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Thanet STD Code : 01843 Community Warden Karl Aylett 07811 271 299 Police: 101 (for reporting anything except emergencies) Emergencies: 999 or 112 Thanet District Council: 577 000 Orbit Housing: 0800 678 1221 Community Dog Warden: 577 580 Salvation Army Hall: 825 178 Library: 03000 41 31 31 Doctor’s Surgery: 821 333 (appointments only, 8.00am -10.00am) Patient Liaison Group: 821 200 Vets: 825 999 Post Office: Closed at present Minster School: 821 384 Freegle: http://freegle.in/thanet Venues available for Hire John Spanton Pavilion (in Rec) All Weather Sports Pitch & MUGA bookings for both of the above venues via Parish Office 821 339 Old Schools: bookings via Pat Hogben 822 082 or email: [email protected] Village Hall: bookings via Eric James 821 744 Neighbourhood Centre Meeting Room: bookings via Library 03000 41 31 31 Jemima’s Tea Room (Eve & Sun) bookings via Brenda Bradley 07455 588 624 Useful Numbers and Contacts Copy for any issue of Minster Matters must be received (at the very latest !!) by the 3rd Friday of the preceding month (Note: Public holidays may change this date to the 4th Friday) Copy date for next issue is shown at the top right of this page [email protected] Editor: Ray Owen ~ 07914 623 287 Editorial Team: You can leave hard copy for us at the Library or send it via snail mail to: Minster Matters c/o Library & Neighbourhood Centre, 4A Monkton Road, Minster-in-Thanet CT12 4EA Fax: 07011 979 875 2023 Advertising Rates (per month) Sizes quoted above are approximate Payment for Advertising is ‘In Advance’ Late payment for advertisements may mean they are omitted from the next issue Cheque's payable to ‘Minster Matters’ A full copy of our Terms and Conditions are available from our website Monthly Circulation - 2500 Black-Brown Waste & Recycling Blue-Red-Brown Copy Date for Sept 23 Issue - Friday 25 August Route A | Route B Route A | Route B 4/18 | 11/25 August 11/25 | 4/18 1/15/29 | 8/22 September 8/22 | 1/15/29 The Editors accept all advertisements, articles and notices in good faith and actively encourage the support of the local traders and services. 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Minster Parish Council next Meeting will be held on: Tuesday 5 September @ 7pm Venue: John Spanton Sports Pavilion Members of the public are welcome to attend and can arrange to speak to the Council through the Clerk or by requesting the Chairman before the start of the meeting. There is also a 15 minute period at the end of each full council meeting for the public to be able to ask questions. Copies of the Agenda are available from the Clerk and are posted on the noticeboard in Monkton Rd car park. Clerk to the Council is Mrs Kyla Lamb (Asst Clerk: Clare Wilsdon) and the Council Office is normally open from:- 9.30am to 3pm weekdays; however due to commitments that require staff leaving the office it is better to ring first to ensure the office is manned. tel: 821 339 Email: [email protected] Next Meeting: Tuesday 3 October www.minsterparishcouncil.org.uk Pavilion Hire Recreation Ground Suitable for parties, small weddings, children’s parties, etc. Seating for 60-70, kitchen facilities. Ideal for all family occasions! Bookings via Parish Council Office Please note new address for Parish Council Office and new venue for council meetings:- John Spanton Sports Pavilion, Recreation Ground, St Mildred’s Road Minster CT12 4DE Phone number and email remain the same 01843 821339 [email protected] What 3 Words address:- robot.winds.sedated 2 Minster Matters AUGUST 2023 WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY FURTHER PAID ADVERTISEMENTS PLEASE SEE PAGE 5 AS TO WHY
