Minster Matters - Issue 218 - October 19

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Minster Matters IssueNumber218 : October2019
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5 Spitfire Museum Live Jazz @ Monkton V/Hall
Dry Cell Battery Collections: Attwells, Library 6 Snowdown Colliery Band & Afternoon Tea
8 Pop-Up Cafe & Information Hub (Final Visit)

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Co-Editor: Amy Murray ~ 07519 704 254 1 Minster Fireworks 3
Thanet STD Code : 01843 2 Charity Choral Concert @ St Mary’s Church 16
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E Amy Brenda Diane Diane
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THANET LIONS CLUB NORTHROP SERVICES
Presents a
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
Charity Choral Concert Tiling, Plastering
Saturday 2nd November
3pm (Doors open at 2.15pm) & General Maintenance
St Mary the Virgin Church, Minster HOME DECORATING

Featuring Interior & Exterior
Thanet Male Voice Choir and our own Village Voices Community Choir, Local, Reliable & Experienced

resulting in a range of musical styles. Contact Paul or Tracy
01843 823 646
Ticket prices: £8 in advance and £10 on the door
Flowers by Vanessa
All ticket money will be split between two good causes,
Bouquets, Baskets,Table decorations,
The Monkton Nature Reserve, Nature Shed Project Weddings or Funerals

and Created with the “Personal Touch”

Minster Matters Mobility Scheme For designs with a difference
Vanessa Fairbrass
Both are small organisations where any money donated (C&G qualified florist)
will have a significant impact.
Rose Cottage, Manor Road,
Tickets are on sale now from both St. Nicholas at Wade CT7 0NY
Attwells Newsagents and Jemima’s Tearooms.
Book them via Minster Matters on 07864 345 019 01843 847 012 07934 420 837
or ask any of the Village Voices Choristers to book them for you.
There are a very limited number of just 250 available, I can deliver within Thanet & Canterbury
and they will be sold on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Seats will be non-reservable, but allocated to people as they arrive, MALOYS MOWERS
due to the seating arrangements in the Church.
Unit 4 Ebbsfleet Farm, Jutes Lane, Minster CT12 5DL
This is definitely one not too miss!
Tel: 01843 825 000
STOP PRESS: Village Voices Community Choir will be auditioning for
Britain’s Got Talent the following day; 2pm at the ExCel in London !!!! FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY NEEDS

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Book now to avoid disappointment
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07976 834 250 Tel: Free Consultations
Free Refreshments
Many other 824 000 Closed Mondays/Tuesdays

Beauty Treatments

available
Call for details or go to
www.beauty-bug.co.uk

(Minster based business)

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Pawfection Hair by PATIENT LIAISON GROUP
Nikki
Dog Grooming Service SEASONAL WINTER ‘FLU VACCINATIONS
All Breeds Welcome Professional Hairdressing Vaccination Clinics for all patients will be held on Saturday 26th October
brought right to your door from 9.00 am and 1.00 pm. Appointments are available and can be made
Kind Professional Service in the usual way via the surgery. Eligible and “at risk” patients will receive
Fully Insured I am a local mobile a text reminder or letter and will be invited to make an appointment.
hairdresser with over 20 FOR ST. NICHOLAS PATIENTS ONLY: A clinic will be held in the Village
Professionally Trained Hall on Friday 1st November but appointments MUST be booked in
years experience advance.
Gemma & Sandie If you have any concerns about your eligibility or availability of the
69 High Street, Minster, Professional Services vaccination, especially if you are over 65, please contact the surgery.
at reasonable prices
CT12 4AB OUR 10TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Call: Nikki Sutherland “WIN £100 CASH” in our “GRAND CHRISTMAS RAFFLE”
01843 825 841 To celebrate this event, we are offering this as our First Prize, plus many
07834 197 794 other prizes and tickets are on sale NOW! The draw will be made at the
Facebook: Hair By-Nikki Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 23rd November. This is always our most
popular event and we still have a few tables left so please book now to
avoid disappointment. Please see our poster in this magazine for further
details. All proceeds from this event will go towards our new project to
purchase new state of the art “24 hour ECG equipment”.
At present patients have to travel to the Heart Centre at QEQM or even
Ashford for this test and then again for the results if required, whereas
with the new equipment located in the surgery, this can be avoided and
analysis and results obtained much quicker. Further details can be seen on
our notice board in the surgery.

BRILLS DIY Gardening ~ Household DID YOU KNOW?
& Building Supplies Appointments can now be booked on line, on the day (from 8am), and for
www.brills.co.uk Find us on Facebook & Twitter both 2 or 4 weeks in advance. Get “MY GP” App where you can also order
16-18 The Square, Birchington | 01843 845133 | Est 1966 prescriptions, make or cancel appointments plus many other facilities.

Ronseal Fence Life 5ltr £6.99 - Slabs 450x450 £2.55ea MISSED APPOINTMENTS - STILL THE SAME!
Decking 6” £2.25 mtr - Sleepers 2.4mtr £19.95 ea Last month 37 patients did not attend their doctor’s appointment and 39
did not attend their nurse’s appointment, so that’s still 76 patients wasting
4”x2” Tanalised £2.19 mtr - Waney Fence Panels from £10.99 valuable appointments and time. With the average cost of £160 per
appointment that’s over £1200 of wasted NHS funds. DON’T NEED IT -
PAINT MIXING MACHINE; CARPET CLEAN HIRE; KEYS, GLASS & TIMBER CUTTING SERVICE CANCEL IT! KEEP FORGETTING - GET TEXT REMINDER SERVICE.

