Minster Matters - Issue 219 - November 19

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Minster Matters Issue Number 219 : November 2019
ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM - Issue 131)
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Black-Brown Waste & Recycling Blue-Red-Brown Dates for Your Diary
Copy Date for Next Issue - FRIDAY 15 November
Route A | Route B Route A | Route B NOV

08 / 22 | 01 / 15 / 29 November 01 / 15/ 29 | 08 / 22 1 Minster Fireworks 17
2 Charity Choral Concert @ St Mary’s Church 1
06 / 20 | 13 / 27 December 13 / 27 | 06 / 20 2 WI Oktoberfest 16
9 Christmas Bazaar - St Mary’s Cliffsend 8
Dry Cell Battery Collections: Attwells, Library

Copy for any issue of MINSTER - How To Find Us 12 WI Meeting 6
Minster Matters
For those looking to use a Sat Nav 14 Minster Village Hall AGM 16
must be received (at the very latest !!) to locate the Village
by the 3rd Friday of the preceding month 16 Canterbury Singers @ St. Mary’s Church 15
the Library at 4A Monkton Road
22 Christmas Fayre - Minster Forces Fundraisers 22

Copy date for next issue shown at top of is the approximate Centre of the Village 23 PLG Christmas Bazaar 12

‘Diary of Dates’ on right of this page and the postcode there is CT12 4EA 23 Salvations Army Christmas Sale 12

www.minstermatters.uk GPS/OS Map co-ordinates for the 24 Psychic Fayre - Minster Village Hall 8
[email protected] Village Square are TR 309 647 30 Christmas Bazaar - Minster Village Hall 12
30 Christmas Fair - St Nicholas-At-Wade 12
51.33 N, 1.33 E or 51° 20’ N, 1° 18’ E

Co-Editor: Ray Owen ~ 07864 345 019 Useful Numbers and Contacts DEC Men’s Supper Club Christmas Meeting 13
Co-Editor: Amy Murray ~ 07519 704 254 Thanet STD Code : 01843 4 Alice in Wonderland - Minster Playhouse 13
Pilgrims Hospice Remembrance Service 21
[email protected] Community Warden 4 to 7 WI Christmas Party & Buffet 6
[email protected] Aaron Kluibenschadl: 07811 271 302 7
PCSO: Adrian Butterworth 07966 308 781 10
Editorial Team: Police: 101 (for reporting anything except emergencies)
Emergencies: 999 or 112
Amy Murray Accounts 07519 704 254 Thanet District Council: 577 000
Orbit Housing: 0800 678 1221
Ray Owen Accounts & 07864 345 019 Community Dog Warden: 577 580 2020 Friday 8 May - VE Day Celebrations 22
Diane Harris Advertising 826 048 Salvation Army Hall: 825 178
Advertising Library: 03000 41 31 31
Doctor’s Surgery: 821 333
Diane Cotterill Snappy 822 394 What’s On at the Royal British Legion 11
(appointments only, 8.00am -10.00am)
You can leave hard copy for us at the Library What’s On at ‘Le Club’, Foxhunters 15
or send it via snail mail to: Patient Liaison Group: 821 200 MPC Minutes 17
Minster Matters Vets: 825 999 Flag Flying Diary 18
Post Office: 821 291
c/o Library & Neighbourhood Centre, Minster School: 821 384 Sarah Thorne Theatre 19
4A Monkton Road, Village: www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk Library Opening Times 20
Show: www.minstershow.org.uk Kate’s Pudding Recipe 20
Minster-in-Thanet CT12 4EA Freegle: http://freegle.in/thanet
Fax: 07011 979 875 Mobility Scooters & Wheelchairs etc. Church Notices 24
(to loan): 07864 345 019 Village Hall Diary 25
Advertising Rates (per month) Venues available for Hire WHAT’S ON PAGE 25
John Spanton Pavilion (in Rec) Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Bookings 26
Page Size 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 Full All Weather Sports Pitch & MUGA All Weather Playing Surface 26
St Mary's Church Guided Tours 26
B&W Single £12 £24 £48 £96 £192 bookings for all of the above venues via

B&W min of 6 £7.50 £15 £30 £60 £120 Parish Office 821 339 Minster Parish Council
Old Schools: bookings via next Meeting will be held on:
Colour Single £13.50 £27 £54 £108 £216 Pat Hogben 822 082 Tuesday 5 November @ 7pm
or email: [email protected]
Colour Min of 6 £11 £22 £44 £88 £176 Village Hall: bookings via in the Neighbourhood Centre
Eric James 821 744 Members of the public are welcome to attend and can
Sizes quoted above are approximate Neighbourhood Centre Meeting Room: arrange to speak to the Council through the Clerk or by
bookings via Library 03000 41 31 31 requesting the Chairman before the start of the meeting.
Payment for Advertising is ‘In Advance’ Jemima’s Tea Room (Eve & Sun) bookings There is also a 15 minute period at the end of each full
Late payment for advertisements via Brenda Bradley 07455 588 624 council meeting for the public to be able to ask questions.
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shown in the left hand column on this page. Meeting dates can be found at
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of goods or services offered.
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December, inclusive.
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YSTIOTTOUOR’SITRSETVHFEEHSTERIITRSCTITOSLKHONLIEMETTANANCPSCGTOOOHAITASVHZETENEITVERDNOEVREIOIGLIONALLVNNAEAHDGTEYEELOWPTIUHONRAGTPSUUWRPECPHORASTE 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
due to the seating arrangements in the Church. THE MOWER STORE

