Minster Business Association Thanks to All the Businesses That Attended the Meeting on Thursday 9Th May and to All the Businesses That Have Joined up Since

Your Friendly Village Magazine Issue Number 148: June 2013 Minster Matters ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

"Gary Buckley who works at the Royal British Legion successfully completed the 2013 London Marathon in 4 hours 56 minutes. In total, Gary raised around £600 for his chosen charity "Get Kids Going". Here is a photo of Gary being presented with a cheque for £50 from members of the Wardroom in the Minster & Monkton Royal British Legion. Well done Gary !

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Strawberry teas, Cakes & Preserves Plants, Gifts and much much more FURTHER DETAILS ON PAGE 16 Minster Business Association Thanks to all the businesses that attended the meeting on Thursday 9th May and to all the businesses that have joined up since. We are now well on our way to our first target number of members, which will enable us to produce both a Business Directory and Flyers. It’s not too late for you to join……

If you wish to be part of the MBA, the Directory, the Flyer and have your products/services promoted on our stall at the Minster Show then the deadline for your application is Monday 1st July.

For information or an application form, please see Karen at Attwells, Ray at Minster Matters or contact [email protected] Find us at www.minsterbusinessassociation.org.uk Facebook: Minster BA Twitter: Minster Business Asn

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E - Team EDITORIAL 2L/8 I’ll start this month with a quick ‘STOP Gift Vouchers PRESS’ to inform you all that The Bell Inn has The Air Conditioned had a very recent change of telephone number, Free Consultations Ray not of their choosing I can assure you. I promised to give them a plug whilst writing my Free Refreshments editorial this month, so here is their new Closed Mondays number, it’s 825768. Salonwww.minstersalon.com Amy Well I was expecting to tell you all that I was 61, High St off to Romania until the middle of June, helping Minster 20% off out at an orphanage/old peoples retreat, with our however the organisers have been unable to Tel: Junior Stylist Brenda find me a travelling companion and the EU 824000 won’t pay for me to go on my own, so instead on production of this advert I’ve now gone onto the cancellation list to have my wrist operation, which was originally put off until I returned from A.J.Cliffe & Sons

Diane my trip. Let’s hope I don’t have to wait too long, the sooner I get it (Butchers) Ltd done the better. I’m looking forward to no more painkillers and lots We’ve given up more sleep. on the Summer I will probably not do a spot on Academy FM this month as I don’t Pop in to get your want to commit to something I may not be able to fulfil, if I get the braising steak Nora call to the hospital, so listen out for me again in June. and dumpling mix In response to our request for help in putting the magazine together I’d like Ha Ha to say a big thank you to the 6 people who replied and especially to the 3 who Canterbury House, took up the invitation to attend our last editorial meeting. All 3 seemed really Monkton Road, Minster keen, so maybe Amy will get her wish to retire from the team by December. Tel: 01843 821288 1L/1 Amy - their training is up to you now !!!!!! Best warn them early on, as to what an Flowers by Vanessa Ogre I can be come publication weekend. Ha ha . Bouquets, Baskets,Table decorations, Also at our editorial meeting we agreed to sponsor Amy in her goal to do a Weddings or Funerals Skydive in aid of the school garden so we wish her the very best of luck and we’ve Created with the “Personal Touch” all got our fingers crossed that the chute opens !! For designs with a difference The Show Schedule, with it’s lovely bubblegum pink cover, is now on sale at Vanessa Fairbrass various outlets in the village. Don’t forget to pick up a copy at the very (C&G qualified florist) reasonable price of just 40p and join in with the events of the day by either Rose Cottage, Manor Road, St. Nicholas at Wade CT7 0NY growing, baking or making something to exhibit in the marquee. See the Show 01843 847 012 07934 420 837 Committee report in this issue to find details of how the youngsters can get an I can deliver within Thanet & Canterbury entry in the for ‘Grow for the Show’ section, which is not the usual plantlet to 1P/5 nurture and grow on. This year it’s all a bit more exciting and has so far proved very popular, read the report and get your 2P/6 youngster involved. GARAGE SALE That’s it folks. Just the usual question: Where’s Saturday 22 June M.W.C. Zac?? 10.00am - 3.00pm (Minster Window Company) Oh just one more thing, we received a hand 58 Monkton Road written letter at the library complaining about Grab yourself a bargain Property Maintenance parking in the village. We have not published this Building Work as it was unsigned. We only publish letters if they Lots of items for sale have a name and address supplied, FOR SALE Plastering * Rendering even if we’re asked to withhold it. Brand New uPVC Windows & Doors uPVC Fascia, Soffits & Guttering 8 rolls of Artificial Grass Matting SCHOOL Repairs to existing double glazing VOUCHERS 100cm x 200cm approx Misted up sealed units replaced Hard wearing, weather resistant, Garage Doors * Decking Attwells Newsagents are still water drainage. Ideal for balconies, collecting all varieties of conservatories, patios, camping Call Dave on supermarket school vouchers. UV resistant So if you have any spare then £6.99 per roll or £50 for all 8 please drop them into the shop 07756 142 951 or 821221 07979 525 257 4 Minster Matters June 2013 MINSTER SURGERY ENVY Pawfection PATIENT LIAISON GROUP Unisex Hairdressers Dog Grooming Service MEN on WEDNESDAY £5 All Breeds Welcome Modern Salon Kind Professional Service TWO NEW SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY Friendly Welcome Fully Insured From the 5th June the surgery is introducing two new clinics : Affordable Prices Professionally Trained 1. Family Planning Clinic -- Wednesday 1600-1745 Mon/Wed/Sat Appointments will be available at these weekly sessions 9am - 1pm Gemma & Sandie (excluding 4th Wednesday of each month) and are available to all Tues 9am - 4pm 69 High Street, Minster, women, not just our own patients, so please free to tell your friends Thurs/Fri 9am - 5.30pm CT12 4AB about this service. 27 High Street, Minster 2. Young Persons “Drop in Clinic” - Every 4th Wednesday 1600-1745 01843 825 841 If you are aged under 20, or even under 16, and wish to discuss any 01843 821 5261P/7 1P/1 sexual health issues, we offer a safe and confidential environment 01843 Est: for you to do so. You may wish to bring a friend or chaperone with 845133 BRILLS DIY 1965 you, and you do not need to be registered with the surgery. 16-18, The Square, Birchington Trained nurses will be able to offer completely confidential RONSEAL FENCE LIFE £6.49 CUPRINOL 6 LITRE £8.49 support and advice on matters including Contraception, KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER K2 £129.99 Chlamydia screening and Pregnancy testing. TONNE BAGS AGGREGATES £39.99 BOSCH ROTAK £84.99 If you are already a patient of this Surgery but cannot make either * Keys * Glass * Timber - Cutting Service Decking 150 x 32 per metre £1.95 of these clinics, then please speak to Reception to arrange an 4” x 2” Tanalised per metre £1.85 appointment at a more convenient time. 8’ x4’ 18mm Shuttering Plywood £25.50 8’ x 4’ 18mm O.S.B. Board £17.99 ARE YOU A TIME WASTER? PLASTERBOARD AND PLASTER ALL IN STOCK ALL SHEET MATERIALS AND TIMBER IN STOCK Unfortunately too many patients still are! Paving Slabs 450 x 450 Riven 3 Colours from £1.79 Last month 79 Patients failed to attend their Doctor’s appointment. Waney Fence Panels from £9.99 Last month 32 Patients failed to attend their Nurse’s appointment. Closeboard Fence Panels from £18.95 8ft Slotted Concrete Fence Posts £11.45 THAT’S A TOTAL OF 111 MISSED APPOINTMENTS ! 6’ x 12” Concrete Gravel Boards £9.24 THAT’S A TOTAL OF 111 WASTED APPOINTMENTS ! Concrete Lintels 1200mm x 100 x 65 £6.99 FENCING FITTING SERVICE - FREE ESTIMATES THAT’S A TOTAL OF 111 OTHER PATIENTS THAT COULD Godwins Multi-Purpose Compost 3 large bags £10.00 HAVE BEEN SEEN ! Tonne Bags 10mm and 20mm Shingle £41.99 Godwins Bark Chips 3 large bags £12.00 Based on a typical 10-15 minute appointment, that’s the equivalent of Flymo Vision 300 Hover Mower £79.99 ONE DOCTOR SITTING THERE DOING NOTHING FOR Electric 300 Rotary Mower £49.99 Petrol 16” Quality Petrol Mower £139.99 NEARLY TWO DAYS !!! Dulux White Emulsion Paint 7 litres £13.99 ONE NURSE SITTING THERE DOING NOTHING FOR ONE Crown White Emulsion Paint 7.5 litres £14.99 Addis Superdry Mop and Refill £10.99 WHOLE DAY !!! Vileda Spray Mini Mop £5.99 PLEASE STOP WASTING TIME AND MONEY ! SUMMER FURNITURE AND BARBEQUES IN STOCK FREE DELIVERY TO MINSTER ON A WEDNESDAY DON’T NEED IT ? CANCEL IT ! You never know! ** ALL PRICES SHOWN INCLUDE VAT ** ONE DAY IT COULD BE YOU THAT URGENTLY NEEDS **** PLANTS NOW IN **** AN APPOINTMENT ! Timber * Electricals * Plumbing Building Materials * Household Goods * Glass SURGERY CLOSURE DAYS Garden Furniture * Local Delivery 3P/6 Training Days : Tuesday 18th June - Closed From Midday onwards Should you need to see a Doctor during these times , please call MINSTER MAIDS “Doctors on Call” via the normal surgery number - 821333. Minster Maids is a friendly and A new service is being introduced : “NHS 111 SERVICE” and will reliable domestic cleaning company that eventually replace “Doctors on Call”. you can trust to give a professional and This is for less urgent cases, rather than calling “ 999 “, but where flexible service. you need medical help fast, but it is not life threatening. Whether it’s cleaning, ironing, Further details can be found on their web site at www.nhs.uk/111 shopping or home cooking you require, or you can call “NHS Direct” on 0845 46 47 for confidential health we can meet your needs. advice and information for you and your family. [email protected] PATIENT GROUP MEETING If you have any issues you would like to raise at our next meeting Tel: 07714 202 290 or require further information on any of the above, then please find us on contact Ken Self on 821200 or via or web site. http://www.minstersurgery-thanet.co.uk/plg.asp June 2013 Minster Matters 5

