked The campaign, which runs from March 20th to April 13th, will see up to
600,000 people taking action to clean up streets, parks and beaches across
Lessons for beginners through to refresher the country.
Pass Plus and Motorway tuition The Great British Spring Clean brings together individuals, community
organisations, businesses and councils to show they love where they live
Beginners special: First 4 hours £60! and in 2019 more than half a million #LitterHeroes collected more than
Enquiries at www.in-to-gear.com 900,000 bags of rubbish.
Call Richard on 07753 449 866 Last year, a small band of determined pickers made a great effort to clear
up areas around the area.
Find us on Facebook at IntoGearDriving Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “The
overwhelming response to last year’s Great British Spring Clean showed
MOSSY'S that there are many thousands of people out there who love where they
live and are prepared to take action to make it better for themselves, their
Dog Walking and Dog Sitting Service families and their communities.
Local lady experienced with dogs available for “It is groups like these who are leading the action in communities up and
occasional dog walks and lots of one to one down the country and making a huge difference, not just during this
individual attention whilst you are away campaign but all year round.
Competitive Rates depending on requirements “We would like to thank them for their support and encourage as many
people as possible to support them and join them in taking action.”
T.D.C. Boarding Licence ~ Minster Vet Inspected Come along to the entrance to the Holiday Inn, Minster roundabout, on
Insured ~ References available Sunday 28th March at 10 am or Thursday 2nd April at 2pm to do your bit!
To find out more about the Great British Spring Clean visit
Contact : Sarah Mather www.keepbritaintidy.org
01843 822 946 or 07855 871 484

[email protected]

PAINTING & DECORATING
By NIGEL MATHER

Your Local Professional Decorator
Bringing High Quality Decorating

to your home (or business)
Interior & Exterior - No Job too Small

Clean Reliable Service
Free Advice & Problem Solving
Free estimates without obligation

Tel: 822 946
Mob: 07811 780 492

24 High St., Minster CT12 4BU

Pet and Domiciliary Service

Going Away? At work all day?
Going into hospital?
DAILY VISITS

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

when you are absent

Fully Insured - References on request
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
your requirements, please contact

Robin on 01843 491 452

Email: [email protected]

E K Handyman

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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Peter Gill

OFFER ENDS YOUR END BILL WILL BE SUBJECT TO VAT @ 20%
THIS ADVERTISEMENT MUST BE SHOWN TO RECEIVE THIS OFFER
31/03/2020
ADDITIONAL PARTS IF REQUIRED WILL BE CHARGEABLE
WE ALWAYS SEEK CUSTOMERS PERMISSION BEFORE FITTING EXTRA PARTS

WHERE POSSIBLE

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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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MEET OUR OWN MINI CELEBRITIES IN MINSTER

Mum, Rebecca Goddard, contacted Minster Matters introducing us to her
two daughters Caitlin, who attends Minster Primary and Skylar, Minster
Nursery.

Caitlin is 9 years old and won Junior Face of Europe and the World in
November after raising £2300 for Headway East Kent in 6 months.

MINSTER POST OFFICE

Opening Times 821291

Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
Sat 8am - 1pm
. Mails
. Travel Money
. Money Gram
. Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
. Motor Vehicle Licence
. Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items

Skylar is 4 years old and recently won Mini Miss
Atlantic 2020/21 and will be attending Reading for
the finals in January to meet her sister queens.

The girls will be attending local fayres and
raising more money for Headway East Kent
and MIND through the Summer.

I’m sure you’ll join us in
wishing the girls the very
best of luck with their
ventures this year and a
huge well done for all their
fund raising efforts so far.

