Your Friendly Village Magazine Issue Number 150: August 2013 Minster Matters ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)
Photograph courtesy of Adelle McCarthy More Show Pictures on Pages 18 - 19 - 20
Louise & Lewis Clement 8/6/13
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL MONKTON ROAD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2013 Because of remedial works to carriageway block work to alleviate flooding outside the Heronsbrook development, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Monkton Road, Minster, as follows. Monkton Road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with Prospect Road. The closure is planned to commence from Monday 29 July 2013 at 07:00 hours through until Friday 9 August at 17:00 hours inclusive. The alternative route is via Monkton Road, Monkton Street, Willetts Hill, A299 Canterbury Road West and Tothill Street.
TOTHILL STREET (RESURFACING) (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2013 Because of carriageway repairs and resurfacing, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Tothill Street, Minster, as follows. Dates and times of closure and alternative routes are as shown below.
TOTHILL STREET, MINSTER closed between A299 Thanet Way and Monkton Road. Sunday 11 & Sunday 18 August 2013 - 09:00 hours to 17:00 hours Alternative route via A299 Canterbury Road West, Willetts Hill and Monkton Road
John Burr, Director of Highways & Transportation Kent County Council, County Hall, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ
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Images may not be used Disclaimer: Views expressed herein are strictly without the prior written permission of Minster Matters or the accredited owner. those of their author and do not necessarily Unless otherwise specified, the authors of the literary and artistic works in the pages in this magazine have asserted their moral right pursuant to Section 77 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of those works. agree with those of the Editor and/or the If permission is sought and given, it is expected that all articles/images be accredited to either Minster Matters or the authors of said editorial team. E.&O.E. articles/images. August 2013 Minster Matters 3 E - Team EDITORIAL A.J.Cliffe & Sons What started out at the beginning of editorial week as a magazine (Butchers) Ltd with very little in it, then grew like topsy as the week progressed and copy date was nearly upon us. On the Monday prior to copy date each Shop with confidence month we have an editorial meeting where I normally take a handful of 5 out of 5 by the Ray articles etc that need typing up, to distribute amongst the ‘E’ team to keep them busy. However this month I had absolutely nothing to take Food Standards Agency with me so everyone went home empty handed, thinking maybe we Hygiene Rating would have a job to fill 28 pages. Well we needn’t have worried, come Amy Wednesday I was snowed under with articles and could see we would Canterbury House, probably have to up the page count to 32, how wrong could I be!!. Monkton Road, Minster This month we had one of our new co-editors take the reins from Tel: 01843 821288 1L/1 Amy and give it a go to produce us a ‘live’ copy, having had a couple of Flowers by Vanessa months practising on dummy pages. I’m sure you will all see our Brenda Bouquets, Baskets,Table decorations, confidence in Colin’s ability to do so was well founded as I personally Weddings or Funerals think he’s done a great job for a first attempt. Next month our other new Created with the “Personal Touch” recruit Henry will be trying his hand at doing the same and we hope then For designs with a difference to have them take turn and turn about, relieving Amy to go off and Vanessa Fairbrass Diane pursue her career ambitions. (C&G qualified florist) Of course we will be sorry to lose her as she has been a stalwart of Rose Cottage, Manor Road, the team for longer than I have and nothing ever seems to have been too St. Nicholas at Wade CT7 0NY much trouble for her, although I bet she’s done a lot of muttering under 01843 847 012 07934 420 837 her breath when I’ve pushed her to get in more than she felt we need to, Nora I can deliver within Thanet & Canterbury but I’ve always known I could rely on her to get each issue out no matter 1P/5 what. As I said, how wrong could I be, we actually have a bumper issue of 36 pages, 2P/6 Colin having put together enough to cover the 32 pages I suspected we’d need, I then received an email from another regular contributor which immediately meant, if we were to publish any of the items she had sent us, we would have to increase M.W.C. page numbers yet again, hence why this issue is so thick!! We hope you like the 4 page spread of colour pictures most of which are of the (Minster Window Company) ‘Flower’ Show although there are a few from the school fete that we thought you Property Maintenance might like to see as well. The Show pictures are a combined effort of our own photographer ‘Snappy’ and the Show Committee’s official photographer Adelle Building Work McCarthy. All of their photos will be available on the Show website at Plastering * Rendering www.minstershow.org.uk within a week or two, depending on my workload, so uPVC Windows & Doors don’t expect to find them in the next day or so, it just won’t happen !! Another great Show about which I’m sure we’ll be given lots to publish next uPVC Fascia, Soffits & Guttering month, however I’d just like to take this opportunity to say a sincere thank you to Repairs to existing double glazing everyone who stopped by our stand and said what a great job we do, it’s that sort of Misted up sealed units replaced feedback that makes, the monthly hair pulling, cursing and swearing all worth while. Garage Doors * Decking Continuing the saga of my left wrist, recovery from my recent op is going well, except wearing a cast in the heat wave we’ve been having has, to say the least, been Call on extremely uncomfortable at times, but by the time you read this the plaster should Dave be off and hopefully I’ll be able to get out and about again in my car, can’t wait, I’ve got blisters from walking everywhere! (and they hurt!!) If you’ve got this far then thank you for your perseverance in wading through my 07979 525 257 monthly waffle, luckily for you there’s literally, just room to ask “What’s my dog (Zac) got to gripe about this month?” Gift Vouchers 2L/8 Air Conditioned MM CLASSIFIEDS The Free Consultations This is your chance to get something Free Refreshments for nothing from us here at MM. Closed Mondays We’re offering you free space for your small classifieds. Salonwww.minstersalon.com So, do you have something to sell, 61, High St 20% off or is there an item you’d like to find? Minster We take both offered and wanted small ads here. 