Minster Matters - Issue 239 - September 21

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Minster Matters IssueNumber239 : September21
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Black-Brown Waste & Recycling Blue-Red-Brown Dates for Your Diary
Copy Date for the October Issue - FRIDAY 17 September
Route A | Route B Route A | Route B
Another month has passed us by, but at least
03 / 17 | 10 / 24 September 10 / 24 | 03 / 17 some form of normality is beginning to return
01 / 15 / 29 | 8 / 22 October 8 / 22 | 01 / 15 / 29 and the local clubs and societies are planning
their itineraries for the remainder of 2021.

Copy for any issue of MINSTER - How To Find Us Great news too that the Library has reopened
Minster Matters For those looking to use a Sat Nav albeit on slightly shorter hours than before and

must be received (at the very latest !!) to locate the Village the Royal British Legion Club is getting ready

by the 3rd Friday of the preceding month the Library at 4A Monkton Road to open it’s doors again on 4th September.

Copy date for next issue shown at top of is the approximate Centre of the Village
‘Diary of Dates’ on right of this page
and the postcode there is CT12 4EA Village Voices are back under cover at the
www.minstermatters.uk GPS/OS Map co-ordinates for the Salvation Army and are always open to new
[email protected] members joining if they so wish, just pop along
Village Square are TR 309 647
51.33 N, 1.33 E or 51° 20’ N, 1° 18’ E

Editor: Ray Owen ~ 07864 345 019 Useful Numbers and Contacts at 6pm on a Wednesday or see their Ad on
[email protected] page 24 for further details.
Thanet STD Code : 01843
[email protected] Community Warden
Karl Aylett 07811 271 299
Editorial Team: PCSO: Debbie Forsyth The Church Clock Face Fund is coming along
nicely but still has a fair way to go so if you feel
Ray Owen Accounts & 07864 345 019 email: [email protected] able to support them in any way they would
really appreciate that.
Advertising Police: 101 (for reporting anything except emergencies)
Emergencies: 999 or 112
Diane Harris Advertising 826 048 Thanet District Council: 577 000
Orbit Housing: 0800 678 1221
Diane Cotterill Snappy via Editor Community Dog Warden: 577 580 Finally we’d just like to say a big thank you to
Salvation Army Hall: 825 178 those of you who have answered our call for
You can leave hard copy for us at the Library Library: 03000 41 31 31 (closed at present) volunteers to help distribute and deliver this
or send it via snail mail to: Doctor’s Surgery: 821 333 magazine.
Minster Matters
(appointments only, 8.00am -10.00am) INDEX 22
c/o Library & Neighbourhood Centre, Flag Flying Diary 23
4A Monkton Road, Patient Liaison Group: 821 200 Church Notices 24
Vets: 825 999 Kate’s Pudding Recipe 26
Minster-in-Thanet CT12 4EA Post Office: 821 291 Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Bookings 26
Fax: 07011 979 875 Minster School: 821 384 All Weather Playing Surface
Village: www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk
Advertising Rates (per month) Show: www.minstershow.org.uk
Freegle: http://freegle.in/thanet
Page Size 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 Full Mobility Scooters & Wheelchairs etc.
(to loan): 07864 345 019
B&W Single £12 £24 £48 £96 £192 Venues available for Hire
John Spanton Pavilion (in Rec)
B&W min of 6 £7.50 £15 £30 £60 £120 All Weather Sports Pitch & MUGA Minster Parish Council

Colour Single £13.50 £27 £54 £108 £216 bookings for both of the above venues via next Meeting will be held on:

Colour Min of 6 £11 £22 £44 £88 £176 Parish Office 821 339 Tuesday 7 September @ 7pm
Old Schools: bookings via
Sizes quoted above are approximate Pat Hogben 822 082 In the Neighbourhood Centre
or email: [email protected]
Payment for Advertising is ‘In Advance’ Village Hall: bookings via Members of the public are welcome to attend and can
Late payment for advertisements Eric James 821 744 arrange to speak to the Council through the Clerk or
will mean they are omitted Neighbourhood Centre Meeting Room: by requesting the Chairman before the start of the
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Jemima’s Tea Room (Eve & Sun) bookings of each full council meeting for the public to be able
Cheque's payable to ‘Minster Matters’ via Brenda Bradley 07455 588 624 to ask questions. Copies of the Agenda are available
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on request, and we will be pleased to quote Next Meeting: Tuesday 5 October
for this service. Our mailing details are
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E - Team Minster In Thanet WI Pawfection

