Minster Matters - Issue 229 - October 20

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Minster Matters IssueNumber229 : October2020
ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD Audio - Issue 137)
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Black-Brown Waste & Recycling Blue-Red-Brown Dates for Your Diary
Copy Date for Next Issue - FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER

Route A | Route B Route A | Route B EDITORIAL

09 / 23 | 02 / 16 / 30 October 02 / 16 / 30 | 09 / 23 You will probably notice the magazine
is a bit thinner than normal, due mainly
06 / 20 | 13 / 27 November 13 / 27 | 06 / 20 to the lack of anything happening in

Dry Cell Battery Collections: Attwells, Library

Copy for any issue of MINSTER - How To Find Us and around Minster, but we remain
Minster Matters confident the situation will start to
For those looking to use a Sat Nav
must be received (at the very latest !!) to locate the Village

by the 3rd Friday of the preceding month the Library at 4A Monkton Road improve especially if everyone abides

Copy date for next issue shown at top of is the approximate Centre of the Village by the rules.
‘Diary of Dates’ on right of this page and the postcode there is CT12 4EA

www.minstermatters.uk GPS/OS Map co-ordinates for the If you read Gwen’s War Years in a
[email protected] Village Square are TR 309 647 previous issue you may be interested

51.33 N, 1.33 E or 51° 20’ N, 1° 18’ E

Co-Editor: Ray Owen ~ 07864 345 019 Useful Numbers and Contacts in the item on page 17 which is an
Co-Editor: Amy Murray ~ 07519 704 254
Thanet STD Code : 01843 unexpected follow up to the
[email protected] Community Warden
[email protected] Karl Aylett 07811 271 299 publication of her article.

Editorial Team: PCSO: Adrian Butterworth 07966 308 781 We thank everyone who offered to

Amy Murray Accounts 07519 704 254 Police: 101 (for reporting anything except emergencies) take on the vacant delivery round last
Emergencies: 999 or 112
Ray Owen Accounts & 07864 345 019 Thanet District Council: 577 000
Diane Harris Advertising 826 048 Orbit Housing: 0800 678 1221 month but now we are looking for a
Advertising Community Dog Warden: 577 580 couple of people to take on 2 further
Salvation Army Hall: 825 178 rounds in the village, see the item on
Diane Cotterill Snappy via Editors Library: 03000 41 31 31

You can leave hard copy for us at the Library Doctor’s Surgery: 821 333 page 5 for details.
or send it via snail mail to:
Minster Matters (appointments only, 8.00am -10.00am)

c/o Library & Neighbourhood Centre, Patient Liaison Group: 821 200 INDEX 20
4A Monkton Road, Vets: 825 999 Kate’s Pudding Recipe
Post Office: 821 291
Minster-in-Thanet CT12 4EA Minster School: 821 384
Fax: 07011 979 875 Village: www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk Flag Flying Diary 22
Show: www.minstershow.org.uk
Church Notices 18 & 28

Advertising Rates (per month) Freegle: http://freegle.in/thanet Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Bookings 30

Page Size 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 Full Mobility Scooters & Wheelchairs etc. All Weather Playing Surface 30
(to loan): 07864 345 019
B&W Single £12 £24 £48 £96 £192 Venues available for Hire
St Mary's Church Guided Tours 30

B&W min of 6 £7.50 £15 £30 £60 £120 John Spanton Pavilion (in Rec) Minster Parish Council
All Weather Sports Pitch & MUGA next Meeting will be held on:
Colour Single £13.50 £27 £54 £108 £216 Tuesday 6 October @ 7pm
bookings for all of the above venues via via Zoom - contact Clerk for details
Colour Min of 6 £11 £22 £44 £88 £176
Parish Office 821 339 Members of the public are welcome to attend and can
Sizes quoted above are approximate Old Schools: bookings via arrange to speak to the Council through the Clerk or by
Pat Hogben 822 082 requesting the Chairman before the start of the meeting.
Payment for Advertising is ‘In Advance’ or email: [email protected] There is also a 15 minute period at the end of each full
Late payment for advertisements Village Hall: bookings via council meeting for the public to be able to ask questions.
will mean they are omitted Eric James 821 744 Copies of the Agenda are available from the Clerk and
from the next issue Neighbourhood Centre Meeting Room: are posted in the Library. Clerk to the Council is Mrs Kyla
bookings via Library 03000 41 31 31 Lamb (Asst Clerk: Clare Wilsdon) and the Council Office
Cheque's payable to ‘Minster Matters’ Jemima’s Tea Room (Eve & Sun) bookings is normally open from:- 9.30am to 3pm weekdays;
via Brenda Bradley 07455 588 624 however due to commitments that require staff leaving
A full copy of our Terms and Conditions the office it is better to ring first to ensure the office is
are available from our website MM Subscriptions manned.
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non- residents, worldwide. Email: [email protected]
The Editors accept all advertisements, articles and notices
in good faith and actively encourage the support of the Next Meeting: Tuesday 3 November
local traders and services. Meeting dates can be found at
However, we cannot be held responsible for the quality www.minsterparishcouncil.org.uk
of goods or services offered.
Please mention the magazine when replying to advertisers. Payments quoted below are in advance Pavilion Hire
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not copy our advertisers information to the audio CD’s. Single Issue £2.40 CD £2.20 Recreation Ground
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December, inclusive. Costs to an overseas address are available children’s parties, etc.
Disclaimer: The Editors reserve the right to alter, omit or on request, and we will be pleased to quote
hold over copy as they see fit. Views expressed herein are for this service. Our mailing details are Seating for 60-70, kitchen facilities.
strictly those of their author and do not necessarily agree shown in the left hand column on this page. Ideal for all family occasions!
with those of the Editors and/or the editorial team. Bookings via Parish Council Office
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October 2020 Minster Matters 3