NORTHROP SERVICES KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING Tiling, Plastering & General Maintenance HOME DECORATING Interior & Exterior Local, Reliable & Experienced Contact Paul or Tracy 01843 823 646 Pawfection Dog Grooming Service All Breeds Welcome Kind Professional Service Fully Insured Professionally Trained Gemma & Sandie 69 High Street, Minster, CT12 4AB 01843 825 841 61 High St Minster Tel: 824 000 Salon The Gift Vouchers Air Conditioned Free Consultations Free Refreshments Closed Mondays/Tuesdays PROFESSIONALS Minster Bowls Club Firstly, in light of the recent news that the July edition was to be the last printed copy. I would like to thank Ray Owen and his team at Minster Matters, for their dedication and hard work in producing our local village magazine and wish them well for the future on-line editions. On the subject of thanks; I need to express my gratitude to all of our club members who helped organise, set up, run and clear away after our recent very successful charity open day. We all had a great time with the eventual winners The Wheelers donating their £200.00 first prize to the British Heart Foundation and the worthy runners up The Townies, giving their £100.00 winnings to The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. Once again we must thank Jonathan Cole of WS Cole & Son Ltd for sponsoring this annual event. We also had a terrific night at the club recently, dancing and enjoying Danny Barretts, Neil Diamond tribute act. I must take this opportunity to recognise the members hard work involved in arranging & running events like these, THANKS you are all very much appreciated. Please keep your eyes open for fantastic future social nights like these. The in-house competition season is well on its way and along with league & friendly games, our members are enjoying the remaining (hopefully) warm and sunny days plus the fun of playing our game, if you fancy joining us, please give Steve Andrews a call on 01843 791 142 to book a free taster/coaching session BREAKING NEWS :- Minster Bowls Club managed to carry off the Silver Challenge Rose Bowl as joint winners of the Co-Operative Exhibit Category at the recent Minster Show, sincere congratulations and well done to all of the talented team members involved. Alan Blake Chair Minster Bowls Club AUGUST 2023 Minster Matters 3 ST NICHOLAS AT WADE POST OFFICE The Length, St Nicholas at Wade CT7 0PW 01843 844 632 - AMAZON HUB Post Office Opening Times Mon; Tues; Thurs; Fri; 0900 - 1300 & 14.15 - 17.30 Wed & Sat; 0900 - 1300 We are pleased to announce that we can now offer the following services in our beautiful new treatment room GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Call or Message Amanda on 07976 834 250 7 Cheney Road, Minster CT12 4BG ● Full Body Massage ● Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage ● Reflexology ● Facials ● Waxing ● Tinting ● Lash Lift & Tint ● Ear Candles ● Ear & Nose Piercing ● Gel Polish/Extensions ● Acrylic Nails ● Nail Art ● Manicure ● Pedicure
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Minster Matters 5 Minster WI July has been a busy month…….our speaker at our July meeting was Keeley who is the owner of Foliage a houseplant and coffee shop in St Lawrence, Ramsgate. She started by telling us how she moved from teaching into owning a shop and then she gave a very informative talk about houseplants, how to look after them, suitable plants for different areas and how to treat common problems. She brought along some beautiful houseplants for us to buy and each member went home with a cutting to grow on at home. A brilliant talk and a fab place to visit. We also got involved with the annual Minster Show. We managed to enter the cooperative exhibit, which we came joint first with The Bowls Club, and the horticultural exhibit which we also came first in. Several members joined in the fancy dress parade dressed as ‘Queens’-congratulations to the Queen of Hearts, Queen Bee, Boudicca, Queen Anne Boleyn, Queen Victoria, and the two Cleopatra’s queens of the Nile-which we also came first in!! Thank you to all the members who helped by baking, crafting, growing, arranging, setting up and generally taking part!! Finally we had our annual strawberry afternoon tea-we just about managed to dodge the showers and had