Ray aka Mr O Now that restrictions are being lifted we Dog Grooming Service
Brenda All Breeds Welcome
are looking forward to resuming our
Kind Professional Service
monthly meetings. Fully Insured
14th September Jamaican food cookery demonstration
12th October Sarah Tomczak (editor of Red Magazine) Professionally Trained

talking about balancing a family life with a career as Editor Gemma & Sandie
69 High Street, Minster, CT12 4AB
of a national magazine.
9th November Annual Meeting 01843 825 841
14th December Christmas Party and meal-(members only)

Diane

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month
at 7.30pm in Minster Village Hall and visitors are
welcome.
Diane Please contact Liz Shervington (President) for more
information.

Lots of new household items, NORTHROP SERVICES
bric-a-brac, ornamental teapots,
fishing weights, pocket money toys, KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
cards and wrap ( weather dependant) Tiling, Plastering

lots of bargains & General Maintenance
Also incorporating a table raising HOME DECORATING
funds for the church clock restoration
Interior & Exterior
appeal Local, Reliable & Experienced

Contact Paul or Tracy
01843 823 646

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Many other

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Call for details or go to

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(Minster based business)

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COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME - UPDATE
The vaccination programmes for both the booster and annual flu vaccines
will continue to be rolled out at the SAGA Centre in Westwood Cross
throughout September and October.
Vaccinations are now available to all 16/17 years old with the majority being
offered and already received their vaccination, so if you have not had yours,
please contact the surgery or visit the walk-in clinic on Saturdays.
Booster vaccines: All eligible patients will receive an invitation,
approximately mid-September, to receive the vaccine, which, at this moment
in time is likely to be the Pfizer vaccine.
Winter Flu vaccine: All patients over 65 and those considered to be
vulnerable and at risk will receive an invitation from the surgery to receive
the vaccination and messages are already being sent out to enable ordering
and clinics to be planned. The practicality of giving both vaccinations at the
same time is also being considered.

Further up to date information can
be found on the following website and on our Facebook page.

www.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Currently we are receiving supplies of both the Oxford AstraZeneca and
Pfizer vaccines, so if you have not yet received your first or second dose of
either vaccine or may have initially declined the vaccine, please BOOK
NOW!
Please note; Once you have had your vaccination you may be asked to sit
and wait for 10-15 minutes, depending upon individual circumstances.
Covid-19 cases are still quite high, especially in the under 35s ‘so: Please DO
NOT get complacent, even if you have been fully vaccinated, because you
can still get the virus and unknowingly, spread it to others!
So please, use common sense where necessary and follow the guidelines.
For Everyone's Safety -

Remember:
“Wash Hands” “Cover Face” “Make space” “Let Fresh Air In”

and above all “PROTECT THE NHS”
New Persistent cough? Loss Taste/Smell? High Temperature?

Book a Test - Call 119

PLEASE NOTE
In common with all NHS facilities, it will still remain COMPULSORY to wear
face masks when attending the surgery.

SURGERYCLOSURE DAYS
STAFF TRAINING - Thursday 23rd September - from I pm onwards
If you need to see a doctor during these times, please call 111 for non-urgent
confidential help and advice for you and your family. For COVID-19 help
and advice - Call 119. For urgent/life threatening cases call 999 as normal.

PATIENT LIAISON GROUP MEETING
Our next meeting will be held on Monday 6th September If you have any
questions on any of the above or suggestions you would like to raise, please
contact:

Ken Self on 821200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821049
or email [email protected]

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My name is Ali and I’ve THE
been in this line of business
since 1996, starting by MINSTER
working with family for 10
years in Hackney, I then MEZE
went on to open a new
business in Covent Garden AND GRILL
which I ran for 15 years.
7-9 Monkton Road
01843 821 331

We moved to Kent
in September 2020.
We love Minster and
we would like to
thank everyone for
their very warm
welcome.
Please come and try
our food, this is a
family business and
we thank you for
your support.

