Minster Matters - Issue 246 - May 22

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Minster Matters IssueNumber246 : May22
ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online)
Kent Girls & Ladies Football League
Congratulations to Minster FC U16 Girls
U16 Division Two Winners 2022

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Route A | Route B May Route A | Route B EDITORS NOTES
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10 / 24 | 03 / 17 June 03 / 17 | 10 / 24 another business in the village with the

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Minster WI Pawfection

Our speaker for the April meeting was Paul Dog Grooming Service
Underdown from Fareshare in Kent who gave an All Breeds Welcome
eye opening talk about this charity.
Fareshare is the UK’s national network of charitable food Kind Professional Service
redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. It is the Fully Insured
largest charity fighting hunger and tackling food waste.
Professionally Trained

Gemma & Sandie
69 High Street, Minster, CT12 4AB

At the moment 20% of the UK population is living in poverty and 01843 825 841
7 million tonnes of food was wasted from 2020-2021-the

equivalent of £14billion.

Fareshare take good quality surplus food from right across the

food industry and get it to more than 10,500 frontline charities

and community groups, including school breakfast clubs, homeless

shelters, older peoples lunch clubs and community cafes,

supporting vulnerable and underprivileged people. They provide

44,000 meals per week to these groups and charities which adds

up to 120 million meals per year.
Members had brought along non-perishable items to donate to NORTHROP SERVICES
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
the charity. Tiling, Plastering
Dates for the diary
& General Maintenance
10th May Resolutions Meeting and Jubilee Celebrations
HOME DECORATING

14th June Judy Knight - Food of WW2 Interior & Exterior

12th July Annette Paul - A woman in a man’s world Local, Reliable & Experienced

Contact Paul or Tracy

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in 01843 823 646

Minster Village Hall - all welcome.

Please contact Liz Shervington for more details 07968 473 689

Betty Hulks

A Memorial Service is being held at Minster Church on
Saturday 28th May at 11.00am to celebrate the life of the

late Betty Hulks.
All welcome to attend.

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Minster Bowls Club MINSTER POST OFFICE

The short mat season has now come to an end, Opening Times 821291
and we look forward to our outdoor season.
The building work has all but finished and what an Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
improvement it has made thanks to a few very Closed for lunch 2pm - 3pm
hard-working members. Sat 9am - 1pm
The green will be open before you read this article. . Mails
All the benches have been repainted, again thanks to two members, . Travel Money
this also wasn’t a quick job. . Money Gram
The green is looking good and we are looking forward to a great season . Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
. Motor Vehicle Licence
. Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items

of bowls. New members, bowlers or novices, are always welcome.

We will soon have a new website which will show everything about the

club. General Maintenance
R. Pluckrose Inside & outside your home
Chairman

MINSTER TWINNING ASSOCIATION Repairs, Brick Walls, Leaky Pipes etc
Please call
We were saddened by the news that our longstanding quizmaster, Ian
Munday, had passed away. A card was sent to his family in recognition of KARL
the support he has given over the last few years. The Chairperson will be
01843 821 928

attending the funeral to represent the Association. RIP Ian. 07546 719 458

Persistence may hopefully have paid off…. We are now booked to sail to Est 1980
France on 7 May for our joint meeting to discuss the year’s activities. An

invitation has been given to us to stay for lunch after the meeting and spend VILLAGE GLASS
the night in the village so that we can be included in the celebrations in
Armbouts Cappel, for the ‘La fete de la victoire, le jour de la liberation’ on WINDOWS - DOORS

