Minster Matters Issue 242 - December 21/January 22

Minster Matters Your Friendly Village Magazine

Issue Number 242 : December 21 - January 22

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E - Team ATTWELLS CLEARANCE SALE Pawfection
SAT 11th December 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Ray aka Mr O Lots of Bargains to be had. Last Chance for many items. Dog Grooming Service
Brenda All Breeds Welcome
Diane Pop in on your way down to the
Minster Community Christmas Event. Kind Professional Service
Fully Insured
MINSTER POST OFFICE
The Post Office will also be open Sat 11th December Professionally Trained

2.00pm - 6.00pm Gemma & Sandie
Lots of Gift Ideas, Boxes of Christmas Cards 69 High Street, Minster, CT12 4AB

and other items to browse. 01843 825 841
Pop in and see what they stock for future reference.

Post Office services will also be open

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL
Diane AT THIS CHRISTMAS EVENT

After two unprecedented years of postponing to protect everyone NORTHROP SERVICES
- the Marquee, Showcase and Arena Races (plus egg throwing)
will be back in action. KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
Tiling, Plastering
We are keeping to the main theme
proposed originally for 2020 & General Maintenance
HOME DECORATING
“Round the World” - for the Parade
If you’re new to Minster watch out in May when ‘The Schedule’ is Interior & Exterior
out with all the details for your marquee entries. If you’re an old Local, Reliable & Experienced
hand, remember to get ready for this, we’re all a bit out of practice!
Contact Paul or Tracy
Season’s Greetings to you all from the Committee 01843 823 646
Dominique

07976 834 250 The
Salon PROFESSIONALS
Available now.... 61 High St Gift Vouchers
Acrylic Nail Extensions
finished in Gel Polish Minster Air Conditioned
Tel: Free Consultations
only £30 Free Refreshments
824 000 Closed Mondays/Tuesdays
Many other

Beauty Treatments

available

Call for details or go to

www.beauty-bug.co.uk

(Minster based business)

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Covid-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME - UPDATE:

Booster jabs are now available for the over 40s but please remember there

must be 6 months since your second vaccination.

Older teens aged 16-17 are now eligible for a second dose but must be at least

12 weeks after their first.

Those aged 12-15 are still only eligible for a single dose.

The Covid-19 Vaccination programme will continue to be rolled out at the

Vaccination Centre in Westwood Cross throughout December, every

Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday with Drop-Ins available any time. 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 200,000 vaccinations have been administered at the Centre.

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 any DROP-IN CLINIC.
WINTER FLU VACCINE: All patients over 50 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:

So, for Everyone's Safety - let’s all have a safe and healthy Christmas

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: It will still be mandatory to wear a face mask when attending

the surgery, thank you.

“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 62% of patients are receiving a face to face appointment where necessary.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS
Christmas Eve 24th December AM: normal opening hours PM: Emergencies only
27th & 28th December - Closed all day 29th - 31st December - Normal opening hours
3rd January 2022 - Normal opening hours
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
Repeat Prescriptions - Please continue to submit them as per normal allowing time for them to be processed by both
the Surgery and your Pharmacy.

PATIENT LIAISON GROUP MEETING
Our next meeting will be held on Monday 6th December If you have any questions on any of the above or suggestions
you would like to raise, please contact either Ken Self on 821200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821049 or email
[email protected]
AND FINALLY: We would like to thank those patients who kindly brought in Christmas Gift Bags for every Team and
their members, and of course to wish all our patients and friends

********* A Very Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year *********

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Presentation at SAGA Vaccination Clinic

In recognition of their contribution and dedication, Minster Surgery Patient
Liaison Group, some members of the Thanet Lions and other volunteers,
were recognised for their achievements over the last couple of years.

Held at the vaccination clinic on Friday 12th November and hosted by
Craig McKinlay, MP for South Thanet, and attended by their Practice
Manager, he expressed sincere thanks on behalf the population of Thanet.
With the total number of vaccinations administered at the SAGA Clinic
nearing 200,000 he recognised the major achievement of everyone
involved.

Pictures show members of the Group accepting the award from Craig
McKinlay on behalf of Minster Surgery and the Patient Liaison Group.

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Anita’s Flowers BEAUTY BUG
@ Greens of Minster ‘Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year to all’
24A Monkton Road
Minster Looking forward to seeing you
in 2022
CT12 4EA
T: 01843 822 212
M: 07889 308 748
E: [email protected]
Facebook: anitas flowers at greens

Free local delivery

PAWFECTION

Wishing all of our wonderful customers and their four-
legged friends a very Happy Christmas and best wishes
for a wonderful New Year and 2022.

