Minster Matters - Issue 241 - November 21

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Minster Matters IssueNumber241: November21
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Orbit Housing: 0800 678 1221
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Advertising Rates (per month) Mobility Scooters & Wheelchairs etc. Church Notices 23
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Page Size 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 Full Venues available for Hire Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Bookings 26
John Spanton Pavilion (in Rec)
B&W Single £12 £24 £48 £96 £192 All Weather Sports Pitch & MUGA All Weather Playing Surface 26

B&W min of 6 £7.50 £15 £30 £60 £120 bookings for both of the above venues via Minster Parish Council

Colour Single £13.50 £27 £54 £108 £216 Parish Office 821 339 next Meeting will be held on:
Old Schools: bookings via
Colour Min of 6 £11 £22 £44 £88 £176 Pat Hogben 822 082 Tuesday 2 November @ 7pm
or email: [email protected]
Sizes quoted above are approximate Village Hall: bookings via In the Neighbourhood Centre
Eric James 821 744
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However, we cannot be held responsible for the quality
of goods or services offered. Suitable for parties, small weddings,
Please mention the magazine when replying to advertisers. children’s parties, etc.
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December, inclusive.
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November 2021 Minster Matters 3

E - Team It is with sadness that I have to report that my Pawfection
brother John 'Dusty' Rhodes passed away on
Ray aka Mr O 6th October 2021, in Nottingham City Dog Grooming Service
Brenda Hospital. All Breeds Welcome
Diane John spent his childhood living in both
Diane Prospect Road and Kenton Gardens attending Kind Professional Service
Minster Primary School, Chatham House and Fully Insured
Brunel University.
On moving to Nottingham, he was a lecturer Professionally Trained
at Nottingham University.
He leaves a wife and two daughters. Gemma & Sandie
His sister, 69 High Street, Minster, CT12 4AB

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A warm welcome to all at

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for refreshments at the

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Donations to an animal

charity will be much

appreciated.

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4 Minster Matters November 2021

VACCINATION PROGRAMME - UPDATE
The Covid-19 Vaccination Programme for both the Booster, and all those over 15 will
continue to be rolled out at the SAGA Vaccination Centre at Westwood Cross
throughout November and December, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with
Drop-In Clinics on Saturdays.

Thanet Community Bus service will continue to run during this period with the charge
being £3 per journey and can be booked on Thanet 602030.
To date nearly 150,000 vaccinations have been administered at the Centre.

All eligible patients will by now have received an invitation to have the vaccine,
which, will be the Pfizer vaccine and, as before, you will be asked to sit and wait for
10-15 minutes following your vaccination.
But please note: You must have had your second vaccine at least 6 months ago to be
eligible for the Booster.
Not had yours yet? There are still many patients who are unvaccinated and many
others who have not yet had two vaccines or even their booster, So Please Book Now
or just turn up at our DROP-IN CLINIC.

WINTER FLU vaccine All patients over 65 and those considered to be vulnerable
and at risk will have already received an invitation from the surgery to receive the
vaccination. So, if you have not received your invitation please contact the surgery as
soon as possible. Further up to date information can be found on the “ MINSTER
SURGERY” Facebook page.

Covid-19 cases are still quite high throughout Thanet with coughs and colds quite
prevalent in many local schools so please use common sense where necessary and
follow the guidelines:
For everyone's safety –

Wash Hands” “Cover Face” “Make space” “Let Fresh Air In”
New Persistent cough? Loss Taste/Smell? High Temperature?

Book a Test - Call 119
PLEASE NOTE
As mentioned above, various infections are quite prevalent across the area and
therefore it will still be mandatory to wear Face Masks when attending the
Surgery.

“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 60% of
patients are receiving a face-to-face appointment where necessary.