THANET COMMUNITY HOUSING

3 New Eco-Friendly homes for affordable rent in Minster?

There is a piece of land in Minster off St Mary’s Road that has planning permission for

3 small bungalows. It sits, concreted over, unloved and unused. It is owned by Thanet

District Council (TDC). There has also been talk of turning it into a car park.
Recently Thanet Community Housing were invited by TDC to look at the site to see if

we could build the bungalows for Minster residents. We have visited the site several

times and taken a builder to look at it too. This builder has experience of building

community projects on very tight budgets. He built The Llewellyn School at Quex Park. NORTHROP SERVICES
Thanet Community Housing are confident they could raise the money to build three
small eco-friendly bungalows on this site to be rented to Minster residents at a locally KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
affordable rent. Tiling, Plastering
We need just two things to kick start this project. Firstly, we need you, residents of
Minster, to tell us that you want this to happen and you can do this by taking our online & General Maintenance
survey on the projects page on our website. HOME DECORATING
Go to www.thanetcommunityhousing.org and select the projects page where you will
see a short description of the Minster site and a button to click to take the survey. Interior & Exterior
Secondly, we need TDC to give their go ahead. If you, the residents of Minster, want Local, Reliable & Experienced
this to happen and tell us by taking our online survey you will be helping to make this
Contact Paul or Tracy
01843 823 646

project happen. TDC will see that the project has your support. If you have any

questions you can email us at: [email protected]
Thanet Community Housing are a not for profit organization run as a community
benefit society. Any property owned by us remains the property of the community
forever.
If you are interested in finding out more about Thanet Community Housing please see

our website: www.thanetcommunityhousing.org where you can become a member for

just £1 and be a part of changing a derelict site into community housing in your village.
Make sure you have your say on what happens in your community!

MINSTER FIREWORKS DENTURE REPAIRS

Sadly, in view of the Covid-19 restrictions Minster Parish Council � All denture repair work carried out
are sorry that they will not be able to hold the firework display in by a local dental technician
the Recreation Ground this year, however they hope to make it extra
special for 2021. Dentures collected & returned to your
home within 2 hours for just £50.00
� Collection and return of dentures

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Zero Tolerance Policy

PATIENT LIAISON GROUP
SEASONAL WINTER ‘FLU VACCINATIONS 2020

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

FOR OVER 65s AND AT RISK PATIENTS:
For those patients who opted for, or could not previously book, a vaccination
clinic will be held on Saturday 10th October from 9.00am to 3.00pm.
A letter is currently being sent out to those eligible patients advising them of
the time of their appointments and should be with you shortly. Please ensure
you keep your letter and bring it with you on the day.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Due to Covid-19 we will be adhering to strict infection control measures

and all patients attending MUST wear face coverings and adhere to social
distancing measures by keeping 2mtrs apart at all times and following the
direction signs indicated.
2. To ensure social distancing measures can be accommodated there will be
NO PARKING AT THE SURGERY.
3. It is ESSENTIAL that you bring your letter with you to the clinic, as it
includes your personal code, without this, WE WILL NOT be able to give you
your vaccination.
If you have any concerns about your eligibility, or mobility issues that could
present difficulties, please contact reception and you will be offered a more
appropriate appointment date and time at specific clinics.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
Please see the “#BE KIND” poster on this page.