We will be open our usual hours through the festive
season until closing on Friday 24th December, reopening
on Tuesday 4th January.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.
Gemma and team

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

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Minster Community Christmas Grand Raffle Trutek Computers Ltd
11th December 4-7pm
For All Your Computer Requirements:

Alongside the fantastic stalls and activities planned for this Repairs - Servicing & Accessories

event, we will be running a BIG PRIZE raffle to raise funds Computers Built To Specification

for the Minster Church Clock Face appeal and to support the Laptop Sales

amazing work done at Monkton Nature Reserve. For Further Advice & Help

Thanks to some very generous donors, we already have Please Contact Us On:
some fabulous prizes (as you can see below) and if your
business would like to contribute another - please contact 01227 375 088
Katy via Minster Matters on [email protected],
www.trutek.co.uk
Visit us at 147 High St, Herne Bay

we’d love to hear from you.

Tickets to win these great prizes and more will be available QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH

on the day: from 10am – Midday near the central flag on the PROFESSIONAL

corner of Taylor Road and at the event itself by the Lychgate. David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP
Look out for the list of winners in Attwells window.

All forms of Services and Treatments

Don’t miss out on your chance to win! available for Foot and Nail care

Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,

£100 meal voucher for Matt Sworder, Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,
The Corner House, Minster The Corner House Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal

£60 Marlowe Theatre Voucher County Associates (UK) LLP Nail infections, Verrucas,
Handyman services for a day EK Handyman Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare
Ramsgate Tunnels tickets x 4 County Associates (UK) LLP
We provide personal and reliable treatment in
the comfort of your own home, nursing or

Premium Gin County Associates (UK) LLP residential care home or hospital
Absolut Raspberry Vodka County Associates (UK) LLP
Day, evening, weekend appointments
available by arrangement

Jack Daniels County Associates (UK) LLP Tel: 01843 866 601
Fairtrade Wine County Associates (UK) LLP Mob: 07749 999 584

The New Inn Ciaran Dean, The New Inn
2 roast dinners meal voucher

Monkton Nature Reserve family pass Monkton Nature Reserve Kevin P. Smith

YOUR LOCAL BUILDER

Seal Picture Monkton Nature Reserve For all your building requirements,
Costa Coffee drinks pack Costa Coffee, Minster extensions or loft conversions,
driveways and walls

Family Breakfast The Smuggler’s Retreat For a visit and a free quotation
Family Sunday Carvery Table Table give me a call
Family 2-Course Festive Meal
McDonald’s Family Meal voucher for 5 The Smuggler’s Retreat t: 312 010
McDonald’s Family Meal voucher for 5 Table Table m: 07989 578 169
Magnum of fine Prosecco
The Smuggler’s Retreat
Table Table

PA Crocker’s
McDonald’s Franchise

PA Crocker’s
McDonald’s Franchise

Thorley Taverns

A sightseeing helicopter trip for one Polar Helicopters

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MAX CARPET CLEANING Minster (Southern) Co-Op
Xmas & N/Year Opening Times
CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY Thurs 23 normal -- Fri 24 7am-8pm
A completely dry carpet cleaning service! Sat 25 Closed -- Sun 26 10am-4pm
And that means: - Fri 31 7am-8pm -- Sat 1 8am-9pm
No more damp or wet carpets! We wish all of our customers a
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
No chance of sticky residues which
can attract the dirt! MINSTER GARAGE 821244
Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets!
Bedlam Court Lane (Opposite Minster Abbey)
(Upholstery and leather cleaning service available) Christmas Opening Hours:
For quotes please call:-
We will be open as usual until Friday 17th December.
01843 833 707 Week commencing 22nd December TBC.
07727 684 300
Closed in between Christmas and New Year.
On Facebook - @maxcarpetcleaning Re-opening on Tuesday 4th January 2022
Fully Insured MOT – Servicing - Tyres – Diagnostics

MOBILE Check your MOT Expiry date at gov.uk/check-mot-history or
HAIRDRESSER call us on 821244 and we will check it for you.

For all your hairdressing needs, MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS
and in the comfort of your own home We are very grateful to be part of such an amazing village

PPHOONNEEDDIAIANNE:E: Jemima’s

0108148343848040995522oorr0077584462545287913651 Our Christmas opening hours are
Monday 20th Dec to Thursday 23rd Dec 9-4
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets,
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome Friday 24th 9-2
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27th and 28th Dec
Thanet Mobile
Wednesday 29th Dec to Monday 3rd Jan
Do you suffer from Clinic Normal opening hours will resume Tuesday 4th Jan

Corns ~ Callus/Dry Skin ~Fungal Infection From everyone at Jemima’s we wish you all
Thickened Nails ~ Ingrowing Toenails
Unable to cut your own nails? A Very Merry Christmas and New Year
full of love, health and happiness
All treated in the comfort of your own home
Evening and Weekend Calls Available THE SALON
07773 053 714 or 07570 791 953
Julie & The Girls
Debbie Mardell wish to sincerely thank our lovely loyal customers

SAC Dip FHPT * SAC Dip FHPP * MRFHP for your continued support
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAIRPY NEW YEAR
PAINTING & DECORATING
By NIGEL MATHER Closed from Friday 24th December
Reopening Wednesday 5th January 2022
Your Local Professional Decorator
Bringing High Quality Decorating

to your home (or business)
Interior & Exterior - No Job too Small

Clean Reliable Service
Free Advice & Problem Solving
Free estimates without obligation

Tel: 822 946
Mob: 07811 780 492

24 High St., Minster CT12 4BU

Pet and Domiciliary Service 07938 104 594

Going Away? At work all day?
Going into hospital?
DAILY VISITS

PADS offers a trustworthy and secure
service for the care of your home and pets

when you are absent

Fully Insured - References on request
Please call 01843 850 165
or ring 07889 202 302

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MINSTER MEZE

We are celebrating our first year here
in the centre of the village.

