Thanet STD Code : 01843Community Warden:Aaron Kluibenschadl: 07811 271 302Police: 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.ukMinster Web Cafegroups.yahoo.com/group/minstercafeFreegle: www.freeglethanet.org.ukMobility Scooter(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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The next meeting ofMinster Parish Council

will be held on:Tuesday 6th December @ 7pm

in the Neighbourhood CentreMembers 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: clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.ukFollowing Meeting January 10th (2nd Tuesday)

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

Dates for Your DiaryCopy Date for Next Issue - Friday 20th JanuaryDec

2 M.U. Advent Service at Canterbury Cathedral 22

3 Twining Assn - Quiz Night 104 Gift Service (Minster and Monkton Churches) 66 Salvation Army - Messy Church 237 Beetle Drive - Village Hall 22

11 St Lucy’s Christmas Fayre - Abbey 2312 R.B.L. Women.s Section Meeting 22

13 W.I. Meeting - Christmas Party 22

13 Civic Carol Service - Lych Gate 714 M.U. Christmas Party 2215 Ramsgate Rotary - Santa’s visit 2217 MM Office Opening 1

19 MM Office Opening 118 Christingle Service - St Mary’s 2221 Horticultural Society Christmas Social 2224 Crib Service - St Mary’s 2225 S.A. Christmas Service and Lunch 23

Jan

5 M.U. Prayer Service 226 Beaver Colony Opening 9

10 Saturday Market - Old Schools 2218 Horticultural Society Meeting 22

Feb

11 Carnival Court Selection Dance 5

Surgery Opening Times over Festive period 4Church Notices 21All Weather Pitch 23Village Hall Bowls Group 23

Copy Date for Next Issue - Friday 20th January

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MINSTER - How To Find UsFor those looking to use a Sat Nav

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Another year gone ! Mark my words -Valentines cards and Easter eggs will be in the shopsvery soon. I sit back sometimes and wonder how Iever found time to do anything else when I was infull time employment. I’m sure as old age catches upwith you that time goes by so much more quickly.

What can I tell you this month? Well firstly I’dlike to say a big thank you to all of our contributorsfor helping us out last month by getting copy to usearlier than some would normally have done. I’d alsolike to thank all of my team for producing anothergreat issue in my absence - I always knew I wasn’treally needed.

The glaring mistake in the Salvation Army advert showing an eventto be in December, when actually it was in November, was their fault notours, so don’t expect to go along to their Christmas Sale on December 19thas it has already taken place!! Apologies go to Cliffe’s and The Dragon Innfor having lost words from their adverts, we’ll try to get it right this month.

People are always asking me “when is the next copy date” so I’ve nowmade that a permanent, double entry addition to the list of Diary Dates onpage 2.

Also on page 2 you will notice we’ve removed the police phonenumbers, reason being we no longer have dedicated rural beat officers andall police numbers, except emergencies, have been condensed into a singlecontact number, that being 101 - use this for all non urgent reporting or forgeneral contact with the local force. There’s more about this on ‘pulloutpage 1’ of this issue. Policing now will be by either a PCSO or any of thelocal officers whilst they are out on routine patrols.

As this is the last issue of 2011 I’d like to take this opportunity to thankeveryone involved with the production of this magazine, in all its variousforms, the ‘E’ team, the two ‘A’ teams, the ‘D’ team and all of ourcontributors and advertisers, without all of you this just wouldn’t happen.Thank you for all playing your part and making this magazine the successthat it is. Thanks also to the Holiday Inn for the continued free use of theirconference suite to do our audio recordings and thanks to our Printers fortheir excellent service.

I receive a lot of praise for the magazine throughout the year, but I’malways quick to point out I don’t do it alone, it’s a team effort and I’m grateful thatI’ve got such a good team behind me.

I hope you’ve all read the invite to our Office Opening on December 17th - comealong and take a look at what we do and where we do it. See our new Braille Embosserin action, check out the editors chair !! We’re going to have a bit of a party, wine,nibbles, cake, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Can’t make it on the 17th then we’ll also bethere to do it all again on the evening of Monday 19th, so hopefully you can get alongto see us on one of those days. It’s been 3 yrs in the planning and negotiations but wethink it can become a central hub for both us and our readers for many years to come.The team look forward to meeting as many of you as can drop in to visit.

Whilst still thinking of those I should thank, I’d like to say a big thank you to allour readers and listeners, without you we wouldn’t be needed, and we trust we usuallyget it right and that you’re happy with what we pop through your letterbox each month.

Finally on behalf of the team we hope you all have a Very Happy Christmas andNew Year and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2012. Where’s Zac’

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PHOTOCOPYING SERVICEMinster Parish Council are able to provide photocopying

at the Parish Office above the Library.Office opening times:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30 - 12.30Copy costs:

Black & White A4 - 10p eachColour A4 - 25p each

Black & White A3 - 20p eachColour A3 - 50p each

Volume discounts available also double sided copyingContact the Clerk for more information on 01843 821339

or email: clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.uk

MINSTER SURGERYPATIENT LIAISON GROUP (MINSTER)

CHRISTMAS BAZAARAlthough at the time of writing this newsletter we have yet to hold this

event, I am very confident, because of the level of support we have had sofar, that it will have been very successful and we will have “ACHIEVEDOUR TARGET” to purchase ‘THE SPIROMETER MICRO LAB” and“ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT” by Christmas. All that remains to say is“ANOTHER BIG THANK YOU” to all our PATIENTS AND FRIENDSwho have supported us and donated so generously to our fund raising projectover the year. A full list of all prize winners is published on our noticed boardin the surgery waiting room. Full details about the presentation of ‘THESPIROMETER MICRO LAB” will also be available on our notice board. Itis anticipated that a full report of the event will be published in the first issueof Minster Matters in the New Year.

SURGERY CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTSPlease note the revised times on the following days: Friday 23rd December - Normal Opening HoursMonday 26th December - Closed

Tuesday 27th December - Closed Friday 30th December - Normal Opening Hours

Monday 2nd January - Closed Tuesday 3rd January - Normal Opening HoursIf any patient needs to see a Doctor during the closures please contact

“Doctors On Call” via the normal surgery number - 821333 - or you can alsocall “NHS Direct” on 0845 46 47 for confidential health advice for you andyour family. Thank you for your co-operation.

REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONSPlease ensure you have sufficient medication for the holiday period and

that all “repeat prescriptions requests” are submitted in good time, allowingfor the likely increased demand at both the surgery and the chemists. As aresult you may submit your request up to 10 days in advance before its duedate, to allow for the increased processing times.

Therefore the “cut-off” date for prescriptions required beforeChristmas is 12th DECEMBER

Please submit your requests BEFORE THAT DATE to ensure yourmedication is ready in time! Also, if your “Medication Review” is due withinthis time please ensure you make an appointment to avoid further delays. Ifyou have any concerns please speak to the surgery direct.

