Minster Matters - Issue 232 - February 21

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Pawfection

Another month without a lot to say, we had hoped that things would be better by now but sadly not. Dog Grooming Service
Hopefully the vaccination will start the turnaround and we can get back to a normal way of life as All Breeds Welcome
Spring approaches.
One of the Armbouts-Cappel committee members, Celine, saw pictures of the knitted Christmas post Kind Professional Service
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actually knitted a gingerbread house for Celine, which was duly sent in time for Christmas.
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She also sent us a description of what is going on in Armbouts-Cappel for Christmas which we have
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“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Armbouts-Cappel. Many houses have been decorated
all over the village, people are looking forward to celebrating the end of the year.
Such a strange year actually.
Let’s hope the year to come will be better for everyone both sides of the Channel. It’s the most
wonderful time of the year and Christmas is all around. Our village, the Town Hall, the Library, the
School and the houses shine with the brightness of a thousand flames, and you know what?. We’re
preparing a parade and Santa Claus is coming to town on his sleigh on December 20th for the joy of
families.”
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!
As we now find ourselves in yet another lockdown, we would like to thank all our patients and friends for their support and understanding, and
especially for the generous gifts and donations that have been given throughout this Pandemic. It really does mean a great deal to everyone at the
surgery.

COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME
We are very pleased and proud to announce that Minster Surgery has been chosen as the PCN HUB for the coordination and providing of the
COVID-19 vaccine program.
PCN (Primary Care Network) is a collaboration of several surgeries covering the North and West of Thanet with approximately 50,000 patients
between them.

We are currently receiving batches of both the Pfizer (which requires 2 vaccinations) and the AstraZeneca vaccine, which will be used at Care
Homes, due to its ease of transportation. To date approximately 60-70% of the over 80s age group have been vaccinated and the aim is to have all
Care Homes completed by the end of the month.
The next phase will be to offer the vaccine to the 75-79 age group.

Please note: Once you have had your vaccination you may be asked to sit and wait for 15 minutes, depending upon your individual circumstances.
Also: You will be invited to have a vaccine so please do not contact the surgery to request one as the vaccines are solely dependent on availability.

APPOINTMENTS - OPEN AS USUAL!
We are of course open for business as usual, but if patients request a doctor’s appointment, they will receive a telephone triage call first to help the
GP to determine the correct need, thus resulting in a safer more personalised approach.

PLEASE DON’T GET COMPLACENT
Even with the vaccines on the horizon which gives clear hope for the future, the virus is still virulent and we are in a National Lockdown, so please
exercise caution, ensure you follow the rules and for everyone’s safety:

Remember: “Wash Hands”- “Cover Face” - “Make Space” and stay safe!
And above all ‘PROTECT THE NHS’

If you have any of the following symptoms:
New persistent cough; Loss of taste/smell; High temperature - Call 119 - book a test!

If you have symptoms, have tested positive or are self isolating,
PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THE SURGERY but call 111 if you require further assistance.

* Want to check on cases in your area? Download the NHS Covid App
* Returning from abroad? Visit gov.uk for the latest advice.
For Covid-19 symptoms or to book a test call 119

REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS
Please ensure that you have sufficient medication to last you through these difficult times and that all “Repeat Prescription Requests” are submitted to
the surgery in good time to allow for the increased demand, both at the surgery and at the various pharmacies, Also, if your “MEDICATION
REVIEW” is due during this period please ensure you make an appointment in good time, to avoid further unnecessary delays.
Please note: Medication Reviews will be carried out by telephone.

Also: prescriptions can only be delivered to those
patients who have been identified as “Shielding”.
If you have any concerns please contact the
surgery direct on 821333

SURGERY TRAINING DAYS 2021
Please note that the surgery will be closed on the
following day from 1.00 pm onwards: Thursday
25th February.
Should you need to see a doctor outside normal
hours please call the NHS 111 Service direct, by
dialling 111, where you will receive non urgent
confidential health advice and information for you
and your family. For urgent/life threatening cases,
please dial 999 as normal.

PATIENT GROUP MEETINGS
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are currently
holding our meetings using video conferencing,
however, if you have any issues you would like to
raise or require further information on any of the
above, then please contact either Ken Self on
821200, Jeanne Lawrence on 821049 or email
[email protected].