We have seating in the restaurant for 100 people and a
very large garden at the rear where we can cater for all

types of events, Baby Showers, Birthday Parties,
family get togethers, etc.

We would like to thank regular customers, residents
and friends for their support.

We wish you all a Very Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year

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Psychic Ho listic

For Body and Soul

Online/Telephone or in person
Tarot and moon readings guidance

Specialist in the craft
Experienced and totally confidential

Various Diplomas inc
NPL(neuro linguistic programming practitioner)

Professional Tarot Reader diploma
Regression, Meditation

Reiki and Holistic Massage
House Cleansing of Negative Energy

My Magic School will bring positivity and a
little magic into your daily life and whilst

helping others

Also, handmade wish bags/amulets made to order

For more information or to chat contact me

Sharni
07976 243 253

It's not just a job it's a passion ..I'm here to help

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MINSTER

CHURCH

CLOCK

Total raised to date £13,103.66 !!!!

Amazingly we are nearly there. In less than six months can you believe
it? Just one final push is needed to reach the target.
Because of the remarkable generosity of the people who have taken the
Clock Face Restoration to their hearts and dare we say it, their wallets
and purses we are now able to move on practically.
A firm estimate for the removal, restoration, and reinstalment from the
acclaimed experts in this work, Smiths of Derby, who have examined the
face, has been accepted. They are the company who annually service
the clock mechanism.
In addition, we have had a very generous offer for the required
scaffolding needed to remove the clock face and replace it; its weight
and fastenings will require this method. So now we await the paperwork
from the Canterbury Diocese, which should be forthcoming soon. As
soon as this is received Smiths will give us a start date.
Arrangements will be made to record the various stages of the process
so it can be shared with all.
All this process has been possible because of the massive support
received, the many donations from individuals, groups and local
businesses, the Church Concert, support from Karen’s yard sales, the
collections around the village and the raffle.
The raffle was drawn at The Bell Inn on Friday 20th November and the
winners have been notified.
Sincere thanks to you all!
Have a Very Merry Christmas and enjoy the Minster Christmas Event.

We will give you all an update in the New Year.

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MINSTER VILLAGE HALL

Notice of

ANNUAL
GENERAL
MEETING

of the

Minster Village Hall
Management Committee

to be held in the

COMMITTEE ROOM
Thursday 13th January 7.30pm

All Welcome

Registered Charity No 302809

RESTAURANT AND TAKE-AWAY

1 High Street, Minster, Thanet CT12 4BU

Tel: 01843 822516/7

Fully licensed and air-conditioned
Open 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays

5.00pm - 11.00pm

Collect your own order valued at £20 or more
and get a 10% DISCOUNT

Home Deliveries Available

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CHRISTMAS ELVES AND LIGHTS
First, I need to thank everyone who has knitted Elves. They are all sizes, all shapes and all colours.
They are all individuals AND every one is wonderful.
If anyone would like to help stitch them to the lampposts then join me from 12 noon on Saturday
27th November. I will be starting at the Church and heading up the High Street. Please bring a wool
sewing needle, coloured wool and scissors.

Also, on the 27th from 10 am I am hoping to put some lights up in the High Street car park.
I need volunteers with ladders and people who don't mind climbing them. If you are free
and able to help then please let me know. Also, if you have any spare baubles to hang in
the trees, please bring them along.

FATHER CHRISTMAS
We have had word today that Minster children have been put on the nice list by Father
Christmas BUT to check his facts, he is making several visits to Minster this December. Make
sure you keep up to date with all his visit dates and times by checking Minster Christmas Facebook
page.
Father Christmas will be touring our village in December. Look out for him and his Elves as they
will be collecting for the restoration of the Church Clock Face.
Sunday 5th December between 4 pm and 7 pm he will be touring Heronsbrook estate, St. Mildred’s
Road and the roads around the School.
Sunday 12th December between 4 pm and 7 pm he will be around the Hill House Road area.
Sunday 19th December between 4 pm and 7 pm he will be touring around the bottom of the village.
I hope you all give Father Christmas a wave as he goes through the village on his sleigh.
Whilst Father Christmas is in the Village Hall on Saturday 11th December between 4 pm and 7 pm
meeting all the children, his sleigh will be outside. Please feel free to take photos of your children
with the sleigh.
For more details contact Shaun Newstead - O7778 936 451

CHILDREN’S PICTURE TRAIL
I have included a form for the Children's Picture trail which starts on the 1st December.
Cut it out and fill in all the answers. When you have them all, pop it in the post-box on
the side of Attwells shop. You can always make your own form if you need more than one.
(The form can be found on page 14)

BEST DRESSED ELF
The competition is going to be judged by Heidi from our Southern Co-op in Monkton
Road, who are also donating the event prizes (See poster on page 15)

COULD EVERY ONE PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MOST STALL HOLDERS
WILL NOT HAVE CARD MACHINES, CASH WILL BE REQUIRED !