a lovely afternoon in Rosemary’s garden eating delicious homemade afternoon tea. There is no meeting in August but we are having Bat and Trap followed by a fish and chip supper on the Rec and we are also meeting up with Garlinge WI for their games afternoon. Minster WI Programme of events 2023 AUGUST NO MEETING 12th September Cheese maker/tasting George 10th October Talk about Monkton Nature reserve 14th November Making a hand rolled felt flower brooch Josie Chisholm 12th December Christmas party We meet at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month in Minster Village Hall All welcome Contact Liz Shervington on 07968 473 689 for more details. AUGUST 2023
6 Minster Matters AUGUST 2023 Wednesday 16th August 2023 marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Flt Lt Baron Jean De Selys Longchamps DFC There will be a ceremony in Minster Cemetery to mark this occasion which will include a flypast by two F-16’s from the Belgian Air Force at approximately 11.45am Keep your eyes and ears open
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8 Minster Matters AUGUST 2023 AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Locations of known AEDs in Minster Royal British Legion Club, 61 Augustine Road Southern Cooperative Store, 11 Monkton Road Village Hall, Corner of High St & Church St Bowls Club, Recreation Ground, Off Molineux Road Parish Office, Sports Pavilion, St Mildred’s Road Co-op Service Station, Top of Tothill/A299 Junction CLEAN & FIX Cleaner & HandyWoman Professional & Reliable REGULAR CLEANS, ONE OFF CLEANS, END OF LEASE CLEANS, HELP DECLUTTER YOUR HOME, PAINTING, SMALL REPAIR WORKS, ODD JOBS Over 20 years experience Fully insured, Police Checked DEN. 07478 641 931 Acol Horticultural Society Acol Horticultural Society‘s next meeting will be on Tuesday 1 st August when the speaker will be Roy Finch talking about ‘Hedgehogs in the Garden’. On Saturday, 2nd September our Summer/Autumn Show will be held in the marquee behind Acol Village Hall. There are classes for vegetables, flowers, cooking and handicraft. For the artistic there are classes for art, photography and floral art. There are also classes for children with prize money. Anyone will be welcome whether a member or non-member to exhibit. If you want to enter, schedules are available from Steve or Theresa and entries must be received by 31st August. This show incorporates Thanet Beekeepers Association Honey Show. Make a note of our September meeting on 5th when Tom Hart Dyke, the Lullingstone Gardener will be giving a very entertaining talk. Members and non members are all welcome If you wish to join our Society, membership fees are as follows :- Single £4 and a couple £7. Contact Steve or Theresa on 01843 846963
AUGUST 2023 Minster Matters 9 Minster Shed Report Another busy month at the Shed with both the Open Gardens and the Minster Show we committed to attending, so it was all hands on deck to get items made which we could sell to keep the Shed financially sound. We had also been asked to refurbish the Minster Show trophy stands ready for the show. We hope all of you who saw them will agree they set off the trophies well. Unfortunately, the weather went against us at the Minster Show and we reluctantly had to pack up early. Luckily, we were well supported by our Shed members so were able to clear everything without too much damage despite getting very wet ourselves. We therefore have some items left unsold, but should you have been looking forward to seeing what we had for sale you can always visit us at the Minster Shed at the rear of The Bell Inn, St Mildred Rd on a Tuesday or Thursday morning. In last month’s issue we asked if anyone had a metalwork lathe they were looking to get rid of. We had 3 replies, thanks to the power of Minster Matters and one lathe has now been secured. Thanks to all of you who answered our call. Open Gardens 17-18 June 2023 15 gardens opened on Saturday, 12 on Sunday! Four lovely new gardens joined in making an amazing