DO YOU NEED HELP - BUT NOT MEDICAL?
The Surgery now has a team of Social Prescribers that can refer patients to a range of
non-clinical services to help support their health and well-being. For further
information contact the surgery or visit:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/

SURGERYCLOSURE DAYS
STAFF TRAINING - Thursday 25th November - from I pm onwards
If you need to see a doctor during these times please call 111 for non-urgent
confidential help and advice for you and your family.
For COVID-19 help and advice call 119
For URGENT/LIFE threatening cases call 999 as normal

PATIENT LIAISON GROUP MEETING
Our next meeting will be held on Monday 1st November If you have any questions
on any of the above or suggestions you would like to raise, please contact:
Ken Self on 821200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821049 or email [email protected]

November 2021 Minster Matters 5

PARISH POLL

Do you support the building of a new Parish Office at Minster Recreation Ground?
In order for long term security and cost effectiveness, the Parish Council plan to build a new
Parish Office at Minster Recreation Ground. This will mean there will be no risk of increase in
Precept for future rent increases. Planning approval has been granted.
The build cost of £194,000 will be funded from £84,000 reserves and if approved a loan of
£110,000 from the Public Works Loan Board over 25 years.
There will be no increase in Parish Precept to cover the cost of the loan.
More information with plans is on our website.
www.minsterparishcouncil.org.uk

YES - I support the building of a new Parish Office at Minster Recreation Ground

NO - I don't support the building of a new Parish Office at Minster Recreation
Ground

Please tick one of the above boxes, tear this page out of Minster Matters and return the
Poll Page to Minster Library (just put it through the letter box) or alternatively you can
complete the poll via facebook @ Minster Parish Council facebook page.

Your participation would be appreciated!

6 Minster Matters November 2021

Anita’s Flowers THE MINSTER SHED
@ Greens of Minster
The Minster Shed has only been in existence for the last three
24A Monkton Road months and our one big objective has been to find a
Minster permanent premises where we can set up a workshop from
where we will be able to offer, not only an opportunity for
CT12 4EA our members to learn new skills, or put existing skills to use,
T: 01843 822 212 but also for socialising.
M: 07889 308 748 Well thanks to the community spirit of the Bell Inn, who have
E: [email protected] given us use of one of their outbuildings, the most difficult
Facebook: anitas flowers at greens part of this project has now been overcome.
We have now been handed the keys in what for the
Free local delivery committee and members has been a really exciting day and
we can now get on with our vision of having a “Shed” in
Minster to add to the more than 65 “Sheds” already in
existence in Kent alone.
We would like to thank Vince and Wendy from the Bell Inn
and Keith and Debbie of the Racing Greyhound in Ramsgate,
who have been instrumental in allowing us the use of this
building. What could be better than having a building only a
few yards from a pub!

Mens Supper Club
Two Course Home Cooked

Christmas Meal
and Complimentary Drink for £8.50

Wednesday 15th December.
6.30pm for 7pm

In the Old Schools, Minster.
Meet old friends and new.

Booking essential please,
phone or text

Peter Mockeridge
on 01843 447692
or 07981 184 224

November 2021 Minster Matters 7

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Laptop Sales

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8 Minster Matters November 2021

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November 2021 Minster Matters 9

A social meeting has been arranged for Thursday 10th November 2021, 7pm in the upstairs room
at The Bell Inn, Minster.
Everyone who is organising events and anyone who wants to help out both on Saturday 11th
December or putting up decorations in the village on the 27th November are all welcome.
This is a chance to meet and get to know each other.
Elf makers are also welcome.

I am really pleased to say that children and teachers from Minster Primary School have
agreed to make the Christmas lanterns for the Churchyard for our Event Day on
Saturday 11th December 2021.
Well done, to you all and we can't wait to see your work.