MINSTER SHOW The Committee would like to remind you all that the date of the Show fast approaches, Saturday 20 July to be precise. Have you found us yet on Facebook? Greens of Minster Search for Minster Show. Schedules are now available from a variety of outlets in the village at just 40p Fruit & Veg ~ Flowers & Plants ~ Sweets & Gifts each, so get yours and get baking! As an aside we have been asked if you must use w in Sto avourite our recipes for the Eggless Sponge and the Sponge Parkin, the answer to which is YES No ck F s you must use our recipes, that’s the whole point of including them!! No changing or ·Seeds and Gardening · Veg and Fruit Boxes adding your own ingredients!! Also we’ve been asked if the wholemeal rolls can have Consumables for all budgets – come see what’s local seed toppings and again the answer is YES, we don’t mind what topping the rolls have. ·Compost ·Local Cut flowers · Sweets and pick’n’mix Do you want a stall at the Show? If so please contact Karen in Attwells or ring ·Local potted garden · Dried fruits and nuts her on 07913 648 214. plants and shrubs, · Locally produced Grow for The Show, the annual event we hold for the youngsters, where we usually bedding plants award winning apple offer them a plant, on schedule launch day, to nurture and grow to exhibit in the ·Summer flowering juices marquee, has this year taken a slightly different route ,whereby we gave away ‘Grass bulbs · Pet and bird supplies Head’ kits, a few of which are still available from Attwells. However if Attwells have Flower arrangements for all occasions by our run out or you just want to make your own from scratch then ‘Google’ Grass Heads qualified and experienced florist: Birthdays, Weddings, Funerals and get busy. We hope to see some fantastic creations come Show Day!! - 24-Hour Pre-Order Service Available Bernie asks that if you know of any Bands, we’ve plenty of soloists, that might (see our website and shop for inspiration) like to perform in the Showcase please contact him on 07814 214 993. Can’t get to the shops? Then visit us online at Finally, this year we’re having a change from the usual evening Ceilidh and instead www.greensofminster.com or telephone us the Beverley Big Band will be entertaining us with a ‘Swing’ evening. Come along in on 822212 (Free local delivery on orders over £4.99) your 40’s/50’s garb and dance the night away. Tickets are now available at just £5 24a Monkton Road, Minster 01843 822212 each from either Attwells or Envy Hairdressers or ring Leanne on 07884 485 494. THANKS FROM COMMUNITY LED PLAN STEERING GROUP NORTHROP The Community Led Plan Steering Group would like to thank the residents of DECORATING SERVICES Minster for their time in completing the questionnaires. All Interior and Exterior In total there were ; 486 Adult , 52 Young Person and 347 School questionnaires General Maintenance,Decorating Tiling, Plastering, returned. There were over 3000 comments made on the forms , ranging from a few Kitchen and words to lengthy paragraphs. The returns are now being analysed by The Steering Bathroom Fitting Group and the results will be published as soon as possible. Local and Experienced At a return rate of over 30% , which is very high for this sort of consultation , it Contact Paul or Tracy shows how much the people of Minster care for their village. Once again thank you. 01843 823 646 1L/4