8 May. We are pleased to have been included and thank the Municipality CONSERVATORIES etc
for their hospitality.
After the celebrations on Sunday at which we hope to lay a wreath, the Free Quotations

plan is to watch a famous cycle race through the village and then wend our Tel 01843 821 147
weary way home after that. It will be good to catch up with our friends
that we haven’t seen for over 2 years. Once again, the aim is also to including Answerphone

exchange books for each other’s villages. (Something that has been

cancelled on a few occasions!) R. Eyres local handyman

There has been confirmation that a group of the French will be joining us Property maintenance, landlord repairs,
on 4 June to help plant our Twinning Oak Tree in honour of the Queen’s painting & decorating, flat pack assembling
Platinum Jubilee. We are pleased to hear of their kind gesture to present and many others

us with a plaque for this occasion. A programme has been planned to 07415 660 152

entertain them for the afternoon and evening, but at present, it has not Any questions and free viewings
please call or email
been established if they are able to stay overnight. We really hope they

can, but this will be discussed in full in May.
We hope you’ve all enjoyed your Easter break. We were so lucky with the [email protected]

weather this year.

Monkton Open Gardens 11th & 12th June 2022

We are holding Monkton Open Gardens over the weekend of 11th
& 12th June 2022, 11-5pm at a cost of £4 per person, accompanied
under 14’s free. Proceeds in aid of St Mary Magdalene Church and
Monkton Village Hall. Varied assortment of gardens open
(approximately 10-12).  Lunches & refreshments available in the
village hall. Churchyard tours and garden stalls. Raffle with fantastic
prizes. Please come along, fingers crossed for fabulous weather.

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I want to thank the committee for all their hard work in organising the
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Minster Playhouse May Play 2022
Our May Play for this year is a light comedy, Worth a Fortune, by Kevin P. Smith
Frances A Lewis. This play is currently going well in rehearsal and
will be performed from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th of May at YOUR LOCAL BUILDER
7.30pm at the Village Hall. For all your building requirements,
This production will be played to an audience seated at tables and extensions or loft conversions,
invited to bring their own refreshments for the interval, which proved driveways and walls
a great success at our autumn play. That does mean that audience
numbers are reduced, so if you wish to be sure of a seat you can For a visit and a free quotation
book early at the Box Office on give me a call

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although payment will not be taken m: 07989 578 169
until shortly before opening night.

Autumn 2022
There will be no autumn production this year, instead we hope to
stage an event such as a quiz.
The pantomime this year will be Little Red Riding Hood, held over
from last year, and will run from November 30th to December 3rd.

[email protected]

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Thursday 2nd June

Outside

St Mary’s Church

At 9.30pm

A Royal Proclamation will be read alongside
the singing of the National Anthem. The piper
will play and the beacon will be lit to the sound
of the bugle. Similar events will be taking place
in towns and villages across the country.

Let’s come together to celebrate the
Platinum Jubilee of

Our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth

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MAX CARPET CLEANING The Corner House Minster to close its doors
for the final time and relocate to Canterbury
CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY
A completely dry carpet cleaning service! All members of staff are to be offered roles
And that means: - at the newly extended Canterbury restaurant
No more damp or wet carpets!
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! The award-winning Corner House Restaurant in Minster will be closing its
No chance of sticky residues which doors permanently at the end of May, following almost nine years in
can attract the dirt! business.
Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets!
Chef owner Matt Sworder opened The Corner House Minster in 2013,
(Upholstery and leather cleaning service available) following several years working in top London restaurants. The Corner
For quotes please call:- House soon gained a reputation for great quality local food, cooked
simply but perfectly and friendly, professional service. The restaurant
01843 833 707 went on to win the Taste of Kent Restaurant of the Year Award in 2015
07727 684 300 and 2017.