From 1st December
I will be putting up about 50 Christmas related cards around the village. They will each
have a number on them. The December issue of Minster Matters will include an entry
sheet which will need your child's name, age, and contact details. If you don't get a
form then feel free to make your own. Children need to find all the cards and write
down what picture goes with what number then post the completed form through the
letter box on Attwells side door. All entries to be in by Monday 20th December 2021.
Hopefully the pictures will stay up but if you notice some are missing then please let me
know and I will replace them. I will be checking regularly just in case. Thank you and
happy hunting little ones.
Carol McCarthy 07527 665 394
[email protected]

We are still looking for a few more volunteers to join in with our first advent window trail.
If you have a window visible from the pavement and would love to join in, please give me a call.
Leanne 07784 485 494

Do Elves work magic? Well, the certainly do!

On Saturday 11th December if you are out and about for the Christmas

Event Day keep a look out for the . If they see happy looking

children who are full of Christmas excitement, and who can answer a

Christmas question correctly, the will work their magic and reward

the answer with a voucher for a cake from the in Old Schools.

Here you will find festive goodies to eat and hot drinks to sup, which will be

served up with our .

10 Minster Matters November 2021

Protect Your Garden
● Maintain hedges and fences to prevent unwanted

visitors from entering your garden.
● Close your garden gate and lock it from the in-

side.

● Store bins and ladders carefully so they can’t be
used as climbing aids.

● Store tools and equipment somewhere secure
after use so they don’t get stolen or used to
break into your home.

● Secure sheds and garages with suitable locks and
consider fitting shed alarms and security lights.

● Disable lawn mowers and other large machinery
when not in use and chain items together or to a
solid anchor point.

● Security-mark valuable items – taking photo-
graphs and recording details such as serial num-
bers and identifying marks which can also help to
identify items if they get lost or stolen.

November 2021 Minster Matters 11

MINSTER
CHURCH

CLOCK

A little bit of history as recalled by Roger Martin Thompson (The Honey Man)

Minster Church Clock Face Restoration aluminium blades with tin snips to clear the axle.
Staggeringly, the total raised to date is now more than he next problem was that the chimes ran too slowly,
£9000 with some very generous contributions from so the tips of the blades were bent over with a pair of
residents towards the target of £15000. pliers to reduce their surface area rather than add more
The project team are currently in the process of weights.
evaluating the practical options in relation to the Clock The chimes rang successfully for the first time in many
Face renovation, its removal, repair, and reinstalment. years.
There is a lot to consider and we are in touch with a Immediately behind the hands setting dial is a cam
specialist firm. with four pins which operate levers to lift the chime
As many people know we are holding a Concert in the and strike locking levers to initiate the warning before
Church on Saturday 30th of October featuring The operation of the chimes and strike.
Birchington Silver Band and the Village Voices. When the clock lifted the chimes locking lever it did
Please come along and support us, tickets are available not travel high enough to operate the warning this was
locally and on the door. due to a slight misalignment when repairing the lever,
The Church Clock is an 1870 three train Gillett and so Charles made a sliding wedge at school to fit on
Bland flatbed clock with auto wind units powering it. the end of the lever.
The clock face is 3ft. 6in hardwood dial with metal The following Saturday after the wedge had been
hands and fixings, gold leaf finish and is a weighty fitted the church clock rang each quarter hour and
item. struck the hour for the first time in many years.
It is likely that a major part of the dial will have to be I wound the clock twice a week until I moved out of
renewed as it is over 150 years old.. the village, 10am Saturday and 10pm Tuesday because
In the meantime, here is the second part of Roger the weight length of drop allows the chimes to run for
Thompson’s story about Minster Church Clock. three and a half days plus 2 hours before coming to
Part 2. And following on from the repair and rest at the bottom of the pit.
installation: - The going mechanism only needed winding once a
The chime’s locking lever was lifted manually to start week so it took 370 turns of the handle to wind up all
the sequence. When the chimes fly fan rotated, the three weights on a Saturday morning.
blades hit against the chimes quarter wheel axle After I moved from the village David Gore took over
because the the winding of the clock followed by Jane Lamb and
blades were
mounted to date Sally
central to the Willins
fly fan oversees the
ratchet shaft running of
instead of the clock.
offset, so
arcs were cut Thanks to
out of the Roger
Thompson

12 Minster Matters November 2021
Ollie Robinson

Ollie Robinson, who grew
up in Minster and whose
father still lives in the village
was recently awarded his
first England Central
Contract and selected for
the Men’s Ashes Squad to
tour Australia this winter
down under.