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MINSTER PLAYHOUSE Did You Miss it ? As you may know, Minster Playhouse presented the brilliant Tim Firth play, Calendar Girls, in the Village Hall, and to sell out audiences over the period Wednesday May 15th to Saturday May 18th, including, in collaboration with Minster Women’s Institute, a matinee performance on the Saturday at which Cream Teas were served. The play tells the tale of a group of Yorkshire WI ladies who support their bereaved friend by baring all to produce a calendar with the intent of using the proceeds to buy a new settee for their local hospital. At times heart-warming, at times heart-rending, but mostly hilariously funny, the story explores the impact of their actions on their families, friends and each other in a warm, compassionate way that will bring tears to your eyes of both sadness and of joy. 1L/ If you missed it at Minster, fear not, as the same cast will be performing the play at the Sarah Thorne Theatre, in the Hilderstone Adult Education Centre, Broadstairs, on MPG CARPET CLEANING (small local family run business) Saturday June 29th at 7.30pm, and a matinee performance (no cream teas I’m afraid) on Sunday June 30th at 2.30pm. CARPET CLEANING FOR THE 21st CENTURY Tickets are £8 in advance or £10 on the door and can be obtained by ringing the A completely dry carpet cleaning service! And that means: - Hilderstone Box Office on 0845 2626263 (local rate number) between 10am – 2pm, No more damp or wet carpets! Monday to Friday. No danger of colour-run or shrinkage! No chance of sticky residues which We hope to see you there. You will love it. can attract the dirt! Lovely fresh scented deep cleaned carpets! Your Letters… (Upholstery and leather cleaning service available) For quotes please call:- FOUND : Bantam Pekin Red/Wheaten Cockerel In Laundry Road outside 01843 833 707 07966 288 326 Whites Transport Fully Insured1l/1 Please can you help us find the rightful owner of this Cockerel? Unfortunately I have saved him from certain death, but am now stuck with him! Would it be possible B & R DECORATORS for you to put a small ad in Minster Matters? I can be contacted on 07747 683 193, Established 16 years and I’m prepared to deliver him back to the rightful owner. James Smith All types of work undertaken ALERT! Cars Broken into in Village Exterior & Interior Domestic & Commercial We’ve had a report that cars have been broken into in Rose Gardens and a few Free Advice & Estimates other roads. Please be aware and take time to make sure there is nothing in your car Quality Work Assured of value. If you notice anyone behaving suspiciously or have any further information Insurance Work Undertaken regarding these activities please contact the Village Warden or Local Police. ‘No Job Too small Or BIG’ Call ‘Bernie’ on OLD MINSTER PHOTOGRAPHS STILL AVAILABLE 07842 234 680 1L/7 Lil Smith wishes to inform residents that she has the photographs that were on [email protected] show at the village hall recently and they are available for a donation towards Pilgrims Hospice. Contact Lil on 822059 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 June 2013 Minster Matters 7

R E T I R E M E N T On the 31st May, 2013 Ian Card (Ian Barrie) is finally hanging up his scissors after 50 YEARS Hairdressing in Minster. R & A Plumbing After serving his apprenticeship in Ramsgate and then gaining experience in Worcester accredited installer London working for “Teasy Weasy” Raymond in Knightsbridge, he returned to *Central Heating *Boiler changes Minster and joined his father who had been hairdressing in the village since 1935. *Unvented & vented systems Ian had helped before when, as a lad, he was “lather boy” for his father when he went *Bathrooms designed and installed to shave the gentlemen at Hill House Hospital. *Tiling *Solar panels *Underfloor heating When his father retired in 1975 Ian took over the business and it became Ian For efficient and friendly service Barrie. At that time there were four or five staff, but, in the 1990’s Ian cut back and please call for free estimate since then has been working on his own. 01843 580 133 07814 858 653 Ian (and Joan) would like to thank all past and present customers for supporting www.randaplumbing.co.uk us through thick and thin. We have made a lot of friends over the years and although Fully insured, all work guaranteed 1L/5 we will both miss the chats in the shop, hope to see you all around the village.

MINSTER-IN-THANET WI Kevin P. Smith On Tuesday 7th May (one week earlier in the month than usual), YOUR LOCAL BUILDER Marion Rose welcomed members to the monthly meeting in Minster Brickwork Specialist, Roofing Village Hall. After Jerusalem, a minute’s silence was observed in Plastering, Extensions honour of the late Jean Perry. Various notices followed, including a report on the 85 Tothill Street, Minster successful Wine & Wisdom with a cake stall which raised £73.25. Support was t: 823 974 m: 07989 578 169 requested for the proposed Garden Morning & Treasure Hunt on the 8th June, the Big Broadstairs Dance at Viking Bay on Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the WI’s float at Minster Show and teapots/tea sets for Calendar Girls matinee on 18th May. Coffee & Chat will not be held in future due to lack of support but the Games Evenings (on the 4th Wednesday in the month) will continue. Cathy Hoenes then opened discussion with her report on The Resolution con- cerning the decline of our high streets and town centres. Following a lively debate from the floor, the vote was 23 for, 3 against and 12 for the discretion of the representative at the AGM. Extra special refreshments (cheese and wine, or cake and hot drink) were served and, after the raffle, the President closed the Meeting with particular thanks to those members who demonstrated various crafts during the evening. Next month’s meeting is at 7.30 on 11th June in Minster Village Hall with Janet Bryant’s “Making Potpourri” talk. P AINT ING & DE CORAT ING B y NIGE L MAT HE R GARDEN LECTR Your L ocal Professional Decorator E IC B ringing High Quality Decorating SERVICES 4 YOU IF A to your home (or business) J L Interior & E xterior - No Job too Small 01843 825 776 C lean R eliable Service Free Advice & Problem Solving or 07725 819 407 Free estimates without obligation Local, NAPIT Registered Tel: 822 946 LANDSCAPING & GARDEN 17th Edition Electrician Mob: 07811 780 492 MAINTENANCE 24 High St., Minster C T 12 4B U Extra Sockets ▪ Hedge Cutting and Pruning ▪ Lawn Care, Grass Cutting, To Complete Rewires Pet and Domiciliary Service Fertilisation All Work Undertaken ▪ Moss Control, Weed Killing Going Away? At work all day? Free No Obligation Going into hospital? ▪ Fencing, Patios DAILY VISITS ▪ Patio & Decking Power Cleaning Quotations Given PADS offers a trustworthy and secure service for the care of your home and pets FREE ESTIMATES Call John on when you are absent Visit our website: 01843 821 080 Fully Insured - References on request www.gardenservices4you.co.uk Please call 01843 850 165 1L/4 07581 071 009 8 Minster Matters June 2013 4L/1c

