minster matters june13 issue 148

Issue Number 148: June 2013ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

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Minster BusinessAssociation

Thanks to all the businesses that attended themeeting on Thursday 9th May and to all thebusinesses that have joined up since.We are now well on our way to our first targetnumber of members, which will enable us toproduce 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 promotedon our stall at the Minster Show then the deadlinefor your application is Monday 1st July.

For information or an application form, please seeKaren at Attwells, Ray at Minster Matters

or [email protected]

Find us atwww.minsterbusinessassociation.org.uk

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"Gary Buckley who works at the Royal British Legionsuccessfully completed the 2013 London Marathonin 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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Summer Market

Strawberry teas, Cakes & PreservesPlants, Gifts and much much more

Minster Parish Councilnext meeting will be held on:

Tuesday 4th June @ 7pmin the Neighbourhood Centre

Members of the public are welcome to attend andcan arrange to speak to the Council through theClerk or by requesting the Chairman before thestart of the meeting. Copies of the Agenda areavailable from the Clerk and are posted in theLibrary. Clerk to the Council is Mrs Kyla Lamband the Council Office is normally open from:-

9.30 am - 12 noon weekdays;tel: 821 339 fax: 825 269

Email: [email protected]: July Meeting Tues 2nd

Pavilion HireRecreation Ground

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

Seating for 60-70,kitchen facilities.

Ideal for all family occasions !Bookings via Parish Council Office

Thanet STD Code : 01843Community Warden:Aaron Kluibenschadl: 07811 271 302PCSO Craig Raisbeck: 07772 113 097Police: 101 (for reporting anything except emergencies)

Emergencies: 999 or 112Thanet District Council: 577 000Community Dog Warden: 577 580Salvation Army Hall: 825 178Library: 821 442Doctor’s Surgery: 821 333(appointments only, 8.00am -10.00 am)Patient Liaison Group: 821 200Vets: 825 999Post Office: 821 291Minster School: 821 384Village Website:www.minster-in-thanet.org.ukFreegle: http://freegle.in/thanetMobility Scooters & Wheelchair(to loan): 07914 623 287Venues available for HireJohn Spanton Pavilion (in Rec)and the All Weather Sports Pitchbookings for both the above venues viaParish Office 821 339Old Schools: bookings viaJacque Sings 822 053Village Hall: 822 807 bookings viaEric James 821 744

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9 Twinning Association Fun Day 259 Margate Flower Club & Thanet Quilters 16

10 R.B.L. Womens Section Meeting 2511 W.I. Meeting 2514 Minster School Murder Mystery 15

15/16 Minster Open Gardens 1617 Salvation Army Strawberry Tea 2317 Amnestea 1619 Horticultural Society Meeting 2522 Minster Guides Coffee Morning 2522 Garage Sale 322 Canterbury Choral Society 2526 W.I. Games Evening 2528 Minster Library Craft Activity- Rhyme & Story 1929 Minster School Summer Fair 1529 Playhouse Calendar Girls @ Sarah Thorne Theatre 6Jul6 Seventy Chamber Choir of Thanet 157 Psychic Fayre 257 Kent Police Open Day 22

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E - Team EDITORIALI’ll start this month with a quick ‘STOP

PRESS’ to inform you all that The Bell Inn hashad a very recent change of telephone number,not of their choosing I can assure you. Ipromised to give them a plug whilst writing myeditorial this month, so here is their newnumber, it’s 825768.

Well I was expecting to tell you all that I wasoff to Romania until the middle of June, helpingout at an orphanage/old peoples retreat,however the organisers have been unable tofind me a travelling companion and the EUwon’t pay for me to go on my own, so insteadI’ve now gone onto the cancellation list to havemy wrist operation, which was originally put off until I returned frommy trip. Let’s hope I don’t have to wait too long, the sooner I get itdone the better. I’m looking forward to no more painkillers and lotsmore sleep.

I will probably not do a spot on Academy FM this month as I don’twant to commit to something I may not be able to fulfil, if I get thecall to the hospital, so listen out for me again in June.

In response to our request for help in putting the magazine together I’d liketo say a big thank you to the 6 people who replied and especially to the 3 whotook up the invitation to attend our last editorial meeting. All 3 seemed reallykeen, so maybe Amy will get her wish to retire from the team by December.Amy - their training is up to you now !!!!!! Best warn them early on, as to what anOgre I can be come publication weekend. Ha ha .

Also at our editorial meeting we agreed to sponsor Amy in her goal to do aSkydive in aid of the school garden so we wish her the very best of luck and we’veall got our fingers crossed that the chute opens !!

The Show Schedule, with it’s lovely bubblegum pink cover, is now on sale atvarious outlets in the village. Don’t forget to pick up a copy at the veryreasonable price of just 40p and join in with the events of the day by eithergrowing, baking or making something to exhibit in the marquee. See the ShowCommittee report in this issue to find details of how the youngsters can get anentry in the for ‘Grow for the Show’ section, which is not the usual plantlet tonurture and grow on. This year it’s all a bit more exciting and has so far provedvery popular, read the report and get youryoungster involved.

That’s it folks. Just the usual question: Where’sZac??

Oh just one more thing, we received a handwritten letter at the library complaining aboutparking in the village. We have not published thisas it was unsigned. We only publish letters if theyhave a name and address supplied,even if we’re asked to withhold it.