On Facebook - @maxcarpetcleaning Like so many hospitality businesses the restaurant was hit hard by the
Fully Insured length and severity of the Covid-19 lockdowns. In recent months chef
owner Matt Sworder tried to sustain the Minster restaurant through the
MOBILE launch of The Corner House at Home and shorter opening hours but the
HAIRDRESSER lasting impact of the pandemic and staff shortages have forced him to
take the difficult decision.
For all your hairdressing needs,
and in the comfort of your own home However, it is not so much a closure, as a relocation. With the Canterbury
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PPHOONNEEDDIAIANNE:E: garden with an extra 26 seats. Corner House Canterbury will be open 7
days a week for lunch and dinner with a new menu also available through-
0108148343848040995522oorr0077584462545287913651 out the afternoon. All the Minster team can work in Canterbury, and this
will allow Matt to offer some exciting new food offers and take the service
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, to a new level.
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome
Matt stated, “Minster was my first restaurant and without it there would
Thanet Mobile not have been a Corner House Canterbury. However, the last two years
have severely tested the restaurant’s viability, with the staff shortages and
Do you suffer from Clinic the expansion of Canterbury, I felt it was the most responsible thing to
do. As I’ve always said, my fantastic team are the most important part of
Corns ~ Callus/Dry Skin ~Fungal Infection my business and whilst I’ll be saddened to close the doors of Minster for
Thickened Nails ~ Ingrowing Toenails a final time, I will work with each member of them to ensure we can offer
Unable to cut your own nails? them a position in Canterbury.  For guests who have purchased gift
vouchers with us, rest assured these are redeemable at the Canterbury
All treated in the comfort of your own home restaurant also.”
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MINSTER BOWLS CLUB CANCELLED
COFFEE MORNING
14th May 2022
10.30 - 12 noon

Please come
and join us for
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AND A RAFFLE

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BBQ

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Minster, CT12 4AJ

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Branching Out Royal British Legion
Minster & Monkton
Driveways, Patios
Fencing, Decking 61 Augustine Road
Resin Bound Surfacing
Gary:- 07834 594 599 Upcoming Events

www.checkatrade.com/branchingout Sunday 27th March
Mother’s Day - live music
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Engineer No Blues Brothers tribute - 9pm
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All Electrical Work Undertaken Live music - Gaddzukes - 2pm

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Quality Workmanship ~ Fully Guaranteed Kids craft morning, please book in on Facebook

Call Nic on 0771 458 0978 or in club 10am-12.30pm
Sunday 17th April
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From 1pm - Family Easter party,
children’s entertainer, live music, egg hunt,

bonnet competition, BBQ and more!
Saturday 23rd April

St George’s Day party from 2pm
live music with the Ill Billies, BBQ, raffle,
50p off all pints and other drink promotions!!

Saturday 30th April
Live music with local band Happy Daze - 9pm

Wednesday nights - Poker Night

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Minster Show 2022 Serving freshly made waffles,
homemade cakes and light lunches
Plans are underway for this year's Show. You can
expect the usual aspects - Parade down through
the Village, the Show marquee with
demonstrations and workshops of crafts, races,
egg throwing, music, the Scouts burgers and
events in the small arena. There will also be a
Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) - Irish version of a
barn dance in the evening. This will be ticket only
costing £5 - look for further information as to where
to buy these in future issues of this magazine.

One of the important members of the Committee is
the President which is an honorary position. For
many years you will have seen Janet Walmsley
named in the schedule. Janet has made the
decision to resign this position this year. The
committee have accepted her request and would
like to publicly thank her for all her hard work and
encouragement over the years. Following this the
committee have asked Danny Day to be our new
President, in recognition of the many years that he
had given to organising and supporting the Show.
In addition to Danny becoming our new President,
we are also delighted to have Ray Owen as a
Vice-President. Ray has previously served on the
committee, and continues to actively support the
Show with the production of the Schedule and on
the day.

The Schedule, with more details of the classes of
competition in the Show Marquee, will be out in
May, look for it in local businesses from around the
beginning of the month.

Dominique, Chair

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Minster Parish Council are pleased to report that the
planting of a hedgerow on the bund next to the
Skatepark. 450 native hedging plants were planted
by Parish Council staff, Nik Mitchell, Paul Willins and
60 year 2 children from Minster Primary School also
helped.

