Thanet Extra Superdad of the YearDave Stanley of Manston was selected as the KM

Groups Thanet Extra Superdad of the Year recently,unfortunately however he didn’t quite make the finalleap to becoming the Kent Superdad, that honour goinginstead to Anthony Peak representing the KentishGazette area. Nevertheless we should feel good thatDave was selected for this area, he has two great kidsBen 4 and Jack 6 and a loving wife, Vicki. Jack attendsMinster CofE school and it was at the school gates werecently got to speak to Dave.

He tells us that unbeknown to him, Vicki put himforward for the award and he felt very humble at havingbeen selected as the Thanet area winner. He tells us hewas formerly a Staff Nurse on A&E and has spent16yrs in some form of nursing, but as a result of whatshould have been just a routine operation he has nowbeen diagnosed with Fybromyalgia and ME both ofwhich cause him extreme pain, but for the boys sake heworks himself through the pain barrier every day to gowith them to school and to nursery. He says, tongue incheek, that Vicki wouldn’t allow him to lay in anyway,

and they’ve recently taken on the commitment of a tenyear old border collie named Kiri who just loves havinga ball thrown for her, even though she suffers with agamy leg, the trouble though is she doesn’t bring itback. Dave did make mention of not being able to teachan old dog new tricks, but he’s working on it anyway.

Dave would have loved to have won the title, notleast because the prize would have seen him being ablefulfil his two greatest ambitions, riding a hot air balloonand having a bash at being a radio presenter.

Maybe we should be speaking to KMFM Thanet totry to get him the chance to fulfil at least one of thosedreams, unfortunately the hot air balloon may be a bitbeyond our capabilities though (unless you knowsomeone who may be able to help ?? We’re open tosuggestions)

What an inspiration Dave is to those of us sufferingpain at whatever level, he is an extremely nice guy witha loving family he can rightfully be very proud of.

WELL DONE DAVE !!

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Just as a TasterOn Sunday 21st June 09 Steam Locomotive, 60163 Tornadomade its inaugural visit to our County passing Minster via the

Ramsgate to Sandwich loop around 2010hrs.She is the first UK Main Line steam locomotive to have beenbuilt for very many years, and is a faithful replica of an A1

Pacific Class, the last of which was scrapped in 1966.As a project, from first inception to finished product she has

taken around 18yrs and cost approx £3 million to build.

According to the Steam Dreams website she will be back againin Kent on 21st December, when she will be hauling a

White Cliffs Christmas SpecialIt was worth fighting the weeds and the nettles to see her !!!

Thanet STD Code 01843Community Warden:Steve Taylor: 07811 271 302PC Kim Burgess: 07980 683 956(for reporting non-urgent information)PC Darren Reed: 07989 992 283Police Station: 231055(for reporting crimes or non urgent information toThanet Police)Thanet District Council: 577000(main switchboard)Community Dog Warden: 577580Salvation Army Hall: 825178Library: 821442Doctor’s Surgery: 821333(appointments only, 8.00am -10.00 am)Patient Liaison Group: 845072or email: minstersurgeryplg@gmx.comMinster School: 821384Village Website & Forum:www.minster-in-thanet.org.ukMinster Web Cafegroups.yahoo.com/group/minstercafeMobility Scooter(to loan): 07914 623 287Venues available for HireJohn Spanton Pavilion (in Rec)and All Weather Sports Pitchbookings for both the above viaParish Office 821339Old Schools: bookings viaJacque Sings 822053Village Hall: bookings viaEric James 821744Village Hall phone: 822807

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The next meeting ofMinster Parish Council

will be held on:Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 at 7pm

in the Neighbourhood CentreMembers of the public are welcome to attend and canarrange to speak to the Council through the Clerk orby requesting the Chairman before the start of themeeting. Copies of the Agenda are available from theClerk and are posted in the Library. Clerk to theCouncil is Mrs Kyla Lamb and the Council Office isnormally open from:-

9.30 am - 12 noon weekdays;tel: 821339 fax: 825269

Email: minsterpc@tiscali.co.uk

September Meeting - Tuesday 1st

Pavilion HireRecreation Ground

Suitable for parties, small weddings,children’s parties, etc.

Seating for 60-70,licensed bar available,

kitchen facilities.Ideal for all family occasions !

Bookings via Parish Council Office

Dates for Your Diary

2 Competitions to Enter 14/15Jul

4 Rivers Court Coffee Morning 24

4 Spiritual Bonanza 11

7 S.Army Shop Volunteers Meeting 13

8 Mothers Union 24

11 Saturday Market 24

13 RBL Womens Section Meeting 24

14 W.I. Meeting 24

16 W.I. Coffee & Chat Morning 24

18 Flower Show 10

24 S. Army Treasure Hunt & Barbeque 24

31 Pegwell Bay Reserve Guided Walk 25

Aug

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3 Mothers Union 24

Village Hall Bowls Group 21

All Weather Playing Surface 21

Church Services 23

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Sunday 21st June, Fathers Day, what was I doing ? I’ll tell you, Iwas sitting at my front door welcoming visitors to our garden whilsttyping this and the other articles or adverts that required my input.The day started off with me being well wrapped up to stop the chill,but as the day got older so the sun got warmer and I removed a fewlayers to compensate.My Monthly Moan: Every day I receive complaints about dogsfouling in the Rec, some even do it whilst out on the lead with theirowners, it’s just a pity the owners don’t look behind them once inawhile. Even worse though are those who live adjacent to the Recthat allow their dog to roam, under no-ones supervision, so nice ofthem to think of others !! To those thoughtless owners - be awarethat the dog warden has been informed. Rant over.This issue sees us giving a trial to another Printer, for the magazine.They have given us an extremely competitive quote which could bea lifesaver for us at this moment in time, as with the recessionhitting our advertisers so hard (we’ve lost 4 or 5 this month alone)income is obviously down. So we are hoping the quality has notdiminished, especially as we have also agreed to use them againnext month, when we produce the centre section in colour. We areactually hoping we can then offer them our continued business.If you have an event, a birth, a marriage, a death, maybe a thank youor something else we haven’t listed, that you’d like us to publish,we accept all of these types of things free of charge, justensure you get them to us by the 3rd Friday of the month at the verylatest. Our only copy charges being for commercial advertising.However we are not adverse to accepting donations if you so wish,but it isn’t something we would automatically expect. A specialthank you to those who have done so, “every little helps” as thesaying goes.The more observant amongst you will have probably noticed amember of the ‘E’ Team is missing, and that is because Heather hasdecided her health will not allow her to continue in such an activerole, so she has stood down much to the teams dismay. All

of us here at MM wish her well and hope that if she feels able, she will, shouldwe need her, still do the odd bit of typing for us.Finally ‘a bit tongue in cheek’ does anyone have any empty office space theywould allow us to use, to both work from and to house our equipment. We wouldlike to extend our monthly offerings but just do not have the space under ourstairs to allow us to do so. We’ve tried KCC Libraries, without much luck,especially as Minster library have an empty office that for years has only beenused as a junk room, so as a last ditch attempt does anyone know of anywhereelse we might try ? That’s it for another month. P.S. Where’s Zac today?(For those who still don’t know - Zac is my very vocal Jack Russell X and hispicture appears every month somewhere in the magazine - if I remember it !!)