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Tel: 01843 821288

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MINSTER SURGERYPATIENT LIAISON GROUP

TWO NEW SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITYFrom the 5th June the surgery is introducing two new clinics :1. Family Planning Clinic -- Wednesday 1600-1745Appointments will be available at these weekly sessions(excluding 4th Wednesday of each month) and are available to allwomen, not just our own patients, so please free to tell your friendsabout this service.2. Young Persons “Drop in Clinic” - Every 4th Wednesday 1600-1745If you are aged under 20, or even under 16, and wish to discuss anysexual health issues, we offer a safe and confidential environmentfor you to do so. You may wish to bring a friend or chaperone withyou, and you do not need to be registered with the surgery.Trained nurses will be able to offer completely confidentialsupport and advice on matters including Contraception,Chlamydia screening and Pregnancy testing.If you are already a patient of this Surgery but cannot make eitherof these clinics, then please speak to Reception to arrange anappointment at a more convenient time.

ARE YOU A TIME WASTER?Unfortunately too many patients still are!Last month 79 Patients failed to attend their Doctor’s appointment.Last month 32 Patients failed to attend their Nurse’s appointment.THAT’S A TOTAL OF 111 MISSED APPOINTMENTS !THAT’S A TOTAL OF 111 WASTED APPOINTMENTS !THAT’S A TOTAL OF 111 OTHER PATIENTS THAT COULDHAVE BEEN SEEN !Based on a typical 10-15 minute appointment, that’s the equivalent ofONE DOCTOR SITTING THERE DOING NOTHING FORNEARLY TWO DAYS !!!ONE NURSE SITTING THERE DOING NOTHING FOR ONEWHOLE DAY !!!PLEASE STOP WASTING TIME AND MONEY !DON’T NEED IT ? CANCEL IT ! You never know!ONE DAY IT COULD BE YOU THAT URGENTLY NEEDSAN APPOINTMENT !

SURGERY CLOSURE DAYSTraining Days :Tuesday 18th June - Closed From Midday onwardsShould you need to see a Doctor during these times , please call“Doctors on Call” via the normal surgery number - 821333.A new service is being introduced : “NHS 111 SERVICE” and willeventually replace “Doctors on Call”.This is for less urgent cases, rather than calling “ 999 “, but whereyou need medical help fast, but it is not life threatening.Further details can be found on their web site at www.nhs.uk/111or you can call “NHS Direct” on 0845 46 47 for confidential healthadvice and information for you and your family.

PATIENT GROUP MEETINGIf you have any issues you would like to raise at our next meetingor require further information on any of the above, then pleasecontact Ken Self on 821200 or via or web site.

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MINSTER SHOWThe 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?Search for Minster Show.

Schedules are now available from a variety of outlets in the village at just 40peach, so get yours and get baking! As an aside we have been asked if you must useour recipes for the Eggless Sponge and the Sponge Parkin, the answer to which is YESyou must use our recipes, that’s the whole point of including them!! No changing oradding your own ingredients!! Also we’ve been asked if the wholemeal rolls can haveseed toppings and again the answer is YES, we don’t mind what topping the rolls have.

Do you want a stall at the Show? If so please contact Karen in Attwells or ringher on 07913 648 214.

Grow for The Show, the annual event we hold for the youngsters, where we usuallyoffer them a plant, on schedule launch day, to nurture and grow to exhibit in themarquee, has this year taken a slightly different route ,whereby we gave away ‘GrassHead’ kits, a few of which are still available from Attwells. However if Attwells haverun out or you just want to make your own from scratch then ‘Google’ Grass Headsand get busy. We hope to see some fantastic creations come Show Day!!

Bernie asks that if you know of any Bands, we’ve plenty of soloists, that mightlike to perform in the Showcase please contact him on 07814 214 993.

Finally, this year we’re having a change from the usual evening Ceilidh and insteadthe Beverley Big Band will be entertaining us with a ‘Swing’ evening. Come along inyour 40’s/50’s garb and dance the night away. Tickets are now available at just £5each from either Attwells or Envy Hairdressers or ring Leanne on 07884 485 494.

THANKS FROM COMMUNITY LED PLAN STEERING GROUPThe Community Led Plan Steering Group would like to thank the residents of

Minster for their time in completing the questionnaires.In total there were ; 486 Adult , 52 Young Person and 347 School questionnaires

returned. There were over 3000 comments made on the forms , ranging from a fewwords to lengthy paragraphs. The returns are now being analysed by The SteeringGroup and the results will be published as soon as possible.

At a return rate of over 30% , which is very high for this sort of consultation , itshows how much the people of Minster care for their village.

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MINSTER PLAYHOUSEDid You Miss it ?

As you may know, Minster Playhouse presented the brilliant Tim Firth play, CalendarGirls, in the Village Hall, and to sell out audiences over the period Wednesday May 15th toSaturday May 18th, including, in collaboration with Minster Women’s Institute, a matineeperformance on the Saturday at which Cream Teas were served.

The play tells the tale of a group of Yorkshire WI ladies who support their bereavedfriend by baring all to produce a calendar with the intent of using the proceeds to buy a newsettee for their local hospital. At times heart-warming, at times heart-rending, but mostlyhilariously funny, the story explores the impact of their actions on their families, friends andeach other in a warm, compassionate way that will bring tears to your eyes of both sadnessand of joy.

If you missed it at Minster, fear not, as the same cast will be performing the play atthe Sarah Thorne Theatre, in the Hilderstone Adult Education Centre, Broadstairs, onSaturday June 29th at 7.30pm, and a matinee performance (no cream teas I’m afraid)on Sunday June 30th at 2.30pm.