Dulux Smooth Masonry Paint 7.5ltr £22.99 FRIENDS AND FAMILY SURVEY
Thank you to all those patients who take part and please continue to do
Dulux White Matt Emulsion 7ltr £15.99 so. We welcome all your comments, because any feed-back, good and
bad, can help us to continually improve our service to all our patients. Last
Crown White Matt Emulsion 7.5ltr £13.99 month we received 234 patient responses to “Would you recommend our
Berger White Matt Emulsion 10ltr £19.99 Practice” and are as follows: Extremely likely/Likely - 86%; Extremely
unlikely/Unlikely - 4%; Unsure/Don’t know - 10%.
Everbuild White or Clear Silicone £2.99
SURGERY CLOSURE DAYS
Decorators Caulk Tubes £1.49 Please note that the surgery will close from 1.00pm onwards on the
following days for staff training: Wednesday 24th October and Thursday
No More Nails Interior Cartridge £3.49 27th November.
Please ensure that you have sufficient medication to last you during these
3 Tread Step Ladder £27.99 times, and of course, please don’t forget to include all the family who may
require repeat prescriptions and check when their medication review
6’ x 6’ Heavy Duty Trellis £19.99 appointment is due.
Should you need to see a doctor when the surgery is closed, please call the
6’ x 6’ Waney Fence Panels £20.99 NHS 111 Service direct on 111, to receive non-urgent confidential health
advice and information for you and your family. For urgent/life
6 x 6’ Closeboard Fence Panel 4 Back Bars £29.99
threatening cases please dial 999 as normal.
6’ x 5’ Closeboard Fence Panels 4 Back Bars £28.49
PATIENT GROUP MEETING
Godwins Multi-Purpose Compost 3 bags £10.00 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 contact Ken Self on 821
Levington Multi-Purpose Compost 3 bags £12.99 200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821 049 or email [email protected].

Miracle Grow Compost 2 bags £9.00

Godwins Bark Chips 3 bags £12.00

Webb Electric 33cm Rotary Lawnmower £69.99

Webb 18” Petrol Self Propelled Lawnmower £219.99

Flymo Visimo Electric Rotary Mower £69.99

Bosch Electric Rotar 34R Mower £99.99

210 litre Water Butts £29.99

100 litre Water Butts £19.99

Evergreen Complete 4in1 360m2 £19.99

Bulk Bags 20mm Shingle £49.99

Galvanised Incinerator £19.99

8’ x 4’ 18mm O.S. Board £25.99

8’ x 4’ 11mm O.S Board £15.99

~ Builders Barrow £39.99 - Aggregates - Shingles ~

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

October 2019 Minster Matters 5

PCSO’s REPORT MASSIVE TURNOUT FOR
15th MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE FOR JAKE
Welcome to my crime
prevention advice slot. I would On this the 15th Memorial Bike Ride for JAKE, we could
like to draw your attention to not have been more overwhelmed by the support from
incidents of fraud. We are our family and friends. As always a great turnout for
getting more and more calls this special yearly event, but as this would have been
from people who have been the year Jake turned 30 we hoped it would somehow
duped online and through be more special than other years and OMG we were
phone scams. These incidents are mainly directed not wrong.
towards elderly persons perhaps living on their own but The weather was absolutely amazing, everybody was
not always. They use a number of differing tactics and in great spirits and determined to make the day one to
people have lost many thousands of pounds. They are remember, more youngsters joined us this year, Cobi,
very convincing and will offer you a product that is too Josh, Jake, Harry, Misty and Macey.. who did the whole
good to be true. It has been known for them to say you ride, were brilliant,.. Ryder, Archer, Dawson and all the
may be committing an offence if you do not co- little ones joined us at the Grove Ferry where they were
operate. This is not the case it is a SCAM. kind enough to let us have a picnic on the lawn. As
always thanks to Alan and Anne for the recovery
Remember the bank or police will never truck(not needed but vital) and Alex for the water
● Phone you and ask for your 4 digit card PIN or bottles in his truck. Special thanks to Cynth (Mum) and
your online banking password. Auntie Doreen for the amazing ploughman’s and picnic,
● Ask you to withdraw money for them and after a fantastic day of fun laughter and just
● Ask you to transfer money to a new account for amazing people, we finished the day at the British
fraud reasons Legion where the fun went on long into the summer
● Send someone to your home to collect your
cash, PIN, payment card or cheque book. evening.
● A perfect day to
remember Jake.
If you get a call from a number you do not recognise As always to
you may want to ignore it. If it is a genuine call they will everyone who
leave a message or send you a letter to confirm the gives us their
nature of the call. support, we are
If you think you have been affected by a scammer you so grateful and
can also contact Action Fraud on 03001232040 or we hope to see
use their reporting tool at www.actionfraud.police.uk you all again next
If you have any concerns about this type of crime feel year. It wouldn't
free to speak to me when you see me out and about. be the same
Or call 101 and ask me to contact you. without you,
thank you all xxx

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MAX CARPET CLEANING MINSTER W.I.

CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY At our September meeting we had Lorraine who gave us an
interesting and informative talk and demonstration on styling
A completely dry carpet cleaning service! using one of our members as the model.
And that means: - Dates for the diary
OCTOBER
No more damp or wet carpets! 08/10/19 WI meeting-History of Chocolate-Cocoa Belle
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! 12/10/19 Trip to Walmer Castle with afternoon tea
No chance of sticky residues which All Welcome to any of our meetings every second Tuesday of the month 7.30pm
can attract the dirt! in the Village Hall.
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO Cynthia Neville
DVSA Approved Driving Instructor Charlie George
Minster Garden Club Doreen Golder
s DBS checked Autumn Show Winners

Lessons for beginners through to refresher Fred Fright - won 5 cups for his
Pass Plus and Motorway tuition Vegetables and Fruit

Beginners special: First 4 hours £60! Fred Cuthbert - for Chrysanthemums
Enquiries at www.in-to-gear.com Cynthia Neville - for Potted Plants
Call Richard on 07753 449 866
Doreen Golder - most points in Home
Find us on Facebook at IntoGearDriving Economics

MOSSY'S Charlie George - for Dahlias

Dog Walking and Dog Sitting Service Fred Fright
Local lady experienced with dogs available for
occasional dog walks and lots of one to one
individual attention whilst you are away
Competitive Rates depending on requirements

T.D.C. Boarding Licence ~ Minster Vet Inspected
Insured ~ References available

Contact : Sarah Mather
24 High Street, Minster
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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E K Handyman Lashes by Lydia

All your DIY needs catered for Qualified Lash Technician
incl. flat packs, decorating, Offering Classic Lash Extensions
Full Set £30.00 Infill £20.00
kitchen and bathroom fitting, Working From Home - Minster Based
all types of flooring.
Tel: 07902 875 846
No job too small. Free Estimates
[email protected]
Tel: 07778 936 451
or 01843 639 651 Jemima’s
Tea Room and Boutique

77 High St Minster Tel 01843 319206

Come and enjoy our freshly prepared
Breakfasts, Lunches and
Homemade Cakes

Open Monday to Friday 9.15 - 4.30
Saturday 9.15 - 3.00

FULLY LICENSED

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Unparallel Careers! Stephen Gold and experienced a roller coaster ride to
success as a writer and producer of spectacular action
Bowie & Me shows in international theme parks and arenas.

by Bowie recovered from his addictions and went on to
do his best work in the 80s while Stephen Gold was
Stephen Wyatt-Gold meeting an altogether different Ziggy in Africa, sharing
time with Popeye & Olive Oyl in Dubai, and travelling to
Public Book Launch Hawaii with Billy Paul.
8th October 2019 at 6pm
Note: In the 1970s
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Stephen also owned the
El Ranchero coffee
Minster (Ramsgate) shops in High Street,
Margate and Mortimer
Margate beat group The Lower Third came into Street, Herne Bay. He
being early in 1962 and finally died late in 1966. Over its had a house in Margate
fairly short existence the group played local halls, London until the early eighties.
clubs and national tour venues. During that 5 years it saw
in its line-up four drummers, three bass players, two Contact: [email protected]
guitarists, one pianist and four singers. Out of all those that,
at various times, contributed to the fun only two went on Based in Manston Village
to spend the rest of their lives in music and show business. Reupholstery Service available
Cottage Suites, Chaise Longue,
The first to strike out from the group was Margate Fireside Chairs, Dining Chairs,
born Robin Wyatt (later Stephen Gold and later still
Stephen Wyatt-Gold) and the second was David Jones Footstools, Headboards etc.
(soon to be David Bowie). This is the story of the first, an Sagging Seats, Flat Armpads,
ambitious showbiz journeyman, set against the rise and rise
of the second who has a story already well documented in Water Marks on Cabinets,
numerous works of literature. Tables, Chests of Drawers

From those heady days of the early sixties until the Help May Be At Hand!!
arrival of the new century their career paths could not have I also make
become more diverse. Success came early to David Robert
Jones and was followed by a roller coaster ride through Luxury Children’s Chairs
drugs, a failed marriage and, at times, unremarkable record and Sofas for small breeds of
releases but he was always near the crest of the loop.
Dogs and Cats
For Robin Stephen Wyatt success was more elusive
and the roller coaster ride was long and sometimes stuck Phone: 01843 491 452
at the bottom of the dip. Guitarist, singer, songwriter,
cowboy, agent, producer, restaurateur, scriptwriter, Email: [email protected]
manager and even a bear. A fascinating journey!

The book is a personal memoir covering four decades
of life in the entertainment industry starting with the
excitement of the 60s 'London scene' and then to luxury on
board the world's most famous cruise liner. It covers
Arabian nights, African safaris, romance, relationships,
military manoeuvres and several world tours. Sharing a
stage with Morecambe and Wise, drooling over Susan
George and seeing in the New Year with Ronnie Corbett.
It ends at the turn of the 21st Century when he bailed out
and retreated to France.