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It is also the time when many of us think about hedge cutting or trimming back our trees. So here is a timely reminder of how you stand with the law if you have birds Greens of Minster nesting on your property. We have copied the following from the RSPB website. Fruit&Veg ~ Flowers&Plants ~ Sweets&Gifts “Under Section One of the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981), it is an offence to intentionally damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built - which is also referred to as an 'active' nest. A nest is considered active as soon as the first twig, or other nesting material, has been added to the nest site. If you know that there is a nest being built or occupied, you would have to delay the work until after the birds have bred. Blackbirds for instance often have three broods. After laying, the eggs take 13-14 days to incubate. After that, the newly hatched nestlings will take a further 13-14 days to fledge and leave the nest. So, if each brood takes approximately one month to fledge and the pair have three broods, the nest will be deemed active for around three months. Many thanks to all those If you are planning any tree cutting, hedge trimming or other garden maintenance, always check beforehand that there are no active nests present. If you see birds carrying who visited us at The Show nesting material or food items into a hedge, bush or tree, you can be pretty sure that there is a nest within. Remember also that certain species have been known to nest in every Order a regular fruit/veg box with us today, (all budgets month of the year, so always check first! catered for). Includes FREE Delivery. 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From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, Ladies, Gents and Children welcome. 1L/3 6 Minster Matters August 2013 Healthy Eating Week 3 -7 June We are proud to say that Minster School took part in the first Healthy Eating Week, organised by the British Heart Foundation. We focused on our children having a healthy lifestyle, incorporating eating, exercise, and keeping safe. What a fantastic week we had! The staff and children all had a great week, and we were very lucky with the weather! 1L/ On Monday, it was really fantastic to see children trying different activities on the all-weather pitch; I was impressed with how children were practicing their MPG CARPET CLEANING (small local family run business) balancing skills, walking on the 'stilts', counting how many times they could bounce CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY the ball on a bat. We also have some children who are fantastic with a hula hoop at A completely dry carpet cleaning service! school! Millie in year 4 said she was having the best time ever! And that means: - No more damp or wet carpets! It was lovely to see the whole school out on the grass having their picnics and No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! playing games, I think some of the children beat the staff at duck, duck, goose game. No chance of sticky residues which can attract the dirt! The children made their own picnic, the wraps looked very tasty and the fruit skewers Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets! smelt lovely, I’m sure they tasted just as good! I was pleased to see children trying (Upholstery and leather cleaning service available) For quotes please call:- different foods for the first time and enjoying what they had made. 01843 833 707 The children enjoyed lots of activities around healthy eating and exercise, such 07966 288 326 M as talks about the Eat Well plate and First Aid training. The children were fortunate Fully Insured GP CA enough to be able to take home their ‘monkeys Guide to Healthy Living and NHS B & R DECORATORS Services’ guidebook to keep and share with parents at home. It’s got lots of Established 16 years information and tips to keep healthy and fit. All types of work undertaken There were lots of laughs from the children and staff watching the Quantum Exterior & Interior Theatre production of ’The Invasion of the Summer Pudding.' Domestic & Commercial We are very proud to be a healthy school, and are looking forward to Free Advice & Estimates participating in next year’s healthy Eating Week. Quality Work Assured Alison Gillatt, Family Liaison Officer, Minster School Insurance Work Undertaken ‘No Job Too small Or BIG’ Call ‘Bernie’ on A SPECIAL THANK YOU 07842 234 680 1L/7 Jenny Sutton, from Attwells, wishes to say a huge thank you to everyone who [email protected] either gave or sent her cards and presents to celebrate her recent 50th birthday. THANK YOU all so much. ABBEY CARS of Minster ARE BACK IN THE VILLAGE! For all your Transport needs ● Airport Transfers ● Cruise Terminals ● Shopping Trips ● Nights Out ● Hospital Visits A friendly Local service in the village - For the village Drop in and see us in our new office at 73a High Street (01843) 260582 Mobile telephone 07964 227 669 August 2013 Minster Matters 7
Deanery Mass On Sunday 14th July we celebrated, together with around 400 friends, the Deanery Mass in honour of our patron St Mildred . It is always a joy for us, on this special occasion, to return to the Church of St Mary the Virgin, the site where St Domneva, Mildred's mother founded her Minster (Monastery) in 670. This year we were delighted to welcome our Apostolic Nuncio-the representative of Pope Francis in Britain- Archbishop Antonio Mennini as Chief Celebrant. Our united choir formed from several churches provided sacred music worthy of the celebrations and prayer filled setting. It was a delight to see so many of our young people actively engaged in the ceremonies this year, under the skilful guidance of Fr Marcus. During the service Fr Vissarion from the Greek Orthodox Church in Margate incensed the relic of St Mildred with chants in the Orthodox tradition. For many of us the chanting of two pieces of Gregorian music constituted a real highlight. These chants come from an original document, dated 1093 of Goscelin's Life of St Mildred, kept in the British Library. Goscelin was a monk and historian of St Augustine's Abbey Canterbury. Helen Nattress of the Gregorian Chant Society, Canterbury, Mark Bateson and our Mother Nikola worked very hard to bring these beautiful pieces to life once more in St Mary's for the first time since the Reformation! One of the chants is sung daily at the Abbey, by the sisters, in English to a modern tune and translates roughly as the following:
“ Rejoice O glorious Virgin, In Christ is all our Joy. Most sweet and gracious Mildred, illustrious child of Kings. Pearl of the woodland Kingdom, Crown of Kent's royal race. Most radiant star of England. Hear O hear our prayer.”
