Your Friendly Village Newsletter Issue Number 97 : October 2008 ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM) format and also to purchase a projector so as we are able to give presentations to residents at venues such as the Flower Show/Open Gardens and maybe other local village halls showing what we do and how we’ve gone about it. (All good for next years competition !!) We also wish to purchase some CD players, which we can then loan, to those who need them, to enable them to benefit from our efforts. Logo designed by Michael Birch Amy, Ray and the MM team have suggested to the Parish MINSTER WIN AN AWARD Clerk they would like to see this money donated to the AT THE KENT VILLAGE OF THE YEAR Christmas Light Appeal, if possible, but ultimately it will be a Parish Council decision, as they submitted the entry and the We are extremely pleased to inform our readers that cheque is in their name. Hopefully they can agree on what Minster village won the Communications category in the will become of it at their October Meeting, so we’ll let you recently awarded Kent Village of the Year Competition for know for sure next month if that is the case. 2008. Further to winning the above award I am sure I’ve said The lead judge for this category said “If I had to relocate, before that MM have been nominated for two further awards, Minster in Thanet would come top of the list. It has those being - KCC Kent Volunteer Awards for Volunteering everything going for it and is both a vibrant and inter-active Excellence 2008 and a RNIB Outstanding Achievement of community. Distributing Minster Matters on CD to blind and the Year Award 2008. partially sighted residents is quite a remarkable initiative. In This picture (2) summary, the judges said that Minster in Thanet has very shows yours truly at a good all round communications covering every format. photo-shoot in my back To improve on the communications we had at judging garden, by the Thanet time, we have since introduced a loose leaf booklet aimed Extra, and for those mainly at new residents, which we have aptly named who missed their article Minster’s Mine of Information, and which contains a list of they gave us quite a businesses, services, clubs and all manner of other things. To good write up about our obtain a copy please ask at the library, or email MM. efforts, although I Picture (1) below shows Amy Murray (MM), Parish thought the picture was Chairman, Cllr Dennis Neville, Parish Clerk, Kyla Lamb and way too big (thumbnail Ray Owen (MM) at Lenham Community Hall having just size would have been better) as I got a ribbing from all manner of residents after it appeared. The warden even tried to pass himself off as a BBC reporter, but fortunately he has a pretty distinctive voice. With the Kent Village of the Year Competition in mind, MM and the Parish Council are looking to enter all categories next year, so we’ll be asking for volunteers to help us win. You’ve been warned, so don’t go and hide, cos we’ll find you anyway !! Finally, with us mentioning the Christmas Lights earlier, may we take this opportunity to remind residents that they received the Certificate and a cheque for £250 for our efforts. won’t happen without volunteers to help put them up and take We have also been successful in obtaining a grant for them down. So come on, if you don’t do anything else to help

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Copies of the Agenda are Parish Office 821339 Copies of our Terms and Conditions available from the Clerk and are posted in the Old Schools: bookings via Library. Clerk to the Council is Mrs Kyla Lamb are available on request Jacque Sings 822053 and the Council Office is normally open from:- The Editors accept all advertisements, articles Village Hall: bookings via 9.30 am - 12 noon weekdays; and notices in good faith and actively Eric James 821744 tel: 821339 fax: 825269 encourage the support of the local traders and Village Hall phone: 822807 services. Email: [email protected] However, we cannot be held responsible for the MM Subscriptions November Meeting - Tuesday 4th quality of goods or services offered. Copies of the Magazine or CD are now Please mention the magazine when replying to available on subscription to all non Pavilion Hire advertisers. residents, worldwide. Note however that due to lack of recordable Recreation Ground Payments quoted below are in advance Suitable for parties, small weddings, space we do not copy our advertisers To a UK postal address :- information to the audio CD’s. Single Issue £1.50 children’s parties, etc. The magazine and CD are published eleven Annually (11 issues) £14.00 Seating for 60-70, times a year, at the beginning of each month, from February to December, inclusive. Costs to an overseas address are licensed bar available, Disclaimer: Views expressed herein are available on request, and we will be kitchen facilities. strictly those of their author and do not pleased to quote for this service. Our Ideal for all family occasions ! mailing details are shown elsewhere necessarily agree with those of the Editor Bookings via Parish Council Office and/or the editorial team. on this page. October 2008 Minster Matters 3 The ‘E’ Team EDITORIAL Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun ? It certainly seems to me that the months get shorter, as I am sure I have to write this column ever more frequently. Still it’s really nice to be able to voice my opinions on local matters when the need arises, and where better than M.W.C. Ray here. I have written again about the Good Neighbours Scheme we are (Minster Window Company) hoping to resurrect, see page 26 of this issue, which seems all the Property Maintenance more important at this time, when of late we have had a very poor Building Work police presence in the village, along with which it is nearing Christmas, Plastering * Rendering Amy a time when so many elderly people get forgotten and spend the festive season all alone. (Don’t let your neighbour be one of these) uPVC Windows & Doors I’ve also included a short piece about how the present credit uPVC Fascia, Soffits & Guttering squeeze is affecting us at MM. So after you’ve read it, as I’m sure Repairs to existing double glazing you will, be prepared that instead of an extra large bumper edition in Misted up sealed units replaced Brenda December the magazine might actually be thinner than it is now!! Garage Doors * Decking If you advertise with us, then please ensure you don’t fall behind with your payments as we can’t afford to give extended credit. If you don’t advertise with us, then why not ? Ours are definitely some of Call on the cheapest rates anywhere in Thanet and you will be helping us to Dave Eve stay afloat whilst probably increasing your own customer base, so we all stand to gain from it. 07979 525 257 You will have read on the front page about what we hope to achieve next, so let’s hope we can find the funding to make it all

T A happen, as so many are already benefiting from what we do now and KEAWAY ND PIZZA Diane A we would like to include those who don’t have that luxury at the H moment. ROLLED The ‘Mine of Information’ has been well received by everyone who has obtained a copy, and even though we are losing our main advertiser they too were impressed with what we were offering to Nora No 77 new residents. Copies are available through the library or via ourselves. PIZZA-PASTA Lost and Found: It seems from all the items that have been found (01843) 823091 No77 High St, Minster lately that we ought to start a regular slot for this, but until we do can I just point out that items found in the Rec are normally kept with the Restaurant and Takeaway Groundsman, or he passes them on to us at MM, items found in and Friday & Saturday Heather around the village are usually handed in at the library or Attwells. So if you’ve misplaced items such as keys, mobile phones, skate from 5.30pm boards, clothing etc. then these are the people to try as you may be pleasantly surprised to find that your valuables are waiting for you to reclaim them. Carpet Sue Finally, I think I’ll take myself up on the offer, of this being Specialists C.G. Waters somewhere I can voice my opinions, to just remind people YET AGAIN, that Carpets you never see dogs roaming the streets or wandering in the Rec on their own, but 39, Station Road, Birch- there are always plenty of “calling cards” left in the alleys and the Rec which to Vinyl's ington my mind just isn’t acceptable. So if you own a dog and you walk it in the village Tel: 01843 845085 make sure you clear up after it. I promise I will report anyone I see who doesn’t. Rugs That’s it - gripe over !!! Where’s Zac this month ? (Oh and I clear up after him !!) Laminate 7, Market Street, Floors Sandwich NICF Tel: 01304 613010 No obligation home visit Telephone us with your requirements