A huge thank you The Tree Council who provided a
£621 grant for the hedgerow plants and the two
cherry trees that were also planted. Also, many
thanks to Nik Mitchell and Paul Willins for their help
with the planting and their talks to the groups of
school children explaining the importance of
hedgerows and trees to provide homes for wildlife
and biodiversity.

One and two-bedroom apartments available

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Minster Parish Council the plans and to give them the opportunity to express
their views. Details of the plans will be printed and set
Reports from our PCSO and Community Warden out in the meeting room above the library for those who
said that there has been an increase in anti-social cannot access them online.
behaviour in the village which includes graffiti,
throwing eggs & stones and kicking doors. This has The Chairman thanked Minster School for helping
since progressed to throwing potatoes and oranges. It to plant 450 hedging plants on the bund at the skate
was stressed that it is necessary to report these incidents park. She was grateful to Nik Mitchell and Paul Willins
to the police as this will indicate the need for increased who attended and explained to the children the
police attention. This can be via 101, or 999 when importance of hedges in improving our environment.
appropriate. The Kent Police website also has a link to
report crime online. In addition, PCSO Forsyth is Thanks to a suggestion from a local resident, SLOW
willing to take details of the report if you email them marking has been added to the road in Foxborough
to her; her email address is shown under ‘useful Lane either side of the junction with Bedlam Court
information’ on page 2 of this magazine. If the time Lane and Laundry Road.
and day of the incident is known, then CCTV can be
checked for evidence. If anyone does have information Cllr. Fleming put forward the suggestion that Minster
about these crimes and incidents, then please pass this should embark on preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. A
onto to PCSO Forsyth. Neighbourhood Plan will not stop development but
may influence it. It was agreed that there is a need to
County Councillor Crow-Brown raised concerns over gather more information to consider benefits and
the proposed reduction of supported bus services by dis-benefits so this will be brought back to the agenda
KCC which includes the withdrawal of Regent School in September.
Service 954. This service provides transport for
children attending Sandwich Technology School from In the period of questions at the end of the meeting
Birchington, via St Nicholas, Monkton and Minster, as two residents spoke of the increase in graffiti in Tothill
well as other villages. The alternative is the train which Street and anti-social behaviour around the bus stops
is more expensive and those children in outlying at the top of the road. The Chairman said that she would
villages still have to get to the railway station. Not only liaise with the PCSO on this matter. There was also a
would this present practical difficulties but it adds plea for a mini-roundabout in Tothill Street to facilitate
financial pressure to many families when they are traffic from the new development on the west side and
already struggling with increased costs. The parish that from Hillhouse estate on the east. The Chairman
council have already responded to the consultation and explained that this had been requested but KCC
have now written to Sir Roger Gale and Craig Highways stated that there is no requirement for this
McKinley. based on current traffic forecasting.
Further update
District Councillor Reece Pugh sent a report saying
that he has called in the recent application submitted On 13th April a public meeting was held at Minster
by Gladman to build 115 houses on land north of Village Hall to make everyone aware of the planning
Foxborough Lane. (OL/TH/22/0414) He was seeking application to build 115 houses on the land north of
an update as to whether this site had been offered to Foxborough Lane. District Cllrs. Reece Pugh, Abi
TDC for the updated Local Plan in response to their Smith and County Cllr. Crow-Brown attended and
call for sites. Since this meeting it has been confirmed spoke. Sir Roger Gale sent his apologies but offered
that this land has been put forward but no decision has support. Gladman, the company making the application
yet been made on what sites will be included. Several were invited, but declined on grounds of health and
members expressed their concern at the suggestion of safety. 120 people attended and it was both a
another large development in the village when 36 constructive and informative meeting. The majority
houses are being built in Monkton Road and there is spoke strongly against the application for reasons
permission for another 214 on land west of Tothill including water, drainage, highways and over
Street, not to mention additional housing planned for development.
Monkton. A public meeting had already been arranged
for 13th April to make sure residents are fully aware of The parish council subsequently held an
extraordinary meeting on 19th April and, based on
examination of the application and taking into account
the views expressed by residents, members voted
unanimously to strongly object to this planning
application.

