MM Issue 146 April 13

Issue Number 146: April 2013ISSN 1755-9502 (Print) : ISSN 1755-9510 (Online) : ISSN 1758-4175 (CD-ROM)

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See pages 12 & 13 for details

Farewell to Old Friends - Pam and Lou Hammond who have moved to Hawkinge

Your Questionnaireis the centre fold

pull out in this issueThank you

for completing it!

You can also download a copy from: www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk/clpq2013.pdf

or you can complete it online at: www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk/clpq2013/clpq2013.pdf

Minster Parish Councilnext meeting will be held on:

Tuesday 2nd April @ 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]: May Meeting Tues 7th

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 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.ukFreegle: www.freeglethanet.org.ukMobility 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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May15/18 Minster Playhouse presents Calendar Girls 1418 P.L.G. Spring Fayre & Bazaar 518 R.B.L. Scooter Day 6

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

to locate the villagethe Library at 4A Monkton Road

is the approximate centre of the villageand the postcode there is CT12 4EAGPS/OS Map co-ordinates for the

village square are TR 309 64751.33 N, 1.33 E or 51° 20’ N, 1° 18’ E

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Minster Business AssociationOpen Meeting on Thursday 11th April,

7pm at the Sports Pavilion

For further information contact eitherCharlotte at [email protected]

or Karen at [email protected]

To discuss and formalise; the purpose ofthe association, area(s) to be included, firstpriorities, membership and an action plan!

Agenda to be sent to interested partiesshortly.(those whose details we have)

All locally based/registered businesses arewelcome to attend.

GARAGE SALESATURDAY 27TH APRIL

11.00am - 2.00pmTOAD HALL

MONKTON ROADMINSTER

SCHOOL VOUCHERSAttwells Newsagents are again collecting

all varieties of supermarket schoolvouchers. So if you have any spare then

please drop them into the shop

Reply to the EditorThe answer to the Editor’s question in the March edition of MinsterMatters, ‘I hope we’ve done him proud’ is a resounding ‘beyond mywildest dreams!’ Not just with the content, colour printing and layout butparticularly that, largely through the Editor’s enthusiasm, there are nowpodcasts, braille versions, and an amazing website full of news stories andinformation. Far more than I could ever have imagined or achieved!

Best wishes for your continued success,Kelvin Holdom, techno-dinosaur and Minster ex-pat.

EDITORIALFirstly thank you to Kelvin for his kind words above, it’s good to know he still

approves! CARRY ON TEAM we’re still getting it right !!For those of you who send us adverts and articles via Fax please note we have a new

number which can be found on the bottom of the front cover and in our contact detailson page 2. This has been necessary due to increased costs of the old number.

Good News - The Bell Inn has reopened this week and more details can be found onpage 5 of this issue. The landlord wants to hear customers ideas and suggestions onwhat they would like to see there.

I’m sure you’ve all read the large notice on our front cover re the Community LedPlan Questionnaire which you’ll find in the centre of this issue. Please complete it andreturn it to the Library by the date shown on the top of the form. You can also downloadit from the village website if you don’t want to pull it out of this magazine or you can fillit in online and submit it by email to the group who are responsible for it. The choice theysay is yours.

Don’t forget to enter our competition to win tickets to the Air Show in June. We willbe drawing the winner on 15th April at our editorial meeting and the event organiserswill then notify the lucky person by post. We will publish the winner next month.

Congratulations to Kevin Buckley, a member of our editorial team, who has recentlybeen co-opted onto the Parish Council. Well done Councillor. Maybe we can get him towrite us up somebullet points on theParish Council ‘smonthly meetings, aservice I must admitwe haven’t offeredof late.

Well, that’s it, asseems to be normspace this monthwas again verylimited, so it onlyremains for me toask the usualquestion: Where’sZac??

E - Team

MINSTER SURGERYPATIENT LIAISON GROUP

ANNUAL SPRING FAYRE & BAZAARThis year’s Fayre will be held on

Saturday 18th May from 9.00am to 1.00pmat the Old Schools, Church St., Minster

We have already received several enquiries for tables and theyusually sell out very fast - especially the LARGE ONES!So ..... BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT !

(See our advert on page 5 of this magazine for details)All monies raised this year will go towards our main projectto purchase an additional “24 HOUR BLOOD PRESSUREMONITOR” which has been identified as extremely beneficialto the surgery by the Practice Partners and an extra facility forour patients, rather than having to attend hospital for such tests.The total cost of this project will be approximately £1400 andyou can keep up to date with our progress on our web site andon our notice board in the surgery.

BLOOD PRESSURE READINGSJust a reminder to those patients advised to do so, please takea “Blood Pressure Reading” each time you visit the surgery,and then hand into Reception for recording.

DIFFICULTY IN GETTING AN APPOINTMENTHERE’S ONE REASON WHY!

Last month 58 Patients failed to attend for their Doctor’sappointment.Last month 46 Patients failed to attend for their Nurse’sappointment.

THAT’S A TOTAL OF 104 MISSED APPOINTMENTS !THAT’S A TOTAL OF 104 WASTED APPOINTMENTS !

THAT’S A TOTAL OF 104 OTHER PATIENTSTHAT COULD HAVE BEEN SEEN !

So please remember to cancel any appointments that you nolonger need, so that others may benefit.You never know, one day it could be you that has difficulty ingetting an appointment!

SURGERY CLOSURE DAYSEaster Holiday Arrangements :Good Friday 29th March - Closed All DayEaster Monday 1st April - Closed All DayTraining Days :Tuesday 16th April and Tuesday 21st MayClosed From Midday onwardsShould you need to see a Doctor during these times, please call“Doctors on Call” via the normal surgery number Thanet821333, or call “NHS Direct” on 0845 46 47 for confidentialhealth advice and information for you and your family.