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Then with a collection from neighbours in Pett’s Mobile Gas Fires & Gas Now In Stock Crescent and also donations from the Royal British Legion, Mel Keeler and her parents Angela and Cohn, The Saddler donated the whole Halogen Lamps with Motion Sensor from 6.99 contents of their charity bottle which Julie and Yvonne counted every Complete Fireplace Suite inc Fire WOW 150.00 penny and was then rounded up by the Landlord. Complete Bathroom Suite Sink Bath Everything 198.95 On September 14th the bench was positioned outside the Pavilion. Twin Head Telescopic Halogen Floodlight 19.95 The bench looked splendid along with pink ribbons and balloons in Heavy Duty Lantern Torch with Battery 4.99 Breast Cancer tradition colours. Sue’s grandchildren officially unveiled Paving Slabs - 3 colours Riven 1.69 the bench by cutting the ribbons, then the balloons were released to Decking Boards 6” x 11/8” per metre 1.85 soar high in the afternoon sunshine as we toasted Sue’s memory with Fencing Panels - All types in stock champagne. Draper 2200w 230v Vacuum Blower/Mulcher 69.99 I felt she was smiling down on us all. Bags of Coal all sizes delivered Sue’s family thank everyone who donated towards the bench. All prices shown are inclusive of VAT Eve Tilbee GRAB A DEAL AND GET TO BRILLS WOOL REQUIRED Timber * Electricals * Plumbing Lil and Esther are really desperate for knitting wool, as their products Building Materials * Household Goods are proving ever more popular. Glass * Garden Furniture * Local Delivery If you have any wool you no longer require please leave it at No1 Molineux Road where it will be put to good use helping to R.J.BROADLEY raise funds for the Pilgrims Hospice. TREE SURGERY MINSTER RESIDENTS Boilers & Gas Appliances NCA & NPTC Introducing your local COR- Annual Servicing & All aspects of tree GI registered plumbing and Repairs heating engineer Central Heating Design & surgery Installation Reductions - Felling CPS Plumbing Complete Bathroom Pruning - Hedge Cutting - Planting Design & Installation Site Clearance - Woodchips & Logs & Heating All work Guaranteed £5 million Insurance 01843 589076 Fully Insured & 01843 825190 / 0780 127 3138 14, Cottington Road, Qualified Free Quotations Cliffsend Corgi Reg. No 203531 October 2008 Minster Matters 5 Community Warden, Steve Taylor At last some sunshine to cheer us all up. At the time of writing we have A.J.Cliffe & Sons finally got a bit of warm weather to hopefully shorten the winter months ahead. (Butchers) Ltd We are fast approaching the time for events like Halloween quickly followed by November 5th. Let’s make sure that both pass without any Forget the Summer problems, and I have made plans to be around for each of them. These should now taking be times for fun but we need to make sure that anything we do does not have Christmas Orders a negative reaction on others. Bronze Free Range Turkeys I’d like to draw to your attention to something that has been identified by Fresh Turkeys, Turkey Crowns, quite a few residents: Ducks, Geese, Gammon As you drive into Minster off of the roundabout, often there is a need to and ALL the trimmings indicate a left turn. Because the entrance to Somerfields is just a short distance away it is easy to forget or indeed the indicator has not had time to go back Canterbury House, to the off position. Drivers leaving Somerfields start to move out into the road. Monkton Road, Minster I know because this has happened to me and I thought it was worthwhile Tel: 01843 821288 reminding us all that this could lead to an accident. It’s one of the situations where no one is driving badly but due to circumstances the possibility of this occurring remains. P. HUMES So, my challenge to you is can you think of a slogan/poster that we could offer to KCC highways to consider? I bet there’s plenty of good ideas on this General Builder All types of work undertaken one so come on give me a call or pop your ideas into the neighbourhood centre Free estimates when you’re passing and help do your bit to improve community safety in Carpentry, Brickwork, Minster. Plastering, Tiling & Block Paving I was recently invited to give Minster Cubs some training for a 5-a-side football tournament they had entered and I must say how impressed I was Bathrooms Fitted Maintenance work with the youngsters who came along and would like to thank Akela for the opportunity. I’m told they had a really great time at the event and did Minster Tel: 01843 822990 proud. Well done you Cubs, keep up the good work. Mob: 07715 234185 As always I must ask everyone to be aware of any close neighbours who may need your help with shopping, or any welfare concerns you may have about them. I was recently called by concerned neighbours about an elderly resident who they hadn’t seen for a while and they were worried for her safety. After doing some checks we discovered that she had been taken poorly and was in hospital. I’m pleased to say she is now back at home, but it shows how Hair important it is to be aware of these situations. by Finally, I was also informed of a small dog that had run off and after putting the word about it was impressive to see so many residents put themselves out to look for it. I can report the dog was later found and returned Ian Barrie unharmed, to a very grateful owner, who wished to say a special thank you to everyone who became involved in the search. 73 High Street, It’s at times like these that it shows just what a great community minded lot you are. My thanks go to those people that contacted me. Take care of Minster, Ramsgate yourselves and let’s make sure we continue to make Minster a great place to 01843 821216 live and work. 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 6 Minster Matters October 2008 FLOWER SHOW AGM 8 pm Friday 17th October - Village Hall Committee Room All welcome - drinks and nibbles afterwards MINSTER BOWLS CLUB The final games of the outdoor season have been completed. Our members Tanning ŸWaxing ŸFacials ŸTinting have finished on a high and they are a credit to Minster Bowls Club. We had Massage ŸManicures ŸPedicures wins in two of the three finals of the Isle of Thanet Competitions. Nail Extensions ŸBody Wraps J. Snowdon, R. Foster, and L. Cooper won the Triples, Indian Head Massage N. Wilson, L. Cooper, A. Griffiths, and B. Davis won the Jubilee Pairs, Lash Extensions whilst R. Foster unfortunately lost by just three shots in the Singles. Our Clubs Finals were held on the same weekend. Gift Vouchers & The results were Winner Runner Up Treatment Packages available Free consultations Men’s Championship T. Elson Children’s parties Ladies Championship S. Pritchard P. Wooldridge Open 6 days a week Men’s Handicap M. Boston P. Fairbrass All Major credit cards accepted Ladies Handicap S. Arnold J. Thorp 70 High Street Men’s Pairs B. Trinder/ T.Elson A. Griffiths/ P. Smith Minster Ladies Pairs A. Gent/ M. Smith P. Wooldridge/ J. 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F For a free estimate In plain English, at your own pace. please call: Call Jackie on: 07723 084721 01843 223068 01843 228086 www.JackieRaines.co.uk email:[email protected] Minster Matters October 2008 7 Minster Ladies are to join ‘Africa Mercy’ for a month !!! Mercy Ships. Mobile Car Servicing & Repairs Bringing Hope and Healing..... Fully qualified motor mechanic Mercy Ships UK is a charity registered in the United Kingdom and is part 25 years experience of the family of Mercy Ships, a global charity, which has operated hospital ships Main Dealer trained in developing nations since 1978. Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the Very Reliable poor, mobilising people and resources worldwide. Rotary in the UK and Ireland Competitive Rates has supported the funding for their new ship Africa Mercy which is currently But not main dealer prices operating in Liberia. Mercy Ships provides free, specialised operations that Can work evenings & weekends save lives, improve quality of life and restore hope. They deal with amongst Phone Mark on 01843 835828 other things, Cataracts, Tumours, Cleft Palates, War Injuries and Dentistry. Africa Mercy is staffed by volunteers from over 40 nations, who raise their own finances to become a crew member, paying MOBILE towards the cost of living on board by way HAIRDRESSER of monthly crew fees. The average cost per Africa Mercy month is for a single person on board £375, For all your hairdressing needs, which includes mandatory insurance cover. and in the comfort of your own home It is because of these charges that Mercy Ships is able to provide medical care and development aid at an economic cost to the organisation and free of charge PHONE DIANE: to recipients. Rose Homewood (pictured right), and her friend Barbara 01843 840952 or 07842 427935 Copper (pictured bottom right) are spending the whole of November 2009 on board Africa Mercy in Liberia, and will be working as unpaid housekeepers. The running costs of From Perms to Cuts, Highlights to Sets, the ship are met by voluntary donations. Rose and Barbara Ladies, Gents and Children welcome. would appreciate any contributions to these costs as they would like to make a big donation in addition to paying their NORTHROP own way. DECORATING Any cheques should be made payable to: SERVICES “The Rotary Club of Margate” THANK YOU All Interior and For further information email [email protected] Exterior Work or telephone 01438 727800 Tiling, General Home Mercy Ships UK - The Lighthouse, 12 Meadway Court, Maintenance Stevenage, SG1 2EF. Garden Features Are You Missing House Keys? Local and Experienced Following the closure of Sunrise Estates, the agents still have a few keys. If you had been trying to sell your property through Sunrise Estates and you find Contact Paul or Tracey you have keys missing, please contact James Galbraith on 01843 825608. 01843 823646