RE MINSTER SURGERY A BIG THANK YOU!
GETTING AN APPOINTMENT “RESPONSE” We would like to thank all our patients who have been so kind and thought-
ful throughout this very difficult time for all of us, especially those who very
When will people stop bitching about our efficient surgery. kindly came to the defence of a member our nursing team in the car park one
morning; to those who have expressed support and disgust at the recently
I have never had to wait for an appointment when I’ve been published article, and to those who have written to the editor to express their
anger at such.
in need. Both my late mother and late husband were both
CONTACTING THE SURGERY
treated promptly and with respect which I will forever be We are aware of the difficulty some patients are experiencing trying to ring
the surgery and apologise for this, but unfortunately it is due to
grateful. Thank you. unprecedented demand. For example, in February we had an average of
2500 calls per week, it has now doubled to just under 5000 per week, last
For the information of the moaner, the receptionist is for Monday morning alone we received nearly 1500 calls from patients. We do
have track and trace on our telephone system, so please use our callback
booking people in and making appointments for patients facility, it’s easy to set up, you will not miss your place in the queue, but you
can then hang up and get on with your day - and you WILL be called back!
attending the surgery. They have 3 telephonists on duty to
JUST A COLD? OR IS IT Covid-19? THAT’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE ASKING!
make bookings in the mornings. Main symptoms to look out for: High temperature - hot to touch, back and
front;
If you cannot wait to be telephoned by a doctor because you New unexplained persistent cough; Unusual loss of taste or smell
For further Information please go to: www.gov.uk or www.111.nhs.uk
want to go out, are you really in need to be seen by a doctor?
SURGERY CLOSURE DAYS
Please think again before you slag off the excellent service Please note the surgery will close at 1pm on Thursday 22nd October for staff
training.
we get in Minster. Please ensure that you have sufficient medication to last you during these
times, and of course, please don’t forget to include all the family who may
If you are that unhappy go somewhere else, see how long require repeat prescriptions and check when their medication review
appointment is due.
you have to wait for an appointment then. Should you need to see a doctor when the surgery is closed, please call the
Mrs. M. Smith NHS 111 service direct on 111 to receive non-urgent and confidential advice
and information for you and your family. For urgent or life threatening cases
We know the publication of the letter reference the problems with making appointments please dial 999 as normal.
at the surgery didn’t go down too well with everyone last month, and we apologise for that,
however we would like to thank all of those readers who either telephoned or wrote to us PATIENT GROUP MEETINGS
in support of us having published it, some of whom we know are firm supporters of the Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are currently holding our meetings using
surgery. 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
We do say in our ‘Disclaimer’, published on page 2 of every issue, that the editors/editorial Ken Self on 821200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821049 or email [email protected].
team do not necessarily agree with all we publish, nevertheless we feel that even if the
subject is contentious we should consider publishing it, whether we actually agree with it
or not.

We are drawing a line under any further correspondence on this subject, now that we have
published the letter above, the only one we received, that firmly supports the opposite view.

October 2020 Minster Matters 5

Obituary

In Loving Memory
James (Jim) Quinney who passed away on 18th August 2020
Loving Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad
Shirley and family would like to thank you all for the lovely cards and
tributes
Your kind donations, in his memory, for the Neurological Department
at Canterbury Hospital, who were wonderful caring for him in his last
days, are gratefully received.

My Mum - Sue Woodhead
Mum was actively involved in delivering this magazine for a while, but
she was also the Captain of the Handbell Ringers at the St Mary’s
Church, which she loved and worked at tirelessly, rehearsing and
preparing music sheets etc.
It is with sadness that I inform you that Mum lost her long and
courageous battle with cancer on the 25th August at QEQMH. Her
funeral is taking place on the 22 September at Thanet Crematorium.
We have asked for any donations to be made to Viking Day Unit at
QEQM in her memory. They are a fantastic team and treated Mum for
many years.
Calei Milham

Minster Matters Delivery Rounds
(Monkton Road & Laundry Road)

We are looking for two willing unpaid volunteers to take on
the delivery of this magazine to Monkton Road (from High St
junction to Prospect Road - 70 properties) and the bottom end
of Laundry Road/Bramwell Court area (15 properties).
This will be a monthly commitment and we would deliver them
to you on the 4th Friday of the month, eleven times a year (we
don’t deliver in December).

Interested? Please contact Ray at
[email protected]

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MINSTER

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

CLUB LTD

Following an inauspicious year, we will require the following officers and committee
to operate the club, to take effect at the AGM on Monday 16 November 2020

Peter Gill

Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Committee personnel

The position of Treasurer and Secretary will be appointed by the committee. It is
very important to note that unless people come forward to fill these positions, it is
probable that the club will have to close its doors. The club is an important part of
our village life and would be a tremendous loss to the community. Please
telephone/email Shirley Wood (01843 822469 / [email protected]) for
more information.