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS LANTERNS
Year 1 children have started making our lanterns. There are two pictures of their work in progress on
page 15. Many thanks to Minster School.
Barbara Quittenden

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CHRISTMAS LANTERNS
Minster School Year 1 pupils are
making lanterns for our village

Christmas event
Here are just a couple of pictures to

show you what they are doing

KEEP IT UP YOUNGSTERS
THEY’RE LOOKING GREAT !!!

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1st 19 Station Approach
2nd 36 Station Road
3rd Garden Cottage, Church Street
4th 18 High Street
5th 24 High Street
6th 22 Tothill Street
7th 33 Tothill Street
8th 45 Tothill Street
9th 56 Tothill Street
10th 9 Burgess Close
11th 10 Rose Gardens
12th 31 Freemans Road
13th 49 Augustine Road
14th 25 Augustine Road
15th 13 Augustine Road
16th 4A St Mary’s Road
17th 29 Molineux Road
18th 60 Cheney Road
19th 51 Monkton Road
20th 77 Monkton Road
21st 8 Monkton Road
22nd W.S. Coles, High Street
23rd Garden Cottage, Church Street
24th Lyndale, Bedlam Court Lane

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Minster Bowls Club MINSTER POST OFFICE

As the outdoor bowls are finished until next Opening Times 821291
year the green is closed. This gives us the
opportunity to do improvements to the green. All Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
the edges of the green have been raised to make Closed for lunch 2pm - 3pm
the ends of the rinks level. This and other measures will greatly Sat 9am - 1pm
improve the playing surface. Also fox deterrent fences are being . Mails
put in place. This will hopefully stop holes being dug in the green. . Travel Money
Short Mat is continuing with roll ups, and competitions are . Money Gram
starting. . Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
If you would like to come and try the game please contact Steve . Motor Vehicle Licence
Andrews on 01843 791 142 . . Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items
By the time you read this we will have had our first quiz night.
Our AGM is on the 26th November followed by our Christmas General Maintenance
Dance on the 4th December. Inside & outside your home
Roger Pluckrose Repairs, Brick Walls, Leaky Pipes etc
Chairman
Please call
Minster Village Hall
Short Mat Bowls Club KARL
01843 821 928
I am chairperson of Minster Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club, 07546 719 458
nothing to do with Minster Bowls Club. We play most Sunday
and Tuesday evenings between 6 and 9pm, if the hall hasn’t Est 1980
been hijacked from us for other events.
Hopefully Covid is coming under control and you are looking VILLAGE GLASS
for something new, if you are fed up with the repeats on tele,
come and join us. WINDOWS - DOORS
We have an interval where we have tea/coffee and CONSERVATORIES etc
cake/biscuits.
If you have never played before, or seen it, we can help you Free Quotations
along. Tel 01843 821 147
We are a jolly crowd, a lot of laughter takes place, age is only
a number with us as we have all ages playing. including Answerphone
Should you want to know any more either come along and
visit us, or ring me, Lorna on 07432 580 882 and leave a ‘Local Dog Walking Service’
message I will ring you back.
Lorna Proudfoot Fully insured