Tickets are £8 in advance or £10 on the door and can be obtained by ringing theHilderstone Box Office on 0845 2626263 (local rate number) between 10am – 2pm,Monday to Friday.

We hope to see you there. You will love it.

Your Letters…

FOUND : Bantam Pekin Red/Wheaten Cockerel In Laundry Road outsideWhites Transport

Please can you help us find the rightful owner of this Cockerel? Unfortunately Ihave saved him from certain death, but am now stuck with him! Would it be possiblefor you to put a small ad in Minster Matters? I can be contacted on 07747 683 193,and I’m prepared to deliver him back to the rightful owner. James Smith

ALERT! Cars Broken into in VillageWe’ve had a report that cars have been broken into in Rose Gardens and a few

other roads. Please be aware and take time to make sure there is nothing in your carof value. If you notice anyone behaving suspiciously or have any further informationregarding these activities please contact the Village Warden or Local Police.

OLD MINSTER PHOTOGRAPHS STILL AVAILABLELil Smith wishes to inform residents that she has the photographs that were on

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MINSTER-IN-THANET WIOn Tuesday 7th May (one week earlier in the month than usual),

Marion Rose welcomed members to the monthly meeting in MinsterVillage Hall. After Jerusalem, a minute’s silence was observed in

honour of the late Jean Perry. Various notices followed, including a report on thesuccessful Wine & Wisdom with a cake stall which raised £73.25. Support wasrequested for the proposed Garden Morning & Treasure Hunt on the 8th June,the Big Broadstairs Dance at Viking Bay on Spring Bank Holiday weekend, theWI’s float at Minster Show and teapots/tea sets for Calendar Girls matinee on 18thMay.

Coffee & Chat will not be held in future due to lack of support but the GamesEvenings (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 debatefrom the floor, the vote was 23 for, 3 against and 12 for the discretion of therepresentative at the AGM.

Extra special refreshments (cheese and wine, or cake and hot drink) were servedand, after the raffle, the President closed the Meeting with particular thanks to thosemembers who demonstrated various crafts during the evening.

Next month’s meeting is at 7.30 on 11th June in Minster Village Hall withJanet Bryant’s “Making Potpourri” talk.

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R E T I R E M E N TOn the 31st May, 2013 Ian Card (Ian Barrie) is finally hanging up his scissors

after 50 YEARS Hairdressing in Minster.After serving his apprenticeship in Ramsgate and then gaining experience in

London working for “Teasy Weasy” Raymond in Knightsbridge, he returned toMinster and joined his father who had been hairdressing in the village since 1935.Ian had helped before when, as a lad, he was “lather boy” for his father when he wentto shave the gentlemen at Hill House Hospital.

When his father retired in 1975 Ian took over the business and it became IanBarrie. At that time there were four or five staff, but, in the 1990’s Ian cut back andsince then has been working on his own.

Ian (and Joan) would like to thank all past and present customers for supportingus through thick and thin. We have made a lot of friends over the years and althoughwe will both miss the chats in the shop, hope to see you all around the village.

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MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNING ASSOCIATIONAt 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 thankyou 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 theteam 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 toparticipating 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 arehoping that everyone who wishes to participate will still join us on the day. Remember it’s cheaper to pre book though - £5 - or £7 onthe 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 inthe 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’sholiday 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 upthere for a week to take advantage of the wonderful facilities available, or maybe get some of my family down (and I wouldn’t have tofind somewhere for them to sleep!!-BONUS). The prize will need to be taken in July or September 2013. Thank you very much to theFoxhunter 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 takeaway 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 everyonewho 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 shopabout 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 bea 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.

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New play equipment and Bouncy Castlefor the children, also baby changing facilities

THE MAD HATTERS TEA SHOPBreakfasts, snacks and meals served

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SPECIAL THANKS & FONDEST MEMORIESFROM REV. CANON BOB COLESDear Friends,I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the many, many people who have

sent me their good wishes for my retirement.I will never forget the wonderful day I had on 21st April with my last Sunday service

at Minster followed by the Reception in the Village Hall. I was overwhelmed by thenumber of people who came. The church was full and, despite having thought I had beenvery generous in the number printed, we ran out of service sheets! The service was verymoving and quite a few tears were shed!

Afterwards, at the Village Hall I was presented with wonderful gifts. I was verymoved to receive a beautiful mahogany bowl with a silver Minster Hind emblem fromMinster Parish Council. It was an honour to receive it. The parishes presented me witha gift of a very comfortable leather recliner (which I have to admit spending far too muchtime sitting in!) a lovely picture of the Wantsum Group of Churches painted by DarylHarding, and a Canon SLR camera!

I have been very fortunate to have lived in Minster these past 17 years. I rememberbeing asked many times when I came “was I pleased to be living here” and replying “Iam, it’s an amazing village: the only trouble is I can’t retire here!” Well I never expectedto stay so long, but I am delighted I did.

Looking back there are of course many memories. As well as the privilege of beingwith the four congregations I have served, I have been delighted to work so closely withthe other Churches in the Village. I have been truly blessed by the Sisters at the Abbeyand the members of the Salvation Army, and being able to count them as true brothersand sisters in Christ. We had many wonderful services and other events together. Longmay the collaborations continue!

The Parish Council’s work over the period has been truly amazing. Early on we wereable to work together to bring the whole community together for our Remembrance DayService, one which has grown in popularity year after year. Then there have been themany collaborative projects including the Minster Learning Unit in the Old Schools; the597 Celebrations, including the ‘Son et Lumiere’; and the dedicated work of the Matchteam.