POOR PARKINGOF THE MONTHJust dropping thedogs off to get themtidied up, but theycan’t walk too far,the poor dears haveonly got 4 legs

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MINSTER CHEMISTOn Saturday 11th July 2009 the village chemist will close earlier thanusual, at 11.30, instead of 1.00 pm. Should you require a chemist then

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Steve Taylor, Community Warden

It’s good to have some fine weather with us, and I’m pleased to reportthat Minster is at present without too many issues.

I would like to draw your attention to an incident that happenedrecently and I thought would make interesting and useful reading.

I was contacted by a relative of one our elderly residents stating that shewas unable to make contact with her. I discovered that a close neighbour ofthe lady concerned was a key-holder so I called on them and they informedme that she had been taken to hospital and gave me details of where shewas. I then passed this on to the concerned relative who as you can imaginewas very pleased to discover that her relative was safe and in good care.

It turned out that I had been found by this person via theMinster-in-Thanet website . Which made me think it would be useful forany of you that might have or know of someone else that might haverelatives out of the area and could make use of this website to obtain contactdetails of myself or the local police in cases such as this. Anyway I hopeyou found this useful.

On to other things. I had been made aware of a large amount ofhousehold goods that had been dumped near the sewage pumping stationon marsh farmland. On arrival there was a three piece suite of furniturealong with other sundry items. In amongst this was some literature whichgave names and addresses. I contacted Thanet District Council to report thefind and to arrange for it’s removal. I have been informed by anenforcement officer from TDC that they are to prosecute the offender andthat court proceedings will take place. This is just what we want to hear.The message is we will not accept any fly-tipping no matter how big orsmall and when I have more details of the outcome I will up-date you allbut in the meantime if you spot anything that you think might look like it’sbeen dumped let me know and together we can make sure that thesecharacters will realise that Minster is not a place to come for this type ofactivity .

Just one final note, as I’ve mentioned previously this is the time of yearwhen unwanted door callers appear. It seems that they are even calling on weekends looking for anything from odd-jobs to complete houserenovations. I was told on Monday this week that a resident had been calledon over the weekend but didn’t call until two days after. Our local policeofficers will usually be on duty most weekends and I would ask you to atleast try their number as they will be more than happy to deal with this typeof call. If they’re not on duty please call Margate police on 01843 231055and inform them.

Thanks for your continued support to me and our local police, as I say,together we will make sure Minster remains a safe place to live and work.

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Minster Twinning AssociationBonjour Mes Amis and welcome to more exciting news from theAssociation! For those of you who actually read the articles in this, the bestlocal news

media for the village, you will remember that as far back as Sunday 7th Junewe, the Twinning hosted our 3rd Minster Fun Day on the Rec. The objective,yes to raise funds. However, secondary to that is to unite and bring together allof you people who want to live in this village and take an active part in villagelife. Our main fund raising is directed towards financing the Minster Year 5School Exchange to Armbouts Cappel, but if any of you would like to putforward another worthy cause within the village then why not get in touch withus and express your views. Bob at the Attic is our current chairman and isavailable normally during the day.

Our fund raising events for this term are now almost at the end so I won’task you to part with any more of your hard earned cash. Nonetheless I will begyou to read and understand the next part of this item. resident inMinster is a member of the Twinning Association and, as such, have a right toattend all Committee Meetings. With prior notice to the Committee you canexpress your views, put forward suggestions or valid criticisms and let us knowwhere you want to see the Twinning going.

Remember there are lots of villages in this area who have TwinningAssociations and their continued survival depends on their local support.

So come on you people of Minster, we have a Geant (giant) and a healthyaccount, but we need support and encouragement and fresh ideas to keep onrunning. It’s your village and your Twinning, do you or your children want tosee it die? If you don’t, get in touch, we need your support!

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ATTENTION - MINSTER HISTORIANSWe have been sent this link by the owner of Michaels bookshop which

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He tells us it is bit unusual but could be a valuable resource to Minsterhistorians, and he also says he hopes to have a printed copy available soon.

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School GardenI would like to start by saying a big thanks to Gwen and her husband who

have helped us so much and especially for letting us fill up the watering cans.Next for the people who have donated money, this will go towards somestorage for the children’s tools. Lastly, for all the people who walk

past and praise us for the hard work we haveput in so far.

Now I will give you an update. We havesix beds not seven, we felt there was notenough room for seven, and these are nowfull with vegetables. We have picked ourfirst lettuce and these were given to MissKobylecki and Mrs Murray (waiting forfeedback on them!) We have some fish inthe pond which were donated and are living

happily with the newts and damselflies. We have managed to remove therubbish and this has made room for us to create a Herb section. And whilstworking on a sunny Sunday we have spotted baby Wrens with their parents,a Song Thrush, Chaffinch and of course our Robins and Blackbirds. But allis not right! Our strawberries are disappearing and our nut feeder has beenvandalised! We suspect this may be the Blackbirds and a Squirrel!!!If anyone can make or donate a squirrel feeder,we would appreciate it. If you have not seenthe garden yet please come down and have alook, we are there most Sunday afternoons -we love to stop! and have a chat.SusanDaw

(Editor’s note: Mrs Murray can confirm that the lettuce was indeed asgood, if not better, than shop bought! Maybe there’s a gap in the market forSchool Grown Produce??)

Tesco Vouchers for Schools

Do you have any of these that you do not need ?

Then please drop them into Attwells where they are collecting them onbehalf of Minster School. They are also collecting any other Supermarketschools vouchers so this isn’t limited to Tesco’s alone.

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Minster- in- Thanet WI.June's speaker was the popular Lee Ault, and attentive silence reigned as

she described the lives and terrible working conditions of 19th centuryseamstresses. Lee had brought many examples of the fine work done by these

women, who worked for paltry wages.Attentive silence, however, was not the order of the evening at the Beetle Drive,

when decibel levels were high, and only dropped when play stopped for us to enjoya ploughman's supper organised by Dorothy Butterworth: an evening greatly enjoyedby all who took part.

Another event enjoyed by all who took part was the Garden Morning, held inDon and Ann Wilks' beautiful garden, with plants, bric-a-brac, books, jewellery, andcakes for sale, refreshments to enjoy whilst soaking up the sun, plus a raffle with plentyof prizes, The event was open to all, and it was nice to see many non-members 'dropin'. "Thank you" to all who supported us.

Nine members tookpart in 'The Big Tidy Up',

organised by VirginiaLinihan, the aim being tocollect litter in the vicinityof the school. The ladiesstarted in Taylor Road, and

worked their way roundThorne, St. Mary's,

Domneva and MolineuxRoads, and the surroundingalley-ways. They did not

collect as much litter as they thought they would - it was mainly cigarette butts!!However, whilst Ann Tweedale was working near the infants' school, her young'audience' asked what she was doing, so she replied, "collecting litter that naughtypeople have all dropped", to which the childrensaid, "I put my litter in the bin!" It is reassuringto know that some of the younger generation arebeing taught to keep our environment litter-free.Well done them.

The ladies had been issued with protectivegloves and pick-up sticks, and looked very smartin their bright green plastic tabards, which matchedthe bright green plastic rubbish bags.

Our next meeting, to which visitors and new members will be made welcome,will be on Tuesday, 14 July at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall, when Chas Wingrovewill enlighten us on 'Self Defence for All'.