PATIENT GROUP MEETINGIf you have any issues you would like to raise at any of ourmeetings or you require further information on any of the above,then please contact either:

Ken Self on 821200 or Jeanne Lawrence on 821049www.minstersurgery-thanet.co.uk/plg.asp

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THE BELL INN REOPENS ITS DOORSAfter our front page piece last month showing The Bell in a sorry state

we’re very, very pleased to tell you that Enterprise Inns have been good to theirword and have found new tenants to reopen the pub. By the time you read thisthey should have opened for drinking but not as yet for food sales.

New landlord Dave and his wife Ali tell MM that they intend to reopen thepremises as a traditional village pub that serves food rather than a restaurantthat serves beer. They also intend, once the kitchen is brought up to scratch, toserve good wholesome home made/home cooked meals at recession prices.Dave also tells us they are open to ideas and suggestions from customers, sodon’t be afraid to speak to him or Ali about anything you think may help torebuild and improve on the customer base.

Let us hope they settle in well and are accepted by the locals. We here atMM wish them well. Dave is a Yorkshire lad who originates from Skipton andwho supports Burnley, but I’m sure we won’t hold that against him!!

MINSTER SURGERY PATIENT LIAISON GROUP

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1ST MINSTER RAINBOWSMinster Rainbows has been running for just over a year now. We currently

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games, make things, docooking, have days out andlots of other exciting things.We recently went bowlingat AMF and are off to Builda Bear soon !! There is alsoa Rainbow Fun Daycoming up where we willmeet with Rainbows fromother units.

For further detailsplease contact JulieMartin (Sunflower)Rainbow Leader on825210 or 07842 273 489.

And so it goes on...It seems that some people are determined to make Minster the "litter bin" of Thanet.Whilst walking to the surgery the other day, from the alley between Kenton Gardensand Rose Gardens, my husband noted four lots of dogs mess in Rose Gardens anddown Tothill Street, and many bottles stuffed in peoples hedges. I am alwayscontinually picking up plastic and glass bottles from our front garden. The alleyin particular continually has dog mess, and as it has no lighting at all, it is impossibleto see where it is at night. I walked right into it one night and it is always being kickedabout. On top of that there is now the added litter of McDonald's cartons etcscattered about the village.(Name and Address Supplied)

(Editors note: We can’t however blame ANY of the local businesses for litter, it’sour own residents who throw it away in the street !!)

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JACK’S TRIP TO BORNEOHi my name is Jack, I am 14 and I live in Minster. I would like to tell you

about my trip to Borneo next year. It is being arranged through my school (Sandwich Tech) and Camps

International. It is a month long expedition where I will be living as part of asmall island community off the coast of Borneo.

We will be working on important social and conservation projects, improvingthe lives of the local people and conserving marine life. This will include thingslike painting classrooms, building desks and helping with harvesting and planting.

THIS IS NO HOLIDAY!! I will be sleeping in tents and hammocksthroughout my stay, handwashing all my clothes and working and livingalongside a rural community.

For me this is a once in a lifetime experience and I know that I will gainso much from this expedition.

I have lived in Minster all my life and being part of a community is veryimportant to me which is why I would like to help this particular communityin Borneo. I have belonged to Minster Cubs and Scouts in the past and now Iam an Air Cadet with Ramsgate 2433 Squadron based at Manston. SomethingI have learned from being a part of these groups is to help other people especiallythose less fortunate than myself.

The cost of this expedition is £3,960 and I have to raise every single penny!The money not only pays for me to go on the trip but it also helps fund

some of the projects we will be working on out there.Therefore if anybody needs a little job doing such as their car washing, for

a small donation I’m willing to give anything a go and work hard for the moneyto raise the funds I need to pay for this trip.

I have a few more fund raising ideas such as a cake sale (my Mum bakesgreat cakes!!), a quiz night and a sponsored walk dressed in ‘onesies’.

My contact details can be obtained from Karen at Attwells.Thank you for taking time to read this, Jack

www.campsinternational.com www.sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk

Have you accepted the Bible readingchallenge?

We are inviting everyone to join us in achallenge to read through the entire

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within one year…From March 4th 2013 through to

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By committing ourselves to reading just1 chapter a day, for just 5 days a week

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In accepting this challenge, you will bejoining with hundreds of others and

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We guarantee that you won’t regret it!God bless you as we do this together.

Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves

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Club News ....

MINSTER BOWLS CLUBBacon Rolls on Sunday mornings in May, with our BOWLS TASTER DAYS on 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th from

10.00am until 12..00noon. Equipment provided, weather permitting. Those interested please contact either Brian on825475 or Glynne on 821221

Two Finals have already been played due to hospital operation. Congratulations to Sylvia and Min on winning the LadiesPairs, commiserations to Maureen and Myrna.

The Alf Wood Trophy was won by Colin, Meg and Brian, with Paul, Jim andMyrna as Runners Up.

Socially 56 members and friends enjoyed a Race Evening using the paper moneysupplied by the Club, eventually giving it all back at the Auction for 28 prizes. Thelatter brought the evening to a close with much laughter.

Next Social and Fund Raising Evening is scheduled for 17th May.G.H.

MINSTER-IN-THANET WIOn a particularly cold “second Tuesday in the month” Minster

members met in the Village Hall, 12th March at 7.30, for the monthlymeeting.

President, Marion Rose, welcomed everyone and Jerusalem opened theproceedings. The advertised speaker had declined to travel to Minster as a resultof the weather forecast and everyone was very grateful to Veronica Ashby forstepping in with her highly entertaining and informative “Waste Not, Want Not”talk. She definitely warmed the hearts of all, filling members with ideas - notonly on recycling but wonderful handcrafts too.