Another great resource the village has is its school. It has been wonderful to watchit grow, celebrate its Centenary and improve its standards. The collaboration between theSchool and Church has also grown with highlights such as the Archbishop’s visit and theChurch 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 ofthe village at both times of sadness and great joy. It is wonderful that so many villagersopen their gardens each year to help preserve the beautiful Parish Church which is theheritage of the whole village community. I hope this year’s Open Gardens will be anothergreat success.

Now it’s time for a new chapter. I will still be taking services (be “actively retired”)after a few months break, but am likely to be mostly used where there is a short termneed, eg covering clergy holidays. I am looking forward to the opportunities and challengesthat retirement will bring!

I look forward to hearing about future developments at Minster and you will still ‘seeme around’ I’m sure. With very best wishes, Bob Coles

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JACK’s BORNEO TRIP ….FUNDRAISING UPDATESince putting my story in Minster Matters about my

trip to Borneo, I have been busy fundraising and wouldlike to update you on how I’m doing.

First of all I would like to thank a very kind personin the village who very generously donated £100…itwas a pleasure to meet him and tell him all about my tripto Borneo and what the money I raise would be used forout there. A lady also from the village gave a generousdonation after I cleaned her bike for her! Also I receivedan anonymous donation posted through my door, so Iwould really like to say a big Thank you.

We held a friends and family quiz night recently,lots of friends and family also kindly donated raffle

prizes and we raised just over £400!!, It was such a success and a fun eveningthat 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 ofWingham with another young lad who is also going to Borneo with me nextyear and we have raised a few pounds doing this, we will be continuing ourcar washing weekends for as long as it takes!.

Our next fundraising event is going to be a sponsored walk with myfamily and some friends all dressed in “onesies”!!, we will be walking fromMinster to Sandwich on Sunday 9th June…if you happen to drive past us thengive us a toot!.

So again I would really like to thank everybody who has supported meand I’m determined to work hard to raise the rest of the money needed for thistrip, like I previously mentioned, its not just funding my trip out there but italso helps fund all the ongoing projects that they are doing out there to helpimprove the lives of local people, conserve marine life, help the Orangutansby planting food trees, deforestation issues, pollution and much more.

For more information about the projects, log ontowww.campsinternational.com

Thank you for reading this. - Jack.

A bit of Minster history, did youknow ‘Mortons Fork’ back in the1950’s, was a cafe named ‘TheCorner House?’

Restoring the name and renovating the building in line with the21stcentury, The Corner House will offer quality British food, snacks, sharingdishes, freshly ground coffee, real ales and guest rooms.

Whether you decide to pop in for a freshly ground coffee, breakfast, alight lunch with friends or for an evening meal, The Corner House team lookforward to welcoming you very soon. In addition to their wine list, The CornerHouse will offer an interesting range of local ales and ciders.

After working in some of London’s top restaurants, including GordonRamsay’s La Noisette, Matthew Sworder is coming back to the very site wherehe was born, 27 years ago. You will see Matt in the kitchen and his fatherDavid up front. Whether dropping in for a coffee, snack, breakfast, lunch ordinner The Corner House team look forward to welcoming you soon.

You can follow the refurbishments at www.thecornerhouseminster.co.uk,follow them on Twitter @cornerhousekent or, if you have a passion forhospitality - or indeed know someone who does - and want to be part of anexciting new restaurant, please send CVs

to [email protected] Corner House 42 Station Road Minster CT12 4BZ

www.thecornerhouseminster.co.ukTel. 01843 823000

We will be opening our doors shortly,whether you decide to join us for a freshly-ground coffee and breakfast, a light lunchwith friends or for an evening meal, welook forward to welcoming you soon.You can follow the refurbishment progressat www.thecornerhouseminster.co.uk andfollow us on Twitter @cornerhousekentAlso, if you have a passion for hospitality -or indeed know someone who does - andwant to be part of an exciting newrestaurant, please send CVs to [email protected]

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Club News ....

MINSTER BOWLS CLUBWe said goodbye to the Indoor bowling season with a meal, before

presenting cups and medals to the winners and runner ups. Six team membersand wives went to Aylesham Bowls Club to collect their awards for gaining

promotion from the third to the second division in the East Kent Short Mat League.The Outdoor season has started well with the mixed games, Ladies and Men,

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 wasplayed 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 pointsand an overall win by 21 shots.

The Sunday "TASTER" sessions are progressing well, with five people coming tothe first session. Four more have promised to come for the final two. Anyone stillwishing to try their hand, later in the season when it is warmer, please contact the clubas we have both male and female coaches available to introduce you to the game ofbowls.

The ABBA tribute night will have taken place as you read this. I expect it will havebeen an excellent night for those who managed to get tickets. We could have probablysold a further 50 if space had been available.

DON’T FORGET June 23rd is our Open Day when teams of non-bowlers competeagainst each other. Get together a team of four, they can be men, ladies or teenagers andtry and win some money for your chosen charity.

Once again Jonathan Cole is sponsoring the day. Last year the winners donated theirprize money of £300 to Demelza House, whilst the plate winners supported a children'shospice with their winnings.

More news next month. G.H.

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Thank yous…

Cats in Crisis would like to say A HUGE thank you… to all the wonderful Minsterfolk who donated cat and dog food to Cats in Crisis just recently. You've been amazing.We have a lot of elderly and un-homeable cats, that are with us permanently and we alsofoster dogs so the food you have donated has been very welcome. Many thanks.