Ollie claimed match figures
of 7-42 on his Test debut against New Zealand at
Lords in June, before taking a further seven wickets
at Headingley against India to help England to an
Innings victory and being awarded Man of the Match.

He currently has 28 wickets at an average of 19.60
from five Tests and over 300 1st Class wickets for
Sussex.

Ashley Giles, managing director of Men's England
cricket, said: "Receiving your first central contract
is a great moment in any player's career.
Ollie will play a pivotal role in England's fortunes
over the next 12 months."

The Ashes series in Australia is due to get under
way on 8 December.

Dear Minster Matters Mobility Scheme
This is a huge thank you from George, his wife
Valerie and daughters Liza and Sarah. You
loaned us a wheelchair and when it got tired and
needed repairs loaned us another. This one was
a “Ferrari” of
wheelchairs, light,
easy to push and
delivered to our
door.
Dad loved a ride, it
gave us all so much
freedom and we
enjoyed many
outside adventures.
You are doing an
amazing job which
is so very much
appreciated.
The Curtis Family

November 2021 Minster Matters 13

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14 Minster Matters November 2021

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November 2021 Minster Matters 15

Minster Parish Council Meeting The Chairman reported on updates from TDC
Summary of Meeting concerning their successful use of Public Space
5th October, 2021 Protection Orders to reduce anti-social behaviour
during the Summer, their need for Parking
The October meeting was well attended and saw the Enforcement Officers and the funding from the
arrival of our new Parish Councillor, Caroline government for re-opening after lockdown.
Fleming; she was welcomed and thanked for The land agents for the land west of Tothill Street,
stepping up to represent the community which now has planning permission for 214 houses,
PCSO Debbie Forsyth spoke of the disruption and have now marketed the site and once a preferred
dismantling of a cannabis factory in the industrial bidder is identified the parish council will liaise with
estate in Laundry Road, thanks to intelligence from them and hopes to seek agreement to obtain land for
members of the public, and reported a road rage the extension of the cemetery.
incident, captured on parish council CCTV, which The meeting resolved to seek a loan from the Public
resulted in the offender receiving a fixed penalty Works Loan Board to assist in the cost of building
notice. Other than that very few incidents of note. the new parish office next to the pavilion at the
Community Warden Karl Aylett reported on a recreation ground. This will involve borrowing
number of fly tipping incidents, which he and the £110,000 over 25 years. It is not necessary to
PCSO agreed were dealt with promptly by TDC increase the precept for this purpose as it is intended
who are carrying out regular sweeps along the top that income from the hire of facilities will be used.
road. He has worked with Social Services to carry The contract to build has undergone the tendering
out welfare visits, and also was instrumental in process and the quotation from Stour Valley
obtaining the return of monies paid by an elderly Construction has been accepted. Subject to the grant
lady to rogue traders. He was alerted to this situation of the loan, it is hoped that building work will start
by our local greengrocers who were concerned for in the New Year.
welfare. Cllr. Burden reported that the AGM for the
County Cllr. Crow-Brown has been seeking advice Twinning Association will be held at 7pm on 12th
on the viability of a cycle path to run from Minster November at the pavilion.
to the new Parkway Station. He is exploring various In the period of public questioning Karon Wheeler,
sources of funding, including asking Parkway a member of a project team inc. the Salvation Army,
Station themselves to contribute to improve non- spoke of the plan to support a refugee family as part
vehicular access to their facilities. He also referred of the government resettlement scheme. A property
to consultation on a cycle route from Birchington has been identified in Minster and they are raising
to Margate. funds to support the application; these will be used
District Cllr. Pugh was not able to be present but to provide support for the first year. A lively
sent in a written update. He confirmed that TDC discussion took place as some are concerned about
continue to meet with Southern Water over the the chronic shortage of housing in Thanet for local
ongoing problem of sewage leakage ruining the people. It was explained that the property concerned
beaches in Thanet. would not have been available other than for this
He also reported that the Leader of TDC has sent a project and the scheme is not for those who try to
letter to Government Minister Michael Gove asking enter this country illegally, but for a family who has
for intervention due to the toxic culture at TDC applied and been granted asylum before they reach
where staff appear to be too scared to work in the the UK.
offices. A complaint was made about potholes near the
Two candidates for the by-election for the Thanet bowls club and the Chairman confirmed that work
Villages Ward, following the resignation of Trevor is planned.
Roper, were present and introduced themselves. Finally, the Chairman reminded everyone of the free
They are Abi Smith for the Green Party and Guy Firework display at the recreation ground on Friday
Wilson for the Conservative Party. (The election is 5th November, all welcome.
on 11th November.)