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Pu Tel: 01843 821715 Clairvoyance Mob: 07891 861980 Reflexology Healing 8 Minster Matters October 2008 Councillor Mike Roberts MINSTER- IN- THANET WI. Coming to us highly recommended, September’s speaker, the writer Conservative Ward Councillor Martin Gurdon (and his lovely assistant, Brahms - a Brahma hen) lived up for Thanet Villages to expectations. His talk “Travels with my Chickens’ had members laughing throughout, and the queue to buy his books obviously exceeded his expec- You are most welcome to contact me with any issues or problems you may tations. have regarding Council matters Before the meeting closed, members were asked to think of ways in which we might help with the Big Tidy Up campaign, and also for suggestions for items to go Tel: 01843 595065 on our stall at the Christmas Fair. email: [email protected] Recently, members have also enjoyed the Sunshine Club outing to Doddington Place Gardens, our own Strawberry Tea, a visit to Kingswood WI for their Strawber- ry Tea, a fund-raising tea for the Paddington Project, and joined members from the area’s WIs at Quex for “Picnic in the Park”. Our Games Evening was a great success, with lots of fun and laughter. “Thank you” to our President, Marion Rose, and her husband Rodney, for opening up their home and garden for the event. Now, never mind the success of the Olympic Teams - Minster can boast its own medal winners: yes, Team WI! A Bat and Trap medal was light-heartedly presented to us by Viking WI following their defeat at August’s game, and they fully intend to win it back next year - we shall see! Guest Rooms Our next branch meeting will be at 7.30pm on 14th October in the Village from £59 per room per night Hall, when Alan Stockwell will talk on Puppets, Piers and Pantomimes. Self Catering from £190 per week MINSTER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS Durlock, Minster in Thanet, PANTO AT THE OPERA Kent CT12 4HD Directed by Dawn Ledingham This is a very funny superbly written fast paced panto with all your usual Tel: 01843 821219 suspects. www.durlocklodge.co.uk Roger Hobcraft as our obligatory dame and Terry Woods playing a very convincing villian. Plus we have Kimberly Gallagher and Laura Portainier in the two principal roles which is great, as for many years they have been in chorus and had small parts, M.G.GOOD but after their outstanding performances in Sex, Drugs, Rick and Noel they have ELECTRICAL earned the right to these roles. PLUMBING & BUILDING Please come and support your village panto, a huge effort is put in by so many SERVICES people, and if you’ve never been to one before, give it a go, it’s bound to make you 7b High Street, Minster laugh. DECEMBER 3rd - 6th MATINEE ON SATURDAY 6th. Contact Mick Tickets cost £5 Wednesday - on: 01843 823641 all other nights £6 adults and £5 children/OAP or: 07761 109171 To book please call 01843 822053.

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 are Ge neral Building absent Pressure wash service including Fully Insured - References on request Patios, Drives and Pathways Qualified carpenter Please call 01843 825293 October 2008 Minster Matters 9

SHE’S OFF TO INDIA Karen West, who is well known in the village through living and working in Minster, is off to Southern India in November for The White Stag six months. She will be doing aid work with the Salvation Army, Monkton 01843 823760 helping a variety of people and schemes. Karen and her sister Rachael’s fund raising sky jump has been fraught with weather problems but, hopefully and God willing, will happen before she goes. If you would like to support Karen, even if it’s just good wishes (although any donation or financial support would be very gratefully received), she will be around the village until then, or on-line at: [email protected]. Also a big thank you to Village Pub and Restaurant everyone who has already donated to her trip. MINSTER MAYHEMS PROBABLY Maypole & Morris New Dancers Required THE BEST Interested ? Then come along to one of our practise sessions which we hold CARVERY in the Old Schools on Friday evenings between 5.15 and 6.30 during school term time. Dancing out at Village events and by invitation at a variety of places IN THANET including Broadstairs Folk Week, Hop Hoodening at Canterbury and the Deal Maritime Folk Festival Sunday Carvery 12 noon - 4 pm

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ARCHIES FISH & CHIPS in Minster High Street Eat In or Take Away Using our Restaurant ? Bring your own Wine - No Corkage Charge Lunchtime Specials Every Day - Eat In - only £4.75 per person Tel: (01843) 822268 Opening Times:- Mon - Sat 11.30am ‘til 9.30pm (inc Bank holidays) 10 Minster Matters October 2008 QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH THE CREDIT SQUEEZE PROFFESSIONAL AND HOW IT IS AFFECTING MM We here at MM Towers rely solely on revenue from advertisers to keep the magazine afloat and in print, however with the present David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP credit crunch not only affecting local businesses, they in turn are also affecting our income. All forms of Services and Treatments We have lost two advertisers this month with another regular available for Foot and Nail care pulling their advertisement in November and also from the November issue we will not have the backing of Colebrook Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe, Sturrocks full back page. Ingrown nails, Nail deformities, Losing this will leave a huge hole in our monthly income and Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal Nail infections, Verruca’s, may mean that by Christmas we will have to cut back on the Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare number of pages we produce and even forego our two colour issues, until hopefully things improve and we can get another estate agent We provide personal and reliable treatment in the comfort to take it on, or Colebrooks decide to come back onboard. of your own home, nursing or residential care home or So we are desperately looking for a backer or backers to come hospital to our rescue, and take on the back page, to enable us to continue offering you the quality of product that we produce now. Day, evening, weekend appointments available by ar- It has been suggested that perhaps we ought to introduce a rangement small annual charge to all households for the magazine, but I know Tel: 01843 866601 that this could cause us untold headaches and maybe we wouldn’t Mob: 07749 999584 be any better off, as I can guarantee we wouldn’t then be delivering it to every home in the village, as there will always be those who don’t wish to pay and those who don’t have the means to, even if they’d like to. So, as far as I am concerned this idea is a non-starter and we will have to seriously look at other ways to procure regular funding. Wish us luck !!!!

Recently, the media has picked up on the idea that switching to a vegetarian lifestyle would reduce the effects of global warming. Though the situation is more complicated than that, paying attention to where the food on your plate comes from can benefit the environment. Eco-Tip: Whether or not going completely vegetarian is the right choice for you (or the environment), balance out your weekly menu with one or two vegetarian meals and choose locally sourced meats and vegetables when you can to cut down on those food miles.

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Dear Minster Matters, I refer to the Thanet Earth declaration printed in the September issue of MM. In the declaration it clearly states that half of the total water requirement for the site will be collected from the roofs of the greenhouses and stored in reservoirs. Also that Thanet earth will have ‘no impact’ on the local water supply. How can this be ? If the water collected from the roofs would normally have gone into the ground and therefore into the local water supply. I am informed that an inch of rain falling over an acre of land produces approximately 22,000 gallons of water, multiply this by the area of roofs then by the rainfall in inches and this will add up to quite a considerable amount of water, even taking into Travel Insurance account evaporation and plant absorption, when rain falls on crops. Dear Customers In the words of the famous Sir Terry Wogan - “Is it me”? Some of you, and ALL 821291 Paul Willins. West Ham supporters will NB: Are there any geologists out there who can describe the possible effects on chalk when deprived of water from rainfall ? know about the collapse of XL Leisure, Britain’s 3rd largest package tour operators, leaving 21 aircraft grounded MM note: The glasshouses are eventually expected to cover a total of 91 hectares according to Thanet Earths own website, and some 67,000 travellers stranded. which equates to 225 acres under glass, so according to the above DON’T WORRY !!! calculation that’s 4,950,000 gallons of water per inch of rain POST OFFICE TRAVEL INSURANCE that won’t then be available to our local water supply, plus Thanet offers this cover as standard Earth say this will see them through the whole summer, however, as they intend to operate 365 days a year the rest must then surely come from what’s then left of our dwindling local supply, which if TDC get their way will only be exacerbated even further if the China Gateway phases 2 and 3 get the go ahead.