Contact

07947 223 099

5th November – That Was Brilliant!!
Walking to the Rec we looked up to the sky, just one star could be seen.
Entering the Rec, torches were glowing and glow-sticks in wonderful colour lit up the area.
Suddenly all the colour was in the sky, the firework display had started and what a display!
Oohs and Aahs could be heard, the display was superb.
A BIG THANK YOU to those who spent time organising the display and setting all the fireworks
alight, which they probably enjoyed.
This is village life and I love it.
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Minster Parish Council Meeting painted mural which is a vast improvement. Unfortunately,
Summary of Meeting one small part included an inappropriate image but this
2nd November, 2021 was quickly rectified. The group are happy to update the
wall in the future with seasonal scenes and the general
PCSO Debbie Forsyth reported on crime and incidents in feedback from people is good so we hope that they will
the last month. There had been a theft of a motorbike in continue.
Tothill Street, later returned, a report of criminal damage After a very long drawn out process the ownership of the
and suspicious activity in Watchester Lane, believed to be two car parks and the public toilets has finally passed to
connected to hare coursing. There were numerous reports Minster Parish Council! The necessary maintenance work
of evading payment for fuel at the petrol station at Minster can now begin; the first step will be to repaint the lines in
Services but this is an ongoing situation. The incidents are the Monkton Road car park which will take place on
reported and followed up by police. Monday 29th November. (Please note that the car park will
There have been some reports of anti-social behaviour in be closed over Sunday night and into the Monday for the
the village, including verbal abuse directed at staff in the work to be carried out.)
Co-op, and two reports of non-permanent criminal Our Parish Clerk is currently researching sources of
damage; the Police anti-social behaviour patrols have been funding for trees and hedging; the council agree that we
increased in the area to tackle this. want to plant more trees in the area and hope to progress
Community Warden Karl Aylett has also been monitoring this in the near future. Additional hedging and trees will
the anti-social behaviour and passed them to Police. He improve the area around the skate park & beyond, and we
has been encouraging people to use 101 to report such also want to plant elsewhere subject to finding suitable
incidents. He has continued to assist vulnerable residents sites.
and in one case joined with Trading Standards to prevent The Parish Clerk updated the meeting on the poll in
someone from being scammed. relation to the proposed new parish office building. Last
County Councillor Crow-Brown has been liaising with month this magazine, which is delivered to 1850 homes,
KCC Highways concerning the proposal for a cycle track contained a form with the details of the project and
from Minster to Cliffsend Parkway Station, and consider finances. 25 responses were received with 22 supporting
whether any S.106 monies could be used towards this. the project and 3 against. Thank you to those who took the
He has used £500 of his member’s grant funding to assist time to respond.
with the setting up of Minster Shed Project. This scheme In addition, the details were posted in a poll on the Minster
is to help combat loneliness and mental health problems, Parish Council Facebook page; this reached 2204 people
particularly in retired adults. Men’s Shed Project is and 69 comments were made, most of which were in
international and originally started in Australia. support of the proposal.
KCC have an £8m fund to support businesses across Kent An update on the Minster Shed Project was provided; the
in their economic recovery; application details are on their group now have premises, an outbuilding kindly provided
website. by The Bell Inn. Members were asked about the possibility
There were no District Councillors present. of funding being given to the project to assist with
The Chairman requested that the council agree to donate equipment. It was agreed to defer this decision until the
£100 from the Clarkes Educational Fund to Minster School December meeting when further information would be
Council. There have been two previous donations which available.
the children on the school council used to fund activities, In the period of questions from the public, some discussion
e.g. selling goods at the Christmas Fair, to increase the took place about opportunities for funding from TDC for
monies and then use the proceeds to buy equipment for the Shed Project or for public health signage. The subject
the school. All members supported this request. of the conduct of the Officers at TDC was raised and Cllr.
The Chairman reported that several residents has raised Crow-Brown advised there it is expected that there will
concerns over soil sampling and other activities taking be a Local Government Peer review. Concern was
place in the field behind the houses to the east of Tothill expressed about flooding after the recent heavy rain,
Street; could this be related to the Call for Sites by TDC particularly in the Spenser’s Pond area. This will be taken
for the Local Plan review? Enquiries have been made and up with the appropriate agency.
TDC state that there has been a poor response to the Call
for Sites therefore there will be a further call later in the **A huge thank you to everyone for donating so
year and the results will be published next year. They state generously at the Minster Firework display. Together with
that there will be a consultation process. donations from Minster Food Station and The Glowman,
A group of artists contacted the council in October asking just over £700 was raised for the Minster Church Clock
permission to paint a Halloween themed mural on the Face Restoration Project.**
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PCSO’s REPORT
Hello everyone,
I hope that this edition of Minster Matters finds you all well.
As the Christmas season is fast approaching I have decided to give you a few tips on how to
help keep your home and belongings safe. The Christmas period traditionally sees a sharp
increase in domestic burglary, with opportunistic thieves targeting homes they see to be
vulnerable.
While you’re out and about:-
Be careful not to be distracted when carrying lots of bags as this makes you an easy target for
pickpockets. Ensure your handbag and wallet are secure and keep mobile phones out of sight.
Avoid carrying too much cash or leaving belongings in your car.
At home:-
Although we love showing off our Christmas trees and all of our pretty decorations, this can also act as a beacon
of light to thieves. Close your curtains and blinds or partially restrict views disclosing desirable items in your home
such as TV’s, laptops etc.
If you go out in the evening leave some lights on but NOT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS as these are a frequent
cause of fires.
If you’re going on holiday put a timer on your lights and don’t forget to cancel your paper.
When your festivities are over, take care as to how you dispose of empty boxes and Christmas rubbish as your
recycling can be a clear advertisement of what new equipment you may have which might be worth breaking in for!
Please remember that delivery drivers will not ask to enter your home and charity collectors will not be offended if
asked to show their ID.
Stay safe and have fun.
NB – Village Voices choir have quite a few dates booked over the festive period so please come along and support.
We will be at the Lychgate at 5pm on 11th as part of the Minster Christmas event and we have decided to sing
some Christmas songs and carols on the 15th outside Jemima’s at 7pm just for the fun of it and to get you all in the
Christmas spirit.
Have a very Happy Christmas
My best wishes to you all
Debs