After refreshments, various matters were discussed including representativesto attend the Annual Council Meeting at Margate’s Winter Gardens, the followingday, meetings at Acol WI and Cliftonville WI and a trip with North Tonbridge,(Minster’s Link WI). Marion reminded members of the WI Wine & Wisdom inMinster Village Hall at 7.30 on 27th April – tickets £6 including supper (maximumof 8 per table). Marion also reported that the birthday dinner at Quex Barn inFebruary was a success with 41 members attending.

For the future, hopefully in warmer weather, Marion mentioned the proposedCoffee Morning/Treasure Hunt on the 8th June.

Following the Easter-themed raffle, the meeting was closed with a reminderthat David Fagg will be speaker at next month’s meeting on the 9th April.

Future events: Games Evening 7.30am – 10.00pm, 17th April in Committee Room Coffee & Chat 10.00am – 12.00noon, 18th April “ “


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Remember : We also supplycatered or self catered buffetsfor Christenings, Weddings,

Wakes, Birthday Partiesat very reasonable prices

Sky duel screen,all live Premiership games shown here…

Real Ales, Darts, Pool and Pokerevery Monday & Wednesday…

Come to The Saddler Minster’s only bring yourown food pub, all local menus supplied, we ring

your order through, give you warmed plates,cutlery, napkins and then wash up !!

Saturday 13th April live music with The Locals

Saturday 20th April live music with

Surf Dude Grandad

Saturday 27th April , Charity Pool and Darts

night for Tom Warren

MINSTER ARMBOUTS CAPPEL TWINNING ASSOCIATIONHow did I start the article in last month’s Minster Matters? – ‘Forget the snow, the gales and the rain we’ve experienced

over the last few weeks!!..’ Oh dear, those elements are back with a vengeance!!An update of the quiz night will be reported in the next issue of MM as the quiz will not have been held at the time of writing this

article. But in the meantime, thank you so much to the Royal British Legion for letting us hold this event in their premises and for thosebehind the scenes for catering, raffle prizes and the like.

Looking forward again, plans are now underway for the Fun Day on Sunday 9 June – Free entry, bouncy castle booked, gamesorganised, music arranged, a great raffle, stalls, sunny weather requested and more. There will also be a boot fair and anyone wishing tohave a pitch can pre-book for £5 by calling Alex: 07903 882 640 or pay on the day £7. We are still looking for a few more bands to addvariety to those already booked, so if you know anyone that would like to participate, please put their names forward to Bernie: 07814 214993.

Pop the date in your diary now and be part of the fun.Raffles have been mentioned twice so I would like to say a very big thank you for the local organisations who have kindly donated

some great prizes for the raffles for all of our events this year.Thank you so much to our sponsors so far:• P&O ferries (day trip to France) • Archies, (Takeaway cod and chips for 2) • Ben’s (2 bottles of wine)• Post Office (voucher) • McDonalds,(meal for 4 of your choosing) • Individual donations• Jemima’s Locket, (tea bag holder) • Field’s pharmacy (boxed set of smellies) • Blakes Hairdressers in Canterbury,

(cut and blow dry with any stylist) I have promises of further prizes from more firms too and those people will be mentioned next month. If anyone has any unwanted

gifts that they would like to donate, please feel free to contact Carol 07745 683 466 who would be pleased to put them into the next eventraffle.

Anniversary Day in Armbouts-Cappel, 19 MayI am pleased to say that the support for the hiring of a coach to take us to France has been successful and we can now all travel together

and have the strain of driving taken out of our hands. Deposits are being finalised this weekend and the balance of £10 per person will bedue on 14 April. Please ensure you get this to Carol in good time. Thank you.

Good luck to those competing in the quiz this weekend!Ms Question Person. Please make the questions easy enough for me to answer. I don't want to win a boobie prize!!!Et maintenant pour tous ceux qui s'intéressent à la France, la langue, le pays, ou quoi que ce soit qui concerne la France et les Francais,

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The family of Ruth Macdonald would like to thank… neighbours andfriends for flowers, cards and sympathy, the Rev Bob Coles for the lovely service,and all who came to the church and refreshments afterwards.

Jean Meek & Jackie Wetherilt will be retiring… at the end of Marchfrom Minster in Thanet library.

They have been at the heart of Minster's community for the past 12 years andhave made many friends in the village.

Jean & Jackie are having a farewell drink on Wednesday 27th March at7.30pm in the New Inn if you would like to come along to wish them well.

(YOU ARE HOWEVER RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN BAR BILL!!)

CATS IN CRISIS APPEALOnce again we are asking (and hoping) that the cat loving folk of Minster can

help us with donations of cat food.We have many cats that are too old, sick or for various reasons un-homeable and

they will be with us permanently. Please could you spare or donate a few tins orboxes of biscuits for these cats?

Any amount will be gratefully received. Donations can be left at Attwellsnewsagent or please phone me on 821132. Many thanks for your support in the pastand the future.

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ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGwill take place on

Tuesday 23rd April, 7.00pmat the

Village Hall, Minster

The Annual Parish Meeting is to allow membersof the public to ask Councillors questions

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DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR MURIEL AND BILLMuriel and Bill Pollard got

married on 7th March 1953, 60 yearsago. What an achievement. One oftheir memories is that whilst onhoneymoon they were shopping downPetticoat Lane looking for a teapotwhich they needed. They found onethat they both liked and purchased itwith a ten bob note that mum hadfound on the floor just a momentearlier. The best part of the story is

that not only did they get the teapot they wanted but they got the ten bob backtoo! The shop keeper had given it back to them in their change.

They went on to have five children, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. They also made Minster their family home for 53 of those 60years; their five children all grew up there and went to Minster school.

Muriel and Bill celebrated their 25th at one of their daughters’ home, afew anniversaries were celebrated at the New Inn and their 40th was celebratedat the Legion. Fifty years was celebrated at the Bell Inn and their 60th at theSmugglers Retreat, up by the old hospital at the top of the hill.