WHAT 3 WORDS

What’s this we hear you ask? Well to the uninitiated it is a
mobile app to accurately pinpoint where anything or anyone
is to within 3 metres anywhere across the world. It’s great for

walkers/ramblers who may
need help from the
emergency services but are
unsure as to exactly where
they may be, it’s also good
for reporting the location of fly tipping, and anything else you can think
of where you may need to know exactly where you are.
Over 80% of services in the UK now use what3words, so this seems a
good opportunity to encourage you to download the what3words app
on your phone in case you need to call 999.
You can find a full list of those services that accept what3words here:
what3words.com/news/emergency/three-words-for-a-
faster-emergency-response.
You could also use what3words to report incidents with
organisations like National Grid, Network Rail and the
Environmental Agency:
what3words.com/report-incident-locations-efficiently.
The app is totally free to download and use, you can
download it on iOS or Android.

October 2020 Minster Matters 7

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Based in Manston

Rekindle the love for your furniture. Jemima’s
Think twice before buying new! Tea Room and Boutique

Are your dining chairs looking tired? 77 High St Minster Tel 01843 319206
Sofa/Chair Seats Sagging?
Arm Pads Flat? Come and enjoy our freshly prepared
Headboards & Breakfasts, Lunches and Homemade Cakes
Bedroom Chairs Recovered
Autumn Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.30 - 3.00
For more information or to discuss Saturday 9.30 - 1.30
your requirements, please contact
FULLY LICENSED
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Email: [email protected]

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Tel: 07778 936 451
or 01843 639 651

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MAX CARPET CLEANING COMMUNITY WARDEN REPORT
Hi everyone,
CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY

A completely dry carpet cleaning service! The months are flying by and this month has been a
And that means: - mixed one, sometime months seen to have a pattern to
them, with the same things happening regularly, but this
No more damp or wet carpets! time it’s been varied, from fly-tipping to welfare checks,
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! on behalf of Kent Fire and Rescue, to abandoned cars.
No chance of sticky residues which Speaking of cars, we have had a few incidents of vehicles
can attract the dirt! being damaged by other cars whilst in our local car parks
Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets! and also parked on the street in Minster.
(Upholstery and leather cleaning service available) Luckily, we were able to give information to the owners of the damaged cars due

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Fully Insured

MOBILE to the incidents being witnessed by members of the public, but if you damage a

HAIRDRESSER car, please, do the right thing and leave a note, accidents do happen and that’s
what insurance is for. Remember it is technically the offence of ‘failing to stop’ if

For all your hairdressing needs, you don’t stop and leave insurance details but that’s a matter for the police.
and in the comfort of your own home
That’s it for now.
PPHOONNEEDDIAIANNE:E: Karl
0108148343848040995522oorr0077584462545287913651
I wasn’t going to mention Covid but as I’ve been writing this the situation is
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets,
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome constantly changing, so please follow the advice;
Wash hands - keep washing your hands regularly.
Cover face - wear a face covering in enclosed spaces.
Make space - stay at least 2 metres apart - or 1 metre with a face covering or

Dog MOSSY'S Service other precautions Warden
Karl Aylett Community
Walking and Dog Sitting

Local lady experienced with dogs available for Contact: 07811 271 299 Email: [email protected]
occasional dog walks and lots of one to one
individual attention whilst you are away
PCSO REPORT
Competitive Rates depending on requirements
T.D.C. Boarding Licence ~ Minster Vet Inspected What are scams?
Insured ~ References available
Scams could reach you by post, phone, email, text, when you

Contact : Sarah Mather are using the internet or on social media.

01843 822 946 or 07855 871 484 They will look and sound genuine and usually claim to be

[email protected] from a reputable company, service provider, bank, the police

or a government service such as HMRC. They could even be

PAINTING & DECORATING someone asking for help.

By NIGEL MATHER They will ask you to click a link, call a high-rate telephone
number or encourage you to hand over personal information, bank details, bank cards
Your Local Professional Decorator or even cash. Don’t do it.
Bringing High Quality Decorating
The fake Tesco emails or similar that are offering ‘free vouchers’ during the coronavirus
to your home (or business) outbreak and you are asked to click on a link, which takes you to a convincing looking
Interior & Exterior - No Job too Small

Clean Reliable Service

Free Advice & Problem Solving phishing website that is designed to steal your login, personal and financial information.

Free estimates without obligation   The police, or your bank, will never ask you to withdraw money or transfer it to a

Tel: 822 946 different account. They will also never ask you to reveal your full banking pass-

Mob: 07811 780 492 word or PIN.

24 High St., Minster CT12 4BU   Do not click on links or attachments in unexpected or suspicious texts or emails.

Points to note are:

Pet and Domiciliary Service A- never assume a caller, email or text is genuine.
B- never believe a caller, email or text is genuine.
Going Away? At work all day?

Going into hospital? C- always confirm by contacting a trusted number, family member, friend, your
DAILY VISITS

PADS offers a trustworthy and secure bank’s fraud department or the police to check if it’s genuine.
service for the care of your home and pets

when you are absent

Fully Insured - References on request If you would like some further prevention advice please feel free to contact me.

