Your Friendly Village Newsletter Issue Number 93 : June 2008 ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) Other fears are the proposed "24 hour operation" which will bring " light spillage" (light pollution) " vibration and noise". Another of their worries is that because these proposed warehouses are to be holding bays, this is going to bring a lot more traffic into the area. Some 3,000 vehicles are expected, a third of which be heavy goods vehicles. Logo designed by Michael Birch They have earmarked 400 HGV parking bays which gives you some idea of the volume of HGV traffic in and out 24hrs per day, 7 days per week. These HGV’S, carrying container loads, will be traveling from Dover and other ports to the two huge warehouses, which will be nothing more than redistribution centres. It is here that HGV’s will unload and re-load merchandise ready for distribution to the rest of the UK. Can our roads take it? The increase in heavy traffic through Manston could have a ripple affect on the surrounding towns and villages. Surely there are other designated employment areas within Thanet that could accommodate this project - Eurokent for example. Why build more industrial parks when we haven’t even filled our existing ones? IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO STOP IT! DEVELOPERS ARE FAST CONCRETING OVER THANET’S COUNTRYSIDE AND IT’S UP TO THE PUBLIC TO SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. A Plea by Local Residents If you are concerned about this development please SHOULD WE BE WORRIED contact your Ward Councillor (details below) notifying THAT THE CHINA GATEWAY PROJECT them of your views and object in writing to:- Doug Brown e.mail: [email protected] MAY AFFECT OUR WATER SUPPLIES ? or by snail mail to th On Friday 9 May residents from surrounding local Planning, Thanet District Council, villages protested against the China Gateway project. This PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate, CT9 1XZ. project will cover over 185 acres of land - 100 of which You should quote Application F/TH/08/0400 is agricultural. The proposed building of warehouses to BEFORE 21ST JUNE 2008 be situated on the fields will stretch from the rear of Bell Your Ward Councillors for Thanet Villages are:- Davis Drive, Minster across to Acol and up to existing Cllr Audrey Pickering industrial buildings at the other end of Manston Road, e.mail: [email protected] Minster. Local residents are worried because beneath the Cllr Michael Roberts proposed site [which was originally farmland] is a natural e.mail: [email protected] underground reservoir, how will this be affected ? Will it Cllr Karen Sullivan affect the water table ? What will happen if there is any e.mail: [email protected] kind of chemical spill? One bad spill or contamination by Volunteers are forming a China Gateway Campaign a host of chemicals will make the water supply unfit to Committee to fight this development all the way. drink FOREVER! Surely if this reservoir is damaged or IF YOU WANT TO DO MORE AND HELP contaminated in anyway and water has to be brought in ACTIVELY BRING THIS ISSUE TO PEOPLE’S from another source our water charges are going to rise? ATTENTION PLEASE CONTACT : Southern Water are already so concerned about future Amy Murray at [email protected] water supply that it wants to put compulsory meters in PLEASE GET INVOLVED every house (more expense for families), find more More information can be found on the protest site: underground water or link into the water grid. www.savethanetswatersupply.blogspot.com E-mail : [email protected] Electronic Copy, Podcast and Blog: http://www.minstermatters.org.uk Fax No: 07092 891864 Published by: Minster Matters, C/o Neighbourhood Centre, 4A Monkton Road, Minster-in-Thanet, Nr. Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4EA UK 2 Minster Matters June 2008

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Copies of the Agenda are residents, worldwide. available from the Clerk and are posted in the Copies of our Terms and Conditions Payments quoted below are in advance Library. Clerk to the Council is Mrs Kyla Lamb To a UK postal address :- are available on request and the Council Office is normally open from:- Single Issue £1.00 The Editors accept all advertisements, articles 9.30 am - 12 noon weekdays; and notices in good faith and actively Annually (11 issues) £10.00 encourage the support of the local traders and Costs to an overseas address are tel: 821339 fax: 825269 services. available on request, and we will be Email: [email protected] However, we cannot be held responsible for the July Meeting - Tuesday 1st quality of goods or services offered. pleased to quote for this service. Our Please mention the magazine when replying to mailing details are shown elsewhere Pavilion Hire advertisers. on this page. Note however that due to lack of recordable Recreation Ground space we do not copy our advertisers Suitable for parties, small weddings, information to the audio CD’s. children’s parties, etc. The magazine and CD are published eleven Seating for 60-70, times a year, at the beginning of each month, from February to December, inclusive. licensed bar available, Disclaimer: Views expressed herein are kitchen facilities. strictly those of their author and do not Ideal for all family occasions ! necessarily agree with those of the Editor Poor Parking Picture of the Month Bookings via Parish Council Office and/or the editorial team. Suspect they were late for the bookies !! June 2008 Minster Matters 3 The ‘E’ Team EDITORIAL Least said soonest mended about my appearance in some of the local newspapers recently. I only went along to give Amy some moral support and then somehow managed to get inveigled into giving an interview (or 2) and having my picture taken, (not a pretty sight) so M.W.C. Ray apologies to anyone who might now be having nightmares. As you will see from the line-up on the left we have enlisted two ‘Maintenance with care’ new members to the team, who kindly stepped forward now Andy has Property Maintenance left our happy band. (No pic of Sue at time we went to press - maybe next month !! - although perhaps she could work “undercover”) We Building Work Amy hope they will enjoy working with us and that they don’t find the Plastering * Rendering commitment too much. So if you see either Heather or Sue about, then uPVC Windows & Doors please feel free to speak to them about anything you would like to have uPVC Fascia, Soffits & Guttering covered in this mag. Remember without your input there wouldn’t be Repairs to existing double glazing a magazine. Misted up sealed units replaced Brenda Planning applications or proposals, again appear to be the main topics of conversation around the village, with the recent disclosure of Garage Doors * Decking the China Gateway proposals, and an application for another hotel and restaurant at the top of Tothill. A crumb of comfort however is that we believe the H2B development off of Monkton Road may be “on hold” Call Dave on Eve at present as it appears Persimmon Homes have halted all developments until the mortgage situation improves. This is basically what it now says on the Rightmove website: “Persimmon Homes South East, have 07979 525 257 removed these properties as they may now be sold, under offer or temporarily withdrawn from the market.” ROLLED PIZZA H I’ve no doubt though that they will be back again to haunt us. AN Diane EW N ENU D You will also find mention, within this issue, of the TDC Planning M Departments decision regarding the application submitted by the Abbey Trustees for change of use of the Oast House on the former museum site, and further still you will find a ¼ page article from the Thanet PIZZA-PASTA Earth development off Seamark Rd, Monkton, which they fully intend RESTAURANTNo & 77TAKEAWAY Nora to update every month, so as to keep the general public informed of JUNE LUNCHTIME SPECIAL - £5 what is happening on that site. (11.30 - 1.30) 7” HAND ROLLED PIZZA, GLASS OF HOUSE WINE, On a more lighter note, and lets hope the weather over the next few BOTTLE OF BECKS BEER (275ml) or SOFT DRINK (175ml) weeks remains favourable, we have the Twinning Associations Village (01843) 823091 Day on 1st, Minster Open Gardens on 21st/22nd and Minster Bowls Fri/Sat 5.30pm - 9pm (Takeaway ‘til 10pm) Heather Clubs 5th Charity Day on 22nd all of which really do not need wet Sat/Sun 11.30am - 1.30pm (Lunch) weather. So can I, on behalf of the organisers of these events, ask that No 77, High St, Minster CT12 4AB Minster Mayhems refrain from any rain dances, hanky dances are ok, but anything that might provoke a