The memoir takes a sometimes 'tongue in cheek' look
at how two careers started from the same place and, over
time, diverged spectacularly. It details the 'rise' of Robb
Wyatt while the world witnessed 'The Rise and Fall of
Ziggy Stardust'. A decade later Robb Wyatt became

October 2019 Minster Matters 9

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

10 Minster Matters October 2019

MINSTER ARMBOUTS-CAPPEL
TWINNING ASSOCIATION

Yet another successful Quiz Night on Saturday 7th September where a 100 MINSTER POST OFFICE
people gathered at the Royal British Legion to enjoy a night of challenging and
fascinating questions compiled by Ian and assisted by Christine to test our little Opening Times 821291
grey cells. At half time we enjoyed a delicious buffet provided by Gail and her
team and we would like to give a big thank you to all the staff for their hard work. Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
Our next Quiz will now be after Christmas, so do look out for date and details Sat 8am - 1pm
in this magazine or on posters around the village. . Mails
On Friday 25th October we will be holding our AGM in the Neighbourhood . Travel Money
Centre above the library at 7.30 pm, all are welcome to attend. If you are free . Money Gram
why not come along and find out what the Twinning Association is all about, you . Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
might be tempted to get involved. . Motor Vehicle Licence
. Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items
QEQM FASHION & SHOW SUPPER

Tickets are now available for one of the QEQM Hospital League of Friends’ most
popular fundraising events of the year – their Fashion Show & Supper, which this
year will be on Thursday 31st October at 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. at the Winter Gardens,
Margate.
This year there will be a Halloween theme and, once again like last year, amongst
the models will be some of the Hospital’s specialist nurses. The details are in the
flyer (shown on pg12) and to book tickets please ring (01843) 234507, advising
of any dietary requirements.
For more information about the QEQM Hospital League of Friends charity please
check out their page on Facebook or their website www.leagueoffriendsqeqm.nhs.uk

Joyce Millicent Glover

Passed peacefully away 12th September 2019, aged 79 Years.
Joyce will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Barham Crematorium
On Monday 14th October 2019, at 12:00 Noon

Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Joyce to
The Kent Association for the Blind

c/o W. S. Cole And Son Funeral Directors, 17-19 High Street, Minster CT12 4BU
Telephone 01843 821253

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Repairs - Servicing & Accessories October 2019
Computers Built To Specification Autumn Play
Laptop Sales Very sadly, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Playhouse

For Further Advice & Help Autumn Play has had to be withdrawn.
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The 40th Anniversary Adult Revue, is now almost fully booked.

QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH An evening of music and sketches, it is at the Village Hall on Saturday
PROFESSIONAL
19th October at 7.30pm, bring your own food and wine, tables of
David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP
eight people, £8 per person.
All forms of Services and Treatments
available for Foot and Nail care Please book on 07501 894 381

Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe, Pantomime
Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,
This year’s pantomime will be Alice in Wonderland and will run from
Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal
Nail infections, Verrucas, Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th of December in the Village Hall at

Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare 7.30pm with matinees on Saturday in both the morning and afternoon.

We provide personal and reliable treatment in To make an advanced booking for the pantomime please ring the Box
the comfort of your own home, nursing or
residential care home or hospital Office on 07501 894 381

Day, evening, weekend appointments While talking panto, the village’s favourite character, Daisy the Cow,
available by arrangement will be appearing in panto this year in Poole, Dorset and she sends her
love to all the children of Minster
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MOBILE MINSTER BOWLS CLUB
HAIRDRESSER
We nearly did it again!!
For all your hairdressing needs, After an excellent win in the semi-finals at Herne Bay BC the team
and in the comfort of your own home played as well as they could in the final, but came away in 2nd
place. Very well done for getting into the final. Congratulations to
PPHOONNEEDDIAIANEN:E: our Club Captain and Fixtures Secretary for winning the Isle of Thanet
0108148348348040995522oorr0077584462 545287913651 Pairs Competition. We were also runners up in the Jubilee Pairs, a good end to
the season.
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, We all know it's winter time when sickness and colds show themselves. We are
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome not just a bowls club; you can become a social member. We have a lounge area
with comfy chairs and tables, plus an honesty bar if tea or coffee is not your
beverage. You could come and play cards or darts if watching bowling is not to
your liking.
Just sitting and chatting helps you keep in touch and meet people; you don't have
to be lonely; all this in the warmth of the Club.
The BENEFIT of participating in the bowling on our 6 ft wide carpets, is it helps
to keep you fit, it helps your balance, a problem as the years creep up, thus helping
to prevent falls. It is also a form of very easy exercise at the same time keeping
friendship to the fore.
We open at 10.00am ‘til late and the club can be available 7 days a week for
members.
Club contacts are: Keith Jackson 07702 015 527, Frank Foster  01227 741 387
and Glynne Hibbert 01843 821 221.

Thanet Mobile MINSTER BOWLS CLUB COMPETITION FINALS 14/15 SEPTEMBER
Thank you to those competitors and spectators who thanked me for organising
Do you suffer from Clinic
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Live Jazz Night!