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Marathon UpdateHi, Better late than never - just to say that I managed to complete

the marathon in 4hrs, 20mins and 30secs, beating last year's time by 11minutes. I have raised approx £700 for Breast Cancer Campaign.

I picked up an injury the week before the race, which painfullyflared-up again at mile 19, but I managed to dig in and keep going, sowas just pleased to finish. At that point I said to myself 'I thinkI'll call it a day now', but the following week sent off my applicationfor next year's event! No fool like an old fool.But would recommend it to anyone who'sthought about entering - it's a great carnival,terrifically organised.

My wife Lesley and daughter Kimberleyaccompanied me as usual - and despiteclubbing with friends at the O2 Arena until3.00am the night before, Kimberley stillmanaged to wave me off in the morning!Opposite is my official photo taken after thefinish.

Many thanks, Peter Gallagher

Home CompostingHave you considered home composting ?

For just a short while longer you are able to purchase a compost binat a reduced rate from Thanet Council.

To obtain a bin you need to ring 0845 076 0223 and quote RefHCA9 but note this offer is only open until the end of August this year,as the Government will be withdrawing funding after that. This willmean a £3 million withdrawal of support for the scheme. Since thescheme started residents in Kent have purchased over 100,000 compostbins.

Defra are looking into the possibility of applying for funding to seeif the BTCV can carry on, however it is doubtful that these funds willallow for subsidising the future purchase of any new bins.

There are three available on the scheme; 220ltr Compost Converterfor £22.00 + £5 delivery (rrp £39.00); 330ltr Compost Converter for£23.00 + £5 delivery (rrp £49.00) or a 320ltr KOMP for £55.00 + £5.00delivery (rrp £81.00). So get in quick whilst you still can - comeSeptember it will be too late !!!

PROBABLYTHE BEST CARVERY

IN THANETSunday Carvery 12 noon - 4 pm

Main Course £7.45Children half price

Every Friday & SaturdayAuthentic London Pie, Mash & Liquor £3.50

Performing on the evening of 27th JuneDanielle

More Acts in July

Is anybody there? Come and find outFriday 3rd July 7.00pm

Psychic Evening

Village Pub and Restaurant

The White StagMonkton 01843 823760

FUNCTION ROOM,GARDEN OR LARGEGROUNDS FOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS,

PARTIES OR MEETINGS.Most family occasions catered for

including funeral receptionsor hire the room and cater for yourself

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QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTHPROFFESSIONAL

David Oakley MCFHP, MAFHP

All forms of Services and Treatmentsavailable for Foot and Nail care

Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hammer-toe,Ingrown nails, Nail deformities,

Infection control for Athletes foot and Fungal Nailinfections, Verruca’s,

Hard skin removal and Diabetic footcare

We provide personal and reliable treatment in thecomfort of your own home, nursing or residential

care home or hospital

Day, evening, weekend appointmentsavailable by arrangement

Tel: 01843 866601Mob: 07749 999584

July 2009

MINSTER FLOWER SHOWApologies for schedule errors:

The Class E "Floral Art" 61 "A Stormy Sea"DOES NOT need a title stated on the exhibit.

The Show Princesses are: Chelsea Hockley (Princess), withVictoria Eley and Freya Bullard (Attendants). This correctionis made with deepest apologies - there was a mistranslation ofsome very muddled notes from last year's Show.

Make sure your children do an entry for the Marqueeand get a FREE band to this year's Show.

Save yourself £3.

GRAND DRAW £200 prize + range of other prizes- tickets from The Gossip Shop, Attwells

and committee members.50p per ticket.

Remember photos for"dogless dog / catless cat" shows.

NEEDEDRace Marshalls, Chair Movers, Litter Monitors,

Car Parking Heavies.

Please see Karen at Attwells - before she sees YOU!!

WANT TO BOOK A STALL ????Ring Karen on 07813 648 214

Get ready - be prepared for 18th July.......................

MALOYS MOWERSUnit 4, Ebbsfleet Lane, Minster, Ramsgate CT12 5DI

Tel: 01843 825000

FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY NEEDS

* SALES * SERVICING ** SPARES * REPAIRS *

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW MOWEROR ANY OTHER GARDEN MACHINERY

DELIVERED TO YOU FULLY ASSEMBLEDAND DEMONSTRATED

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITEwww.themowerstore.co.uk

HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS TO BUYAT THE CLICK OF A BUTTON

TIGER’S TIP

Defrost frozen fish in a dish of milk,it improves the flavour. Use the milk to

make a sauce to go with the fish.

STREETWISESummer Special 2009

HOLIDAY CLUBLimited PlacesFabulous Staff

FUN - FUN - FUNBook early

to avoiddisappointment.07950 448 595

We would like to thank all of our parents/carersfor their support and suggestions over our last few

years for making our club such a success!Have a great Summer, we will.........

Day trips,fares &

entrance feesincluded.

£85

for the whole

week!

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THE SMART WAY TO BOOKYOUR HOLIDAY

Susan OsbornePersonal Travel Counsellor

Tel: 01843 834481 Mobile: 07940 714683Email: susan.osborne@travelcounsellors.comWeb site: www.travelcounsellors.com/susan.osborneTravel Counsellors Trust GuaranteesFinancial Protection on Every Booking

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ALLWEATHERCarpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Various safe methods of cleaning – water basedor completely dry to suit your requirements.

Locally based and fully insured.Call to arrange for your FREE quotation

with no hidden extras.

Tel: 01843 844542 Mob: 07962 108276

Member 1846

Quick Drying and totally safe cleaningat affordable prices

July 2009REACH YOUR DREAMS

Life Coaching

Life Coaching will help you to:

Deal with stress Increase your confidenceBe more positive Achieve your goals

Free consultationI offer a free (no-obligation) 30 minute consultation,so you can see if Life Coaching is for you.

ContactPlease contact me to find out more or to book yourfree consultation.Phone: 01843 826149 / 07731 999 474Email: jennifersmithcoaching@yahoo.comWeb: www.reachyourdreams.co.uk

Certified Life Coach, (BSc) Psychology, RSA Counselling Skills

T R O T(Toll Rides (Off-Road) TrustDear EditorI am sending you this letter to ask if youcould publicise my efforts to open a safer and extended riding network in this area.The area I am concentrating on is Monkton, Minster and St. Nicholas-at-Wade.The aim is to open up some Toll Rides to link with the existing byways, so riderscan avoid busy or dangerous roads and, if needed, provide additionalcircular routes without using bridle paths. If this is to happen I need help fromriders in the area.1. Firstly I need to establish that there is a need for additional off-road riding,especially if an application can be made for grant aid to cover the costs of thingssuch as rider friendly gates, bridges etc.2. Secondly I need one or two people to help me look at maps, identify possibleroutes and the names of Farmers / Landowners over whose land the routemay cross. After that we will begin to approach the Farmers / Landowners.I can be contacted on 01843 822368 or 07703 271431 or by post at Golden PointFarm, 115 Monkton Street, Monkton.Kay Gregory - For Toll Rides (Off-Road) Trust.