Sue downward change in the weather is a complete no no. Having had nothing better to do just lately, (ha, ha) I decided that all the information I had accumulated with regard to publishing a local magazine, since I took on this job, I would make available to the world at large, so I have produced another website that lays out just what editors should know, including some of the pitfalls, and a lot of good advice and links. This site is at present hosted on the back of the Minster Matters website and can be reached at : www.villageandparishmagazines.org.uk So if you are involved with another local magazine/newsletter you should find this will be of interest you. Where’s Zac this month ?

Carpet Specialists C.G. Waters Carpets Yvonne’s 45, Station Road, Birchington Vinyl's Tel: 01843 845085 School of Motoring Rugs 7, Market Street, Sandwich Laminate 07798 831149 Tel: 01304 613010 NICF No obligation home visit 01843 825885 Telephone us with your requirements 4 Minster Matters June 2008 FURTHER PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN TOTHILL A Planning application has been made for further development on the Somerfield site at the top of the hill. · Application no: F/TH/08/0509 · Expiry 26/05/08 · Premier Inn, 3 storey, 71 bed hotel with ancillary restaurant and 127 parking spaces. 01843 - 290456 · Planning Officer Cherry Butcher 07736 540280 07736 541850 It states in the application that "the site developers are required to provide a community woodland area and footpath in the south western corner of the land holding to the immediate south of the application site. The community woodland area remains to be completed by the developer but remains a requirement of the agreed section 106 agreement" (See article on next page Re Community Woodland Consultations) It was also noted the proposed connections to Southern Water and BRILLS DIY public sewers are in Tothill Street opposite the Chapel, and one wonders how the residents at the bottom of the hill and Watchester Lane feel 16-18, The Square, Birchington about that!! 01843 845133 Established 1965 Petrol Lawnmowers from 99.99 Bosch Aquatar 100 plus Pressure Washer 79.99 Galvanised Incinerator 19.99 Paving Slabs from 1.69 Fencing Panels - Close Boards & Waney panels in stock 3e Godwins 70 litre Multi Purpose 9.00 3e Godwins Bark Chips 70 litre 10.00 Dulux 6 litres White Emulsion 10.99 Crown 6 litres White Emulsion 9.99 Hardwood Duo Benches 79.99 3 Burner Gas Barbecues 99.99 Bistro Sets from 49.99 Turves now in Stock Cuprinol 6 litres Timbercare 7.99 Decking Boards 32mm x 150mm per metre 1.85 All prices shown are inclusive of VAT GRAB A DEAL AND GET TO BRILLS Timber * Electricals * Plumbing Building Materials * Household Goods Glass * Garden Furniture * Local Delivery

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TDC PLANNING A.J.Cliffe & Sons (Butchers) Ltd COMMUNITY WOODLAND CONSULTATION An undertaking exists to provide an area of community woodland on Summers Coming land to the south of the access road to Somerfields as a condition of the Dust of your BBQ’s planning consent for the Somerfield site. New Line in Thanet District Council have been meeting with the owner of the land in relation to this agreement to get the woodland planted. However, the Flavoured Burgers owners have suggested relocating the woodland next to the existing plus all the old favourites woodland at Watchester Lane to link directly to the bottom of the proposed additional amenity space which will be provided as a planning condition ‘Bring-It-On’ of the H2B site when it is built. The owner believes this would benefit a far wider use by Minster residents than at the top of Tothill Hill and would Canterbury House, have safer access and enhance the current ancient wooded area. Monkton Road, Minster The views of Minster residents are sought on this matter. It will be a Tel: 01843 821288 matter for discussion at the Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday 2nd June 2008 anyone wishing to find out further information can contact the Clerk on 01843 821339 or make their views known on the matter please forward P. HUMES them by letter or email to: General Builder Kyla Lamb, Parish Clerk All types of work undertaken 4a Monkton Road,Minster, Nr Ramsgate,Kent Free estimates Email: [email protected] Carpentry, Brickwork, These views will be forwarded to Thanet District Council. Plastering, Tiling & Block Paving Bathrooms Fitted PARKMINSTER NEWS Maintenance work (Former Oast House Area) On 16th April the TDC Planning Committee overwhelmingly Tel: 01843 822990 Mob: 07715 234185 approved the application made by the Abbey Trustees to use the area as an extension of their hospitality. An update of progress can be found on the Abbey web site at www.minsterabbeynuns.org