COMMUNITY WARDEN’S REPORT
Hello Minster
Well by the time you read this its Christmas or possibly New Year depending how desperate
you became to entertain yourself, now that you’ve drunk all the Christmas drink in the house
and finally had the last of the turkey and twiglets and for those of you reading this before the
above …thanks.
Let’s be honest for many of us it’s been a tough year, a year that has been made better by the
community that is Minster, in many ways the people of Minster have come together to look
after each other during the past year with the help of the Parish Council, Surgery, Pharmacist, Salvation Army, local
shops, businesses and organisations and of course you the residents and neighbours. Between you all you’ve spotted
rogue traders, found missing dogs, highlighted vulnerable people, reported fly tipping, looked after the marshes,
spotted hazards on our roads, given to food banks, volunteered at events, cared for the community and of course
the hundreds of hidden little kindnesses and good deeds that go unnoticed, but make such a difference to those
who receive them.
So, thank you to all that have helped myself and the community during the past year, without your help and
information we wouldn’t necessarily know who and what needs help, so keep calling and talking, it does make a
difference.
I’m looking forward to next year, I’m sure it will bring its own challenges but as a community we can make it just bit
less challenging.
I wish you all a good Christmas and New Year however you celebrate them.
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Technology Resilience voucher scheme to aid economic recovery

Kent County Council is launching a new voucher scheme to enable local businesses to put
a new digital or technology solution in place to help with future growth.

The Technology Resilience Voucher Scheme is part of the C-Care (Covid Channel Area
Response Exchange) project which is funded by the EU Interreg France (Channel) England
programme.

C-Care represents a total of 6.7million Euro package of covid-recovery support from the
European Regional Development Fund. The overall project aims to support businesses and
individuals at risk of exclusion on both sides of the Channel. In Kent the focus on business
support and this new scheme is the first to launch as a way to help businesses bounce back
and become more resilient.

Successful applicant businesses will be able to redeem a voucher worth up to £1000 for
services in the following areas:

�� Web-based activities.
�� Remote working technologies.
�� Software solutions & Apps.
�� Digital marketing & promotional activities.
�� Digital skills & capacity building.
�� Equipment & small Investments to facilitate digital activity.

Services will be provided to Kent businesses by a framework of approved digital service
providers which is also benefiting a number of digital and creative firms across the county.

Derek Murphy, KCC’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “During the
pandemic, businesses realised the importance of making the best use digital technology to
connect to customers and deliver services in new ways. This new voucher scheme will help
local firms to adopt these solutions to help with new ways of working and future growth.”

KCC has also commissioned a number of specialist digital business advisors who will also
be available to support Kent businesses interested in applying for a voucher. These
advisors will offer expert advice, guidance and recommendations to Kent-based businesses
to help them in targeting activity within their application form to ensure that the vouchers
have the maximum impact for the successful applicant SMEs and for the wider Kent
economy.

The scheme is targeted at Kent businesses which have been impacted by the pandemic
and which can demonstrate how adopting new digital solutions will help them recover and
grow.

Applications from business in sectors such as leisure, food & drink, manufacturing would be
particularly welcome.

The voucher scheme will launch on 22 November and will run for up to nine months or until
the voucher budget has been fully allocated. Certain eligibility criteria apply, and companies
can obtain more information by visiting https://www.kent.gov.uk/business/business-loans-
and-funding/technology-resilience-vouchers where they can apply and request an initial
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Pantomime December 2021

CANCELLATION

It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that,
due to an outbreak of Covid among the cast of the
pantomime, we have been forced to cancel this
show. It is the second time that we have been
unable to put on a pantomime due to Covid.
Although mercifully few of the cast are seriously
unwell, they are having to self-isolate during the
last two important weeks of rehearsal, and further
members might be forced to self-isolate
immediately before or during the run.
A decision has yet to be made as to whether this
show will be postponed, and if so, to when, or
withdrawn, and we will let you know as soon as we
can. In the meanwhile, we are notifying all who
have booked, and processing refunds.

We apologise sincerely for the
disappointment that this will cause.
If you have any enquiries, please call

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Minster In Thanet WI

Our November meeting was our Annual Meeting where

the Committee and President are elected. Following the

Secretary’s report of the year and the Treasurer’s report the current

Committee were re-elected with Liz Shervington as President.

Dates for the diary
11th December Village Christmas event - refreshments and

14th December children’s tombola in the Old Schools
11th January 22 WI Annual Christmas Party - members only
8th February 22 Mary Smith - ‘A Schoolgirl’s War’
Helen Kendall-Tobias - ‘Pearls and Princesses’

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in
Minster Village Hall - all welcome.
Please contact Liz Shervington for more details 07968 473 689

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MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For December/January

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

Dec 25th Christmas Day Happy Christmas

Jan 1st New Years Day Happy New Year

Jan 9th Catherine Duchess of Union
Cambridge (40)

Jan 15th Princess Michael of Union
Kent (77)

Jan 20th Sophie Countess of Union
Wessex (57)

Jan 26th Australia Day Australian

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MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNING ASSOCIATION

First and foremost, we would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy New
Year.

