Minster Matters - Issue 217 - September 19

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Minster Matters Issue Number 217 : September 2019
ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD Audio - Issue 129)
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11 / 25 | 04 / 18 October 04 / 18 | 11 / 25 7 M&M Garden Club Meeting 25
7 Twinning Assn Quiz @RBL Club 14

Dry Cell Battery Collections: Attwells, Library 10 W.I. Meeting 25

10 Pop-Up Cafe & Information Hub 8

Copy for any issue of MINSTER - How To Find Us 14 Ride & Stride 8

Minster Matters For those looking to use a Sat Nav 14 & 15 Minster Bowls Finals Weekend 10

must be received (at the very latest !!) to locate the Village 18 Men’s Supper 7

by the 3rd Friday of the preceding month the Library at 4A Monkton Road 25 to 28 Minster Playhouse ‘Clerical Errors’ 13 & 21

Copy date for next issue shown at top of is the approximate Centre of the Village 28 Swimathon 12
‘Diary of Dates’ on right of this page and the postcode there is CT12 4EA 28 Surgery Flu Jabs for Over 65s 4
GPS/OS Map co-ordinates for the OCT
www.minstermatters.uk Village Square are TR 309 647 4 to 6 Minster Village Hall Art Show 12
[email protected] 51.33 N, 1.33 E or 51° 20’ N, 1° 18’ E Spitfire Museum Live Jazz @ Monkton V/Hall 14
5

Co-Editor: Ray Owen ~ 07864 345 019 Useful Numbers and Contacts 6 Snowdown Colliery Band & Afternoon Tea 12
Co-Editor: Amy Murray ~ 07519 704 254 8
Thanet STD Code : 01843 8 Pop-Up Cafe & Information Hub (Final Visit)
[email protected] Community Warden 16 M&M Garden Club AGM 13
Aaron Kluibenschadl: 07811 271 302 19 Minster Playhouse Adult Review 4
[email protected] 26 Surgery Flu Jabs for all Eligible Patients

Editorial Team: PCSO: Adrian Butterworth 07966 308 781 26 St Nicholas-at-Wade Charity Day 12

Amy Murray Accounts 07519 704 254 Police: 101 (for reporting anything except emergencies) 27 Spitfire Museum Simulator Offer ‘ends’ 1
Diane Harris Emergencies: 999 or 112 NOV 12
Advertising 826 048 Thanet District Council: 577 000 5
Orbit Housing: 0800 678 1221 2 Charity Choral Concert @ St Mary’s Church

Community Dog Warden: 577 580 2 W.I. Oktoberfest 16

Diane Cotterill Snappy 822 394 Salvation Army Hall: 825 178 23 PLG Christmas Bazaar 22

Library: 03000 41 31 31
Doctor’s Surgery: 821 333
You can leave hard copy for us at the Library What’s On at the Royal British Legion 11
or send it via snail mail to: (appointments only, 8.00am -10.00am) What’s On at The Saddler 16
Minster Matters Flag Flying Diary 18
Patient Liaison Group: 821 200
c/o Library & Neighbourhood Centre, Vets: 825 999
Post Office: 821 291 Sarah Thorne Theatre 19
4A Monkton Road,
Minster-in-Thanet CT12 4EA Minster School: 821 384
Kate’s Pudding Recipe 20

Fax: 07011 979 875 Village: www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk Church Notices 24

Advertising Rates (per month) Show: www.minstershow.org.uk Village Hall Diary 25
Freegle: http://freegle.in/thanet WHAT’S ON PAGE 25
Mobility Scooters & Wheelchairs etc.
Page Size 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 Full (to loan): 07864 345 019 Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Bookings 26
All Weather Playing Surface 26
B&W Single £12 £24 £48 £96 £192 Venues available for Hire
John Spanton Pavilion (in Rec) St Mary's Church Guided Tours 26
All Weather Sports Pitch & MUGA
B&W min of 6 £7.50 £15 £30 £60 £120 Minster Parish Council
next Meeting will be held on:
Colour Single £13.50 £27 £54 £108 £216 bookings for all of the above venues via Tuesday 3 September @ 7pm
Parish Office 821 339
Colour Min of 6 £11 £22 £44 £88 £176 Old Schools: bookings via in the Neighbourhood Centre
Members of the public are welcome to attend and can
Pat Hogben 822 082 arrange to speak to the Council through the Clerk or by
Sizes quoted above are approximate or email: [email protected] requesting the Chairman before the start of the meeting.
Village Hall: bookings via There is also a 15 minute period at the end of each full
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September 2019 Minster Matters 3

E - Team VILLAGE VOICES CHOIR

This choir, which has only been in existence since February has really taken

off and become a regular weekly meeting place for many residents, young

and old, male and female, from both Minster and the surrounding towns and

Ray

villages, and we already have members from as far afield as Deal and Dover.

We enjoy singing a whole gamut of songs with choices from right across

the music spectrum. Everyone is involved in what we choose to sing, many

songs that you may think would be popular not making the grade!

Amy We’ve been absolutely astonished at the number of requests we’ve

received, to sing for others across the district. We made our public debut at NORTHROP SERVICES
Minster Show in July where we were blown away at the crowd who came to KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
listen and even more amazed at being asked to come back in future years to
Tiling, Plastering
Brenda fill a regular slot.
& General Maintenance
We already have a calendar of events to sing for other organisations/groups
HOME DECORATING
in the area, both this year and next, and we feel extremely privileged to have
Interior & Exterior
been asked to accompany the Thanet Male Voice Choir in a Thanet Lions
Diane Charity event to be held at St Mary’s Church in Minster on Saturday 2 Local, Reliable & Experienced
November, tickets for which will be on sale soon, seating will by necessity be Contact Paul or Tracy
very limited, so don’t miss the opportunity when they become available. 01843 823 646

We are always open to welcoming new members, so if you’re feeling you’d Flowers by Vanessa
Diane like to give it a try please feel free to come along to the Salvation Army Hall
in Tothill St on a Wednesday evening (but not 28 Aug) - we meet from 6pm to 7.30pm Bouquets, Baskets,Table decorations,
Weddings or Funerals

at a nominal cost of just £1.50pw. We’d love to see you there. Created with the “Personal Touch”
PR & Bookings: 07914 623 287 or email [email protected]
General enquiries: [email protected] For designs with a difference
Vanessa Fairbrass
(C&G qualified florist)