BEAUTY & FOOTCARE CLINIC LOGS

by Girls World Suppliers  of quality wood for
open fires and wood burners
Footcare Clinic Barn-stored and seasoned hard wood

Treatments for Diabetics for DELIVERY SERVICE
Corns, Calluses, Dry Skin
Contact: 01304 812 522 or 07720 727 224
Hard Nails, Ingrown Toe Nails www.logstop.co.uk
& Fungal Nail Infections

01843 826 308

70 High Street, Minster

www.girlsworldminster.co.uk

March 2020 Minster Matters 11

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Trutek Computers Ltd On the 17th January, eight of us travelled across to Armbouts-Cappel to
attend the Mayor’s speech, a very important date in their village diary.
For All Your Computer Requirements: Although we don’t understand a lot of what’s said,we feel it is right that we
Repairs - Servicing & Accessories attend such an important occasion. Most of their village attend and we are
Computers Built To Specification made to feel welcome guests. On the same evening we were invited into
Laptop Sales the church for the blessing of new windows.
By the time you are reading this we will have had our quiz evening, which
For Further Advice & Help looks like being another sell out event.
Please Contact Us On: Finally, we have been asked by a lady from Armbouts-Cappel if anyone in
Minster would like to become a pen friend. She is 63 years and speaks good
01227 375 088 English. Her hobbies are collecting magnets,stamps,postcards and thimbles.
If you are interested please ring Lindsay Thacker on 01843 821759 or email
www.trutek.co.uk [email protected] for details.
Visit us at 147 High St, Herne Bay

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14 Minster Matters March 2020

MOBILE MINSTER WI
HAIRDRESSER
At our February meeting we were joining in with the
For all your hairdressing needs, NFWI and the climate coalition’s ‘Show the Love’
and in the comfort of your own home campaign which highlights the effects of climate change.
Debs Shanley, our speaker, gave us lots of information
PPHOONNEEDDIAIANEN:E: (3,000 tonnes of kitchen roll waste is created every day!!!!) and tips on
how to help to protect our planet.
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Dates for the diary
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, 10th March WI Meeting - Penny Gimes from Minster Parish Council -
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome ‘It isn’t over yet’
28th March Wine and Wisdom - Minster Village Hall. For tickets contact
Thanet Mobile Liz on 07968 473 689
29th March Great British Spring Clean
Do you suffer from Clinic 14th April WI meeting - Judy Knight - WW2

Corns ~ Callus/Dry Skin ~Fungal Infection We always like to see new members so if you would like to come along
Thickened Nails ~ Ingrowing Toenails but want more details please contact Liz on 07968 473689
Unable to cut your own nails? Meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month starting at 7.30pm
in Minster Village Hall.
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Evening and Weekend Calls Available MINSTER BOWLS
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Besides our normal monthly activities of roll ups for
Debbie Mardell non-team members and internal or external competitions,
we have entertained other village organisations.
SAC Dip FHPT * SAC Dip FHPP * MRFHP We believe this sport gives gentle exercise at the same
time enjoyment meeting other people.
The Minster W.I. ladies had an introduction to the sport on a Saturday
morning. They found it gave a few laughs, a challenge at first, but very
enjoyable.
Village Voices Community Choir will also have visited us by the time you
are reading this. If any company or other organisation wants a "Bonding"
with their staff please make contact. As you can see, we love to have visitors
to try the sport.
We have also had 12 pupils from the school every Friday afternoon
encouraging them to try a sporting activity.
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Men’s Supper Club
Meeting

Wednesday 11th March
7pm for 7.30pm

Old Schools, Church St.,
Minster

The Men’s Supper Club Meeting.
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and after dinner entertainment.

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16 Minster Matters March 2020

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Spending weeks perfecting the illustrations for the books whilst on holiday, and after proof reading them they were
ready for publishing in early December.
For me it has been an exciting experience and one that I never thought would come to fruition.
The book is available on Amazon, the proceeds going to the children’s hospice Demelza house.
Recipes at the end are included in the stories. I am looking forward to my grandson’s approval with more books that
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DON’T FORGET!