“FERRIS BOYS” I wonder if anyone in Minster remembers the Ferris Boys ? Hair Peter, David, Chris (- deceased) and Simon. I have returned to see the flower show once or twice, but regrettably by did not meet anyone I knew. We grew up in the village (Kenton Gardens) during the 40s, 50s, and Ian Barrie 60s - so not really surprising. Peter and Simon live only 12 miles apart near Cahors in SW France. 73 High Street, David commutes between Crete and Devon. I would be pleased to exchange the odd E-mail with an old friend. Minster, Ramsgate Cheers - Peter Ferris [email protected] 01843 821216

A RARE FIND W.S. COLE & SON Model Kit & Toy Specialists of Monkton (Est. 1893) Wishes to purchase any Plastic Model Kits, FUNERAL SERVICE Toy Soldiers, Vintage Action Man, toys and games Private Chapel of Rest of any description and books on these subjects Pre-paid Funerals Distance no object - Cash Purchases Home visits for arrangements Collections or Single Items 01843 821253 Personal Courteous Service 138 Monkton Street, Monkton, Kent CT12 4JQ Tel: (01843) 821071 - Mobile: 07818 000 751 [email protected] 6 Minster Matters June 2008

SK8 MONDAYS 4p.m to 7p.m. every Monday until the end of September! Hang 10 will be at the skate-park at Minster Recreation ground every Monday with their mobile Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ skate-park which consists of one small jump box , two Tanning Waxing Facials Tinting kicker ramps , grind rail , manual box and one large Massage ŸManicures ŸPedicures mini ramp that can be turned in to a large jump box , Nail Extensions ŸBody Wraps this is ideal for skaters , bikers and in-liners to build Indian Head Massage up confidence and learn new skills on the ramps. Lash Extensions Use of the additional mobile equipment is open to Gift Vouchers & all 11-18-year olds, younger ones can attend but we Treatment Packages available advise they be accompanied and supervised by adults. Free consultations They will also be using the all weather pitch one Monday each month. Speak Children’s parties to Jason at the skate-park to find out when they will be arranging football. Open 6 days a week All Major credit cards accepted AT THE SALVATION ARMY IN JUNE 70 High Street Minster Valuation Evening - Thursday 19th June - 6.30pm - 8.30pm - Bring along 01843 826308 your treasures to be valued by Tina Rackham and Tony Pratt from The Canterbury Auction Galleries. Up to 4 items for £3.00, refreshments available.

Strawberry Tea - Monday 23rd June - 2.30pm - 4.30pm at Denis and Cynthia Neville's home, "Devil's Elbow", Monkton Road, Minster. Tickets £3.50 01843 821294 For further details on both events contact STEAK NIGHT The Salvation Army on 825178 or 822308 June 27th -from 6pm 3 Courses £15-00 STEAM TRAINS IN MINSTER Sunday Roast every Sunday £6.50 This information reproduced here is taken from the UK Steam website Tues - Sun 12noon - 2.30pm and is not necessarily correct as circumstances alter regularly, so please Evenings - Tues - Sat 6pm - 9pm before going down to the station, check their website: Look for Specials Board Inside www.uksteam.info/tours/index.htm Live Music Nights - May for the latest published details. Please Watch the Board June/July/Sept Wednesday 4/6 - Cathedral Express (34067 - Tangmere) Wednesday 23/7 - Cathedral Express (34067 - Tangmere) Wednesday 24/9 - Cathedral Express (70013 Oliver Cromwell)

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MINSTER FLOWER SHOW - UPDATE The schedules are out and have all the information you need to prepare your entries for the Flower Show. If you are new to Mobile Car Servicing & Repairs the village the Show is 122 years old and has been a main Village Fully qualified motor mechanic event with a Fun Fair, stalls, the relatively recent music Showcase 25 years experience and a traditional Marquee with flower / veg / crafts / photograph and cookery Main Dealer trained sections (to name but a few, before I'm accused of missing some out). Very Reliable There is a Parade through the Village including Carnival Courts with fancy Competitive Rates dress and floats with the official opening at 2pm in the Recreation Ground. But not main dealer prices This is an afternoon when the whole village joins in whatever their age. Can work evenings & weekends We are still wanting a flag bearer to lead the Parade - any nominations to Phone Mark on 01843 835828 Karen in Attwells. A person(s) who you think deserve recognition for the work they do in the village. There will be a "Photo Dog Show" - fun categories: keep your eyes open BAZ THE BUILDER for posters!! Ceilidh tickets are now on sale - £4 until 19th June, then £5. This is a mainly BUILDING MAINTENANCE adult event, but well behaved older children (over 8/9) are welcome. PLASTERING . BRICKWORK Please "think Green" and travel by foot or bike (train or bus for friends from outside the Village). Eco-friendly and considerate in giving space for CARPENTRY UNDERTAKEN people unable to walk locally. REFERENCES AVAILABLE See you there - 19th July FREE ESTIMATES MINSTER SCHOOL - Class of ’73 Reunion. The date has been set for Saturday 18th October 2008, venue and time ON ALL JOBS TBA (depends on numbers). Tel: 07799 063253 After the article in March a few more of the class got in contact and I hope a few more will make contact before October. or: 07846 102953 I have been successful in tracking down: David Fright David Tweedale Denise Holden Diane Friend Gary Norwood Jackie Sivier Julie Hibbert Mark Spillit NORTHROP Paul Williams Ray George Susan Connor Tamara Hole DECORATING Kim Barber Glen Parker Glenn Gray Marina Haines SERVICES Andrew Turnidge David Maguire Trevor Francis Robert Pollard All Interior and Christopher Gold Exterior Work I am still waiting to hear from: Jill Leveridge Jane Lamb Cathy Cooper Zaia Lazar Tiling, General Home Maintenance Robert Quinney Aaron Osborne Gary Fuller June Philpott Garden Features Leslie Cooper Linda Smith Sean Hare Sonia Setterfield Local and Experienced Terry Jarman Adrian Fagg Deborah Chaston Deborah Smith I hope I have remembered all of the class of ’73 but if I have missed Contact Paul or Tracey anyone off, I would be pleased to hear from them. Ray George. 01843 823646