This is definitely one not too miss! Unit 4 Ebbsfleet Farm, Jutes Lane, Minster CT12 5FH

Tel: 01843 825 000

FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY NEEDS

* SALES * SERVICING *
* SPARES * REPAIRS *

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW MOWER
OR ANY OTHER GARDEN MACHINERY

DELIVERED TO YOU FULLY ASSEMBLED
AND DEMONSTRATED

Gel Polish The
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on fingers and toes only £30 61 High St Gift Vouchers
Book now to avoid disappointment
Minster Air Conditioned
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 SEASONAL WINTER ‘FLU VACCINATIONS
Dog Grooming Service There are still plenty of opportunities to have a “Flu Vaccination”,
All Breeds Welcome Professional Hairdressing appointments are available and can be made in the usual way via the
brought right to your door surgery, in person or by phone. So, DON’T DELAY - BOOK YOURS
Kind Professional Service TODAY, especially if you have chronic health problems such asthma,
Fully Insured I am a local mobile heart disease, diabetes and of course if you’re a mum to be!
hairdresser with over 20 Eligible and at-risk patients, including infants between 2-4 and those
Professionally Trained over 6 years have already received a letter inviting them to make an
years experience appointment, but If you have any concerns about your eligibility
Gemma & Sandie please contact reception as soon as possible.
69 High Street, Minster, Professional Services
at reasonable prices
CT12 4AB
Call: Nikki Sutherland
01843 825 841
07834 197 794
Facebook: Hair By-Nikki

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
A Zero Tolerance Policy exists throughout the NHS and naturally
Minster Surgery adheres to that policy. Your Surgery is working hard
to meet the needs of all our patients within a very
stretched NHS service and would ask that they are treated with the
respect they rightly deserve. Sadly, we have recently experienced
several instances of foul and abusive language used against surgery
staff, both over the phone and face to face, which will NOT be
tolerated. Therefore, a simple plea, please treat us in the way you
would expect to be treated yourself. Thank you for your understanding.

BRILLS DIY Gardening ~ Household MISSED APPOINTMENTS
& Building Supplies This month was very frustrating for our nursing team as not only did
www.brills.co.uk Find us on Facebook & Twitter 27 patients not attend their doctor’s appointment and 39 their nurse’s
16-18 The Square, Birchington | 01843 845133 | Est 1966 appointment but 14 did not attend their vaccination appointment,
unbelievable. So that’s nearly a further £12000 of NHS funds wasted,
Coal - Kindling - Kiln Dried & Seasoned Logs why? Remember, don’t need it - cancel it. Forget? Get our text
Bulk Bags Logs £64.95 - Gas Fires - Gas Bottles reminder service on your mobile phone, its free and easy to do, just
tell us your number and we do the rest.
Dimplex Fires Live Displays - Paraffin
FRIENDS AND FAMILY SURVEY
PAINT MIXING MACHINE; CARPET CLEANER HIRE; KEYS, GLASS & TIMBER CUTTING SERVICE Thank you to all those patients who take part and please continue to
do so. We welcome all your comments, good and bad, because they
Water Softener Salt Tablets £7.99 all help us to continually improve our service to all our patients. Last
month patients we received 314 responses to “would you recommend
Galvanised Incinerator Large £19.00 our Practice” and they are as follows: Extremely likely/Likely - 91%;
£19.99 Extremely unlikely/Unlikely - 6%; Unsure/Don’t know - 3%.
Convector Electric Heater 2kw £12.99
Upright Fan Heater 2kw £16.99 WIN £100 CASH IN OUR GRAND CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Halogen Heater 1.2kw Tickets on sale now and will be drawn at our 10th ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR on Saturday 23rd November. Tables for this
Oil Filled Heater Radiator Thermo Controlled £34.99 are nearly all gone, so get in quick. Please see our poster included in
Mini Oil Filled Radiator Thermo Controlled £19.99 this magazine for further details.

Crown 7.5 Litre White Matt Emulsion £13.99 SURGERY CLOSURE DAYS
Dulux 7.0 Litre White Matt Emulsion £14.99 Please note that the surgery will be closed from midday onwards on
Wednesday 27th November for staff training. Please ensure that you
8’x4’ 18mm O.S.B Board £23.99 have sufficient medication to last you during these times. Should you
need to see a doctor when the surgery is closed, please call the NHS
8’x4’ 11mm O.S.B. Board £14.99 111 Service direct on 111 to receive non urgent confidential health
advice and information for you and your family. For urgent/life
8’x4’ 12mm W.B.P Plywood £19.99 threatening cases please dial 999 as normal.

Sleepers 2.4 x 100 x 200 £19.95 PATIENT GROUP MEETING
If you have any issues you would like to raise at our next meeting, or
4’x2’ Tanalised per metre £2.17 require further information on any of the above, then please contact
Ken Self on 821 200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821 049 or email
6’x6’ Closeboard Fence Panels £29.99 [email protected].

6’ X 6’ Waney Fence Panels £20.99

6’x6’ Heavy Duty Trellis £18.99

Greenworks Patio Cleaner Jet Washer £79.99

Handy Electric Leaf Blower £47.99

Handy Electric Chain Saw £68.99

Bulk Bags Sharp Ballast & Building Sand Delivered £48.99

1700 x 700 Steel Baths £79.99

Vileda Mop Bucket and Wringer £12.98

Swan 3in1 Powerplush Turbo Vacuum Cordless £149.99

Beldray Airgilty Max Cordless Vacuum Cleaner £89.99

Tower Cordless Steam Iron £20.00

Addis Superdry Mop & Extra Fill £9.99

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CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE PROMOTIONS WWW.BRILLS.CO.UK

Find us on Facebook & Twitter ALL PRICES SHOWN INCLUDE V.A.T.