Our AGM was held on 12 November. Sadly, Roy and Pat Burden are leaving us due to hefty
commitments outside of the Twinning. They were thanked for all the help they had provided over the
last few years and were wished all the best in the future. However, we’re happy to report that two new
members have joined the committee, Peter Mogridge (not to be mistaken for Peter Mockeridge) and
Dagmar Voss. Peter is a French speaker, having been in Minster since April and is looking forward to
being involved. Dagmar was born in Munich, but her travels have taken her to many countries, including
living in France for a few years. Welcome to you both.

The first of our quizzes since the beginning of the pandemic was in October and was a huge success
as always with 100 quizzers. Roy Burden was thanked for stepping in as quizmaster in Ian Munday’s
absence. All the staff were thanked for making it a fun evening and one not to have been missed. Having
said that, the next quiz will be on 26 February and there have already been requests to book tables. Don’t
leave it too late to book yours.

Unfortunately, this is the second year that we have been unable to attend the Remembrance Day
Service in France on 11 November, but the many texts and emails between us show that we were sadly
missed. Likewise, the non-presence of the French committee at our ceremony on 14 November was
evident. We purchased 2 wreaths for laying at the memorial in the cemetery and as you can see by the
pictures, one had the addition of blue cornflowers, the French equivalent of our poppy. This was laid on
their behalf, in their absence, something they were appreciative of. They hope to be able to resume
exchange visits in 2022.

Some members of our committee are trying to organize a visit to France in January to hold a joint
meeting and discuss future events.

Once again, we wish you all a
Wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year

We laid a wreath on
behalf of the French at
the Cemetery Memorial.
The French wreath
contains cornflowers,
their remembrance
flower.

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DID YOU KNOW?
SOUTHEASTERN RAIL offer a FREE PASSENGER ASSIST SERVICE.
This is a service you request prior to travelling.
Before you start your journey, you arrive at the station at least fifteen to twenty
minutes in advance of your trains departure. You will be greeted by a member
of the rail staff. Even at non-manned stations there will be someone to assist
you. They are there to provide what you have requested.
When you get to your final destination, operators will assist you off the train,
and off the platform. I found it excellent.
I arrived at Minster Station to be greeted by an operator. He even had a
wheelchair in case I needed one. He checked where I was travelling to and
about the return journey. As I needed to change trains at Ashford he phoned
to see if l would need to change platforms. He assisted me on to the train.
Immediately he contacted Ashford again advising the carriage and where I
was seated and which train I needed to be on for the next leg of the journey.
Where the train stopped the operator was waiting for me, offered to help me
off, saw me to a seat to await the connection. Saw me onto the train. and
phoned St. Pancras station re my position on the train and that a wheelchair
would be required.
At St.Pancras the operator was by the door when the train stopped. As I needed
to use the Underground service, due to the distance involved, I was wheeled
through the complex. Before I was allowed to stand this member of staff asked
the TFL staff if the lifts were working and if assistance was available to the
correct platform and underground train.
The return service also worked smoothly. Wheelchair from TFL to Station,
Staff, wheeled me to the train, I was shown to a seat, greeted at Ashford,
helped to a seat on connecting train, guard checked where I was as the train
left Ashford, prior to arriving at Minster the guard came ready to see I exited
the train safely and someone was there to get me home.
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Minster Shed

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Tuesday 7th December Patrons - Judi Dench DBE - David Suchet CBE - Julian Fellowes DL

At Bookings for our annual traditional pantomime
“Puss in Boots” now on sale.

The Pavilion Opens 10th December for the season.

The Rec “Full details of how to Book on line via our web site
www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk (booking fees apply)
St Mildred’s Rd
or ring Ticketsource on 0333 666 4466.
Minster
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Come along and
see what it’s all about! Highlight for January.

“AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS”

Comedy by the Rain or Shine Theatre Company.

Minster Shed Saturday 29th January at 7.30pm

Things are moving ahead, now that we have Full details on our web site.
new lighting and extra sockets, thanks to the
generosity of the Bell Inn and Racing VILLAGE
Greyhound and we would like to say a big
thank you for all they have done for our Shed VOICES
project.
We have also received various floor and wall Every Wednesday Evening
units given by the generosity of Howdens 6.00pm - 7.30pm
kitchen furniture, which will be great for
storage and adapting to workbenches. Would you like to join us?
Our next priority is to clean and decorate the
Shed, held up at the moment because of our Just ring Mr. O on
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If anyone has a surplus of these items we No need to be able to read music
could certainly make use of them.
If you require any further information or you and no auditions
feel you could donate items to us please
either email us, on [email protected], villagevoiceschoir.org.uk
or ring 01843 319 791.