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P Tel: 01843 821715 Clairvoyance Mob: 07891 861980 Reflexology Healing 8 Minster Matters June 2008 MINSTER-IN-THANET W.I. Councillor Mike Roberts Sadly, our recent success in winning the East Kent Federation area Conservative Ward Councillor of the W.I of the Year competition was not repeated at national level. for Thanet Villages However our entry was particularly praised by the judges for some of our You are most welcome to contact me with recent innovations. any issues or problems you may have A Gliding Day with the Channel Gliding regarding Council matters Club was a wonderful experience with all participants enjoying short flights having Tel: 01843 595065 fantastic views of south and east Kent. Some email: [email protected] even took the controls for part of their flight. Our thanks to the club and their instructors for such a lovely visit. The Sunshine Club outing for May was to the beautiful gardens at the Salutation in Sandwich with a delicious but rather expensive tea to follow. Our Wine and Wisdom evening was another success and enjoyed by all who took part, thanks to our excellent quizmaster Guest Rooms Mr. Peter Warr and the hard work of the committee and darts group. from £59 per room per night At the May meeting two members gave presentations on two resolutions for presentation to H.M. Government in an effort to change the law on areas of Self Catering from concern. The resolutions called for pressure on the E.U to ban bottom-trawling £190 per week fishing; and for urging provision of more appropriate treatment of imprisoned people with severe mental health problems. The result of the debate will be taken Durlock, Minster in Thanet, to the National A.G.M in June, where a final vote will be taken. Kent CT12 4HD Members who have joined in the past year have been invited to a New Tel: 01843 821219 Members’ Evening in the Village Hall on 20th May at 7.30pm. www.durlocklodge.co.uk Plans are well advanced for our Annual Garden Morning with refreshments and stalls on Saturday 14th June at 9 High Street, Minster; and for participation in the Minster Flower Show where we hope to enter a float and have a stall. Also M.G.GOOD planned are short light-aircraft flights from Manston and a repeat visit to the Channel Gliding Club. ELECTRICAL Visitors and new members are always welcome. PLUMBING & BUILDING Enquiries to 01843 585137 or 821152. SERVICES 7b High Street, Minster FLY TIPPING !!!! Fly tipping is becoming a problem in and around the village and especially along Contact Mick Marsh Farm Road. The Parish Clerk asks that if members of the public see anything on: 01843 823641 would they please report it to her so as she can get it dealt with by TDC. Parish Clerk, Kyla Lamb tel: 821339 or email: [email protected] or: 07761 109171

Your Village Gardener & H an dy m an No Job too small If you require someone who is: Trustworthy, Honest Pet and Domiciliary Service Reliable and For a FREE estimate Going Away? At work all day? Hardworking and reasonable rates Going into hospital? Tel: “ ” DAILY VISITS T: Painting & Decorating PADS offers a trustworthy and secure service M: Gardening & Fencing for the care of your home and pets when you Ge neral Building are absent Pressure wash service including Fully Insured - References on request Patios, Drives and Pathways Qualified carpenter Please call 01843 825293 June 2008 Minster Matters 9

VILLAGE GROUPS, CLUBS, SOCIETIES ETC HOMECARE & NURSING SERVICE Minster Matters along with Gerry Glover are interested in putting FUTURE HOMECARE (SOUTH-EAST) LTD together a complete list of village based groups, clubs, societies etc We are a family run domiciliary care & nursing agency as both a reference list for villagers and the magazine, and to enable specialising in personal, domestic & respite care Gerry and the Royal British Legion to arrange meetings between the for elderly & vunerable adults organisers of said groups, to try to thrash out a better way of We can help with your personal needs þ communicating as to when each are holding events, so as not to have too many clashing on the same day and time, thus enabling the We can help with your hygiene needs þ general public to give more of their time (and money, hopefully), to We can help with your shopping þ supporting said events. It always seems such a shame when there We can help with housework/ironing þ are two or three events that are on at the same time as people, We can provide evening and overnight care þ especially the elderly/infirm cannot possibly get around to them all and thus the event may not make as much as it otherwise could. We can provide full or part time care for hospital leavers þ So please if you are involved in any way with a group in the All of our staff are fully trained and police checked village, let us know who the main contact is so as we can collate the Very competitive rates data and get a full list drawn up. “We cater for all of your requirments, Contact either Minster Matters via the Library or by email in the comfort of your own home” (details on page 2) or email Gerry at [email protected] “We pride ourselves on reliability, This will only work if everyone gets involved so don’t expect allowing you peace of mind” someone else will tell us, if you know of any then let us know, we’d Tel: 01843 847495 rather be told by 20 people about the existence of one group rather Fully Insured, CSCI Registered than not be told at all. KCC Direct Payments Accepted Get Well Soon Nora, who is responsible for the monthly production of our Audio CD, has had her parents staying here whilst on holiday, The White Stag however just when they were about to return home her dad was Monkton 01843 823760 admitted to hospital with a severe foot infection, made all the more complicated by the fact he is a diabetic. There have been a number of setbacks in his recovery and at one time there was even some talk of surgery to remove his foot, but Nora tells us this is no longer the case and it is hoped it won’t be too long before he is well enough to travel. We trust the QEQM have looked after him well and that this Village Pub and Restaurant hasn’t put him off of coming to visit again. The MM team would like to this opportunity to wish Nora’s father a speedy recovery from his enforced stay at the QEQM, and PROBABLY hope that he and his good lady will soon be winging their way back home to the good old US of A. (Ray, Amy, Brenda, Eve, Rodney, Diane, Heather and Sue) THE BEST