821291

MONEYGRAMserviceavailable

A safe and fastway to send or

receive money worldwide(around 150,000 locations)

AlsoCome and see our new

collection of gifts,garden accessories

and ladies handbags

822954821291

SPIRITUAL BONANZASaturday 4th July

Minster Village Hall10.00am to 4.00pm

British Spiritualist FederationTraining Day for BeginnersMediumship Accreditation

£30 - Bookings Only

Psychic Art Workshop10.00am to 4.00pm

£20 Limited Spaces available

7.30pm to 9.30pmAn Evening Demonstration ofClairvoyance & Psychic Art

4 International MediumsTickets on the door £5.00

For further detailsand to make a booking please ring

Sueon

01843 833748

Flowersby Vanessa

Bouquets, Baskets,Table decorations

Weddings or FuneralsCreated with the“Personal Touch”For designs with

a difference

Vanessa Fairbrass(C&G qualified florist)

Rose CottageManor Road

St. Nicholas at WadeCT7 0NY

01843 84701207934 420 837

I can deliverwithin

Thanet & Canterbury

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MPG CARPET CLEANING(small local family run business)CARPET CLEANING FOR

THE 21st CENTURYA completely dry

carpet cleaning service!And that means: -

No more damp or wet carpets!No danger of colour-run or shrinkage!No chance of sticky residues whichcan attract the dirt!

Lovely fresh scenteddeep cleaned carpets!

(Upholstery and leathercleaning service available)

We also clean carpets - upholstery -internal walls/ceilings in caravans andmobile homes.

For quotes please call:-01843 833707

or 07966 288 326

Minster Bowls ClubIt was my fault for missing last month’s newsletter. I

missed the deadline by two days forgetting it’s the 3rdFriday in the month.

We couldn’t have asked Mother Nature to be kinder for the startof the outdoor season. We haven’t had to use our “Wet Gear” on mostof the matches.

The ladies are off to a good start winning two out of three games,195 shots to 136. In the league they won the first two games 69-56.

The men have won 8 games and lost 5. The Combination team inthe league are playing their hearts out having lost only one game sofar. The Premier team are also doing quite well considering thestronger opposition.

Another success is the regular request for an application form tojoin the club from our villagers. Some of the recently approvedmembers are gaining valuable experience playing in our friendlygames and many have also entered the club competitions.

To make it easier for you Non Bowlers to see when we areplaying, on our home green, Messr’s Attwells are kindly displayingeach months games in their window.

Next month I will be able to tell you the results of the CharityOpen Day sponsored by W.S. Cole & Son, also the results of theHSBC sponsored Triples Day for Club Members.

By special request and to put a name to who writes these reports,for your benefit, I am the Club Captain.

Glynne Hibbert

The 2009 Summer Reading Challenge is the 11th annual challenge.Children all over the UK are about to embark on a fantastical adventure and

become a Quest Seeker.The theme is all about the power of the imagination. It will take young readers

into a mysterious and wondrous land where they can discover the joy of reading andnurture a life-long love affair with books. It also promotes the library as a place ofwonder and excitement, where librarians can offer children invaluable advice andguidance to help them through their quest.

Minster Library from 11th July come and join in!Stickers to collect, new books to read ..............

www.mortonsfork.co.uk

Morton’s ForkStation Road,

Minster: 01843 823000

**Exclusive to Minster**Tuesday - Saturday from 6.30pm (£10 minimum order for delivery)

Now Open for Cream Teas, Coffees and BreakfastOur new licence means you can now pop in and see

us just for a drink - no necessity to eat as well !!Tuesday Lunchtime Special3 courses £6.25 Open to All

Booking is Essential

Restaurant and Hotel

¼ Pound Burger in afloured bap served withhomemade chips...£5.00Cajun Chicken Burgerin a floured bap withhomemade chips...£5.00Pan-fried Lambs Liver& Bacon with Bubble‘n’ Squeak & OnionGravy....................£5.50

Wholetail Scampi withhomemade chips....£5.50Steak, Mushroom & AlePie with homemadechips.......................£6.00Chicken & Ham Pie withhomemade chips....£6.00Beer battered Fish of the|day with homemadechips & peas.......... £6.50

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MB BUILDING &LANDSCAPING

SERVICESExtensions * RefurbishmentsLoft and Garage Conversions

Property Maintenance and Repairs

Block Paving * Turfing * DeckingGarden Clearance * Fencing

Water Features

Professional and Reliable ServiceFully Insured

Free QuotationsGive Chris a call on:

07883 06574029 Watchester Lane, Minster

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Computer Installation & RepairWeb Design & Hosting

Tuition availableon most popular packages

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE01843 821243/07739 486707

www.minster.net

July 2009

Dermalogica Facials * Waxing * Sun BedManicures * Pedicures * Tinting

Gel Overlays * ElectrolysisDermal Clinic (plump out the lines)

New Opening HoursNew Friendly & Professional Service

New TreatmentsFor all enquiries and

appointment bookings please call

Minster Salvation Army Charity ShopWe are pleased to announce that the final permissions have been given for

the conversion of our Old Worship Hall to a Charity Shop.Following a tender process in which four local contractors were invited to

submit tenders we are delighted that The Salvation Army has awarded thecontract to Kevin Smith of Minster. Kevin hopes to begin work at the end ofJuly or the beginning of August and if all goes well the project should take sixto eight weeks to complete.

We would like to thank all who have assisted us by supporting fund raisingactivities and making this project a reality.

A number of people have indicated that they would be willing to volunteeras helpers when the Charity Shop is fully open.

An initial meeting for volunteers will be held at:The Salvation Army Hall

11 Tothill Streeton Tuesday 7 July at 7 P.M.

If you are able to attend please contact Val Hope 823830or Roger Harding 821543

Local meetup.com GroupHi, I just wanted to blow the trumpet again about the group I started in the

area, which sometimes meets at the New Inn in Minster where we are welcomedmost warmly by landlord Karen and the staff there.

The group is online at a site called meetup.com and is called South East(Kent) Get Together & Make Music/Hike/Walk group. We now have moremembers, yet are looking for more so if you would like to get together andhave some fun making music or hiking or walking (or like me, all of these!)then please do join us. No experience at all required and ideas/enthusiasm mostwelcome.

To find out more info or what we are up to next, go to our website:www.meetup.com/South-East-Get-Together-MakeMusic-Hike-Walk

or you can ring me, Diane, on 07717 453106.

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N.P. ELECTRICALSBS7671 QUALIFIED

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERPart ‘P’ Registered Electrical installer

All electrical work undertaken from areplacement socket to a full house rewireInspection and testing service available.

Free Quotations, Competitive Prices.Quality workmanship guaranteed

Tel: Nic Morling 01843 825094

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RoofingOver 30 years experience

* New roofs * Roof Repairs ** Restoration Work *

* Free Estimates** All work guaranteed *

Freephone: 0800 7 31 31 52Mobile: 07957 42 42 47

ESTABLISHED

HOUSEThere has been a house at Quex since the early 1400s, home

to several different families over the centuries. It has been called“Quex” since its ownership in the 1500s by the Quekes family,who prospered from the extensive wool industry in Kent. MajorPowell-Cotton’s ancestor, John Powell (1721-1783), bought thehouse and adjacent farm as an investment in 1777. His nephew,

John Powell Powell (1769-1849) demolished the mansion, replacing it with an elegantRegency home. Several rooms in Quex House are open to the public during the SummerSeason and provide a special addition to a visit to the Museum. After two hundred yearsQuex House remains a family home. Its relaxed atmosphere and character areimmediately appreciated when visitors step from the Museum galleries into the late-Victorian Oriental Drawing Room. House Stewards are on hand towelcome visitors and provide further information about the house, thefamily, the paintings and furnishings.