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Anita’s Flowers MINSTER SALVATION ARMY
@ Greens of Minster SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER
AT 10.30 A.M.
24A Monkton Road
Minster AN INVITATION TO JOIN US AS WE
RETURN TO OUR HALL
CT12 4EA
T: 01843 822 212 11 TOTHILL STREET, MINSTER
M: 07889 308 748 AN INFORMAL OPPORTUNITY TO:
E: [email protected] CATCH UP, SHARE EXPERIENCES AND
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SUPPORT EACH OTHER
Free local delivery TEA/COFFEE AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

ALL WELCOME

(The Salvation Army Registered Charity No 214779)

The Minster Shed Group is now up and running, but we are still looking
for a permanent site to set up a workshop and meeting facilities.
We are looking for an un-used shed, barn or any empty space
that we could use on a permanent basis.
If you have such premises or could recommend someone who has

please let us know on [email protected] or ring 01843 319 791.

Obituary JOAN FENKEN

07/10/1919 to 11/08/2021

Joan sadly passed away on 11th August at the age of nearly 102 years.
She was a resident of Yoakley House in Margate, but before that she lived
very happily in Minster for nearly 40 years.

Joan had a very interesting life and had travelled the world with her
husband who was a diplomat. Her deep interest in birds was founded in
Chile and Venezuela. She and her husband, Tim, were involved in the
setting up of the Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory.

Joan was a committed Christian and supported many causes and people.
She will be sadly missed.

Jackie Laurie, niece.

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Fencing, Decking
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LOGS You can now enjoy us
from the comfort of your HOME!
Suppliers  of quality wood for
open fires and wood burners Simply visit:
Barn-stored and seasoned hard wood
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MAX CARPET CLEANING We are well underway in planning our bi-annual event
for next May when it is our turn to host our French friends
CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY to what will be a fun packed day.
A completely dry carpet cleaning service! When we were invited to their Twinning Day in
And that means: - Armbouts-Cappel, some two years ago, we were given a
No more damp or wet carpets! day to remember, with good food and entertainment and
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! a few drinks as well. Those who came across with us
No chance of sticky residues which would, I think, certainly say it was a jolly good day out.
can attract the dirt! So, as they looked after us so well, we want to give them
Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets! a really good Minster welcome when they come over here.
If you would like to be involved with the Minster
(Upholstery and leather cleaning service available) Twinning Association why not come along to our AGM
For quotes please call:- on Friday 12th November in the Sports Pavilion in the
Recreation Ground at 7:30pm
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Do you suffer from Clinic Our autumn play, Duets, will be performed at Minster
Village Hall from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 12th
Corns ~ Callus/Dry Skin ~Fungal Infection September at 7.30pm. For this production only the
Thickened Nails ~ Ingrowing Toenails audience will be seated at tables, and you are invited
Unable to cut your own nails? to bring any refreshments you wish for the interval.
Advance bookings and card payments are now being
All treated in the comfort of your own home taken on 07501 894 381 at £10 a ticket.
Evening and Weekend Calls Available
07773 053 714 or 07570 791 953 Please come along and support this,
our first show after lockdown.
Debbie Mardell
Auditions for this year’s pantomime, Little Red Riding
SAC Dip FHPT * SAC Dip FHPP * MRFHP Hood, were held on Tuesday 17th August at the Bell
Inn, Minster, and were very well attended with a very
PAINTING & DECORATING pleasing number of new faces present. Our director,
By NIGEL MATHER Dominique Vaughan, was pleased to be able to cast
the Panto and a substantial chorus from those present.
Your Local Professional Decorator It will be performed at the Village Hall from Wednesday
Bringing High Quality Decorating December 1st to Saturday December 4th at 7.30 pm with
a matinee on the Saturday afternoon.
to your home (or business) Again, advance bookings for the pantomime are
Interior & Exterior - No Job too Small available on 07501 894 381 with payment nearer the
time of performance.
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Minster

Is A Remarkable
Village!!

In a few short weeks the project to restore the Minster Church Clock Face has
raised £6,374, THAT’S RIGHT!! £6,374!! of the £15,000 needed.

This figure has been reached by a combination of contributions to the ‘JustGiving’
website, personal donations, a stall at the yard sale at Attwells (Thanks Karen) and
many other ad hoc contributions from Minster residents and from many people
outwith the village.

This generosity has many back stories that relate to people’s memories with
Minster Church. Some have expressed fond memories such as marriages,
christenings, and many personal experiences.