MM MOBILITY SCOOTERS, WHEELCHAIRS AND AIDS Rose Cottage, Manor Road,
St. Nicholas at Wade CT7 0NY
Mobility scooters, wheelchairs, rollators, commode chairs, portable electric hoist
(note: we do not have any slings) and a few smaller disability aids are available for 01843 847 012 07934 420 837

loan to villagers and members of their families. We will also consider requests from I can deliver within Thanet & Canterbury

residents in our neighbouring villages. We make no set charge for any of these but MALOYS MOWERS

we’re open to receiving voluntary donations to help keep the equipment maintained. Unit 4 Ebbsfleet Farm, Jutes Lane, Minster CT12 5DL

Tel: 01843 825 000
Thank you to everyone who has helped in some way to make this venture a FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY NEEDS

success, if you or someone you know needs to borrow any of these please do get * SALES * SERVICING *
* SPARES * REPAIRS *
in touch, if we have it in stock and you have secure storage space for it, then you
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW MOWER
can borrow it. Thank you in advance to anyone who offers us items or storage OR ANY OTHER GARDEN MACHINERY

space, we really do appreciate it. DELIVERED TO YOU FULLY ASSEMBLED

Please phone or text 07864 345 019, or email [email protected] if you AND DEMONSTRATED
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE
would like to borrow any of these, at any time, or if you have something you’d like
www.themowerstore.co.uk

to donate. Thank you. HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS TO BUY
AT THE CLICK OF A BUTTON

Gel Polish The
Salon PROFESSIONALS
on fingers and toes only £30 61 High St Gift Vouchers
Book now to avoid disappointment
Minster Air Conditioned
07976 834 250 Tel: Free Consultations
Free Refreshments
Many other 824 000 Closed Mondays/Tuesdays

Beauty Treatments

available
Call for details or go to
www.beauty-bug.co.uk

(Minster based business)

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Pawfection Est 1980 PATIENT LIAISON GROUP
SEASONAL WINTER ‘FLU VACCINATIONS
Dog Grooming Service VILLAGE GLASS Vaccination Clinics will be held from 9am to 1pm on the following days:
All Breeds Welcome Saturday 28th September - FOR OVER 65s ONLY
WINDOWS Saturday 26th October - For ALL eligible patients
Kind Professional Service DOORS Appointments are now available for both clinics and can be made in the usual
Fully Insured way via the surgery or the ‘MYGP” App. Eligible and “at risk” patients will
CONSERVATORIES receive a reminder via, text, email or post and be invited to make an
Professionally Trained etc appointment. If you have any concerns about your eligibility or the
availability of the vaccination, please contact Reception.
Gemma & Sandie Free Quotations
69 High Street, Minster, Tel 01843 821 147 SURGERY LAUNCHES NEW “GOLD CARD” FACILITY
This is a new initiative designed and produced by your Patient Liaison Group
CT12 4AB including in conjunction with our Frailty Team. The “GOLD CARD” contains a
Answerphone comprehensive list of contacts and telephone numbers that patients, family
01843 825 841 and friends can immediately refer to in time of a crisis or emergency.
MINSTER OPEN It is designed to help those patients with long term, life limiting or life-
Hair by GARDENS 2020 threatening illnesses, including those suffering from cancer or receiving
Nikki palliative care, who might need advice, help or support urgently.
Open Gardens 2020 will The “GOLD CARD” will be handed to patients when visited by our Frailty or
Professional Hairdressing be 13th -14th June 2020 District Nursing teams, or you can request one at the surgery. It will be
brought right to your door Monkton Open Gardens updated regularly, as we all know, things often change! It is also hoped that
this will eventually be rolled out across Thanet.
I am a local mobile is the week before so
hairdresser with over 20 we're fine. MISSED APPOINTMENTS - A disappointing month
Last month 37 patients did not attend their doctor’s appointment and 39 did
years experience We're trying to avoid not attend their nurse’s appointment, so that’s 76 patients wasting valuable
Fathers Day to see if it appointments and time. At an average cost of £160 per appointment that’s
Professional Services at reasonable over £12,000 of wasted NHS funds. Please, if you don’t need it - cancel it! If
prices makes a difference! you keep forgetting then get our text reminder service or better still use the
‘MYGP’ App.
Call: Nikki Sutherland

07834 197 794

BRILLS DIY Gardening ~ Household FRIENDS AND FAMILY SURVEY
& Building Supplies Thank you to all those patients who take part and please continue to do so.
www.brills.co.uk Find us on Facebook & Twitter We welcome all your comments, because any feed-back, good and bad, can
16-18 The Square, Birchington | 01843 845133 | Est 1966 help us to continually improve our service to all our patients. Last month we
received 185 patient responses to “Would you recommend our Practice”
Ronseal Fence Life 5ltr £6.99 - Slabs 450x450 £2.55ea and the results are as follows: Extremely likely/Likely - 86%; Extremely
Decking 6” £2.25 mtr - Sleepers 2.4mtr £19.95 ea unlikely/Unlikely - 6%; Unsure/Don’t know - 8%.

4”x2” Tanalised £2.19 mtr - Waney Fence Panels from £10.99 ‘SURGERY CLOSURE DAYS
Please note that the surgery will close from 1.00pm onwards on the
PAINT MIXING MACHINE; CARPET CLEAN HIRE; KEYS, GLASS & TIMBER CUTTING SERVICE following days for staff training: Thursday 26th September; Wednesday 24th
October and Thursday 27th November. Bank Holiday Monday 27th August
Dulux Smooth Masonry Paint 7.5ltr £22.99 - Closed all day.
Please ensure that you have sufficient medication to last you during these
Dulux White Matt Emulsion 7ltr £15.99 times, and of course, please don’t forget to include all the family who may
require repeat prescriptions and check when their medication review
Crown White Matt Emulsion 7.5ltr £13.99 appointment is due. Should you need to see a Doctor when the surgery is
Berger White Matt Emulsion 10ltr £19.99 closed, please call the NHS 111 Service via the normal surgery number
821333 where you will be transferred automatically, or you can call direct on
Everbuild White or Clear Silicone £2.99 111 to receive non-urgent confidential health advice and information for you
and your family. For urgent/life threatening cases please dial 999 as normal.
Decorators Caulk Tubes £1.49
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
No More Nails Interior Cartridge £3.49 Our ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will be held on SATURDAY 23rd
NOVEMBER.
3 Tread Step Ladder £27.99 As this is our most popular event, tables are highly sought after and are on
sale NOW! Please book early to avoid disappointment, as many have already
6’ x 6’ Heavy Duty Trellis £19.99 been sold. NOTE: If you have already rebooked a table please confirm it
NOW or risk losing it. Please see our poster on page 22 of this publication.
6’ x 6’ Waney Fence Panels £20.99
PATIENT GROUP MEETING
6 x 6’ Closeboard Fence Panel 4 Back Bars £29.99 If you have any issues you would like to raise at our next meeting, or require
further information on any of the above, then please contact Ken Self on 821
6’ x 5’ Closeboard Fence Panels 4 Back Bars £28.49 200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821 049 or email [email protected].