PICNIC 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

18 Minster Matters March 2020

A Brief History of the RAF Manston £100,000. Only the land for both halls was provided by the
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum M.O.D., which was already on the military airfield. The
Hurricane Hall was opened by Dame Vera Lynn.
The RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial The aircraft was originally painted in training colours, but
Museum was created by the Royal Air Force when our then the RAF decided they wanted a lot of replicas. A
Spitfire, which arrived in 1955 as the airfield “Gate contract was placed to use our Hurricane as the master
Guardian”, went for restoration in 1977 at Rochester mould, for the female casting. When it removed, the RAF
Airfield. discovered all the paint and Irish linen had been wrecked.
A fund was started within Thanet, for local donations, which She had to be recovered and repainted.
raised £35,000 to enable the construction of the Spitfire It was at this time the RAF decided to commemorate the
Hall; which was opened in 1981. practice invasion of Northern France, now called the
“Dieppe Raid”; known as Operation Jubilee on August 19th
Our Spitfire is a 1944 built model Mk. XVI LF fighter-bomber 1942. Our Hurricane is painted to replicate the 1st RAF
TB752 and was built at the Vickers Castle Bromwich factory aircraft over the beaches of Dieppe, at dawn on the
near Birmingham. The engine is a Packard Merlin built in morning of the 1st landing, mainly by Canadian soldiers.
the USA. The armaments are x3 bombs totalling 1000 This action was, I believe, when the 1st American soldiers
pounds or 420 Kgs.; plus in each wing there are a single died in action in Europe after the 1941 Pearl Harbour
20mm Hispano cannon and a pair of American designed attack. This action was a “Glorious Failure”, because it
0.50” Browning machine guns. taught the Allies that x2 years and not x1 year would be
She was issued to 66 Sqn. RAF and performed her first required to succeed with a D-Day Invasion.
combat operation against some railway yards on March Our aircraft represents the Hurricane BN230 flown by Sqn.
19th 1945, flown by Dick Edwards. Soon after this mission Leader “Danny” Le Roy du Vivier. He was the Commander
she had a landing accident, which damaged a wing and of 43 (F) Squadron, flying from RAF Tangmere, near
propeller. After repairs, she was issued to 403 Sqn. Royal Chichester. He was a pre-war pilot with the Belgium Air
Canadian Air Force. Force and believe to be the 1st Belgium member to
She was one of the squadrons spare aircraft and flown by command an RAF Squadron.
15 pilots, including the boss, Sqn. Ldr. Hank Zary. She Danny was actually Dutch Flemish by nationality, born in
genuinely did shoot down x4 Luftwaffe aircraft, with Amersfoort, Holland in 1915. He completed x4 attack
different pilots. The last was a Heinkel bomber on May 2nd sorties over to Dieppe during that day, but due to battle
1945. This action was painted for us by Michael Turner, damage, he changed his aircraft for another. He was
when President of the Guild of Aviation Artists, and is awarded the DFC and Bar, plus other awards. Replicas of
displayed in our Museum. his personal painted plaques are displayed on the fuselage
The Spitfire is displayed exactly as she finished WW2 on by the cockpit, on both sides of the aircraft. The Museum
May 8th 1945, in the Canadian colours; with the x4 kills has an original plaque, his flying jacket and logbook.
displayed by the cockpit and the Squadrons “Wolf’s Head” He was seriously injured in Sicily during combat in his right
crest. leg. He finished the war as a Wing Commander. After the
To my knowledge, we have the only Spitfire displayed as war he became Director of the Aviation Division of Belgium
a bomber in the whole world. Shell. He died in a car crash on September 2nd 1981.

The Manston Hurricane is a model Mk. IIc and came to the Our final big display is the “Channel Dash” Memorial, which
Museum after being displayed at the HQ of RAF 11 Group, commemorates the heroism on February 12th 1942 of x18
Bentley Priory, near Stanmore in Middlesex. She went for Fleet Air Arm crewmen of 825 Naval Air Sqn. Led by Lt.
restoration at Rochester, before arrival at Manston in 1987. Cmdr. Eugene Esmonde, the x6 Fairey Swordfish aircraft
She was built as a tank/train destroyer – armed with x4 took off from RAF Manston, to attack the German
20mm Hispano cannon. She survived the war because battleships “Scharnhorst” and “Gneisenau”; and the heavy
she was used in the pilot training role and never went into battle-cruiser “Prinz Eugen” as the steamed past us. All
war action. the aircraft failed to return and only x5 men were rescued
When the RAF decided to display the aircraft at RAF from the sea. We have on display the watch warn by a
Manston, they started another public donation fund to survivor, Lt. Samples; which stopped at the exact time he
establish the new Hurricane Hall. The public donated crashed into the sea.
This event is commemorated every year at our Museum
by the FAA Association. This year the wreath was laid by
Rear Admiral John Roberts CB FAA age 95. He served
from 1941 until 1978, including the aircraft carriers HMS
Eagle and HMS Ark Royal. The Exhortations were by Lt.
Keith Quilter DSC FAA RN, age 98; who flew Corsairs and
Seafires during WW2. Please come along and see all of
our unique exhibits.