The sisters would like to thank all those who helped in anyway to make this occasion so wonderful! Tea after wards at Parkminster rounded off the day and the sun never ceased to shine. 8 Minster Matters August 2013 DENTURE REPAIRS A special 70th Anniversary Commemorative Service including a Flypast by Belgian Ÿ and English aircraft is to be held at the Cemetery on 16 August. All villagers are All denture repair work carried out invited to attend, however we ask that you walk to the Service as parking at the by a local dental technician top of Tothill St will be extremely limited. The itinerary for the Service is laid Dentures collected & returned to your out below. Please do come along and show your support. home within 2 hours for just£30.00 Ÿ Collection and return of dentures COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY FOR “All Day, Every Day” BARON JEAN DE SELYS LONGCHAMPS For all enquiries Minster Cemetery 16 August 2013 please tel : 07967 314 935 ‘Wings of Memory’ is a Belgian organization that erects monuments and organizes 1L/6 R.J.BROADLEY commemorations for lost World War II airmen. TREE SURGERY The organization are to hold a Commemoration NCA & NPTC Service to remember a Belgian RAF pilot, Baron All aspects of Jean de Selys Longchamps, who crashed 70 years tree surgery Reductions - Felling ago at Manston whilst trying to land his Typhoon Pruning - Hedge Cutting - Planting aircraft on 16 August 1943. Jean de Selys Site Clearance - Woodchips & Logs Longchamp is buried in Minster Cemetery. £5 million Insurance The Ceremony is being organized by the 01843 825 190 / 0780 127 3138 Belgian Air Force in conjunction with the RAF Free Quotations and RAFA and will be conducted as follows:
10.30 Assemble at Minster Cemetery 11.00 Start Memorial Introduction – Piper – Veterans Wings of Memory Address Minster Parish Council & Royal British Legion Address Curriculum Vitae “J.de Selys Longchamps” (Fr-Eng) Piper (Flower of the Forest) Belgian Defence Address 609 Sqn & 3 Sqn & “Comète K.Belgium” Address N.P. Plastering Flypast of aircraft from the Belgian Air Force, Royal Air Force Dry Lining ~ Screeding ~ Plastering and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Coving ~ New Walls & Ceilings ~ Repairs Laying down of the Wreath + Poppy dropping by village References & Portfolio available on request school children on the war graves Free Estimates & Advice Exhortation + 1 Minute of Silence 01843 825 949 Last Post Momento by Family de Selys Longchamps or Anthems 07969 825 085 12.30 End Memorial - March out of the Air Cadets. www.npplastering.com 1L/7 GREENSTREET A. WILTSHIRE & SON JOINERY Ltd BUILDERS Tel: 842069 Free estimates YOUR FRIENDLY LOCAL We specialise in The Birchington Builder custom made 33 Quex View Road TAXI BUSINESS Staircases - Doors New roofs Garages & Windows or repairs extensions Est. since 2009 Kitchens & Conservatories Brick Patios www.minstertaxis.co.uk Contact: walls Simon Greenstreet (01843) 823035 Driveways in brick, Drains slabs or concrete email: [email protected] All Alterations 1P/6 August 2013 Minster Matters 9
MINSTER-IN-THANET WI Prompt at 7.30 on 9 July in the Village Hall, President R & A Plumbing Marion Rose, welcomed members, visitors and guests to the Worcester accredited installer monthly meeting and invited everyone to sing Jerusalem. *Central Heating *Boiler changes Pointing out that the Minutes of the June meeting and *Unvented & vented systems *Bathrooms designed and installed the Treasurer's Report were displayed on the ‘Notice Boards’ table, Marion *Tiling *Solar panels *Underfloor heating opened the proceedings with news of the Wl's Minster Show stall and float. For efficient and friendly service The stall will be "fruity and tarty" this year with jam, cake, fruit tart (anything please call for free estimate fruit based) contributions needed. She invited volunteers attending the float to 01843 580 133 07814 858 653 sign up etc. www.randaplumbing.co.uk Marion then outlined a proposed Felt-making Day in October for up to 10 Fully insured, all work guaranteed 1L/5 members (needing to know how many members would be interested). This year’s Dabble Days have been arranged for Saturday 9 November with various courses on offer. Members were invited to indicate their preference: sugar Kevin P. Smith YOUR LOCAL BUILDER craft, fabric wreath or box making, flower arranging or garland and table Brickwork Specialist, Roofing decoration making. Plastering, Extensions Following Cathey's update on the WI stall at Thanet at War (27/28 July at 85 Tothill Street, Minster Government Acre, Ramsgate), Marion Bullard introduced the speaker. Matthew Collins' talk entitled ‘Shakespeare to Supermarkets’ was so t: 823 974 m: 07989 578 169 enthralling - with very amusing stories about his period in the BBC 2 Travel Show, tips on bargain shopping and travels with his sons - that everyone was sorry when his time was up! Refreshment break over, Marion asked Helen Ulrich, Minster's representative, to report on the National AGM held at Cardiff in June. Marion then outlined the Twinning Visit to Quex in September and appealed to members to wear pink at the October meeting in aid of the QEQM Mammography Appeal. Prior to the Raffle, Marion reminded members of Minster WI's AGM in November and the need for committee member volunteers. This particularly busy, entertaining meeting closed at 9.45pm. NEXT MEETING: 10 September Speaker, Martin Gurdon "Confessions of a Motoring Journalist''
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Acol Minster St Nicholas A lovely detached house quietly situated in A pretty double fronted detached chalet An imposing detached village house of the village comprising: 4 double bedrooms, house, 2 receptions, kitchen, bathroom and character in approximately 1 acre 2 x shower rooms + bathroom + dressing bedroom one on ground floor - further 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 reception, room, 3 receptions + conservatory, bedroom and possible study area on first kitchen/utility, basement, stable block, kitchen/diner/utility room, garage and off floor, good sized rear garden, garage and detached barn/garaging, paddock plus street parking off street parking garden area EPC Rating = D £349,950 EPC Rating = F £225,000 £699,950 Minster Office e: [email protected] 71 High St, Minster t: 01843 823200