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Pantomime December 2021

Little Red Riding Hood,

by Tina and Robert Burbridge.
This is our usual, good clean fun, family
pantomime telling the Red Riding Hood
story, with Red, her mother Dame Robyn
Hood, a good fairy, a wicked wolf, Jack
and Jill, three little pigs, a woodcutter and
his son, Billy, Red’s granny, and a chorus
of villagers.
It will run from Wednesday 1st to Saturday
4th December, with an afternoon matinee
on the Saturday. Advance bookings are
now being taken on

07501 894 381

at £10 a ticket for adults and £5 for a child.
Matinee tickets in particular are selling
out quite quickly, so if that is when you
want to come along

It’s better to book early!
www.minsterplayhouse.co.uk

Minster WI

The speaker at our October meeting was Sarah Tomczak, editor of
Red magazine, who gave a fascinating talk about her work life and
career path and experiences along the way. Sarah is a local girl who has moved
back into the area and now has to balance her job in London while enjoying her
family life in Ramsgate.
The rest of the evening was a social get together and catch-up for members.
Future Meetings
November 9thAGM
December 14th Christmas party-members only
All meetings are open to visitors (unless otherwise stated) and are at 7.30pm in
Minster Village Hall.
If you would like further details or information about attending or joining
Minster WI please contact Liz Shervington 07968 473 689



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Minster Bowls Club MINSTER POST OFFICE

With the outdoor season now coming to a Opening Times 821291
conclusion we had our finals weekend on the 18th
& 19th September. There was some extremely Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
good bowling reaching its climax with the two main Closed for lunch 2pm - 3pm
championships. The winner of the Ladies was Caroline Sat 9am - 1pm
Mannings and the Gentlemen’s winner was Derek Mardell. . Mails
As the outdoor season has finished, we now concentrate on the short . Travel Money
mat bowling. . Money Gram
We at Minster Bowls Club also have a very good social side. We have . Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
. Motor Vehicle Licence
. Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items

recently had a very successful Sixties night followed by a night with

Lloyd Hollet, he is a comedian/singer. This again was very successful. General Maintenance
We are now looking forward to our Quiz Night on Friday 19th Inside & outside your home
November followed by our Christmas Dance on Saturday 4th Repairs, Brick Walls, Leaky Pipes etc
December.
Why not come and try short mat bowling, you will get three sessions Please call
free, to see if you enjoy the game. If you are interested, please contact
Steve Andrew’s on 01843 791 142 KARL
R.Pluckrose Chairman
01843 821 928

07546 719 458

MINSTER AND MONKTON GARDENING CLUB Est 1980
(Formerly Horticultural Society)
VILLAGE GLASS
I have to inform all members, past and present, that the club will be closing
at the end of November. The last meeting will be on the 17th November WINDOWS - DOORS
when Don Wilks will be giving one of his very interesting talks. There will CONSERVATORIES etc
be no December meeting.
Unfortunately, despite doing the sums over and over, the club cannot Free Quotations
continue financially. The costs have risen and unfortunately due to the Tel 01843 821 147
declining membership, the present subscription would not suffice to pay

for hall and speakers. It would have to be raised to around £25 per year including Answerphone
which I will not do in the present financial climate.