Please call 01843 850 165 Adrian

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
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

LOGS

Suppliers  of quality wood for You can now enjoy us
open fires and wood burners from the comfort of your HOME!
Barn-stored and seasoned hard wood
Simply visit:
DELIVERY SERVICE
www.cornerhouserestuartants.co.uk/at-home
Contact: 01304 812 522 or 07720 727 224 Stay Safe & Big Love
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THE JAKE PHILPOTT MEMORIAL ROAD MARKINGS
‘RIDE TO REMEMBER’ After some recent gas works in Molineux Road the
yellow markings outside the school needed attention –
This year as everyone knows has been a year of these pictures show the result of that – seems sad the
changes for everyone, some good, but mostly months contractors couldn’t afford the little extra yellow marker
of worry and uncertainty. to renew the whole of those that were damaged!!
Our family weren’t sure if a bike ride, visiting pubs, Thanks to Karen Whybrow for the pictures
would be something people would want to do.
We decided that maybe just our very closest family
would still do it, but our wider family and close friends
were adamant that this wonderful yearly tribute to
Jake HAD to happen, so on Sunday 30th August, it
went ahead, a slightly smaller group (27 riders) set off
and completed a very windy 26 mile round trip.
Luckily the rain held off and we did get plenty of
sunshine too.
This year was no different and we had plenty of
laughter on this the 16th ride, that always is such a
great joy to do (of course socially distancing when
necessary !!)
As we couldn’t finish at ‘The Royal British Legion’ this
year, we ended at Mum’s (Cynthia’s) garden, which
luckily is large enough to put on a great ploughman’s
lunch for everyone. We were joined by more family,
young and old, and had a great time eating and
drinking long into the evening.
We were so glad that everyone wanted to make this
years bike ride, not only possible but, such great fun
under such strange circumstances.
Covid-19 was not going to stop us. Well done and
thank you all.
See you all, and hopefully many more next year for
another ‘Ride to Remember’.
From all the family.

NHS HEARING AID BATTERIES
Taking mid-morning tea with friends a few days ago the discussion moved
round to accessing our local surgery for hearing aid batteries, however it
appears local GP surgeries no longer offer this service.
The question was then asked “So where do we get them from now?”
The reply was that the surgery is telling patients, who enquire, they need
to go to either Westgate or Age Concern, but on later checking the
Internet it was found that most, if not all, of the local hearing aid clinics
are closed due to the present pandemic.

Further investigation however shows there is a possibility of obtaining
them from Hi-Kent in Canterbury, their office is open Monday – Friday,
9am- 4pm and they are at 46 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BE, phone
01227 760 046
Web: hikent.org.uk Email: [email protected]

We are publishing this here in the hope it will save others a wasted call,
or trip, to the surgery only to find they need to go outside of the village
now for new batteries.

If you are unable to travel to Canterbury it is worth contacting Hi Kent
as they may well post batteries to you, we are aware of one elderly lady
in the village who has received batteries from them by post.

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Train Horns! is between 86 and 94 decibels for our mainline
services and between 101 to 109 decibels for high
A number of local residents have been speed services. This is so they’re audible to persons
commenting on the use of train horns in recent on or near the track when the train is up to 400m
months, so this explanation received from South away. This is in compliance with the Rail Safety and
Eastern Railway may be of interest. Standards Board’s guidelines. The sound levels are
tested regularly to ensure they comply with the
I'm very sorry to read that you are being disturbed guidelines in place. While the volume of train horns
by the volume and frequency of the train horns. I has remained the same for some time, there have
can appreciate that this must be been some recent changes to the Railway Rule
annoying, particularly for those who live near the Book, and I believe this is the cause of the recent
railway line at Minster. I'll be happy to address this disturbance. It now means that a 2-second
further here. (minimum) blast of the horn is required at crossings,
and this is probably more noticeable than the
I'd like to start by assuring you that we always aim previous shorter blasts. This ruling applies
to be a good neighbour to people living near a throughout the railway industry.
railway line or station, and we’ll always take steps
to minimise train horn disturbance - provided, of Another factor to take into account is the effects of
course, that we're still operating safely. the ongoing pandemic, with children being off
school and more people either not working or
The train horn is an essential safety device, and our working from home. It's likely that the number of
Drivers are required to sound it between the hours people going for walks has gone up dramatically,
of 06.00 and 23:59. You may feel that this is both and the use of foot crossings will have gone up
too early and too late, but a study undertaken by accordingly. So, in addition to sounding train horns
the Railway Safety and Standards Board in 2015 for a whistle board, drivers must also sound the
found that 64% of near misses on pedestrian horns to warn anyone on or about the line. It could
crossings occurred between 23.00-23.59, and well be, in relation to the increase in the number of
between 06.00 and 07.00. people walking close to railway lines, that Drivers
may be feeling it necessary to make warnings more
There's also a caveat in the Railway Rule Book that frequently. In such instances, where our Drivers
states that Drivers should use the horn at other believe people are waiting at crossings, they are
times, where necessary - this could be if the Driver advised to use a ‘two-tone’ horn, within the RSSB
sees pedestrians or railway employees on or near safety rules, as there is a greater risk of accident,
the track. There may also be occasions where the and very recently we had a very unfortunate
driver feels that the line of vision may be obscured incident where someone walked onto the track at a
- for example, by vegetation - in which case the crossing despite the horn sounding, which
horn may also be sounded. The fact is that new reiterated the importance of using the higher
trains are engineered so well that they are virtually volume ‘two-tone’ horns to minimise this risk.
silent, and even experienced railwaymen get caught
out. The only help the Drivers have is to warn Network Rail are legally responsible for addressing
crossing users that they are coming with the use of the risk to level crossing users and the impact on
their horns. railway neighbours of noise from the infrastructure
they manage. As such any questions or complaints
On the approach to public footpath crossings over related to level crossing operation or from train
railway lines, there are lineside boards to instruct horn use at level crossings should be directed to
drivers to sound the horn (commonly referred to as them for a response. They can be contacted on this
‘whistle boards’). These are generally located website:
around 400m from footpaths and crossings, and https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/conta
it’s mandatory for train Drivers to sound the horns. ct-us/