PATIENT LIAISON GROUP MEETINGA meeting was held on Tuesday 29th November in which the final accounts

for the Christmas Bazaar and Spirometer Micro Lab Fund were presented,full details of which, including the date of our next meeting, will be publishedin the next newsletter.

In the meantime if you have any issues you would like to raise, or if yourequire further information on any of the above, then please contact : KenSelf on 821200

AND FINALLY! We would like to wish all our Patients and Friends********** A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS **********

********** AND A VERY HEALTHY NEW YEAR **********

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MISS MINSTERLetter from retiring Miss MinsterOne word to describe my year as Miss Minster has

got to be, INDESCRIBABLE !!I have had such an amazing experience representing

Minster across the County, meeting new people and bestof all, going to new places.

My favourite carnival from my year as Queen has gotto have been Faversham Carnival. I suggest that everyonewatches it next year.

Throughout our carnival year I have had to do many things. Speech makingwas one, I remember giving a short speech at Minster Carnival Day, I was sonervous, I’d never seen so many people in one place before then!

I’ve enjoyed my year on the court so much I would gladly do it all again.I would like to thank anyone who attended any of Minster’s events for doing

so and strongly recommend all girls to enter Miss Minster 2012, I can guaranteeyou will not regret it.

Lots of Love,Clara Walsh-Keaney (16)Miss Minster 2011

Thanks from Miss Minster OrganisersRoy and Carol would like to thank the Parish Council, village businesses and

village people for all their support during the course of the year, and for makingthe Court very welcome at the events in the village.

Also a big thank you to Miss Minster and her Court for all they have done thisyear and the effort they have put into it.

Finally can we take this opportunity to remind people of the dates for theselection dance for 2012. Please see below.

MINSTER CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION SELECTION DANCEGirls - will you be a minimum of 14, or under 20,

by the end of June 2012?Would you like to be a part of the Minster Carnival Court

To meet new people and make new friends both in the villageand around Kent, as well as representing Minster

in our French Twinning Village of Armbouts CappelYou can be assured of some great days out

and some really interesting experiencesthat will see you as ambassadors for Minster

To be in with this chance of a lifetime just turn upon the evening, entry is free to anyone taking part.

Saturday 11th February 7.30pm, Minster Village HallAdmission for non-entrants is £3.50

Tea and Coffee available otherwise please bring your own drink

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The Queens Diamond Jubilee is being celebrated by anextended Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 2nd - Tuesday 5thJune 2012.

The Parish Council are considering how best to celebrate theevent.

To help them make a decision it would be helpful to knowwhat events are already being planned by streets / organisations /

businesses in the village.If you are planning an event or if you have particularly strong views on

how the occasion should be marked and are willing to help organise an eventthen please contact:

Donna Morling-Grove tel: 825 094or email: donna.mg@btopenworld.com

GIFT SERVICE HELD ON 4TH DECEMBERMinster Church and Monkton Church:Both Minster (10am) & Monkton (10.15am) will be holding a Gift Service

this year on 4th December and we invite your participation. This is a changefrom our recent Toy services.

Give a gift that gives a future ....There are many schools in Africa and around the world that have little or no

reading or writing material. Sometimes the only person with a book or writingmaterial is the teacher.

Tools with a Mission (TWAM) are working with these schools to provideindividual ‘Scholar Packs’ for each child to help with their learning.

Plastic document wallets are supplied by TWAM and you are invited to fillthem with the following new items and take them along to the Gift Service onSunday 4th December:

○ A4 Writing Pad○ Pack of Pencils and Biro Pens○ Pack of Colouring Pencils, not felt tip○ Geometry Set. i.e. ruler, protractor and square.○ Rubber and Pencil Sharpener○ Small Calculator

You may like to make up a wallet with a friend.The plastic wallets can be collected in advance from the church, or you can

place your items in them ‘on the day’.If you prefer to make a financial contribution to help with packaging, shipping

and distribution, special envelopes are available.Any further information can be obtained from Rev’d Bob Coles (821250)

or Rev’d Peter Gausden (825374)

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Bathroom FittingLocal and Experienced

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Christmas Orders now being taken

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VICAR’S LETTERThe mild weather is unseasonable, but there’s no escaping the sign of the

darker evenings, telling us that Christmas is near! By the time this magazinecomes out we will have the Christmas lights in the village and it will soon betime for our Lychgate Carols. This year it will be held on 13th Decemberat 7.30pm. We will be collecting for the RNLI -   Royal National LifeboatInstitution.

It’s such a busy time of year, but I do hope that within the business you willfind time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. It’s so amazing – thatGod, out of his love for us entered into our reality, our experience, by becominga man – the baby Jesus. What a gift! What love! St Paul put it this way:

Though he was divine, he did not cling to equality with God, but made himselfnothing. Taking the form of a slave, he was born in human likeness. He humbledhimself, and was obedient to death, even the death of the cross.

(Philippians 2:9-11)

The realization of the extent of God’s love for us is one of the greatest giftswe can possibly have. It’s a love we can know and respond to now, and lookforward to experiencing in its fullness one day in the company of all the saints.

I do hope that you will be able to join in some of the Christmas celebrationslisted elsewhere in Minster Matters, and that this Christmas will prove to be atime of special blessing to you all.

Bob Coles

HELP NEEDED!Dear readers,Does anyone have any toys and dolls clothes knitting/crochet patterns they

don’t use anymore as my daughter is learning to knit and crochet and we arefinding any of these patterns very difficult to come across.

Many thanks, Mrs J. Fisher, 1 Hillcrest, Pickhill, North Yorkshire, YO7 4JJ(Editor’s note: Mrs Fisher has spent many holidays in our part of the country

and in her own words ‘ found the local people lovely’. It would be great ifanybody can help and show just how lovely we are)

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Councillorfor the

Thanet Villages Ward

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Councillor Mike Roberts

Tel: 01843 851 726

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Lizzy Booth MBACP (Accred) Dip CounsProfessional and Confidential

Counselling Service in Minster-in-ThanetRelationship problems, Anxiety & stress,loss bereavement, low self esteem, angermanagement, low moods and depression.

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GARETH PEPIN / RECORDING STUDIOGareth has played the drums in many local bands, and joined the group “The Spell” in

1995 (www.myspace.com/thespell).Their album “Strong-Enough” was released in 2005, and has sold on Itunes ever since;

(http:itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-enough/id63013121). Gareth told us that “The Spell”are actually better known at the moment in the US and Europe, with many songs from“Strong Enough” being played daily on US Internet radio stations such as “Rhapsody”.

In 2009, their number “Runaway” was a top ten song in the American Idol Undergroundcharts. The group has just finished recording a new album “Spell 3” which will be releasedearly in 2012, and they are currently arranging gigs to promote the new release, includinglocally at a venue in Thanet.