My increasing deafness and other health problems also make organising Jamie-Lee’s
the club more difficult and I would not be able to do it for much longer.

After all the years it has been running it will be a shame to close but Pet Parlour
inevitable with the way things are going.

The trophies and shields that were presented to the club will also need to Minster
be disposed of. In this respect if anyone has a family member or friend who

donated a trophy and would like it back, please contact me on 01843 821

216. Alternatively, if anyone would like a trophy in memory of the club 07928 619 101

please get in touch. [email protected]
Joan Card www.jlpetparlour.com

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Report on the Honesty Charity Shop

The Honesty Charity Shop in my front garden at
56 Tothill Street had a successful summer.

Many thanks to everyone who provided items to sell
and many thanks to everyone who bought these items

and put the money through the letterbox. True
community spirit !

£2300 was raised for the following charities:
£400 for the International Federation of Animal Welfare

£600 WaterAid
£100 TAG local pet/animal rescue ,
£550 Smile Train (repair of hare lip and cleft palate for
children in the developing world. It costs about £150
per child per operation, so that means the people of
Minster have changed the lives of 3 children).

£200 St Mary’s Church, Minster
£160 Hedgehog Rescue

£100 Monkton Nature Reserve
£100 St Mary’s Church Clock Face Appeal

£90 UNICEF (for covid vaccines).

Well Done Everyone and thanks for all your support,
Kate Mockeridge

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LEST WE FORGET
This year Remembrance Sunday falls on
The first official Legion Poppy Day was the 14th November, poppies will be on sale
held in Britain on 12th November 1921, throughout the village from the 23rd
inspired by the poem 'In Flanders Fields ' October, the main point of sale will be the
written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae Royal British Legion Club in Augustine
a Canadian doctor who was moved by the Road, Minster, if anyone or any
sight of thousands upon thousands of organisation requires a wreath, please feel
bright red poppies flourishing amidst the free to contact me on 07934 635 380.
chaos and destruction on the battlefields
of the Somme. The poem inspired an On Remembrance Day there will be a
American academic Moira Michael to parade down to the Church, please muster
adopt the poppy in memory of those who at the Royal British Legion Club at 9.45 am.
had fallen in the war, she campaigned to After the service further wreaths will be
have the poppy adopted as the official sign laid at the Memorial Cross in Minster
of remembrance across the USA working Cemetery commencing at 12 noon, then
with others who were trying to do the everyone is welcome to join us at the Royal
same in Canada, Australia and Great Britain. British Legion Club for refreshments, a free
buffet and entertainment provided by the
Also involved was a French woman Anna Swingtime Sweethearts.
Guerin who was in the United Kingdom in
1921 where she intended to sell poppies in P.A.O.
London. There she met Earl Haig, the Minster and Monkton
founder of the British Legion which had
been formed in the United Kingdom in 1921 IN FLANDERS FIELDS
(Royal status was finally granted on 29th In Flanders fields the poppies blow
May 1971) 9 million poppies were ordered Between the crosses row on row,
and were sold on Armistice Day that year. That mark our place, and in the sky
The poppies sold out almost immediately, The larks, still bravely singing fly
that first 'Poppy Appeal ' raised over Scarce heard amid the guns below.
£106,000 to help veterans with housing We are the dead, short days ago
and jobs, a considerable sum at the time. We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow
In view of how quickly the poppies sold out Loved and were loved, and now we lie
and to ensure plenty of poppies for the In Flanders fields
next year Major George Howson set up the Take up our quarrel with the foe
poppy factory to employ disabled ex- To you from failing hands we throw
servicemen. That tradition continues today, The torch, be yours to hold up high
the factory and warehouse in Aylesford If ye break faith with us who die
produce millions of poppies each year. We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
The demand for poppies in England BRANCH AGM
continued unabated and was so high that The Royal British Legion Branch AGM will
very few poppies actually made it to be held at the club on the 4th November
Scotland, to address this and to meet 2021, commencing at 7.30pm, all
growing demand Earl Haig's wife, Dorothy, members welcome.
established the 'Lady Haig Poppy Factory'
in Edinburgh in 1926 to produce poppies
exclusively for Scotland, these differ from
the English poppy by having 4 petals and
no leaf.