Timber * Electricals * Plumbing * Building Materials
* Household Goods * Glass Garden Furniture * Local Delivery

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WELCOME OUR COMMUNITY WARDEN PCSO’s REPORT

I have recently been October is the start of the cold
and dark early evenings. I would
appointed on a temporary like to take some time to remind
everyone that as you are out and
basis to cover Minster and about to wrap up warm and wear
something that will make you
Monkton as a Community visible to vehicle traffic. A lot of
people generally wear dark
Warden, having worked on clothing and in particular school
uniforms are predominantly dark in colour. This
the Margate Multi-Agency becomes a problem for most vehicle drivers as in the
low light conditions you cannot be easily seen and this
Task Force since joining in turn makes you vulnerable to being involved in an
accident. If you have to go out try and wear something
KCC in July. that can reflect light and possibly carry a torch to
increase your chance of being seen.
Peter Gill After 37 years in Customs This time of year, is also the Halloween and firework
(Border Force) I took early season, if you are out at these times please remember
that not everybody enjoys this time and some elderly
retirement at the end of last residents can become frightened. All I ask is that you
have a fun time and stay safe, organised events are
year. I am no stranger to Thanet having started my usually the safest option. Trick or Treater’s should
respect persons who do not wish to engage in their
career at the Pegwell Bay Hoverport! I then spent activities.
If you notice anyone acting suspiciously contact the
several years working at  Ramsgate Port before police on 999 or 101.
For further advice and guidance ask to speak to your
moving to Dover and then to the Channel Tunnel PCSO.

when it opened in 1994.

I am currently reducing my work on the Task Force

to increase my attendance at Minster and

Monkton, and am looking forward to working in

and with the community. If you see me out and

about, please stop me and say hello...I always have

time for a chat! If you wish to contact me please

use the contact details below.

Peter Gill

KCC Community Warden, Minster and Monkton

Tel: 07703 454 190,

Email: [email protected]

MINSTER SURGERY WINS NATIONAL GOLD AWARD

Minster surgery has been recognised with a national award
after implementing a new personalised and proactive way
of caring for its patients nearing the end of their lives.
Claire Dennis, the Practice Frailty Nurse, and Sandra
Houghton, the Assistant Practice Manager, were
presented with the “Gold Standards Framework (GSF)
Quality Hallmark Award” at a ceremony in London by the
Secretary of the Royal College of General Practitioners,
who stated that it was fabulous to find such a pioneering
GP Practice.
Claire, who led the push to provide coordinated and
compassionate care for all such patients, said the new
procedures benefit patients and staff alike. Patients who
are on the palliative list, “Gold Patients”, are given a “Gold Card” and, on contacting the surgery, are immediately
fast tracked to the most appropriate person.
The “Gold Card” was designed and produced by the Patient Liaison Group at the surgery. Claire added “The GSF
has brought everyone together as a team and we’re delighted to receive this award as it is an area that we are
really passionate about".
To illustrate the scale of this achievement, Minster Surgery is currently the only GP Practice in Kent and Medway
NHS and South East of England to have achieved this award.

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MAX CARPET CLEANING MINSTER W.I.

CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY Unfortunately our October speaker could not give her

A completely dry carpet cleaning service! talk, thankfully Margaret Palmer stepped in and gave us
a very lively demonstration on how to make some
And that means: - delicious chocolate liqueurs and marzipan sweets. Then
No more damp or wet carpets! all the members could have a go and those of us who didn’t eat them there
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! and then took them home!!
No chance of sticky residues which Dates for the diary
can attract the dirt! 12th November-annual meeting

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 10th December-Christmas party and buffet meal

All are welcome to WI meetings - we meet the second Tuesday of every

month at 7.30pm in Minster Village Hall

Please ring Liz (07968 473689) for any further details.

Covering Thanet and surrounding area

DVSA Approved Driving Instructor THE KENT CHURCHES RIDE AND STRIDE EVENT

s DBS checked
Lessons for beginners through to refresher
Pass Plus and Motorway tuition The Ride+Stride event took place on 14th September, a lovely day to go

Beginners special: First 4 hours £60! out riding in our local countryside and visit some unique buildings along

Enquiries at www.in-to-gear.com the way. Although we didn’t get a huge turnout of cyclist, those who took
Call Richard on 07753 449 866 part had a great time. On behalf of all the churches in the area, a big thank
Find us on Facebook at IntoGearDriving

MOSSY'S you goes to. Fran Kimmons. Helen, Primrose and Isabella Northrop, and

Dog Walking and Dog Sitting Service a special thanks to Janet Walmsley who manned St Mary’s all morning
Local lady experienced with dogs available for
occasional dog walks and lots of one to one offering refreshments to weary travellers visiting the village.
individual attention whilst you are away We also cannot forget the sponsors for their valuable coCntyrnibthuiatioNnesv. iYlleou
Competitive Rates depending on requirements
made this event a great success and helped us reach the highest amount
T.D.C. Boarding Licence ~ Minster Vet Inspected
Insured ~ References available in many a year.
Look out for it next September when we do it all again. Ian Andrews
Contact : Sarah Mather
24 High Street, Minster
01843 822 946 or 07855 871 484 GIRLS WORLD FOOTCARE CLINIC
[email protected]
Having been a beautician for 23

PAINTING & DECORATING years and for the past 10 years
By NIGEL MATHER operating from my Salon in
Minster, I’m extremely proud of
Your Local Professional Decorator enhancing my qualifications to
Bringing High Quality Decorating

to your home (or business) become an Advanced Footcare
Interior & Exterior - No Job too Small Specialist.
It has been a pCehrsaornliealGgeooargl eof
Clean Reliable Service mine to expand both my
Free Advice & Problem Solving
Free estimates without obligation

Tel: 822 946 profession and the Salon.

