Minster Matters - Issue 235 - May 21

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Minster Matters IssueNumber235: May21
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Black-Brown Waste & Recycling Blue-Red-Brown Dates for Your Diary
Copy Date for Next Issue - FRIDAY 21 May

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51.33 N, 1.33 E or 51° 20’ N, 1° 18’ E

Editor: Ray Owen ~ 07864 345 019 Useful Numbers and Contacts full blown event we usually
[email protected] Thanet STD Code : 01843 strive for. Dates being
considered are the 10/11th
[email protected] Community Warden July. All 2019 gardens and
Karl Aylett 07811 271 299 those who showed in our
Editorial Team: PCSO: Debbie Forsyth
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May 2021 Minster Matters 3

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MINSTER CHRISTMAS 2021

As you read this, we are only 7 months away from Minster village getting dressed

ready for Christmas. Village tree by the Church will be up and lit. The shop trees

will be going up. The alternative tree should also be up. The question I am asking NORTHROP SERVICES
is “WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN MINSTER THIS CHRISTMAS??”. Now is KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
the time to seriously think about it.
Tiling, Plastering

Ideas and suggestions are very welcome. Nothing happens straight away. Planning & General Maintenance
and organising, takes time and volunteers would be needed to take ideas forward. HOME DECORATING

Interior & Exterior

A couple of starting points are:- Local, Reliable & Experienced

More lights on the village tree at the Church. Contact Paul or Tracy

Persuade all shops to decorate at least one window for Christmas. Maybe hide a 01843 823 646
small Santa in each window for children to search for.

Many younger adults from the village may remember the Santa who came around
on Christmas morning to deliver presents that parents had bought, wrapped and
dropped off for Santa to deliver on Christmas morning. Could this be revived.
Father Christmas, team of Elves and maybe a Mother Christmas?

With willing volunteers anything is possible.
Contact Barbara with your thoughts and ideas on:
[email protected]
Phone 821244 or add them to the ‘Minster Christmas’ Facebook page

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COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME - UPDATE
Vaccination Clinics are continuing to be held at the Saga Vaccination Centre
in Westwood Cross and invitations are being sent out to all vulnerable and
at-risk patients and currently all those over the age of 45, possibly by the time
this is published that will include those in a younger age group. Further up to
date information can be found on the following website
www.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Currently we are receiving plentiful supplies of both the Oxford AstraZeneca
and Pfizer vaccines and concentrating on the giving the second doses to
patients, so if you have not received your second dose, or even your first dose
BOOK NOW!
Please note; Once you have had your vaccination you may be asked to sit and
wait for a few minutes, depending upon individual circumstances.

NATIONAL LOCKDOWN ROAD MAP
With the last part of stage 2 now in place, giving greater access to many
services, Please DO NOT get complacent, exercise caution and follow the
rules.
For Everyone's Safety - Remember: “Wash Hands” “Cover Face” “Make
space” “Let Fresh Air In” And Above all “PROTECT THE NHS”
New Persistent cough? Loss Taste/Smell? High Temperature? Book a Test -
Call 119

JUST A COLD OR IS IT COVID?
We are currently receiving a vast number of calls asking that very question!
Check your symptoms as shown above, if you have any of those call 119, if
not speak to your pharmacist, and ask for advice on cold relief medication.

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR NEW ON-LINE INFORMATION SYSTEM YET?
“eConsult” is free to use for all NHS patients where you can ask about health
concerns, treatments, even request prescriptions, medical certificates etc. For
further information please visit econsult.net and login in to patients/minster
surgery.

SURGERY CLOSURE DAYS
STAFF TRAINING - Wednesday 19th May - from 1pm onwards
SPRING BANK HOLIDAYS: Closed Monday 3rd May and Monday 31st May
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 ensure you have sufficient medication to last you through these difficult
times and repeat prescription requests are submitted in good time to allow
for the increased demand, both at the surgery and at the various pharmacies.