variety of spaces. The generosity of the gardeners, opening their private retreats for everyone to see, sharing ideas and advice. A wonderful range of refreshments from Peter Mockeridge in Tothill St to Parkminster Tearooms, with Old Schools and the W.I. at Old Oak Cottage in the middle. Thank you to everyone who played a part in the weekend, raising over £4600 for maintaining the beautiful church of St. Mary’s. It was also very special to have Nigel Mather opening his garden to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer research. Sarah is sorely missed and it was wonderful to see people still remembering her pixie garden and donating in her memory. Her cheerful enthusiasm for everything including Open Gardens will not be forgotten. A huge thank you to the gardeners, to refreshment organisers and stewards, the support of the Sisters at the Abbey, and the Salvation Army. Without all of you, the event wouldn’t take place. Thank you too, to the Royal British Legion, The Bell Inn, Archie’s Fish & Chips, Hair of the Dog, Jemima’s, The New Inn and Minster Meze & Grill for their support; and to Thanet Earth for their donation of tomatoes. Another great weekend in Minster’s diary and another occasion showing the incredible teamwork that the village inspires! THANK YOU so much on behalf of all who would like to keep St Mary’s Church standing! Pat Hogben
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12 Minster Matters AUGUST 2023 Although it is still summer, preparations are already in hand for our Christmas production, which this year will be a musical play, A Christmas Carol. It has a large cast including children, so if you, or anyone you know, fancies trying out “treading the boards”, come along to the audition night on 4th September, 7.00pm at the Bell Inn, Minster. If you are interested in theatre, but more into the fun world of backstage, set and prop making, lighting or sound all need keen young people. We are a friendly and inclusive group – come along and meet us. A Christmas Carol will be in rehearsal on Mondays and Thursdays from the 7th September, and performances are from Wednesday 29th November to Saturday 2nd December. There will be a matinee on the Saturday, and the get-in, technical, and dress rehearsals will be the previous weekend. This production is being directed by Fiona who co-directed our successful May production, And Then There Were None. For any information about this play, please contact her on 07976 697 022. For general information about the Playhouse, please call on: 07501 894 381 or email us on [email protected]
AUGUST 2023 Minster Matters 13 MEN’S SUPPER CLUB Wednesday 20th September 7.30pm for 8pm Old Schools, Minster (Please note later time start due to another booking in the Old Schools prior to Supper Club) Enjoy a two course home cooked meal, a drink and plenty of company for £9 Booking essential please text or phone Peter on 07981 184 224 or 447 692 Obituary Rodney Joseph Rose 1936-2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Mr Rodney Rose announce that he passed away on Sunday 9th July 2023 at the age of 87 years. Rodney passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Nursing Home where he had been looked after for the previous six weeks after being too unwell to be able to continue living at his home. He is now reunited with his wife Marion who passed away in March 2020. He is lovingly remembered by his children Jenny, Caroline, Alison and Jonathan and their families. Rodney and Marion moved to Minster in 2002 after living in Monkton for 25 years and enjoyed taking an active part in village life. Rodney volunteered for Minster Matters and was the treasurer for a number of years and he also enjoyed supporting Marion in the WI. The funeral will be on Friday 4th August at 2.30pm at Margate Crematorium and then afterwards at St Augustine’s Golf Club. If desired, donations in memory of Rodney to Hearing Dogs for the Deaf or Kent Air Ambulance c/o WS Cole and Son Funeral Directors.