3p/6 c August 2013 Minster Matters 11 Club News .... Minster Bowls Club “Happiness, Happiness, Thank the Lord for Happiness” This was the theme of the day when the club opened its Opening Hours green to teams of non-bowlers Monday - Sunday 9.00am – 4.00pm from the village, thanks to the Friday and Saturday evenings 6.30pm - 9.30pm sponsorship of Jonathan Cole Come and check out our wide menu from a of W.S. Cole & Son Ltd. The club have to thank Brian and Sylvia Davis once again Minster mega breakfast to a tender steak! for contacting teams and organising the day. Their efforts resulted in 28 teams entering The Mad Hatters are now catering for parties, this year which was 4 more than christenings and weddings all at great prices - usual. please enquire for more information. Each of the 28 teams played Children’s parties - £5 per child, includes face 2 games apiece before the painting, glitter tattoos, bouncy castle, food and knockout stages kicked in. The 14 top teams then went on to unlimited drinks, party games including all prizes! play for the main prize of £350 and the Cup, whilst the 14 Events losing teams battled it out for 17 August- Summer Ball - £10 per ticket, includes the only other prize of £175 and entry to the marquee, glass of bubbly on arrival the Plate. Overall winners of this year’s event were a very worthy and canapés - live music from the interseptors ‘Holdentech’ who are donating their £350 to the RSPCA, 18 August - Family Fun Car Treasure Hunt whilst the team ‘3+1’ will be donating their £175 to Great £10 per car (includes a BBQ once complete) Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. G.H. THE SADDLER The Holden family attended the Minster Bowls Open Day 821331 and really enjoyed it, so we would like to say a big, thank you to everybody who worked so hard to arrange this annual event Steve & Nikki which villagers have taken part in for so many years. The icing on the cake was Holdentech won the Trophy plus Welcome You to The Saddler £350 for their chosen charity which was the RSPCA. The team Saturday 10 August live music with Mike Appleton was my son and 3 grandsons namely...... Saturday 17 August live music with the Interseptors Colin & Harry Holden, Liam & Kieran Morris. @The Saddler Summer Ball £10 per ticket To the team arrangers, scorers, bacon sandwich makers, bar Sunday 18 August Car Treasure Hunt staff ALL OF YOU, well done, hope to see you next year...... … (all enquiries at bar) followed by Jan Holden live music with DNA from 1.30pm Sunday 25 August live music with Bread n Butter from 3pm in the garden THE SMART WAY TO BOOK Monday 26 August Kiddies Fun Day with Mad Hatters (enquiries at bar) YOUR HOLIDAY Come and enjoy the start of the Premiership in HD Susan Osborne and Surround Sound from Sky Sports Personal Travel Counsellor Real Ales * Darts * Pool Kiddies Bouncy Castle, Climbing Frame Tel: 01843 832829 Mobile: 07940 714683 and Play House in the garden Email: [email protected] Monday and Thursday Poker Nights with 1st Poker Web site: www.travelcounsellors.com/susan.osborne Wednesday Nights are FREE Pool Nights Travel Counsellors Trust Guarantees Food Served Daily with the Mad Hatters Financial Protection on Every Booking 2L/6 Find us on Facebook @Minster Saddler 12 Minster Matters August 2013 MINSTER POST OFFICE
At Minster Post Office 821291 you will find This Autumn, following the success of Blithe Spirit last year, Minster Playhouse . Stationery will be putting on another full length play, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar . Cards and Gifts for all occasions . Helium Balloons Wilde. . Wool & Patterns - Assorted Colours This, the most popular of Wilde’s plays, is set in the late nineteenth century and and designs (4ply, DK) tells the story of two young men wooing two girls, while the author pokes fun at the . Frames (Wood & Metal) behaviour and hypocrisies of the chattering classes of the time. No one escapes –
. Basic DIY tools & Accessories 1L/8 the Aristocracy, the Church, the Middle Class are all targets for Wilde’s wit. This is Oscar Wilde at his lightest and funniest, and provides an evening of relaxed and cheerful escapism for the audience. Skin Care and Associated Therapies * Unisex Salon * Late Evenings ‘til 9pm This production features a mix of the Playhouse’s superb “old guard” of acting * Gift Vouchers * Semi Permanent Make-up talent along with Eliot Eaton-Brown playing Algernon, and newcomer Marcus * Dermal Fillers * Slimming Treatments * Nail Treatments * Holistic Treatments Hogben as Dr. Chasuble. * Bio Sculpture Gel Nails * Oxygen Therapy * Dermalogica Treatments * Micro Dermabrasion Direction is by David Downes-Powell who directed Blithe Spirit, and runs from * Waxing/Tinting/Make-up * Pregnancy Massage * Non-Surgical Face Lift * LED Light Therapy the 25 to 28 September, 7.30pm in Minster Village Hall. * Colonic Irrigation * Chiropractor * Skin Tag/Red Vein/Milia Removal *Spa Days & Exclusive Parties Tickets are available from the Box Office, tel 220208, and more details are on Open: Mon 9am - 3pm • Tues/Wed 9am - 5pm the website at www.minsterplayhouse.co.uk Thurs/Fri 9am - 9pm • Sat 9am - 5pm 10/12 Cuthbert Road, Westgate-on-Sea 1L/3 More ways to contact your Neighbourhood Police Officer 01843 831 882 Email: [email protected] As part of a new initiative, Police Contact Points have been launched in the east of the county in July, and will come to West Kent in August, and North Kent in September. Police Contact Points are held each day from Wednesday through to Sunday, mainly in rural locations, on a rolling two-week schedule. Our police vans stop at a prominent location for one and a half hours per visit, enabling residents to drop by and speak to a neighbourhood officer about any policing concerns or issues they may have. The new Contact Points are in addition to the existing surgeries, meetings and online question and answer sessions local officers hold each month. The contact points are currently available in Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, 75A Shepway and Thanet and by the autumn will be available across the county. Residents can follow their progress on dedicated Twitter accounts. For times and locations of the Police Contact Points, and to find out about other ways of contacting Kent Police in your area, please visit the Kent Police website www.kent.police.uk and follow the links from the home page. Details of ‘Contact Points’ for Minster All at the Public Car Park in Monkton Road from 6.00pm – 7.30pm Neighbourhood Panel Meeting Friday 2 August We are now an Police Contact Point Orthopaedic Referral Centre Friday 16 August Quality Service Friday 30 August at affordable rates Friday 3 September
2P/6 Friday 27 September KENS BIKES Want your bike repaired or serviced? We collect and return - FREE in your area 24hr Turn-round A Professional Service 26/28 Eaton Road, Margate 01843 221 422 inc Evenings and Sundays (Same Owner for 30 years) 2/L4 August 2013 Minster Matters 13 CharityGiving website suspended – charity regulator acts to protect public donations (Immediate release 12 July 2013) The online giving website www.charitygiving.co.uk has today been suspended. In order to protect funds the public has raised and prevent further charitable pledges being made via the website whilst the Charity Commission’s investigation continues the decision has been taken to suspend the CharityGiving online portal with immediate effect. The action was taken by the charity’s interim manager after careful consideration and consultation with the Charity Commission as part of the Commission’s statutory inquiry into The Dove Trust. CharityGiving is an online fundraising portal run by The Dove Trust (registered charity number 287401). See more at: http://minmatt.info/charitygiving