Mob: 07811 780 492 My footcare clinic is in a private
room off of my beauty salon,
24 High St., Minster CT12 4BU

Fred Frighgt iving a pleasant environment
for both treatment and advice

Pet and Domiciliary Service for all. I specialise in treating
diabetics, corns, calluses, dry skin, hard nails, ingrown toe nails and fungal
Going Away? At work all day? nail infections. I also retail products to support the above for home care.
Going into hospital?
DAILY VISITS

PADS offers a trustworthy and secure I’d like to take this opportunity to thank both Minster and my lovely clients
service for the care of your home and pets
for their continued support.
when you are absent For all enquiries and bookings please ring 01843 826 308
Tara
Fully Insured - References on request
Please call 01843 850 165

or ring 07889 202 302

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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

E K Handyman

All your DIY needs catered for
incl. flat packs, decorating,

kitchen and bathroom fitting,
all types of flooring.

No job too small. Free Estimates

Tel: 07778 936 451
or 01843 639 651

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR LLEWELLYN SCHOOL/LOUIE’S HELPING HANDS

Saturday 9 November Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the Charity Ball
St. Mary’s Church, Cliffsend on 17th August at the Old Vicarage. We were very pleased to be able to
give a cheque for £1465.00 to Debbie for Louie’s Helping Hands on the
11.00am - 3.00pm open day of their beautiful new school.

Various stalls and refreshments, soup,
rolls, tea/coffee

Est 1980

VILLAGE GLASS

WINDOWS - DOORS
CONSERVATORIES etc

Free Quotations
Tel 01843 821 147

Including Answerphone

PSYCHIC FAYRE

Sunday 24 November, Minster Village Hall,
10.00am - 4.00pm

Lots of Stalls, Mediums giving Tarot, Spirit, Angel Cards
and Psychometry Readings

Tombola for Cats in Crisis, Tea bar open all day
at reasonable prices

£1 entrance, children free
Come early & book your readings.
All profits to be sent to Animal Sanctuaries

Enquiries to Kay on 01843 297 665

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Branching Out MATT CLARK

Driveways, Patios ( A Minster based business)
Fencing, Decking
Resin Bound Surfacing
Gary:- 07834 594 599

www.checkatrade.com/branchingout

Jamie-Lee’s Pet Parlour BS7671 Part 'P'
Minster Qualified Registration
Electrical
My name is Jamie-Lee Engineer No
and I am a professionally EPP2390
trained Dog Groomer,
with over 5 years of All Electrical Work Undertaken
experience working in a
busy salon. I provide a Free Quotations ~ Competitive Prices
high standard of grooming Quality Workmanship ~ Fully Guaranteed
using the best salon
equipment and products. Call Nic 825 094 / 0771 458 0978
All grooms are done to
the breed standard in a www.npelectricals.co.uk
homely relaxed one to
one environment. Kaye Dunbar, Gold Travel Counsellor
Your personal Travel Expert
50% off your dog’s first groom
Loyalty scheme available 01843 807 910
Tel: 07928 619 101 [email protected]
Email: [email protected] www.travelcounsellors.com/kaye.dunbar
Web: www.jlpetparlour.com

Facebook doesn’t appeal to you? You can now enjoy The Corner House Minster on a
Then try our network which is private and Monday
dedicated to just Minster & Local Villages
www.cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk
Go to: https://nextdoor.co.uk Tel. 01843 823000
Invite Code: RVYDEW

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Your Letters…

Review… Along with many others I went to the Art Show in Minster Village Hall
and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I would be interested to know how many pictures were sold this year?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course, but I heard it voiced that some of
the nicest paintings were in the ‘wrong’ frames, an opinion I shared.
Keeeeeeeeeep Painting !!!
(Name and address supplied)

Congratulations to… Jack Whybrow on his window display in his new shop, it’s MINSTER POST OFFICE
brilliant!!
I have also been informed that ‘bones’ will appear in the display at the end of Opening Times 821291
October !
Congratulations also to…Eric James! In a very mixed weather year Eric managed Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
to keep the hanging baskets and containers at the Village Hall looking great for Sat 8am - 1pm
the Minster Art Show, thanks for all your hard work. . Mails
(Name and address supplied) . Travel Money
. Money Gram
Obituaries . Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
. Motor Vehicle Licence
Joyce Evelyn Seath . Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items

It is with great sadness to say that Joyce passed away on Wednesday 16th
October 2019 at Grosvenor Court Care Home, Cliftonville.

She had been very frail for quite a while and died peacefully. She was 89.
Funeral will be at St. Mary’s Church followed by a creation.
Date to be arranged.

Anyone wanting further information please phone 07503 205595.
Joyce has specified no black attire, just bright, happy colours.