CROWN & SCEPTRE CARVERY The Street, Acol Tel 842079 Mon - Fri Lunch : Senior Citizens 25% of Lunchtime Menu IN THANET Tues & Thurs 6pm - 9pm : 15% off all Menu’s Every Wednesday Evening : Steak Night Sunday Carvery 8oz Sirloin for Two plus bottle of House Wine £20.95 (Wine can be exchanged for soft drinks if preferred) 12 noon - 4 pm Sunday Lunches 12noon - 5pm Choice of 3 Meats or Vegetarian Option 3 Courses plus Tea or Coffee £12.50 Range of Buffet Menu’s Available or just Main Course £5.95 All food is traditionally home cooked Function Room, Large Grounds and all vegetables and meats are purchased from local suppliers Garden for Wedding Receptions, Booking is advisable but walk in custom is also welcomed on availability Parties or Meetings 10 Minster Matters June 2008

QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH MADS Press Release/Website Info PROFFESSIONAL Millers Amateur Dramatic Society present their summer production David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP “Deckchairs” All forms of Services and Treatments by Jean McConnell available for Foot and Nail care At

Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe, Minster Village Hall Ingrown nails, Nail deformities, on Saturday 28th June Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal Nail at 7.30pm. infections, Verruca’s, Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare “Deckchairs” is a collection of six players each with a cast of two Woman. They are by turns funny and poignant and all have We provide personal and reliable treatment in the a distinct twist-in-the-tail. The author has a keen-eyed view of comfort of your own home, nursing or residential care human Nature and all the foibles and fancies of women in particular. home or hospital This selection by MADS includes five plays all set on a seaside Promenade. Three are comedies: Day, evening, weekend appointments available by “Shoppers”- two well-to-do shopaholics with a surprising arrangement secret. Tel: 01843 866601 “Dancers” - wittily dissects the tea-dancing world of two Mob: 07749 999584 skittish women. “Doggies” - a hilarious tale about two very different types of dog owner. And two dramas: “Early Blight” - a heart-breaking exploration of a doomed Mother / daughter relationship. “Late Frost” - a drama in which a woman finds out something about her best friend that she wishes she had not discovered. And finally a play set in a magnificent garden: “Garden Pests” - set in a magnificent garden, this comedy focuses on two keen gardeners who are both determined to make the most of their visit. M.A.D.S make a welcome return to the Village Hall and tickets are available by phoning 01843 221058. Refreshments will be available during the interval and the evening will finish at about 9.30pm. These plays are performed by arrangement with Samuel French Limited.

We look forward to caring for your children For more information please ‘phone 01843 824080 or 07950 448 595 June 2008 Minster Matters 11

CLIFFSEND CELEBRATION OF LIFE - REPORT The village of Cliffsend was bathed in sunshine for it's fantastic trophies provided by Cliffsend Parish Council and May Day Celebrations. Many villagers took part in the ‘build engraved by Ramsgate Trophies Ltd and wore lovely tiaras a scarecrow’ competition which decorated front lawns. The loaned by Helen the tiara lady. After the competition the girls winning prizes went to Vanessa Culliford and Jason Hook for posed for photos with the Ramsgate Carnival Court. their Old MacDonald's Horse, who many villagers suspected Keziah, as well as being Miss Rosebud is also Miss Minster was in fact the missing racehorse Shergar. The under 8 group Flower Show 2008. She was won by Ayiana Morgan (aged3 and a half) for Mary Mary can be seen as Miss Quite Contrary, prizes were also won by Ellie Pike for The Minster Flower Show on Big Bad Wolf looking for the 3 Little Pigs and Megan and 19th July and her first Ellie Houghton for Humpty Dumpty. . engagement as Miss Winners in the 8-16 group were Jess, Josh and Gemma Rosebud will be 27th July Oxley. In between the scarecrows villagers opened their in the Ramsgate Carnival. gardens to the public, who had a pleasant day following the She is pictured with her guide map around the village on foot and by bicycle stopping sister Imogen . Keziah is off for a cup of tea or BBQ en route. 11 and wants to work The village hall was filled with spectacular hand sewn helping animals when she grows up. quilts and artwork from the Cliffsend Art Group. Meanwhile Imogen, aged 15, was crowned Cliffsend May Queen. Her the Church held a Flower Festival and a late afternoon Songs 1st official engagement representing Cliffsend will be at the of Praise service which was thoroughly enjoyed by all attending. Ramsgate Carnival. She will also be performing two dances in On May Day the Village Hall was the venue for the the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End in September choosing of the Cliffsend May Queen and Miss Rosebud. The following country wide auditions. competition was judged by a panel which included the chair The weekend was a joint effort between local residents, of the Ramsgate Carnival Committee and the Mayor and the parish council, the residents association, the village hall Mayoress of Ramsgate. The title of Cliffsend's May Queen committee, the art group and the church. Prizes were donated was awarded to Imogen Culliford, aged 15, and Miss Rosebud by The Sportsman Pub, The Palace Cinema, the Parish Council, was won by her sister Keziah, aged 11. They both get to keep Card Connection East Kent and some generous residents.