One of their daughters had her wedding in Minster church, where shewas christened along with her brothers and sisters. On their 60th anniversarythey received a telegram from the queen and it was great to be with themwhen they opened it. They were totally amazed. Mum said “I didn’t knowshe knew when we had got married,” to which I laughed!

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FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHTDuring Fair Trade Fortnight (February 25th -10th March), Henry

Matenda, a 28 year old sugar farmer from Malawi, visited East Kent andtalked to secondary school students about how Fairtrade has changed thelives of his family and 300 other families in his community.

For the past nine years their village cooperative has sold theirsugar on Fairtrade terms which has allowed them to build aprimary school in the village, drill 18 boreholes for fresh water(rather than walking 2 km to the river!) ,and bring electricity intopeople’s homes.

Here is Henry enjoying a bit of local culture in Minster.Charlotte Tagart


WIN TWO TICKETS TO THE AIR SHOW on SATURDAY 22nd JUNE at MANSTONHeritage Events and Minster Matters are offering you the chance to win 2 tickets to attend the Air

Show at Manston on Saturday 22nd June, all you have to do is to answer the following 5 questionsand send them to Minster Matters at the library by Tuesday 16th April.

Question 1What was the Motto of RAF Manston?Question 2Although RAF Manston closed in 1999 part of the site is still retained by the Ministry of Defence asa training area known as FSCTE. What does FSCTE stand for?Question 3The Vulcan Bomber is making an appearance at the show, which will probably be its last ever airdisplay, due to ever increasing operating costs. Its RAF markings are XH558 but what are its UKCivil Aviation Authority registration letters?Question 4Which International operator begins flights from Manston on 2nd April, what make and model ofaircraft will they be using and where will they be flying to from here?Question 5Who are the official organisers of the Air Show this year? Name one other major ‘Kent Event’ theyare also organising.

Please send your answers along with your name and full address to:Minster Matters

Library & N/Hood Centre4A Monkton RoadMinster CT12 4EA

The competition is only open to residents living within the Minster Parish boundary.You must be 18 or over to enter.

Members of the Minster Matters team or their immediate family are not eligible to enter.Ticket details will be mailed to the lucky winner from the event organisers.

Good luck !!

South East Air Show Saturday 22nd June, 2013The skies over Thanet will be alive to the sound of display aircraft this summer with the return of

an Air Show at Manston Airport.

Nearly 20 years since the last show, Manston Airport will host some of the world's greatestmodern and historic air craft, spellbinding displays and interactive attractions at this year’s SouthEast Air Show.

The iconic Vulcan delta wing aircraft willbe among the highlights, while a Typhoonaircraft simulator, helicopter flights and a funfair will provide visitors with a great day out.

Local interest will be provided by a craftfayre, local business stands, WWIIre-enactment and at least 90 local vintagecars and motorcycles will be on display.Kent's Air Training Corps (ATC) will be thereen masse, setting up their own camp andhoping to bring one of their gliders to theevent. There will also be an Education Day onthe Friday where schools will be invited tocome and see some of the aircraft and meetsome of the people behind them to explorecareer aspirations.

Chris Yates from Heritage Events said:-“We are delighted to bring this air show backto Kent after some years absence. It wasalways a very popular show, running sincethe Second World War, withaudiences peaking in excess of 80,000.Some of the teams displayed in the pastinclude the Red Arrows the F111's the A10’sand even Concorde.”

Online booking will be available up untilTuesday 18th June. Ticket prices: Adult: £12,Child/Senior: £9, Family 2+2: £35, SingleParent Family: 1+3: £30.

Parking on site is free if you have a ticket.

Please see website:www.heritage-events.co.uk

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MINSTER PLAYHOUSEReaders of Minster Matters will know

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Show dates in the Village Hall areMay 15th through to May 18th, and thisyear, as well as the regular eveningperformances, we will be staging an extrashow – a Saturday Matinee with curtain

up at 2pm. But this is a Saturday Matinee with a difference. Instead of thetraditional rows of seats, the auditorium will be arranged to sit groups ofbetween 8 - 10 people around tables – just like we do for the biennialreview. However, and this is where the difference comes in, during theinterval you will be served a Cream Tea by members of the MinsterWomen’s Institute. Those of you who know the Calendar Girls story willunderstand the connection here.

Tickets for the Saturday Matinee are just £8.00, and can be obtainedby calling Terry Wood at the Box Office, on 01843 220208. But pleasehurry as tickets for this special show are going very fast.

You can of course obtain tickets for the regular evening shows bycalling the same Box Office number. Tickets prices are £6.00 per seat forthe Wednesday and Thursday performances, and £8.00 for the Friday andSaturday shows.

Hope to see you there – you will love it !

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Please bring one or two items(no more) for valuation

Tickets £7.50 (to includerefreshments) in advance only

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During the evening there will bemusic, a raffle, a quiz table and an

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For further details/queries phoneSu Cumber on 01227 720877

This event is organised byThe Friends of St Mary’s

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Minster Village Plan Questionnaire

This questionnaire will be used to collect important information and views of the residents of Minster. The responses will be used to develop the Parish Plan for the next ten years. The plan will help to

shape the development of our Parish and may also be used to support funding applications for future projects.