Denis Alan Power

Denis Power passed away on the 30th September 2019 at the age of 94 years.
He was born, lived and worked in Minster all of his life, less his time serving his

country during the closing stages of WW2.
Our thanks to Mother Nicola, Minster Abbey where his funeral took place on

the 24th October.
If desired donations in his memory can be made to Minster Surgery
c/o W.S. Cole and Son, Funeral Directors, 17-19 High Street, Minster, CT12

4BU, Telephone 01843 821253

GIRLS WORLD LOGS
BEAUTY SALON
Suppliers  of quality wood for
New Footcare Clinic open fires and wood burners
Barn-stored and seasoned hard wood
Treatments for Diabetics for
Corns, Calluses, Dry Skin DELIVERY SERVICE

Hard Nails, Ingrown toe nails Contact: 01304 812 522 or 07720 727 224
& Fungal nail infections www.logstop.co.uk
For Booking 826308
Mondays also available

01843 826 308

70 High Street, Minster

www.girlsworldminster.com

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● Equity Release
● Mortgages & Re-mortgages

01843 269 000
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Saturday 23 November
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Trutek Computers Ltd

For All Your Computer Requirements:
Repairs - Servicing & Accessories
Computers Built To Specification
Laptop Sales

For Further Advice & Help
Please Contact Us On:

01227 375 088

www.trutek.co.uk
Visit us at 147 High St, Herne Bay

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PROFESSIONAL

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All forms of Services and Treatments
available for Foot and Nail care

Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,
Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,

Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal
Nail infections, Verrucas,

Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare

We provide personal and reliable treatment in
the comfort of your own home, nursing or
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Day, evening, weekend appointments
available by arrangement

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Mob: 07749 999 584

Kevin P. Smith Men’s Supper Club Christmas Meeting

YOUR LOCAL BUILDER Wednesday 4th December
For all your building requirements, 7pm for 7.30pm
extensions or loft conversions,
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For a visit and a free quotation The Men’s Supper Club Christmas Meeting
give me a call Traditional Christmas Dinner served

t: 312 010 and afterwards Yuletide Entertainment
m: 07989 578 169
Phone Peter on 01843 447692 or 07981184224
to book your place

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MOBILE LOCALS TAKE PART IN THE REEBOK RAGNAR RELAY
HAIRDRESSER
On Saturday 21st
For all your hairdressing needs, September, a few lads
and in the comfort of your own home from Minster, Nik
Mitchell, Matt Spanton
PPHOONNEEDDIAIANEN:E: & Gavin Johnson got
together with 6 other
0108148348348040995522oorr0077584462 545287913651 local friends to form a
team of 9, ‘The Impi’s’,
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, to run the Reebok
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome Ragnar Relay – White
Cliffs run.
Thanet Mobile They set off from
Sittingbourne in relay
Do you suffer from Clinic with the team running
day and night to finish
Corns ~ Callus/Dry Skin ~Fungal Infection at Brighton 26 hours later.
Thickened Nails ~ Ingrowing Toenails The 170 (ish) mile course snaked through
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All treated in the comfort of your own home Nik says
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I started the race for the team from Sittingbourne
Debbie Mardell I was up against some tough runners. At the end
of my very hot 1st section, I passed the baton to
SAC Dip FHPT * SAC Dip FHPP * MRFHP Matt Spanton (the local asparagus farmer who
also sponsored the team). He set off to run all the
way to Seasalter whilst the rest of our team all
bundled into the minibus to meet him there. Then Gavin Johnson took over,

and so on. It was a nonstop
relay around the coast until
we finished on Sunday in
Brighton. At the end of the
race we were all happy,
tired and rather smelly.
I believe I’m a good runner
due to the fact I grew up in
Minster and always enjoyed
running around the
Marshes and surrounding
country side.’

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16 Minster Matters November 2019

MINSTER BOWLS CLUB

102 people were entertained once again
with new material by an excellent
Singer/Comedian LLoyd Hollet, who got a
standing ovation at the end of his performance.
There's a good chance he will be back again next year.
The indoor short-mat bowling is underway daily and we
have a social evening most Fridays.
On Friday 22nd November we have our A.G.M a month
into the new financial year. A good time to join the Club.
Glynne Hibbert, Hon Secretary