In the October issue of Minster Matters, Gareth spoke about his recording studio, andthe special rate he was offering to the readers of Minster Matters of £75 for a 2hrsession in the studio to record a song with a professional pre-recorded backingtrack. You get all the assistance you need, including the services of a recordingengineer, to obtain the best results. At the end of the session, you get to take awayyour own cd with the finished produce.

A short while ago, one of our team arranged a session, and found Gareth tobe a likeable guy, who is very laid-back and puts you at your ease immediately.The studio is well fitted out with, as he says “Enough gear to get a great sound!”.The process of singing and recording in a professionally equipped studio was reallyquite an experience, and one we would highly recommend to anyone who maybewants to kick-start a singing career with a demo disc, or who’s just wondered whatthey would sound like with the right backing.

If you’d like to take advantage of Gareth’s great offer, please contact himdirectly at : email: gareth@pepin.fsbusiness.co.uk Telephone 07710 417 672.

NORAD SANTAChristmas is coming and once again during the whole

of Christmas Eve, if you are lucky enough to own acomputer, you and your youngsters will be able to trackSanta's progress by logging on to www.noradsanta.org/ .

Don't forget he won't come if you're not in bed andasleep before he gets to your house, so watch his progressby all means but don't stay up to see if he lands on yourroof !!.

Remember to leave out a mince pie for Santa and a carrot or two for hisreindeer.

If by some very lucky chance he brings you a new computer, to replace thatold one in the corner, don't throw the old one away, contact Minster Matters andwe will recycle it for you.

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from 4.45pm to 6.00pmAny one who would like to help or donate us equipment or a raffle prize we would be

pleased to hear from you. Please contact Liz on 822820.Editor’s note: Don’t miss their ‘Beetle Drive’ event on 7th December. For more details,

see their ad on page 22.

.All the staff at the Library wish the residents of Minster…. a Very Merry Christmas

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year

RECYCLINGPlease note Minster Matters are no longer recycling inkjet cartridges or laser toners.

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* 2012 diaries and calendars available now* Visit us for a wide range of cards and new gifts* The following services are available :Fishing licences / Mobile top-ups / Money Gram/Free cash withdrawals / Commission-free buying & sellingof Travel Money /Travel services /Motor Vehicle Tax /Home,Car,Business Insurance/ International phone cards - - -and much more. A very big thank you to all our customers forsupporting their local Post Office, & we wish everyonea Very Happy Christmas & a Prosperous New Year !

MINSTER-IN-THANET WIThe November meeting was our Annual General Meeting, a slightly more formal

meeting, at which the past year’s activities and finances were reviewed.After a new committee was elected, Joan Backler, President, thanked Maggie Griffith and

Joyce Sharp who were retiring from committee work, and Tina Parker who had run a verysuccessful raffle at meetings all year, for their efforts. She also expressed appreciation of thework done by the Village Hall Committee for the excellent maintenance of the hall which makesa pleasant venue for our meetings. Joan stepped down after three busy and successful years aspresident, so a new president was elected and new officers appointed. Marion Rose is the newpresident and Liz Shervington is the new secretary. A bye law was amended, changing theminimum age for membership to 18, in line with National Federation guidelines. Ann Tweedale,on behalf of all the members, thanked Joan and the retiring committee for their hard work duringthe past year, and Dorothy Butterworth presented Joan with a basket of flowering plants.

Following the business part of the evening, members enjoyed social time with specialrefreshments, puzzles and quizzes while the new committee held a brief meeting.

MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPELTWINNING ASSOCIATION

Our AGM was successful and we have a new committee member with new ideas and thisis very refreshing for the Association. Another villager has expressed an interest and this willbe followed up. There will now be at least two fluent French speakers – such an asset!

Saturday 3 December at 7.30pm is Quiz Night. Teams should be a minimum of 6 peopleand tickets can be purchased in advance from the RBL Club, telephone 821471. Tickets are£5.00 per person, which includes food. We shall also be holding a raffle, and prize donationswould be appreciated. If you do not have a team, please don’t let this stop you attending –alternative arrangements can be made. We look forward to a fun and festive evening.

3 December: - Quiz at RBL club at 7.30pm27 May 2012:- Anniversary Celebrations at the Village Hall03 June 2012:- Fun Day with a Royal flavourThe Association wishes the village a Happy Christmas and more contact with our French

counterparts next year.

MINSTER SHOW AGMA short meeting, with no members of the public present, we therefore take it that

what we did this year was ok, and so we hope for your continued support again next year.The Committee would just like to report that the final figures for this years show have left

us with a net profit on the day of just £2.32.Karen says she promises not to spend it all at once !!

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Calendar GirlsMinster Playhouse is proud to present in May 2013,“Calendar Girls“ by Tim

Firth. Based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendarto raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund.

Watch Minster Matters for further press releases throughout 2012

Stepping OutBy Richard Harris

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several months in the life of a beginning dance class. Each of the eight students,who come from a variety of backgrounds, has his or her own reason for joining.

No tap dancing experience required for most parts but a commitment to attendtap sessions (provided by Minster Playhouse) will be expected.

Cast consists of 9 women and 1 man, ages 18 – 60. Please contact Niki for afull character list

For more information please contact Niki 01843 863020 or emailminsterplayhouse@hotmail.co.uk

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Christmas is a-coming,parties held everywhere.

School Nativity plays being performed,and there are many Christmas fairs.Carol concerts in lovely Churches,

singing songs at which the heart lurches.Bringing a lump in your throat

and a tear to the eye.Thinking of the past and loved ones

in times gone by.Christmas is a time of joy and love.

Christmas is a time of eating too much ‘grub’.Christmas is a time for giving and sharing.Christmas is a time for loving and caring

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Tiny starry Angels play in the sky at night.You may not always see them;

But when the moon is shining bright.Take a closer look next time,

you will see how the Christmas Angels shine.~~~~~~~~~~~

Christmas is a time for love and joy.Time to remember the precious little boy.

Christmas is a time for love that is for sure.If those we love, love us in return,

we can never ask for more.Happy Christmas to all my readers and friends,

Yvonne.Please visit my blog at:

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES

1. In what year was Band-Aid's Do They Know It'sChristmas the UK Christmas chart-toppingrecord?

2. What Christmas item was invented by Londonbaker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smithin 1847?

3. The song White Christmas was first performedin which 1942 film?

4. London's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree istraditionally given by which country?

5. In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, '...my

true love brought to me nine...' what?

6. Name the original eight reindeer from the 'Twasthe night Before Christmas' poem?

7. What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant?

8. In the inspirational 1946 film, It's a WonderfulLife, what's the name of George Bailey's guardianangel?

9. What are the names of the three wise men saidto have brought gifts to the baby Jesus?

10.What is New Year's Eve called in Scotland?

1. 1984 2. Christmas cracker 3. Holiday Inn 4. Norway 5. Ladies dancing 6. Comet, Cupid, Dasher,Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen (or Dunder and Blixem) 7.White 8. Clarence (Oddbody) 9. Balthasar,Melchior, Caspar (or Gaspar 10. Hogmanay

Top Ten Xmas Quiz Questions - Answers at the bottom.