CALLING ALL CAT LOVERS! Cats in Crisis has had a very busy summer, lots of kittens and cats have come in, (some have gone on to new homes) and huge vet bills. We have approximately 200 cats in our care. It is possible to sponsor some of our old un-homeable cats or support us by monthly direct debit, please contact me for more info. If anyone is able we would love to receive donated cat food of any type. Thank you very much for your previous support. Linda 821132 2P/12
Thank you Gwen and Robert Heath would like to thank all their friends, neighbours, and family for making their 71st Wedding Anniversary such a memorable occasion, thank you all so much. Thank you also to Monkton WI for the beautiful cake and flowers on Gwen’s 90th birthday, both occasions with lasting memories, once again thank you all. August Offers Prescriptive Facials with Kirsty £30 O.A.P. Pedicure from £12
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Minster Welcomes New Tenants to The Bell Inn SECURE STORAGE FOR BOATS, CARAVANS, We have new tenants at The Bell, Ken and Fiona, who assure us they MOTORHOMES, TRAILORS etc are here for ‘the long haul’. They have recently replaced Dave and Ali, who Ÿ Hard Standing. were only here as interim managers until Enterprise Inns were able to find Ÿ Perimeter Fencing. new tenants, and they are listening to the pub regulars. Ÿ Owners On-Site 24 hours a day. Ÿ Security Lighting. They’ve already replaced the brasses and the pictures that were found Water / Electric (at additional cost) out the back in the shed, plus they have been given further framed pictures Ÿ Locked access gate at night. Ÿ Dogs on premises of Minster, which came from the museum, by a very kind local resident and these are already adorning the walls. The curtains too, will soon be going 07774 146602 back up to replace the not so popular swags. Fiona tells MM that they are offering traditional pub grub at sensible prices with the added bonus of up to 20% off for senior citizens EVERY DAY!! Ironing 4 U It is their intention to make a real good go of bringing back the Hate ironing? No time? atmosphere, ambience and hospitality that we were all so used to in the Let us do it for you past. So please pop in and say hello, give them a fair chance to prove From £15 a Basket themselves and encourage the support of your friends and neighbours to Local Collection make this a regular venue on their itinerary. & Delivery Included Fiona also that says she and Ken would like to extend their sincere Call/Text Laura on thanks to everyone who has contributed in getting the pub back to looking as it was. 07557 882 114 Editors note: Fiona might be a bit scatty but she makes a great cup of tea and their dogs, 2 very young Irish Wolfhounds, are absolutely adorable. P. HUMESP.HUMES General Builder Note: The Bell Inn has had another change of telephone number All types ofGeneral work undertaken Builder Free estimates – it is now 826391 AllCarpentry, types Brickwork, of work undertaken Plastering, TilingFree & Block Pavingestimates Did you have a ‘Rotary Washing Line’ Durlock Lodge Bathrooms Fitted from us? Carpenty,Maintenance Brickwork, work Plastering, Durlock, Minster, Thanet, We gave a rotary washing line away free, Tel:Tiling 01843 822990 & Block Paving Kent CT12 4HD Mob: 07715 234185 and unfortunately forgot to include the piece that Decorating ~ Fitted kitchens P hone 01843 821219 keeps the washing line up! So if the person who Bathrooms Fitted ~ Maintenance Work took the line is reading this, we have the piece for 18t h Cent ury Tel: 01843 822990 you if you would like to call and collect it". 1L/5 qualit y & charact er Mob: 07715 234185 Wendy Stilwell, 1 Kenton Gardens, Minster Gues t rooms f rom £62 per night QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH Self Cat ering PROFESSIONAL f rom £200 per week David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP Dis count s f or longer s t ays . Whether you decide to join us for All forms of Services and Treatments www.durlocklodge.co.uk a freshly-ground coffee and breakfast, 1P/6 a light lunch with friends or for available for Foot and Nail care an evening meal, we look forward to Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe, Trutek welcoming you soon. Ingrown nails, Nail deformities, Infection control for Athletes foot and Computers Ltd We have a special opening lunch offer, Fungal Nail infections, Verrucas, For All Your Computer Requirements: 2 courses for only £10 Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare Tuesday to Saturday. > Repairs - Servicing & Accessories We provide personal and reliable > Computers Built To Specification See the latest menus and news at > Laptop Sales www.thecornerhouseminster.co.uk treatment in the comfort of your own and follow us on Twitter home, nursing or residential care home or For Further Advice & Help @cornerhousekent hospital Please Contact Us On: Day, evening, weekend appointments 01227 375088 RESTAURANT - BAR - ACCOMMODATION available by arrangement www.trutek.co.uk Visit us at 147 High St, Herne Bay The Corner House 42 Station Road Minster CT12 4BZ Tel: 01843 866 601 www.thecornerhouseminster.co.uk 2P/8 Tel. 01843 823000 Mob: 07749 999 584 August 2013 Minster Matters 15 The White Stag Monkton 01843 823 760 T g Village Pub and Restaurant he u Be ty B PROBABLY THE BEST CARVERY IN THANET au A vast range of beauty treatments Book Now For Sunday Lunch available right on your doorstep Summer Pamper Package P J Lewis & Laura Gelish Fingers OR Toes Saturday 24 August Eyebrow Wax * Eyelash Tint All for £30 !! Boot Fair Offer Expires 31st August 2013 Field at Rear of White Stag SPRAY TANS EVERY SUNDAY NOW ONLY £15 Pitches from 8am FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Enquiries: 07754 910 250 Call now to book your appointment... AMANDA 07976 834 250 FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE OPENING ON TO GARDEN - SELF CATERING OR PUB CATERING ‘Have you caught the beauty bug?’ FIELD FOR HIRE FOR VENUE OR EVENTS 2L/1 Minster based business
Give Wayne a call if you would like to try the best quality fish at the most Minster Day Nursery competitive prices and Out Of School Club CALLING ALL PARENTS/CARERS LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE delivered free and 15hrs FREE per week during term time for 3 and 4yr olds Warm and Friendly Environment OFSTED Registered direct to your door Fully Qualified Staff Open 7.30am - 6.00pm Before and After School Care Ages 6 months - 11 years every Thursday Quality Care and Safety Provided Age Appropriate Rooms Breakfast, 2 course HOT Lunch and HOT Tea Provided or Friday Morning and Afternoon Healthy Snacks FREE for TWO places available No amount too small To Find Out More And Book Your Place 01843 821 482 Molineux Road, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4PS [email protected] Registered Charity 1110919 2L/3 16 Minster Matters August 2013 THE SPORTSMAN 123 Sandwich Road, Cliffsend 01843 852547 A Shepherd Neame Pub ...... Real ales -fine wines-Home cooked food
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Free Function hire available CONGRATULATIONS to the Winner of for all your Parties our prize in the Minster Show Grand Draw ......