Dave Matthews thanks… family, friends and neighbours for sympathy and generousdonations to Mont Calm who cared for Joyce with love and affection for the past twoyears. Thank you to Jackie and her wonderful staff, Jonathan Cole, Rev. Jim Barber andthe New Inn.

Au Revoir Jack Brown and many thanks from us all here in Minster. Thank youespecially 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.

Dougie Kirk wishes to thank… the very kind person who found his wallet and handedit in to Waitrose in Ramsgate.

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BOB’S FAREWELLRev. Cannon Bob Coles

delivered an emotionallycharged final service at St.Mary’s on Sunday 21st Aprilto a congregation withstanding room only. All fourchurches from the WantsumGroup, Minster, Monkton,St. Nicholas-at-Wade andChislet, came together alongwith organisations from thevillage and Sisters from the Abbey for communion and worship with Bobfor the last time before his retirement.

After the service family andfriends enjoyed a ‘bring and share’faith lunch with Bob at the villagehall.

Presentations were made by theParish Council and Rev. CannonPeter Gausden spoke on behalf of usall as he presented Bob withretirement gifts from the WantsumGroup included a reclining chair,camera and a watercolour paintingby Daryl Harding.

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Bob, we here at MM wishyou all the very best in yourretirement. We’ll especiallymiss not chasing you at thelast minute every month forthe church page details !!!

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BLACKFISH TOURING

Venue: MINSTER CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm startTickets £6.00 per person or a table for £30.00

based on 6 peopleTickets in advance only

Please contact Stevie on 07801 199 290 to book

Friday14th June

When a diamond Tiffany necklace, due to be auctioned at theprestigious Moonlight Masquerade hosted by Lord & Lady Moon,goes missing things take a decidedly sinister turn.

When a member of the entourage is discovered murderedthen the entire evening is in danger of being “Eclipsed”.

With a cast of aristocratic characters, mayhem is the starter,madness the main course and MURDER the dessert!

An audience participation Murder Mysteryby Lisa Patrick-Wilkinson

THE SEVENTY CHAMBER CHOIR OF THANETSt Mary's Church

Saturday July 6th at 7.30pmCENTENARY 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 ofthe 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 onlyin the more recent past that we have fully come to appreciate their contribution to choral music. Our concert willinclude 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

MINSTER CE PRIMARY SCHOOL PFApresents

SUMMER FAIRSaturday 29th June, 1pm - 3pm

Minster Recreation Ground

with a MedievalTheme!

Lots of Stalls

Birds of Prey Display - Archery

Fancy Dress Competition

Bouncy Castle - Inflatable Assault Course

Club Demos - Face Painting - Tombola

Raffle - Stocks - Hog Roast

Hoopla - Tattoos - Coconut Shy

Welly Boot Throwing

BBQ, Ice Cream, Candy Floss

Hook a Duck - Bush Tucker - What’s in the Box

Come along and support your village school!

MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesThe Friendly Bowls Club

Contact: 826048

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for JuneCome along to one of our sessions on a Tuesday or Sundayevening. We are an extremely friendly group and will lend you

bowls to get you started. It’s well worth trying !!

Sundays Tuesdays/Wednesdays

2nd 6pm to 9pm 4th 7pm to 10pm

9th 6pm to 9pm Wed 12th 7pm to 10pm

16th 6pm to 9pm 18th 7pm to 10pm

23rd 6pm to 9pm 25th 7pm to 10pm

30th 6pm to 9pm

Phoenix Cup 23rd Junestart 6.00pm

present“Stitches & Stems”

An exhibition of Flowers & Quilts atBirchington Village Centre

on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June10.00 am - 4.00 pm

including a Quilting demonstration

Refreshments available to includePloughmans, Cakes, Tea & Coffee

Tombola Sales TableAdmission £2.00


ST NICHOLAS-AT-WADE

OPEN GARDENSSaturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June

11.00am - 5.00pmApprox 12 Village Gardens Open

with stalls selling Plants, Cakes, Preserves, Books, Bric-a-Brac etcSt Nicholas Underground Chapel

Gardeners’ Lunches and Cream TeasIn Church - Art & Flower Exhibition

Proceeds to Friends of St Nicholas for Church FabricEntrance fee includes all gardens open

Entry Fee £3.50 Information 01843 847922

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107.8 ACADEMY FM ThanetMonday00.00 Thanet After Dark6.00 Breakfast with Pete Willson10.00 Bob Mower (Mid Morning Show)14.00 Johnny Lewis (Drivetime)18.00 Jack Sayer (Your Shout Requests)21.00 Non Stop Academy22.00 Dreamtime (Chill out Love songs)

Tuesday as Monday except 18.00 Zach WebbWednesday as Monday exceptAndy Theoff for Breakfast and 18.00 Howard EvansThursday as Monday except 18.00 Dominic Ashley

Friday6.00 Pete Willson (Breakfast)10.00 Bob Mower (Mid Morning)14.00 Johnny Lewis (Drivetime)18.00 Tom Brooks (Your Shout Requests)20.00 Tom Brooks (Thanet Rocks)21.00 Jason Shuttleworth (Essential 80's)00.00 Non-stop Academy

Saturday00.00 Thanet After Dark7.00 Breakfast with Paul Rutters10.00 Andy Theoff14.00 The Saturday Sport Show with Chris Jordan18.00 DJ Free All Music Saturday

Sunday7.00 Breakfast with Doc Atherton11.00 Sunday Requests14.00 Horace’s House of Fun18.00 Howard Evans (Sunday Night Live )(Featuring Minster Matters Editor's Monthly Review)22.00 Dreamtime (Chill out love songs)

You can contact 107.8 Academy FM via ourwebsite www.Academyfmthanet.com or on ourstudio number 01843 808234Facebook Official Page Academy Fm Thanet andlisten online via the website or our appon www.tunein then under local radio look forAcademy FM Thanet. Thanet's ONLY truly localstation!


THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOWThis should be taught at school. Everyone should know theirbasic statutory rights for shopping - in other words, therights you have by law which a shop can't change.Know these and you can enforce fair treatment. It's socrucial you should actually memorise it. To help, ourmnemonic is to call them your Sad Fart rights, as when youbuy goods they must be...

This applies even if you buy things in a sale or with adiscount voucher. Frankly, every customer-facing memberof staff should be taught these rules before they're allowedto work. Yet as they're not, we need to be polite andpersistent in quoting the rights.

DO: BE A SAD FARTGoods must be (even if bought in sale or with a voucher) of...

Quote this if needed and say it’s from the Sale of GoodsAct 1979 or, for services, the Supply of Goods & ServicesAct 1982. For ‘As Described’ always confirm your specificuse, eg “Will this speaker work with my TV?”. If theypromise it’ll work but it doesn’t, you’ve rights.DON’T: ASSUME YOU CAN CHANGE ITIf there’s no fault, you have NO legal rights. So buy thewrong size or colour, or change your mind, and you’ve noautomatic right to a refund. Yet many shops do allow this,out of goodwill, and if that’s a published policy, follow itsrules and you’ve a contractual right to enforce it.DO: REMEMBER RECEIPTS AREN’T VITALWith faulty goods, you simply need to prove purchase. Thiscould be the receipt or any other legitimate record, e.g. abank statement should be fine. However if you’ve no legalright, but are just utilising a stores returns policy, if itrequires a receipt you need it.DON’T: GO TO THE MANUFACTURERIt’s important to understand legally your relationship iswith the retailer, NOT the manufacturer. So if you takefaulty goods back to the retailer, it is its responsibility to sortit out. If it tries to fob you off, telling you to go to themanufacturer direct, don’t let it.DO: MARK RECEIPTS FOR GIFTSIf 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 specifyit’s a present to the seller. Many shops waive the need totell them yet, to be safe, when in the shop write on thereceipt it’s a gift and who it’s for, eg ‘bought as a gift forBob’, and the rights are transferred.

DON’T: EXPECT FEWER RIGHTS ONLINEYou’ve MORE rights buying online or telephone/cataloguebecause of the Distance Selling Regulations. This gives alegal right to send most goods back within a week, for a fullrefund, even if there’s no fault. Though you usually need topay 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 DATEIf you agreed a delivery date with a seller (and can provethis) but goods don’t arrive by the set time, it’s a breach ofcontract and you’ve a right to a refund. If you don’t statethis, delivery only has to be within a ‘reasonable time’.

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USE IT OR RISK LOSING IT!A resident has asked us to remind others of the

Stagecoach No11 bus that runs through the village toRamsgate and Canterbury.

Some of our more senior residents fought hard to getthis service to divert from it’s original route and come downinto the village, now it needs people to use it, or we risklosing it again.

It’s a great ride to Canterbury taking in lots of the smallvillages through Ickham, Wickhambreaux and Littlebournewith some really lovely views especially from the top deckwhen it has a double decker on route. It really is worth goingjust for the ride.

MINSTER LIBRARYMinster library and Birchington Children Centre invite

babies and toddlers and their parents and carers to a CraftActivity Event and Rhyme and Story Time on Friday 28thJune 9.15am - 10.00am at Minster library to celebrateBookstart Week.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WISHES TO BUY

OLD BOTTLES,OLD POSTCARDS pre 1960,

OLD PUB ITEMS.

Contact TONY01843 583453 07799 892 436

MINSTER CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION -SPONSORED WALK

Just a note to say a BIG thank you to all the localbusinesses in Minster that sponsored myself, Rosie andHolly on our 10 mile walk from Minnis Bay to Reculverand back again on Monday 6 May. We had glorious sunshineall day and thankfully no blisters. We raised over £200.00for Minster Carnival Association so thank you again.

Danielle LawMiss Minster

THE POWELL-COTTON MUSEUM, AT QUEX PARKIS HOSTING

Friday 7th June 7-10pmIn 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 atempting array of generously donated items; including:

2 tickets to see Jesse J and others at The Sound IslandFestival in Quex Park in July;

Sunday lunch for 2 at Quex Barn;Carriage Ride followed by a Cream tea for 4 at ‘Mama

Feelgoods’ in Quex Park;A Burlesque Lesson from ‘Miss Maybe’;Luxury bed & full Kentish breakfast for 2 at The White

House;Beauty Hamper by Fleur;And more including a ‘Mystery Booby Prize’!

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK’s leading charitydedicated to saving lives through improving early diagnosis,developing new treatments and preventing all types of breastcancer.

Breast Cancer is the most common cause of death fromcancer in women worldwide.

Fran Mileman from The Powell-Cotton Museum, said:“We’re really looking forward to the fashion show and raisinglots of money for this incredible cause. Everyone knowssomeone who’s affected by breast cancer so it’s crucial thatwe continue to support Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s vitalresearch into the disease.”

This ladies night at the Museum promises to be an eveningof fun and frivolity with 100% of proceeds going to supportthe work of this most important charity.

Tickets on sale now priced at £8.00 at thePowell-Cotton Museum and ‘Frock-a-licious' inWestgate.