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18 Minster Matters AUGUST 2023 Minster Show 2023 A massive thank you from the Show Committee to those who helped make this year a success in spite of the weather. There is a long list that will be read out at the AGM; but many of you don't get to hear it, so here is a bit of a preview. The Show starts on Friday with those who put up the trestles and Roy who delivers them; this continues with Alan and teams of helpers who put up gazebos, move chairs and prepare the arenas. On Saturday morning Neil, Rob and Adrian, ground staff from the Parish Council help with electrics and putting up the music showcase marquee. They contribute their time every year so Minster has an exclusive area for the music. The Parade is organised by Roy Bailey, the Carnival Court Marshalls, along with Lizzie and Paul Brown for the Committee, and participated in, by Carnival Courts and the amazing village groups and individuals who take the time and trouble to dress up and walk down. Viv and John provide the Show Princesses car and every year it is decorated beautifully. The Princesses always look radiant and so happy on the back of it in the Parade. Thank you to all those who videoed or photographed during the day, either as public or on our behalf. On the day, the raffle, with many prizes donated by villagers or village businesses, is always very popular. Thank you to the teams of people who sell, write and fold raffle tickets. Also, thanks to the Lions basketball team and Anne for being on the gates and collecting the entrance fees. I am aware there was much discussion on Facebook about the cost of entry, but we have tried to maintain the same price for a number of years now to enable people to attend. Keeping the costs down is helped by the Parish Council allowing us to use the Recreation Ground; and Minster Garage for sponsoring the flyers and posters, the Tweedale family and Ed Spanton for allowing us storage space for the trestles and other equipment that gets used to create the Showground as you see it on the day, and Thanet Waste who supply a free skip annually which is very kind of them and gratefully received, as there is always a large amount of rubbish generated by the Show. This year the Show was also supported financially, by Joe Ling with a donation, this is a public thank you. The centre of the Show is of course the main marquee so thank you to everyone who put in exhibits. If you visited the marquee you may have noticed that the trophies looked resplendent on a newly covered stand. This work was completed by members of Minster Shed and we are very grateful that they have done such a good job at short notice - thank you for your time and skills. Thanks also to those who stayed through the rain and watched Juggleitall and Pat the magician. The showcase marquee became a party venue when the rain arrived with Minster’s fantastic Village Voices Choir backing Ozzie and the Uglies. Hopefully next year the weather will be kinder and remember how to behave and Minster can, once again, show Thanet how to celebrate a traditional village event. Well done Minster and thank you all - Dominique, Chair of Minster Show Committee Spanton Challenge Cup Golder Cup Norton Challenge Cup Griffin Cup Minster Flower Show Cup Pearce Challenge Cup Gardiner Challenge Cup Day Cup President's Trophy Don Wilkes Shield Denman Challenge Cup Poulton Cup Carson Cup Attwells Jubilee Trophy Silver Challenge Rose Bowl Holdom Trophy Bernie Watler Trophy Lambert Rose Bowl Vegetables Fruit Hybrid Tea Rose Flowers Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers Floral Art Cookery Preserves Photography Natural History Handicrafts Knitting Children's Exhibits Honey Co-operative Exhibit Joint Winner's Horticulture Co-operative Most exhibits in Show Tent 10 Hybrid Roses Ken Powell Peter Mogridge Glenda Burren Annette Hearne Annette Hearne Rosemary Saunders Susan Reeve Susan Singleton Terry Hulks Steve Barrow Annette Hearne Annette Hearne / Beverly Porter Joseph Whiteside Gary Luckhurst Minster Bowls Club / Minster W.I. Minster W.I. Annette Hearne No Entries Minster Show Tent Trophy Winners 2023