Live Music Saturday 7th September Michael Buble (Impersonator) 8.30pm - 11.30pm Three Course Meal £17.95 per person
Life Fest ...... In Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust ...... Saturday 14 September Noon Till Late Music on the Day Live Bands, D.J'S, Children's Tents & Food ...... Crashgate, Fanny & Electrics Caution Horses, Amanda White, Impact, Warwick, Jezz, Joe, Thanet Community Gospel Choir, Craig Sheridan ,Eugene , The Harvey Boy's Come and join us and Support this great Charity 3P/ August 2013 Minster Matters 17
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Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? NO - It’s Super Warden!! August 2013 Minster Matters 21
OPEN GARDENS THANK YOU Dear Villagers, On behalf of St. Mary’s Church we would like to thank everybody who supported the Open Gardens this year. The Gardeners all worked extremely hard and our immense gratitude must go to them, also to all those that helped behind the scenes in any way. We raised a fantastic sum of £3,452 towards the fabric of our Parish Church. It was a wonderful weekend with the weather fine for most of the time and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. We have had a lot of comments from people who are not residents saying that the Village hospitality was great. So thank you to you all. Sue Jezzard and Pat Hogben St.Mary’s Church, Minster
Thank you to all who helped or came to the Summer Market We raised £700 towards repairing the Saxon Tower of the Church
Water safety (Taken from the Kent Fire and Safety Website) We are regularly called out to save people who get into difficulty while swimming in Kent's rivers and lakes. They are caught out because the water is not as safe as it looks, and is full of dangers they can’t see: · The water is often far deeper that people think.
· It's very cold, and can quickly cause cramp and breathing difficulties. · It may contain hidden rubbish and debris such as shopping trolleys and broken glass which can cause injuries and drowning. · Sometimes it can it can be polluted and makes them very ill. During the school holidays, and in particular in hot weather, increasing numbers of children are drowning. On average, there are 50 of these tragedies each year in the UK. If you do decide to swim in a lake or river, make sure you keep yourself as safe as possible... · Don't jump or dive in, as the water can be far deeper than it looks - with unseen hazards.
· Never swim near weirs or locks as there are often dangerous currents. · Always make sure someone on land knows you are swimming. 22 Minster Matters August 2013 URGENT! Recipes Needed for Minster Village Cookbook!
We would like to produce a cookbook with recipes and accompanying photographs from the villagers of Minster. We are looking for all your favourite recipes. These may have been passed down through the generations or just found in the latest magazines. Maybe you have tried something from a TV chef or invented your own delicious dish. If you have anything you would like to share we would be glad to hear from you. The idea is that once all recipes have been gathered we would choose a selection to enter in the book and those chosen would be asked to prepare their recipe for a ‘taster evening’ on late night shopping night at the Old Schools when we would hope to launch the book. We think this would be a fun way for all to raise funds for much needed repairs to our beautiful Parish church. If you think you would like to be included and have your name in a published book please send a copy of your recipe, with your name and contact details, along with a photograph if you have one of your dish to [email protected]. Or drop it in at the old schools in the box marked Village Recipes. THE CLOSING DATE IS 31 AUGUST 2013
MINSTER A.W. SPORTS PITCH MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP Now taking bookings - Office hrs 0900 - 1200 Mon - Fri Short Mat Bowls Sessions for August Hire times and prices from 1st April 2012 Come along to one of our sessions on a Tuesday or Sunday evening. We are an extremely friendly group and will lend you bowls to get you started. It’s well worth trying !! Monday-Friday Saturday & Sunday 09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sundays Tuesdays
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11th 6pm to 9pm 13th 7pm to 10pm Price Structure * Full Pitch : £34 hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £23 hour 18th 6pm to 9pm 20th 7pm to 10pm Half Pitch : £23 hour (1 five a side pitch) 25th 6pm to 9pm 27th 7pm to 10pm * A 10% discount will be given to Minster clubs and residents booking the ‘Full Pitch’ option only. Phoenix Cup 18th August start 6.00pm To book this facility please contact Kyla Lamb, at the Parish Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EA Pay as you play - no membership fees The Friendly Bowls Club t: 821339 f: 825869 e: [email protected] Contact: 826048 August 2013 Minster Matters 23 107.8 ACADEMY FM Thanet Saturday Monday 00.00 Thanet After Dark 00.00 Thanet After Dark 7.00 Breakfast with Paul Rutters 6.00 Breakfast with Pete Willson 10.00 Andy Theoff 10.00 Bob Mower (Mid Morning Show) 14.00 The Saturday Sport Show with Chris Jordan 14.00 Johnny Lewis (Drivetime) 18.00 DJ Free All Music Saturday 18.00 Jack Sayer (Your Shout Requests) 21.00 Non Stop Academy Sunday 22.00 Dreamtime (Chill out Love songs) 7.00 Breakfast with Doc Atherton 11.00 Sunday Requests Tuesday as Monday except 18.00 Zach Webb 14.00 Horace’s House of Fun Wednesday as Monday except 18.00 Howard Evans (Sunday Night Live ) Andy Theoff for Breakfast and 18.00 Howard Evans (Featuring Minster Matters Editor's Monthly Review) Thursday as Monday except 18.00 Dominic Ashley 22.00 Dreamtime (Chill out love songs)
Friday You can contact 107.8 Academy FM via our 6.00 Pete Willson (Breakfast) website www.Academyfmthanet.com or on our 10.00 Bob Mower (Mid Morning) studio number 01843 808234 14.00 Johnny Lewis (Drivetime) Facebook Official Page Academy Fm Thanet and 18.00 Tom Brooks (Your Shout Requests) listen online via the website or our app 20.00 Tom Brooks (Thanet Rocks) on www.tunein then under local radio look for 21.00 Jason Shuttleworth (Essential 80's) Academy FM Thanet. Thanet's ONLY truly local 00.00 Non-stop Academy station!