 As far as the volume is concerned, our train horns
are also set to an industry standard volume, which

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COMMUNITY PROJECT
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS TREE

FOR MINSTER

Covid-19 has had an effect on a lot of villagers over the
last 6 months. We have not been able to go about our
usual business and leisure activities. The tree project
has had its problems as well. Who knew that shops
would not have any shade of green wool for weeks!!!!

However, I now have 2,106 granny squares and I must Through the eyes of Grady Dog -
thank everyone who has taken part. It has been I loved my life in Minster,
fantastic to open my front door and see bags of when down the road I'd go
squares left for me and to walk up to Attwells and with my Mistress Brenda,
collect bags that have been left there. My thanks to all harness and lead in tow
for their continued support. Sometimes we'd do the Marshes,
keeping well from the railway track
I now have nearly enough so could I ask everyone who You can go in a big circle
is in the process of making them to please finish the from church to fields and back.
ones already started and hand them over to myself or We visit Jenny and Karen
Attwells. With less than 100 days till Christmas please at Attwells the shop
take a well earned rest. and Karen would say "Is that my friend Grady"
doing his stop,
It is unfortunate, due to Covid restrictions, that we are His stop off to see
unable to meet up to make the squares into the tree if Karen would have the gravy bone tin she kept
due to the closeness we would have to work. I am there for me
aiming to have the tree erected during the last week in Under the counter there it reclines
November and will let you all know nearer the time. for visiting paws and hungry eyes
Hopefully, everyone will be able to meet around the Oh what bliss to end my walk
tree, if the rules allow, and have a chat and a drink to in The Saddlers Cafe and Bar
celebrate everyone’s hard work. amongst my friends and comrades,
pats and strokes galore
Again, thank you to everyone who has helped make I'd smell my sausage cooking and out it would
this project happen come
Barbara Quittenden succulent and loved as it settled in my tum
A little rest was now intent
Prayer Box - nose between paws A Doggy spent
Salvation Army Spent with happiness supreme
We just want to let as I close my eyes, my paws and dream....
you all know that we Nite nite Grady...
have a Prayer box
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MY WAR YEARS by GWEN HIBBERT – 07938 104 594
UNEXPECTED FOLLOW UP

Gwen says; As a result of us printing her article ‘My War Years’ she
has received a letter from a Mr Ed Des Laurier who comes from
Vancouver B.C. Evidently, Ed has a friend in Margate who visited
someone in Minster where they read Gwen’s article and we believe
the Minster friend knows Gwen.
Gwen says she has nothing to go on but would like that person to
contact her on 821221 in order for her to find out more about Ed.
It seems he is the Grandson of one of the Canadians mentioned in
her article and she would so much like to meet him.
The letter Gwen received reads:
“Dear Mrs Hibbert, A friend of mine has an acquaintance in
Margate who read the Minster magazine, when visiting a buddy in
Minster, about Chartwell.
I was startled about the above as my Grand daddy was around
where you were, all those years ago, and asked me to visit Thirsk,
Coventry and ‘Chartwell’ if I ever visited the UK.
I’ll be passing through Dover which is just up the road from you –
so I thought I just might knock on your door.
Anyway, it goes without saying that Grand daddy survived and
always spoke well about everybody at ‘Chartwell’. “We” are all still
in Vancouver.
Good wishes from Ed Des Laurier”

So, in order to help Gwen with her quest, if you read this and you
are that resident then please do give Gwen a ring.