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Retirement – not always a joy

The problem of boredom and or loneliness after retirement
from work is well-known.
After many years immersed in their work some men can feel cast
adrift when their presence is no longer required on a daily basis.
This sudden (and not always welcome) change can be highly
disorientating and lead to depression, which in turn creates
greater isolation.
In an attempt to help such people, a movement was started in
Australia to provide a drop-in meeting point for such men, based
around the idea that there ought to be some constructive point
to these meetings if boredom was to be relieved.
It was observed that men, whose career had involved no
physical creation but rather mental work, often had a desire to
create something with their hands that would have an end-
product, something physical, that would last.
The result was the Shed projects which have spread around the
world and continue to show great success.
The idea of the shed, or man-cave, is entrenched in our
consciousness, and the principal of the Shed project was to
provide a suitable meeting place away from the home, where
men might gather for conversation and, if they wished, to learn
the skills needed to create and build things, with the individual
choosing whether to follow his own project or to join in a
community-based effort.
So, a typical Shed usually has an array of workbenches, tools, and
people to advise and assist if needed, and also an area where tea
and coffee can be prepared with seating for rest and chat.
A Shed project was started some years ago in Broadstairs and
has grown to occupy a large building with excellent facilities and
one hundred and fifty members. Some Minster people wanted
to create the same here, but for years were thwarted by the
apparent impossibility of finding a suitable and affordable venue.
Recently, one of the leading lights of the movement called a
meeting of interested parties, and during discussion, a venue
was suggested that has led over several months to the creation
of an excellent, well-appointed Shed, which opened two weeks
ago.
The prime intention is to have a safe, friendly environment for people to explore new interests. If you feel that you might like to join
us, please come along. The Shed is behind the Bell Inn, at the left of the yard entered from the gateway in St Mildred’s Road
opposite the Corner House and is open on a Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10 am.
If you would like to learn a new skill, or have wood-or metal-working skills that you would be happy to teach, please get in touch.

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

18 Minster Matters May 2022

Covid-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME – UPDATE REMINDER:
The Local Vaccine Centre (LVS) which is now located adjacent “Wickes Building Supplies” and “Curry's Electrical Store”
REMAINS OPEN every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 5pm and every Saturday from 8am to 5pm, so
if you are not fully jabbed yet just drop-in - no appointment necessary!
OVER 75 and had your first booster 6 months ago, then get your second booster NOW!

Those aged 5-15 are also eligible for a vaccine with a second dosed 6 weeks later. With schools now reopened after
the Easter Holidays now is a good time to get all your family vaccinated!

Vulnerable and immune suppressant patients are also now eligible for a 4th vaccine, so if you have not received your
invitation please contact the surgery.

Had Covid or been in touch with someone who has? Remember it must be at least 6 weeks since your last negative
test before you can continue with your vaccination program.

More information can be found at www.nhs.uk or on the “MINSTER SURGERY” Facebook page.

Shingles Vaccination
AGED 70-79 BUT NOT HAD YOURS YET? Please contact the surgery to make an appointment.

“FACE TO FACE” Appointments
Patients will continue to receive a telephone consultation from a doctor before being offered an appointment with the
relevant healthcare professional. Currently 89% of patients are receiving a “Face to Face” appointment where necessary.

PLEASE NOTE IT IS STILL mandatory to “WEAR FACE
MASKS” when attending the Surgery, Vaccination Clinic or
any NHS facility. Thank you.