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Your Letters...... GREENSTREET JOINERY Ltd In reply to Editors Comments re Alcohol at the Flower Show To stop selling alcohol at the Flower Show would make it much easier to enforce We specialise in a no alcohol rule, but why should we just because of 2 or 3 idiots who bring in their own drink. custom made The people running the bar keep to the underage drinking laws and the main Staircases - Doors offender this year was 18!! I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Neil Harrop and his band of Windows - Kitchens volunteers for running the bar and donating £500 towards the cost of the show. It & Conservatories would be nice for the bar staff and committee to concentrate on their jobs rather than contact: have to become bouncers and security staff when offenders’ families could do that for Simon Greenstreet us. Karen Brazil, Vice Chair - Flower Show (01843) 823035 Grateful thanks to family and friends for all the cards, flowers, love and support on the death of Graham. He was a very brave and humorous man and we miss him so much. From Mary Lord and family

Gloria Thank you to all my friends and neighbours, for all the lovely cards, presents and & wonderful floral arrangements, that I was given for my recent 80th birthday. Teresa Also thank you to all who were able to attend the party, arranged by Jacque and 79 High Janet, which completed a wonderful weekend. Street Again, many thanks to you all, Peggy Monkhouse Minster Thanet We had a COFFEE MORNING here at Number 33 Tothill St. and raised £220 Fresh coffee for Kent Midwives in Ethiopia of which my daughter is one. Thank you to everyone Speciality teas who supported us. Mary Lord Delicious cakes I would like to thank all the people in Minster who completed my questionnaire Sandwiches for my Geography Coursework. Thanks to you, I have almost 50 questionnaires for Light lunches it, a good number for the size of the village. I would also like to thank the Post Office and Ben’s Supermarket for allowing me to put my questionnaires in there. Bacon rolls Ciaran Stoddart ...and all the gossip! Custom Installation Services Summer Opening Hours Interior Specialist Est 25yrs Mon to Sat: 8.30am - 4pm Kitchens and Bathrooms Sunday: 9.30am - 1pm from 3D design to completion Professional Advice Sinks, taps, worktops Pawfection and appliances installed Laminate flooring, wall & floor tiling, Dog Grooming Service plastering, ceilings, lights, All Breeds Welcome carpentry & plumbing Kind Professional Service For a Free no obligation quote contact: Fully Insured Andrew or Janet Martin Professionally Trained Phone/Fax: 01843 822671 Gemma & Sandie 69 High Street www.customIS.co.uk Minster, CT12 4AB Fully insured 01843 825841 All installations guaranteed October 2008 Minster Matters 13

VILLAGE SHOPS A photograph album about Minster shops was put together in the year 2000 by Don Wilks. This was very interesting to read. Since the year 2000 this album now proves to be very interesting in another way. Do you remember: The Village Kitchen, Salvation Army shop, Minster Meubles, Minster Hardware, Mini Market, Richmonds, Colebrook & Sturrock, Cliffords Glass, Pearson & Gore, Style by Penny, Minster Saddlery, Pet shop, Perfection Florists, Sunrise Estates, Village Taxis, Candipidy or Printing and Copy shop. All of these businesses have one thing in common - they’re gone !! Excluding the Village Bakery (which now only opens on a Saturday) that is 17 businesses closed in 8 years! Next time you pop to one of the shops because you forgot something ‘in town’, please stop and think when you last used it. Your village shops are constantly fighting for survival, they try to provide you with the goods you need at reasonable prices, they have to compete with the ‘big boys’. They provide a service you don’t get elsewhere, home deliveries, sponsorships, raffle prizes, people who care and worry about you, people willing to listen and just have a chat. Your shops are a constitution. I can only comment on the things we do at Attwells, we display posters for lost and found plus various village events. We sell tickets for the School fireworks, Flower Show Celeidh plus various dances and we provide a pick up point for Playhouse tickets. Our yard is used for decorating and storing over 40 Christmas trees each year, we donate prizes for local charities, we have petitions in the shop for you to sign when needed, we collect dog and cat food and money all year for rescue animals, we support the Flower Show Computer Installation & Repair in many ways, we organise Late Night Shopping, we’ve had various collections for many deserving causes and much much more. Web Design & Hosting All of the shops do their bit for the community and the village would Tuition available suffer if they were not there. on most popular packages Your shops are your village - it’s been said before and I’ll re-iterate “If you don’t use them, you’ll lose them!!” 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE 17 shops in 8 years, a fact, it’s your choice. 01843 821243/07739 486707 Karen Brazil www.minster.net

RUBBISH REMOVAL AND FLY-TIPPING The law now states that if you have any of your rubbish removed and it ends up being fly-tipped, you could be held responsible and fined. When dealing MB BUILDING & with waste removal services or tradesmen where rubbish will be generated (e.g., LANDSCAPING builders plumbers, gardening contractors), always ask for a valid waste carrier’s license. Householders should follow these 4 simple steps to protect yourselves SERVICES and the environment. Extensions * Refurbishments 1. Ask for their waste carrier registration number Loft and Garage Conversions 2. Check the number with the Environment Agency on 08708 506506 Property Maintenance and Repairs or www2.environment-agency.gov.uk/epr/search.asp 3. Keep a note of all the information you receive from the waste collector/ Block Paving * Turfing * Decking tradesmen. Garden Clearance * Fencing 4. If they’re not registered, don’t use them. Inform Clean Kent of the rogue Water Features trader immediately by calling 0845 345 0210. PC Mick Wright, County Watch Liaison Officer Professional and Reliable Service Fully Insured Free Quotations AMBER’S ADVICE Give Chris a call on: Breathe Less! A deeply relaxed person breathes only 5-8 times 07883 065740 a minute. Slow down your breathing to relax. 29 Watchester Lane, Minster 14 Minster Matters October 2008

Jack Hulks produce he grew in the garden or on one of his several allotments. He also kept rabbits and chickens and swept Jack was born in Hoath in 1925, the 5th child of 7. chimneys, and cut and sold firewood. In later years many Soon after he was born the family moved to Chislet will remember Jack selling vegetables, cut flowers and where he spent most of his formative years. Jack’s bedding plants when he lived in Monkton Road. family life was strongly linked to the land. His dad was a Jack also quietly supported developments in Minster. shepherd and Jack started work on the farm aged 13 as All 3 of his children went to Minster school and as PTFAs a ‘rooker boy’ scaring birds. His favourite work was with developed Jack became involved in their activities, includ- horses on the land and this love of horses and farming ing building the swimming pool. As he found more time, stayed with him all his life. having grasped the opportunity for early retirement, he After the war Jack moved to Monkton with his par- became involved with the setting up of the Minster ents and in 1947 married Marjorie and began married life Museum, and his familiarity with country life and simple in Minster. He was still working on the land but, when living was invaluable when old artefacts were donated. Vinson’s farm was sold, he moved to work for KCC Indeed the University of Kent recorded him describing highways department, rising from a road worker to Clerk the use of some farming tools as a part of their research. of Works. We have memories of him clearing snow (the Jack also was instrumental in forming the Civic Society overtime paid for our holidays), and working on the and belonged to the Horticultural Society, taking the greatest interest in vegetables but also enjoying visiting gardens across the county and further afield. Jack was a willing worker and enjoyed keeping other people’s gar- dens tidy and also quietly and sensitively provided trans- port for local people to go to medical appointments, delivered ‘Meals on Wheels’ and was a good friend to many. Sadly Jack gradually succumbed to Parkinson’s Dis- ease and Dementia after successfully fighting cancer! In his final years he gave up driving but, with Marjorie’s support and dedication, he still managed to walk to church, get his pension and go shopping right up until he sadly went to spend his final 2 years at Ashcroft House. His funeral that he attended on a farm cart drawn by a working Clydesdale Horse, was a tribute to a good man straightening of roads around Eastry, Deal, Dover, and and a celebration of a good life. Sandwich. Many thanks to the many people, who attended, sent Jack and Marjorie lived in Minster all their married cards, made donations to the Parkinson’s Society and had life. Jack was always a keen gardener, his main crops so many kind things to say about Jack. Jack was a quiet being vegetables, and to supplement the family income he and private man but if he became your friend he was a grew vegetable plants for sale and sold some of the friend for life. ESTABLISHED N.P. ELECTRICALS BS7671 QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Over 30 years experience Part ‘P’ Registered Electrical installer * New roofs * Roof Repairs * All electrical work undertaken from a * Restoration Work * replacement socket to a full house rewire * Free Estimates* Inspection and testing service available. * All work guaranteed * Free Quotations, Competitive Prices. Freephone: 0800 7 31 31 52 Quality workmanship guaranteed Mobile: 07957 42 42 47 Tel: Nic Morling 01843 825094 October 2008 Minster Matters 15