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3p/6 c June 2013 Minster Matters 9 MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNING ASSOCIATION At the time of writing, the final plans for the 15th Anniversary Trip to France are finalised and a somewhat sleepy contingency will set off from Minster at 8am for the celebrations on 19 May. (Report to follow next month). A big thank you goes to John Quittenden from Minster Garage for donating a framed aerial view of Minster to present to our French hosts on the day. On 20 April, the Twinning Association committee put a table in for the quiz organised by the Tadpoles. I am happy to say that the team won and the prize of £20 was added to the Association funds. Well done all. It was a very close match. We’re looking forward to participating in another village quiz on 16 August. 9 June – Fun Day on the Rec. Despite extensive advertising, the BOOT FAIR response has been rather disappointing, so we are hoping that everyone who wishes to participate will still join us on the day. Remember it’s cheaper to pre book though - £5 - or £7 on the day. We have 4 willing - ish ‘volunteers’ to pop their heads in the STOCKS for 15 minute stints, but we would still like a couple more. Protective covering will be provided and warm water could be obtained for the less brave. Come on – put your heads on the line (or in the stocks as the case may be!) and let your children do what they would love to do – throw sponges at Dad. There are some wonderful prizes for the RAFFLES. We will have 2 raffles this year. There will be a separate raffle for a week’s holiday for up to 6 people in the 5* Foxhunter Caravan Park in a luxury caravan. OK, it may be close to home, but I’d like to move up there for a week to take advantage of the wonderful facilities available, or maybe get some of my family down (and I wouldn’t have to find somewhere for them to sleep!!-BONUS). The prize will need to be taken in July or September 2013. Thank you very much to the Foxhunter Caravan Park for their most generous prize. Holiday tickets will be on sale for £5 a strip, please contact Carol on 07745683466 or buy on the day. One lucky winner will take away the prize. Will it be you? The second raffle tickets will be sold at £1 a strip. The draw will take place at 4pm on the Funday afternoon. Good luck to everyone who participates. The old cliché still stands – YOU’VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT! Attwells newsagents have kindly agreed to display a list of some of the prizes in their window and also sell some tickets from the shop about a week before the Fun Day. Thank you Karen and co. Please remember too that there is a competition to DECORATE A BROLLY. Hand made decorations only please. It’s going to be a lovely sunny day, so the brollies will double up as sun shades!! A photographer is hopefully coming from the Thanet Gazette. We look forward to seeing the rec buzzing with people on 9 June. Telephone contact details as before: · Bernie for queries on providing musical entertainment – 07814 214 993 · Alex for booking any pitches – 07903 882 640 · Carol for stock volunteers, holiday raffle tickets and stalls – 07745 683 466 Thank you all. Durlock Lodge Trutek Durlock, Minster, Thanet, THE SADDLER Kent CT12 4HD Computers Ltd P hone 01843 821219 821331 For All Your Computer Requirements: 18t h Cent ury > Repairs - Servicing & Accessories qualit y & charact er > Computers Built To Specification Steve & Nikki Gues t rooms > Laptop Sales Welcome You to The Saddler f rom £62 per night For Further Advice & Help Saturday 8th June - Live Music with Great Mates Self Cat ering Please Contact Us On: Saturday 22nd June - Charity Horse Race Night f rom £200 per week 01227 375088 Come and Enjoy a Flutter www.trutek.co.uk Dis count s f or longer s t ays . 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National Rod Fishing licence I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the many, many people who have . Payment for utility bills sent me their good wishes for my retirement. . Bureau de Change I will never forget the wonderful day I had on 21st April with my last Sunday service . Travel Insurance and many more . Free Banking at Minster followed by the Reception in the Village Hall. I was overwhelmed by the for most of the major High Street Banks number of people who came. The church was full and, despite having thought I had been (now including Natwest and HSBC) very generous in the number printed, we ran out of service sheets! The service was very And above all, our Gift Shop you’ll love for its unique gift ideas moving and quite a few tears were shed! and card selections Afterwards, at the Village Hall I was presented with wonderful gifts. I was very 1L/8 moved to receive a beautiful mahogany bowl with a silver Minster Hind emblem from Minster Parish Council. It was an honour to receive it. The parishes presented me with Skin Care and Associated Therapies a gift of a very comfortable leather recliner (which I have to admit spending far too much * Unisex Salon * Late Evenings ‘til 9pm * Gift Vouchers * Semi Permanent Make-up time sitting in!) a lovely picture of the Wantsum Group of Churches painted by Daryl * Dermal Fillers * Slimming Treatments Harding, and a Canon SLR camera! * Nail Treatments * Holistic Treatments * Bio Sculpture Gel Nails * Oxygen Therapy I have been very fortunate to have lived in Minster these past 17 years. I remember * Dermalogica Treatments * Micro Dermabrasion * Waxing/Tinting/Make-up * Pregnancy Massage being asked many times when I came “was I pleased to be living here” and replying “I * Non-Surgical Face Lift * LED Light Therapy am, it’s an amazing village: the only trouble is I can’t retire here!” Well I never expected * Colonic Irrigation * Chiropractor * Skin Tag/Red Vein/Milia Removal *Spa Days & Exclusive Parties to stay so long, but I am delighted I did. Open: Mon 9am - 3pm • Tues/Wed 9am - 5pm Looking back there are of course many memories. As well as the privilege of being Thurs/Fri 9am - 9pm • Sat 9am - 5pm with the four congregations I have served, I have been delighted to work so closely with 10/12 Cuthbert Road, Westgate-on-Sea 1L/3 01843 831 882 Email: [email protected] the other Churches in the Village. I have been truly blessed by the Sisters at the Abbey and the members of the Salvation Army, and being able to count them as true brothers and sisters in Christ. We had many wonderful services and other events together. Long may the collaborations continue! The Parish Council’s work over the period has been truly amazing. Early on we were able to work together to bring the whole community together for our Remembrance Day Service, one which has grown in popularity year after year. Then there have been the many collaborative projects including the Minster Learning Unit in the Old Schools; the 597 Celebrations, including the ‘Son et Lumiere’; and the dedicated work of the Match team. Another great resource the village has is its school. It has been wonderful to watch 75A it grow, celebrate its Centenary and improve its standards. The collaboration between the School and Church has also grown with highlights such as the Archbishop’s visit and the Church Day last year and the many special school services in the Church. And last, but not least, it has been a great privilege to be able to serve the people of the village at both times of sadness and great joy. It is wonderful that so many villagers open their gardens each year to help preserve the beautiful Parish Church which is the heritage of the whole village community. I hope this year’s Open Gardens will be another great success. Now it’s time for a new chapter. I will still be taking services (be “actively retired”) We are now an after a few months break, but am likely to be mostly used where there is a short term Orthopaedic Referral Centre need, eg covering clergy holidays. I am looking forward to the opportunities and challenges Quality Service that retirement will bring! at affordable rates I look forward to hearing about future developments at Minster and you will still ‘see me around’ I’m sure. With very best wishes, Bob Coles 2P/6 KENS BIKES Want your bike repaired or serviced? 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P. HUMESP.HUMES JACK’s BORNEO TRIP ….FUNDRAISING UPDATE General Builder Since putting my story in Minster Matters about my All types Generalof work undertaken Builder trip to Borneo, I have been busy fundraising and would Free estimates AllCarpentry, types Brickwork,of work undertaken like to update you on how I’m doing. Plastering, TilingFree & Block estimates Paving First of all I would like to thank a very kind person Carpenty,Bathrooms Brickwork, Fitted Plastering, in the village who very generously donated £100…it Maintenance work Tiling & Block Paving was a pleasure to meet him and tell him all about my trip DecoratingTel: 01843 822990 ~ Fitted kitchens Mob: 07715 234185 to Borneo and what the money I raise would be used for Bathrooms Fitted ~ Maintenance Work out there. A lady also from the village gave a generous Tel: 01843 822990 donation after I cleaned her bike for her! Also I received 1L/5 Mob: 07715 234185 an anonymous donation posted through my door, so I would really like to say a big Thank you. QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH We held a friends and family quiz night recently, PROFESSIONAL lots of friends and family also kindly donated raffle prizes and we raised just over £400!!, It was such a success and a fun evening David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP that we are considering another one later in the year for people in the village. I have also been car washing every weekend at a farm shop in the village of All forms of Services and Treatments Wingham with another young lad who is also going to Borneo with me next available for Foot and Nail care year and we have raised a few pounds doing this, we will be continuing our Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe, car washing weekends for as long as it takes!. Ingrown nails, Nail deformities, Our next fundraising event is going to be a sponsored walk with my Infection control for Athletes foot and family and some friends all dressed in “onesies”!!, we will be walking from Fungal Nail infections, Verrucas, Minster to Sandwich on Sunday 9th June…if you happen to drive past us then Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare give us a toot!. So again I would really like to thank everybody who has supported me We provide personal and reliable and I’m determined to work hard to raise the rest of the money needed for this treatment in the comfort of your own trip, like I previously mentioned, its not just funding my trip out there but it home, nursing or residential care home or also helps fund all the ongoing projects that they are doing out there to help hospital improve the lives of local people, conserve marine life, help the Orangutans Day, evening, weekend appointments by planting food trees, deforestation issues, pollution and much more. available by arrangement For more information about the projects, log onto www.campsinternational.com Tel: 01843 866 601 Thank you for reading this. - Jack. Mob: 07749 999 584 2P/8