MUSEUMThe Museum at Quex had its origins in a pavilion built in the garden

in 1896 to house the growing collection of trophies gathered by the youngPercy Powell-Cotton on a series of amazing trips to the wildest areas ofnorthern India and Tibet. Although a hunter and collector all his life, fromthe beginning Percy was also interested in the people of the countries he travelled in and hebrought back examples of a wide range of material that illustrates their lives and cultures.Many subsequent trips to Africa added to the collections and, inspired by his lifetime of traveland adventure, Major Powell-Cotton created a unique Museum to reflect the experiences ofhis travels and show the world to people at home in England. Following the death of MajorPowell-Cotton in 1940, his son Christopher constructed additional galleries to display thefamily collections of archaeology, ceramics and weaponry. These galleries link physicallywith the ground floor suite of rooms in Quex House. The Museum now comprises eightgalleries displaying many significant and world-class objects, many equal in importance tothose held in national collections. The Museum Shop stocks gifts to suit all ages.

A Family Ticket to Powell Cotton MuseumWe have 2x Family Tickets to give away. All you have to do is to send your name,

address and a contact number in an envelope marked ‘July’s Attraction of the MonthPrize Draw POWELL COTTON MUSEUM’ to us c/o Minster Library.

Competition Rules & ConditionsCompetition is only open to Minster residents and strictly one entry per household.Last time and date of entry: Midday on Friday 17th July. Prize draw takes place

Saturday 18th. Winners will receive their tickets by Monday 20th, when we will alsosend along a Photographer to take your picture.

Please note: MM, or the “Attractions owners” may wish to use these pictures forfuture publicity purposes.

Win!!

July 2009

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ENVYUnisex Hairdressers

Modern Salon * Friendly WelcomeAffordable Prices

Mon/Wed/Sat 9.00am - 1.00pmTues 9.00am - 4.00pm

Thurs/Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm

27 High Street, Minster01843 821526

QUEXPLORER AUGUST ADVENTURES2nd to 31st August 2009

Powell-Cotton Museum Quex House and Gardens2 x sessions (PM) 1-2pm and 2.30-3.30pmAudience - Children - Booking Essential

Weekly activities based around the discoveries, adventures and inventions of variousVictorians. A changing programme of activities includes Museum adventure, storytelling,art activity and outdoor adventure. Based around science, exploration, natural history andThanet archaeology. Price: £7 includes Quexplorer Membership (free admission for 1year) plus £2 per activity.

Week 1 - Powell-Cotton-Stories of the unseen collection. (Keith Dunmall)Week 2 - Charles Darwin - Creature Creations. Evolutionary Art. Children involved

in evolving their own creationsWeek 3 - Charles Lyel - The Science and Spectacle of the Victorian Coast.

(Thanet Coastal Project)Week 4 - Charles Roach Smith - Have-a-go-Archaeology. (The Trust for Thanet

Archaeology)

The Quex tea room is open throughout the season and offers a selection of light lunchesincluding a childrens menu’s and a daily special. Afternoon teas and cream teas are alsoavailable.

The Sunday Carvery is open all year round and customers can choose a two or three coursemeal from a wide selection of of starters, main course meats, including a vegetarian option anddesserts.

Carvery customers receive a free ticket to view our magnificent gardens with their meal andthe chance to watch a Falconry Display.

The Carvery is very popular and advance booking is recommended.

A Complimentary Carvery Meal for TwoWe have A Complimentary Carvery Meal for Two* to give away.

All you have to do is to send your name, address and a contact number in an envelopemarked ‘July’s Attraction of the Month Prize Draw QUEX GARDEN RESTAURANT’to us c/o Minster Library by midday Friday 17th July.

Rules and terms apply. Please see ‘Competition Conditions’ on page 14.*Limited to 2 persons only

Win!!

Events &

Activities

July 2009

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Only 15 minutes to DisneylandClose to all major attractions, shopping,

golf & restaurantsPrices from £425 per week, not per person

Visit our website:www.cnfloridahome.com

For more information & a colourbrochure contact Nicola on 821238

Exceptional LuxuriousFlorida

Villa- To Let -

- Sleeps 8 -- Private Pool -

Michael and Maureen would like to thank all friends andneighbours of their mum Edith (Ellen) Accleton for their flowers, cards, donationsand messagesof sympathy.

Also Richard for the service and Jonathan for the funeral arrangements. Donationsfor the Salvation Army amounted to £360.

Thank you all very much.

The Marriage of...Christine Barker and Reg Baynham , took place 26th May 2009at Salmestone Grange. What a happy event .

To Whom It May ConcernIf you are the person responsible for taking the flower pot from on top of the

gatepost, at my mothers bungalow in Freemans Rd, please feel free to come back andcollect it’s twin from the other side of the gateway as it looks odd with one missing.

Also thank you so very much to whoever smashed the glass bottles on her drive,she has a job to both bend and walk so clearing up after you was a real pleasure forher.

If she needs anything else doing in the future we’ll let you know.

Thanks from JoyceA very big thank you to all the shops in the village and their ever helpful staff since

November 2008. Their assistance and caring attitude have been greatly appreciated.

50th Wedding AnniversaryRob and Doris (Dot) Bushell (nee Bailey), formerly of Durlock and Petts Crescent

now residing at Brockmans Close, have been married for 50 years on Saturday the27th June 2009. Congratulations from us all.

Maureen Morphew

A Big Thank YouTo Ray, Frances, Tony, Joyce, Patrick and Yvonne for your kindness and support

following the death of Phillip.We always said we had the best neighbours (FRIENDS) ever and now I still have.Thank you also to Ray and Jean Warren, the Rev. Bob Colesand W.S Cole & Sons. My thanks to you all, Hilary.

Your Letters

Note from Yvonne Chapman - Hi there, just wanted to say about a nicehappening. Whilst walking over the weekend, along Watchester Lane, I decided tomake my way through the wooded area towards Monkton Road country track.

I stood there a while at the entrance, and some lads who were playing in the woodsby the tree swing, were so helpful, and when I enquired about the track, they said“We’ll take you there”. One was concerned about the steep section of one part of thetrack and I said I am sure I can manage it.

Tom and Adam, two of the lads’ names, were so respectful. I feel I wanted this tobe acknowledged, as the young do not often get any praise do they?

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PawfectionDog Grooming ServiceAll Breeds Welcome

Kind Professional ServiceFully Insured

Professionally Trained

Gemma & Sandie69 High Street

Minster, CT12 4AB01843 825841

The Saddler7 Monkton Road, Minster

01843 821331Where A Warm Welcome

from Jan & Mickawaits you

Good Food, Local Real AlesBat & Trap (Pitch for Hire)

Pool TableSponsors of Saddlers

Sunday Football TeamRegular Disco’s

Open all day on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

CAJ Plumbing ServicesQualified local plumber

(Minster based)Professional service - No job too small

Call Chris on07901 716 939

for a competitive quotation

Minster Flower Show Princess 2008& Cliffsend Rosebud Princess (2008Dethroned)

You may remember us publishing an article, alongside this picture, last year, showing Kizzy and her older sister Imogen at Cliffsend having been crowned Miss Rosebud Princess and CliffsendMay Queen respectively. Shortly after that same article appeared in the localThanet papers they were both stripped of their titles by Cllr Mrs. M. Fiander Chairof Cliffsend Parish Council, supposedly because their mum had broken the rulesby sending the article to the press.