CHINA GATEWAY PUBLIC MEETING Gary Thomas, Chairman of CPRE Kent has written a strong CHINA GATEWAY letter to the Secretary of State, Hazel Blears, to lobby for a All Welcome public enquiry into the so-called 'China Gateway' development. The following is a snippet from that letter, which can be Tuesday 7th October read in full on the MM website (follow link from homepage) 7pm, Minster Village Hall "We consider that the potential scale of employment devel- opment envisaged at Manston Business Park will have implica- Developers want to build a massive warehousing tions beyond Thanet District and would be contrary to the South site for Chinese goods in the heart of Thanet’s East Plan. We therefore ask that this application be called-in to countryside, changing the face of Thanet forever. allow a public inquiry to examine these wider issues in detail." This follow-up to an earlier letter expresses deep concerns Hear the concerns - Have your say. about the traffic implications of the China Gateway proposals and what it means for freight transport on Kent's already con- PUBLIC PROTEST gested roads. PHASE 1 CPRE Kent calls for a public enquiry on the grounds that CHINA GATEWAY Thanet District Council: does not have sufficient information to make a robust and objective judgement on the planning Thursday 9th October application in accordance with the requirements of the Local Plan; seem to be politically committed to major employment 5pm, outside TDC Offices, expansion at Manston Business Park, and consequently may Cecil Street, Margate lack objectivity in considering objectors concerns; and is too close to the proposal. Stand united with those concerned before Full Council goes ahead at 6pm The China Gateway Planning application will go before the Full Council on Thursday 9th October at 6pm, at TDC Offices, For more info call 01843 604253. Cecil Street, Margate. China Gateway Campaigners are urging members of the public to contact their local councillor (or all of LOCAL ROAD CLOSURES & WORKS them if possible!) before this date with their concerns regarding the proposed development. The decision whether or not this CLOSURE development gets approval is now down to them so it is impera- EBBSFLEET LANE tive they are aware of the publics’ concerns. If you’re not sure between its junctions with who your local councillor may be details can be found on the Grinsell Hill and Sandwich Road Thanet District Council website at due for closure from 29th September for 8 weeks www.thanet.gov.uk/council__democracy/cllrs_democracy__el ections/councillors.aspx. EXTENDED WORKS If you would like to know more about the issues Sandwich Road, Pegwell Bay surrounding this controversial project, campaigners have set up from The Sportsman Public House to Ebbsfleet Lane a factual website with all you need to know including a Forum Major works in connection with proposed Wind Farm where you can post your own comments and view others. Two way Traffic Light control Please visit www.saynotochinagate.co.uk for more information Expected completion date 22/02/2009 or e.mail Amy Murray at [email protected]. “Best of luck if you work in the Sandwich direction !!” ENVY Unisex Hairdressers (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 October 2008

MOBILITY SCOOTER In case some of you aren’t yet aware, the village has been gifted an electric mobility scooter for use by villagers or their relatives on a short term loan basis. This scooter was given by the family of Sue Lovelock (see page 4), in her memory and we thank them for this kind gesture. Peking & Cantonese Cuisine Minster Matters has taken it onboard to organise the loaning, of this vehicle, Chinese Restaurant to residents or their relatives, for use whilst here in the village. & Take Away There are no set charges, but whether you have it for a day a week or the maximum loan period of one month we ask that you consider making a personal 2 Monkton Road, Minster donation, amount to be of your own choosing, towards its maintenance and upkeep. Persons wishing to loan the scooter will be expected to sign a contract with 01843 822371 us, to ensure they understand the terms of its use and their responsibilities whilst it is their care. A La Carte & Buffet Menu Available Further in depth details and a copy of the contract can be found on the village Delivery Service £1.00 Delivery Charge on Every Order website at www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk Minimum Order £10.00 within 3 mile radius To enquire about loaning this vehicle, please either email the MM Editor at [email protected] or phone him on 07914 623 287 OPENING HOURS Sunday 12noon - 2.00pm A NEW SERVICE FOR THE OVER 50’s 5.30pm - 11.00pm Monday - Wednesday 5.00pm - 11.00pm A new service to support people over the age of 50 to live independently and Thursday - Saturday 12noon - 2.00pm promote healthy, active ageing is available in Thanet. The Department of Health 5.00pm - 11.30pm funded, Kent County Council managed service has employed a Community Information & Liaison Assistant (CILA). The CILA has put together a “Who Can Help Me?” directory that contains information on a range of subjects from equipment to benefits, support groups to care services. The directory is available for anyone to consult and is located in the 8 local libraries, 3 local Age Concern day centres, Trinity Resource Centre, Community Cafe in Ramsgate, Tesco Extra Broadstairs, and the WRVS tea bar at the QEQM hospital. Other locations will be added in the near future. The information is also available on www.kent.gov.uk/invoke. The CILA is also able to format and deliver health promotion services or sign post to other organisations. A Care Navigator (CN) has also been employed, and offers a free one-to-one service with home visits to offer guidance on obtaining the correct information and appropriate help that will allow people to make informed choices as to which solution best fits their needs or problems. For further information, please contact: Astrid Brenton (CILA) on 01843 590935/ 07525 655043 or email [email protected] Lindsey Thomas (CN) on 01843 592406/ 07896 561150 KENS BIKES or email [email protected] Want your bike repaired or Both can be contacted by post at serviced? Foresters Hall, Meeting Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9RT We collect and return - FREE in your area Repair price “Up Front” 24hr Turn-round A Professional Service 26/28 Eaton Road, Margate 01843 221422 inc Eve’s and Sundays (Same Owner for 30 years) October 2008 Minster Matters 17

COMPUTER CORNER

The English language has a whole new set of words these days; most of us call it “computer jargon”. Kids today speak a very different language than we did when we were young (and I’m only 35!!). New words appear on an almost daily basis and I wonder whether even Bill Gates himself can keep up. I’m a great believer in plain English, so for this month’s piece I’ve translated some basic computer terms into some- thing a little bit friendlier. HARDWARE: Any physical mechanical part such as a printer, mouse The Saddler or keyboard. SOFTWARE: Programs or instructions that run on your computer to 7 Monkton Road, Minster make it work and do clever things. Word and Excel are examples of computer software. 01843 821331 DISK DRIVE: Places on your computer through which information is collected or recorded, such as the slots where you put in a CD or floppy Where A Warm Welcome disk. HARD DISK: An area inside your computer that keeps hold of from Jan & Mick information and instructions permanently, even when the computer is awaits you switched off. OPERATING SYSTEM: This manages all of your computer’s central Good Food, Local Real Ales activities, such as what happens when you turn it on. Windows XP and Vista are operating systems. Bat & Trap (Pitch for Hire) USB: The small rectangular plug at the end of perhaps your printer Pool Table lead or camera lead. It’s the computer’s version of a 3 pin electrical plug. Sponsors of Saddlers USB PORT: The socket on your computer that a USB needs to plug Sunday Football Team into. FILE: A letter, music track, picture or other item stored on your Regular Disco’s computer. Open all day on Friday, Saturday & Sunday FOLDER: Places on your computer to organise and keep your FILES. with normal hours Monday to Thursday HYPERLINK: When using the internet, this is a word or picture on your screen that you can click on to take you to a different internet page. MP3: Usually a music track that can be played on an MP3 Player or iPod. OK, so the above terms may seem quite basic to some people. For those of you who are more technically minded, try these ones for size: “Dolly the Sheep”, “Woot”, “Core Dump”, “Chips and Salsa”, “Memristor”, “Linkrot”, “Tele-immersion” and “Bit Stuffing”. Honestly, if there is anyone out there who knows straight away what all these mean, then we really do need to have a chat! Jackie Raines Mobile Office Services www.jackieraines.co.uk