Godwins Multi-Purpose Compost 3 bags £10.00

Levington Multi-Purpose Compost 3 bags £12.99

Miracle Grow Compost 2 bags £9.00

Godwins Bark Chips 3 bags £12.00

Webb Electric 33cm Rotary Lawnmower £69.99

Webb 18” Petrol Self Propelled Lawnmower £219.99

Flymo Visimo Electric Rotary Mower £69.99

Bosch Electric Rotar 34R Mower £99.99

210 litre Water Butts £29.99

100 litre Water Butts £19.99

Evergreen Complete 4in1 360m2 £19.99

Bulk Bags 20mm Shingle £49.99

Galvanised Incinerator £19.99

8’ x 4’ 18mm O.S. Board £25.99

8’ x 4’ 11mm O.S Board £15.99

~ Builders Barrow £39.99 - Aggregates - Shingles ~

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

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

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

September 2019 Minster Matters 5

PCSO’s REPORT THANET LIONS CLUB

Welcome to this month’s input for Presents a
the village. I am sorry to say that this
month I am having to have a moan. Charity Choral Concert
It has come to Police attention that
there has been a spate of graffiti Saturday 2nd November
incidents across the village. This is at 3pm in
not art it is mindless scribbles on
road signs and community assets. It St Mary the Virgin Church,
has taken the council a lot of time Minster
and money to clean up numerous
locations where this has occurred. I We are pleased to announce that we are producing
am asking anyone who has a a Charity Choral Concert on Saturday 2 November
budding artist in their family that is at St Mary the Virgin Church, Minster. The concert
likely to have done some of this to will start at 3pm and will feature Thanet Male Voice
try and educate them that this is not Choir and our own Village Voices, resulting in a
the way to express yourself. Crime range of musical styles.
reports have been created in
response to these incidents and Ticket prices will be:
enquiries are ongoing. This is £8 in advance and £10 on the door
not just graffiti it is officially
criminal damage that is All ticket money will be split between two good
resulted by a fine and a causes, Monkton Nature Reserve Shed project and
criminal marker on your Minster Matters Mobility scheme. Both are small
record. organisation where any money donated will have a
Here are just a few of the significant impact. Tickets will be on sale locally from
examples. the end of September so watch out for the
Any info please contact me. notification. There will be a very limited number
available, just 250, and it will be on a ‘first come,
first served’ basis. Seats will be non-reservable, but
allocated to people as they arrive, due to the seating
arrangements in the Church.

This is definitely one not too miss!

Further details call Lion Steve on 01843 807 902

AFRICAN BAGS

Latest arrival:
Beautiful exclusive unique
handmade 2 piece hand
bags made from animal
prints, batiks and floral
prints.
Suitable for:

Personal use/travels/gifts/birthdays & anniversary
presents, etc. £45 only

Please contact Annabel whilst stocks last on:
07934 588 580 / 07902 061 520

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MAX CARPET CLEANING Thank you’s & Your Letters…

CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY Minster Show Grand Draw
A completely dry carpet cleaning service! A big thank you  to all the businesses and friends of the Minster
And that means: - Show for donating such fabulous prizes for our Draw at the Show
No more damp or wet carpets! yet again. This year we beat our record and the profit from the
No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! Draw was £1010.00 and this goes towards putting on the Show
No chance of sticky residues which next year.
can attract the dirt! A massive thank you to all those who sold tickets and
Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets! painstakingly sat and wrote on and folded every one of them. A
very small group of volunteers worked so hard to get this all done
(Upholstery and leather cleaning service available) on the day.
For quotes please call:- Thank you to all of you, I really couldn’t have done it without you.
Karen Brazil
01843 833 707
07727 684 300 WHITE KNIGHT
Last weekend my husband took his beloved classic car out for a
On Facebook - @maxcarpetcleaning drive sadly it broke down at the Lord of the Manor roundabout.
Fully Insured Before he could contact me, a gentleman stopped and with jump
leads got the car started ... my husband headed back to
Covering Thanet and surrounding area Broadstairs only to breakdown again but low and behold this
DVSA Approved Driving Instructor gentleman turned up again and this time towed the car to our
DBS checked house. Together we all managed to push the car up the drive (no
mean feat as it’s on an incline). The mystery gentleman said he is a
Lessons for beginners through to refresher White Knight and there are 12 of them in the area who go to the
Pass Plus and Motorway tuition aid of people who break down and take them to a place of safety.
He refused any money for a drink on us or even for petrol.
Beginners special: First 4 hours £60! We didn’t get the man’s name but he said he lived in Tothill Street,
Enquiries at www.in-to-gear.com Minster. So, we would love to say thank you through your
Call Richard on 07753 449 866 publication if possible .... it just shows in this troubled world there
are lovely kind people who help others and expect nothing in
Find us on Facebook at IntoGearDriving return.
Many thanks and kindest regards,
MOSSY'S Mrs S Brazier

Dog Walking and Dog Sitting Service (MM Editors ask: Does anyone know who this might be??)
Local lady experienced with dogs available for
occasional dog walks and lots of one to one Are you feeding my cat?
individual attention whilst you are away He lives in Prospect Road
Competitive Rates depending on requirements and has a loving home,

T.D.C. Boarding Licence ~ Minster Vet Inspected with plenty of food
Insured ~ References available which he doesn’t eat!!

Contact : Sarah Mather If you have any
24 High Street, Minster information please call
01843 822 946 or 07855 871 484
[email protected] Brian on
07769 310 054
PAINTING & DECORATING
By NIGEL MATHER

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

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

September 2019 Minster Matters 7

MEN’S SUPPER CLUB Lashes by Lydia

Wednesday 18 September Qualified Lash Technician
7.00 for 7.30pm Offering Classic Lash Extensions
Full Set £30.00 Infill £20.00
Old Schools, Minster Working From Home - Minster Based
£8.50
Tel: 07902 875 846
for dinner, dessert and a drink
Please phone Peter [email protected]
to book your place
on 01843 447 692 Jemima’s
or 07981 184 224 Tea Room and Boutique

An informal and social evening 77 High St Minster Tel 01843 319206
open to all men
Come and enjoy our freshly prepared
Come along to make new friends Breakfasts, Lunches and
and meet existing friends Homemade Cakes

E K Handyman Open Monday to Friday 9.15 - 4.30
Saturday 9.15 - 3.00
All your DIY needs catered for
incl. flat packs, decorating, FULLY LICENSED

kitchen and bathroom fitting,
all types of flooring.