PATIENT LIAISON GROUP AGM/ MEETING
Our AGM will be held on Thursday 6th May during which we will present our
Annual accounts and hold the Election of Group Officers. If you have any
suggestions or concerns you would like to raise, please contact: Ken Self on
821200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821049 or email [email protected]

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Prompt Corner

Welcome back to the Playhouse

What a relief it is to be able to write some news about the Playhouse,

as a small return towards normality for us all, and to have something

to report at last.

Last year at the start of the first lockdown we were preparing to put
on a light-hearted comedy, Duets, by Peter Quilter. We are intending

to put this play back into rehearsal with the lifting of Covid

restrictions in June. We have booked to perform the play at the

Village Hall from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th September at

7.30pm.

By coincidence, this play

lends itself well to the

prevailing Covid

restrictions since it

consists of two Acts, each

of two scenes, each scene

being a short play in itself

with two actors.

It will be played to an

audience seated at tables

with appropriate

distancing, and the

audience will be invited to

bring food and drink for

the interval if they wish.

For this reason, we may

be restricted in numbers,

and so early booking is

advised but no payment

will be required until

approximately two weeks prior to the performance.

We hope to be able to put on the usual Christmas

pantomime this autumn, circumstances permitting.

As always, we are looking for new members of the

Playhouse, not just to act, but also to assist in

Property Management Services putting our productions on. Obviously, we find
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COMMUNITY WARDEN FAREWELL
REPORT
Welcome to my final input for
Hello Minster the parish magazine. This
The sun is shining, a lot of us have update will be a bit different
had at least one covid jab! this month, as I must sadly
You may even have had a haircut inform you that I am leaving
and a pint ! the village as your dedicated
Which is all good news, but while PCSO. I have taken the
you’re admiring your new haircuts other people will be opportunity to become the Crime Prevention PCSO
enjoying the new found freedom, especially rogue and will work with the Thanet Community Safety
traders and doorstep callers, so please be aware of Unit.
this, don’t have work done by people who call at your It has been a great four years or so spent in the
door, don’t buy cleaning products and tea towels from village and I have enjoyed it immensely. When I
people who pretend to have just left the army or started, I knew virtually nobody, but since then I have
prison, believe me they have not . got to know a lot of very nice residents. It has also
Use reputable local traders if possible, many are in been a pleasure working with the Parish Council, they
Minster Matters, get a few quotes if you can. three is are a very supportive body and always want to do
recommended. Also, you can find reputable their best for the benefit of the parish.
tradesmen from the K.C.C. approved scheme ‘Trading While I am going to a new role, I will not forget the
Standards Checked’, just type this into Google to find businesses, residents and friends I have met. I was
a list of all trades you might need, approved and very proud to be your PCSO and I wish you all the
checked by trading standards. best for the future.
Just be sensible most people are decent and genuine I will be handing over the baton to my colleague,
in this world but unfortunately a small minority are PCSO Debbie Forsyth, who some of you may already
not. know, as she is the founder of the Village Voices
I’ve met people through my work who have lost Choir. I am sure you will give her the same support as
money sometimes thousands of pounds and also more you gave me.
importantly it affects them mentally which can be so I will try and pop back to the village in my new
harmful. So, with a bit of thought it can be avoided, I’d capacity, offering crime prevention advice and giving
hate to have to visit any of you because you had been presentations to local groups.
scammed. Once again thank you all for being a great bunch of
Regards Minster, people,
Adrian (PCSO)
Karl
Contact: 07811 271 299 Email: [email protected]