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It therefore makes sense that we need to look after our ‘engines’ and being active will make a big difference to our long term health and the quality of our lives. And, once you start, the benefits will become obvious. You will experience:

· Better health · More energy- you will be able to cope with your daily routine and have energy to spare · Reduced stress - you’ll relax more easily and feel better about yourself · Stronger bones and muscles (essential to long term health as we get older) · Better balance, strength, suppleness and mobility · More independence in later life - you’ll be able to cope with daily tasks more easily · Improved sleep · Better maintenance of a healthy weight · More social opportunities - you’ll meet other people who enjoy being active · A sense of achievement · Increased enjoyment - activity can be fun end it’s something you could do as a family

If what you have just read has ignited your interest in investing a little time in looking after your health and your future, then you may be interested to join the new Active for Life classes that have started in Minster Village Hall. These are on Thursday mornings and there are two classes:

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10.45am - Active Seated Chair - this class is designed for people who may have existing health issues or mobility issues which may make it difficult for them to remain standing for long periods of time.

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MINSTER SURGERY Patient Participation Group This group have a “terms of reference” which cover the following basic points: ü To achieve a dialogue between patients and the practice ü To provide feedback for possible new services and evaluating existing ones ü To call attention to gaps in services and help to fill them where possible ü To co-ordinate existing community networks to improve health care ü To be the go between for patients and practice for grumbles, complaints and praise ü To encourage and organise health promotion and educational activities ü To provide resources of knowledge, skill and energy to improve health through primary care ü To be prepared to lobby outside bodies to improve the level of co-ordination of health care

Recently four new members have joined the group, following a plea made by the surgery in an earlier issue of this magazine, and we would like to take this opportunity to welcome Pat Cocklin, Jo Roberts, Bob Ovenden and Ray Owen to the group. Bob and Ray are both from Minster, whilst Jo hails from Cliffsend and Pat comes from Birchington. We will publish full details of how you can contact the group members, should you feel you would like to talk to one us on any of the above matters, in next months issue of this magazine, and we hope from now on to have a regular presence within these pages. ENVY Unisex Hairdressers (formerly Lindsays hair fashions) (Minster) Modern Salon * Friendly Welcome For all your brickwork, Affordable Prices extensions & Mon/Wed/Sat 9.00am - 1.00pm Tues 9.00am - 4.00pm patio requirements Thurs/Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm Mobile: 07973 850083 27 High Street, Minster Tel/Fax: 01843 825318 01843 821526 Email: [email protected] 16 Minster Matters June 2008 CONTROVERSIAL FILM ABOUT THANET NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD A controversial film about the dangers of overbuilding in Thanet is now available on DVD. The film, “Thanet Under Threat”, features Thanet residents protesting against the concreting over of the island and warns against the alarming loss of green space on the island. Peking & Cantonese Cuisine The film focuses especially on development in Ramsgate and the impact of planned new development in the Westwood area. Prime farmland, tennis courts, schools playing Chinese Restaurant fields, and back gardens, the film claims, are all at risk. & Take Away The film, which was launched in November, was shown to packed audiences in cinemas and meeting rooms across Thanet. The response, according to the film’s producer, Christine 2 Monkton Road, Minster Tongue, has been “Huge”. Christine said “It’s clear that many people across the island are angry about what’s happening to their area. We keep getting calls from people telling us they want to call a halt to all the building”. 01843 822371 The launch of the DVD, said Christine, comes following public demand “Large numbers A La Carte & Buffet Menu Available of people still haven’t had a chance to see the film, which is why we’re now making it Delivery Service available on DVD and VHS”. £1.00 Delivery Charge on Every Order Christine is already hard at work on the second edition of the film. This will look at Minimum Order £10.00 within 3 mile radius the proposed China Gateway project, over-building in Cliftonville, and the campaign to save OPENING HOURS Pegwell Village. Sunday 12noon - 2.00pm “Most importantly”, said Christine, “We will look at what people can do about all this 5.30pm - 11.00pm building, how we can save our environment. How can we save ourselves from being Monday - Wednesday 5.00pm - 11.00pm developed to death?”. Thursday - Saturday 12noon - 2.00pm 5.00pm - 11.30pm The film costs £7 and is available directly from the producers. Cheques should be made payable to the Independent Media Society and sent to IMS, 11 Grosvenor Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BT. Thank you - from Joyce Goldie I would like to thank fam- ily, friends and neigh- bours for all the good wishes, flowers, cards and gifts I received after being in hospital. Also thanks for the advice and support I had from Janet, Muriel and Wendy. Many thanks again Joyce

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If you live in Kent and are unable to visit a library due to ill health or disability, your local library may be able to arrange a home delivery service for you. An initial visit will be organised to discuss your tastes and requirements, library staff will select suitable materials for you and a volunteer will drop your books and collect previous consignment at agreed intervals. All volunteers are supplied with Kent Libraries & Archives identification cards Minster Library volunteers usually visit on a Thursday afternoon every two weeks. More details available at library or please ring 821442 18 Minster Matters June 2008 DigitalMemories Photography…