A bit of Minster history, did you know ‘Mortons Fork’ back in the 1950’s, was a cafe named ‘The Corner House?’ We will be opening our doors shortly, Restoring the name and renovating the building in line with the whether you decide to join us for a freshly- 21stcentury, The Corner House will offer quality British food, snacks, sharing ground coffee and breakfast, a light lunch dishes, freshly ground coffee, real ales and guest rooms. with friends or for an evening meal, we Whether you decide to pop in for a freshly ground coffee, breakfast, a look forward to welcoming you soon. light lunch with friends or for an evening meal, The Corner House team look You can follow the refurbishment progress forward to welcoming you very soon. In addition to their wine list, The Corner at www.thecornerhouseminster.co.uk and House will offer an interesting range of local ales and ciders. follow us on Twitter @cornerhousekent After working in some of London’s top restaurants, including Gordon Also, if you have a passion for hospitality - Ramsay’s La Noisette, Matthew Sworder is coming back to the very site where or indeed know someone who does - and he was born, 27 years ago. You will see Matt in the kitchen and his father want to be part of an exciting new David up front. Whether dropping in for a coffee, snack, breakfast, lunch or restaurant, please send CVs dinner The Corner House team look forward to welcoming you soon. to [email protected] You can follow the refurbishments at www.thecornerhouseminster.co.uk, follow them on Twitter @cornerhousekent or, if you have a passion for RESTAURANT - BAR - ACCOMMODATION hospitality - or indeed know someone who does - and want to be part of an The Corner House 42 Station Road Minster CT12 4BZ exciting new restaurant, please send CVs www.thecornerhouseminster.co.uk Tel. 01843 823000 to [email protected] June 2013 Minster Matters 13 DENTURE REPAIRS Club News .... Ÿ All denture repair work carried out MINSTER BOWLS CLUB by a local dental technician We said goodbye to the Indoor bowling season with a meal, before Dentures collected & returned to your presenting cups and medals to the winners and runner ups. Six team members home within 2 hours for just£30.00 Ÿ and wives went to Aylesham Bowls Club to collect their awards for gaining Collection and return of dentures promotion from the third to the second division in the East Kent Short Mat League. “All Day, Every Day” The Outdoor season has started well with the mixed games, Ladies and Men, For all enquiries winning 7 out of the 8 games played. The ladies only matches haven't begun as yet, whereas the men have won two and lost two. The first of the evening league games was please tel : 07967 314 935 played in very inclement weather resulting in the "Amber" team not doing too well, earning just a half point. The "Blue" team meanwhile did much better gaining 4 points 1L/6 R.J.BROADLEY and an overall win by 21 shots. TREE SURGERY The Sunday "TASTER" sessions are progressing well, with five people coming to NCA & NPTC the first session. Four more have promised to come for the final two. Anyone still All aspects of wishing to try their hand, later in the season when it is warmer, please contact the club tree surgery as we have both male and female coaches available to introduce you to the game of Reductions - Felling bowls. Pruning - Hedge Cutting - Planting The ABBA tribute night will have taken place as you read this. I expect it will have Site Clearance - Woodchips & Logs been an excellent night for those who managed to get tickets. We could have probably £5 million Insurance sold a further 50 if space had been available. 01843 825 190 / 0780 127 3138 DON’T FORGET June 23rd is our Open Day when teams of non-bowlers compete Free Quotations against each other. Get together a team of four, they can be men, ladies or teenagers and try and win some money for your chosen charity. Once again Jonathan Cole is sponsoring the day. Last year the winners donated their prize money of £300 to Demelza House, whilst the plate winners supported a children's hospice with their winnings. More news next month. G.H.