MINSTER VILLAGE HALL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

of the

Minster Village Hall
Management Committee

to be held in the

COMMITTEE ROOM
Thursday 14 November

7.30pm

All Welcome

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Minster Parish Council Meeting ● Councillors agreed that the Parish Council should
Summary of Meeting make a contribution of 50% towards a new
Tuesday 1st October notice board outside St Mary’s Church. It should
bear the name of the church and be available for
● PCSO Adrian Butterworth opened the meeting general use.
reporting on recent crimes in the area. There had
been burglaries at Minster Kebab, the butchers ● In the period of public questions, it was pointed
and the golf club, as well as damage to The New out that the interactive speed sign in Tothill Street
Inn. It was good to hear that following a report was not working; this will be reported.
of fraud a vehicle was identified on CCTV linking
to offences in London and Kent. ● A Mr. Jones from the Gypsy Council UK
introduced himself and advised the meeting that
● Unfortunately, there were no KCC or TDC they were in negotiations with the owner of the
Councillors present at the meeting. Cllr. Pugh lorry park at the service area, currently occupied
emailed to confirm that he is monitoring the by a catering trailer, to lease the site for use as a
issues in relation to the Manston Raceway traveller encampment. It could accommodate 15
planned for Ebbsfleet. caravans. He claimed to have liaised with TDC.
To date we have been unable to identify anyone
● Kim Brookes and Wayne Healey from Stagecoach at TDC who has acknowledged any such liaison.
spoke about the problems encountered by their The Parish Council are monitoring this situation
drivers in manoeuvring around Minster. Several closely.
questions were asked by members of the public,
and suggestions were made as to how some ● An appeal: In recent months the incidents of
difficulties might be overcome. It was generally graffiti in the village has increased hugely. It is
agreed that most problems would be solved if over road signs, local signs, doors, walls etc. and
people gave some thought about where they is mindless and very unsightly. We take some
parked their cars! They were thanked for taking pride in this parish being one of the best kept
the time to attend the meeting. areas in Thanet, yet it is being spoiled by these
few idiots. Please, please help us to stop this! If
● The Chairman reminded everyone of the Minster you know who they are then let us or our PCSO
Firework display on Friday, 1st November and know. We don’t want to take them to court. We
Cllr. McCarthy agreed to liaise with the RBL want them to stop doing it and clear up the mess.
regarding refreshments and marshalling. Later in Thank you.
the meeting the Chairman explained how many
had offered to donate money after the event last MINSTER FIREWORKS
year and were advised that the event is paid for FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER
by the Parish Council. It was suggested that in the RECREATION GROUND
future if people wished to give money it could be
used to support a local organisation. Councillors Free Entry : Gates Open 6pm
were asked for suggestions and since the meeting Fireworks @ 7pm
it has been agreed that any monies donated will
be put towards the Christmas Lights for the Hot Food & Drinks Available
village, which benefits everyone, and to the
Scouts to support the young people in the village. Scouts will be present with
Collection Buckets
● Everyone was reminded that over 1900 copies & proceeds this year
of the Highways survey had been circulated and
encouraged everyone to submit their views on will be split between
this thorny subject! Minster Christmas Lights

● The meeting agreed to purchase Speedwatch and Minster Scouts
equipment for Minster in an effort to address
road safety in the village and surrounding areas.

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Monday - Saturday 11.00am - 9.00pm

MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For Nov/Dec

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

Nov 10th Union Remembrance Sunday

Nov 11th Union 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

Dec 25th Xmas Christmas Day

November 2019 Minster Matters 19

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 2nd November at 7.30pm
Rumpus Theatre Company present Edgar Allen Poe’s

“The Mask of the Red Death”
At midnight during a lavish ball a mysterious, uninvited guest wreaks a terrifying revenge.

Tickets: £15 paid in advance/Friends, £17 doors.

Saturday 9th November at 7.30pm
Thanet Community Gospel Choir perform “GOSPEL LEGENDS”Thanet Community Gospel Choir entertain us with
popular classic hits from the American Civil Rights Era; celebrating the timeless yearning for freedom and equality. Feel

uplifted, moved and connected with well-known songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, The Staple Singers, Edwin
Hawkins and many more Gospel Legends. Tickets: £8 paid in advance/Friends, £10 doors. “Unreserved seating”

Sunday 10th November at 7pm
“The Parkside Swing Band” in concert
“The Parkside Swing Band present an evening of evergreen songs taken from the swinging 30s and 40s. Starring three
fine guitarists (Thomas Abrahams, Tobias Allen and Geary Allen) with Josh Allen on Bass they are able to successfully
recreate the authentic ‘Hot Club’ sound of Django Reinhardt. The night also features Phil Holmes soaring above these
swinging sounds on Tenor Saxophone and the truly stunning vocals of Mimi O’Halloran. Jazz fans unite for what will be
a musical feast on the night of Sunday 10th November 2019 at Sarah Thorne Theatre.”
Tickets: £10 paid in advance/Friends, £12 doors. “Unreserved table seating”

Saturday 16th November at 7.30pm Matinees Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th at 2.30pm
Showcase Productions presents “CANDLELIGHT CABARET”

Candlelight Cabaret is a show for all the family with song, dance & comedy including
cockney sing song, film medley and a Christmas finale. Featuring all new costumes.

Come & support local Theatre.
Tickets: £12 advance/friends, £14 doors. A Community Production

Sunday 24th November at 3pm “Sunday Afternoon Music Making”

Arranged by Jocelyn Emptage and Janet Evans, featuring young pianists,

instrumentalists and singers in concert.

All Seats £3.00 (cash on the door) A Community Production.

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.

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR “CINDERELLA” OUR TRADITIONAL FAMILY PANTOMIME.

St Nicholas-at-Wade with Sarre Village Hall

Peter Mockeridge Hire Charges

Baker and Chef Mornings until noon £5 per hour
Quality Outside Catering for all Occasions
Afternoons and evenings £7 per hour
Weddings, Celebrations, Office Events,
Funeral Wakes Dance groups am and pm £7 per hour

Please contact: Clubroom am and pm £3 per hour
[email protected]
10% discount for 12 or more bookings paid in advance
07981 184 224
01843 447 692 Deposit against damage (evening parties) £100

Melrose, 56 Tothill Street, Minster No teenage parties

Hire of equipment: Large tables 50p each per day;

Small tables 25p each per day; Chairs £20p each per day

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Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking?

I know you are meant to make a good Christmas pudding months in
advance, but this was made in sheer desperation in mid December, and
was still amazing! The recipe is from “Delicious” Magazine. It suggests
you save the cooking liquid from the mandarin and use it as a sweet base
for mulled wine or cocktails.  I turned mine into orange sherbet - I chucked
it into the ice cream maker, adding the juice and some pulp of a large
orange, 1/4 pint of commercial juice and 1 egg white.