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This has been cancelled as we can now only have 6 people
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However, the Committee are still wanting to hear about any ideas
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Minster Parish Council Meeting complemented Minster Parish Council on how tidy and
Summary of Meeting clean the recreation ground and playpark are.
District Cllr. Pugh expressed concern at the two
on 1st September, 2020 via Zoom proposed sites for travellers in Thanet and since this
meeting TDC have agreed to reconsider the location of
This was the fourth monthly meeting to be held any such sites. He drew attention to banners hung on
remotely via Zoom and unfortunately national bridges over the road by Extinction Rebellion, which
guidelines recommend that councils continue to hold present a risk to road users, and encouraged people to
meetings remotely for the time being. This does enable report any such banners so that they can be safely
us to carry on with the necessary business but it removed.
certainly does not compare with meeting in person and Cllr. Burden gave an update on enquiries he has been
having local residents present. making about the possibility of a ‘Shed Project’ in
PCSO Butterworth opened the meeting with a Minster. This is a place where people, often men, can
summary of crimes over the past two months. Yet get together and work on practical projects, benefitting
again the rubbish bin in the children’s play area had their mental health and combatting loneliness. This has
been damaged, along with a new sign aimed at been raised in the past but no suitable venue could be
protecting the trees in the community orchard, just found. Cllr. Burden is working to address this and hopes
above the play area; both pointless acts of vandalism to come back with an update next month.
and a waste of public money, so please let PCSO At the end of July residents who live adjacent to the
Butterworth know if you have any information. There Skate Park have been reporting anti-social behaviour;
have also been incidents of criminal damage to this includes playing loud music, shouting and swearing,
vehicles and property in Rose Gardens, Prospect Road, smoking controlled drugs and urinating in the nearby
Petts Crescent and Thorne Road, a theft in Tothill bushes. Over recent years there have been very few
Street and an attempted burglary in the High Street. complaints so this recent change in behaviour is of great
Together with Community Warden Aylett he has been concern to the parish council.
addressing complaints of anti-social behaviour in the This valuable asset provides entertainment for young
skate park and nuisance motor bikes in the recreation people of all ages, especially when other forms of
ground. This has been supported by occasional visits by outdoor activity and sport are not yet available, so the
warranted officers. parish council would not wish to close it. However, it
A demonstration of the varied work of our PCSO is fully accepts that such behaviour has a severely adverse
that he stopped four Eritrean illegal immigrants effect on nearby residents. A meeting has taken place
walking along the High Street having alighted from a with the concerned residents and this was also attended
lorry on the main road; they were duly handed to by Cllr. Pugh. Steps are being taken to tackle various
immigration. aspects of the anti-social behaviour including new
County Cllr. Hurst reported that she had been busy signage and increased attention by our PCSO,
attending many meetings at KCC with regard to Community Warden and parish councillors. Currently
funding issues. we are assessing various options to tackle the problem
District Cllr. Roper reported that TDC have also been on a longer term basis and a large bund or ha-ha is
concerned with funding issues and have spent an extra being considered. District Cllr. Hart and County Cllr.
£5.6m due to Covid 19; a shortfall of £800k will be Hurst offered to visit the site and offer any advice and
covered by reserves. They are also concerned that support they could. This offer was welcomed.
‘Your Leisure’ is experiencing financial problems. TDC Minster Parish Council are considering plans to develop
have been addressing housing matters; they are a parish office in the recreation ground on the site
collating information on properties that have been currently used as a garage. We have consulted with
empty for more than 2 years with a view to them being TDC Planning and will be making a more detailed
brought back into use. In addition, they have brought application in the near future.
East Kent housing back in-house. Cllr. Quittenden confirmed that Manston Airport will
Restrictions are being introduced to stop camper vans remain as an overflow lorry park for Brexit until next
parking overnight in some seafront locations and 170 year.
new signs for cyclists have been erected.
District Cllr. Hart explained that changes to planning *Please note that due to Covid 19
have been implemented to make things run more regulations we will not be able to have our
smoothly, although there are a great many changes that usual fireworks display in the Recreation
we need to make ourselves familiar with. He also Ground. We will make sure that the 2021
display is extra special!

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Winter Visitors

Although we’ve enjoyed a welcome late spell of warm
(hot!) summer weather, the shorter colder days of late
autumn and winter will soon be upon us. Nature has
continued its regular progress during the current
pandemic – and even thrived in the absence of the
usual levels of human activity as we’ve endured
varying levels of ‘lockdown’. Just down the road, at
Monkton Nature Reserve, we can see the signs of the changing seasons.