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Delivery Service Conservative £1.20 Delivery Charge on Every Order Councillor Ring Trevor on: Minimum Order £10.00 within 3 mile radius for the 01843 822 541 OPENING HOURS Thanet Villages Ward 07765 907480 Sunday 12noon - 2.00pm 5.00pm - 11.00pm Tel: 01843 851 726 Monday - Wednesday 5.00pm - 11.00pm Thursday - Saturday 12noon - 2.00pm e-mail: [email protected] 2P/6 5.00pm - 11.30pm 1L/7 1P/12 August 2013 Minster Matters 25 MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNING ASSOCIATION A slightly delayed feedback following an editorial glitch, pristine condition. however, welcome back to an update of events since the June ∙ Roy and Carol Bailey’s Carnival Court who helped sell issue of MM. raffle tickets. Who could refuse such lovely girls? The 15th Anniversary Day celebrations in Armbouts Cappel ∙ The musical entertainment which was popular and of a followed this pattern: very high standard. We duly arrived in Armbouts Cappel to lovely sunshine ∙ Royal British Legion for the bar. with the centre of the village closed off due to the enormous ∙ The burger van for hot food, ice cream bike for the boot fair that was being held outside everyone’s homes. We stronger willed. alighted in the school car park on the outskirts and were met by ∙ The committee and supporters who worked at the smiling faces of the AC committee and friends, and the Carnival front and behind the scenes and for their commitment Court (who had travelled under their own steam much earlier). and hard work to the lead-up to the Fun Day and the Hugs and kisses all round! actual day itself. The Thanet ATC as smart as always, played us into the ∙ All businesses and friends who gave so generously to Mairie where champagne and nibbles were set out for us. The the raffle. Mayor gave a speech and the Thanet ATC was presented with a The finale to the day was the Grand Raffle which was drawn wonderful ceremonial mace decorated with miniature planes by Miss Minster. The weeks holiday, kindly donated by from yesteryear. This was made by Jean Bonduelle, the Foxhunter 5* Caravan Park, was won by Brian Yost who comes President of the Twinning Association in AC and he even had to from Gloucestershire and he can take up to 5 more people with buy the fine cord to adorn it, from Morocco. The ATC presented him in the luxury caravan. What a prize! some Spitfire models to the French people and this was The final list of all raffle winners is displayed in Attwell’s gratefully received by the Mayor. Two framed paintings, one Newsagents window. depicting a windmill standing proud in a field of pretty wild A very big THANK YOU goes to the Thanet District Council flowers and the other of people dressed up and in carnival who invited representatives of the Association to an Award mode, were given to Minster and an aerial view of Minster Presentation Day on Thursday 13 June to present us with a village, kindly donated by Barbara and John Quittenden from cheque for £500 for all our efforts for the Fun Day. This was very Minster Garage was presented to AC. much appreciated and was offset against our expenditure, so Roy and Carol Bailey’s Carnival Court did an elaborate the overall profit of the day was £645. Thank you, a very good curtsey for the Mayor as a gesture of their appreciation of their result all round. visit. Carol Bubb We proceeded to the Mairie and we were served with a delicious lunch and some very tasty wine. THANK YOU to our French friends. A large number of villagers entered the hall at 2.30pm and the local dancing school in the finest of costumes amazed us with their innovative display of various dances. How talented they were. I think the ages ranged from 3ish to late teens, but the total repertoire was very professionally executed. The finale to the show was the precision playing of the ATC from Thanet, much to the pleasure of all. All too soon, the day ended and a tired but happy party arrived back in the village. On Saturday 8 June, we were all deliberating about how the weather would be the following day, (our Fun Day), as the previous 2 years had seen rain, rain and yet more rain. Pleasantly surprised by the dry atmosphere, we all set up shop in the Rec. On the down side, we were rather surprised about the lack of support from the village despite advertising in MM, roadside signs, local paper, facebook, shops and notice boards. On the upside, those that did turn up seemed to thoroughly enjoy their time there. The bouncy castle, as always, was very successful with the younger contingency. The bowling and stocks created a fun atmosphere. We would like to thank the willing volunteers for the stocks, Malcolm Bubb in snorkel and flippers, Jonathan Cole, soaked to the skin and ‘Monk’ Richard Mills (dragged screaming to the stocks by his family) all of whom took the constant flow of wet sponges. Mission accomplished – all were suitably drenched! The Gazette photographer captured the moments well. Thanks go to: ∙ All the car boots and stalls for leaving the Rec in 26 Minster Matters August 2013
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with the same passionate manager - Anita We offer a fantastic setting and environment where your child’s needs are met with age appropriate activities and resources from 4 to 11 years with a fantastic and dedicated team of staff. We also offer a walking bus to and from school, outdoor activities team games and picnics, fun visitors to the setting and a holiday club where the children are never bored just tired from all of our activities and day trips out of the village.