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PCSO’s REPORT

Dear all,

I hope that this issue of Minster Matters finds you well.

Summer is coming to an end and Autumn is definitely showing its colourful

existence. We are all aware that this is the season that brings Halloween!!

Although this brings great excitement for the children and many adults, we

must remember that for some, who are vulnerable or who live alone, it can

be a very anxious time. Can I remind those of you who may dread Halloween each year

that if you feel worried YOU DO NOT HAVE TO OPEN YOUR DOOR.

I have put some leaflets in the Library which read “NO TRICK OR TREATING PLEASE”

with the Kent Police logo on, please help yourselves. (Editor’s note:There is also a poster
available on page 28 of this magazine)

And parents and responsible adults, please respect and encourage others to respect any

posters at houses that are asking you not to trick or treat.
Further safety advice for parents, carers and responsible adults: -

At this time of year check your smoke alarms! Use battery operated lights for your lanterns

instead of candles.

Many costumes are flammable so take care around candles and naked flames.

Please make sure that children go trick or treating with an adult, never alone. If not going

with you then please make sure that you know where they are going and what time they

will be home. Take care crossing the roads, children tend to get very excited and forget to

look before they cross and begin to run!!

I have disseminated a similar message to Minster and Monkton Primary schools for the

benefit of parents/carers of attending children.

Have fun and stay safe.
Take Care, Debs

COMMUNITY WARDEN’S REPORT

Dear Minster

Another month has flown by it's getting colder and the nights are

drawing in, but something to look forward to in the dark is …. fireworks!!!

I hope you all enjoy the firework display, which is on the 5th at the

Recreation Ground.

Gates open at 6, fireworks at 7, should be a good event it's free of charge

and organised by the Parish Council, so no need to let off random fireworks, annoy your

neighbours and scare pets, organised events are so much safer than home displays and

you can spend what you save on a meal from one of our lovely local takeaways!

One last thing hi-vis is great in daylight but in the dark try to have something reflective

so that you can be seen.

Thanks Minster and stay safe,
Karl

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STAYCATIONS

Over the last few months, we have seen borders
around the world re-open. Of course, some people
remain cautious, but others are ready to travel
again – travellers have been able to visit friends
and family abroad, make important work trips, or
just get some well-deserved R&R. For each one of
us the ‘right time’ to return to travel will be
different, but thankfully, we are slowly and safely
seeing restrictions ease. This, coupled with
booking flexibility, means that there are travel
opportunities again for those that are ready.

Summer 2021 saw the rise of the staycation! It summer! P&O, Princess and Disney Cruise Lines,
has been wonderful planning Scottish self-drive were amongst those who offered popular ‘cruises
itineraries, getting families together to stay by our to nowhere’, enabling guests to experience their
beautiful coastline, and of course facilitating ships, enjoying great food and entertainment close
clients taking ‘Seacations’ on many of the to home. We also saw a gentle return to European
fabulous cruise ships that came to our shores this travel under testing and vaccine guidelines. We
have seen brides and grooms finally tie the knot in
Cyprus, families making memories in Spain and
people taking well needed time out to process the
last 18 months on the Greek Islands.

Now that the weather in the UK has turned people
are thinking about alternatives to our darker
evenings! I am booking cosy UK cottages with
wood burners and hot
tubs, escapes to the
Maldives and Caribbean
to get some sun, as well
as festive trips - but let’s
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St Mary’s Church A season to remember…

The past 18months have been hard for people in so many different ways. There has been much
sadness and grief as we mourn people who have died. Indeed, it has been difficult in many instances
to attend the funeral of someone close. November has often been described in the church as a ‘season
to remember’.
During November there are two special services at St Mary’s, Minster to which you are invited.
Also the church will be open each weekend where you will find a place to light a candle in memory of a
loved one, with some prayers too.