It is really important that everyone completes the questionnaire to ensure that the Parish Plan is truly representative. If additional adults in your household would like to complete their own questionnaire further copies are available from the

Parish Council Office, Ben’s, Attwell’s, W.S. Cole and the Library, or can be downloaded from the website:- www.minsterpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

You may also complete this form online at:- www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk/clpq2013/clpq2013.pdf Please return your questionnaire to the Library or Parish Council Office by 12th April 2013

Volunteers from the community will also be calling to collect your form

Section 1: Housing

Which, if any, of the following would you consider needs developing within the village over the next 10 years? (tick all that apply)

Affordable Housing/ Shared Ownership Retirement Properties

Residential Home (elderly) Residential Home (disabled)

Executive Housing Mixed Housing Development (50+ homes)

Small mixed development (10 houses) Individual infill plots for single houses

Section 2: Social & Community

1. From the list below which of the following do you think need preserving or enhancing? (tick all that apply)

Village clubs (Please state)

Facility / Amenity Preserving Enhancing Facility/ Amenity Preserving Enhancing

Conservation Area Village Hall

Listed buildings and monuments Old Schools Hall

Church Cemetery

Benches Molineux Road Play Area

Flowers / Hanging Baskets Out of School Clubs /

facilities

Recreation Ground and associated facilities

Pre-school toddler groups

Sports Pavilion Child care facilities

All Weather Pitch Activities for retired elderly

Salvation Army Hall Recycling facilities

Minster Abbey Public lavatories

Other (Please state)

Comments on Section 1:

Section 2: Social & Community (Continued)

2. Are there any additional facilities / activities not listed above that you particularly value?

3. Are there any facilities / clubs you would like to have in the village? (tick all that apply)

4. If funds were available to improve Minster Library, which of the following would you want? (tick all that apply)

5. If available would you like an allotment? (Please tick) Yes No 6. If you have a large garden or piece of land would you be willing to rent this for allotment use (land

share scheme)? Yes No

7. Do you think Minster Cemetery is adequately maintained? Yes No 8. Due to the shortage of burial plots the Parish Council are exploring the possibility of extending the

size of the cemetery. Do you support this? Yes No

9. Do you feel the village is a safe environment? Yes No

10. Would you like to see any of the following? (please tick all that apply)

11. Do you think disabled facilities in the village are adequate? Yes No

12. Would you support any of the following? (please tick all that apply)

13. Do you read the Parish magazine “Minster Matters”? Yes No

14. Do you have Internet access at home? Yes No

15. Would you support any of the following?

Increased speed of access Increased Wi-Fi hotspots

More public access to computer terminals

General increase in books More large print books

More audio books (adult) More audio books (child)

More rental DVD's Update computer chairs

Increased street lighting Increased Police presence


Outside exercise equipment Flicks in the Sticks (village cinema)

Tennis courts Multi game courts (basketball, netball etc.)

Community Centre Other (Please state):

More dropped kerbs Wider paths

Textured paving Crossing points. e.g.: Islands/ Zebra crossings

Disabled access to shops Other, please state:


Section 3: Economy

2. What influences your choice? (Please tick)

Parking

Cost

Choice of products

Convenience

Service


3. Which of the following would you like your local businesses to provide? (Please tick)

Internet shopping

Home delivery

Loyalty scheme

Transport to village centre from Minster outskirts

Other (Please state):

1. How often do you use the following shops / businesses?

4. To encourage visitors, would you support any of the following?

5. Which of the following economic development would you support?

Daily Weekly Less often

Daily Weekly Less often

Butchers Charity Shops

Greengrocers Bakers

Supermarkets Dog Grooming

Chemist Restaurants

Post Office Take Away Foods

Newsagents Garages

Beauty Salon Pubs

Hairdressers

Welcome Gateway into the village (as at Acol)

Additional Parking

Museum / Heritage Centre

Themed guided walks

Improved cycle access

Picnic area

Children's play area

Increased coverage of village events

Festival unique to Minster: please suggest

Promotional leaflet for Tourist Info points

Camping Facilities

Any suggestions:


Office space Retail space

Workshops

Other (please state)

6. Do you support any further development of Manston Airport? Yes No

Section 3: Economy (Continued)


Section 4: Environment

1. Are you satisfied with the condition of the street furniture?

2. Are you satisfied with the cleanliness of the village? Yes No 3. Are you satisfied with the maintenance of green areas? (hedges, trees, grass areas)

Yes No

4. Do you think litter clearance in the village is adequate? Yes No 5. Do you think there are adequate recycling facilities in the village? Yes No 6. Do you feel speeding traffic impacts on the village environment? Yes No

7. How would you rate traffic flow in the Village? Excellent Adequate Poor

1. Would you support any of the following? (Please tick all that apply)

2. Do you think access into the village is adequate? Yes No Would you support any of the following? (Please tick all that apply)

3. Do you consider footpaths and pavements in the village are adequate? Yes No

Yes No Yes No

Benches Lamp posts

Litter bins Street signs

Make no changes One way system

Reduced speed limit Double yellow lines

Restricted parking Traffic calming measures

Additional access road Increased bus service

Increase train service (Local) Improved train service (London)

Volunteer driving scheme (e.g.: Hospital runs)

Section 5: Transport


Section 6: General Questions

1. How many people in the following age groups live in your house?

2. What do you most like about living in Minster?

3. What do you least like about living in Minster?

Optional: Please fill in your house number and post code below. House Number/Name:

Under 5 years

5-11 years

12–18 years

18–25 years

26–35 years

36-45 years

46-55 years

56-65 years

65-75 years

75+ years


Thank you for completing the survey.

If you have anyone in your household aged 11-18 years, the next few questions are for them to complete.

If you do not have anyone living with you in this age bracket, this is the end of the survey.

Comments:

4. Would you support dedicated cycle paths in Minster? Yes No

Section 5: Transport (Continued)


Post Code:

This questionnaire will be used to collect information and views of 11-18 year olds living in Minster. The responses will be used to inform the Parish Plan that will represent the views of our community. The plan will help to shape the

development of our Parish and may also be used to support funding applications for future projects.

We would really value your views to ensure that the Parish Plan is truly representative. If there is more than one 11-18 year old living in your household, further copies are available from the Parish Council Office, Ben’s, Attwell’s,

W.S. Cole and the Library, or it can be downloaded from the website at:- www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk/clpq2013.pdf You may also complete this form online at:- www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk/clpq2013/clpq2013.pdf Please return your questionnaire to the Library or Parish Council Office by 12th April 2013

Volunteers from the community will also be calling to collect your form.