Christmas Corner ....

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Pictured: Founding members, shop committee and volunteers; Brenda Jones,Brenda Packer, Sheila Verier, Pat Kelland, David Snow, Cllr. Ratna Ratnasingham,Helen Knowles, James Berry, Michael Darby, Sheila Poole, Pat Knowles, Ann Walsh,Francis Barnett, Naomi Skelton, Davina Isacson, Jane Mariner, Frank Saywell,Irene Stimpson and Howard Ross Parker

On Friday 4th November, localresident Mr Roy Grant was walking hisdogs in Marsh Farm Road, when he cameacross some rather suspicious items.There were between thirty and forty 25litre containers, plus three or four 205litre oil drums with foreign markings andwhat appeared to be a cross symbol, whichhe thought possibly meant the contentscould be hazardous. These were partiallylaying in the dyke and Roy was worriedthat the contents could possibly harm boththe environment and local residents.

He went straight home and phonedthe environmental agency. within a fewhours the police had taped off the area, aFire Service Incident Unit and 3 fireengines had arrived and wereinvestigating these items, with crewswearing breathing apparatus andappropriate clothing. It was subsequentlyfound that the containers held rotten eggsand the drums contained cooking oil.

What a waste of these peoplesvaluable time, just because there are somepeople who cannot dispose of rubbishresponsibly. We should be grateful toRoy, the fire service and the police for

their prompt action in what could havebeen a particularly nasty incident.

Please think about what you are doingand dispose of rubbish responsibly andin the correct places, so we can allcontinue to enjoy the countryside aroundus.

Editors note: We understand possibleevidence of the origin of these items wasfound on scene and CCTV footage fromthe area has maybe helped identify thevehicle involved, in this outrageous flytip.

We will let you know if we hear ofany further proceedings, in a later issue.

The Cliffsend Shop Association alongwith a small army of enthusiastic volunteershas, against the odds, managed to keep thevillage shop and post office running for 10years.

Run entirely by volunteers, the shop hashad to battle for survival many times overthe last decade.  The Post Office, run byPostmistress Harsha Zala, has also had tofight to survive. The shop and Post Office’scontinued existence can only be put downto the loyal support and tenacity of localresidents, volunteers, committee membersand shareholders. Some of the originalfounder members still live in the village.

The shop really is a lifeline to manyelderly residents.

The shop is always looking for newvolunteers, please call Jane and Davinaon 01843 587185 for more information.

CLIFFSEND PRESS RELEASE - The village of Cliffsend is celebrating.

SUSPICIOUS WASTE DUMPED IN MINSTER

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When to call 101?You should call 101 to report less

urgent crime and disorder or to speakto your local officers. For example,you should call 101 if:

Your car has been stolen; yourproperty has been damaged; you suspectdrug use or dealing in yourneighbourhood

Or to: report a minor trafficcollision; give the police informationabout crime in your area; speak to thepolice about a general enquiry.

101 is being introduced as part ofthe government’s wider work toimprove access to the police, easepressure on 999/112, and help to

efficiently and effectively tackle crimeand disorder.

What is the difference between101 and 999/112?

You should continue to call 999 or112 when it is an emergency, such aswhen a crime is in progress, when thereis danger to life or when violence isbeing used or threatened.

What does it cost to call 101?Calls to 101 (from both land lines

and mobile networks) cost 15 pence percall, no matter what time of day youcall, or how long you are on the phone.Everyone calling the police for non-emergency matters will now knowexactly how much a call will cost them,and can be assured of equal accesswhether they are on a pay-as-you-gomobile or a home land line.

Who will answer my 101 call?Calls to 101 are answered by police

call handlers in the control room of thelocal police force. This ensures thatstaff with local knowledge can answerand deal with the calls and respondappropriately. You will not be putthrough to a large national call centre.

When you call 101, the system willdetermine your location and connectyou to the police force covering thatarea. You will hear a recorded messageannouncing the police force you arebeing connected to. If you are on aboundary between two or more forces,the recorded message will give you a

choice of which force to be connectedto.

I am deaf, hard of hearing orspeech impaired, can I call 101?

Yes, you can textphone 18001 101.

What if English is not my firstlanguage?

Your local police have access toprofessional interpreters so they canquickly translate your call if you havedifficulty speaking English.

What about reporting generalnuisance or environmental issues?

You should continue to call yourlocal council for things like:

Reporting graffiti; dog fouling;abandoned vehicles; dumping and flytipping; vandalism.

What should I do if the 101number is currently blocked on thephone at my workplace / college /business premises?

As 101 is a new number, somebusiness phone systems andswitchboards may not yet beprogrammed to recognise 101. Pleasecontact the person who administers yourphone system to request that access isopened to the 101 number.

Editors Note: 101 replaces the01622 690 690 number and also thepublication of individual officersmobile numbers.

Minster MattersInformation Pull-Out

In this issue:� New Local Police phone number� Kent Fire & Rescue advice on safety this winter� Digital Switchover information� Kent Trading Standards important announcements

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When a fire engine zooms down theroad on flashing blue lights with sirensblazing, often the first thing peoplethink is “I hope it’s not a fire in myhome or that of someone I know”.

But how often do you take the time tocheck that their nearest and dearest arefully equipped with the right advice toprotect them from fire?

As the colder weather takes hold, KentFire and Rescue Service (KFRS) isappealing to parishioners to make suretheir homes, and those of people closeto them, are safeguarded.

Neighbours, friends and loved-onesmay need your help to protectthemselves from the outbreak of fire.Perhaps you have an elderly parent, orknow someone who lives alone, orwith young children, who could benefitfrom safety advice. Maybe your ownchildren are now grown-up, starting afamily of their own and need some tipson fire prevention.

KFRS Risk Reduction Manager MickSmith said: “We can offer peoplepractical help to reduce the risk of fire.Maybe they need a smoke alarm fitted,advice on escape routes and what todo if a fire starts in their home. Or

perhaps they need some more extraguidance to keep safe. Our dedicatedteam can provide a range of specialistequipment, such as fireproof beddingand smoke alarms for the hard ofhearing, to help protect morevulnerable residents”.

He added: “Just three breaths of toxicsmoke from a fire can be life-threatening, but we offer free safetyadvice and services to help minimisethe risk of being harmed. Byencouraging those you care about toget in touch, you will be playing ahuge part in preventing a fire and mayeven save a life”.

Tips on staying safe this winter:�Make sure you fit, and regularlytest, a smoke alarm. It is the singlemost important piece of safetyequipment in any home.

�If you plan on using an open fire,make sure your chimney has beenrecently swept as build-ups of sootand ash can cause chimney fires.

�When going to bed, makeabsolutely certain that any openfire is either out, or pushed backinto the grate and a guard used toprevent sparks setting light to

carpets or furniture.

�Interior doors should always beclosed when going to bed as theycan dramatically reduce the spreadof fire.