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A Summer Holiday

In August our family travelled across the country, Not a single memory from it is bad.
And the house that we stayed in had a garden full But I’ll let you into a little secret,
of plum trees. I made it all up when I lay under my fluffy blanket.
The sun shone down through the gaps in the trees, We never really went away to a big house in the
And you could smell the sea air in the warm country,
summer breeze. With a garden filled with great big plum trees.
But when I look up at night, I see the sun through
We drank lemonade from a glass, ice-filled jug, the gaps in the trees,
And would sit playing board games on the polka And I breathe in and smell the sea air in the warm
dot rug. summer breeze.
We’d run around dancing in the garden by day,
‘The fresh air will do you good’ Nan would say. I didn’t just make it up in my head,
We had two weeks of nothing but fun and staying I dreamt it, while I slept in my bed.
up late, I know if we went and stayed in a house under a
And every now and then we’d dwell about our sky so blue,
home return date. Every little thing I described would come true.
Because my family really are the best,
Me and my sister would sing in our room, And they're always with me, beating inside my
Both constantly happy, no doom or gloom. chest.
Mum would put on her summer dress, Mum and Dad would make it just as I told you,
And Dad would spray a scent to impress. Every little detail, the walk in the woods too.
Nan sat and wrote all her thoughts down,
At the kitchen table in her purple dressing gown. When you lay there at night, all snug in your bed,
Make up a beautiful place in your head.
Our days were filled with warm food and hugs, Take the people you love along with you,
Sipping strong tea from red spotty mugs. And maybe, just maybe, that dream will come
Our other sister and James stayed with us for a true.
few days,
And we all took a walk in a field full of maize. Betsy Forsyth
Our brothers popped down with their wives and
children, William Taylor
And little thoughtful, sentimental gifts were given.
We would like to thank everyone for the many cards,
Our cheeks became rosy, Mum said I was ‘as flowers and condolences we received following
brown as a berry’, Williams death and for all the donations made to the
Only smiles on our faces, because we were always Royal British Legion.
merry.
We took walks in the woods with our wellies on, We would also like to say a big thank you to everyone
And we all still laughed even when we got the who lined the pavements on a cold December day to
directions wrong. pay their last respects to William, it was very moving.
We’d run back to the house, our legs all covered in
mud, We would also like to thank Grant and W.S. Cole's for
So, we ran a sink of water and washed with the the kindness and professionalism they showed to us,
soap suds. also to Kate Crosher for the lovely Service, Min Smith
and Rosemary for the lovely flowers. Last but not least
Ray Owen and Karen Brazil for their help.

It really was the best summer I have ever had, Sheila, Ewan, Katy and their families.

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Clive Attwell
1944 – 2021

R.I.P.

It is with great sadness we have to inform you of the passing

of Clive.

Clive went into QEQM Hospital on 12th November and was

later moved to Kent & Canterbury Hospital. During his time in

hospital, he courageously fought battles with Cancer, Chronic

Kidney Disease and Blood Clots on the lung, together with

internal bleeding and seizures.

He finally went to sleep peacefully after a short stay at St

Michaels Home in Westgate

Clive’s parents took over the shop in 1952

when Clive was just 8 years old

Clive carried on the family business when his

parents died until the morning he left for

Property Management Services hospital.
Lettings – Sales – Land Clive worked 364 days a year throughout his
working life.
Simon Smith, trading as Habeo Homes, has 20 years Jenny began as a Saturday girl 43 years ago
experience in handling property portfolios for landlords and and Karen came to work with her Mum in the
shop 56 years ago at the age of 6.
home owners. Both Karen and Jenny would appreciate your
understanding at this very upsetting time.
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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Minster Parish Council Meeting schemes to help support elderly and
Summary of December & January vulnerable people, inc. supplying
video phones to help them keep in
Meetings touch with family and carers. They
Our meetings were held remotely via are also encouraging residents to
Zoom and in view of the current support action to help increase the
restrictions this will be the way of bee population.
things for some time. Members of District Cllr. Trevor Roper said that
the public are welcome to join the finances at TDC are satisfactory
meeting and the details of the Zoom despite this tough period, and the
link are available on the noticeboard sale of the Dreamland site is set to go
and on the website. through.
District Cllr. Reece Pugh encouraged
December,2020 the use of KCC funding to provide
The meeting started with updates habitats for bees, reported that the
from PCSO Adrian Butterworth and former Primark site is to be converted
Community Warden Karl Aylett. into a community space, and the
There had been little crime over the Manston DCO approval is to be re-
previous month but some anti-social examined. As with the previous
behaviour, some of which related to lockdowns there are support and
people using the skate park despite it discretionary grants available from
being closed under government TDC for businesses affected by
lockdown regulations. Both children Covid-19.
and adults appear to think that The Clerk reported that she is
despite a rising level of infection they negotiating with Kent Highways to
can pull down fences and rip up provide more visible signage for
signs. The meeting expressed HGV’s at the Laundry Road junction;
disappointment that so many choose we hope to avoid them missing the
to ignore the regulations despite the turning and ending up in the village.
risk to themselves and the In any other business Cllr. Day raised
community. The meeting appreciated concerns about the mess at the
the efforts of Adrian and Karl in entrance to the old road on the
dealing with this situation. roundabout and Cllr. Quittenden
Both continue to deal with welfare agreed to follow this up with Kent
issues on our community and Karl Highways.
was thanked for recent advice over a Cllr. Quittenden thanked Ingrid
neighbour dispute. Sackett for the erection of a
County Cllr. Liz Hurst was not memorial bench at the Sheep-wash.
present but sent an update on KCC