Mandarin in the Middle Christmas Pudding
Fruit – put all of these ingredients into a large
bowl, mix well and cover for 24hrs.
5oz/140g each raisins, sultanas, currants, half
glacé cherries
2oz/50g blanched almonds
1 medium Bramley apple, peeled, cored and
grated to give 175g/6oz flesh
2fl oz/50g orange liqueur – eg Cointreau plus
Zest and juice of 1 orange

Centre:
1 firm mandarin or large seedless clementine (about 140g/5oz)
14oz/400g white granulated sugar (to keep the colour)
2 tbsp orange liqueur

Pudding:
5oz/140g cold butter,
6oz/175g dark muscovado sugar, plus a little extra for coating the
bowl
6oz/175g fresh white breadcrumbs
5oz/140g self raising flour with a pinch of salt
1 heaped tsp ground mixed spice
2 large eggs, beaten

Put the mandarin into a small pan, cover with cold water (you can’t
quite – it floats), then put a piece of scrunched up parchment on
and the pan lid. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes, or until
tender when stabbed with a skewer. Remove the mandarin,
measure 300g of the water into a jug, discard the rest. Pour the
300g water into the pan, add the white sugar, heating gently. Stab
the mandarin a few more times, put it into the syrup, plus the liqueur.
Re-cover with the parchment, simmer for 45 minutes, turn it upside
down half way. Allow to cool in the syrup.
Grease a 1.5 litre pudding basin. In a large bowl, combine all the
dry ingredients, grate in the butter, adding the fruit and eggs. Mix
well. Put about 1/3 of the mix into the bowl, squish the mandarin
into it (gently). Put more mixture around and over the mandarin
until the bowl is full. Make a hat for the bowl with a layer of
buttered parchment and a layer of foil, with a pleat in the middle of
both to allow the pudding to expand. Tie with string around the
bowl, making a string handle (good for handling a hot slippery
bowl!). Tuck the foil round and over the parchment.
In a large pan, sit the pudding on a jam jar top, pouring in boiling
water to half way up the side of the pudding. Cover and steam for
6 hours, topping the water up occasionally (this is important!).
Leave the pudding to mature in a cool, dark place.
To serve, steam it in a pan for an hour, or remove the foil and
parchment, cover the top with cling film and microwave on medium
for 10 minutes. Turn the pudding out onto a warmed dish. Cut
the pudding using a serrated knife so you don’t drag the mandarin
out of place.

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

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ANNUAL ‘TREE OF LOVE’ REMEMBRANCE Remembrance
SERVICE services
Saturday 7th December with carols

Pilgrims Hospices’ are hosting their Annual Trees of Love Saturday 7 December
Remembrance Services with carols this December at a Ashford Canterbury Thanet
variety of location across East Kent. They offer people a outdoor services at Pilgrims Hospices
lovely and personal way to remember those we aren’t able
to spend time with at Christmas. Beautiful dove dedications Saturday 1 December
are placed on the Trees of Love at your chosen site, to be lit All Souls Church, Cheriton
up during the service, and to remain shining in loving
memory throughout the festive season. During the Service, Friday 13 December
guests find their dove dedicated to their loved one, sing Barham Charing Crematoriums
carols, switch on the tree lights and listen to festive readings,
with refreshments of hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince Saturday 14 December
pies. Assembly Rooms, New Romney
The Charity is hosting simultaneous services at the Ashford, St Peter and St Paul Church Dover
Canterbury and Thanet Hospices on Saturday 7 December,
at 5pm, but they also provide alternative indoor services Sponsored by
across East Kent. To dedicate a dove in memory of your Join Pilgrims Hospices this December to remember family and
loved one, or for more information, please contact the friends by dedicating a dove on our Trees of Love and come
Supporter Relations team on 01227 782062, or go to our together for a remembrance service with carols.
pilgrimshospices.org/treesoflove webpage to donate and
dedicate a dove on the Trees. www.pilgrimshospices.org/treesoflove | 01227 782062

Thanet Over Fifties Forum hosted its latest meeting on
Wednesday 25th September at Margate Baptist Church. The
topic was “A Crisis in Social Care” and Dot Gibson, Deputy
General Secretary for the National Pensioners Convention, was
keynote speaker.
Dot gave a fascinating insight into the history of post-war
social care and how the system has deteriorated over the
years. This year, the King’s Fund, an independent charity
working to improve health and care in England, said that “the
. . . system is not fit for purpose and is failing the people who
rely on it”. Over the past 20 years, there have been over 30
commissions who have all reported the same findings, but
their recommendations have so far been ignored by
government.
NPC believe that, the same as health care, social care should be free at the point of delivery and the costs shared
by society through taxation. Currently 40,000 people are losing their family homes every year to pay for social
care and there is no cap on how much they pay towards the cost out of the proceeds from their homes.
NPC are calling for the people of East Kent to join them so that they can strengthen their campaigns to improve
the lives of pensioners, e.g. through social care or accessible transport. For more information visit the NPC website
at www.npcuk.org/join-us-and-get-involved, telephone 020 7837 6622 or email [email protected]
The next TOFFs public meeting is on Fri 15th November 2019 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Queens Road Baptist
Church, Broadstairs, CT10 1NU. It will be a question & answer session with Sir Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet
and Craig Mackinlay, MP for South Thanet.
You can find out more about TOFFs and how you can join for free by calling 01843 609337, emailing
[email protected] or visiting the TOFFs on Facebook: @ThanetOverFifties

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A Day To Remember!