�Portable heaters should be dust-free and kept well away fromanything that could catch fire.

�Candles should always be placedon a non flammable surface, beaway from soft furnishing likecurtains and never be leftunattended. It is far safer toconsider using torches instead ofcandles.

�Before using an electric blanket,avoid using one that is over 10years old, check it is in workingorder and always follow themanufacturers instructions.

For further information or to learnmore about the free advice andservices on offer to residents contactKFRS on 0800 923 7000 or visitwww.3breaths.info. Children canalso learn more about fire safety byvisiting KFRS’s page for kids atwww.firefighterfred.info.

Safeguard your nearest and dearestthis winter

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Digital switchover in the Meridianregion begins three months today. Tofind out when your area will switch andwhat channels you should receive afterthe switchover visit the Digital UKwebsite at

http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/when_do_i_switch/meridian

Digital UK will also be visiting theMeridian region to offer advice andinformation about the switchover. To

find out where and when the road showstake place visit their website at

http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/when_do_i_switch/meridian/meridian_events

SWITCHOVER HELP SCHEMEIf you are eligible disabled, aged 75

or over, registered blind or partiallysighted or have lived in a care home for6 months or more you will qualify forhelp from the Switchover Help Scheme.You should receive a letter soon from

the scheme explaining what help theycan give you but you can also findout by visiting their website atwww.helpscheme.co.uk

or by contacting them free on0800 40 85 900.

ONLY THREE MONTHS UNTIL THE DIGITAL TVSWITCHOVER IN THE MERIDIAN REGION

The Timeshare Association(TATOC) have received a significantnumber of complaints about companieswho are cold calling consumers offeringto sell their timeshare or holiday clubsfor them, suggesting that they can obtainan unexpected or unrealistic price and/orsay they have a buyer waiting.

The owners are being asked to payupfront fees for deposits, “administrationfees, insurance or survey charges” andthen hear nothing more from thescammers - no sales, no refunds. Othersare duped into parting with cash upfront,often hundreds or even thousands ofpounds, only to find that the supposed

buyer has dropped out of the deal.TATOC strongly recommends that

consumers only deal with resalecompanies who are affiliated to themand/or are members of the ResortDevelopment Organisation (RDO).

How to stay safeKent Trading Standards and TATOCrecommend that consumers areextremely cautious of resale companiesthat make any unsolicited contact.

These people have unlimitedimaginations when it comes to stealingyour money so don't trust them - no matterhow convincing and reassuring they may

seem.TATOC produce a list of

companies that have been reportedto them which is updated on amonthly basis.For more information contact theTATOC Consumer Helpline on 0845230 2430 or visit their websitewww.tatoc.co.uk

If you feel that you may havebeen a victim of this, or any otherscam please contact TradingStandards via Consumer Direct on0808 156 2256 for advice.

Kent Trading Standards AlertsTIMESHARE SCAM

We have been asked to circulate thismessage on behalf of NeighbourhoodWatch.

First man approaches a member ofthe public in the street, asking directionsfor an immigration solicitor’s office.Once in conversation with the memberof the public the man says he has awinning lottery ticket that he can’t cashdue to his illegal status and not having abank account. A second man then joinsthe first man and member of the publicand offers to check the ticket. In thiscase the second man went to a majorsupermarket and returned with adocument claiming the ticket was worthhalf a million pounds.

The first man asked if both themember of the public and second manwould buy into helping him cash theticket and asked for £5000. The memberof the public left and returned with severalthousand pounds. He and the second manhanded over money to the first man.

The first man said that they wouldall go by car to the Lottery head officeand cash the ticket paying the money intothe member of the public’s account, andthen set off towards the car. At this pointthe first man appeared to become ill. Thesecond man offers to help the first to achemist to get some pills, and this is thelast the consumer sees of his money andboth males.

This scam has happenedelsewhere in the UK and is wellknown in the United States.

Kent Trading Standards adviseconsumers to be wary when stoppedin the street and asked to pay moneyto strangers. Consider carefullywhether what you are being told islikely to be true. Do not allowexcitement to cloud your judgement.

If you have been approached bysome one in a similar situation pleasecontact Kent Police on 101

LOTTERY TICKET SCAM

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Lifeline SystemsTrading Standards is aware thatbusinesses may be cold calling Kentresidents and offering to sell expensivelifeline systems – these are alarm systemsthat plug into your telephone line.Residents are provided with pendants orbuttons that can be pressed to activatethe alarm and send a message to a controlcentre. An operator will then speak toyou through the system to find out whatdifficulty or problems you are having,and if necessary can arrange for help tocome to you from your list of namedcontacts, or they can call your doctor oran ambulance if necessary.

Whilst these systems can provide a vitalservice to elderly, disabled andvulnerable people, there have beenconcerns raised that Kent residents havebeen pressurised into paying thousandsof pounds for systems which may beavailable for just a few pounds a weekfrom your local Council provider.

If you are considering installing a lifelinesystem it is always best to get at least acouple of quotes from businesses. Thefollowing providers may be of interestto you. Alternatively, contact your localcouncil to find out about other schemesthey support):

North & West Kent Lifeline – 01732 849403

Ashford Lifeline – 01233 642095Canterbury Lifeline – 01227 862108Dover & Deal Lifeline – 01304 872070Shepway Lifeline – 01303 242971

Please be wary when dealing withcold-callers. Consider carefully whetheryou want the goods or services offered,at the price that is being offered. In mostcases if you agree to buy anything costingover £35 from a trader at your door, thelaw gives you a 7 day "cooling off" periodto change your mind. The trader mustgive you a written cancellation notice if

you agree to have any work done. Failureto give this notice is a crime.

To report any concerns you have callTrading Standards via ConsumerDirect on 0808 156 2256.

E.Mail ScamKent Trading Standards have becomeaware of a scam email that is being sentout.The email purports to be from Yahoo!informing the recipient that they are thewinner of a very large cash prize.

Below is an image of the attachment.This is a scam! Yahoo! has not sentany such email, there is no prize.

Kent Trading Standards adviseconsumers not to reply to this emailor make any contact with thescammers or disclose any personalinformation to them.

If you feel that you may have beena victim of this, or any other scamplease contact Trading Standardsvia Consumer Direct on 0808 1562256 for advice

KENT TRADING STANDARDSImportant Public Awareness

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BATTLES FOR MISS EUROPEAN

One of my gorgeous daughters represented England in Miss Europeanrecently. Sadly it should have been in Malta but due to complicationswas changed to Folkestone during the summer! 73 girls competedrepresenting 9 European countries. All the England girlies were stunners,as you can imagine.

Over the week they are judged by 27 judges on their personality,presentation, timekeeping etc etc but it culminates in an eveningconsisting of - White round (not marked), Clubwear, Swimwear (plainblack swimsuits) and evening wear. From the 73 girls, they then selectthe top 3 girls from each country, these then introduce themselves brieflyand then the top girl from each country is selected.