Their mum, Vanessa, because of the upset it caused to her daughters, foughtthat decision via the Standards Board, which resulted in them requiring the saidCllr to write an apology to the two girls. We are also reliably informed that shehas been suspended from the Parish Council for 2 months whilst she undergoessome retraining on how to be a councillor.

Notes from Minster Parish CouncilMeeting 2nd June 09

The Parish Council have written to local landowners in an attempt to findsome ground for allotments.

TDC have been advised that the resignation of Cllr Mrs Pickering, givenby her son who has power of attorney, has been accepted.

The hedge bordering the Persimmon development along the “BumpyTrack” is now their responsibility and TDC have been approached to request themto cut it back to make the track passable again with ease.

The Police reported there had been 12 crimes in the area, plus illegalfly-tipping in Marsh Farm Rd and illegal fishing down at the river. Problems withtraffic movements in Monkton Rd especially at school run times were also notedand this will be referred to the next Policy Committee meeting.

CCTV is to be erected at High St Car Park to help alleviate the continualdumping of rubbish around the recycling skips and also in an attempt to deter the“other” users of the public toilets.

Minster Station Parkway Status - MPC have advised KCC that they aretotally against any plans to upgrade the station.

KCC Highways have been contacted re condition of footpath in HighStreet.

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VILLAGE AGENT REPORTS INCREASE IN SALES!Darren Finch and Debbie Coles, who operate the Minster Office of

Colebrook Sturrock, are pleased to report a marked increase in activity levels inall price ranges. “Whilst we have not seen any increase in actual prices webelieve things are starting to turn the corner and we have had our best monthsince we re-opened in February!

In the last 6 weeks we have agreed 6 new sales and viewing levels havedramatically increased. This is due largely to our new listings being goodquality properties at appropriate prices.”

The major lenders also reported a 9% increase in lending during Mayindicating growing confidence in borrowing.

We would like to take this opportunity to let you know that we do NOTcharge any ‘up front fees’, with the exception of the cost of a HIP, which is a

legal requirement and must be obtained prior to marketing. There is no charge for advertising and our fees are payable only oncompletion of a successful sale.

Debbie and Darren are delighted with the positive response they have received from the local residents and are now startingto feel part of the community. “We are now actively seeking more properties FOR SALE or TO LET in and around this soughtafter village.

Our advice is always free and without any obligation so if you would like an up to date appraisal of your property please feelfree to call us on 01843 823200 or call into the office for a chat.

We are here to serve the village so please make use of us!”Darren Finch & Debbie Coles

Minster

An attractive period terrace cottagewith pleasantly presented

accommodation.

Two bedroomsTwo reception roomsGas fired central heatingDouble glazed windowsGarden approximately 133ft indepth.

£129,000

Minnis Bay, Birchington

A substantial detached family housesituated in a sought after private roadadjoining the sea front at Minnis Bay.

Four bedroomsThree bathroomsThree reception rooms,Landscaped gardens withparking and excellent sea views

Offers in Excess of £475,000

Epple Road, Birchington

Situated close to the Cliff tops ofEpple Bay this pretty cottage wouldmake an ideal holiday home.

Arranged over three floors with:Two double bedroomsGas central heatingDouble glazingPretty rear gardenAvailable chain free

£152,500

Colebrook Sturrock71 High St, Minstert: 01843 823200e: minster@colebrooksturrock.co.ukw: www.colebrooksturrock.com

TraditionalGood QualityFish & Chips

*Real Food*

Eating In ?Bring your own wine -

no corkage charge

ARCHIESHigh St, Minster

Tel: (01843) 822268Opening Times:- Mon - Sat 11.30am ‘til 9.30pm

(inc Bank holidays)

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Skin Care and Associated Therapies

Open: Mon 9am - 3pm Tues/Wed 9am - 5pmThurs/Fri 9am - 9pm Sat 9am - 5pm

10/12 Cuthbert Road, Westgate-on-Sea

01843 831882Email: completelyou@aol.com

* Unisex Salon * Late Evenings ‘til 9pm* Gift Vouchers * Semi Permanent Make-up* Dermal Fillers * Slimming Treatments

* Nail Treatments * Holistic Treatments* Bio Sculpture Gel Nails * Oxygen Therapy

* Dermalogica Treatments * Micro Dermabrasion* Waxing/Tinting/Make-up * Pregnancy Massage

* Non-Surgical Face Lift * LED Light Therapy* Colonic Irrigation * Chiropractor

* Skin Tag/Red Vein/Milia Removal*Spa Days & Exclusive Parties

July 2009

KENS BIKESWant your bike repaired or serviced?

We collect and return- FREE in your area

Repair price “Up Front”24hr Turn-round

A Professional Service

26/28 Eaton Road, Margate01843 221422

inc Eve’s and Sundays(Same Owner for 30 years)

COMPUTER CORNER

Did you know that there are now at least 40 million Internetusers in the UK? With a population of around 60 million, that’stwo thirds of us in the UK now ‘surfing’ the world wide web.

Therefore it’s no wonder that the Internet offers such a variety of services.It’s hard to know where to find great websites. And with such a choice,

where on earth would you start? About a year ago, the Telegraph newspaperpublished a list of ‘101 most useful websites’ and I’ve been taking a good lookthrough the list to see what they recommend. Here’s a few of my favourites....

BBC iPlayer (www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer)On demand television and radio programmes from the BBC.TV Guide (www.tvguide.co.uk)TV listings for terrestrial and cable television.VideoJug (www.videojug.com)Videos on how to do just about anything - from golf shots to onionchopping.Nationmaster (www.nationmaster.com)Giant database of statistics for every country of the world.NHS Direct (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk)Information about health and illness including a facility to check yoursymptoms.Age Concern (www.ageconcern.org.uk)Information, advice and products for the more mature of us.Money Saving Expert (www.moneysavingexpert.com)Discount tips and tricks to save money - free to use, free of adverts.Walk It (www.walkit.com)Pedestrian route finder for larger uk cities including London, Edinburghand Manchester.Uncyclopedia (www.uncyclopedia.org)A spoof encyclopedia where very little is true, but it is very funny.The Telegraph (www.telegraph.co.uk)News, sport, travel, lifestyle and all you would expect from the DailyTelegraph.

Jackie RainesHome Computer Tuitionwww.jackieraines.co.uk

HIJACKED!

Dad said I was to keep aneye on this woman whocontinually hijacks hiscolumn - so that’s whyI’m here

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For all the jobs you don’t havetime to do !

Interior & Exterior HomeImprovements and Repairs

AlsoHedge Cutting , Gardening , Fencing , Patios

Free estimates. No job too small.Local, Reliable and Friendly.

Fully Insured.

Ring Trevor on:01843 82254107765 907480

July 2009

Peking & Cantonese Cuisine

Delivery Service£1.00 Delivery Charge on Every Order

Minimum Order £10.00 within 3 mile radius

Chinese Restaurant& Take Away

01843 8223712 Monkton Road, Minster

A La Carte & Buffet Menu Available

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OPEN GARDENS 2009MM normally have a presence in the churchyard promoting the magazine, but

this year myself and my wife were coerced into opening our own garden so thechurchyard was taken off the agenda.