No job too small. Free Estimates

Tel: 07778 936 451
or 01843 639 651

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Based in Manston Village
Reupholstery Service available
Cottage Suites, Chaise Longue,
Fireside Chairs, Dining Chairs,

Footstools, Headboards etc.
Sagging Seats, Flat Armpads,

Water Marks on Cabinets,
Tables, Chests of Drawers

Help May Be At Hand!!
I also make

Luxury Children’s Chairs
and Sofas for small breeds of

Dogs and Cats

Phone: 01843 491 452

Email: [email protected]

Tues 10th Sep : Tues 8th Oct

September 2019 Minster Matters 9

Branching Out MATT CLARK

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

www.checkatrade.com/branchingout

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

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

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MINSTER BOWLS CLUB MINSTER POST OFFICE

Once again, we have a team in the finals of the Bernard Opening Times 821291
Annand Competition on Sunday 1 September. Well done,
come home with the trophy. This Competition is for bowlers Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
who haven't been lucky enough to gain a County Badge or Sat 8am - 1pm
for winners of similar competitions. . Mails
Our ladies have just under half a dozen league games to play before the . Travel Money
season ends. The men's season is over, much better placed than the last . Money Gram
few years. We have  a few mixed games to play in the East Kent League. . Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
Internal competitions are at the semi-final stage, some players have already . Motor Vehicle Licence
qualified to play on finals weekend Saturday and Sunday 14th/15th . Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items
September. On the following weekend it will be the Club’s Open Mixed
Pairs Competition. Two excellent weekends for visitors to sit around the
Green and enjoy the hospitality of the Club. Teas, soft drinks and the bar
will be available.
Glynne Hibbert Hon Secretary

MINSTER & MONKTON GARDEN CLUB

(Horticultural Society)
Dear Friends and Fellow Gardeners
The Garden Club (formerly known as Minster & Monkton Horticultural
Society) has been going for quite a long time. Unfortunately like many
clubs now the membership is dwindling.
The younger members of society have a lot more interests and are not
really interested in attending clubs such as ours. There is still a core of
members who attend but these are getting fewer.
The club has to change so at the AGM on 16 October in the Village Hall
there will be a vote on how the club can carry on. If you are a member
or have been thinking of joining please come along and help shape the
club for future years.
You may have seen our table in the marquee at Minster Show. So come
along and give us your support. We meet in the Village Hall at 7.30pm
on most of the third Wednesdays each month. You can check dates in
Minster Matters.
Look forward to seeing you.
Joan Card, (Chairman)

GIRLS WORLD LOGS
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New Footcare Clinic open fires and wood burners
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Treatments for Diabetics for
Corns, Calluses, Dry Skin DELIVERY SERVICE

Hard Nails, Ingrown toe nails Contact: 01304 812 522 or 07720 727 224
& Fungal nail infections www.logstop.co.uk
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September 2019 Minster Matters 11

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12 Minster Matters September 2019

49th ANNUAL
MINSTER ART SHOW
at the

VILLAGE HALL
Friday 4 October 7pm - 9pm
Saturday 5 October 10am - 6pm
Sunday 6 October 11am - 5pm

OVER 400 EXHIBITS FOR SALE!
OILS, WATER COLOURS, PASTELS,

ACRYLICS, WOOD, GLASS,
POTTERY, ETC

ADMISSION £1.00
CATALOGUE £0.50P
REFRESHMENTS SERVED IN

‘OLD SCHOOLS’
(opposite the Village Hall)

EXHIBITION SPONSORED BY MINSTER GARAGE

Minster Village Hall is a Registered Charity No. 302809

September 2019 Minster Matters 13

Trutek Computers Ltd MINSTER PLAYHOUSE
PROMPT CORNER
For All Your Computer Requirements:

Repairs - Servicing & Accessories Autumn Play
Computers Built To Specification Rehearsals are well underway for our September production of Clerical
Errors and our production team have been busy creating an amazing
Laptop Sales interior of a disused Methodist chapel. This is the interesting and
For Further Advice & Help light-hearted tale of two teenagers and their Grandma forced to seek
refuge in an abandoned church much to the indignation of the local
Please Contact Us On: parishioners. Their unorthodox lifestyle - Gran Briggs' dependence on
gin, Julie's inability to maintain a job and Peter's simplistic manner all
01227 375 088 combine to show the vicar, James, a side of life he never knew existed.
Uncharacteristically, James decides to try their way of life by moving in
www.trutek.co.uk with them. A highly entertaining comedy, rich with comic pathos.
Visit us at 147 High St, Herne Bay

QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL

David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP Wednesday 25th September - Saturday 28th September
7.30pm - Minster Village Hall.
All forms of Services and Treatments All tickets £10
available for Foot and Nail care
The box office number is 07501 894 381.
Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,
Ingrown nails, Nail deformities, This Autumn we will also be holding a
40th Anniversary Adult Revue
Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal
Nail infections, Verrucas, It will be on Saturday 19th October in the Village Hall, at 7.30 pm.
Tables of up to eight people.
Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare £8 a head

We provide personal and reliable treatment in Bring your own food and drink, glasses and cutlery.
the comfort of your own home, nursing or Individual or table bookings can be made on 07501 894 381.
residential care home or hospital
This Revue will be supporting our Charities of the year,
Day, evening, weekend appointments the Marie Curie Cancer Support, and
available by arrangement Macmillan Cancer Support

Tel: 01843 866 601 Look out for details of this year’s Pantomime,
Mob: 07749 999 584 Alice in Wonderland, in future Prompt Corners

www.minsterplayhouse.co.uk [email protected]

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For all your building requirements, 01843 570 553
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14 Minster Matters September 2019

MINSTER ARMBOUTS-CAPPEL
TWINNING ASSOCIATION

MOBILE August is always a quiet month for us with no activities taking place.
HAIRDRESSER We’re now into serious planning for our major event next year when we
will be inviting our French friends to Join us in Minster for a day of fun,
For all your hairdressing needs, eating, drinking and dancing.
and in the comfort of your own home After our great day out in France in June we are now under pressure to
produce a day to equal it.
PPHOONNEEDDIAIANEN:E: For those of you who joined us on our trip to Armbouts-Cappel in June,
0108148348348040995522oorr0077584462 545287913651 the photos are now on the Minster Twinning website, please do have a
look.
From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, Lastly, our next Quiz is taking place at the Royal British Legion on
Ladies, Gents and Children welcome Saturday 7 September and if you are interested please ring Carol on
07745 683 466.

Live Jazz Night!