HELLO
I probably don’t need to introduce myself as most of you already know me however, there still
may be some of you who don’t.
I am Debbie Forsyth and I now have the pleasure of announcing that I am your new resident
PCSO. The familiar face of PCSO BUTTERWORTH or ‘Bigwig’ as I like to call him, has had to move
on and I am now left to fill some very big shoes! It is because of the many connections and the
affinity that I have with the village that I was given the opportunity and to my Sergeant I am very
grateful.
In truth I jumped at the chance as I absolutely love Minster - I should also add that I will be taking Monkton back
and keeping Manston so I have the three M’s. As you are aware our job involves us embedding ourselves into our
communities and luckily for me, thanks to Village Voices Choir, I feel that the groundwork has been set for me to be
able to ensure that you all have a friendly trusting face that you can speak to at any time.
I also have the massive advantage of having The Marvellous Mr O as one of my contacts and I know where he lives!
I shall also endeavour to meet with Karl the warden and continue the partner agency working which is invaluable,
particularly in a village.
All that remains for me to say is I look forward to meeting many more of you and seeing all of the familiar faces.
Stay safe
Debbie

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We continue to hold virtual meetings via Zoom but for approval so it will be approved, despite objections from
members of the public are still welcome to join the meeting the Parish council and many others.)
from the comfort of their home; the details of the Zoom link The meeting heard a recommendation from the
are available on the noticeboard and on the website. Communications Committee to set up a Minster Parish
We have our Annual Assembly on 27th April and our Council Facebook page. After some debate the meeting
AGM/Monthly meeting on 4th May and these will also be voted in favour and it was agreed to have of a 3-month trial
via Zoom. However, the good news is that we will resume period. It is now available.
live meetings on 1st June. This will be held at the Village Complaints had been received about vehicles parking on
Hall to allow sufficient space for social distancing and good the verges at the bend in Molineux Road where there are
ventilation. no yellow lines; it was agreed to ask KCC to place a bollard
PCSO Adrian Butterworth reported that there had been a on the grass to prevent this.
theft of plant machinery from a construction site and rogue The family of the late Colin Hulks asked to install a small
traders had been operating in the area. Calls had been memorial plaque at the sports pavilion in his memory. This
received about a large gathering of off-road vehicles in was readily agreed and it was suggested that this could be
Ebbsfleet Lane and a slight increase in calls reporting placed within the building alongside Minster Cricket Club
breaches of Covid-19 regulations. pictures & trophies.
District Cllr. Trevor Roper updated the meeting on TDC The bund at the skate park is finally being installed and will
matters. They have acquired 11 new refuse trucks which be complete by the time this is published. The next step is
have a much larger capacity but are no larger in exterior to carry out appropriate planting for environmental and
dimensions. This will make refuse collection more efficient. safety reasons.
Pubic Space Protection Orders are in place to assist with Ramsgate Town Council have identified an area of land
anti-social behaviour, especially in the seafront areas. near Minster which they consider suitable for allotments.
Cutting of grass verges has been reduced as part of TDC’s They are asking if Minster Parish Council may be
response to the climate emergency. The Chairman asked interested in a joint project. This was agreed in principal
why, when over 17k houses are planned for Thanet in the and we will be seeking to establish demand.
In the public question period and AOB at the end of the
Local Plan, TDC are meeting Lt. Luke Johnson of the Salvation Army provided
again calling for sites to an update on the Community Sponsorship Project and they
be put forward for should be ready to submit an application soon.
development. It seems Cllr. Day is planning to take up an offer of Beech saplings
that the government are and Japanese Acers to plant in the village. Various sites
asking the council to are being considered.
review current figures! Cllr. Quittenden has secured some funding to update the
At the time of this Spanton Memorial at the Church.
meeting the Chairman Residents have complained about driveways where loose
advised that the shingle and gravel has been used. This can cause a hazard
application to build 214 on the footpath for pedestrians, pushchairs and mobility
houses on the land west scooters, and also blocks drains. People must be reminded
of Tothill Street was that they should have appropriate measures in place to
likely to be before the prevent spilling out onto the pavements.
Planning Committee ******************************************
soon. (Since that time Minster Parish Council wish to express their sincere
TDC Planning have condolences to HM the Queen and her family on the loss
voted to defer the of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a man who has
application to officers given his life in service to this country. He will be sadly
missed.