Saturday 5th October
Monkton Village Hall

In support of…

RAF Manston
Spitfire & Hurricane
Memorial Museum

£10 per person
(includes ticket & hot supper)
**Bring your own drink please**

Admission by ticket only
Tickets available from
Museum Shop

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Minster Parish Council Meeting ● The Parish Council has already agreed to accept
Summary of Meeting the recent rent increase for the Parish Office but
3rd September, 2019 councillors were asked their views on the request
for an additional £2,200 for maintenance. It was
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the first meeting agreed that negotiations would take place to seek
after the summer break. a reduction and at the same time consider
alternative accommodation. One option would be
● PCSO Adrian Butterworth opened the agenda with to create office space at the sports pavilion so plans
a summary of incidents and crimes over the past will need to be drawn to assess feasibility.
two months. There was an assault in Monkton
Road, possibly a road rage incident but an offender ● The Chairman put forward a proposal to support
has been identified; theft of a motorcycle and an Minster School in their plans to improve the
aggravated burglary in Tothill Street; theft from a outside space at the school. The school is an
motor vehicle in Prospect Road where an offender important part of the village and anything that
has been arrested; damage to a vehicle in Rose would encourage children to play outdoors was to
Gardens; also graffiti throughout the village, but be congratulated. The councillors agreed to
fortunately due to enquires by our PCSO a suspect contribute £500 towards the project.
has been identified. Advice has also been given
regarding the parking linked to the development ● Minster Parish Council have agreed to join with
in Hill House and seven suspicious cold callers have the Royal British Legion to mark the anniversary of
been persuaded to leave the area. the end of WWII. On Friday 8th May 2020, a bank
holiday, there will be a ‘Picnic in the Park’ at the
● Unfortunately, there were no County or District Recreation Ground from 2pm to 7pm. Musical
Councillors present at the meeting. However, Cllr. entertainment will be provided and there will be a
Pugh did send an email in which he explained that bar in the pavilion. Other local groups will be
the Planning Inspectorate will now be dealing with invited to support the event. Further details will be
the application for a Stock Car racing track in published in due course.
Ebbsfleet Lane; as it stands, provisions under The
Town & Country Planning Order 2015 allow the ● Councillors were updated on the increase in
use of any land for not more than 14 days in any security at the Cemetery. After two burglaries this
year for various purposes including motor car and year, when valuable tools were stolen, the council
motor cycle racing. have placed two large secure containers near the
front entrance of the cemetery where they will be
● Cllr Pugh also wanted to reassure everyone that more visible from the road and there will be
contrary to recent media reports, Thanet beaches lighting and CCTV in place.
and sea water are safe for the public.
● Cllr. Quittenden gave an update on his recent visit
● The Chairman thanked everyone who had made to Kent Police HQ where he was impressed by the
the Minster Show such a success this year; it was Operations Centre and its highly trained staff. He
well attended and a really positive reflection of the reinforced the need for all crimes and incidents of
community spirit in this parish. She also welcomed note to be reported to the police to ensure that a
the re-opening of The Bell P.H., both for the benefit true picture of crime is recorded. The good news
of the village and to support the Minster Show. is that 380 new police officers are now being
deployed and more are in the pipeline, as well as
● The Chairman said that the refurbishment of the 20 new PCSO’s.
Pavilion in the Recreation Ground was almost
complete, with the removal of the old bar area, ● In the public question time it was suggested that:
new décor and improved heating system. ○ the council use social media for their survey,
○ that TDC obtain injunctions regarding
● The Clerk reported that the highway works in travellers in the area
Molineux Road were nearly completed and that ○ and that moving the parish office to the
the new/extended yellow lines will be started on pavilion would incur a rate increase.
9th September. Traffic issues often raise concerns
in the village so it was decided that a survey of All were thanked for their contributions.
residents will be carried out seeking views and
possible solutions to current problems.

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MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For Oct/Nov

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

Oct 3rd German Unity Day

GGrriilllleedd FFiisshh Oct 9th Union Duke of Kent’s
SSeeaa BBaassss SSppeecciiaall Oct 21st Trafalgar Day Birthday (84)
iinncclluuddiinngg JJaacckkeett SSppuudd oorr CChhiippss ££77..5500
KKiinngg PPrraawwnnss iinn BBaatttteerr ££33..5500 White Ensign
CCaallaammaarrii RRiinnggss ££33..9900
PPrraawwnn CCoocckkttaaiill ££44..9955 Oct 24th United Nations UN Day

Monday - Saturday 11.00am - 9.00pm Nov 10th Union Remembrance
Nov 11th Union Sunday

Armistice Day

Nov 14th Union Prince Charles
Nov 20th Union Birthday (71)
Nov 30th Saltire
Her Majesty’s
Wedding Ann (72nd)

St Andrew’s Day

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Box Office, Fordoun Road, Broadstairs CT10 2BN T: 01843 863 701

[email protected] - [email protected] – [email protected]

www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk

Patrons - Judi Dench DBE - David Suchet CBE - Julian Fellowes DL
Saturday 5th October at 7.30pmm The Mosaic Cat presents
The Genius of Duke Ellington
Starring Sarah Moule & Christian Vaughan
Sarah Moule (Songs of Scarlett Women; When Peggy met Ella) celebrates 'The Duke' with a collection of his greatest songs and those of his right-hand man Billy Stray-
horn while throwing in a couple of rarely heard gems. From 'It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing' to 'Mood Indigo' and ‘Take The A Train’ this upbeat and
swinging show looks at the man behind the music, delving into the private world of this most mysterious genius and giant of 20th Century music. Tickets: £12 paid in
advance/Friends, £14 doors. (Unreserved table seating)