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IMPORTANT CHANGE OF MM DEADLINE DATE!! Please bear in mind the new deadline when submitting articles or advertisements for the magazine. If you would like to submit anything for the next month’s issue please make sure Minster Matters receive this by the 3rd Friday of the preceding month at the very latest Many thanks MM Editorial Team. Social Housing – Do You Want To Live In Minster ? Minster Parish Council (MPC) is intending to compile a list of villagers who would like to be considered for social housing, when and if such housing should become available in the village. MPC anticipate that this will initially occur once the H2B site (off Monkton Road) is under construction. If you live in the village, or have previously lived here but have moved out because of housing costs, then please contact MPC with a short résumé of your reasons for wishing to apply for social housing. Please understand that this does not necessarily mean that you will be eligible, as this particular list is solely for the use of MPC and is not the District Council’s “recognised housing list”. Skin Care and Associated Therapies Decisions on the allocation of any social housing ultimately remain with * Unisex Salon * Late Evenings ‘til 9pm Thanet District Council (TDC), but MPC intend to use their list, to do all * Gift Vouchers * Semi Permanent Make-up they can, to help ensure that any social housing that becomes available in * Dermal Fillers * Slimming Treatments the village, is prioritised so that it is initially offered only to residents of * Nail Treatments * Holistic Treatments Minster or to people who originate from here, but have been forced to move * Bio Sculpture Gel Nails * Oxygen Therapy away, due to the cost of property in the village. * Dermalogica Treatments * Micro Dermabrasion * Waxing/Tinting/Make-up * Pregnancy Massage If you are keen to be considered for social housing within the village, * Non-Surgical Face Lift * LED Light Therapy MPC suggest that, initially, you contact the TDC housing department, * Colonic Irrigation * Chiropractor informing them of your wish to be housed in Minster, after which send the * Skin Tag/Red Vein/Milia Removal same information to Minster Parish Council to add to their list, so they too *Spa Days & Exclusive Parties are aware of your wishes and may be able to help you when properties are Open: Mon 9am - 3pm • Tues/Wed 9am - 5pm being allocated. Thurs/Fri 9am - 9pm • Sat 9am - 5pm Please send your short résumé to 10/12 Cuthbert Road, Westgate-on-Sea Minster Parish Council, Library & Neighbourhood Centre, 4A Monkton 01843 831882 Road, Minster CT12 4EA Email: [email protected] Remember – They can’t help you if they don’t know !! Love Your Lawn

Home-made Curries Now just down the road! UK’s Largest Super tasting Curries, Lawn Care Company frozen by the portion, made with 75A local naturally grown produce. No Contract : All our meat is outdoor reared, Simply pay-as-you-go from Chandler & Dunn. All vegetables are preferably organic, Weed Kill * Fertilisation * and if not then insecticide free. Aeration * Moss Control * Available at many farm shops! Scarification * Why not buy direct from us: Ebbsfleet Lane, Minster CT12 5DL Costs less than DIY www.greenthumb.co.uk Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: For a free no obligation lawn 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. analysis & quote call Saturday : 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. 0800 0111 222 Tel: 01304 619 858 20 Minster Matters October 2008 MARGATE FC - ‘SUPERDRAW’ £25, and a consolation prize of £10. MISA (Margate Independent Supporters Association) is organis- Also a member’s chosen birth date could also win a big cash ing a weekly lottery called “Superdraw” that will help fund the club prize between £100 and a massive £5,000 in the Accumulator Jackpot. and, through the generosity of MISA, will also see donations to the There are no weekly coupons to complete and there is no need to Rainbow Children’s Ward at the QEQM hospital at Margate. claim as all winners are notified immediately. MISA has agreed that all the profit made from Superdraw during You will be able to join Superdraw at Attwell’s Newsagents in the month of October will be donated to the Rainbow Ward, as well the village where there will be application forms available from as a regular monthly donation. Karen and Clive and you will be able to pay your weekly subscrip- Superdraw costs just £1 per week to enter. You will receive 10 tions over the counter. unique numbers that will be entered into each week’s draw and If you require any further information, please contact payment is received for cash prizes of First Prize £500, four prizes of Cliff Egan on 07894 000273. MINSTER FOOTBALL CLUB

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Editors note: Again, as I said about the Bowls Club results, Christian names would be nice - so much more personal MINSTER WEIGHT WATCHERS If you’ve over indulged on your summer holiday, or want to get into the little black dress for Christmas, or just feel the need to lose a few pounds, then why no join our Weight Watcher meeting in Minster? The class meets every Wednesday from 6:30 - 7:30pm at the Old Schools, opposite the Village Hall. There is free registration from 24th August - 25th October and if you buy a monthly pass (£17.95), then you’ll get a free starter pack worth £9.95. If you’d like some help to lose those unwanted pounds, then please come along and join us. I really look forward to meeting you! For further details, please contact Becca Clarke 07847 065 557 or email: [email protected]