I spent the whole day on Saturday sitting at my makeshift “desk” inside myfront porch, with a continually topped up mug of tea and ample nosh, busily typingup articles for this issue and having some gentle banter with our visitors.

We know people are always going to be polite on such occasions but we neverexpected the really good comments we received, considering our “estate” is lessthan postage stamp size and doesn’t take an awful lot of time to peruse.

We must admit we had many evenings and weekends beforehand saying toourselves why ever did we agree to do this, but we are quite glad we took part, atleast we can now say “been there, done that”.

Saturday saw me out at 6.30am watering the baskets and pots and although theday was a bit dull and overcast, with the help of our eldest grandson, Tom, we saw91 visitors through our gate, which surprised us, as we are a bit detached frommany of the other gardens that were open. The monotony of the grey clouds wasbroken however by numerous sightings of various aircraft that were obviously hereto attend the show at Margate.

Sunday we were setup and ready for re-opening at 10am and by 11.40 weeventually saw our first visitor, only 41 gracing our steps all day. Our daughtercame to help but wasn’t feeling too well so we sent her home to recuperate readyfor school on Monday.

It was really nice to have the 3 Carnival Princesses visit, but a pity that Cassiehad to work and was unable to attend.Many have asked would we do it again ? Probably not - It was far less hassle havingthe gazebo in the churchyard - so we’ll probably be back there again next year, andanyway I missed my Ploughman’s and the constant mugs of tea from the OldSchools Ray, Editor

We’ll hopefully have colour pictures in next month’s issueof this event and the Flower Show

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Hire times and pricesMonday-Friday Saturday & Sunday09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs15:00hrs to 21:00hrs

Price Structure* Full Pitch : £25/hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £15/hour

Half Pitch : £15/hour (1 five a side pitch)* A 10% discount will be given to Minster clubs and

residents booking the ‘Full Pitch’ option only.To book this facility please contact Kyla Lamb, at the Parish

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Short Mat Bowls Sessions for JulyCome along to one of our sessions on a Tuesday or

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MINSTER GARAGEJohn Quittenden of Minster Garage would like it to be

known that even though he has reached the ripe old age of 65he is not retiring, so to his customers he would like to say “it’sbusiness as normal”.

John would also like to take this opportunity to thank hiscustomers for their loyalty in the past and he hopes to seethem all for many years to come.

Sunday5th 6pm - 9pm12th 6pm - 9pm19th 6pm - 9pm26th 6pm - 9pm

Tuesday7th 9am - 12noon14th 9am - 12noon21st 9am - 12noon28th 9am - 12noon

ALL WELCOMEPhoenix Cup

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Find out more at: www.souththanetlabour.org.ukContacting your MP:

Dr. Stephen Ladyman:House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AASouth Thanet Constituency Office28, Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6EETel: 01843 852696; Fax: 01843 852689

e-mail:stephenladymanmp@souththanetlabour.org.ukWeb site: www.steveladyman.labour.co.uk

An MP’s Surgery is held every weekPlease phone for an appointment

Appointments are available every Friday from4pm in the Constituency Office, Ramsgate.

Additional surgeries are held once a month on aSaturday morning in one of the villages or towns

of the constituency and are advertised locally.Dr. Ladyman will visit the elderly, disabled and

people without transport at their homes if preferred.

Dr. Stephen LadymanMember of Parliament for

South Thanet

Ash, Broadstairs, Cliffsend,East Stourmouth, Elmstone,

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Remembrance

REMEMBER - Malcolm SackettSome of the older residents of the village will remember

Malcolm Sackett formerly of Prospect Road. Malcolm, emigratedto Tasmania over 50 years ago and sadly passed away on 18th Mayaged 77 years. From P.W.Sackett.

Robert Edward Harding(Bob)

11-11-1946To

01-06-2009

Linda, Wendy and Family

Would like to thank all of thekind neighbours, friends and

residents who have sent cards,flowers and donations to them

during this unhappy time,it has been so appreciated.

Special thanks toW.S.Cole and Son

for all of your help and kindness

Minster Matters 23July 2009

Church Newsand Service Times

The Salvation Army11 Tothill Street, Minster

Majors Richard and Val Hope823830

Weekly ProgrammeAll events take place in the

New Salvation Army Church,Youth and Community Centre

SundayJigsaw (Sunday School)

11.00am – 12.00pmMorning Family Service,

11am – 12pmEvening Service, 6pm – 7pm

MondayBaby Group

(Parents & Babies up to 12 months),9.30am to 12.30pm

Friendship Club(Over 50’s), 2.15pm – 3.30pm

TuesdayParents and Tots,

9.30am – 11.30am

WednesdayKeep Fit, 10.15am – 11.15am

Home League(Ladies over 50), 2.00pm – 3.45pm

Pilates, 6.30pm-7.30pm& 7.30pm - 8.30pm

(for details ring Beckyon 0788 7560957)

ThursdayPrayer Meeting and Quiet Time

9am - All are Welcome

Friday7up Youth Club

(7-10 year olds), 5.30pm – 6.30pmAdventurers Youth Club

(10 – 12 year olds), 7pm – 8.30pm

SaturdayThere are events happening on mostSaturdays please see other pages of

Minster Matters for details.

Salvation Army telephone numberfor the new building is 01843 825178For more information please visit the

websitewww.salvationarmy.org.uk/minster

St. Mary’s the Virgin, MinsterRev. Bob Coles, 821250

Sunday Services InJULY

5th July9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Family Praise6.30pm: Evensong

12th July9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Family Communion (CW)

19th July9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Morning Worship

26th July9am: Holy Communion (BCP)10am: Holy Communion (CW)

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In

JULY

5th July10.15am: Holy Communion

12th July10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)

19th July10.15am: Holy Communion

with Methodists

26th July10.15am: Family Service

Funerals:15th June: William Daly (78)

at Thanet Crematorium23rd June: Walter Eastland (94)

at Thanet Crematorium

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.orgThe Abbey Chapel is open for

prayer throughout the dayLauds: 7.30am

Mass 8.15am, Sunday 10amMid day prayer 12.10pm

Vespers 6pmCompline 7.50pm

(followed by Silent Prayer)

All our visitors, not only Christians butpeople of all faiths and spiritual tradition,all who ‘truly seek God’ (rule of St.Benedict) are warmly welcomed to join usin prayer, in our beautiful monastic chapel.

SS Ethelbert & Gertrude CatholicParish Ramsgate and Minster

Rev S. Fisher, 592071ethelbert@fastmail.fm

www.rc.net/southwark/ramsgate-----------------Parish Office:

SS Ethelbert & Gertrude Church72 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7DS

-----------------Catholic Mass each Wednesday and

Holyday of Obligation at 12 noon in theChurch of St Mary the VirginFor other services in Minster

please see Minster Abbey entry.

Baptisms at Minster Parish Church:31st May: Finley Waddell6th June: Luisa De Siano

Mid week service at St Mary’sWednesdays 10.30am.