Kerry won European Princess for England and was just pipped forMiss European by a stunner from Wales, Rachael.

The countries also competed for a Dance Competition on the Fridaynight where England came 3rd with only 4 point splitting the top 3.

During the week they visited Dover Castle, Folkestone, Ashford,Dover and Canterbury as well as meals with local dignitaries, dance andshow practice.

Proud mother, Wendy Vinson

RehearsalsDance Outfit

Finals

A big thank you to all who supportedme in sponsorship and cheers as I trainedfor the Great South Run at the end ofOctober.

The run went great! It was a bit grayand drizzly on the day, but the warmth of24,000 runners packed together tightly keptus comfortable while we waited for ourstart gun to fire! I finished the 10 mile runin 1 hour 40 minutes – a 10 minute permile pace, which I find respectable givenmy training schedule and was very pleased.

Even more pleasing was that I raised£350 for the NCT (National ChildbirthTrust), which will be used to help supportnew families at what can be a very stressfultime. If you didn’t get a chance to sponsor

me, but wanted to, my donations page isstill live for just a little while longer atwww.justgiving.com/crunchynanas.

Thanks again! Nora AldousEditor’s note: Nora as I’m sure you allknow is one of the MM team membersand we’re all amazed at where she findsall this energy !! Well done Nora.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

The Minster Matters Teamwould like to wish all our readers……A

Enjoy the season, stay safe and we’ll be back in February 2012 !

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Delivery Service£1.20 Delivery Charge on Every Order

Minimum Order £10.00 within 3 mile radius

Chinese Restaurant& Take Away

01843 822 3712 Monkton Road, Minster

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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Holiday Inn ExpressTothill Street, Minster, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU

* New Year’s Eve Special *

Do you need a comfortable place to stay after yourNew Year celebrations ?

We are offering a shared room @ £49.00 per couple (incl. Breakfast )31 December, 2011 only

To take advantage of this very special promotion,contact Anne ( our booking coordinator )

Tel : 01843 820 250This 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 )

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KENS BIKESWant your bike repaired or serviced?

We collect and return - FREE in your area24hr Turn-round

A Professional Service

26/28 Eaton Road, Margate01843 221 422

inc Evenings and Sundays(Same Owner for 30 years)

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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-Sea01843 831 882 Email: 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

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Specialist in Int & Ext RestorationFully Insured

All Work Guaranteed01843 825 599 / 07748 409 806

63 High Street, Minster CT12 4AB

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MINSTER PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE - Meeting 1st November 2011PolicingPC Kim Burgess advised that from 14th November 2011, the public only need

to dial 101* to report non urgent matters to the police. There have been 13 crimesreported and logged in the village over the last month with 69 calls to the police.

Queen’s Jubilee CelebrationsMembers noted events are being held by W S Cole and the Gossip shop. Cllr

Morling Grove was noted as the correct contact for these celebrations.PlanningH2B site has been landscaped at Prospect Road, replacement Cherry tree to be

planted.KIACCThe application for night flying is being considered by TDC.Flood CommitteeIn respect of the recent heavy rains the drainage system in Minster had generally

coped well except for those in Foxborough Lane and these were in need of urgentattention.

Highways1. Alland Grange Lane – KCC to be asked to give consideration for a 30mph

speed limit.2. Tothill Street – resurfacing work to be considered at the next meeting of

the Joint Transport Board.3. Interactive Traffic Signs – there will be a delay in siting of the signs due

to the gas works in Tothill Street.OtherLate night shopping will take place on 29th November 2011.

Next meetingThe date of the next meeting is 6th December 2011

* See centre page pull-out for information regarding this new number.

TIGER’S TIP Peppers with 3 bumps at the bottom are sweeter

and better for eating.Peppers with 4 bumps at bottom are firmer

and better for cooking.

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Mary Elizabeth CowellJune 2nd 1920 - November 2nd 2011

It is with much sadness we tell of the passing ofour Mum. She will be greatly missed by her daughterNina and son Richard, daughter-in-law Sandra,Grandchildren; Marie, Richard and Stephen, Great-Grandchildren; Elliott, Olivia, Melody, Tallulah, Seanand Ryan.

She lived in Minster all of her life and so knew alot of people in the village. If you didn't know her byname you would know her from her love to enterFancy Dress at the Minster Flower Show every year,including this year when she went dressed as the“Oldest Swinger in Town”, not bad for 91!

The amount of people who have stopped me inthe street to say what a lovely lady she was justproves how village life and the people are the best.You wouldn't get that in a town.

Thank you to everyone in Minster for yourkindness at this sad time.

Nina Cowell

In Loving Memory ....

The White StagMonkton 01843 823 760

Village Pub and Restaurant

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CHRISTMAS EVECarols around the Christmas Tree

7.30 p.m.Hot Mince Pies & Mulled Wine

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTYFree Buffet

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Minster Matters 21Church News

and Service Times

The Salvation Army11 Tothill Street

Minster

What’s On!

Sunday10.30am Family Worship6.00pm Evening Worship

MondayBaby Group 9.30am

Friendship Club 2.15pm

TuesdayParents and Toddlers 9.30am

Messy Church 3.30pm

WednesdayKeep Fit 10.15am

Home League 2.00pm

Other Events as advertised.

For further informationcontact Captains Bryn

& Lyn Hargreaves822308 / 825178

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

Sunday Services InDECEMBER 2011/JANUARY 2012

4th December9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Gift Service6.30pm: Advent Service of Light at

Minster

11th December9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Family Communion (CW)

18th December9am: no service this week

10am: 9 Lessons and Carols6.30pm: Christingle

24th December4.30pm: Nativity Service11.30pm: Midnight Mass

Christmas Day10.00am: Family Communion (CW)

1st January9am: no service

10am: Holy Communion (BCP)

8th January9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Family Communion

15th January9am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10am: Morning Worship

22nd January9am: Holy Communion (BCP)10am: Holy Communion (CW)

29th January9am: Holy Communion (BCP)10am: Holy Communion (CW)

6.30pm: Candlemas at Minster

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.org

The Abbey Chapel is open forprayer throughout the day

Lauds: 8.30amMass 9.00am, Sunday 10.00am

Mid day prayer 12.10pmVespers 6.00pm

Compline 7.50pm(followed by Silent Prayer)

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

in our beautiful monastic chapel.

4th December10.15am: Gift Service

11th December10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)

18th December6.30pm: Nativity Service

Christmas Day10.00am: Holy Communion (CW)

26th December10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

1st January10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

8th January10.15am: Holy Communion (BCP)

15th JanuaryHoly Communion with the Methodists

22nd January10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

29th January10.15am: Morning Praise

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In

DECEMBER 2011/JANUARY 2012

service for the care of your home and pets

Ss. Ethelbert & Gertrude Catholic ParishRamsgate and Minster

Rev Marcus Holden 592071

ramsgateandminster@gmail.comwww.rc.net/southwark/ramsgate

---------Parish Office:

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

-----------------Catholic Mass each Wednesday and Holydayof Obligation at 12.00noon in the Church of

St Mary the Virgin and each Sunday at10.00am in Minster Abbey

For other services in Minsterplease see Minster Abbey entry.