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At the heart of Christmas
I wonder when you start getting out the Christmas decorations, and do
you have special memories or thoughts as you do so? I always take special
care taking out of their boxes our collection of crib scenes. Always
carefully wrapped up in January, each scene comes to life as I gently
place them round the house. At their simplest, a crib scene will just have
Mary, looking lovingly at her new baby and Joseph somehow casting a
watchful eye over both. However, like many, we only place the baby
Jesus in the scene on Christmas Day itself. Here at the heart of all that is
going on around is the true message of Christmas. God who is born in
human flesh to come and live among us. At the heart of Christmas is a
simple family who are journeying to find a place to stay; a family who
then become refugees finding sanctuary in another country. At the heart
of Christmas is a simple message of love – God’s love for the whole of
humanity. God’s love which sings through the birth of Jesus, in the words
a TV campaign this year, ‘love never ends’.
Christmas 2021 will be different in many ways – we are not harnessed
by severe Covid restrictions like last year – yet for many there may be
an empty place around the table. However, amongst the celebrations and
joys, tears and sometime loneliness, let’s remember what is at the heart
of Christmas… a true gift from God and a love that never ends.
As always, you are welcome to explore the Christmas message by
attending one of the services at St Mary’s Church, Salvation Army or the
Abbey. But wherever you are this Christmas, or whatever you are doing,
take a moment to pause, look around and wonder, what it is for you that
is at the heart of Christmas…
With peace and blessings
Richard
(Revd Richard Braddy, Vicar St Mary’s Church)

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St Mary’s Minster & St Mary Magdalene Monkton

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]

December Services

5 December Advent 2
Monkton 9.30am Advent Communion Service
Minster 10.30am Advent Communion Service

12 December Advent 3
Minster 10.30am Morning Worship

19 December Advent 4
Minster 10.30am Benefice Confirmation Service with Bishop Rose - all are welcome

24 December – Christmas Eve
Minster 4.00pm Christmas Special
Minster 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion Service

25 December – Christmas Day
Monkton 9.30am Christmas Day Communion Service
Minster 10.30am Christmas Day Communion Service
26 December – Boxing Day
Minster 10.30am Informal Communion Service

January Services

2 January Epiphany
Monkton 9.30am Holy Communion
Minster 10.30am Holy Communion

9 January
Minster 10.30am Morning Worship

16 January
Monkton 9.30am Holy Communion
Minster 10.30am Holy Communion

23 January
Minster 10.30am Morning Praise

31 January
Minster 10.30am Benefice Service

Minster 10.30am EVERY WEDNESDAY Holy Communion (BCP)

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The MUGA will be open for public use most
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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

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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

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]
www.mmmobilityscheme.org.uk Write: HOUSE OF COMMONS,

London, SW1A 0AA

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17 2017 Citroen Berlingo Multispace, W/CHAIR 64 2014 Toyota Aygo X-Play VVTI 11 2011 Ford Focus Zetec 67 2017 Citreon C3 Flair

ADAPTED MPV, 1.6lt HDi diesel, manual, 21k miles 1.0lt, petrol, manual, 5-door hatch, white, 1.6lt petrol, manual, 5-door hatch, 1.2lt petrol, manual, only 11k miles

with full serv/hist, 1 owner, rear w/chair access 2 prev owners, low road tax £20 per year, silver, cloth interior, 61k miles, A/C, with serv/hist and 1 prev owner, 5-

conversion, 3 seats + w/chair passenger, fold out low mileage only 45k miles with serv/hist, cruise control, integrated bluetooth door hatch, media screen, 12v, aux in

ramp, w/chair securing system, A/C, bluetooth and integrated bluetooth hands free phone

integrated handsfree phone capability, immaculate capability and more phone capability, Aux in 12v and USB and usb plug points plus integrated

throughout, exceptionally low mileage all for …… plug points, power fold mirrors and bluetooth phone capability and lots

all for …. £10895 £6795 lots more all for… £4695 more all for … £11,195

12 2012 Fiat 00 Lounge 64 2014 Volkswagon Up 17 2017 Renault Twingo 66 2016 Skoda Citigo MPI SE

1.2lt petrol, manual, 3-door hatch, 1.0lt petrol, manual, 3-door hatch, Dynamique Tce Energy, 1.0lt GreenTech 1.0lt petrol, silver,
red, 86k miles, service history, clean petrol, manual, 5 door hatch, met
met grey, 1 prev owner, low road car orange, low mileage only 18k, serv manual, 5 door hatch, free road tax,
all for …
tax @£30 per year, low mileage 34 hist, only 1 prev owner, A/C, bluetooth 23k miles, one previous owner,
£4895
k miles with service history int handsfree, zero road tax, 76.3mpg integrated Garmin sat nav
(extra urban)
all for £4895 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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