Surgery Closure Days
Monday 2nd May
Thursday 2nd June (Spring Bank Holiday)
Friday 3rd June Platinum Jubilee
Staff Training closed from 1pm Wednesday 25th May

Repeat Prescriptions
Please ensure you have sufficient medication to last
throughout the holiday period submit request at least 3
working days beforehand to allow processing time at
surgery and your chemist. Requests submitted prematurely
will be held until the due date, unless a specific reason is
given.
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 9th May, and if
you have any questions on any of the above or concerns
and suggestions you would like raised at our meeting,
please contact either Ken Self on 821 200, Jeanne
Lawrence on 821 049 or email [email protected]

May 2022 Minster Matters 19

Anita’s Flowers PCSO’s REPORT
@ Greens of Minster
Dear all,
24A Monkton Road Electric scooters which are used outside of
Minster private land are illegal – it’s that simple.
If you are seen on the road or pavement on an
CT12 4EA e-scooter, you will be warned and if seen again
T: 01843 822 212 your scooter will be seized.
M: 07889 308 748 To be on the road you need tax, insurance and
E: [email protected] an MOT – you cannot get any of these for an
Facebook: anitas flowers at greens electric scooter and as the scooters are
motorised you cannot legally ride them on the pavement either!
Free local delivery
Stay safe
Debbie 60457

20 Minster Matters May 2022

Minster Church Clock Face Restoration

A few pictures to show that the restoration process is now actively underway thanks to your
generosity.

All Access Scaffolding have done a neat and professional job to enable Smiths of Derby to

remove the clock face for restoration.
As the clock face was due to be removed on Monday 25th April (after this issue had gone to
print), we will further update you in the next issue of Minster Matters.

Royal British Legion Reupholstery Service
Based in Manston
Minster & Monkton
Rekindle the love for your furniture.
Sunday 8th May Think twice before buying new!

VE Day party! Live music with Swing That Thing, BBQ & more 1pm Are your dining chairs looking tired?
Sofa/Chair Seats Sagging?
Sunday 15th May Arm Pads Flat?
Headboards &
Boot Fair 8.30am - 12pm Bedroom Chairs Recovered

Saturday 21st May For more information or to discuss
your requirements, please contact
Bingo - 8pm
Robin on 01843 491 452
Sunday 22nd May
Email: [email protected]
Live music with Two’s Company 2pm

Friday 27th May

Quizco fun music quiz - come and guess those tunes
while having a singalong! 8pm

Sunday 29th May

Live music with Emma Morgan - 2pm

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

Saturday 4th June - Live music with Hullabaloo 2pm,
drinks promotion and more!!

Sunday 5th June - Live music with Tara James 2pm,
royal cream tea style lunches available with Prosecco

May 2022 Minster Matters 21

MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY
For May

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

May 2nd Princess Charlotte of Union
Cambridge (7)

May 8th V.E. Day Union

May 12th - Platinum Jubilee Union
15th

May 26th Kent County Day Kent

22 Minster Matters May 2022

The Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Minster

Vicar of the Benefice: Vacant

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

Reader Emeritus: Mrs Diana Davies 01843 823 817

Benefice Administrator: Mr Matthew Hergest 01843 823 347

[email protected]

Online Contact: [email protected] www.wantsumchurches.org

To arrange a Baptism, Wedding or Funeral, please contact the Parish Administrator,
Mr Matthew Hergest (See above).

May 2022 Minster Matters 23

St. Mary’s, Minster and St Mary Magdalene, Monkton

Sunday 1st Holy Communion at 10.30am

Sunday 8th Morning Worship at 10.30am

Wednesday 11th BCP Morning Prayer (Matins) at 10.30am

Sunday 15th Holy Communion at 10.30am

Sunday 22nd Benefice Rogation Day Celebration – please see posters displayed at the church,
or phone Sally Willins on 01843 822428 for details.

Ascension Day
Thursday 26th BCP Holy Communion at 10.30am

Sunday 29th Benefice Holy Communion at Monkton Church at 10.30am – this will be the
only service in the benefice this Sunday

For anyone housebound, Holy Communion can be brought to your home.
Please phone Sally Willins on 822428 if you would like to make arrangements.