Baptisms at Minster Parish Church:22nd October: Jodie and William Ellis

Funerals:27th October: Douglas Bates (91)

at Thanet Crematorium28th October: Ronald Hammond (84)

at Minster Church15th November: Maria Bright (53)

at Thanet Crematorium

St Mary the Virgin: Minster

Christmas Eve at 4.30pmSunday 18th December

6.00pmEveryone welcome!

Sunday 11th December10.30am

Everyone welcome!

MINSTER HEALTHY WALKmeets at Minster School on

Thursday mornings (term time only) at9.00am for a 9.15am start.

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

buggy friendly.It lasts between 45 minutes to an hour,

afterwards we have refreshments atMinster Library.

If you are interested in joiningour walk please contact

Michelle Mannering01843 841082

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MINSTER-IN-THANET WI.

NEXT MEETINGTuesday 13th December, 7.30pm,

Village HallChristmas Party with

“Bring and Share Buffet”Entertainment with a musician

and barn dancingMembers and invited guests only

NO COFFEE & CHATIN DECEMBER

Clubs & Events

CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKTLast Sunday of each Month

Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanadefor further info contact

June Chadband226033

k.chadband@btinternet.com

MOTHERS UNION

ADVENT SERVICEFriday 2nd December, 11.00am

will be held in the Cathedral.Although this is organised by M.U.

everyone is welcome to come and join us.The Preacher will be the Dean ofCanterbury The Revd Robert Willis.

CHRISTMAS PARTYWednesday 14th Decenber, 2.00pm

at 92 Monkton Road

PRAYER SERVICE5th January, 3.00pm

Venue to be decided according to theweather conditions

NEXT MEETING11th January

Time and venue to be notified

SATURDAY MARKET10th December, 10.00am - 12.00noon

Old SchoolsDo come and enjoy a chat and a ‘cuppa’

All Welcome

SANDWICH FARMERS’ MKTLast Saturday of each Month

Guildhall, Cattle MarketFurther information from

Melanie Clarkson 01304 617 197info@sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk

MINSTER & MONKTONHORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL EVENINGWednesday 21st December

Village Hall, 7.30pmMusic and Refreshments

Tickets are available fromcommittee members

FIRST MEETING FOR 2012Wednesday 18th January

Village Hall, 7.30pmMr John Harvey will be talking on the

“Woodland Trust”The points table subject is

“Three Cheese Scones”

New members always welcome

MINSTER & MONKTONWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Royal British Legion ClubAugustine Road

Ladies come and join usfor a game of Bingo

EVERY WED. 2.00pm - 4.00pmAll Welcome

Phone Pat - 822622 orMaureen - 823434

MINSTER & MONKTONROYAL BRITISH LEGION

WOMEN’S SECTION

NEXT MEETINGMonday 12th December, 7.30pm

“PARTY TIME”Christmas Gift £2

No food pleaseSpeaker or Quiz

Raffle prizes needed for all meetings.For further informationMiriam Smith 822589

SOUP ON WEDNESDAY12.00noon to 1.00pmin the Old Schools.

All welcome

THE NEW INN1st Monday of the month is

QUIZ NIGHTMax.6 per team. £2 or £5 with food

TRADITIONAL CHRISTINGLECelebrating Jesus,

the Light of the World.Sunday 18th December

6.30pm St Mary’s, Minster

CRIB SERVICE“Setting the scene for Christmas”

A short celebration arrangedwith younger children in mind.

Christmas Eve4.30pm St Mary’s, Minster

MINSTER BEAVER SCOUTS

BEETLE DRIVE7th December, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Village Hall£1 per ticket

available from Attwellsor ring Liz on 822820

Refreshments and Raffle

ROTARY CLUB OF RAMSGATE

will be in Minster from 6.00pmonwards on Thursday 15th December

helping Santa on his sleigh bringChristmas cheer and collecting for

charities and good causes including theCoronary Care Unit and Cancer Care

Appeal at the QEQM Hospital.More information about the

club is available atwww.rotary1120.org/ramsgate

Minster Matters 23Events/Sports

MINSTER A.W. SPORTS PITCHNow taking bookings - Office hrs 9am-12noon Mon-Fri

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 : £31/hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £20/hour

Half Pitch : £20/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 Office, 4A Monkton Rd, Minster CT12 4EAt: 821339 f: 825869 e: clerk@minsterparishcouncil.org.uk

MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesThe Friendly Bowls Club

Contact: 821447

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for DecemberCome 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 !!

Sunday 18th - Phoenix Cup. Start 6pm - Last in this Series

Sundays Tuesdays4th 6pm to 9pm 6th 7pm to 10pm

11th 6pm to 9pm 13th No Bowls18th 6pm to 9pm 20th 7pm to 10pm25th No Bowls 27th 7pm to 10pm

AT THE SALVATION ARMY

On Tuesday December 6th

3.30pm – 5.45pm

For the whole family!Come along and enjoy crafts, fun, celebration

and finish with a hot meal together

For more details and to book contact Captain Lynor Audrey on 825178 or 821792

NEXT MESSY CHURCH

Tuesday 10th January 20123.30-5.45pm

Christmas Day Service10.30am

Bring the family to worship Jesus,the reason for the season

Followed byCHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

Sunday 25th December - 12.30pm

For anyone who will be alone whowould like to share with other people

on Christmas Day. Come and joinwith others and enjoy food

and entertainment

For more details and to book contact:Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves

on 01843 822308 or 825178or ring Audrey on 821792

St Lucy’s Christmas Fayre

MINSTER ABBEYIn St Benedict’s Room

11th December 2011 at 11.15am

Proceeds will go to the aid the Church in Need towards their valuable work in the Middle East

ZAC’s MUSINGSWell I’ve been off on my holidays,can’t say I was struck on it, until I

got my sea-legs, which was on theday before I came home. Still theold man seemed to enjoy himselfso at least one of us was happy.

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COASTAL & VILLAGE RENTALSPECIALIST

*Free Advice Pack Available*Dedicated Letting Agent

*Properties Needed in Your Area*Flexible Services Available

*Strict Tenant Criteria*Est 1991

Offices Located at:73A High St, Minster CT12 4AB

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RC PESCUDEst 1976

Interior/Exterior Painting Drive& Patio Cleaning

Flat Pack AssemblyLoft Ladders Fitted

Fencing/Gates ~ Lawns CutSheds & Greenhouse Erected or

RepairedGeneral Repairs&Maintenance

All Work Guaranteed- Fully Insured

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Cllr Bob GroveMONTHLY SURGERIES

Bob is now holdingregular surgeriesevery1st Wednesdayof the month in

The Neighbourhood Centreat 1.15pm

All residents are welcome toattend.'