The BEST things in LIFE are free.You ask me what it is that uncoils my springs.This is a simple task to answer true.I don my walking boots and off I go,To walk the lanes and tracks, as to me this brings,An unequalled sense of peace,And you'll be surprised just how much stress can be released,Just by standing quietly beneath a tree,And watch the birds flitting amongst the leaves.YVONNE


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

Interior & Exterior HomeImprovements and Repairs

AlsoHedge Cutting , Gardening ,

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Chinese Restaurant& Take Away

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A La Carte Menu AvailableBuffet Menu - Eat As Much As You Can £13.95

Sunday

Monday - WednesdayThursday - Saturday

12noon - 2.00pm5.00pm - 11.00pm5.00pm - 11.00pm12noon - 2.00pm5.00pm - 11.30pm

OPENING HOURS

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AMBER’S ADVICEBooks are the quietest and most constant

of friends;they are the most accessible andwisest of counsellors, and the most patient

of teachers. (Charles W. Elliot)

TIGER’S TIPTo avoid children bumping into patiodoors when closed, stick something on

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This offer is subject to availability, and will qualify only on production of this advert. We also reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time prior to booking(not available in conjunction with any other special offers)


We offer a fantastic setting and environment where your child’sneeds are met with age appropriate activities and resources

from 4 to 11 years with a fantastic and dedicated team of staff.We also offer a walking bus to and from school, outdoor

activities team games and picnics, fun visitors to the setting anda holiday club where the children are never bored just tired

from all of our activities and day trips out of the village.

STREETWISE Out of School Club & Holiday Club. Church Street. Minster. CT12 4BXOFSTED Registered – EY245572 Inspection report available

Qualified, caring anddedicated staffEYFS Area –

age 4-11

Taster sessions now availableWe offer breakfast club, after-school club,

holiday clubs and open days

Prospectus and Fliers available fromMinster C of E Primary School Reception,or for further information please contact

ANITA on 07950 448595

with the same passionate manager - Anita

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JOIN US FOR THE

KENT POLICE OPEN DAYSunday 7 July, 10am to 4pm

Once again entry is free, with a range of displays andactivities to suit the whole family:

· Watch our police dogs, public order and driver training teams inaction and enjoy a flying visit from the National Police Air Supporthelicopter.

· Collect evidence at our crime scene, visit custody and have yourfingerprint taken.

· Find out how we investigate serious crimes by checking out someof our most notable cases.

· Watch a live crash on our skid pan and find out how we respondto incidents on the road.

· See if you can tell a real gun from a fake one, watch a taserdemonstration and see how we train our officers to be fit for the job.

· Get tips on road safety and meet our marine, motorcycle and crashinvestigation teams.

· Find out how you can volunteer with us or become a SpecialConstable.

· Get crime prevention advice, talk to local officers, joinNeighbourhood Watch and much more!

Kent Police Training School is located on Coverdale Avenue,Maidstone, ME15 9DW

Free parking is available via Lansdowne Ave, ME15 9DPFrom 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/opendayor follow @kent_police on Twitter.

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01843 852547Live Music

Friday 24 May… Joe @ 8.30Saturday 8 June… Warwick @ 8.30

Saturday 13 July… Storm Kings @ 9.00Home Cooked Food

Tuesday - Light Bites 12 - 3pmWednesday - Senior Citizens

2 Course Meals £5.95pp 12 - 3pmThursday, Friday, Saturday

Full Menu availableLunch 12 - 3pm

Evening 6pm - 9pmSunday Roast & Sandwich Menu

12 - 4pm

We’re both excited planning ourfirst anniversary in August

Watch out for our next advert…Once again thank you to everyone

for your support


Church Newsand Service Times

St. Mary’s the Virgin, MinsterSunday Services in June

2nd June9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am: Praise Service9th June

9.00am: Holy Communion(BCP)10.00am: Family Communion (CW)

16th June9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am: Fathers Day Service23rd June

9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am: Holy Communion (CW)


Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.orgThe Abbey Chapel is open for

prayer throughout the dayLauds: 8.30am

Mass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00amMid day prayer 12.10pm

Vespers 6.00pmCompline 7.50pm

(followed by Silent Prayer)All our visitors, not only Christiansbut people of all faiths and spiritualtradition, all who ‘truly seek God’(rule of St. Benedict) are warmly

welcomed to join us in prayer,in our beautiful monastic chapel.

2nd June10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)


16th June10.15am: Holy Communion

at Methodists23rd June

10.15am: Holy Communion30th June

10.15am: Family Service

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services in June

The Catholic Parish ofRamsgate and MinsterReverend Marcus Holden

592071

[email protected]

Parish OfficeSaints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church

72 Hereson RoadRamsgate

Catholic Mass each Wednesday andHolyday of Obligation at 12.00noon in

the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Minsterand each Sunday at 10.00am

in Minster AbbeyFor other Catholic Services

please see the Minster Abbey entry below

Mid-week Services at St Mary’sWednesdays at 10.30am

Tothill Street, Minster

What’s on:Monday

Bumps & Babies 9.30amFriendship Club 2.15pm

TuesdayParent & Toddlers 9.30am

Messy Church 3.30pm(first Tuesday of month)

WednesdayKeep Fit 10.15am

Home League 2.00pm

ThursdayPrayer group 9.15am(70 Monkton Road)

Sunday10.30am Family Worship

(including Kids Church 11am)6.00pm Evening Worship

Sundays11.00am- 11.45am

Come and enjoy time with theband and guitar group in worshipfirst at 10.30am then go to Kids