COMMUNITY WARDEN’S REPORT
Dear Minster
Things are going up in price in the shops, fuel prices have rocketed, it’s a struggle
for a lot of people myself included.
I would really like to encourage people who are struggling to check that they are
getting all the discounts and help they may be entitled to and of course benefits.
For instance, if you live alone you can claim discount from your council tax and also your water
bills from Southern Water, also remember if you don’t pay by you council tax by direct debit you
will need to claim the Government’s £150 council tax rebate, you should be contacted by the
council and invited to make a claim for this. If you do pay by direct debit it will be automatically
paid into your account, but be careful as scammers are already targeting this crisis …..Don’t give
out bank details!!
I’ve had a look myself and there are many sites online offering advice and pointing to savings
that can be made, Martin Lewis at moneysavingexpert.com is a good start, however if you haven’t
got access to a computer you can use the public computers at the village library for free, then of
course Citizen’s Advice at citizensadvice.org.uk is always helpful and please remember I’m also
available to chat if you need to talk, my number is 07811 271 299.

Keeps Safe Minster
Karl Aylett
Community Warden

24 Minster Matters May 2022

Kate’s Puddings – What’s Cooking? Box Office, Fordoun Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2BN T: 01843 863701
[email protected] - [email protected] –
Continuing a coffee theme, this is a less alcoholic
version of a traditional chocolate mousse. The extra [email protected]
coffee gives it a real kick!
www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk
Chocolate Mocha Mousse

4 large eggs, separated Patrons - Judi Dench DBE - David Suchet CBE - Julian Fellowes DL

8oz good dark chocolate (not very high cocoa content) Saturday 30th April at 7.30pm
1 small coffee cup of strong coffee (espresso size - 1 “Where Is Mrs. Christie”
tbsp coffee and water)
A play about the 11 days when Agatha Christie went missing!

2 tbsp rum/sherry/brandy Sunday 8th May at 7.00pm
½ oz butter at room temperature “Quentin Crisp – Naked Hope”
Mark Farrelly performs his award-winning play
cream, fruit or grated chocolate to decorate about the life of Quentin Crisp.

First, make a small cup of very strong coffee. Then put Sunday 15th May at 3pm
it into a bowl and add the alcohol. Melt the chocolate, “David Ruddock – In Concert
coffee and alcohol together, either in the microwave, A piano concert with a varied programme to please all.
or in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water
(microwave is quicker!). Make sure that the mixture Sunday 21st May at 7.30pm
doesn’t get too hot, and if you are using the bowl over “The Spikedrivers” in concert
water method, don’t allow any water to get in. It is
important that all the chocolate is melted, otherwise Blues and roots at its best.

Friday 27th May at 7.30pm
Saturday 28th May at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
“ROCK AROUND THE DECADES”
Music song & dance from the 50s to the 80s.

you get little lumps in the mousse. Stir the mixture

until smooth, adding the butter. Full details of ticket prices and how to Book on line via our web site

www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk (booking fees apply)

Add the egg yolks one by one, stirring in (if you want or ring Ticketsource on 0333 666 4466
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to make this dairy-free, leave out the butter). Whisk the

VILLAGE VOICESegg whites until they are standing in stiff peaks. Using
a metal spoon, first fold about 1/3 of the whites in to
break up the texture, and then add the remaining third. Every Wednesday Evening

Pour the mocha mousse into small bowls or ramekins, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
or into a single bowl (it makes about 6-8 small ones), At the Salvation Army Hall
and leave to set. Decorate with whipped cream and
fruit, or grated dark chocolate. Tothill St. Minster

Would you like to join us?
Just ring Mr. O on

07914 623 287
*All Welcome*

If you enjoy singing
we’d love to see you there
No need to be able to read music

and no auditions

villagevoiceschoir.org.uk

May 2022 Minster Matters 25

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Email: [email protected] 01843 447 074

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Free valuations email: [email protected]
Part or full house clearances
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Cash available
We are always happy to help Don't take criticism from someone
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No obligation estimates
Here to help local people

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07790 231519

AMBER’S ADVICE

A sheet of newspaper in the vegetable drawer
of your fridge can help prevent bad odours
from spreading.