Section 1: About you

How old are you? 11-13yrs 14-16yrs 17-18yrs

Which of these applies to you?

School College Apprenticeship Part-time work Full-time work Not working

Do you like living in Minster? Yes No

Comments:

Daily 1-2 times a week

Only occasionally

3-4 times a week

Library

Church

Village Hall

Old Schools Hall

Molineux Road Play Park

Recreation Ground

All-Weather Pitch

Skate Park


Which of the following do you use?

Section 2: Things to do in Minster

Do you use the library? Yes No Would you like to see any of the following in the library?

General increase in books More large print books

More audio books (adult) More audio books (child)

More rental DVD's Update computer chairs

Rental computer games Children’s Groups

Other (please state):

Do you think there are enough activities/ clubs for young people in Minster? Yes No

Do you attend any clubs/ groups in Minster? If so, please tell us which ones:

Would you like to see any of the following?

Do you use the Molineux Road play area? Yes No How would you rate the play area in Molineux Road?

Good Adequate Needs improving

Play area for older children Volunteer opportunities

Multi-use games court e.g.: Tennis Arts & Craft Group

Youth Club Music Group

Cinema Club Outdoor exercise equipment

Junior Sports League If so, which sport?


Comments:

Section 3: Around the Village

Do you feel safe in Minster? Yes during the day time No during the day time

Yes after dark No after dark

I don't go out alone Have you ever been bullied or intimidated by other young people in the village? Yes No

Would you like any of the following in Minster?

More Police patrols Additional Community Wardens Increased CCTV

More street lighting Which of the following do you think are important to the village?

Public benches All Weather Pitch Recreation Grounds Molineux Road Play Area

Skate Park Sports Pavilion

Which methods of public transport do you use? Bus Train Taxi

Would you support any of the following?

Do you have internet access at home? Yes No

Would you support any of the following?

Increased speed of access

Increased Wi-Fi hotspots

More public access to computer terminals

Comments:

Additional access road Increased bus service

Increase train service (Local) Improved train service (London)

What is good about Minster village?

What could be improved?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Thank you for completing the survey!

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ANITA on 07950 448595

with the same passionate manager - Anita

Term time feesonly

Safe and Structuredenvironment

Daily choice of menu, fresh fruits and salads


Birchington GroupsChurch House, Kent GardensWednesday 9.30am(Opening 12th September)

Kearns Hall, Grenham Bay Avenue,Minnis BayWednesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pmTel: Jo 07793 032 134

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THE SPORTSMAN123 Sandwich Road, Cliffsend

01843 852547Home Cooked Food

Friday - SaturdayLunch 12.00 to 2.30Evening 6.00 to 9.00

Sunday Roasts 12.00 to 4.00

Live MusicBook now for a table for 2 fora romantic 3 course set meal

£25.95 per coupleTo listen to Michael Buble

@ 9.00 on Saturday 20th April

Real Ales - Great selection of Winesby the bottle or by the glass.

We also now have a selection of lovelyChampagne’s so you may treat your lady

We take pride in having a lovely atmosphereFunction Room available (free hire) for all parties

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Morton’s ForkRESTAURANT AND BAR

Station Road, Minster01843 823 000

Dear MinstoniansAs you may or may not know we are leavingMortons Fork due to the current economicclimate. We would like to take thisopportunity to thank our customers pastand present for their support and to all thefriends we have made in the village over thepast 6 years. We are leaving on Sunday14th April so last day of trading will bebreakfast and lunch on Saturday 13th.Again thank you all and see you around thevillage.

Shaun

The White StagMonkton 01843 823 760

Village Pub and RestaurantPROBABLY THE BEST CARVERY IN THANET

Children - Half Price

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR

EASTER SUNDAY 31ST MARCH

30th MarchEaster Saturday Evening

Disco Tones - Dance Dance Dance

31st MarchEaster Sunday Evening

The Very Talented - Oasis Tonea wide variety of songs

from pop to jazz

CHECK BOARDS FOR FORTHCOMINGEVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE OPENING ON TOGARDEN - SELF CATERING OR PUB CATERING

FIELD FOR HIRE FOR VENUE OR EVENTS 2L/1

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Minster Day Nurseryand Out Of School Club

CALLING ALL PARENTS/CARERS LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE15hrs FREE per week during term time for 3 and 4yr olds

Warm and Friendly Environment OFSTED RegisteredFully Qualified Staff Open 7.30am - 6.00pmBefore and After School Care Ages 6 months - 11 yearsQuality Care and Safety Provided Age Appropriate RoomsBreakfast, 2 course HOT Lunch and HOT Tea ProvidedMorning and Afternoon Healthy Snacks

To Find Out More And Book Your Place01843 821 482

Molineux Road, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 [email protected]

Registered Charity 1110919

FREE for TWO places available


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

Interior & Exterior HomeImprovements and Repairs

AlsoHedge Cutting , Gardening ,

Fencing , PatiosFree estimates. No job too small.

Local, Reliable and Friendly.Fully Insured.

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Peking & Cantonese Cuisine

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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AMBER’S ADVICEIf people do not know much do not laugh at

them, for every one of them knows somethingthat you do not.

(A Gipsy Proverb)

TIGER’S TIPSILVER - To keep silver dry, and soprevent it from tarnishing, put a fewpieces of chalk in the drawer with it to

absorb moisture.

The Ironing FairyFed up of watching your ironing

pile grow???Then let “The Ironing Fairy”

make it disappear!!!!Local Minster LadySmoke free home

Contact Jane on 01843 822 696 or 07740 240 317£7.50 per. hour

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Holiday Inn Express

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)


Church Newsand Service Times

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

Sunday Services InAPRIL

7th April9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am: Praise Service6.30pm: Evensong

14th April9.00am: Holy Communion(BCP)10.00am: Holy Communion(CW)

21st April11.00am: Holy Communion -

Bob Coles’ last Service at Minster

28th April9.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am: Holy Communion (CW)

Minster Abbeywww.minsterabbeynuns.org

The Abbey Chapel is openfor prayer 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 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.