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January, 2021 been decided to delay interviews until
District Cllr. Trevor Roper opened the after the lockdown is eased.
meeting with a general update on TDC The Parish Office remains open with
matters. TDC confirmed a budget the Clerks working part of the time
deficit of £840k for 2021/22, with from home; however, emails and
expected shortfalls in business rates telephones are accessed remotely so
and council tax. There is additional contact can continue.
funding of £1m available for businesses Everyone was asked to consider
including wet pubs (i.e. those which do nominations for the KALC Community
not serve meals). Street Marshalls Awards scheme by February.
continue to patrol and warn about non- TDC are withdrawing support for all
compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. church clocks, so Cllr. Quittenden put
District Cllr. Reece Pugh re-iterated the forward the proposition that the parish
availability of emergency support council should take on the
grants for businesses and also maintenance contract for ours, on the
mentioned that Park Home rules have basis that it is part of the history of this
been relaxed to allow residents to village and should be preserved. This
remain on site throughout the year. was unanimously agreed.
County Cllr. Liz Hurst reported on the It is disappointing that children and
increase in testing centres and adults still pull down fences and tear up
encouraged the use of online shopping signs to use the skate park, which is
at local businesses where available. closed under Covid-19 regulations.
PCSO Adrian Butterworth and People (and their parents) really do
Community Warden Karl Aylett need to take responsibility for their
reported that they had assisted with actions.
traffic control for the vaccine roll out, The building of the bund at the skate
also with management of vehicles park is delayed due to winter weather
following the closure of the French but we have in the meantime, thanks
border before Christmas. There have to one of our councillors, secured a
been numerous scams targeting people significant donation towards the
in their homes and also door to door planting on the bund.
salesmen. Cllr. Burden and Cllr. Owen continue to
The Chairman reported that Thanet try and progress the setting up of a
Community Land Trust are progressing Shed Project in Minster. There has been
the project to build bungalows for the a set-back as a hoped for venue is not
elderly in the car park in St. Mary’s now available, so any suggestions as to
Road. a possible venue in or around the
There had been 5 applicants for the village would be welcome.
vacancy of street cleaner but it had

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QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL

Obituaries David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP

Alfred Wigley All forms of Services and Treatments
We would like to thank all the neighbours, people in the village and available for Foot and Nail care
shopkeepers for the kindness towards my brother Mr Alfred Wigley of 37
Rose Gardens Minster who passed away on the 20th December. Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,
He was a quiet man well known and liked in the village. Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,
These people were very good in looking out for him especially in the last few
weeks of his life. Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal
Also thank you to Minster Bowls Club for their kind thoughts. Nail infections, Verrucas,
Funeral will be on Friday 26th February, 11.30am at Margate Crematorium,
no flowers but any donations to Cancer Research UK, thank you. Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare
Stella & Ken Campbell
We provide personal and reliable treatment in
Betty Hulks the comfort of your own home, nursing or
The Hulks family would like to thank friends and neighbours for showing residential care home or hospital
their respect and saying their last farewell to Betty Hulks as she took her
final journey from Minster on Friday 27th November 2020. Day, evening, weekend appointments
available by arrangement
Betty was a long standing Minster resident for over 40 years and in the
past had belonged to various clubs and supported many events in the Tel: 01843 866 601
village. Sadly the last few months of Betty's life were spent in hospital Mob: 07749 999 584
followed by Shottendane Nursing Home, many thanks to the staff for the
care they provided. Kevin P. Smith

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Due to the current circumstances we were not able to give Aunty Bett the For a visit and a free quotation
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The Hulks family would especially like to thank Jonathan Cole and his
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situation easier to bear, also to Michael, the Curate for the personal way
he delivered the service and Vanessa for the beautiful floral tribute.

Thank you for all the donations, cards, kind messages and support
received in the last few months, helping us all through a difficult time.

The Hulks Family

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Kate’s Puddings – what’s cooking?

Happy February! At least, as happy as February ever

gets, especially in lockdown….

