AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD – FEBRUARY 2018
Furzey Gardens February and March Events (see below)
Village Lunch 20th February at 1230 Trusty Servant Inn
Minstead Players Play reading 21st February at 8pmDeerhurst, Pinkney Lane, Lyndhurst
Furzey Gardens Local Residents’ Day 24th & 25th February – SO43 Postcode only
Christopher Tower Reference Library OPEN DAY 24th February 10 -3 pm.
New Forest National Park Local Plan Consultation Closing Date February 28th Respond NOW
New Forest SPRING CLEAN in Minstead 3rd March 10am to 1 pm
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MADE IN CORNWALL
Departing from tradition this play, written by Nigel Pascoe, was performed as a Radio Production in Lyndhurst last week to raise funds for All Saints Church Minstead Tower Repair Fund. All members of the cast were from either Minstead Players or Lyndhurst Drama Society and it was directed by Michele Arkle.
This dramatic story about society’s interaction with mental health, prejudice and passion was extremely well supported and I am delighted to say that £1,595. 95 has been raised for the Fund. Included in this figure was £638 from the raffle and silent auction that was run by Peter and Helen Bennett.
We would like to thank St Michaels and All Angels Church Lyndhurst for their support and co-operation with this enterprising production and also huge thanks for the wonderful raffle prizes and donations from the villages. There were over thirty prizes on each night and this contributed greatly to the successful fundraising.
Special Request for local grazing for 8-10 weeks in Spring
“I am passionate about restoring and maintaining my fields in Minstead and in keeping with NFNPA policies.
I use an organic new forest seed as recommended by the NFNPA and over the years have only manually weed controlled.
This year I aim to over-seed and rest all the fields so I need to rent some land for my 3 animals for a couple of months.
If this is possible I would be very grateful.”
Carrie Lampitt
Malwood Walk House, 023 8081 2168; 07806 455705
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Nigel Pascoe’s Premiere of “Made In Cornwall”, that played to rapturous applause on 9th and 10th, earned £1595.95 towards the All Saints’ Tower fund.
Many thanks to Nigel, the production team and cast as well as to all who attended and contributed to the fundraising.
See Parish & Benefice Notices to find out about services and to read the latest church notices. Follow All Saints Church on Facebook and visit the Benefice website for more information.
What’s on at the Trusty in February
19th February – Local produce week – The Trusty’s fabulous team of chefs have carefully designed a menu using ingredients sourced as locally as possible!!
Call Laura or Leigh to book 02380812137
Minstead Players Play Reading & AGM
Minstead Players would like to invite you to the next play reading on Wednesday 21st February 2018 at 8pm at Deerhurst, Pinkney Lane Lyndhurst Hants SO43 7FE
This is an opportunity for us to read plays that we may perform in future. Attendance at the play reading is a chance to get together, read a play with a drink and some nibbles. There is no obligation to be in any future productions.
Please let us know if you intend to come via email: Helen.bennett160@yahoo.com
Minstead Players are having a social evening with wine and cheese and AGM
in Minstead Social club on Tuesday 6th March 2018. The social evening starts at 7pm
The AGM will commence at 8pm for those wanting to stay.
Nominations for those wanting to join the committee to the secretary helen.bennett160@yahoo.com.
We would love to see all those who are currently involved, have been involved in the past and who would like to become involved in the future for a drink and some nibbles.
CHRISTOPHER TOWER REFERENCE LIBRARY, New Forest Centre
Saturday, 24th February 10 -3 pm. OPEN DAY
Run in conjunction with the New Forest Maps Exhibition in the Gallery,
an opportunity to see maps, books, photographs and ephemera first hand.
Staff and Volunteers will be available to answer your queries.
FURZEY GARDENS & MINSTEAD TRUST
Love that Wedding Show at Minstead Lodge
Sunday 18th February, 11am – 3pm
Join us at Minstead Lodge where we are hosting a Love That Wedding Show. Come and meet lots of local suppliers and chat through your wedding plans.
https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/love-that-wedding-show
Local Residents’ Day at Furzey Gardens
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th February
Free entry to SO43 residents to celebrate the start of a New Year at Furzey Gardens and meet some of the Furzey Team. Just bring along a proof of address in the SO43 postcode to take advantage of the free entry. https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/local-residents-day-free-entry-for-so43-postcodes
Treat your mum at Furzey Gardens
Monday 5th March – Friday 16th March
Book a Furzey-licious special cream tea to treat your mum in celebration of Mothers Day https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/treat-your-mum-2018
Dixieland Jazz & Supper, 7pm at Minstead Lodge
Friday 23rd March, 7pm
Join us for a night of crazy rhythm and good ole fashioned Ragtime. Tickets are just £35 and include an American Dixie inspired 2 course hot Buffet. All proceeds raised at the evening will go towards the work of Minstead Trust.
https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/dixieland-jazz-supper
OTHER NEWS
50th Birthday Celebration! Please save the date!
Minstead Study Centre would like to invite you to our Big Birthday Celebration on Saturday July 14th 2018 12.30 to 4.30pm. The centre has been running for 50 golden years inspiring all its thousands of visitors to ‘tread more lightly on the Earth’.
There will be lots of fun activities to enjoy: Hand to Mouth Puppet Show, music and dancing, wonderful food and much, much more.
We are aiming to put together a collage of memories and photos of all the past school visits to display at the event. We would like you to send us your fond memories/photos or bring them along and add them to the memory wall.
We all look forward to catching up with you on the day!
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REPORT issues with roads to hants.gov.uk/roads
REPORT Litter, flytipping, dumped cars and a whole host of other things whilst out and about using NFDC “New Forest In Touch App” available at your App/Play store
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