7th April10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

14th April10.15am: Holy Communion(BCP)

21st AprilNo Service - joining Minster

28th April10.15am: Holy Communion (CW)

St Mary Magdalene, MonktonSunday Services In

APRIL

The Catholic Parish ofRamsgate and Minster

Reverend Marcus Holden592071

[email protected]

Parish OfficeSaints Ethelbert & Gertrude Church

72 Hereson RoadRamsgate CT11 7DS

Catholic Mass each Wednesday andHolyday of Obligation at 12.00noonin the Church of St Mary the Virgin,

Minsterand each Sunday at 10.00am

in Minster AbbeyFor other Catholic Services pleasesee the Minster Abbey entry below

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

Funerals11th February: Irene Sobolewski (92)

at Ramsgate Cemetery15th February: Ruth Macdonald (93)

at Minster Parish Churchand Thanet Crematorium

Tothill Street, MinsterWhat’s on:

MondayBumps & Babies 9.30amFriendship Club 2.15pm

TuesdayParent & Toddlers 9.30am

WednesdayKeep Fit 10.15am

Home League 2.00pm

ThursdayPrayer group 9.15am(70 Monkton Road)

Sunday10.30am Family Worship

(Including Kids Church 11.00am)6.00pm Evening Worship

For further details contact:Captains Bryn & Lyn Hargreaves

822308 or 825178

Forthcoming Event

Saturday 11th May‘A MusicalEvening’

Visit ofHythe Salvation

ArmyMusic Sections

More detailsin the next issue

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

Open Gardens15th - 16th June

We will be holding our 15thOpen Gardens this year.

There is still timeto enter your garden.

Please contactRev’d Bob Coles: 821250

Joyce Adelaide Keene

Sadly passed away February 23rdShe will be missed by all her

Grandchildren andGreat Grandchildren.

Her final resting place will bewith her beloved Bill.Always in our hearts.

LoveJan, Paul, Amy, Emma, Miranda

and her Great Grandchildren

In Loving MemoryKath

Marina Kate MummeryIt’s been two yearsthat you’ve left us

Missed each and every dayLots of love

Jean & Family xx

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

Hire times and prices from 1st April 2012Monday-Friday Saturday & Sunday09:00hrs to 12:00hrs (Off-Peak) 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs15:00hrs to 21:00hrs

Price Structure* Full Pitch : £34/hour Off-Peak Full Pitch : £23hour

Half Pitch : £23/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: [email protected]

Events / Sports


MINSTER VILLAGE HALL BOWLS GROUP

Pay as you play - no membership feesThe Friendly Bowls Club

Contact: 826048

Short Mat Bowls Sessions for AprilCome 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/Wednesdays7th 6pm to 9pm 2nd 7pm to 10pm

14th 6pm to 9pm Wed 10th 7pm to 10pm

21st 6pm to 9pm 16th 7pm to 10pm

28th 6pm to 9pm Wed 24th 7pm to 10pm

30th 7pm to 10pm

Phoenix Cup 21st Aprilstart 6.00pm

MINSTER-IN-THANET WIWINE AND WISDOM EVENING

Saturday 27th April 20137.00pm for 7.30pm start, Village Hall

Quizmaster Peter Warr

Tickets £6 per person, maximum table of 8Price includes Ploughman’s Supper

Please bring your own drinks, glasses and cutlery

TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT IN ADVANCE

Please ring Liz on 07968 473 689Cake sale in aid of Pilgrims Hospice

MINSTER LIBRARYAN AUDIENCE WITH JANE WENHAM JONES

on Saturday 13th April at 10.30 amJane will be talking about her books and the writing process

Tickets are free and available fromMinster in Thanet Library, 4A Monkton Road, Minster

Tel No: 08458 247 200Email: [email protected]

Web: www.kent.gov.uk/libs

CLIFTONVILLE FARMERS MKTLast Sunday of each Month

Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanadefor further info contact

June Chadband226 033

[email protected]

MINSTER & MONKTONWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Royal British Legion ClubAugustine Road

Come and join usfor a game of Bingo

EVERY WED. 2.00pm - 4.00pmALL MEMBERS

& Bona-fide guests welcomePhone Pat - 822622

or Maureen - 823434

What’s On…

MINSTERCHANGE RINGERSSt Mary’s ChurchRinging Practice on

Wednesdays 19:30 to 21:00find us on the web at:

http://bell-tower.co.uk/minster/and for further information email:

[email protected]


11 Tothill Street, Minster

Saturday 13th AprilQuiz and Fizz Night

4.00pm-6.30pm£5 inc Refreshments

Have fun and test yourknowledge

THE MOTHERS’ UNIONFELLOWSHIP GROUP

Next MeetingApril 10th

2.00pmSt Mary’s Church

All Welcome

NEXT MEETINGWEDNESDAY 17th APRIL

VILLAGE HALL7.30pm

Speaker Janine Dalton on“Spring Bulbs”

Points Competition -A Spring Flower

COFFEE MORNINGand Plant Sale

SATURDAY 20th APRILOld Schools

9.30am to 11.30am

MINSTER-IN-THANET WI

NEXT MEETINGTuesday 9th April

7.30pmVillage Hall

Speaker David Faggon ‘Kent Air Ambulance’

Coffee and ChatThursday 18th April

Village Hall Committee Room10.00am to 12.00noon

All Welcome

Wine & WisdomSaturday 27th April

7.00pm - Village Hall(see page 22 for further details)

Fund-Raising Concertin aid of

St. Nicholas-at-Wade ChurchSaturday 27th April

7.30pm@

St. Nicholas-at-Wade Parish Church

“BROADWAY TO THEWEST END"

A company of very talented performerswill provide an evening of

Music, Song and Dance

Adults £12 on the dooror £10 in advance

Senior Citizens and Children £8from St. Nicholas Post Office

or phone 842805Includes wine & cheese, teas,

coffees,biscuits.