Marcus Russell – Trust Chairman

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Flying over Kent We then had a very long and enjoyable taxi back to
the Heritage Hangars; where we pulled up on the
in a 2-seat Spitfire apron and switched off. How quick 30 minutes “Flies”
past.
So, there I was, at Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, sitting As the photographers gathered, Dell Harris said “You
in a real Spitfire, a 2-seat T-9. I was strapped in to have got the Spitfire Smile”. I had a very big smile.
both the parachute and seat harness, with helmet My thanks go to Peter Monk and his team at the
and intercom in place; I was ready to fly. As I looked Heritage Hangar for my flight.
down at the black and white D-Day stripes on the Marcus Russell
wings, the engine started and the familiar Merlin
sound came into the cockpit. Invitation to
My pilot, Barry, released the brakes and started our Services of Memorial
long taxi, out to runway 21 threshold. Without a
pause the throttles were opened wide and after a very May 8th 2020 @ 11:00. VE Day 75th Anniversary
short take-off roll, we became airborne. Very quickly June 4th 2020 @ 11:00. Dunkirk 80th Anniversary
we climbed up to level flight at over 2,000 feet – about
800 metres. Sept. 13th 2020 @ 18:00.
The view was magnificent, but for me enhanced by Battle Britain 80th “Drum Head” Service
the Spitfire wings, with the D-Day stripes zooming
quickly over the Kent country side. We headed The Museum would like to invite you to join us at our
roughly north towards the Dartford M25 bridge. We Services, led by the Ministers from St. Laurence-in-
then turned east following the A2 road towards Thanet Parish, to be conducted in our Allied Air Crew
Rochester. Memorial Garden.
Suddenly Barry said over the intercom “Are you ready We hope you will be able to join us.
to Take Control”. I replied I was ready and he said R.S.V.P. to [email protected]
those most exhilarating words “You Have Control” !!!
I replied “I Have Control” !!!!!!!! So, there I was, flying Volunteer Appeal
a real Spitfire that had shot down a Luftwaffe fighter
over Arnhem, Holland in September 1944. The Are you green fingered? Do you like meeting new
control column was very sensitive. Just half of an inch people?
- a single centimetre of gentle movement forward and If you have spare morning or afternoon a week and
back was enough to make the nose pitch up and would like to spend it supporting a local charity, we
down. The same movement was true for banking left would love to hear from you!
and right. What a unique experience. We currently have some volunteer vacancies at The
Then it got better as Barry said “ Are You Ready to Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum in our shop
Victory Roll”. I immediately said “Yes” and asked team and also our gardening team.
which way he was going to roll. He said to the left. If you’re interested in finding out more pop into the
I was ready and, in my excitement, I waited. Our right museum for an application form or email:
wing dropped down about 45 degrees, then we gently
went left for a full 360-degree roll. [email protected]
I felt no physical sensation as I hung in my straps. I
was so busy trying to look out, both at the ground 75 V.E. DAY
below and the moving horizon at the same time. It
all happened very quickly. Barry said “Again” !! I Celebrations
instantly said “Yes Please” !!!!! So, we did it again.
There are not the words that describe that sensation Monkton Village Hall
– exhilaration is not enough. Saturday 9 May – 7 for 7.30pm
Now it was time to return back to Biggin Hill. We
overflew the airfield, entered the circuit for our A 1940s dance with a live band “Tuxedo Function”
downwind leg and the gear was lowered. As we lost £10pp including finger buffet
altitude, we turned on our base leg, but the
excitement continued; because Barry was conducting Dance the night away in style 1940s dress optional
a fighter pilot approach. It was brilliant, as we turned
and lost height quickly, dropping our wheels on to the This event is in collaboration with the
“Piano Keys” of 21. The landing was perfect back on Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Museum
the tarmac.