Sunday 6th October at 4pm:
Bradstow Symphony Orchestra in Concert.
The inaugural concert of Thanet's new resident symphony Orchestra.
The Orchestra began as a small ensemble accompanying The Bradstow Singers in their concert seasons, and now has expanded in order to put on their own concerts
combining "classical favourites" with new music by living composers.
Tickets: £10 advance/Friends, £12 doors. (Unreserved seating)

Saturday 12th October at 7.30pm
“Choice Grenfell”

Kick In The Head are proud to present a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the loss of the great, unremittingly genteel, comedienne and monologist, Joyce Grenfell.
Choice Grenfell is a wonderful tribute featuring some of the best of Joyce’s hilarious songs and monologues from Stately as a Galleon and School Nativity Play to A
Terrible Worrier and First Flight. Joyce is our guide for a delightful delve into some of her most endearing characters, ably accompanied by her trusted pianist William
Blezard. Tickets: £14 paid in advance/Friends, £16 doors.

Sunday 13th October at 6pm
Michael Friend productions presents “SCAPINO” a farce by Moliere.
Italian comedy seen through French eyes. Scapino the witty Neapolitan servant who is always one jump ahead of his enemies, confounds stern fathers, makes the
course of true love run sweetly and tricks his way out of every situation. Tickets: £15 advance/Friends, £17 doors.

Saturday 19th October at 7.30pm “A Canterbury Festival event”
“DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW”
Two actors, David Benson and Jack Lane, play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of the classic TV comedy series. “Utterly brilliant! The best Dad’s Army recreation
I’ve seen” Barry Cryer
Tickets: £15 advance/Friends, £17 doors.

Sunday 20th October at 3pm “A Canterbury Festival event”

“Ionian Chamber Music of Kent” in concert.

An afternoon of French Chamber music by Poulenc, Francais and Saint-Saens.

Tickets: £10 paid in advance/Friends, £12 doors.

Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October at 7.30pm

Sunday 27th October at 2.30pm “A Canterbury Festival event”

Broadstairs Dickens Players present
“After Electra” a black comedy by April De Angelis
Virgie is an acclaimed artist who on her 81st birthday insists she wants to die.
An emotional tug of war occurs.
Tickets: £11 paid in advance, £13 doors.

£10 for Friends of Sarah Thorne and Ageless Thanet card holders (In Advance)
A Community Production

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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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Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking? FINAL VISIT IN 2019
Tues 8th Oct
This apricot roulade is a lovely change from heavy au-
tumn food, and looks wonderful too. From the fabulous
Claire Macdonald’s book More Seasonal Cooking (high-
ly recommended), it is made with dried apricots, so is an
all year round favourite, but a great standby if, like me,
you have apricots in your store cupboard.

The only tricky bit for a roulade is transferring from the
baking parchment to the plate, which I usually achieve
by folding the parchment under itself just below the
roulade when you put the roulade on the dish, and then
peeling it from beneath.  Ideally you need three hands!

Apricot Roulade
1lb/500g dried apricots, (the recipes says soaked for a
few hours, but I forget this every time and end up sticking
them into boiling water to accelerate the process)
2 strips lemon peel
4oz/110g caster sugar
4 large eggs, separated

To serve:
grated rind of 1 lemon
3/4pint/400ml double
cream, whipped
icing sugar to dust

Swiss roll sized tin (12” x 14”.30 x 35cm approx) lined
with parchment

Bring the soaked apricots to the boil in fresh water,
adding the lemon peel. Simmer for 35-40 minutes or
until tender.
Drain the apricots while still hot, and put them into a
food processor/large blender. Blend until smooth,
adding the caster sugar. Remove 3 tbsp of the apricot
purée for the filling. Add the egg yolks, one by one,
blending until pale and thick. Whisk the whites until stiff.
 Fold in 1/3 egg white using a metal spoon - this will break
up the texture and make it easier to fold in the rest of the
egg whites.   Pour into lined tin and spread evenly.  Bake
20-25 minutes until pale golden brown and well risen.
Cool, still in the tin, covered with greaseproof paper
under a damp cloth. Turn out onto paper covered with
sieved icing sugar, carefully peeling off the parchment.
Spread with whipped cream mixed with the rind and
apricot purée and roll up from the long side using the
paper to help achieve the classic roll shape. Dust with
more sugar before serving (it melts into the roulade
quickly, so leave it until the last minute).