Thanet Mobile Saturday 5th October
Monkton Village Hall
Do you suffer from Clinic
In support of…
Corns ~ Callus/Dry Skin ~Fungal Infection
Thickened Nails ~ Ingrowing Toenails RAF Manston Spitfire &
Unable to cut your own nails? Hurricane Memorial Museum

All treated in the comfort of your own home
Evening and Weekend Calls Available
07773 053 714 or 07570 791 953

Debbie Mardell

SAC Dip FHPT * SAC Dip FHPP * MRFHP

£10 per person
(includes ticket & hot supper)
**Bring your own drink please**

Admission by ticket only
Tickets available from Museum Shop

07938 104 594 R.J.BROADLEY

TREE SURGERY
NCA & NPTC
All aspects of
tree surgery

Reductions - Felling
Pruning - Hedge Cutting - Planting
Site Clearance - Woodchips & Logs

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01843 825 190 / 0780 127 3138

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September 2019 Minster Matters 15

Crab Football 1st Minster
Hiking
Cub Pack

Needs You

If you are between 8 and 10
½ years of age then why not
come along to 1st Minster
Cubs held at Old Schools
Minster every Thursday
evening in term time from
6.00pm until 7.30pm
We have a range of activities
planned for the rest of this
year including Backwoods
Cooking, Pioneering, Craft
Events, Personal Challenges
Halloween and Christmas
activities and even a night hike!
If you would like to know more
please contact Akela on
[email protected]

Girls and Boys Welcome

We look forward
to seeing you

16 Minster Matters September 2019

Steve & Dee

welcome you to

A welcoming friendly atmosphere
Family Friendly Garden (with a small Petting Area)

- Children & Dogs welcome ‘til 7pm

September - Live Music @ 9pm unless shown otherwise

Friday 6th Sept Leslie P George Friday 20th Sept EK1

Friday 13th Sept FX Tribute Band Sunday 22ⁿd Sept Jukebox Jams
(Showaddywaddy & Jersey Boys)

Sunday 15th Sept Storm King @ 4.30pm Saturday 28th Sept Norman’s Daughter

The Saddler Kitchen
Now Open from 5pm - 8.30pm
Roast Dinners and Specials Menu on Sundays

From 12pm - 4pm

September 2019 Minster Matters 17

Minster Parish Council Meeting causing delays to all asset transfers. We have since
received communication which sets out a need
Summary of Meeting on 2nd July to have valuations made of the properties to set
The Chairman welcomed everyone and reminded a cost for the transfer. We await the outcome.
them that this was the last meeting until September. ● The Parish Council have received notice of a rent
increase for the office and archive room so
● PCSO Butterworth reported that there had been consideration will be given as to whether we
numerous complaints about the vans parked near agree to this increase or seek alternatives.
the top of Tothill Street; these are used by the ● Cllr. Taylor gave a summary of recent planning
building contractors working in the Hill House applications and confirmed that a letter of
development. He has spoken with the site objection had been submitted regarding the stock
manager who has dealt firmly with the offending car racing track.
contractors; unfortunately new contractors are ● In the public question session, it was suggested
arriving on site all the time but he has undertaken that the little used car park in Brockmans Close
to continue to address the problem. be used to locate a Shed Project. The cost would
probably make this unviable. It was asked
● There have been a couple of reports of criminal whether the houses planned for the car park in
damage in the last month but thankfully no other St. Mary’s Road was still going ahead; it seems
crimes of note. there have been some technical delays.
● There was a recent article in the local paper about
● KCC Cllr. Dawson was not present but had the Local Plan and clarification was requested
forwarded a written report. She outlined some of about the number of houses planned for Minster
the work recently undertaken by Community and the impact of the development at the airport.
Payback. She is concerned about the lack of toilet The Chairman explained that the early draft plan
facilities for visitors to the coast and is to speak specified a maximum of 150 houses on the land
with the KCC Director of Health to establish the west of Tothill Street, the amended plan increased
impact on health. that figure to 250, however the current
application (still pending) for that site is for 214
● TDC Cllr. Pugh was not present but again sent in houses. Unfortunately, even if the airport was to
a report. He is working with his fellow councillors be developed these houses would be a ‘bonus’ so
for the villages to fight the application for a stock would not reduce the planned build in Minster.
car racing track at Ebbsfleet. He also reported that Since that conversation we now know that
following concerns about gas safety checks on EK Stonehill Park have sold the airport to Riveroak
Housing properties a new contractor has been so the plans for a housing development have been
appointed. withdrawn.
● The final discussion was to consider what we
● Cllr. Roper was present and introduced himself; would all like to see happening in the parish to
he confirmed that he has met with concerned commemorate VE Day in May 2020.
residents in relation to the stock car race track Suggestions welcome!
application.
MINSTER OPEN GARDENS 2020
● The Clerk reported that the consultation period Open Gardens 2020 will be
for yellow lines in various locations in the village,
including Laundry Road and at the junction of Hill Sat 13th & Sun 14th June.
House Drive with Tothill Street, has ended and
they should be in place in the next couple of Monkton Open Gardens
months.
is the week before so we're fine.
● The Chairman confirmed that a letter had been
sent to TDC Chief Executive Madeline Homer We're trying to avoid Father’s Day
regarding the delay over the asset transfer of the
car parks and toilets in Minster village, which had to see if it makes a difference!
been agreed two years previously. No reply had
been received at the time of the meeting and
there had been a recent article in the local paper
explaining how staff shortages at TDC were

18 Minster Matters September 2019

MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For Aug/Sept

On all other dates we will be flying the Village flag

Aug 4 Union Duchess of Sussex
Birthday (38)

GGrriilllleedd FFiisshh Aug 15 Union Princess Anne - The
SSeeaa BBaassss SSppeecciiaall Sept 3 Red Ensign Princess Royal
iinncclluuddiinngg JJaacckkeett SSppuudd oorr CChhiippss ££77..5500 Birthday (69)
KKiinngg PPrraawwnnss iinn BBaatttteerr ££33..5500
CCaallaammaarrii RRiinnggss ££33..9900 Merchant Navy Day
PPrraawwnn CCoocckkttaaiill ££44..9955

Monday - Saturday 11.00am - 9.00pm Sept 6 Armbouts- Twinning Anniversary
Cappel

Sept 15 Union Prince Harry
Birthday (35)

September 2019 Minster Matters 19

Box Office, Fordoun Road, Broadstairs CT10 2BN T: 01843 863 701
[email protected] - [email protected] – [email protected]

www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk

Patrons - Judi Dench DBE - David Suchet CBE - Julian Fellowes DL

Saturday 14th September at 8.00pm
Dickens Theatre Company Presents MACBETH by William Shakespeare.
1850. A Dickensian theatre company stripped down to just three actors take on the multitude of roles in Shakespeare’s most bloody
tragedy. At just 70 minutes, Ryan Philpott's engaging and fast-paced adaptation of Macbeth is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare
for a modern audience. With themes of ambition, power and revenge, this dynamic production captivates to the bitter

end. Recommended age 10+.
Tickets: £15 paid in advance/Friends, £17 doors.