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Dr. Stephen Ladyman Advance Notice Christmas Card Making “Soup on Wednesday” There will be a card making Member of Parliament for South Thanet will start again on session coming soon to Wednesday 5th November Minster Library Ash, Broadstairs, Cliffsend, 11.30am - 1.00pm Quick and easy cards to make. East Stourmouth, Elmstone, in the Date to be arranged. Kingsgate, Manston, Minster, Old Schools Look out for posters in the library. Preston, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Sholden, Staple, Wingham, ANIMAL SERVICE Woodnesborough, Worth. St Mary’s Church, Minster Find out more at: www.souththanetlabour.org.uk 10am, Sunday 5th October Contacting your MP: All animals and their responsible Dr. Stephen Ladyman: owners welcome! St Francis of Assisi House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA WANTED - ROOM TO RENT South Thanet Constituency Office Room required for up to 6 months 28, Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6EE Professional person from large local reputable company Tel: 01843 852696; Fax: 01843 852689 looking for a room for Mon - Thurs only e-mail:[email protected] References can be provided. Web site: www.steveladyman.labour.co.uk Contact Bill on 07920 494 232 An MP’s Surgery is held every week or email: [email protected] Please phone for an appointment MINSTER CHURCH OF ENGLAND Appointments are available every Friday from PRIMARY SCHOOL 4pm in the Constituency Office, Ramsgate. Additional surgeries are held once a month on a September 2008 Saturday morning in one of the villages or towns SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL VACANCY of the constituency and are advertised locally. H E L P !! Dr. Ladyman will visit the elderly, disabled and OUR CHILDREN NEED YOU! people without transport at their homes if preferred. Do you think you would like to be our school crossing patrol person? Sadly our lovely “Lollipop Lady” Pat has left us for pastures MPG CARPET CLEANING new. Do you think you would like to fill her coat? At Last! The position involves seeing the children across Monkton Carpet Cleaning brought into the 21st Century! Road by Ben’s Supermarket before school from 8.30am to Are you put off by the thought of wet carpets, 9.15am and after school from 3.15pm to 3.45pm. Training and not being able to walk on them for hours and high visibility clothing will be provided. after being cleaned? Now that's a thing of the past, If you think you or someone you know would like to be our thanks to a brand new carpet maintenance system. “Lollipop” person come and visit us. For more information Our system is completely dry, and there is never and an application form please contact the school office on a time when your room is out of bounds. telephone number 821384. You can actually walk on your carpets Wendy Stone, Head Teacher during and immediately after being cleaned. Our products are environmentally friendly, HOME LIBRARY SERVICE pH balanced 5.5, and with no harsh chemicals, If you live in Kent and are unable to visit a library due to ill health are completely safe for children and pets. or disability, your local library may be able to arrange a home delivery service for you. There’s no sticky residues left behind as with other An initial visit will be organised to discuss your tastes and cleaning systems, which attract the dirt back again. requirements, library staff will select suitable materials for you and Seeing is believing! a volunteer will drop your books and collect previous consignment It’s easy, fast, safe, convenient, and it works! at agreed intervals. UPHOLSTERY cleaning service also available. All volunteers are supplied with Kent Libraries & Archives identification cards Ring now for a quote on: Minster Library volunteers usually visit on a 01843 833707 or 07966 288326 Thursday afternoon every two weeks. More details available at library or please ring 821442 October 2008 Minster Matters 23 Church News and Service Times St Mildred’s The Salvation Army Catholic Church 11 Tothill Street, Minster Captain Fiona Barnett St. Mary’s the Virgin, Minster 9, St Mildred’s Road, 821340 Rev. Bob Coles, 821250 822308 *Services at St Mildred’s Church Salvation Army Hall Sunday Services In 825178 OCTOBER Wednesday: 12 noon, Mass 5th October *PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING Weekly Programme 9am: Holy Communion (BCP) Mass each Wednesday in Parish All events take place in the 10am: Animal Service Church at 12 noon. All other New Salvation Army Church, 6.30pm: Evensong Masses to be held at Minster Youth and Community Centre Abbey until further notice. For 12th October 9am: Holy Communion (BCP) further information please contact: Sunday 10am: Holy Communion (CW) Fr. Stephen Fisher, St Ethelbert’s Jigsaw (Sunday School) Church, Ramsgate 11.00am – 12.00pm 19th October (01843) 592071. Morning Family Service, 11am – 12pm 9am: Holy Communion (BCP) Evening Service, 6pm – 7pm 10am: Morning Worship Minster Abbey 26th October Monday Sundays: 10 a.m* Mass 9am: Holy Communion (BCP) Baby Group 10am: Holy Communion (CW) Weekdays: 8.15 a.m. Mass (Mum’s and babies under 6 months), Daily: Chapel open all day for 10am – 11.30am private prayer Friendship Club Mid week service at St Mary’s Compline (night prayer) 7.50 p.m. (Over 50’s), 2.15pm – 3.30pm Wednesdays 10.30am *Changed from 8.30am to 10am until further notice. Tuesday St Mary Magdalene, Monkton Parents and Tots, 9.30am – 11.30am Sunday Services In Minster Abbey OCTOBER www.minsterabbeynuns.org Wednesday Keep Fit, 10.15am – 11.15am 5th October The Abbey Chapel is open for Home League 10.15am: Holy Communion (CW) prayer throughout the day (Ladies over 50), 2.00pm – 3.45pm Pilates, 6.30pm-7.30pm 12th October Lauds: 7.30am 10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP) & 7.30pm - 8.30pm Mass 8.15am, Sunday 8.30am (for details ring Becky on 0788 7560957) 19th October Mid day prayer 12.10pm 11.00am: Holy Communion at Vespers 6pm Thursday Methodists Compline 7.50pm 13+ Youth Club (followed by Silent Prayer) 26th October (13-17 year olds), 7.30pm - 9pm 10.15am: Family Service All our visitors, not only Christians Friday but people of all faiths and spiritual 7up Youth Club Baptisms tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ (7-10 year olds), 5.30pm – 6.30pm at Minster Parish Church: (rule of St. Benedict) are warmly Adventurers Youth Club 24th August: Nancy Stone welcomed to join us in prayer, in (10 – 12 year olds), 7pm – 8.30pm 31st August: Phoebe Gilbert our beautiful monastic chapel. 7th September: Henri Ringrose Saturday There are events happening on most Weddings Saturdays please see other pages of Funerals: at Minster Parish Church: Minster Matters for details. 28th August: Jack Hulks (83) 23rd August: Clare Bushell & at Minster Church Gavin Wright Salvation Army telephone number for the and Thanet Crematorium 6th September: Emma Dondi & new building is 01843 825178 3rd September: Graham Lord (73) Sam Smith For more information please visit the at Minster Church 13th September: Anna Orpwood & website and Thanet Crematorium Mark Hobbs www.salvationarmy.org.uk/minster 24 Minster Matters October 2008