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AUGUST 2023 Minster Matters 21 YOUR PATIENT LIAISON GROUP NEEDS… Do you have a few hours to spare each week or month? Would you like to play an active and constructive part in your Practice * Would you like like the opportunity to express your views and help influence the decisions made by the surgery *To encourage “Health Education” activities. * WANT TO KNOW MORE? Please call: Ken Self on Thanet 821 200 or Jeanne Lawrence on Thanet 821 049 or email [email protected] IT’S HOLIDAY Time With the start of school holidays families are planning holidays at home and abroad, so please ensure you have sufficient medication and allow sufficient time, at least 72 hours, when submitting your prescription request to allow for them to be processed both at the surgery and your pharmacy PLEASE NOTE: The Surgery will be closed on Wednesday 23rd from 1pm for staff training . If you need to see a doctor during this time call 111 for help and advice for you and your family; or: Call 999 in a serious emergency Box Office, Fordoun Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2BN T: 01843 863701 [email protected] - [email protected] – [email protected] www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk Patrons - Judi Dench DBE - David Suchet CBE - Julian Fellowes DL STOP PRESS: We are pleased to announce that following his sell out show Gyles Brandreth has become our fourth Patron. We are housing Broadstairs Folk Week in August. www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk Sat 16th Sept: Thanet Male Voice Choir, supporting Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund and the St Lawrence Clock Restoration Project. Sun 17th Sept: Proms Concert with Bradstow Orchestra and Choir. Sat 23rd Sept: Silvers Performing Arts School will stage Frozen Jr. Sat 30th Sept: MYSTERRASAUR multi media show for kids including a free workshop. Sun 1st Oct: “What’s Wrong With Benny Hill” a new play. “Sleeping Beauty” our annual traditional pantomime opens on the 9 th December for public shows. Box Office is now open. Full details of ticket prices and how to Book on line via our web site www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk (booking fees apply) or ring Ticketsource on 0333 666 4466. Gardening Services: Clearance / Tidying Landscaping Services Decking, Raised Beds Etc For More Information MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY Aug 15th Princess Anne (73yrs) and V.J. Day Union Aug 24th Ukraine Independence Day Ukraine
Apologies for absence from Cllr Smith. Community Warden Karl Aylett reported on car vandalism, fly-tipping and the caravan on the farm access road. He also reported that KCC are proposing to cut £1 million to the community warden service. TDC Cllr. Bambridge reported her attendance to the North Thanet Link Highway Improvement scheme presentation. Cllr Pugh will continue the work of Cllr Ashbee to reduce housing numbers and re-designate the village gaps. Manston Judicial Review starts in the next few days. Cllr. Ingleton said that Thanet was taking a disproportionate number of new housing. TDC Cllr. Smith reported she attended a planning committee meeting at TDC concerning the reserved matters for the bridleway west of Tothill Street. KCC Cllr. Crow-Brown reported there is a working party set up to look at the closure of Richborough waste disposal site. Cllr. Ingleton reported the proposal to re-designate the A299, A229 and A249 as trunk roads. CHAIRMANS REPORT: Bruno Peak, Pageant Master, has been in contact to propose our participation in beacon lighting for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day in 2024. Thanked Cllr. Owen for his dedication to Minster Matters. Arrangements for the 80th anniversary of Baron Jean de Selys Longchamps are ongoing. A presentation of the biography of his life will take place at the Holiday Inn on the evening of 15th August. REPORT OF THE CLERK: The Clerk invited Councillors to attend a meeting with members of St Mary’s Church on Tuesday 11th July at 1.15pm to discuss its status as an Eco church. REVIEW INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT FOR 2022/23 PLANNING, HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Receive and approve the minutes of their meeting held on the 27th June. QUEENS GREEN CANOPY OAK TREE: Members discussed an offer by the RBL to pay for a replacement oak tree and for Cllr. Jones offer to purchase a steel tree guard. AGREED to wait until the Autumn. COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PLAN: Closed the meeting to allow Mrs Gimes to update members on the process. AGREED to update the contact list and hold a list of contacts to be utilised should an emergency arise. Cllrs. Bates and Local expressed their dissatisfaction with the council provided laptops. As this was not an agenda item it could not be discussed but agreed to further consideration at a future meeting as an agenda item. COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: TALC: Cllr. Quittenden reported that the next meeting was for 12th July MINSTER SCHOOL: Cllr. Fleming reported that she hoped to arrange a meeting before the end of the school term. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC: Mr Day informed the council that Dee Tompkins had sadly passed away. Also hoped that the council will not be complacent over the emergency plan. Cllr. Chapman from Cliffsend Parish Council asked what the top 3 issues dealt with by the council are. Cllr. Quittenden responded housing, parking and antisocial behaviour. TDC Cllr. Bambridge advised Cllr. Fleming that she is happy to liaise over planning matters. Cllr. Fricker, also from Cliffsend Parish Council raised concerns the although many residents of Cliffsend use the GP surgery at Minster, there is limited connectivity between the villages. Mrs Gimes commented that many GP’s now only work part time. Mrs Quittenden asked if anyone knew who had painted over the yellow lines on the corner of Norton Drive. 22 Minster Matters AUGUST 2023