Saturday 21st September at 7.30pm
An Audience with King Henry VIII

The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm; and has
halted here to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have 'audience' with their Sovereign Lord and King. The King,

recently married to his new, and sixth, wife, Queen Catherine Parr, is in poor health; his leg continues to cause him
considerable pain and he is often in a poor humour! In the course of the 'audience', His Majesty will recount the events of
his long reign; telling of his wives and his children, and His Majesty will invite his Loyal Subjects to Petition him or question

him on ANY related subject : there may be some surprising answers - a lively Q&A is assured!’
Tickets:  £15 paid in advance/Friends, £17 doors.

Saturday 28th September at 7.30pm
Sarah-Jane Morris  in “Sweet Little Mystery”
On 10th May soul jazz diva Sarah Jane Morris released Sweet Little Mystery, an album of songs by Scottish singer/songwriter John
Martyn. The album is a joint project between Sarah Jane Morris and long term collaborator, guitarist Tony Remy. Together they pay
homage to the sublime genius of John Martyn - a restless, often self-destructive artist whose unique voice and music is both
breathtakingly bold and achingly tender in its beauty. This year marks 10 years since his tragically early death aged 60.
Tickets:  £13 paid in advance/Friends, £15 doors.  (Unreserved table seating)

Sunday 29th September at 2.30pm
Issi Dye performs     “The Great American Songbook”
Australian award winning artist performs his exclusive show featuring the songs of Al Jolson, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and more.
Tickets:  £12 paid in advance/Friends, £14 doors.  (Unreserved table seating)

Book by calling the Box Office on 01843 863701 (Mon to Fri 10am to 12 noon) or go to the web site www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk for
details of how to book On-line.

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20 Minster Matters September 2019

Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking?

A really quick and simple tart, which easily feeds a crowd - what's not to like? This was taken from Delicious
Magazine, and is definitely worth making as it is an attractive freeform tart that you can cut up into slices
or squares.

Apricot Frangipane Tart

Frangipane:
3.5oz/100g unsalted butter, softened
4oz/110g caster sugar
1 egg
5oz/125g ground almonds
1.5oz/35g plain flour
2 tbsp amaretto (if you don’t have any, use 1 tsp almond flavouring)

1 pack ready to roll puff pastry
14 small ripe apricots, cut into wedges
4 floz/100ml runny honey (approx ¼ jar)
6 sprigs of thyme
6oz/150g honeycomb, broken into pieces (I didn’t bother!)

Pre-heat the oven to 220 deg C. Put the butter and sugar into a food processor (or just use a
whisk with a deep bowl!) and beat until thick and pale, before adding the rest of the frangipane
ingredients and pulsing to combine them. Allow this to chill for about 15 minutes to firm up
(confession – I didn’t bother).

Unroll the pastry onto a large piece of baking paper (or use the paper that comes with it) then
put it straight onto a baking tray. Score a line along the inside edge of the pastry, about 1”/2cm,
to make a border, but don’t cut through the pastry. Prick the base with a fork.

Within the border of the tart, spread
over the frangipane mixture and then
add the apricots. Put in the oven and
turn down the temperature straight
away to 200 deg C. The suggestion
is you bake it for 35 minutes until it
has cooked through and the filling is
set. I’d check if I were you – mine
didn’t take as long. Warm the runny
honey until it is really liquid and pour
it over the tart while it is hot. Add
the little pieces of thyme and
honeycomb. Eat hot or cold.

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

September 2019 Minster Matters 21

Swift Conservation at St. Mary’s

During the recent repairs to the exterior and
interior of the church chancel area – funded by the
Dean and Chapter of Canterbury - an inspection was
made by a swift conservation specialist to ensure that
the existing swift nesting sites would not be affected
by scaffolding etc. The inspection also identified four
locations that could accommodate swift nesting boxes to enhance
the nesting possibilities.
First, a faculty (church planning permission) had to be sought –
a process managed by the church architects. Once approval was
granted, the nesting boxes had to be made to the specification of the
swift conservation specialist. The construction of the four boxes was
achieved by the team at ‘Looking Ahead’ in their Parkminster
woodworking shop.
The four nesting boxes were installed with the assistance of a
member of the team of main contractors, just a few days before the
scaffold was taken down.
There were a good number of swifts who successfully nested and
reared young this year using the natural openings that the church
provides. With the demise of so many ‘natural’ nesting sites, as old
buildings are demolished or modernised, hopefully these four boxes
will be used by even more swifts next year and we can continue to
enjoy the screaming antics of these amazing aerial acrobats in the
village.
Special thanks to Edward Mayer – Swift Conservation Specialist;
Barbara Singer – Thomas Ford and Partners, Architects; Colmans
of Canterbury – Listed Building Restoration and Conservation
Specialists; Mile High Scaffolding; ‘Looking Ahead’ at Parkminster;
Nik Mitchell – for further advice and support on swift conservation.
Paul Willins. Churchwarden

22 Minster Matters September 2019

Present
OUR 10th ANNUAL

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Saturday 23 November
9.00am - 1.00pm

“Old Schools” Church Street, Minster

*FREE ENTRY*

TABLES Only £8 (small) or £12 (large)

ARTS & CRAFTS HOT REFRESHMENTS
HOME MADE PRODUCE BRIC-A-BRAC
JEWELLERY LOCAL ANTIQUES CARDS

TOMBOLA AND RAFFLE

To book/information contact
KEN SELF on 821 200
or 07751 986 738

ALL PROCEEDS TOWARDS OUR
NEW EQUIPMENT PROJECT

September 2019 Minster Matters 23

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Email: [email protected] 01843 447 074

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Orthopaedic Referral Centre
Friendly, local and experienced email: [email protected]
We provide free, no-obligation, valuations and Quality Service
at affordable rates
advice for house clearances, small lots and
individual items

Commission sales undertaken where
appropriate

Pocket watches, Silver and
other interesting items always wanted

Cash Paid
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Mobile: 07790 231 519

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* Christmas & New Year Special for Minster Residents *

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

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

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

24 Minster Matters September 2019

Church News and Service Times (BCP = traditional language)