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March 2020 Minster Matters 21

Minster Parish Council Meeting ● Preparations are ongoing for the VE Day
Summary of Meeting celebrations on 8th May when there will be
4th February, 2020 a ‘Picnic in the Park’. The Chairman hoped
that local families and friends would bring
● PCSO Butterworth began the meeting with a their own picnics and enjoy the musical
summary of recent crimes and incidents. entertainment and a children’s entertainer,
all free of charge. There will also be a licensed
● There have been some number plate thefts bar in the Pavilion and other items of
recently and these are connected to an interest. As we approach the day it is hoped
increase in vehicles making off without that councillors will all help to make the day
payment from the Co-op petrol station. He a success. We just need some fine weather!
advised everyone to check their vehicles
before leaving home. ● Cllr. Sharp has now pruned all the trees in the
Orchard (just north of the children’s play
● Most recently there had been a theft of cash area) but two trees are missing and two
from the Post Office and a burglary at broken. She had carried out research and
Attwell’s Newsagents. Nothing was taken at found the best price for replacement fruit
Attwell’s but around 4am on Sunday morning trees and it was agreed that these should be
Mr. Attwell disturbed two men who had purchased. She also suggested that to
removed the glass in the front door and were prevent damage in the future a small sign
trying to climb in. The Chairman expressed should be placed there prohibiting ball
concern that despite the police being called games in that part of the field. This was also
at the time no-one attended until PCSO agreed. Cllr. Sharp was thanked for the work
Butterworth came on duty later that she has been doing to improve the orchard
morning. His attendance was much and other green areas in the village.
appreciated by Clive and his staff but the
Chairman said she would write to Kent Police ● In the public question time at the end of the
about this lack of initial response. meeting the lack of street lighting at the end
of Prospect Road was raised and this will be
● There were no County or District Councillors brought to the notice of KCC Highways.
present at the meeting. County Councillor
Hurst did send a written report setting out ● There was a welcome for efforts to retain the
the increases planned in police officers and temporary bridge across the Stour on the
staff across the County and their intention to Marshes. (Unfortunately, further information
focus on county lines drug activity, crime has made it clear that this would not be
prevention, schools and investigations possible.)
amongst other things.
● A resident of Molineux Road thanked the
● The Chairman reminded the meeting that council for the works carried out in their road
there are two vacancies for Parish Councillors to plant trees and improve the verges; sadly,
at the moment and asked all councillors to there are ongoing issues with vehicles on the
encourage anyone who expresses an verges but the chairman appreciated their
interest. acknowledgement and agreed to monitor the
situation.
● The Clerk reported that, after some
difficulties with the All Weather Pitch ● There was then a discussion about seeking
surface, remedial work has been carried out locations to plants more tress in Minster,
and the pitch is now on the FA Register for a whether it be on verges or other open areas.
further 3 years.

22 Minster Matters March 2020

Minster WI

Wine and Wisdom

Saturday 28th March
At Minster Village Hall
7pm for 7.30pm start

Tickets £6 per person
to include Ploughman’s

8 per table
BYO drinks, glasses and cutlery

For tickets please contact Liz -07968
473689

MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY
For March

On all other dates we will normally be flying
the Village flag (look out for our new one!!)
Mar 1st St David’s Day Red Dragon

Mar 9th Commonwealth Union or New Zealand
Day

Mar 10th Prince Edward Union
(56)

Mar 17th St Patrick’s Day Irish Tricolor

March 2020 Minster Matters 23

PCSO REPORT
Welcome to my crime
prevention advice slot. I
would like to draw your
attention to incidents of
fraud which are getting
more and more frequent
with persons calling you
on the phone. These calls
are commonly directed

towards elderly persons perhaps living on their
own. They usually call claiming to be bank staff,
police officer or other officials claiming there
has been a fraud on your account and that you
will need to take urgent action. They are very
convincing. It has been known for them to say
you may be committing an offence if you do
not co-operate. This is not the case it is a SCAM.
Remember the bank or police will never

● Phone you and ask for your 4 digit card PIN
or your online banking password.