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24 Minster Matters AUGUST 2023 Sunday 10.30 Gathered worship Including refreshments All are welcome Term time teaching for children The Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Minster THE BENEFICE IS CURRENTLY IN A VACANCY PERIOD PLEASE USE THE CONTACT DETAILS GIVEN BELOW TO MAKE ANY ENQUIRIES ~ Thank you Online Contact: [email protected] www.wantsumchurches.org To make any general enquiries, or to arrange a Baptism, Wedding or Funeral, please contact the Administrator: Sheila Greenstreet, using the email address above, or telephone 07788 791 468 Licensed Reader: Mrs Sally Willins 01843 822 428 07790 276 864 [email protected] [If you wish to talk to someone, need support or would welcome prayer please contact Sally Willins] Churchwarden: Mrs Sue Hergest 01843 823 347 Retired Priest: Canon Peter Gausden 01843 825 374 Friday 8th September 7.30pm in the Old Schools Quizzicality Challenge £5 p.p. Tables of 4 For tickets phone or email Sally Willins 01843 822 428 [email protected]
Services at St Mary the Virgin, Minster August Wednesday 2nd BCP Holy Communion at 10.30am Sunday 6th Holy Communion at 10.30am Sunday 13th Morning Worship at 10.30am Wednesday 16th BCP Holy Communion at 10.30am Sunday 20th Holy Communion at 10.30am Sunday 27th Morning Praise at 10.30am Wednesday 30th BCP Holy Communion at 10.30am For anyone housebound, Holy Communion can be brought to your home. Please phone Sally Willins on 822 428 if you would like to make arrangements. ‘BUTTRESS BULLETIN’ In my first Buttress Bulletin (August 2022) I wrote: ‘In the last few months, it has become self-evident that there are many villagers who are ‘buttressing’ the parish church. These ‘buttresses’ (if I can refer to them as such!) have been so very generous in giving time, energy, money; in showing kindness and sensitivity; and in making valuable suggestions and seeing initiatives through to really wonderful conclusions. [ … ] The church has lots of architectural buttresses, including three flying buttresses at the east end (Conyngham Road end) which literally stop the north and south walls falling outwards. However, it is the buttress support received from the village community which the Parochial Church Council [PCC] wishes to mention as being of huge, and vital, importance to the well-being of the building.’ This month, there is really good news in relation to the ‘big building at the bottom of the hill’ which – I hope - everyone can share in. Whilst bearing in mind that the church building has evolved over the last 1,000 years (parts of what we can see are Norman), we know, by its very age and its Grade 1 Listing, that it defies most attempts to make it more eco-efficient. However, the Parochial Church Council [PCC] has already made strides to do so – often supported by our ‘buttresses’. The internal LED lighting is one area previously addressed, and there are plans to cascade this out to include the Tower lights, which haven’t been used for some time. These changes, together with other less obvious moves, have made it possible for the parish church to receive a Bronze Eco Church Award given by the A Rocha Foundation (a UK based environmental organisation). This has been due to the efforts of Liz Shervington and Kate Mockeridge, who completed a free, unique, online Eco Survey about how we are caring for God’s earth in different areas of our life and work. It works on a points system, so it may be possible, in the future, to step up to a silver award! The Bronze Award is something the PCC wishes to celebrate with the whole community – and, certainly, the Parish Council has been very encouraging in helping us to manage the environmental impact this huge building has as we work towards enhancing the resources we already have at hand. In due course an eco-friendly plaque will be put up to highlight that your Parish Church has Bronze eco credentials! Last month I wrote about music – in particular, to extend an invitation to a Summer Concert given by Thanet Light Orchestra (TLO). Thank you to those who supported it and who generously donated to the retiring collection. Almost £400 was received which was split three, equal, ways between the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB), the TLO and St. Mary’s. Sally Willins Licensed Lay Minister to the Wantsum Benefice. AUGUST 2023 Minster Matters 25
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