The Catholic Parish of St Mary Magdalene Monkton St Mary the Virgin, Minster
Ramsgate and Minster Sunday Services in Reverend Richard Braddy
Reverend Marcus Holden SEPTEMBER
Tel: 821 250
592 071 1 10.15am Holy Communion Sunday Services in
Saints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church
8 10.15am Family Worship SEPTEMBER
72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate
Holy day of Obligation 15 10.15am Holy Communion 1 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
each Sunday at 10.00am
in Minster Abbey 22 10.15am Harvest Festival Service 10.30am All-age Worship
6.30pm Sung Evensong
For other Catholic Services please
see Minster Abbey below 8 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

Minster Abbey 10.30am All-age Worship with Holy
Communion
www.minsterabbeynuns.org
The Abbey Chapel is open for 29 10.00am Benefice Celebration Service 15 9.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

prayer throughout the day at Minster - no Service at 10.30am All-age Worship
Lauds: 8.30am Monkton today

Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am Funerals 22 9.00am Holy Communion for Harvest
Mid day prayer 12.10pm at St Mary’s Minster
Vespers 6.00pm (BCP)
Compline 7.50pm 7th August 10.30am Harvest Family Communion
(followed by Silent Prayer) Jonathan (Jack) Gregalin Brown
29 10.00am Benefice Celebration Service -
All our visitors, not only Christians Age 96
but people of all faiths and spiritual Minster Church and Cemetery no Service at Monkton today
tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ A group for children and young people –
(rule of St. Benedict) are warmly 13th August
Robert (Bob) Harold London ‘Connections’ – meets during Services
welcomed to join us in prayer, on the 2nd & 4th Sundays
in our beautiful monastic chapel. Age 94
Thanet Crematorium Holy Communion at Home
is available for anyone
Baptisms who is unable to access
at St Mary’s Minster
No Baptisms at St Mary’s this month Minster or Monkton Church
Telephone 821 250 or 822 428
Weddings
at St Mary’s Minster Wednesday Mornings
No Weddings at St Mary’s this month at St Mary’s Minster
10.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
followed by refreshments

Minster Corps, The Salvation Army Captains Luke & Katy Johnson

Church & Community Centre 01843 822308 or 825178

[email protected]

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

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

Weekly Activities

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

Sunday - 10.30am Family Worship

September 2019 Minster Matters 25

What’s On… VILLAGE VOICES MINSTER &
MONKTON
MINSTER & MONKTON Every Wednesday Evening GARDEN CLUB
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Saturday 7 September
Royal British Legion at the Village Hall
61 Augustine Road Salvation Army Hall 2pm
Tothill St., Minster Autumn Show
EVERY WEDNESDAY
2.00pm - 4.00pm £1.50 per session Anyone may enter this event
Come and join us Schedules available from any
for a game of Bingo All Welcome
ALL MEMBERS and If you enjoy singing Committee member
we’d love to see you there
bona-fide guests welcome MINSTER WI
Phone Pat on 822 622 villagevoiceschoir.org.uk
Tuesday 10 September
CLIFFMSOENRDNICNOGFFEE MINSTER LIBRARY 7.30pm Village Hall

Every Thursday NEW OPENING HOURS How to declutter your wardrobe
from 10.30am ‘til 12 FROM and dress for your body shape
Village Hall, Cliffsend Secretary: Jan 07970 454 240
SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
Hot and cold drinks, Monday: 13.00 to 17.00 www.minsterthanetwi.org.uk
homemade cakes and biscuits Tuesday: 09.30 to 13.30
Wednesday: Closed
Just make a donation, Thursday: 12.00 to 17.00
no set prices. Friday: 10.00 to 16.00
Saturday: 09.30 to 13.30

Minster Art & Craft Group

We meet at the Old Schools every Monday morning from 9.00am to 12.30pm.
We are a friendly and sociable non-teaching group ranging from artists to all types of crafters, all of whom are ready to

give help and advice if requested. The charge per week is £2.00 to cover the hall etc and includes refreshments.
You are welcome to come along for a free morning session to see what we are doing.
Any queries - call Ann on 01843 821 152

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS FOR SEPTEMBER - Enquiries: Eric James 01843 821 744
www.minstervillagehall.uk

AM PM EVE COMMITTEE ROOM
Tai Chi Minster Badminton
Tea Dance W.I. Darts (pm)
Ladies Badminton (Not 13th or 27th) (Not 23rd) (Not 24th)
(Not 25th) Children’s Party
VH Bowls Group Arts & Crafts (am)
Active 4 Life & Pilates (Not 27th)
(Not 26th) Minster Badminton
(Not 26th)
Dance Classes

(Not 6th or 27th)
VH Bowls Group

(Not 22nd)

Sunday 1st

Saturday 7th Garden Club Autumn Show

Tuesday 10th Minster W.I.

Saturday 14th Cellidh

Wednesday 18th Gardening Club
Saturday 21st Minster Playhouse - Autumn Play

Sunday 22nd Minster Playhouse

26 Minster Matters September 2019

Booking the Multi Use Games Area RED RECYCLING BAGS
The MUGA will be open for public use most
of the time. It is available for Minster BLUE & BLACK LIDDED BINS
School to use for sports activities and also
for clubs, groups and individuals to book BROWN & SILVER FOOD BINS
for tennis, volleyball and netball.
Bookings i.e. when the MUGA is TDC now require payment for replacements
(unless they can be repaired)
unavailable to the public See their website here:
will be published weekly on the board next
to the main information sign at the www.thanet.gov.uk/services/waste-and-recycling/
entrance gate.
To make a booking please contact the or ring
Parish Clerk. Customer Services on 01843 577 115

Email: [email protected] Minster Day Nursery
Tel: 01843 821 339
and Out Of School Club
Please book at least 48 hours in advance
CALLING ALL PARENTS/CARERS LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE
MINSTER A.W. SPORTS PITCH
15hrs FREE per week during term time for 3 and 4yr olds
Now taking bookings - Office hrs 0900 - 1200 Mon - Fri
Hire Times and Prices Warm and Friendly Environment OFSTED Registered
Fully Qualified Staff Open 7.30am - 6.00pm
Monday-Friday
09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 15:00hrs to 21:00hrs Before and After School Care Ages 6 months - 11 years

Saturday & Sunday 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs Quality Care and Safety Provided Age Appropriate Rooms
Price Structure
Breakfast, 2 course HOT Lunch and HOT Tea Provided
* Full Pitch : £43 hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £30 hour
Half Pitch : £30 hour (1 five a side pitch) Morning and Afternoon Healthy Snacks

* A 10% discount will be given to Minster clubs and residents FREE for TWO places available
booking the ‘Full Pitch’ option only.
To Find Out More And Book Your Place
To book this facility please contact the Parish Clerk,
Parish Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EA 01843 821 482
Molineux Road, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4PS
01843 821 339
[email protected]

Registered Charity 1110919

Have you made your Will?