All Souls Service
Tuesday 2 November
7.30pm @ St Mary's, Minster

This is a special time to come and remember a loved one who is no longer with us. We remember all
those who have passed away recently. You are very welcome to join us and if you would like to have
someone remembered please contact Richard our Vicar (821250).

Parish Remembrance Service
Sunday 14 November

10.45am @ St Mary's, Minster

Please come and join the Royal British Legion, the Minster community, St Mary's church family and the
Salvation Army as we pay our respects at our annual Service of Remembrance. (Face coverings are
optional and this year, the service will be slightly shorter)

November 2021 Minster Matters 25

The Wantsum Benefice
Services across the villages

You are welcome to attend any of our services across the Benefice.
At each church it is possible to sit with friends although there are also areas where
social distancing is maintained should you wish. Face coverings are optional, but we
are mindful of people who may feel vulnerable.
We are singing again, and you will find something familiar in our worship and
welcoming faces at each of our churches.

For more info or general enquires, including requests for prayer or other pastoral
concerns please contact:
Revd. Richard Braddy 01843 821250 or [email protected]

1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday

Monkton Holy Morning Holy Morning
9.30am Communion Worship Communion Praise
Minster Holy
Holy Holy
10.30am Communion Communion Communion

Chislet Holy Morning Light Family Praise
9.30am Communion
9.30am at with Communion in
St. Nicholas Village Manor Hall Mar, June, Sept and
10.30am Worship Dec

Holy
Communion

Minster. 10.30am EVERY WEDNESDAY Holy Communion (BCP)
Festival Evensong (BCP) throughout the year – as advertised.

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MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For November

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

Nov 11th Armistice Day Union

Nov 14th Remembrance Day & Union
Birthday of Prince
Charles (aged 73)

Nov 30th St Andrews Day Saltire

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Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking?

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Pour the batter into the tin and bake for approx 40-50 minutes

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When the cake is cool, mix the rum, water, syrup and sugar in a
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putting it onto a low heat.
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Booking the Multi Use Games Area RED RECYCLING BAGS
The MUGA will be open for public use most
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capability and lots more hist, only 1 prev owner, A/C, bluetooth 23k miles, one previous owner,
£4895
£8795all for int handsfree, zero road tax, 76.3mpg integrated Garmin sat nav
(extra urban)
all for…. £6895 and all for …… £7695

65 2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway TCE 15 2015 Renault Twingo Dynamique 15 2015 Fiat 500 Pop 18 2018 Peugeot 108 Collection

0.9lt petrol, manual, 5-door hatch, 1.0lt petrol, man, 5-door hatch, black, only 1.2lt petrol, low road tax, manual, 5-door hatch, 1.0lt petrol, manual, one

only 17k miles with serv/hist, rear 25k miles with serv/hist, 1 previous owner, green, 1 previous owner from new, previous owner, low mileage 12k

parking sensors, 12v, usb and aux plug A/C, Bluetooth int handsfree phone only 39k miles with service history, miles with service history, bluetooth

in points, media screen with integrated capability, factory fitted smart phone and all for… integrated handsfree phone capability,

bluetooth handsfree phone capability holder, 76.3 mpg (extra urban), zero road £5495 all for… . £8995

all for …. £7895 tax a very appealing car £5895
Aalll ffoorr …………...

Birchington Auto Repairs Ltd., 5 Minnis Road, Birchington CT7 9SD

TEL: 01843 841 366 EMAIL: [email protected]

All our cars come with
Warranty,

Full Service, Full MOT,
HPI Check and Valet

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28-30 Calne Business Centre, Harris Road, Portemarsh Industrial Estate, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 9PT
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