Weddings at Minster Parish Church:6th June: Joe Reardon and

Amy Berridge

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Minster and MonktonHorticultural Society

NOTE: THERE WILL BENO MEETING IN JULY

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MINSTER & MONKTONWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Royal British Legion ClubAugustine Road

Come and join us for a “Cuppa” and ChatBingo - Raffles

EVERY WED 2pm - 4pmAll Welcome

For further info phoneJoan Cordwell on 823782

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Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s SectionMonday 13th July

7.30pmQuiz, FlowerArrangement

Bingo, Speaker or QuizRaffle prizes needed

for all meetingsFor further information

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NEXT MEETINGTuesday, 14th July

7.30 pmVillage Hall

Speaker: Chas Wingrove'Self Defence for All'

Visitors and new memberswelcome

COFFEE AND CHATThursday, 16th July,

10 am - 12 noonVillage Hall Committee Room

For further informationring 597287

SANDWICH FARMERS’MARKET

Last Saturday of every month9am to 4pm

Guildhall, Cattle Market

July 2009

Minster MayhemsNew dancers and

musicians welcomeThe Old Schools

Fridays 5.15pm - 6.30pmin term-time

Phone 821795

MOTHERS UNION

Our next meeting will be held onWEDNESDAY JULY 8th

at 2.00pm11 High Street

Weather permitting we will havea garden party by kind invitation

of Heather.

A Garden Party will be held on:MONDAY AUGUST 3rd

11.00am to 4.00pmat 92 Monkton Road

in aid of the Mothers’ Unionproject “Away from it all”

Bring and Buy stall andrefreshments will be available.

Everybody is welcometo come along.

For further information phoneJanet 821313

SATURDAY MARKETJULY 11th

10.00am - 12.00noonOld Schools

All usual stalls - Cakes - PlantsBric-a-Brac.

In aid of Church Funds

HAVE A BREAK..........have a cuppa and a chat with us

in the Old School Hallfrom 11.00am to 12noon

on WednesdaysEverybody welcome

RIVERS COURT COFFEE MORNINGSaturday 4th July, 10.00am - 1.00pm

Tombola, Cakes, Books, Puzzles, Bric-a-bracBonus Ball & Golden Egg

Refreshments50% proceeds to Charity50% to our Social Club

All are very welcome to attend

Events

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TICKETS:ADULT £4.00UNDER 12 £2.00FAMILY £5.00

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THE THIRSTY BLUE TITWhen the summer sunin the garden bursts,

A little blue tit slakes his thirst.Upside down hangs this cheeky fellow,

from the garden tap,all blue and yellow.

He drinks from the steady water dropsThen sated he returnsto the hedgerow tops.

What a pretty sight it is to seeThis feathered visitor

who’s come to tea.Myrna Elson

Minster MattersNotes and Events

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July 2009

1st MINSTER BROWNIESMinster Pavilion

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Girls aged 7-11 years old are welcome.It is £1.50 per session and £10.00 Joining fee.

If you are interested please call Jackie Cooper (Brown Owl)on (01843) 822970.

SANDWICH & PEGWELL BAYNATIONAL NATURE RESERVE

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7 pm on Friday 31st JulySee the large flock of Sandwich terns and other migratory birds

- Volunteer Day on 12 September -

QEQM SUMMER FETESaturday 1st August 10.30am to

in the Hospital Grounds Maternity Car ParkFun Dog Show - Lots of Stalls - Fun & Games

We are collecting bric-a-brac, good china and books, for ourfete. If you can help with any of these items then please bringthem to the Ramsgate Road entrance between 1800 & 2000hrs inthe week beginning 27th July.

A jokePerson1: knock knockPerson 2: I don’t care

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By NathanCLAP NOW!

Being Happy.Smile often, Laugh often.

Treat others the way you want to be treated.Be Kind.

Be Helpful and Useful,Be humorous, that will be good.

Just be yourself! You are always good enough.Be silly,

You will be getting loads of attention if,You pay attentionTo your friends.

Now read every BOLD word out loud.By Kirsty Sheerin

CANTERBURY TALESOn the 15th May 2009 all of year 5 went to Canterbury Tales. I’ll

tell you about the day. First at about 10:30 we all walked to the trainstation and the French got their coach. On the train Tyler, Jaina, AndI read a magazine about fashion, then we met the French children inWestgate gardens.

We had a little snack and we got split up into groups .I was withMr Packer and Ellie was with Mr Brett. Our French partners werevery nice .My French partner was called Noemie and Lea was Ellie’s.So we walked to the Norman Castle and went inside it and then weall had lunch in Dane John Park.

After that we walked through the city of Canterbury and thengot to Canterbury Tales. I didn’t like Canterbury Tales at all .Therewere Dummies of people, but they were very scary. We got a walkietalkie thing that we had to hold by our ear, mine was very loud so Ihad to turn it down. Alice was very scared so she was hugging MrPacker and Kyle was hugging Rosie too .I thought that Canterburytales was very scary and frightening I wouldn’t like to go there again.

My group and I finally got to go to the shops and I bought akeying, badge and a very cold Ice cream .Then it was time to go backto school, but we didn’t want to go.

My mum took lots of pictures and we said our goodbyes. Myfriend Libby started to cry because she didn’t want her Frenchpartner Chloe to go. My friends and I all gave Libby a hug and ourFrench partners one too. We loved the day out and can’t wait to seeour French partners again In France.

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Trooping the Colour

On the 13th June 2009 the Queen has her official birthday. Heractual birthday was the 21st April 2009. Each year her officialbirthday is marked by a military parade and march past. This isknown as trooping the colour. They carry the flag as they march past.

Each June the whole royal family attend the parade ceromy onHorse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London.

The Queen receives a salute from thousands of guardsmen(carrying the Regiments flag).

In 1748, the celebration of the official birthday of the sovereignwas amalgamated (merged) with the Trooping of the Colour.

Trooping the Colour comes from when the Colours (regimentalflag of the regiment) was trooped in front of soldiers to make sureeveryone could recognise their flag in battle. This is the biggestparade of the year.

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The wizard slideA man told three children that if you go down a slide and shoutwhat you want you get it .so the first child to go done the slide hecried out SILVER and landed in a pile of silver (and broke mostbones in his body). The next child shouted GOLD and landed in apile of gold (and was badly injured ).the last boy went down the

slide and yelled WHEEEEE! And landed in a pile of... .By Nathan

BeautyEveryone has it. Even if it’s not on the outside,

it’s definitely within.Do not ever think that anyone isn’t beautiful.

Everyone is in their own way.Think of it like a road. A road through beauty is a long one.

As the years go by, beauty will come.No-one needs make-up, fancy dresses or fantastic shoes

to be a beautiful person.Everyone is a natural beauty.

By Kirsty

When yr 6 went to Hindleap for the week they had a lovely time,one of my best activities was the forest adventure we got verymuddy and wet. It was a Tuesday and we had two instructorsSteve and Ben. Steve said that he didn’t know where he was takingus, or if we were going through deep or shallow water, we weren’tin that deeper water but we were walking in some shallow waterthen it came up to our waist!After we had gone through the water, we went up a slit hill at thetop it was like a swimming pool of mud.Then we went to where we were meant to pray to the forest godbut, we found out that wasn’t the case because Ben told us thewords to say and they were “hose me Dan”, when we said thatSteve sprayed us with a hose. We were soaking wet and went backto the centre for a nice shower!

By Phoebe Johnson

Minster Matters26 July 2009

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