Church followed by refreshments

Tuesday 7th May3.30pm – 5.45pm

Come along as a family and enjoytime together doing crafts,

worship and share a meal togetherDonations appreciated

for cost of meal

For further details contact:Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves

822308 or 825178

A Christian Church and a Registered CharityNo 214779 & in Scotland SC009359

Baptisms at Minster Parish Church4th May

Darcy Niamh Harrison-Lindley

Funerals23rd April: Albert James Cornilius (86)

at Thanet Crematorium

Mothers Union Fellowship GroupWednesday 12th June

2.00pmMeeting at 11 High St

by kind invitation of Heather

Tothill StreetSaturday 1st June

Treasure Hunt & B-B-Q6.00pm Treasure Hunt

7.00pm B-B-QAdult: £4.00

Under12: £2.00 Family: £6.00

The Salvation ArmyMinster Corps

Strawberry TeaMonday 17th June

2.30pm – 4.30pmCynthia’s House

Devil’s Elbow, Monkton RoadTickets £4.00

Available from CynthiaTel: 821908

Church & Reg Charity No 214779 & SC 009359

SIR ROGER GALE MPRoger holds regular advice surgeries.For appointments and advice onurgent problems:

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MINSTER BOWLS CLUBTel: 824082 or 825475

Would like to welcome new members,Beginners, Learners or PlayersOpen all 12 months of the year,

from 10.00am daily onwardsSUMMER

Roll ups, Club games, Local Friendly gamesLeague Matches and Club Competitions

WINTERShort Mat bowling, Club games, Friendly games,

Club competitions, East Kent SM League

ST NICHOLAS ART GROUPSt Nicholas Village Hall, The Length, St NicholasEVERY THURSDAY from 10.30am until 1.00pm

Come along and Paint or Draw with Creative ArtistsAll Abilities Welcomed

Help and Ideas offered if requiredBring something to Paint or Draw

Just £3.50 per session inc tea/coffeeFor further details please ring 294829

LIBRARY HOMEWORK CLUBJust a reminder to parents that the library offers

HOMEWORK HELP on a Thursdayfrom 3.30pm to 4.45pm for any children aged 8 and over


CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKTLast Sunday of each Month

Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanadefor further info contact

June Chadband226033

[email protected]

MINSTER & MONKTONWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Royal British Legion ClubAugustine Road

Come and join usfor a game of Bingo

EVERY WED. 2.00pm - 4.00pm

ALL MEMBERS& Bona-fide guests welcome

Phone Pat - 822622 orMaureen - 823434

What’s On…


Next MeetingTuesday 11 June

7.30pmVillage Hall

Speaker Janet Bryant ‘Making Potpourri’

Saturday 8 JuneGarden Morning & Treasure Hunt

10.00am 9 High St £5pp (inc lunch)for tickets ring 07968 473 689

Wednesday 26 JuneGames Evening

VH Committee Room

Minster Bowls ClubWednesday 19th June

Coach Trip to BRUGESFriday 19th July

COCKNEY NIGHTFriday 16th.August

QUIZ NIGHTFriday 27th September

Smart Dress forEND OF SEASON BALL

dancing to "JUST ONE MORE"Saturday 2nd November

BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTEContact Glynne Hibbert on 821221

TWINNING ASSOCIATIONSunday 9th JuneAnnual Fun Day

Minster Recfrom Midday

MINSTER LIBRARYBaby Rhyme and Story Time

For babies and toddlers,their parents and carers.

9.30 - 10.00 Friday mornings1st Minster in Thanet

GuidesCOFFEE MORNINGSaturday 22nd June10.00am - 12.00noonSalvation Army Hall

Coffee, Teas, Squash,Homemade Cakes and Biscuits

Secondhand Book StallAll money raised will be

going towards Guide funds

Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s Section

NEXT MEETINGMonday 10th JUNE

7.30pm

“A Flowering Pot Plant”Raffle prizes needed

for all meetingsFor further information

please contactMiriam Smith on 822589

NEXT MEETING

WEDNESDAY 19th JUNEVILLAGE HALL

7.30pm

Speaker Hillary Newman“Gardening in Dry Conditions”

Points CompetitionA Specimen Rose

All welcome

CANTERBURY CHORALSOCIETY

CANTERBURY CATHEDRALBRITTEN

Company of HeavenVAUGHAM WILLIAMSLark Ascending and

An Oxford ElegySaturday June 22nd 7.30pm

Tickets available fromThe Marlowe Box Office, 01227 787787

[email protected] information on Choral Society

www.canterburychoral.co.uk

PSYCHIC FAYRE

Sunday 7th July, 10.00am to 4.00pmVillage Hall, Minster

Lots of stalls, including Tombolafor Cats in Crisis

Lots of readings available at £8Aromotherapy & Reflexology

Tea Bar open all day forlight refreshments

All profits to non-Government aidedAnimal Sanctuaries

Entrance £1 - children FreeCome early to book your readings and

come back for it laterWE NEED YOU SO MAKE SURE

YOU COME!!Details from Kay at 01843 297 665

MINSTER HEALTHY WALKmeets at Minster School on

Thursday mornings (term time only)at 9.00am for a 9.15am start

The walk is suitable for all agesand is a gentle pace as well as

buggy friendlyIt lasts between 45 minutes to an hour,

afterwards we have refreshmentsat Minster Library

If you are interested in joiningour walk please contact

Michelle Mannering01843 841082

SANDWICH FARMERS’ MKTLast Saturday of each Month

Guildhall, Cattle MarketFurther information from

Melanie Clarkson 01304 617 [email protected]

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