Est 1980 MINSTER POST OFFICE

VILLAGE GLASS Opening Times 821291

WINDOWS - DOORS Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
CONSERVATORIES etc Sat 8am - 1pm
. Mails
Free Quotations . Travel Money
Tel 01843 821 147 . Money Gram
. Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
including Answerphone . Motor Vehicle Licence
. Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items

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Minster Show Committee made the difficult decision, some time Repairs - Servicing & Accessories

ago, to not have the Show in its usual format this year. We had a Computers Built To Specification

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we had our discussion, left insufficient time to plan an event to the David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP
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We are aware that some other events that occur later in the All forms of Services and Treatments
summer are being planned in the local area, but these (to the best available for Foot and Nail care
of my current knowledge) are not having any indoor venues and
are subject to changes should any Covid-19 related rules be Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,
changed. Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,

Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal
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I am understanding of people’s frustrations with our decision, but Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare

as Chair I want to make it clear that we had the village's health We provide personal and reliable treatment in

and safety at the forefront of our discussions. I hope that you do the comfort of your own home, nursing or

all understand and will accept that Minster Show will be back as residential care home or hospital

you would expect on 23 July 2022. In the meantime, stay safe, the Day, evening, weekend appointments

committee members are looking into an outdoor alternative so we available by arrangement

can stay in contact - watch for details to follow. Tel: 01843 866 601

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Obituaries Most of these have appeared previously in past ‘online’ editions of
this magazine but they are reprinted here for those who may not
have accessed our online versions

William Taylor R.I.P. 03/11/20 Betty Hulks
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of The Hulks family would like to thank friends and
William Taylor on the 03/11/2020 after a long neighbours for showing their respect and saying
battle with Covid, pneumonia and COPD. The their last farewell to Betty Hulks as she took her
funeral will take place on Friday 4th December. As final journey from Minster on Friday 27th
he had many friends in the village his final journey November 2020.
will be from Monkton Road into Freeman’s Road Betty was a long standing Minster resident for over
to pass by his favourite drinking hole the British 40 years and in the past had belonged to various
Legion for anybody who would like to pay their last clubs and supported many events in the village.
respects. Sadly the last few months of Betty's life were spent
Sheila, Ewan and Katy in hospital followed by Shottendane Nursing
Home, many thanks to the staff for the care they
Clive Attwell 1944 – 2021 R.I.P. provided.
It is with great sadness we have to inform you of Due to the current circumstances we were not able
the passing of Clive. to give Aunty Bett the send off she had planned,
Clive went into QEQM Hospital on 12th but despite all the restrictions we were able to give
November and was later moved to Kent & her a funeral that was a fitting tribute to the person
Canterbury Hospital. During his time in hospital he she was and that she deserved.
courageously fought battles with Cancer, Chronic The Hulks family would especially like to thank
Kidney Disease and Blood Clots on the lung, Jonathan Cole and his team for their kindness and
together with internal bleeding and seizures. professionalism and for making a sad situation
He finally went to sleep peacefully after a short easier to bear, also to Michael, the Curate for the
stay at St Michaels Home in Westgate personal way he delivered the service and Vanessa
Clive’s parents took over the shop in 1952 when for the beautiful floral tribute.
Clive was just 8 years old Thank you for all the donations, cards, kind
Clive carried on the family business when his messages and support received in the last few
parents died until the morning he left for hospital. months, helping us all through a difficult time.
Clive worked 364 days a year throughout his The Hulks Family
working life.
Alfred Wigley
Laurie Walmsley We would like to thank all the neighbours, people
The family of the late Laurie Walmsley would like in the village and shopkeepers for the kindness
to thank all friends, neighbours and villagers who towards my brother Mr Alfred Wigley of 37 Rose
knew him, for their lovely cards and messages of Gardens Minster who passed away on the 20th
support. December.
It has been very comforting to know that so many He was a quiet man well known and liked in the
people cared. village.
Thanks also to Jonathan Cole and staff for all your These people were very good in looking out for
help at this time and to the Reverend Richard him especially in the last few weeks of his life.
Braddy for the lovely Funeral Service and Anita for Also thank you to Minster Bowls Club for their kind
the beautiful floral tribute. thoughts.
Thank you, Funeral will be on Friday 26th February, 11.30am
Janet, Malcom, Elizabeth and Peter at Margate Crematorium, no flowers but any
donations to Cancer Research UK, thank you.
Stella & Ken Campbell