● Ask you to withdraw money for them
● Ask you to transfer money to a new

account for fraud reasons
● Send someone to your home to collect your

cash, PIN, payment card or cheque book.
If you get a call like this hang up and wait a few
minutes for the line to clear then call your bank
or card issuer to alert them of the scam.
You can also contact Action Fraud on
03001232040 or use their reporting tool at
www.actionfraud.police.uk
If you have any concerns about this type of
crime feel free to speak to me when you see
me out and about. Or call 101 and ask me to
contact you.

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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

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01843 447 692 Deposit against damage (evening parties) £100

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24 Minster Matters March 2020

Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking? Minster Playhouse
Prompt Corner
What’s not cooking, more like! Writing this, just after the
loss of power from Storm Ciara, and still without Duets by Peter Quilter, our May Play for
broadband (very 1st world problem, but still annoying), I 2020, is now in rehearsal and going well
was thinking of good food that could be made without with a strong cast.
cooking, if you live in an area of Kent without mains gas. This is a play with four pairs of characters,
This recipe is simplicity itself, especially if you keep mixed and four crucial moments ...
berries/summer fruit in your freezer, although one is Jonathan and Wendy are on a blind date
advised not to open it during a power cut. But do you and hoping to get it right this time even
always do as you are told? though they've never got it right before…
Barrie is not really interested in women,
Mixed Berries and Greek Yoghurt but Janet sees that as no reason to stop
per glass: trying…
good handful of mixed frozen berries Shelley and Bobby have decided to
dessertspoon of Framboise holiday in Spain to finalize their divorce
Greek yoghurt whilst drowning in cocktails…
muscovado sugar and Angela is marrying for the third time,
to the dismay of her brother Toby, and
Put the berries in the bottom of each glass, frozen or amidst a barrage of bad omens and a
defrosted (if you like them sweetened, do it now). Pour dress resembling a parachute.
over the Framboise, and add the yoghurt (which could be The result is a gloriously funny
mixed with whipped cream for a richer texture once the examination of the chaotic world of love,
power comes back on). Finally, add the black sugar. relationships and why the grass is never
Leave it for at least half an hour so that the sugar melts greener.
into the yoghurt.

"Quilter's understanding of
human desires and quirks is on
show and probed so endearingly
... A warm and funny exploration
of love and other bruises" ~ Daily
Telegraph.

Check my blog for more recipes: The show runs at the Village Hall
https://katespuddings.blogspot.co.uk from Wednesday 13th to
Both of my cookbooks are available from COSI in
Wincheap, or Lower Hardres Farm Shop, raising money Saturday 16th of May at 7.30pm.
for charity. The Box Office is open on
07501 894381

www.minsterplayhouse.co.uk

March 2020 Minster Matters 25

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

Saturday 7th March at 8pm
ODE TO A LOUNGE LIZARD
Jamie Moore celebrates the life and times of a lounge lizard. Stories and music spanning almost fifty years attempt to
dispel the pejorative image of this most misunderstood creature.
Tickets: £10 paid in advance/Friends, £12 doors. “unreserved table seating”

Sunday 8th March at 6.30pm
Merry Opera present
“Don Giovanni” by Mozart
Directed by John Ramster, with music direction by Gabriel Chernick. English translation by Amanda Holden
Tickets: £15 paid in advance & Friends, £17 on the doors.

Saturday 14th March at 7.30pm
Budapest Café Orchestra
“Back by popular demand, the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European
gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet…” TIMES
Tickets: £14 paid in advance/Friends, £16 on the doors.