…portraits from apersonal perspective Awardwinning photography byMartin Taylor LSWPP · Stunningpersonal portraits– children a speciality– see our website! · Timeless family images · Incrediblewedding photography MATCH are hoping to update the village Health check Wecanphotograph you at our studio, inEythorne, or arrange ahome visit. Prices from £35– includes ahand finished 10x8Fine Art Print. Weekend and which will identify new projects for the village to enable them evening availability. to seek new funding. MATCH are therefore looking for new To discuss your photography needs, please telephone Martin on: recruits to help with the workshops and public consultation 01304 830619 involved in updating the Health check. Anyone interested in www.digitalmemories.org.uk getting involved in the update or becoming a member of MATCH please contact; Kyla Lamb Parish Clerk 01843 821339 or email: [email protected] MATCH have successfully completed various projects throughout the village over the last 5 years with funding being in the region of £700,000. This includes some funding from Minster Parish Council. They hope with the improvements to the health check and some new inspired and innovative ideas from residents they will be able to achieve a similar success in the next 5 years this can only be possible with your help.

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VILLAGE FLOODING An appraisal has been carried out by the Parish Council covering a potential flood risk to certain areas of the village. The Parish Councils Policy Committee will be forming a flood risk committee and are now seeking YOUR HELP. If you have knowledge of the old drainage systems, or the marshes and dykes etc., we would be very grateful for your help. Even if you do not have any specialised knowledge, if you would be interested in joining the FLOOD COMMITTEE, especially if you live at the lower end of the village, we would be very grateful. The committee will have far reaching responsibilities, including monitoring the capabilities of the existing system, identification of risk areas and the possible formation of an alert system should a flood problem arise. Please contact the Parish Clerk for more details.

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MINSTER SPORTS PITCH Now taking bookings - Office hrs 9am-12noon Mon-Fri Hire times and prices Monday-Friday Saturday & Sunday 09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs MOT Preparation and Presentation 15:00hrs to 21:00hrs Servicing all makes of vehicle Price Structure Tyres, Batteries, Exhausts * Full Pitch : £25/hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £15/hour Air Con - servicing and repairs Half Pitch : £15/hour (1 five a side pitch) Free local delivery and collection * A 10% discount will be given to Minster clubs and residents booking the ‘Full Pitch’ option only. To book this facility please contact Kyla Lamb, at the Parish Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EA tel: 821339 fax:825869 email: [email protected]

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Dr. Stephen Ladyman AMBER’S ADVICE Member of Parliament for South Thanet Have calm thoughts Picture calm scenes Ash, Broadstairs, Cliffsend, Recall Calm sounds East Stourmouth, Elmstone, And guess what Kingsgate, Manston, Minster, you’ll be feeling...... Preston, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Sholden, Staple, Wingham, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay Woodnesborough, Worth. National Nature Reserve, Pegwell Bay Country Park Find out more at: www.souththanetlabour.org.uk A256 Ramsgate-Sandwich Road Contacting your MP: Guided Walks 2008 Dr. Stephen Ladyman: Sunday 15th June 10am - Orchids, Butterflies and Wild Flowers House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Sunday 29th June 11am - Lizard Orchids and Wild Flowers

South Thanet Constituency Office Volunteer Welcome Days 2008 28, Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6EE Saturday 13th September - Beachwatch Tel: 01843 852696; Fax: 01843 852689 Tuesday 11th November - Chalk Grassland Management e-mail:[email protected] There are further tasks on 2nd Saturday of every month. Web site: www.steveladyman.labour.co.uk All events are free - donations welcomed An MP’s Surgery is held every week Guided walks are 1.5 miles lasting 2hrs Please phone for an appointment All start from the Car Park at Pegwell Bay Country Park Appointments are available every Friday from 4pm in the Constituency Office, Ramsgate. for further information on any of the above Additional surgeries are held once a month on a please contact the Reserve Wardens on Saturday morning in one of the villages or towns 07889 822 412 or 07747 608 292 of the constituency and are advertised locally. Dr. Ladyman will visit the elderly, disabled and people without transport at their homes if preferred. EXPRESS CLEARANCE Ltd.

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WANTSUM GROUP MINSTER SENIORS MINSTER AND MONKTON Coffee Morning, HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Tuesday June 3rd. 10 - 12 Royal British Legion Club The Slate Barn, Seamark Road, Ladies and Gents Brooks End, Birchington Come and join us for a Ann and Hugh Bird “Cuppa” and Chat Bingo - Raffles NEXT MEETING Books, Bric a brac, Raffle WEDNESDAY 18th JUNE In aid of St Nicholas church funds EVERY WED 2pm - 4pm. 7.30pm VILLAGE HALL Minster-in-Thanet (Evening) WI. All Welcome. Mrs. Scrivener will be talking on “A Saltwood Summer”. NEXT MEETING The points competition For further info phone 823782 TUESDAY 10th JUNE is a vase of Sweet peas. VILLAGE HALL Mrs. Joan Cordwell All welcome - visitors 50p. 7.30pm Our speaker will be our own Valerie Hughes who Minster & Monkton will be giving an illustrated talk on the Royal British Legion MINSTER VILLAGE Village Wall Hanging “Reflections of Minster” Women’s Section GOLF SOCIETY New members and visitors Monday 9th June will be made very welcome 7.30pm Next Golf For further information call Ann on 821152 2nd June - Austin Lodge Recipe for a meal prepared 27 holes and cooked in 30 mins FUTURE EVENT 7th July - Upchurch/River Valley Garden Coffee Morning Bingo Speaker or Quiz 27 holes 9 High Street, Minster Raffle prizes needed 28th Aug - Ashford 27 holes SATURDAY 14TH JUNE for all meetings. 10am TO 1pm For further information IMPORTANT !! There will be various stalls, a look round the Miriam Smith 822589. Please pay all monies in advance to garden and visit to the Butterfly House. Mick at The Saddler - CHEESE & WINE EVENING Everyone welcome. NOT ON THE DAY!! at the Royal British Legion Social Club Reflexology SATURDAY MARKET Cards Plants 13th JUNE 2008, 7.30pm Cakes £2.50 inc Glass of Wine The next market will be on Jewellery Cheese & Biscuits 12th June Coffee available in the Old School Produce Every 3rd Saturday FREE DRAW TICKET - Prize £5 10 am to 12 midday Of the month Thank you for your support Charity No 219279 All welcome! January to November Whitstable Lavender Painting 10am – 3pm Village Hall Patchwork Jam St Nicholas at Wade Contact 01843 847469 Wooden Antiques , Toys N.P. Plastering Dry Lining ~ Screeding ~ Plastering ~ Coving New Walls ~ New Ceilings ~ Repairs References & Portfolio available on request Free estimates & advice 01843 - 825949 or 07969 - 825085 www.npplastering.com June 2008 Minster Matters 25 Notes and Events PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY Due to the resignation of Cllr Gerry Glover from Minster Parish Council following 13 years of service on the Council a vacancy now exists.