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Year 3’s Mythical Beast and Romans Day Sandwich Technology School! Year 3 did their Mythical Beast for DT which At the end of year 6 I will be going into year 7 and my new was fun. Some were small, some were big, secondary school is Sandwich Tec (for short!). I am not excited and all of them were vicious. The teacher but only because I love Minster Primary School, all the people was surprised about them and it was a lot of are so nice and the teachers are lovely (I remember my first day fun as said. at Minster and I hung from my mums leg!) Soon it was Romans day and we were all But then on the other hand I am excited because I am sure I will very excited as we were going to be make new friends, and also I am going with my best friend dressed up into Roman costumes. The Annabelle (she’s lovely). Anyway next week we have 2 teacher (Miss Bailey) said that we were transition days Thursday 11th July and Friday 12th July. I will going to have an assembly about Romans really miss Minster Primary but remember all the lovely people! day and our mythical beast. By Ebony O’Reilly
Year 6 Cup Song Year 6 has been really fun that I don’t want to leave it and don’t The cup song is a song which involves cups and lyrics. It is a want to leave my friends and all the lovely teachers. But I’m still very fun song to learn. If you want to learn how to do the cup looking forward to going to my new school (Sandwich Tech) and song you need to go on to youtube and look up how to do the looking forward to meeting new people. My transition day is cup song. When you learn and know the cup song you will need coming up soon I’m scared and excited at the same. a cup to do it with. By Katrina Jakovleva By Annabelle Fleming August 2013 Minster Matters 29 Church News and Service Times The Catholic Parish of St Mary Magdalene St. Mary’s the Virgin Ramsgate and Minster Monkton Minster www.wantsumchurches.org Reverend Marcus Holden www.wantsumchurches.org 592071 Sunday Services in Tel: 821250 AUGUST [email protected] Sunday Services in 4 August AUGUST www.ramsgateandminster.com 10.15am: Holy Communion (CW) 4 August Parish Office 11 August Saints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church 9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP) 72 Hereson Road 10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am: Praise ! Ramsgate CT11 7DS 18 August Catholic Mass each Wednesday and 10.15am: Holy Communion 11 August Holyday of Obligation at 12.00noon at the Methodists in the Church of 9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP) St Mary the Virgin, Minster 25 August 10.00am: Holy Communion (CW) 10.15am: Family Service and each Sunday at 10.00am in Minster Abbey 18 August Weddings at For other Catholic Services please Minster Parish Church 9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP) see the Minster Abbey entry below 10.00am: Morning Worship (CW) 2 June: David Hallam Minster Abbey and Gemma Crosby 25 August www.minsterabbeynuns.org 8 June: Lewis Clement 9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP) and Louisa Woodgate The Abbey Chapel is open for 10.00am: Holy Communion (CW) prayer throughout the day 14 June: Paul Gammon and Lucy Aylett Lauds: 8.30am Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am 22 June: Simon McNeill Mid day prayer 12.10pm and Nicola Williams Mid-week Services at St Mary’s Vespers 6.00pm Compline 7.50pm 29 June: Richard Case No Services in August (followed by Silent Prayer) and Genevieve Holden Funerals All our visitors, not only Christians at Minster Parish Church but people of all faiths and spiritual Baptisms 3 June: Audrey Johnstone at Minster tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ at Minster Parish Church Church and Cemetery (rule of St. Benedict) are warmly welcomed to join us in prayer, No Baptisms this month in our beautiful monastic chapel. 17 June: Patrick Osbourne at Minster Church and Thanet Crematorium
Minster Corps, The Salvation Army For further details contact: Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves Church & Community Centre 01843 822308 or 825178 A Christian Church and a Registered Charity No 214779 11 Tothill Street, Minster, Kent CT12 4AG & in Scotland SC009359 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9.30am Bumps & Babies 9.30am Parent & Toddlers 10.15am Keep Fit 9.15am Prayer Group 2.15pm Friendship Club 3.30pm Messy Church 2.00pm Home League (first Tuesday of the month) Sunday - 10.30am Family Worship (including Kids Church 11am) 6pm Evening Worship 30 Minster Matters August 2013
THE MEETING OF OLYMPIC TORCHES IN MINSTER Lyndsay Thacker with her Dad’s 1948 Torch and the Editor with his 2012 version
Catholic Parish of Ramsgate and Minster Congratulations to George Gabbett KHS George & Cheryl Gabbett moved to Cliffend from London five years ago. On Saturday, 1st June, at St.George's Cathedral, George was installed as a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. This spiritual & military Order was founded by Godfrey de Bouillon in 1099 to protect sites of Christian importance in the Holy Land. The work and members of the Order has varied over the centuries but currently there about 25,000 members worldwide in 50 Lieutenancies. Their present priorities are to fund educational facilities and social housing for the small number of Christians in the Holy Land in these difficult times under the direction of the Latin Patriarch, His Beatitude Fouad Twal. Further information about the Order can be found on the Internet, www.khs.org.uk
East Kent Times and Broadstairs Mail - Wednesday May 17th 1967
Do you recognise anyone in this picture? Especially, who’s the girl on the ‘Cat Walk’? This cutting has been given to us by a local resident who would like to try to find out more about the event and who the girl might be. Does she still live in the village? Who were the 2 ‘elderly ladies’ that appeared at the end of the show in Victorian costume? The text that accompanied the cutting reads:
‘About two dozen Minster women and girls were ‘models for a day’ on Saturday. They were taking part in a spring and summer fashion show at the Parish Hall, organised by the village’s Sports and Social Club to raise funds for a children’s playground. After displays of adult, teenage and children’s fashions the show ended with a tableau in which two elderly village women appeared in Victorian dress.’
Editor’s note: If it helps, you can view a larger version of this picture on our website at: http://minmatt.info/fashion August 2013 Minster Matters 31 TRADING STANDARDS rail, and now also by ship, bus and coach. Product recall of electrical items 59% of EU air travellers are unaware of their rights while travelling Advice: The Intelligence Team at Kent County Council’s Did you know if you travel by air and you are denied Trading Standards Service would like to raise awareness boarding, or if your flight is cancelled without notice or is amongst consumers of the importance of product recalls of subject to a more than five hour delay, you can ask for electrical items. reimbursement or rerouting? Over the past six years, there have been 266 recall 66% of EU citizens are not aware of their contractual notices for electrical items and the Electrical Safety Council rights when buying a transport ticket found that typically less than a fifth are ever repaired or Did you know that when you book your flight ticket returned. If these items are not returned for repair or online the final price must be clearly indicated on the first replacement, they can sometimes be associated with causing page? fires or personal injury. One in six Europeans suffers from a disability. One The Trading Standards Institute has information on its objective of the passenger rights legislation is to allow website concerning the latest recalls at disabled people and people with reduced mobility to have www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/advice/advice-recall- the same opportunities to travel as other citizens list.cfm Did you know if you are a passenger with a disability or The Electrical Safety Council also provides a free product reduced mobility, you have the right to free assistance checker tool on its website at www.esc.org.uk/recall to help before, during and after the flight? owners find out if an appliance has a fault. You also have the right to free assistance at the station Also from Trading Standards - Going on holiday soon? and on board when travelling by train? Do you know your rights? For more information: European Commission launches new passenger rights Ec.europa.eu/transport/themes/passengers/index_en.htm information campaign European Consumers Centre (ECC) Network can help you For the first time, millions of holiday-makers travelling in with questions and any other problems you may have as a the European Union this summer will be protected by consumer in Europe. comprehensive passenger rights whether travelling by air or www.ukecc.net 08456 04 05 03 [email protected] 32 Minster Matters August 2013 SIR ROGER GALE MP
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