Holiday Inn Express

on your Forthcoming marriage

The Holiday Inn Express, Minster,

would like to offer all the guests of local weddings,
accommodation at our hotel

with 10% off our best flexible room rate.
To qualify your wedding for this discount
please contact Jasmine, our Sales Manager,

on 01843 820 250 (Option 3)

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

26 Minster Matters May 2022

Booking the Multi Use Games Area RED RECYCLING BAGS
The MUGA will be open for public use most
of the time. It is available for Minster BLUE & BLACK LIDDED BINS
School to use for sports activities and also BROWN & SILVER FOOD BINS
for clubs, groups and individuals to book
for tennis, volleyball and netball. TDC now require payment for replacements
Bookings i.e. when the MUGA is (unless they can be repaired)
See their website here:
unavailable to the public
will be published weekly on the board next thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/new-or-replacement-bins/
to the main information sign at the
entrance gate. or ring
To make a booking please contact the Customer Services on 01843 577 115
Parish Clerk.
Have you made your Will?
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01843 821 339 If you don’t have a plan for what happens to your estate…
The Government has!
Please book at least 48 hours in advance
Make a Will now and be sure your family’s future is secure

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) also arranged
For a friendly local and affordable Will Writing Service:

Call Martin Isaac 01304 812 077 for details

MINSTER A.W. SPORTS PITCH Home appointments available

Now taking bookings - Office hrs 0900 - 1500 Mon - Fri Affiliated to the Society of Will Writers
Hire Times and Prices Agent of Stanford Legal Services Ltd
www.stanfordlegal.co.uk

Monday-Friday MINSTER Boilers & Gas Appliances
17:00hrs to 21:00hrs Annual Servicing &
Other times may be available during school holidays RESIDENTS Repairs
Saturday & Sunday 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs Central Heating Design
Introducing your local & Installation
Price Structure Gas Safety Registered Complete Bathroom
Full Pitch : £50 hour** - Half Pitch : £35 hour Design & Installation
plumbing and All work Guaranteed
Weekend Youth Teams - £33 per match heating engineers Fully Insured &
Qualified
** 10% discount to Minster Teams for full pitch bookings only CPS Heating
Gas Safety Register
To book this facility please contact the Parish Clerk, & Plumbing No 203531
Parish Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EA
01843 589 076
01843 821 339 32 Ozengell Place
t: 821 339 f: 825 869 e: [email protected] Eurokent Business Park
Ramsgate CT12 6PB

Property Management Services
Lettings – Sales – Land

Simon Smith, trading as Habeo Homes, has 20 years
experience in handling property portfolios for landlords and

home owners.

If you have a property enquiry and require the personal
approach backed up with local knowledge, be sure to contact

Simon of Habeo Homes.

Telephone – 01843 842 843 Email – [email protected]
www.habeohomes.co.uk

May 2022 Minster Matters 27

SIMON STAIT

Complete Property Maintenance

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

MINSTER MOBILITY SCHEME

07914 623 287

We offer all types of SIR ROGER GALE MP
mobility equipment
along with disability aids. Roger holds regular advice surgeries.
Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, For appointments and advice on
Walkers, Zimmer Frames, Trolleys, urgent problems:
Walking Sticks, Toilet Frames,
Crutches, Commodes, etc. Ring: 01843 848 588
All are available on a free loan (a.m. from l0.00)
basis, ideal for recovery after
hospital treatment, or maybe Web: www.rogergale.com
family visiting for the summer !! Email: [email protected]
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