In the pipeline is a Saturday afternoon concert at the end of October, details to
be finalised and a soon to be advertised Grand Raffle with many valuable prizes.

In addition, Karen is to hold other yard sale at Attwells in September.

In the next issue of Minster Matters we hope to publish a very interesting story
concerning the Church Clock by a local well-known resident. Watch this space!
The ‘JustGiving’ site at

is the place for online donations or Minster Garage is very happy to
receive contributions. There are also several collecting jars around the village.

As a result of this spectacular generosity of Minster residents and the many others
outside of the village we will be able to start planning the restoration sooner than
anticipated. We will keep you informed of each stage of the process.

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MINSTER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS Trutek Computers Ltd
SATURDAY 11th DECEMBER 2021
For All Your Computer Requirements:
Another month has gone by and we are getting closer and Repairs - Servicing & Accessories
closer to Christmas. Organisation is ongoing. Computers Built To Specification
ELF MAKERS: Thank you to everybody who is making Elves Laptop Sales
for our lamp posts. A few questions have been raised about
the pattern so I would like to clarify a few points. PLEASE feel For Further Advice & Help
free to modify the pattern however you like. There is no right Please Contact Us On:
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well. Or if you have small teddy eyes, they are fine too. Again,
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No one has come forward to arrange an Elf costume available for Foot and Nail care
competition yet so if you fancy having a go then let me know.
Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,
VOLUNTEERS ON THE DAY Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,
If you are available on Saturday 11th December for an hour
or so and are willing to help, please message me with your Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal
contact details. We will need help from 12 noon onwards to Nail infections, Verrucas,
put up lots of lanterns ( we are hoping to have workshops
during November to make these) around the Church and car Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare
park areas. Also volunteers to slow the traffic around the area
from 3 pm till 7 pm and help with setting up for the choir to sing. We provide personal and reliable treatment in
Once we have a list of volunteers we will be arranging a the comfort of your own home, nursing or
meeting during November to discuss exactly what will be residential care home or hospital
required.
Day, evening, weekend appointments
available by arrangement

Tel: 01843 866 601
Mob: 07749 999 584

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PCSO’s REPORT

Dear all,
When asked to contribute something to the magazine I try to ensure that the advice that

I give is relevant.
Advice surrounding fraud may seem obvious to some but for many others a few simple
tips could be crucial in preventing a fraud occurring  in the first place.

An example of this is cash machine/ATM fraud –
It’s a good idea to scan the area around ATMs before you use them. Be aware of anyone

standing close by and always check the machine to see if it’s been tampered with before
you use it.
Tell-tale signs of ATM fraud: Things to look out for are devices attached to the machine – some are more

obvious than others. If you do see something suspicious contact the police and the bank.
Remember, if it doesn’t look or feel right then steer clear and, if possible, go inside the bank where it will

be safer. And always keep a regular check on your transactions.

Be alert: We know it’s not always easy, but try to be aware of anyone near you when you’re at an ATM.
Being aware of your surroundings and not being distracted makes it harder for people to take advantage

and less likely that they’ll try to.
Thieves will watch as you key in your PIN or distract you while you’re withdrawing cash. Be vigilant. Cover

your PIN and keep an eye on your card at all times. If someone taps you on the shoulder or tries to speak

to you, just ignore them. When you've left the ATM, put your card away immediately.

You should also be careful with contactless cards. You can get a card holder to prevent your card details

being inadvertently read.

On a more positive note, Village Voices held their first indoor practise back at The Salvation Army Hall on

18th August. It was as if we had never been away. The choir sounded better than ever and we don’t appear

to have lost any members, in fact we have gained a few more!!

We are looking forward to performing in public again soon.
Take care and stay safe,  Debs

COMMUNITY WARDEN’S REPORT

Hello again Minster,
Well, it seems my faith was rewarded and restrictions have in the main been lifted, it’s been nice to see lots
of people still wearing masks in crowded places although I do realise it’s a personal choice.
So that’s the good news, but the lockdown has brought out the rogue traders and fly tippers, I have
reported a number of fly tips to T.D.C. this month and unfortunately I have been working with Trading

Standards visiting people in the village who have been exploited by rogue traders, so try
to remember, to stop doorstep criminals from scamming you, remember that you
should never:
agree for work on your house or garden by someone who knocks at your door uninvited
give money to or sign any forms for people who turn up on your doorstep
open the door to strangers or allow uninvited callers into your home
let somebody take you to the bank to get money for them
If you are unsure about what to do, or need some advice please get in touch, I have

leaflets that might help or we could just have a chat.