Residents may at anytimespeak to Bob at The Attic'1-/-

The Grass Master

* Landscaping * Lawn Treatment Service * Turfing *

* Driveways * Fencing * Patios * Decking *

* Artificial Grass * Grass Cutting *

Turf Suppliers and Installers

Call for a FREE QUOTE or visit

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(Est 1935)

MOT Preparation and PresentationServicing all makes of vehicle

Tyres, Batteries, ExhaustsAir Con - servicing and repairs

Free local delivery and collection

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RichardGreenfield

Electrical ServicesPart ‘P’ Registered

*No Callout Charges

*Free Estimates

*Prices Fixed Upfront

*All Work Guaranteed

A ProfessionalFamily Run Business

07988 564 84333, Watchester Lane, Minster

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MINSTER MAIDSMinster Maids is a friendly and reliabledomestic cleaning company that you cantrust to give a professional and flexibleservice.Whether it’s cleaning, ironing, shoppingor home cooking, you require, we can

meet your needs.minstermaids@live.co.uk

07714 202 290 / 07521 130 547

HOME TUITIONDoes your child need extra help

to achieve his or her full potential ?Successful teacher with 30 years

Primary & Secondary experienceoffers the following:

� Year 5 preparation for SecondarySelection

� Primary & Secondary subjects up toG.C.S.E.

� Specialised help with a variety ofspecific learning difficulties

Individual or small group tuitionconsidered

Enhanced Police CheckFor advice & information ring :

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CALLING ALL PARENTS/CARERS LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE

To Find Out More And Book Your Place01843 821 482

Molineux Road, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4PSwww.minsterdaynursery.co.uk

enquiries@minsterdaynursery.co.ukRegistered Charity 1110919

Warm and Friendly Environment OFSTED Registered Fully Qualified Staff Open 8.00am - 6.00pm Before and After School Care Ages 12 months - 11 years Quality Care and Safety Provided Age Appropriate Rooms Breakfast, Lunch and Tea Provided

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

Ring: 01843 848588 (a.m. from l0.00)Fax: 01843 844856 (24-hour)Page: 07623 978479 (24-hour)Web: www.rogergale.co.ukEmail: galerj@parliament.ukWrite: HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, SW1A 0AA

Est 1980VILLAGE GLASS

WINDOWSDOORS

CONSERVATORIESetc

Free QuotationsTel 01843 821147

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ENVYUnisex Hairdressers

Modern SalonFriendly WelcomeAffordable Prices

Mon/Wed/Sat9am - 1pm

Tues 9am - 4pmThurs/Fri 9am - 5.30pm27 High Street, Minster01843 821 5261P/7

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Mobile: 07957 42 42 47

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All Electrical Work UndertakenFree Quotations ~ Competitive Prices

Quality Workmanship ~ Fully Guaranteed

Call Nic Morling 825 09436 Tothill Street, Minster

www.npelectricals.co.uk

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15hrs FREE per week during term time for 3 and 4yr olds

OUR TARGET” to purchase ‘THE SPIROMETER MICRO LAB” and

Have you made a Will yet ?It is estimated that over half of UK adults have notmade a will - make sure you are not one of them

Without a valid will your estate may not bedistributed as you intended

Have your will professionally drafted by anaccredited member of the Society of Will WritersDiscuss your requirements in the comfort of your

own homeFlexible appointment times - including evenings &

weekends

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TUTORExperienced

Primary TeacherHas vacancies for pupils

taking the Kent Test.100% pass rate!

Preferably starting in Year 4(other ages also welcome)Fees start at £16 per week

Call Mrs Gleanon 01843 823 801

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PrefectsIf you are a Prefect you will get the opportunity to doa lot of things, for an example you can do someshredding and get lots of house points and Minstermedals. When you’re in year 6 you should sign upto be a Prefect.

By Jodie Ellis

OUR PETSThis is a picture of a baby kitten which is very happy

It is at least 1 month old.Did you know that kittens can bevery playful?Pets are very adorable .Our vets are good to our pets

When your cat gets older they get even cuter.Cats can make you feel better when you are lonely.Our vets look after our cats and make them better.We love our pets .

By Mia Waters

Head of HouseBecoming a Head of House is really fun becauseyou get to do things that I did not know we would do,and there is great opportunity for these people.We’ve done the poppies so far but there is so muchmore to do!!!!!!!We have made these new ‘House Point Shields’,where all the people from Saxons, Romans, Vikingsand Normans get their house point charts on theshield of their sports day houses.

By Madeleine Witham

FOODSWhat food do you eat because I eat chocolate,sweets, donuts, pizza, kebab, chippy, kfc, roastdinner, sausages, carrots, ice cream, fruit,vegetables. By Grace McDonald!

Cyber bullyingCyber bullying can be very very mean and couldhurt people. Cyber bullying is where you send nastythings to people using things like Email, texting andlots more. Please don’t cyber bully.

By Daniel Hauptfleisch

Cycling proficiencyYear 6’s have started doing their cycling proficiencyso that they can be safe cycling on the roads. You havealways got to look before signalling and stop whenyou think that it is safe to stop. It is very good to weara helmet for extra protection in case you have anaccident. It is also good to wear bright clothing.Be safe cycling on the roads!

By Jade Hockey

Stop Look ListenIf you haven’t seen the advert of the boy whodoesn’t stop look and listen you should listen to me,because my sister knew a boy who went to herschool that got run over and died. So when you getto the end of the pavement STOP LOOK andLISTEN (by the way the advert is kinda scary)

By Emily Wallis

Teachers at our schoolYr- Rainbow – Miss ClarkYr- Sunshine – Miss GoodmanY1 - Red- Mrs WishY1 – White – Miss CulverY2 – Blue – Mrs TamsmittY2 – Yellow – Mr CurryY3 – green – Miss YoultonY3 – scarlet – Mrs HodgesY4 – copper – Miss RamsdonY4 – indigo – Miss WoodY5 – purple – Miss TheoffY5 – turquoise – Mrs HowsY6 – orange – Miss PoutY6 – silver – Mrs Kirke-Laird

By Mollie Mumby

CHRISTMASChristmas is my favourite seasonHappy new yearReindeers prancing in the skyIcing on the chocolate cakeSleeping childen waiting for santaTwinkling tinsel on the Christmas treeMerry Christmas to youAdvent calendars are hangingSnow falling from the sky

By Emily Kent, Molly Knell and Adam Emerson

BIKESBikes are objects you can play on and do trickswith, they are enormous fun. Bikes are cool.Bbbbb bikes bikes bbbbbbbb bikes bikesbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb bikes.

Bikes by Annabelle Fleming

School Page Editorsthis month

wereArianne Daw

andDanny Spain

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Reliable qualified ElectriciansAll aspects of wiring undertaken

BURGLAR ALARMSTELEPHONE EXTENSIONS

TV AERIALS - SKY SATELLITE* Reasonable rates * Free estimates *

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