For more amazing recipes go to
https://katespuddings.blogspot.com

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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 OCTOBER
Tel: 821 250
592 071 6 10.15am Holy Communion Sunday Services in
Saints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church
13 10.15am Holy Communion OCTOBER
72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate 6 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
www.saintethelberts.com 20 10.15am Family Worship
10.30am Animal Service!
Mass each day ay 9.00am 27 10.15am Seamark Service @ Church 6.30pm Sung Evensong

and Sunday at 10.00am 13 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

in Minster Abbey 10.30am All-age Worship with Holy
For other Catholic Services please Communion

see Minster Abbey below

Minster Abbey A season to remember… 20 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

www.minsterabbeynuns.org All Souls Service 10.30am All-age Worship
Saturday 2 November
The Abbey Chapel is open for 27 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
7.30pm @ St Mary's
prayer throughout the day 10.30am All-age Worship with Holy
Lauds: 8.30am This is a special time to come and Communion
remember a loved one
Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am A group for children and young people –
Mid day prayer 12.10pm who is no longer with us. ‘Connections’ – meets during Services
Vespers 6.00pm We remember all those who have on the 2nd & 4th Sundays
Compline 7.50pm passed away recently. You are very
(followed by Silent Prayer) welcome to join us and if you would Bring your pets to church!
like to have someone remembered Animal Service
All our visitors, not only Christians
please contact Sunday 6 October
but people of all faiths and spiritual Richard our Vicar (821250) 10.30am @ St Mary's

tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ Parish We are looking forward
Remembrance Service to welcoming friends of all
(rule of St. Benedict) are warmly Sunday 10 November
10.45am @ St Mary's shapes, sizes and noises
welcomed to join us in prayer, for our annual Animal Service.
Please come and join the
in our beautiful monastic chapel. Royal British Legion, Bring your pets
and come - let's celebrate
Weddings the Minster community, together all our furry friends!
at St Mary’s Minster St Mary's church family and the
Salvation Army as we pay our Holy Communion at Home
27 July is available for anyone
Elizabeth Curling & Christopher Wanstall respects at our who is unable to access
annual Service of Remembrance.
17 August Minster or Monkton Church
Emily Giles & Martin Dobson Funeral Telephone 821 250 or 822 428
at St Mary’s Minster
24 August
Sian O’Keeffe & Callum McPherson 11 September
Marguerite Darby (96)
Wednesday Mornings
at St Mary’s Minster Minster Church and
10.30am Holy Communion (BCP) Barham Crematorium
followed by refreshments

Minster Corps, The Salvation Army Captains Luke & Katy Johnson

Church & Community Centre 01843 822 308 or 825 178

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Weekly Activities

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

2.15pm Friendship Club 9.30am Sunny Tots 2.00pm Home League 9.15am Prayer Group

(Birth to 5yrs)(Term time only)

Sunday - 10.30am Family Worship

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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 16 October
Royal British Legion at the Village Hall
61 Augustine Road Salvation Army Hall 7.30pm
Tothill St., Minster
EVERY WEDNESDAY £1.50 per session ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Come and join us All Welcome MINSTER WI
for a game of Bingo If you enjoy singing
ALL MEMBERS and we’d love to see you there Tuesday 8 October
No need to be able to read music 7.30pm Village Hall
bona-fide guests welcome
Phone 821471 and no auditions Spkr: Cocoa Belle on
villagevoiceschoir.org.uk History of Chocolate
CLIFFMSOENRDNICNOGFFEE
BINGO EVENINGS Secretary: Jan 07970 454 240
Every Thursday www.minsterthanetwi.org.uk
from 10.30am ‘til 12 MINSTER & MONKTON ROYAL
Village Hall, Cliffsend BRITISH LEGION

Hot and cold drinks, EVERY TUESDAY
homemade cakes and biscuits
@ 7.30pm
Just make a donation, All Members Welcome
no set prices.

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 OCTOBER - Enquiries: Eric James 01843 821 744

www.minstervillagehall.uk

AM PM EVE COMMITTEE ROOM
Tai Chi
Minster Badminton
(Not 3rd)

VH Bowls Group W.I. Darts (pm)
(Not 8th)

Ladies Badminton Minster Badminton
(Not 3rd)
Active 4 Life & Pilates
(Not 24th)

Tea Dance Dance Classes Arts & Crafts (am)
(Not 4th) (Not 4th) (Not 4th)

VH Bowls Group V.H Committeee
(Not 6th)

Friday 4th - Sunday 7th 49th ANNUAL ART SHOW
Tuesday 8th
Minster W.I.
Thursday 10th
Saturday 12th HGV Driver Training M&M Garden Club
Wednesday 16th Minster Playhouse Adult Revue
Saturday 19th Dancing Examinations
Sunday 20th Clive Attrell Antiques R/Show Scottish Country Dancers

Frday 25th Childrens Party

Saturday 26th

Wednesday 30th

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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
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

Have you made your Will?

If you don’t have a plan for what happens to your estate…
The Government has!

Make a Will now and be sure your family’s future is secure.
For a friendly local and affordable Will Writing Service:

Call Martin Isaac 01304 812077 for details.

Powers of Attorney also arranged.
Home appointments available.