BREATHE EASY THANET BLOOD DONOR SESSION Minster-in-Thanet 1st Thursday of every month The next Blood Donor session in (Evening) WI 2.00pm - 4.00pm Minster NEXT MEETING The Racing Greyhound will be on Friday 10th October 227 Hereson Road, Ramsgate at the Village Hall Tuesday14th October For further information please First session 1330 - 1600 Village Hall 7.30pm contact the Second session 1700 - 1930 Our speaker will be Alan Stockwell Specialist Respiratory Nurse Team who will tell us all about Tel: 01843 255 335 Minster & Monkton “Puppets, Piers and Pantomimes” SATURDAY MARKET Royal British Legion New members and visitors 11th October, Women’s Section will be made very welcome 10.00am to 12 noon, Monday 13th October 7.30pm “Coffee and Chat Morning” Old Schools Thursday 16th October from 10-12am. “A picture made with poppies” Come and join us for Village Hall Committee Room Bingo Speaker or Quiz Coffee and a Chat Everyone welcome Raffle prizes needed For further information call Ann on 821152 Minster and Monkton for all meetings Horticultural Society For further information MINSTER SENIORS Miriam Smith 822589 Royal British Legion Club Ladies and Gents MINSTER BADMINTON Come and join us for a “Cuppa” and Chat WINE & WISDOM Bingo - Raffles Wednesday 15th October Friday 14th NOVEMBER - EVERY WED 2pm - 4pm. Village Hall 7.30pm All welcome. 7.30pm At Minster Village Hall For further info phone 823782 Mrs. Joan Cordwell Don Wilks will give a talk titled Pit your wit against Minster’s “Larger Than Life” finest! THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Flowers, insects and animals Only £5 a person, tables of up at the of East Kent to 8 please. QEQM HOSPITAL Some wine provided but please This is also the Annual General bring your own glasses and nibbles 60’s PARTY NIGHT Meeting so if you are interested plus additional beverages if required. PFIZER’S SOCIAL CLUB in the continuance of our To book or join a table please SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER Society please attend. contact 7.30pm Note - Any Resolutions for the Gail or Martin on 01843 823402. With the famous 60’s band AGM should be given in writing Please beware, messages left with “THE TREMELOES” to the Secretary at 9 High Street offspring seldom get through! by the 8th September A donation will be made to this Playing Live supported by a 60’s Disco. All welcome - visitors 50p years charity the RNLI. Tickets are available now from Pfizer’s Ticket Hotline on 01304 645678 and cost £17.50 connect with books connect with libraries and archives each which includes a hot supper. For information please call MINSTER LIBRARY Baby Rhyme Time & Clive on 01843 822431 Like using the library ? Story Time at Minster Library This event is for over 18’s only. Help others enjoy it too Early booking is advisable for this event. Next time you visit, bring a friend, Thank you for your support. neighbour or family member. Help them to: · join N.P. Plastering · choose a book Dry Lining ~ Screeding ~ Plastering ~ Coving · find the answer to a question Toddler time, every Friday New Walls ~ New Ceilings ~ Repairs · use the computer 2.15pm - 2.45pm References & Portfolio available on request · take a break and chat All babies and toddlers must be Free estimates & advice · accompanied by a parent or carer If your friend cannot get to the library, 01843 - 825949 or 07969 - 825085 contact ask about the Home Library Service. Minster Library on 01843 821 442 www.npplastering.com October 2008 Minster Matters 25 Notes and Events CHARITY DAY St. Nicholas Church, St. Nicholas-at-Wade Saturday, 1st November 2008, 10am - 3pm Christmas cards and gifts on sale Ploughman’s lunches and refreshments available. Please come support the many deserving causes, including: National Eczema Society, Polio Fellowship, Tear Fund, Multiple Sclerosis, Thanet O.W.L.S., Kent Wildlife Trust, Parkinson’s Disease Society, The Children’s Society, DigitalMemories Photography… Epilepsy Here, Pilgrim’s Hospice, Breast Cancer Care, Royal School for Deaf Children, …portraits from a personal perspective Friends of St. Nicholas Church, Award winning photography by Martin Taylor LSWPP Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal, · Stunning personal portraits – children a speciality – see our website! League of Friends of QEQM Hospital · Timeless family images · Incredible wedding photography MINSTER SURGERY - Patient Liaison Group This group have a “terms of reference” which cover the Wecan photograph you at our studio, in Eythorne, or arrange a home visit. Prices from £35 – includes a hand finished 10x8 Fine Art Print. Weekend and following basic points: evening availability. ü To achieve a dialogue between patients and the practice To discuss your photography needs, please telephone Martin on: ü To provide feedback for possible new services and evaluating existing ones 01304 830619 ü To call attention to gaps in services and help to fill them where www.digitalmemories.org.uk possible ü To co-ordinate existing community networks to improve health care PLL Bookkeepers ü To be the go between for patients and practice for grumbles, complaints and praise If Poirot had to do his bookkeeping, would he have ü To encourage and organise health promotion and educational time to solve crime? activities Book-keeping services on your premises or off. ü To provide resources of knowledge, skill and energy to improve health through primary care Accounts, Bookkeeping, VAT Returns, Management ü To be prepared to lobby outside bodies to improve the level of Accounts, Payroll co-ordination of health care Call us for a free consultation, and save your little grey cells Group Members contact details are as follows: for the business you care about. Mary Hodgson - 842764 Jean Taylor - 845072 www.pllbookkeepers.co.uk Nerys Brick - 821270 Geoff Stone - 821835 Ken Self - 821200 Ray Owen - 822322 Contact Sarah or Aly Bob Ovenden - 823257 Jo Roberts - 851726 01843 847848 or 07962 398111 Pat Cocklin - 842138 Jeanne Lawrence - 821049 e-mail: [email protected] SIMON STAIT Complete Property Maintenance CHAUFFEUR 01843 595979 07727 687 538 From a leaky tap to a leaky roof - I’ve got it covered!! TAXIS No job too big - no job too small We offer a com plete For all your building or plumbing jobs, inside or out. Professional 2 4 h r S e r v ic e to workmanship with quality materials and competitive prices. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Laminate floors, Flatpacks assembled, Ceil- MINSTER ings & Walls, Painting & Decorating, Custom radiator covers, & all surrounding villages. Staircases, Doors, Roofs, Locks, Sheds erected, Decking, Outside taps, Fascias and Soffits, Guttering, Fencing, Windows, 0 1 8 4 3 - 8 4 4 8 4 4 Washing machines installed & Pipes boxed in. O r C a ll Fully Insured, Reliable Craftsman. Thanet’s C ab C all Centre Free Estimates and Consultations 292929 or 595959 26 Minster Matters October 2008 Parish Council Meeting GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME 2nd September 2008 For those of you who didn’t read my Editorial last month, § Co-option of Parish Councillor - Mr Dean Brick of Singleton we at MM are trying to resurrect a Good Neighbours Scheme, Close was duly appointed to this position, on the recommenda- or at least something similar, to operate within the confines of tion of the sub committee, that conducted the interviews. Mr. the village. Brick took and signed the declaration of office and then joined We are looking for volunteers who are willing to keep an the members for the remainder of the meeting. eye on their elderly neighbours and maybe regularly pop round § Cllr Grove raised a point about the Editors note on the front to see they are ok and perhaps do a bit of shopping for them. page of the Sept issue of MM, regarding MPC’s support for the Also we’re looking for drivers who might be willing to give China Gateway proposals. Cllr Neville stated he would cover us a little of their time to transport the elderly and infirm, who this in his report § might otherwise very rarely get out of their own home, to The Chairman and Cllr Mrs Thomson gave their reasons as to locations within the village such as the Doctors, Library, why the statement had appeared in the Planning Officers report, Station, Church, Gossip Shop or just to a friends house, maybe. it would appear these comments were made at the time when This would take such a little of your time that I feel sure we MPC were discussing Manston Business Park development and won’t have too much trouble creating a long long list of not the China Gateway proposals. Cllr Grove wished it to be volunteers as we all seem to be so very community spirited in known he was 100% against the latest proposals, and both he Minster (See the Wardens article this month on page 5). and Cllr Edwards felt that all relevant infrastructure ought to be Thank you to those who did read my Editorial last month in place before any development takes place. District Cllr Rob- and responded to my plea, I’ve got the few of you on my list erts thanked the Chairman for his guidance on these facts. § and will be in touch. I even have one kind resident who has The lack of a police presence in the village was noted, as was offered to be a contact point for the service, so that will be a a nuisance from people using the bus shelters at the top of great help, especially as I am not in all day every day. Tothill late at night, and it was agreed the Parish Council would Please, if you feel you could perhaps help in anyway, then ask if the Community Warden could alter his shift pattern to get in touch with us at MM, we’re waiting for your call. check this area in the evenings. Ray - Editor § The Clerk reported that just prior to the October meeting KCC would give a presentation on the updated East Kent Ac- cess Road proposals, and this would start at 6.30pm. It was also KENT FREEDOM PASS reported that the Clerk and Chairman had been invited to the Kent Village of the Year awards ceremony. 1/ Is your child entitled ? § A letter had been received from a resident in Bell-Davies 2/ Does your child attend school in Sandwich ? Drive concerned about the increase in traffic at the junction of 3/ Are they in yrs 7 - 11 ? the B2190 and B2050 and although members were sympathetic to the problem they decided they could take no further action to If you’ve answered Yes to Q2 and Q3 support the representations being made to KCC Highways. then the answer to Q1 is also Yes § The Warden reported that all the football events staged during A pass costs just £50 per year and enables your child to travel, the school holidays had been well supported and he thanked those responsible for the funding. He also told members that he on any of the participating operators public services, at any was pursuing the idea of making Minster a ‘No Cold Caller time during that year, provided they either start or finish their Zone’ and he had also approached Somerfields for sponsorship journey in Kent. Passes are only available via the school. to do litter picks in their area. Now, unfortunately there isn’t a service available in Minster, § In their absence the Parish Council thanked Year 5 pupils the closest stop being in Cliffsend. who went on the Twinning Exchange this year, for their card. We are asking parents, who have children, that this may affect, § Cllr Edwards sought the members opinion on purchasing a to join our campaign to try to get a usable service from laptop and projector for the council and other groups to use. Minster. Council agreed this was not something they felt they could afford at this time , but if funding was able to be found then that To make your feelings known please sign a copy of the was a different matter and they would support the purchase of petition which is available in some of our village shops. this equipment. You might even like to lobby Tom Pomfret at Stage- § Cllr Mrs King reported that the school children had asked if coach on 01227 828108 they could have a litter bin outside the main gate. It was agreed or James Cook at KCC on 01622 221398 to supply this. § MATCH Board - Cllr Grove reported that the next meeting Many parents are at present taking turns ferrying youngsters will be held on 9th December from Minster and Monkton to Cliffsend, in order to use the § District Cllr Roberts reported he was supporting a ban on service. If you would like to join in this rota system then night flights from Manston. He also reported that the hotel application at the White Stag in Monkton had been approved on please contact us here at MM and we will put you in touch. appeal to the planning inspectorate. 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