St. Nicholas-at-WadeOpen Gardens

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June11.00am to 5.00pm

Approx 12 village gardens openGardeners’ Lunches; Cream Teas;

Art and Flower Exhibitionsin the Church MINSTER HEALTHY WALK

meets at Minster School onThursday mornings (term time only)

9.00am for a 9.15am startThe 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 refreshments atMinster 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]

Minster & MonktonRoyal British Legion

Women’s Section

NEXT MEETINGMonday 8th APRIL

7.30pmGuess “Who’s the Baby”.

Raffle prizes needed for all meetings

For further informationplease contact

Miriam Smith on 822589Audrey’s and Shirley’s

Charity DanceSaturday 6th April

Country and Western EveningLive Music

£6.00 per person - tickets fromAudrey .. 821792

or Shirley .. 822015In aid of Surgery 24hr Blood Pressure Monitor

SIR 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: [email protected]: HOUSE OF COMMONS,

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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

Looking after your teethIt’s that time of year again where everyone is going to the dentistand having their teeth checked. Because it is very important tobrush your teeth 2 or 3 times a day for 2 minutes. I brush myteeth every morning and every night. This is great because I am10 and have no fillings, no braces, no retainer and no teethmissed when I am brushing. But every year I go to the dentistthe dentist checks my teeth and always says… you havehealthy clean teeth and gives me a sticker!

By Grace McDonald

SkypeSkype is where you can video chat your friends online for free.You can surf the internet whilst video chatting on Skype. Also,you can instant message with really cool emotions. There is areally funny one where there is a man doing the moonwalk andthe ripple! LOL!!! Yesterday we all skyped, these are the peoplethat skyped:

● Emily W● Emily S● Katrina● Tulasi● Georgina● Annabelle

But the catch is, that we couldn’t see each other with this manypeople in the conversation. We only could see a picture of themand hear them. At 8:30pm, Emily S, Emily W (us) and Katrinaplayed the emoticon game. It was really funny and cool!!

By Emily Wallis and Emily Smith

Arianne’s Roller Disco Party!Me and Georgina are going to a roller disco party on the 2nd ofMarch. We will have an awesome time! Most of the class aregoing. Me and my bff Georgina will be identical... well almost.We will have the same clothes and hair and face makeup!!!Me and Georgie (Georgina) will have soo much fun. Did youknow that a day with out laughter is a day wasted!

By Hannah Prentis and Georgina Graham

Chinese Powder PooA Chinese Powder Poo is a type of dog. My Nan has one andher name is Masiey. She was 1 in January and is very playful.I buy her birthday and Christmas prezzies. This Christmas I gotMasiey a chow toy and for her birthday 2 squeaky bones; Ayellow one and a green one. I take her for a walk every week-end either to the park or along the sea front. She is white andfluffy.This is what she looks like.

By Alice Cox

Ariana GrandeAriana Grande is a singer, actress and model. Some peopleknow her as Cat from Victorious. She is my favourite celebrityand I know a lot about her, I’ve made a book of facts all abouther. She was born in St Jude’s hospital of the 26th June 1993 at12.43 pm, she loves polka dots, British accents, hair bands anddolphins, she has a little heart tattoo on her toe,her favourite TVprogram is Gossip Girl and she wants to go to Japan!

By: Emily Wallis and Hannah Prentis

Sir Roger Manwood’s!I am going to Sir Roger Manwood’s (SRMS)! Sir RogerManwood’s is a grammar school in Sandwich. It is REALLYcool! Manwood’s is also a boarding school, it has 55 boarders.Altogether, SRMS has 915 students and 300 sixth form. Thereare 4 houses, Trappers (Navy), Dorman (Red), Tudors (SkyBlue) and Knolles (Bottle)! It was inspected by OFSTED in April,and was reported as an ‘outstanding school’. That’s all about SirRoger Manwood’s!!!

By Emily Smith

Fact file on Ray:Fave colour= GreenFave number= 7Fave food= MarzipanFave drink= 7upFave country= BritainFave planet in Space other than the world= MarsFave letter= RFave whiteboard pen colour= BlueFave singer= Olly MursLeast fave singer= James ArthurFave hair colour= BlondeFave eye colour= GreenFave shade of pink= Bubble gumFave hair accessory= clip (lol)Fave piece of clothing=ShirtFave type of shoe= shoes with lacesFave shop= MaplinsI hope you learnt a lot about Ray

By Annabelle Fleming, Ebony O’Reilly and Beatrice Cocks

EasterEaster is going to happen soon yay! Do you know what thismeans chocolate more and more chocolate! I love chocolateyou get all kinds of Easter eggs such as Milky Way, Smarties,Crème Egg, Caramel Lindt and many more. I hope you enjoyyour chocolate at Easter!

E SafetyE Safety is about staying safe on the Internet. If you are beingbullied online you should tell someone that you trust. If you arebeing bullied you must report it to an adult. You can tell anyoneif you are being bullied online, and it doesn’t have to be an adult.

By Amelie Kemp

TV ShowsDo you watch TV much at home? Well. I do!! If you do watch TV,there are lots of different TV shows that you can watch. Here aresome examples:Victorious, iCarly, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Big Time Rush, SpongeBob,Super Ninjas, Camp Orange, Mr Bean.And lots more but I can’t think of any more!!

By Georgina Graham

Editors this monthEmily Smith

andGrace McDonald


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07 2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTi16v Life model, turbo diesel up to68.9 mpg, 5 door hatch, 2 previousowners, 79,000mls, lots of servicehist, r/c/l, A/C, elec windows &mirrors, PAS, CD players all for £4895

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