Affiliated to the Society of Will Writers.
Age nt of Ae gis Wealth Ltd
www.a e giswealth.co.uk

St Mary's Church, Minster MINSTER Boilers & Gas Appliances
Annual Servicing &
Guided Tours RESIDENTS Repairs
of the Central Heating Design
Introducing your local & Installation
Church and Tower Gas Safety Registered Complete Bathroom
Most Saturdays Design & Installation
plumbing and All work Guaranteed
at 12.00noon and 2.00pm heating engineers Fully Insured &
Qualified
To ensure you don’t have a wasted journey please call CPS Heating
Gas Safety Register
07958 813 577 & Plumbing No 203531

to confirm that tours are taking place on the day 01843 589 076
of your intended visit 32 Ozengell Place
Eurokent Business Park
The church is normally open from 10am to 3pm daily Ramsgate CT12 6PB
For party tours outside of the normal times

please call the above number to make a booking

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SIMON STAIT

Complete Property Maintenance

01843 595 979 07727 687 538

From a leaky tap to a leaky roof - I’ve got it covered!!
No job too big - no job too small

For all your building or plumbing jobs, inside or out. Professional
workmanship with quality materials and competitive prices.
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Laminate Floors, Flat-packs assembled,

Ceilings & Walls, Painting & Decorating, Custom Radiator Covers,
Staircases, Doors, Roofs, Locks, Sheds erected, Decking,

Outside Taps, Fascias and Soffits, Guttering, Fencing, Windows,
Washing Machines installed & Pipes boxed in.
Fully Insured, Reliable Craftsman.
Free Estimates and Consultations

Reliable qualified Electricians 16 High Street, Minster, CT12 4BU
All aspects of wiring undertaken

BURGLAR ALARMS
TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS
TV AERIALS - SKY SATELLITE
* Reasonable rates * Free estimates *

* Discount for OAP’S *
Julie Beaney, Minster 01843 823 466
Gary Hake, Canterbury 01227 472 612

SIR ROGER GALE MP

Roger holds regular advice surgeries.
For appointments and advice on
urgent problems:

Ring: 01843 848 588
(a.m. from l0.00)

Web: www.rogergale.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Write: HOUSE OF COMMONS,

London, SW1A 0AA

CAR & VAN SALES

TEL: 01843 869 600

MOT Test Centre All Makes Servicing All Vehicle Maintenance
Tyre Centre Car Sales Recovery Service

08 2008 Nissan Note Acenta, 62 2012 Ford Focus Zetec, 07 2007 Kia Picanto, 16 2016 Skoda Citigo SE,

1.6lt petrol, Auto, 65K miles. Two 1.0lt petrol, manual, 5-door hatch, 1.1lt petrol, manual, 5-door hatch, 1.0lt, petrol, manual, 3-door, met

owners from new, met red, 5-door met black, 58K miles, front /rear met blue/purple, aux in point, low green, 18K miles with service hist,
parking sensors, int bluetooth mileage at only 48K miles, only 2
MPV, Integrated Bluetooth hands sat nav, electric windows, A/C, PAS,

free phone capability, r/c/l and lots media & phone capability, A/C, £20 previous owners R/C/L, zero road tax and excellent

more all for ….. road tax and more all for.. £5,495 and all for…… fuel economy at 68+ MPG

£3,895 £1,895 And all for …… £5,895

08 2008 Vauxhall Agila Design, 62 2012 Peugeot 107 Active,SOLD 09 2009 Toyota Aygo Platinum, 11 2011 Citroen C3 VTR+,
1.4lt petrol, manual, 5-door hatch
1.2lt petrol, manual, 5 door hatch, met 5-door hatch, met purple, 1.0lt petrol, 1.0lt petrol, manual, silver, 3-door only 39K miles with serv/hist, beige
met, equipped with cruise control,
blue, 58k miles with service history, 2 manual, 48K miles with serv hist, one hatch, 62K miles with serv/hist, part A/C, aux in & USB media connection

owners from new, a good high previous owner. R/C/L, A/C, PAS, leather interior and A/C, road tax at and lots more. All for … £3,995

driving position cloth interior, cheap road tax and 70 only £20 per year and 65+ MPG,

All for.. + mpg makes it very economical to makes this a very economical car
£3,395
£3,295 run and all for only…… £3,895 and all for ……

11 2011 Nissan Note N-Tec, 163 2013 Nissan Micra, 11 2011 Ford KA Edge, 65 2016 Skoda Citigo,
1.6lt petrol, AUTO, silver, 5 door hatch,
Very Low Mileage only 8500mls with 1.2lt petrol, manual, 5 door hatch, 1.2lt petrol, manual, 3-door hatch, 1lt petrol, manual, met blue, 5 door
service history, 1 previous owner, red/orange, R/C/L, aux in point, only hatch, low road tax, very low mileage
equipt with integrated Sat Nav, black, integrated bluetooth phone 34K miles with serv hist, low road tax only 4400mls with service hstory, 1
Bluetooth phone capability, USB and @ £30 per year and lots more owner from new, A/C, PAS, Aux Input
system, low road tax, 30k miles LOW plug in, 12v charge point and lots
much more. All for ... £5,495
MILEAGE with service history and

more all for … more all for …

All for ….. £4,895 £3,995 £5,995

All our cars come with Warranty, Full Service, Full MOT, HPI Check and Valet

1 CARLTON AVENUE, BROADSTAIRS, KENT CT10 1AB

TEL: 01843 869 600 EMAIL: [email protected]

Insurance Approved Accident Repair Centre

14 PATRICIA WAY, PYSONS ROAD IND. EST., BROADSTAIRS CT10 2LF

TEL: 01843 862491 www.broadstairsaccidentrepairs.com

Full body repairs Dent removal

Car resprays Vehicle restoration

4 wheel alignment Aluminium repairs

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