If you don’t have a plan for what happens to your estate…
The Government has!

Make a Will now and be sure your family’s future is secure.
For a friendly local and affordable Will Writing Service:

Call Martin Isaac 01304 812077 for details.

Powers of Attorney also arranged.
Home appointments available.

Affiliated to the Society of Will Writers.
Age nt of Ae gis Wealth Ltd
www.a e giswealth.co.uk

St Mary's Church, Minster MINSTER Boilers & Gas Appliances
Annual Servicing &
Guided Tours RESIDENTS Repairs
of the Central Heating Design
Introducing your local & Installation
Church and Tower Gas Safety Registered Complete Bathroom
Most Saturdays Design & Installation
plumbing and All work Guaranteed
at 12.00noon and 2.00pm heating engineers Fully Insured &
Qualified
To ensure you don’t have a wasted journey please call CPS Heating
Gas Safety Register
07958 813 577 & Plumbing No 203531

to confirm that tours are taking place on the day 01843 589 076
of your intended visit 32 Ozengell Place
Eurokent Business Park
The church is normally open from 10am to 3pm daily Ramsgate CT12 6PB
For party tours outside of the normal times

please call the above number to make a booking

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SIMON STAIT

Complete Property Maintenance

01843 595 979 07727 687 538

From a leaky tap to a leaky roof - I’ve got it covered!!
No job too big - no job too small

For all your building or plumbing jobs, inside or out. Professional
workmanship with quality materials and competitive prices.
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Laminate Floors, Flat-packs assembled,

Ceilings & Walls, Painting & Decorating, Custom Radiator Covers,
Staircases, Doors, Roofs, Locks, Sheds erected, Decking,

Outside Taps, Fascias and Soffits, Guttering, Fencing, Windows,
Washing Machines installed & Pipes boxed in.
Fully Insured, Reliable Craftsman.
Free Estimates and Consultations

Reliable qualified Electricians 16 High Street, Minster, CT12 4BU
All aspects of wiring undertaken
If you are looking for a new Dentist and take
BURGLAR ALARMS your dental care seriously come in and see us.
TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS We do implants, Invisalign, dentures and cosmetic work,
TV AERIALS - SKY SATELLITE
* Reasonable rates * Free estimates * Professional Sportsguard, laser treatment.
All children welcome.
* Discount for OAP’S *
Julie Beaney, Minster 01843 823 466 ‘NEW’ to our team - HCPC Podiatrist
Gary Hake, Canterbury 01227 472 612 Give Sharon a ring on

01843 825 444

Please visit our website and read our blog at
www.abbeydc.co.uk

for details of all the services available
Angelene Burton BChD (Pretoria)
Graeme Van De Merwe BDS BSc (Hons)

SIR ROGER GALE MP

Roger holds regular advice surgeries.
For appointments and advice on
urgent problems:

Ring: 01843 848 588
(a.m. from l0.00)

Web: www.rogergale.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Write: HOUSE OF COMMONS,

London, SW1A 0AA

CAR & VAN SALES

TEL: 01843 869 600

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

08 2008 Nissan Note Acenta, 62 2012 Ford Focus Zetec, 07 2007 Kia Picanto, 16 2016 Skoda Citigo SE,

1.6lt petrol, Auto, 65K miles. Two 1.0lt petrol, manual, 5-door hatch, 1.1lt petrol, manual, 5-door hatch, 1.0lt, petrol, manual, 3-door, met

owners from new, met red, 5-door met black, 58K miles, front /rear met blue/purple, aux in point, low green, 18K miles with service hist,
parking sensors, int bluetooth mileage at only 48K miles, only 2
MPV, Integrated Bluetooth hands sat nav, electric windows, A/C, PAS,

free phone capability, r/c/l and lots media & phone capability, A/C, £20 previous owners R/C/L, zero road tax and excellent

more all for ….. road tax and more all for.. £5,495 and all for…… fuel economy at 68+ MPG

£3,895 £1,895 And all for …… £5,895

08 2008 Vauxhall Agila Design, 62 2012 Peugeot 107 Active,SOLD 09 2009 Toyota Aygo Platinum, 11 2011 Citroen C3 VTR+,
1.4lt petrol, manual, 5-door hatch
1.2lt petrol, manual, 5 door hatch, met 5-door hatch, met purple, 1.0lt petrol, 1.0lt petrol, manual, silver, 3-door only 39K miles with serv/hist, beige
met, equipped with cruise control,
blue, 58k miles with service history, 2 manual, 48K miles with serv hist, one hatch, 62K miles with serv/hist, part A/C, aux in & USB media connection

owners from new, a good high previous owner. R/C/L, A/C, PAS, leather interior and A/C, road tax at and lots more. All for … £3,995

driving position cloth interior, cheap road tax and 70 only £20 per year and 65+ MPG,

All for.. + mpg makes it very economical to makes this a very economical car
£3,395
£3,295 run and all for only…… £3,895 and all for ……

11 2011 Kia Picanto, 163 2013 Nissan Micra, 11 2011 Ford KA Edge, 12 2012 Volkswagen Golf SE Blue

1.olt petrol, manual, met silver, 5 door 1.2lt petrol, manual, 5 door hatch, 1.2lt petrol, manual, 3-door hatch, Motion Tech TDi Diesel soft top

hatch, lLOW road tax, 46k miles, with black, integrated bluetooth phone red/orange, R/C/L, aux in point, only CONVERTIBLE, met black, very low
mileage @ 31k with serv/hist, 1 prev
serv hist, ONE previous owner, USB system, low road tax, 30k miles LOW 34K miles with serv hist, low road tax owner, electric hood, f/r parking
@ £30 per year and lots more sensors, bluetooth phone and media
and Aux point, cloth int, R/C/L, A/C and MILEAGE with service history and

lots more more all for … capability, USB plug in

All for ... £3,695 All for ….. £4,895 £3,995 and lots more all for … £8,495

All our cars come with Warranty, Full Service, Full MOT, HPI Check and Valet

1 CARLTON AVENUE, BROADSTAIRS, KENT CT10 1AB

TEL: 01843 869 600 EMAIL: [email protected]

Insurance Approved Accident Repair Centre

14 PATRICIA WAY, PYSONS ROAD IND. EST., BROADSTAIRS CT10 2LF

TEL: 01843 862491 www.broadstairsaccidentrepairs.com

Full body repairs Dent removal

Car resprays Vehicle restoration

4 wheel alignment Aluminium repairs

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