Friday 8th May, 2020

Minster Parish Council and
Minster & Monkton Royal British Legion
want to make this a day to remember for our village

So we are inviting everyone to join us
In the Recreation Ground for a

Picnic in the Park
2pm to 7pm

There will be musical entertainment, a licensed bar
and we will join the Nation

in commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the
Declaration of Peace at the end of WWII

Lots more details to come to make this a great family day out

November 2019 Minster Matters 23

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We provide free, no-obligation, valuations and Quality Service
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advice for house clearances, small lots and
individual items

Commission sales undertaken where
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Pocket watches, Silver and
other interesting items always wanted

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Mobile: 07790 231 519

AMBER’S ADVICE TIGER’S TIP

Retain a calm heart - sit like a turtle - walk Freshen up Smelly Sneakers - sprinkle some
swiftly like a pigeon - and sleep like a dog baking soda inside your shoes to deodorise them.

(Li Ching-Yuen) Just tap it out before you wear them again

Tothill Street, Minster
01843 820 250

* Christmas & New Year Special for Minster Residents *

We are again offering accommodation @ £35.00 per room / per night
for any number of nights during the period
15th to 30th December inclusive

NEW YEARS EVE ONLY - SPECIAL OFFER @ just £49 per room
To take advantage of either of these very special promotions,
contact the bookings coordinator Tel : 01843 820 250

These offers are subject to availability and will qualify only on production of this advert. We also reserve the right
to withdraw these offers at any time prior to booking (not available in conjunction with any other special offers)

24 Minster Matters November 2019

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 NOVEMBER
Tel: 821 250
592 071 3 10.15am Holy Communion Sunday Services in
Saints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church
10 10.15am Remembrance Service NOVEMBER
72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate 3 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
www.saintethelberts.com 17 10.15am Holy Communion
Mass each day ay 9.00am 10.30am All-age Worship
and Sunday at 10.00am 24 4.00pm Seamark Service @ Church 6.30pm Sung Evensong
in Minster Abbey
A season to remember… 10 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
For other Catholic Services please
see Minster Abbey below All Souls Service 10.45am Parish Remembrance Service
Saturday 2 November
Minster Abbey 17 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
7.30pm @ St Mary's
www.minsterabbeynuns.org 10.30am All-age Worship
This is a special time to come and
The Abbey Chapel is open for remember a loved one 24 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

prayer throughout the day who is no longer with us. 10.30am All-age Worship with Holy
Lauds: 8.30am We remember all those who have Communion
passed away recently. You are very
Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am welcome to join us and if you would A group for children and young people –
Mid day prayer 12.10pm like to have someone remembered ‘Connections’ – meets during Services
Vespers 6.00pm
Compline 7.50pm please contact on the 2nd & 4th Sundays
(followed by Silent Prayer) Richard our Vicar (821250)
Funeral
All our visitors, not only Christians Parish at St Mary’s Minster
Remembrance Service
but people of all faiths and spiritual Sunday 10 November No Funerals at St Mary’s this month
10.45am @ St Mary's
tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ Baptisms
Please come and join the at St Mary’s Minster
(rule of St. Benedict) are warmly Royal British Legion, No Baptisms at St Mary’s this month

welcomed to join us in prayer, the Minster community, Weddings
St Mary's church family and the at St Mary’s Minster
in our beautiful monastic chapel. Salvation Army as we pay our No Weddings at St Mary’s this month

Wednesday Mornings respects at our Holy Communion at Home
at St Mary’s Minster annual Service of Remembrance. is available for anyone
10.30am Holy Communion (BCP) who is unable to access
followed by refreshments
Minster or Monkton Church
Telephone 821 250 or 822 428

Minster Corps, The Salvation Army Captains Luke & Katy Johnson

Church & Community Centre 01843 822 308 or 825 178

[email protected]

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

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

Weekly Activities

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

Sunday - 10.30am Family Worship

November 2019 Minster Matters 25

What’s On… VILLAGE VOICES MINSTER &
MONKTON
MINSTER & MONKTON Every Wednesday Evening GARDEN CLUB
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday 20 November
Royal British Legion at the Village Hall
61 Augustine Road Salvation Army Hall 7.30pm
Tothill St., Minster
EVERY WEDNESDAY £1.50 per session Jeff and Sylvia Wagner
2.00pm - 4.00pm with another Phantasmagoria
Come and join us All Welcome
for a game of Bingo If you enjoy singing MINSTER WI
ALL MEMBERS and we’d love to see you there
No need to be able to read music Tuesday 12 November
bona-fide guests welcome 7.30pm Village Hall
Phone 821471 and no auditions
villagevoiceschoir.org.uk ANNUAL MEETING
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 NOVEMBER - Enquiries: Eric James 01843 821 744

www.minstervillagehall.uk

AM PM EVE COMMITTEE ROOM

Tai Chi Minster Badminton

VH Bowls Group W.I. Darts (pm)
(Not 12th)

Ladies Badminton

Active 4 Life & Pilates Minster Badminton

Tea Dance Dance Classes Arts & Crafts (am)

VH Bowls Group

Saturday 2nd Beerfest Fundraiser

Saturday 9th HGV Driver Training

Sunday 10th Children’s Party

Tuesday 12th Minster W.I.

Wednesday 13th Minster Bowls Club
Thursday 14th
Village Hall AGM

Saturday 16th Minster WI Dabble Day

Sunday 17th Children’s Party

Wednesday 20th M&M Garden Club

Sunday 24th Psychic Fayre

Saturday 30th Village Hall Christmas Bazaar

December 4th/5th/6th Minster Playhouse Pantomime

26 Minster Matters November 2019

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

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TEL: 01843 869 600

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

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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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