Sunday 15th March at 7.30pm
In association with POW! 2020
RULA LENSKA “From Dzikow to Willesden Green”
Rula Lenska’s one woman show From Dzików to Willesden Green is a one-hour piece of theatrical storytelling, in which
Rula tells her mother’s extraordinary life story - from her early years as a Polish Countess, via Ravensbruck concentration
camp, to life as a refugee in post-war London. Based on interviews her mother gave to BBC Radio 4 in the 1980s, the
show is a verbatim piece, using storytelling, music and projections from the family photo album.
Tickets: £16 paid in advance/Friends, £18 on the doors.

Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm
QUENTIN CRISP: NAKED HOPE
Written and performed by Mark Farrelly
Directed by Linda Marlowe
Fresh from its Off-Broadway debut and milestone 100th performance, Mark Farrelly’s hugely acclaimed solo play comes
to the Sarah Thorne Theatre. From a conventional upbringing to global notoriety via The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin
Crisp was one of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century. Openly gay as early as the 1930s, Quentin spent
decades being beaten up on London’s streets for his refusal to be anything less than himself. His courage, and the
philosophy that evolved from those experiences, inspire to the present day.
Tickets: £15 paid in advance/Friends, £17 on the doors.

Sunday 29th March at 7pm
“Stepling “
Stepling is a unique band blurring the boundaries between music and dance with an original blend of tunes, step & clog
dance, and song inspired by English traditions. Their debut album Leap was released in 2018.
Tickets: £10 paid in advance/Friends, £12 on the doors.

Book by calling 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 how to book On-line.

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What’s On… VILLAGE VOICES MINSTER &
MONKTON
MINSTER & MONKTON Every Wednesday Evening GARDEN CLUB
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday 18 March
Royal British Legion at the Village Hall
61 Augustine Road Salvation Army Hall *2.30pm*
Tothill St., Minster
EVERY WEDNESDAY Mini Show, Plant Sales,
2.00pm - 4.00pm £1.50 per session Table Quiz
Come and join us
for a game of Bingo *All Welcome* MINSTER WI
ALL MEMBERS and If you enjoy singing
we’d love to see you there Tuesday 10 March
bona-fide guests welcome No need to be able to read music 7.30pm Village Hall
Phone 821471
and no auditions
CLIFFMSOENRDNICNOGFFEE
villagevoiceschoir.org.uk
Every Thursday
from 10.30am ‘til 12 BINGO EVENINGS ‘It Isn’t Over Yet’
Village Hall, Cliffsend
MINSTER & MONKTON ROYAL Penny Gimes - Minster Parish Councillor
Hot and cold drinks, BRITISH LEGION
homemade cakes and biscuits Ring Liz on 07968 473 689
EVERY TUESDAY
Just make a donation, www.minsterthanetwi.org.uk
no set prices. @ 7.30pm
All Members Welcome

Minster Art & Craft Group

We meet at the Old Schools every Monday morning from 9.00am to 12.30pm.
We are a friendly and sociable non-teaching group ranging from artists to all types of crafters, all of whom are ready to

give help and advice if requested. The charge per week is £2.00 to cover the hall etc and includes refreshments.
You are welcome to come along for a free morning session to see what we are doing.
Any queries - call Ann on 01843 821 152

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS FOR MARCH - Enquiries: Eric James 01843 821 744
www.minstervillagehall.uk

AM PM EVE COMMITTEE ROOM

Tai Chi Minster Badminton

VH Bowls Group W.I. Darts (pm)

Ladies Badminton Minster Badminton
Active 4 Life & Pilates

(Not 19th or 26th)

Dance Classes Arts & Crafts (am)

VH Bowls Group

Wednesday 4th Thanet Quilters (am & pm)

Saturday 7th Children’s Party

Monday 9th 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

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March 2020 Minster Matters 29

Church News and Service Times (BCP = traditional language)