Thank yous… Au Revoir Jack Brown and many thanks from us all here in Minster. Thank you especially for all you’ve done for both the village and the Flower Show. Enjoy your ‘retirement’ in France, maybe send us a few boxes of sunshine if you get the chance!! Best wishes from Minster. Dave Matthews thanks… family, friends and neighbours for sympathy and generous N.P. Plastering donations to Mont Calm who cared for Joyce with love and affection for the past two Dry Lining ~ Screeding ~ Plastering years. Thank you to Jackie and her wonderful staff, Jonathan Cole, Rev. Jim Barber and Coving ~ New Walls & Ceilings ~ Repairs the New Inn. References & Portfolio available on request Dougie Kirk wishes to thank… the very kind person who found his wallet and handed Free Estimates & Advice it in to Waitrose in Ramsgate. 01843 825 949 Cats in Crisis would like to say A HUGE thank you… to all the wonderful Minster or folk who donated cat and dog food to Cats in Crisis just recently. You've been amazing. 07969 825 085 We have a lot of elderly and un-homeable cats, that are with us permanently and we also foster dogs so the food you have donated has been very welcome. Many thanks. 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 June 2013 Minster Matters 14 BOB’S FAREWELL Rev. Cannon Bob Coles delivered an emotionally charged final service at St. Mary’s on Sunday 21st April to a congregation with standing room only. All four churches from the Wantsum Group, Minster, Monkton, St. Nicholas-at-Wade and Chislet, came together along with organisations from the village and Sisters from the Abbey for communion and worship with Bob for the last time before his retirement. After the service family and friends enjoyed a ‘bring and share’ faith lunch with Bob at the village hall. Presentations were made by the Parish Council and Rev. Cannon 2P/12 Peter Gausden spoke on behalf of us all as he presented Bob with retirement gifts from the Wantsum Group included a reclining chair, camera and a watercolour painting by Daryl Harding. June Offers Dermalogica Prescriptive Facials with Kirsty £30 Spray Tans £20 WARMEST WISHES FROM MINSTER MATTERS TEAM Bob, we here at MM wish Botox Clinic you all the very best in your retirement. We’ll especially miss not chasing you at the last minute every month for

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MINSTER CE PRIMARY SCHOOL PFA presents BLACKFISH TOURING SUMMER FAIR Friday Saturday 29th June, 1pm - 3pm Minster Recreation Ground 14th June An audience participation Murder Mystery by Lisa Patrick-Wilkinson with a Medieval Theme! When a diamond Tiffany necklace, due to be auctioned at the prestigious Moonlight Masquerade hosted by Lord & Lady Moon, goes missing things take a decidedly sinister turn. Lots of Stalls When a member of the entourage is discovered murdered then the entire evening is in danger of being “Eclipsed”. Birds of Prey Display - Archery With a cast of aristocratic characters, mayhem is the starter, madness the main course and MURDER the dessert! Fancy Dress Competition Bouncy Castle - Inflatable Assault Course Club Demos - Face Painting - Tombola Raffle - Stocks - Hog Roast Hoopla - Tattoos - Coconut Shy Welly Boot Throwing Venue: MINSTER CE PRIMARY SCHOOL BBQ, Ice Cream, Candy Floss Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start Hook a Duck - Bush Tucker - What’s in the Box Tickets £6.00 per person or a table for £30.00 based on 6 people Tickets in advance only

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THE SEVENTY CHAMBER CHOIR OF THANET St Mary's Church Saturday July 6th at 7.30pm CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS Music by Britten, Poulenc Verdi and Wagner

The Seventy Choir's forthcoming concert is an "Anniversary" concert; not our own anniversary but a celebration of the birth 200 years ago of Verdi, and Wagner, and of Benjamin Britten's birth 100 years ago, and just for good measure we are commemorating 50 years since the passing of Francis Poulenc.

Poulenc and Britten represent the zenith of 20th Century choral music in France and Britain, and it is perhaps only in the more recent past that we have fully come to appreciate their contribution to choral music. Our concert will include both sacred and secular works, including some of Britten's settings of famous folk songs, and his choral dances from "Gloriana", motets and melodies by Poulenc, and some surprises by Verdi and Wagner.

Tickets are £10 on the door or £8 if purchased in advance...... go to http://www.seventychamberchoir.com 16 Minster Matters June 2013

ST NICHOLAS-AT-WADE OPEN GARDENS Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 11.00am - 5.00pm Approx 12 Village Gardens Open with stalls selling Plants, Cakes, Preserves, Books, Bric-a-Brac etc St Nicholas Underground Chapel Gardeners’ Lunches and Cream Teas In Church - Art & Flower Exhibition Proceeds to Friends of St Nicholas for Church Fabric Entrance fee includes all gardens open Entry Fee £3.50 Information 01843 847922

MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP Short Mat Bowls Sessions for June present Come along to one of our sessions on a Tuesday or Sunday evening. We are an extremely friendly group and will lend you “Stitches & Stems” bowls to get you started. It’s well worth trying !! An exhibition of Flowers & Quilts at Sundays Tuesdays/Wednesdays Birchington Village Centre 2nd 6pm to 9pm 4th 7pm to 10pm on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June 9th 6pm to 9pm Wed 12th 7pm to 10pm 10.00 am - 4.00 pm 16th 6pm to 9pm 18th 7pm to 10pm including a Quilting demonstration 23rd 6pm to 9pm 25th 7pm to 10pm 30th 6pm to 9pm Refreshments available to include Ploughmans, Cakes, Tea & Coffee Phoenix Cup 23rd June start 6.00pm Tombola Sales Table Pay as you play - no membership fees Admission £2.00 The Friendly Bowls Club Contact: 826048 June 2013 Minster Matters 17 107.8 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)

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[email protected] www.caremark.co.uk/thanet CAREMARK THANET 18 Minster Matters June 2013 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW This should be taught at school. Everyone should know their basic statutory rights for shopping - in other words, the rights you have by law which a shop can't change. Know these and you can enforce fair treatment. It's so crucial you should actually memorise it. To help, our mnemonic is to call them your Sad Fart rights, as when you buy goods they must be...

This applies even if you buy things in a sale or with a discount voucher. Frankly, every customer-facing member of staff should be taught these rules before they're allowed to work. Yet as they're not, we need to be polite and persistent in quoting the rights. DO: BE A SAD FART Goods must be (even if bought in sale or with a voucher) of...