A quick mention about fly tips... you can report them directly to T.D.C. via their website at thanet.gov.uk or

an easier way, if you have a smartphone, is to download the Country Eye App available for both Android

and I.O.S.
Thanks Minster, Karl

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Minster

Bowls Club

Your Time is a social group for older people, 55+, Covid-19 has, for us at bowls
run by Kent Coast Volunteering. We meet weekly as in many other sports, meant
on Wednesdays at Centenary Hall, Hardres Street, that for about fifteen months we
Ramsgate, CT11 8QD from 1 - 3pm and at All Saints couldn’t take part in our game.
Church Hall, All Saints Avenue, Westbrook, CT9 At the beginning of the outdoor season we did
5QL on Thursdays from 10 - 12pm. Each week we manage to start bowling again but in a very
hold different activities including quizzes, crafts, restrictive manner. Now most restrictions have
singers, chair exercise and local speakers. We had to been lifted we are back to bowling normally.
close over the pandemic but have now reopened at We have our finals weekend on the 18th and
both venues, with appropriate Covid safe measures 19th of September when everyone is welcome
in place. The cost is only £3 a session, including to come and enjoy the bowling. There will be
refreshments and activities. We welcome new refreshments during the weekend, this
members. If you would like to find out more, please includes a bar. The green closes at the end
ring Heather on 07816 406 379 or email of September, and we then start our indoor
[email protected], Short Mat season on the 2nd of October. Why
or just come along to a session, we are a friendly not come along and try out the short mat, we
bunch!! have sessions during the week when you
could have some instruction to see if you like
the sport.
If you contact Steve Andrews on 01843 791
142 he can advise you of the playing times.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Roger Pluckrose, Chairman

MINSTER & MONKTON GARDENING CLUB

(Formerly the M&M Horticultural Society)

Now that we are able to get back to meeting again, the club will restart on Wednesday 22nd September at 2pm in the
Village Hall with a welcome back meeting and afternoon tea. Membership fees paid last year (2020) will cover this year.

Hopefully the programme for this year will be entertaining:-
October 20th – Peter Golding on the Maidstone Dinosaur

November 17th – Don Wilks with one of his lovely talks and slides
December 8th – Christmas meeting and this year hopefully some kind of Christmas lunch

We look forward to seeing you all.

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Hello, Verified routes are routes that have been
We are making brilliant progress in our efforts positively reviewed by three different people.
to make Slow Ways an outstanding national This is a high bar, but we want all our verified
walking network. routes to be trusted routes.

This newsletter outlines how things are going, We’re keeping track of which places have the
what needs to be done and how you can help. most verified routes. Birmingham is currently
We are looking for people across the country in the lead as three of the city’s nine Slow
to champion Slow Ways and we’d love for you Ways have at least one verified route.
to be among them.

Walking Slow Ways away from the city -

How things are going Here’s the leader board.
So far people have contributed 7,978 Slow
Ways walking routes to the network. Added 3 verified routes >>> Birmingham
together these routes stretch for an incredible
115,803 km. 2 verified routes >> Bath, Bradford-On-Avon,
Chiswick, Dulwich, Dunblane, Newton Abbot,
The challenge is to walk, review, verify and Putney, Queensferry and Smethwick
survey all of these routes. After four months
here’s what our progress looks like: 1 verified route > Alrewas, Bedworth, Belper,
Bridge of Allan, Brixton, Caldicot (Cil-y-
2,024 route reviews coed), Catford, Chepstow, Coventry,
Cuckfield, Didcot, Doune, Ealing Broadway,
22,480km of route reviews Goring, Great Barr, Hampstead Heath,
Harrogate, Haywards Heath, Heysham,
435 route surveys Hitchin, Houghton-le-Spring, Ipplepen,
Kennington, Kingsteignton, Kingston,
39 verified routes Kingston Vale, Kirkliston, Leith, Letchworth
Garden City, Lewes, Lewisham, Morecambe,
Newport (Isle of Wight), Oakham, Peckham,
Reading, Romsey, Rotherham, Rowley Regis,
Royal Leamington Spa, Sheffield, Stamford,
Tolworth, Totton, Ventnor, Wallingford,
Walton-on-Thames, Warwick, West
Bromwich, West Dulwich, West Rainton,
Wetherby, Weybridge, Wirksworth, Wood
Green, Woodingdean and Yoxall

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into the lead? Which town will be the first to
verify all its routes? Get started by searching
for your town or city here.