The Catholic Parish of St Mary Magdalene Monkton St Mary the Virgin, Minster
Ramsgate and Minster Sunday Services in Reverend Richard Braddy
Father Christopher Basden MARCH
Tel: 821 250
592 071 1 10.15am Holy Communion Sunday Services in
Saints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church
8 10.15am Family Worship MARCH
72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate 1 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
www.saintethelberts.com 15 10.15am Holy Communion and Annual
Mass each day ay 9.00am 10.30am Family Praise Service
Meeting
and Sunday at 10.00am 6.00pm Compline sung by Sisters of
Mothering Sunday Minster Abbey at St Mary’s
in Minster Abbey
For other Catholic Services please 8 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

see Minster Abbey below 10.30am All-age Worship with Holy
Communion
Minster Abbey 22 4.00pm Seamark Service-new worship
15 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
www.minsterabbeynuns.org for all
10.30am All-age Worship
The Abbey Chapel is open for 29 10:00am Service at St Nicholas for
Mothering Sunday
prayer throughout the day our group of Churches - No 22 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Lauds: 8.30am Service at Monkton today
10.30am All-age Worship with Holy
Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am Wednesday Mornings Communion
Mid day prayer 12.10pm at St Mary’s Minster
Vespers 6.00pm 10.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 29 10.00am Service at St Nicholas for our
Compline 7.50pm followed by refreshments
(followed by Silent Prayer) group of Churches - No
Holy Communion at Home Service at St Mary’s today
All our visitors, not only Christians is available for anyone
who is unable to access A group for children and young people -
but people of all faiths and spiritual ’Connections’-meets during Services on the
Minster or Monkton Church second and fourth Sundays; otherwise we all
tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ Telephone 821 250 or 822 428
worship together
(rule of St. Benedict) are warmly

welcomed to join us in prayer,

in our beautiful monastic chapel.

Minster Corps, The Salvation Army Captains Luke & Katy Johnson

Church & Community Centre 01843 822 308 or 825 178

[email protected]

11 Tothill Street, Minster CT12 4AG [email protected]

A Christian Church and Registered Charity No 214779 and in Scotland SC009359

Weekly Activities

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
2.15pm Friendship Club 9.30am Sunny Tots
(Birth to 5yrs)(Term time only) 2.00pm Home League 9.15am Prayer Group

Sunday - 10.30am Family Worship

30 Minster Matters March 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
for tennis, volleyball and netball.
Bookings i.e. when the MUGA is TDC now require payment for replacements
(unless they can be repaired)
unavailable to the public See their website here:
will be published weekly on the board next
to the main information sign at the www.thanet.gov.uk/services/waste-and-recycling/
entrance gate.
To make a booking please contact the or ring
Parish Clerk. Customer Services on 01843 577 115

Email: [email protected] Minster Day Nursery
Tel: 01843 821 339
and Out Of School Club
Please book at least 48 hours in advance
CALLING ALL PARENTS/CARERS LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE
MINSTER A.W. SPORTS PITCH
15hrs FREE per week during term time for 3 and 4yr olds
Now taking bookings - Office hrs 0900 - 1200 Mon - Fri
Hire Times and Prices Warm and Friendly Environment OFSTED Registered
Fully Qualified Staff Open 7.30am - 6.00pm
Monday-Friday
09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 15:00hrs to 21:00hrs Before and After School Care Ages 6 months - 11 years

Saturday & Sunday 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs Quality Care and Safety Provided Age Appropriate Rooms
Price Structure
Breakfast, 2 course HOT Lunch and HOT Tea Provided
* Full Pitch : £43 hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £30 hour
Half Pitch : £30 hour (1 five a side pitch) Morning and Afternoon Healthy Snacks

* A 10% discount will be given to Minster clubs and residents FREE for TWO places available
booking the ‘Full Pitch’ option only.
To Find Out More And Book Your Place
To book this facility please contact the Parish Clerk,
Parish Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EA 01843 821 482
Molineux Road, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4PS
01843 821 339
[email protected]

Registered Charity 1110919

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Open to visitors from 10am to 3pm daily. MINSTER Boilers & Gas Appliances
Annual Servicing &
Guided tours of the Church and Tower are RESIDENTS Repairs
available upon request. Tours for larger Central Heating Design
groups are also available outside of the Introducing your local & Installation
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Please email [email protected] plumbing and All work Guaranteed
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March 2020 Minster Matters 31

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