Quote this if needed and say it’s from the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or, for services, the Supply of Goods & Services Act 1982. For ‘As Described’ always confirm your specific use, eg “Will this speaker work with my TV?”. If they promise it’ll work but it doesn’t, you’ve rights. DON’T: ASSUME YOU CAN CHANGE IT If there’s no fault, you have NO legal rights. So buy the wrong size or colour, or change your mind, and you’ve no automatic right to a refund. Yet many shops do allow this, out of goodwill, and if that’s a published policy, follow its rules and you’ve a contractual right to enforce it. DO: REMEMBER RECEIPTS AREN’T VITAL With faulty goods, you simply need to prove purchase. This could be the receipt or any other legitimate record, e.g. a bank statement should be fine. However if you’ve no legal right, but are just utilising a stores returns policy, if it requires a receipt you need it. DON’T: GO TO THE MANUFACTURER It’s important to understand legally your relationship is with the retailer, NOT the manufacturer. So if you take faulty goods back to the retailer, it is its responsibility to sort it out. If it tries to fob you off, telling you to go to the manufacturer direct, don’t let it. DO: MARK RECEIPTS FOR GIFTS If there’s a problem with an item you’ve bought as a gift, legally it’s you who has to take it back, unless you specify it’s a present to the seller. Many shops waive the need to tell them yet, to be safe, when in the shop write on the receipt it’s a gift and who it’s for, eg ‘bought as a gift for Bob’, and the rights are transferred. DON’T: EXPECT FEWER RIGHTS ONLINE You’ve MORE rights buying online or telephone/catalogue because of the Distance Selling Regulations. This gives a legal right to send most goods back within a week, for a full refund, even if there’s no fault. Though you usually need to pay for the return. This covers ‘buy it now’ on eBay too, provided the seller’s a trader (makes a living from selling). DO: SPECIFY A DELIVERY DATE If you agreed a delivery date with a seller (and can prove this) but goods don’t arrive by the set time, it’s a breach of contract and you’ve a right to a refund. If you don’t state this, delivery only has to be within a ‘reasonable time’. Republished courtesy of moneysavingexpert.com June 2013 Minster Matters 19

THE POWELL-COTTON MUSEUM, AT QUEX PARK MINSTER CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION - IS HOSTING SPONSORED WALK

Friday 7th June 7-10pm In aid of BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER

For only £8.00 you will get a glass of wine and nibbles, a stunning show of ‘Fab Frocks at a Fraction of the cost’ from Frock-a-licious, Westgate, plus the chance to bid for a tempting array of generously donated items; including: 2 tickets to see Jesse J and others at The Sound Island Festival in Quex Park in July; Just a note to say a BIG thank you to all the local Sunday lunch for 2 at Quex Barn; businesses in Minster that sponsored myself, Rosie and Carriage Ride followed by a Cream tea for 4 at ‘Mama Holly on our 10 mile walk from Minnis Bay to Reculver Feelgoods’ in Quex Park; and back again on Monday 6 May. We had glorious sunshine A Burlesque Lesson from ‘Miss Maybe’; all day and thankfully no blisters. We raised over £200.00 Luxury bed & full Kentish breakfast for 2 at The White for Minster Carnival Association so thank you again. House; Danielle Law Beauty Hamper by Fleur; Miss Minster And more including a ‘Mystery Booby Prize’!

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK’s leading charity USE IT OR RISK LOSING IT! dedicated to saving lives through improving early diagnosis, A resident has asked us to remind others of the developing new treatments and preventing all types of breast Stagecoach No11 bus that runs through the village to cancer. Ramsgate and Canterbury. Breast Cancer is the most common cause of death from Some of our more senior residents fought hard to get cancer in women worldwide. this service to divert from it’s original route and come down Fran Mileman from The Powell-Cotton Museum, said: into the village, now it needs people to use it, or we risk “We’re really looking forward to the fashion show and raising losing it again. lots of money for this incredible cause. Everyone knows It’s a great ride to Canterbury taking in lots of the small someone who’s affected by breast cancer so it’s crucial that villages through Ickham, Wickhambreaux and Littlebourne we continue to support Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s vital with some really lovely views especially from the top deck research into the disease.” when it has a double decker on route. It really is worth going This ladies night at the Museum promises to be an evening just for the ride. of fun and frivolity with 100% of proceeds going to support the work of this most important charity. MINSTER LIBRARY Tickets on sale now priced at £8.00 at the Minster library and Birchington Children Centre invite Powell-Cotton Museum and ‘Frock-a-licious' in babies and toddlers and their parents and carers to a Craft Westgate. Activity Event and Rhyme and Story Time on Friday 28th June 9.15am - 10.00am at Minster library to celebrate The BEST things in LIFE are free. Bookstart Week. You ask me what it is that uncoils my springs. This is a simple task to answer true. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WISHES TO BUY I don my walking boots and off I go, To walk the lanes and tracks, as to me this brings, OLD BOTTLES, An unequalled sense of peace, OLD POSTCARDS pre 1960, And you'll be surprised just how much stress can be released, OLD PUB ITEMS. Just by standing quietly beneath a tree, And watch the birds flitting amongst the leaves. Contact TONY YVONNE 01843 583453 07799 892 436 20 Minster Matters June 2013

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JOIN US FOR THE KENT POLICE OPEN DAY Sunday 7 July, 10am to 4pm Once again entry is free, with a range of displays and activities to suit the whole family: · Watch our police dogs, public order and driver training teams in action and enjoy a flying visit from the National Police Air Support helicopter. · Collect evidence at our crime scene, visit custody and have your fingerprint taken. · Find out how we investigate serious crimes by checking out some of our most notable cases. · Watch a live crash on our skid pan and find out how we respond to incidents on the road. · See if you can tell a real gun from a fake one, watch a taser demonstration and see how we train our officers to be fit for the job. · Get tips on road safety and meet our marine, motorcycle and crash investigation teams. · Find out how you can volunteer with us or become a Special Constable. · Get crime prevention advice, talk to local officers, join Neighbourhood Watch and much more! Kent Police Training School is located on Coverdale Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 9DW Free parking is available via Lansdowne Ave, ME15 9DP From M2/M20, travel via New Cut Rd and Willington St. Buses operate regularly from Maidstone town centre. For directions or to find out more, visit www.kent.police.uk/openday or follow @kent_police on Twitter. 2P/6 THE SPORTSMAN 123 Sandwich Road, Cliffsend FLOOR SANDING 01843 852547 GIVE YOUR FLOOR THE FINISH IT DESERVES Live Music ● Floor Sanding and Polishing Friday 24 May… Joe @ 8.30 ● Wood Floor Restoration and Repairs Saturday 8 June… Warwick @ 8.30 ● Parquet and Woodblock Floor Specialists Saturday 13 July… Storm Kings @ 9.00 ● Bona and OSMO Stockists ● Dust Free Floor Sanding System Home Cooked Food ● Environment Friendly Tuesday - Light Bites 12 - 3pm Wednesday - Senior Citizens For a free survey and 2 Course Meals £5.95pp 12 - 3pm friendly professional advice please call: Thursday, Friday, Saturday Full Menu available 01843 830 230 Lunch 12 - 3pm Evening 6pm - 9pm Sunday Roast & Sandwich Menu 12 - 4pm