You don’t have to wait until Anzac Day to test these Box Office, Fordoun Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2BN T: 01843 863701
Anzac biscuits. Apparently, they were originally named [email protected] - [email protected] –

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for the WWI Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, be- Patrons - Judi Dench DBE - David Suchet CBE - Julian Fellowes DL
ing sent out by wives and mothers to serving soldiers
overseas. I imagine they would keep quite well, and they THE SARAH THORNE THEATRE
are made of everyday household ingredients, but no COMPANY IS ADHERING TO
eggs. They are really quick to make, with everyday in-
GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTIONS.

gredients, and if a few are a bit too brown, I know that WE ARE NOW IN HIBERNATION. THE
the chickens will finish those ones quite happily. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE

Ingredients: RESTING.

3oz/85g desiccated coconut IF THE GOVERNMENT ALLOWS
3oz/85g rolled oats THEATRES TO RE-OPEN IN THE
3.5oz/100g plain flour (or rice flour)
3.5oz100g sugar (I used soft brown sugar) SPRING OF 2021 WE WILL.

3.5oz100g butter WE HAVE POSTPONED OUR ANNUAL
1 tbsp golden syrup PANTOMIME “PUSS IN BOOTS” TO
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda NEXT YEAR.
2 tbsp boiling water

Book by calling the Box Office on 01843 863701 (Mon
Preheat the oven to 180 deg C and put baking parchment to Fri 10am to 12 noon – answer phone only for now

on two to three baking trays. In a large bowl, mix togeth- ) or go to the web site www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk

er the coconut, oats, flour and sugar. Melt the butter and for details of how to book Online.

syrup together in the microwave. Put the boiling water

into a cup and drop in the bicarbonate of soda. VILLAGE

Pour this fizzing mixture into the butter/syrup mix and VOICES
stir. Stir the butter and syrup mixture into the dry ingredi-

ents, and keep stirring until it is all mixed in. Allowing Every Wednesday Evening
space to spread, put dessertspoonfuls of the mixture on- 6.00pm - 7.30pm
to the baking trays (I worked on about 6 per tray). Bake
Would you like to join us?
for 8 minutes or so until
golden brown.

Remove from the oven Just ring Mr. O on

and leave the biscuits on 017914 623 287
the parchment for a few *All Welcome*
minutes so that they
stiffen before transfer- If you enjoy singing we’d love to see you
ring them to a wire rack

to cool completely. This makes about 26 biscuits, by no there

means identical. No need to be able to read music and no

Check my blog for more recipes: auditions
https://katespuddings.blogspot.co.uk villagevoiceschoir.org.uk
Both of my cookbooks are available from COSI in Wincheap, We are meeting via Zoom at
or Lower Hardres Farm Shop, raising money for charity. present same day same time

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Est 1980

VILLAGE GLASS

WINDOWS - DOORS
CONSERVATORIES etc

Free Quotations
Tel 01843 821 147

including Answerphone

Semple Close WI Advent Yew MINSTER POST OFFICE
in the Churchyard

Opening Times 821291

Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
Sat 8am - 1pm
. Mails
. Travel Money
. Money Gram
The 2 pictures shown above . Cash Withdrawals/Deposits
were found in an album that . Motor Vehicle Licence
was left at the Salvation Army . Cards/gifts, wool & DIY Items
Charity Shop.

If you recognise them and
wouLlydchgaltiekTreee them back please
contact Minster Matters

20 Minster Matters February 2021

MINSTER FLAG FLYING DIARY

For February / March

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

Feb 2nd Her Majesty’s Union

Accession (69yrs)

Feb 22nd Duchess of Kent Union
(88)

Mar 1st St David’s Day Red Dragon

Mar 8th Commonwealth Union
Day

Mar 10th Prince Edward - Union
Earl of Wessex (57)

Mar 17th St Patrick’s Day Irish Tricolor

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To qualify for a preferential rate you must make your booking at the hotel
and bring this copy of Minster Matters with you

24 Minster Matters February 2021

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

Call Martin Isaac 01304 812077 for details.

Powers of Attorney also arranged.
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Hire Times and Prices

Monday-Friday MINSTER Boilers & Gas Appliances
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Weekend Youth Teams - £33 per match heating engineers Fully Insured &
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To book this facility please contact the Parish Clerk, Gas Safety Register
Parish Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EA & Plumbing No 203531

01843 821 339 01843 589 076
t: 821 339 f: 825 869 e: [email protected] 32 Ozengell Place
Eurokent Business Park
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Write: HOUSE OF COMMONS,
PresentOpen to visitors from 10am to 3pm daily.
London, SW1A 0AA
Guided tours of the Church and Tower are

Atavailable upon request. Tours for larger
Toursgroups are also available outside of the

normal times.

GuidedPlease email [email protected]

to book a tour, prior to the day of your

NOintended visit.

St Mary’s Church, Minster
– a place of prayer, heritage and beauty

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