Anyone interested in becoming a Parish Councillor should contact the Clerk, Kyla Lamb on 01843 821339 at the Parish Office between 9 and 12.30 Mon to Friday for more information.

MONKTON VILLAGE OPEN GARDENS 7th & 8th June - 11.00am ‘til 5.00pm Here is an opportunity to stop and browse among the gardens along the road. You can be assured of a warm welcome so please come and visit. Refreshments will be available in a number of the venues including the Church which will be open on both days. Entrance is £3.00 and the proceeds will be shared between The Church and The Village Hall

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School Script The French exchange by Abbie Hogben. The Editors For this Month are Year 5 went on the French exchange on Thursday 24th April. Abbie Hogben & Lizzie Genovay They must have all been so excited about going to two different places, because normally people in year 5 only go to New stuff in playground one place to meet up with their French partners. But this time by Lizzy Genovay and Abbie Hogben year 5 had an extra trip. (Lucky them!) Year 6 seemed to have had a great time with their French partners at Dover Castle We are going to have new stuff in our playground it is going to last year so I hope year 5 will have a great time too. At Dover be great. We are going to have a stage made out of wood for Castle year five could have took part in a range of activities those who like drama. There is also going to be a netball court such as dressing up and trying on armour (which must have for girls and we are going to have part of the Rec. All kids at been very heavy indeed.) The people who went to France Minster School will have much more fun at playtime as there must have been trying extremely hard to speak French to will be more equipment to play with, and we now have new their partners but must have enjoyed meeting their new benches to sit on; we also have benches which hold play unexpected friend. I hope year 4 will enjoy themselves next equipment which is going to be very useful. Sadly year 6 won’t year and I hope year five will enjoy themselves next year at be able to play or see it as by the time it has been done they Hindleap. Having French partners must be a whole lot of fun. will have left Minster School. Everyone is very happy to be having more playtime equipment in our playground.

Hooray! Summer is here Year 6 will be performing a musical , The blossom is on the trees it will be a surprise to all . Flowers have bloomed It will be held in the school hall . Leaves on the trees as green as they could be Every one will be invited to watch the year 6 pupils perform. The sun is out have some fun go to the park with everyone It will be their last term and on the last day everyone Have a picnic in the sun be with everyone. will be able to sign the year sixes jumpers and tops. Look at the roses in sun We will also be having a roller disco ( year sixes only). By Alison P.

Friends Say NO to Plastic Bags Friends will always be there for each other On the 22nd April we had Green Day. We had Green Day They will never be a bother because the next day we were going to raise our Green flag. They never give each other up We also made our very own reusable bags out of pillow cases, They will promise to put your drink in a cup old t-shirts, materials, towels, paper and ribbon. We They always stick beside you no matter what u say decorated our bags with paints, stencils and we put designs They stick up for you when you’re down on them then we got them sewn up and after two days we when u make a sound were allowed to take them home. We are still using them to When you’re sad your friends will always be there make Minster a plastic bag free zone and Mrs Mannings has That’s your true friend been selling bags to. by Kizzy and Jade Susannah Grace and Francesca Bedingfield

The Cliffsend Festival On the 3rd 4th and 5th Cliffsend Festival proceeded. The roller disco will be taking place in July, instead of the On the 3rd Villagers opened their gardens to the public . prom. Only year 6 will be going because, they will be going Also a Scarecrow Competition was held and Vanessa Culliford to their new school in September. They will not be able to won with her Scarecrow Horse called Shergar. bring their roller skates because they will be bringing some On the 4th carols were sung In Cliffsend and Celebration was for Y6 pupils. It will be held in the school hall after school. It All Around!! will be exciting for the year 6 pupils. The people who are On the 5th a Cliffsend May Queen and Miss Rosebud were planning it are Chris Berry-Macintosh and Mrs Jefferson. chosen. The May Queen was Imogen Culliford and Miss Rose- Y6 are not going to be wearing their school clothes, they will bud was Keziah Culliford Morcom. Overall - It was great!!! be wearing their own clothes. There will be a lot of music, and By Keziah Culliford Morcom Y6 should have a beat. June 2008 Minster Matters 27 MINSTER DAY CARE NURSERY The Bell Inn AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB 01843 821274 High St., Minster Molineux Road, M inster Tel: 01843 821482 Ofsted and KCC Registered FATHERS DAY Care and education in a happy, friendly environment, from 1 year to 11 years old Sunday 15th June Sessional or full-day care available - 51 weeks a year Book Now to Avoid Registered Charity No. 1110919 Disappointment

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