We’re both excited planning our first anniversary in August Watch out for our next advert… Once again thank you to everyone www.floorsandingdustfree.co.uk for your support 3P/ June 2013 Minster Matters 23 Church News The Catholic Parish of and Service Times Ramsgate and Minster Reverend Marcus Holden St. Mary’s the Virgin, Minster 592071 Sunday Services in June Tothill Street, Minster 2nd June [email protected] 9.00am: Holy C ommunion (B C P) www.ramsgateandminster.com What’s on: 10.00am: Praise Service Parish Office 9th June Saints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church Monday Bumps & Babies 9.30am 9.00am: Holy C ommunion(B C P) 72 Hereson Road Friendship Club 2.15pm 10.00am: Family C ommunion (C W) Ramsgate 16th June Tuesday Catholic Mass each Wednesday and 9.00am: Holy C ommunion (B C P) Parent & Toddlers 9.30am Holyday of Obligation at 12.00noon in Messy Church 3.30pm 10.00am: Fathers Day Service the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Minster (first Tuesday of month) 23rd June and each Sunday at 10.00am 9.00am: Holy C ommunion (B C P) in Minster Abbey Wednesday For other Catholic Services Keep Fit 10.15am 10.00am: Holy C ommunion (C W) Home League 2.00pm 30th June please see the Minster Abbey entry below 9.00am: Holy C ommunion (B C P) Thursday Minster Abbey Prayer group 9.15am Mid-week Services at St Mary’s www.minsterabbeynuns.org (70 Monkton Road) The Abbey Chapel is open for Wednesdays at 10.30am prayer throughout the day Sunday 10.30am Family Worship St Mary Magdalene, Monkton Lauds: 8.30am (including Kids Church 11am) Sunday Services in June Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am 6.00pm Evening Worship Mid day prayer 12.10pm 2nd June Vespers 6.00pm 10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP) Compline 7.50pm 9th June (followed by Silent Prayer) 10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP) All our visitors, not only Christians 16th June but people of all faiths and spiritual 10.15am: Holy Communion tradition, all who ‘truly seek God’ (rule of St. Benedict) are warmly at Methodists welcomed to join us in prayer, Sundays 23rd June in our beautiful monastic chapel. 10.15am: Holy Communion 11.00am- 11.45am Come and enjoy time with the 30th June Baptisms at Minster Parish Church band and guitar group in worship 10.15am: Family Service 4th May first at 10.30am then go to Kids Church followed by refreshments Mothers Union Fellowship Group Darcy Niamh Harrison-Lindley Wednesday 12th June 2.00pm Funerals Meeting at 11 High St 23rd April: Albert James Cornilius (86) by kind invitation of Heather at Thanet Crematorium

Tuesday 7th May 3.30pm – 5.45pm Tothill Street The Salvation Army Saturday 1st June Come along as a family and enjoy Minster Corps Treasure Hunt & B-B-Q time together doing crafts, Strawberry Tea 6.00pm Treasure Hunt worship and share a meal together 7.00pm B-B-Q Donations appreciated Monday 17th June Adult: £4.00 for cost of meal 2.30pm – 4.30pm For further details contact: Cynthia’s House Under12: £2.00 Family: £6.00 Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves Devil’s Elbow, Monkton Road 822308 or 825178 Tickets £4.00 Available from Cynthia A Christian Church and a Registered Charity Tel: 821908 No 214779 & in Scotland SC009359 Church & Reg Charity No 214779 & SC 009359 24 Minster Matters June 2013 SIR ROGER GALE MP

Roger holds regular advice surgeries. For appointments and advice on urgent problems: Ring: 01843 848588 (a.m. from l0.00) Fax: 01843 844856 (24-hour) Page: 07623 978479 (24-hour) Web: www.rogergale.co.uk Email: [email protected] Write: HOUSE OF COMMONS,

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Minster & Monkton MINSTER & MONKTON Royal British Legion WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB Women’s Section Royal British Legion Club NEXT MEETING Augustine Road Next Meeting Monday 10th JUNE Tuesday 11 June 7.30pm Come and join us 7.30pm for a game of Bingo “A Flowering Pot Plant” Village Hall EVERY WED. 2.00pm - 4.00pm Speaker Janet Bryant Raffle prizes needed ALL MEMBERS ‘Making Potpourri’ for all meetings & Bona-fide guests welcome For further information Phone Pat - 822622 or Saturday 8 June please contact Maureen - 823434 Garden Morning & Treasure Hunt Miriam Smith on 822589 10.00am 9 High St £5pp (inc lunch) for tickets ring 07968 473 689 Minster Bowls Club PSYCHIC FAYRE Wednesday 19th June Wednesday 26 June Coach Trip to BRUGES Sunday 7th July, 10.00am to 4.00pm Games Evening Friday 19th July Village Hall, Minster VH Committee Room COCKNEY NIGHT Lots of stalls, including Tombola Friday 16th.August for Cats in Crisis QUIZ NIGHT CANTERBURY CHORAL Lots of readings available at £8 Friday 27th September SOCIETY Smart Dress for Aromotherapy & Reflexology CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL END OF SEASON BALL Tea Bar open all day for BRITTEN dancing to "JUST ONE MORE" light refreshments Company of Heaven Saturday 2nd November All profits to non-Government aided VAUGHAM WILLIAMS BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE Animal Sanctuaries Lark Ascending and Contact Glynne Hibbert on 821221 Entrance £1 - children Free An Oxford Elegy Come early to book your readings and Saturday June 22nd 7.30pm TWINNING ASSOCIATION come back for it later Sunday 9th June WE NEED YOU SO MAKE SURE Tickets available from Annual Fun Day The Marlowe Box Office, 01227 787787 YOU COME!! [email protected] Minster Rec Details from Kay at 01843 297 665 Further information on Choral Society from Midday www.canterburychoral.co.uk

MINSTER LIBRARY Baby Rhyme and Story Time For babies and toddlers, 1st Minster in Thanet NEXT MEETING their parents and carers. Guides 9.30 - 10.00 Friday mornings COFFEE MORNING WEDNESDAY 19th JUNE VILLAGE HALL MINSTER HEALTHY WALK Saturday 22nd June 7.30pm 10.00am - 12.00noon meets at Minster School on Salvation Army Hall Speaker Hillary Newman Thursday mornings (term time only) “Gardening in Dry Conditions” at 9.00am for a 9.15am start Coffee, Teas, Squash, The walk is suitable for all ages Homemade Cakes and Biscuits Points Competition and is a gentle pace as well as A Specimen Rose Secondhand Book Stall buggy friendly All money raised will be All welcome going towards Guide funds It lasts between 45 minutes to an hour, afterwards we have refreshments CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKT SANDWICH FARMERS’ MKT at Minster Library Last Sunday of each Month Last Saturday of each Month If you are interested in joining Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanade Guildhall, Cattle Market our walk please contact for further info contact Further information from Michelle Mannering June Chadband 01843 841082 226033 Melanie Clarkson 01304 617 197 [email protected] [email protected] 26 Minster Matters May 2013 COASTAL & VILLAGE RENTAL (Est 1935) SPECIALIST

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