Share your #SlowWayHome - Get home from
somewhere by using your local Slow Ways.
Use the Journey Planner on the website to help
design your route. Share your journey on
social media using the hashtags #SlowWays
#SlowWayHome and please do review the
routes you use. Every review counts.

See how many routes have been verified in a Already walked or wheeled a route but not left
place. Simply search for a place from our a review? It’s not too late - 1,398 routes have
home page and then scroll down to see which been positively reviewed once. If three people
routes have been reviewed and surveyed. had posted positive reviews for each of these
Here’s and example for Birmingham. routes we’d have 1,437 routes and 18% of the
network verified. If you’ve travelled a route
Birmingham Map but not left a review yet, do take the time to
What needs to be done post one. If you’ve walked a route with other
We need at least three different people to people, please ask them to submit a short
review every Slow Way route to make sure review too. It all adds up.
they are good enough to be in the network. To
do that we need people in every town and city Thank you
in Great Britain to walk their local routes. With just 39 of 7,978 routes verified so far,
let’s see how many we can award a verified
This is a mammoth challenge that will equate ticked snail by the end of September!? Maybe
to collectively walking to the moon. It’s 100% we’ll even have the first village, town or city
doable, we just need to take it one step at a with one verified route for each of its Slow
time. Ways… Let’s see!

How you can help Thank you very much for taking the time to
Please help by doing one or more of these read this update. Every click, step and review
things: counts.

Walk and review a route - Simply walking Keep exploring!
routes and posting reviews on the Slow Ways Slow Ways Snail
website will help. Not walked a Slow Ways The Slow Ways Team
route yet? Please do!

Get your town, city or village up the leader
board - Birmingham is at the top of our leader
board with three verified Slow Ways routes.
Could you get active, organised and your town

22 Minster Matters September 2021

MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY
For September

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

Sept 3rd Merchant Navy Day Red Ensign

Sept 6th Twinning Anniversary Armbouts Cappel

Sept 15th Battle of Britain Day R.A.F.

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24 Minster Matters September 2021

Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking?

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sigh or shudder? With the start of the new [email protected] - [email protected] –
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Gipsy Tart is an iconic Kentish pudding, Patrons - Judi Dench DBE - David Suchet CBE - Julian Fellowes DL
beloved of generations of schoolchildren and
sweet-toothed adults. The quantity below is for The Sarah Thorne Theatre Company and Michael Friend Productions
at least 10 people. The milk beats up much are pleased to announce that the 15th Summer Repertory Season will stage the following plays.
better if it has been in the fridge for at least 5
hours beforehand. I keep a tin in there -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
permanently – you never know…
VILLAGE WOOING and HOW HE LIED TO HER HUSBAND by Bernard Shaw
Gipsy Tart
A double bill of two comic views of the state of marriage as seen by Shaw.
Pastry: An eternal triangle in which Shaw sends up his own characters from his play Candida.
4oz/100g butter
8oz/225g plain flour and a most unusual love story in a village post office
pinch salt
1 egg, beaten Friday 10th September at 7.30pm - Saturday 11th September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Sunday 12th at 6.30pm

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde

Late Victorian English society mocked brilliantly by Oscar Wilde
in this witty play full of some of the most famous comedy lines in theatre history

Friday 17th September at 7.30pm - Saturday 18th September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Sunday 19th at 6.30pm

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AN INCIDENT AT THE BORDER by Kieran Lynn

Mountains create natural borders, rivers create natural borders, and human beings create un-natural ones.
Kieran Lynn’s sharply funny black comedy shows how a political whim can turn a romantic afternoon
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Friday 24th September at 7.30pm - Saturday 25th September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Sunday 26th at 6.30pm

All seats £16.00 (advance) £18 (doors)
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Booking the Multi Use Games Area RED RECYCLING BAGS
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