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18 Minster Matters May 2021

Following on from Terry’s writings last month here are 3 more for you to enjoy

We will reprint his earlier writings in future issues as space allows

TIME TO REFLECT Peanut brittle cannot equal the texture of the veg
Life can be like a mirror depending on the angle, from the farm so fresh and clean.
where things can become distorted but somehow real. What can fortitude do to ease the encouragement of
Bad memories can come back to haunt you, have they tastes so mean.
been hiding behind the glass for no one to steal. Let lesser mortals take heed once this grenadier has
Where will the records show our history of life and of intervened to balance the tastebuds battle so lean.
our thoughts and events, will they forever remain The maker of such sought after tastes better go
memories or are they real. incognito for a while until things like her food are not
When we feel sleepy and look at the clock, it may be ravished in haste, but with gentleness and a sweet
early noon say 2 o’clock, do we think only 8 eight smile.
more hours ‘til we hit the sack, or do we grow pointed The lady in question with such culinary skills must only
ears and never sleep like Mr. Spock. be approached ith extreme trepidation.
The reflections we seek may be very sophisticated at Until she is ordained into the order of cooks sublime.
best. But with all people with skills like this she will remain
But can we fortify them and bring them to the fore definitely I hope forever a friend of mine.
and think of the life we had which was mostly full of
zest. OLD MAN
These contagious beliefs you have when you have Sometimes when I sit and think back before getting
time on your hands, sometimes may be aided and this TITLE the mind sometimes doesn’t register as
abetted by a Quisling from another force or even clear as it used to, even if my middle name is ST.
from other lands. MICHAEL
I send my condolences to the time I’ve wasted over I wonder at times whether dementia is just around the
the years. corner or below the horizon.
But for the best times that I have had I utilised them But I’m going to build a wall that will be seen by all
well and they never held any sort of fears. humanity just to stop that sun from breaking over the
To be a prophet of time you must study in some edge and creating well known havoc.
depth but also reflect all of life’s dreams and of course People may think of my wall as mercenary in their
reality. thoughts but I would like my dementia put in a
But before, if any trepidation takes hold, you must permanent head lock.
steady the ship and take the helm and bring back I would not put this awful thing on probation not even
these times to reflect and come forward to what we with a tag on his ankle to know his location.
know as our beloved normality. Sometimes the brain is as sharp as a knife but at other
times forgetfulness comes into your life.
SWEET PICCALILLI AND I All those other kind of age things like sight, hearing,
You had better believe the tingle in my throat where sex, touch, taste, and when body parts start to fall off
my taste buds have got the boxing gloves on. or start to hang and ache with the
They swing this way and that like pirates slowness of all.
swashbuckling or maybe just like soldiers fighting at This creature that was, can’t have, but wants a normal
the battle of the SOMME life behind his wall.
The enigma of all this is the explosion within and the This age thing is just like strychnine or a stiletto
fragmentation of my mind. waiting to fall.
Who wins is yet to be decided for the flavours are I’m continually told.. eat the right things , you must do
within my grasp you see and for all to find. exercises this is a must, drink plenty of fluids you must
The perplexities of the texture are just breaking out of keep hydrated, no wonder this old man gets very
bondage, how can an explanation be given of the frustrated.
semblance of the suspension of the twang of These are the things the old man is told, but I’m sure
loveliness in my mouth and also the exact dosage. it's all these things that are making me GROW OLD.

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Booking the Multi Use Games Area RED RECYCLING BAGS
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