There appears to be a glut of fruit on many trees and shrubs; together with many
seeds that lack a tasty, colourful covering, these foods are vital for many birds
and mammals as they gradually lose the summer pickings of insect life that is
crucial for breeding success. Hawthorn trees seem to be particularly blessed with
masses of bright red berries, along with good crops of rowan, sloes, holly and
elderberry. Berry-laden trees have often been said to be a sign of a hard winter
to follow but are really an indication of a good spring/summer for another group
of organisms – more fruit has been produced by more insect activity that provides
greater pollination success. Nature responds rather than prepares!

We will soon be welcoming some winter visitors from
the north that will thrive on the autumn fruit bounty.
While familiar birds that rely on insects for food in the
summer (swallows, warblers) head south to Africa
where such food remains plentiful, others arrive from
Scandinavia, Russia and continental Europe – evading
harsher conditions and finding our hedgerows to their
liking, where they rapidly strip the fruits. Winter
thrushes are the most noticeable; the large Fieldfare with its striking chocolate-
brown patches and its smaller cousin, the Redwing, will soon form large flocks
on Thanet’s farmland. Some of our more recognisable birds are also
supplemented by arrivals from elsewhere; in our gardens, many of the Robins
and Blackbirds that we see will be continental migrants.

Our resident Robins, which are fiercely territorial, will
have to compete for food with these interlopers that are
often shyer than our garden friends as they are
woodland, rather than urban, dwellers. Male Robins
continue to sing throughout the winter, hoping to
establish territories in the New Year and offering a
welcome reminder of the sounds of spring and summer.

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Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking?

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make the most of this year’s bounty! This is a very easy
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MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For October

On all other dates we will normally be flying
the Minster Village flag

Oct 3 German Unity German
Day

Oct 9 Duke of Kent (85) Union

Oct 21 Trafalgar Day White Ensign

Oct 24 United Nations United Nations
Day

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We are open for prayer and worship
– join us online or in church!

Services of said Holy Communion in the Wantsum Benefice:

Sunday 4 October Sunday 11 October
9.30 Monkton 9.30 Chislet
10.30 Minster 10.30 St Nicholas

Sunday 18 October Sunday 25 October
9.30 Monkton 9.30 Chislet (non HC)
10.30 Minster 10.30 St Nicholas

Sunday 1 November Sunday 8 November
9.30 Monkton 9.30 Chislet
10.30 Minster 10.30 St Nicholas

Sunday 15 November Sunday 22 November
9.30 Monkton 9.30 Chislet (non HC)
10.30 Minster 10.30 St Nicholas

Sunday 29 November
9.30 Monkton
10.30 Minster

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

7 October 21 October 04 November 18 November

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

Church online - informal worship on our YouTube Channel (Wantsum Benefice) – every Sunday

Daily Newsletter – with reading & reflection and links to other events –
To receive this email: [email protected]

Monday-Friday Morning Prayer 9.00am & Evening Prayer 5.00pm on Facebook Live
Facebook: St Mary’s Church, Minster-in-Thanet or St Nicholas at Wade Church

www.wantsumchurches.org

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

Revd Richard Braddy 01843 821 250 [email protected]

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A season to remember…

All Souls Day – Sunday November 1st
St Mary’s Church Open for Prayer and Lighting a Candle

1.00pm-4.00pm

2020 has been a difficult year in so many ways and there have been times when we have
not been able to mourn the loss of someone we love or know in the usual way. All Souls’
Day is a special time when we can remember a loved one or friend who is no longer with
us and, particularly this year, all those who have died in recent months.
This year, on All Souls’ Day, Sunday 1st November between 1.00pm and 4.00pm St Mary’s
church will be open and you are welcome inside to take a moment to reflect and pray and
light a candle for someone special. There will be a member of the ministry team present
too if you would like someone to pray with or for you.
This will replace our usual ‘Always Remembered’ Service this year.
If you are not able to come but would like us to light a candle in memory of someone please
contact Revd Richard (01843 821250).

Remembrance 2020

St Mary’s Church will sadly not be able to host the Parish Remembrance Service this year.
However we are keen to ensure that there is time and space for people to commemorate
and honour the service and sacrifice of the armed forces community.
The Church will be open on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November between 9.30-3.30pm.
You are welcome to come inside to pause and spend some time; and, if you wish, lay down
your poppy on the war memorial.

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There will be an Act of Remembrance at the Cemetery War Memorial earlier in the day on
Sunday 8 November with limited members of the Royal British Legion, Parish Council, St
Mary’s Church and The Salvation Army. Due to current restrictions unfortunately, this will
not be open to the public.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning.
We will remember them.

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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 BROWN & SILVER FOOD BINS
for clubs, groups and individuals to book
for tennis, volleyball and netball. TDC now require payment for replacements
Bookings i.e. when the MUGA is (unless they can be repaired)
See their website here:
unavailable to the public
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entrance gate. or ring
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