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COMMEMORATING THE OUTBREAK OF WORLD WAR 1
War was declared at 11pm on 4th August 1914.
Some may like to know that there will be a national #LightsOut from 10pm to 11pm this Monday 4th August. If you wish to know more visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/take-part-in-lightsout.
In addition there will be special services at local war memorials on Monday night August 4th 2014 as follows:
10pm sharp—The Lych Gate, Emery Down
10.45pm sharp—Bolton’s Bench, Lyndhurst
Posters are in the church porch and at Minstead Shop
BEAT SURGERY WED 6TH AUG
Come along and meet our local police officers and discuss any issues of concern with them informally.
9.30-10.30am at the Village Shop.
BEAT REPORT
See Beat report Jul14.
INCIDENT REPORTING CONTACT LIST
See Beat contact list Jul14 for details of the various partner agencies who deal with incidents that are often reported via the police. By contacting the agency directly you will enable them to gain better details of the issue and may result in a more effective response.
This is a useful list and well worth keeping handy. It can also be accessed on the Village website by visiting http://test.minstead.org.uk/police/
A MESSAGE FROM MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST
The Minstead Training Trust would like to thank everyone who attended their Summer Fete on Saturday 19th July. It was a great success, raising over £4,000 for the charity. The threatened thunder showers held off and the sun shone, the band played and the cream teas were eaten. All in all, a lovely event supported by lovely people!
Thank you!
MINSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP TUES 12TH AUG
From 8pm in the Social Club
All welcome
WOW (Women on Wednesday) AT MINSTEAD WALK WED 13TH AUGUST
On Wednesday 13th August there will be a walk led by Jackie Poulson (a Forest Ranger) followed by a pub supper.
(Lady guests welcome, for more details contact tricia@olorenshaw.com)
VILLAGE ANNUAL FETE AND BEER FESTIVAL SAT 16TH AUGUST
The Annual Fete and Trusty Beer Festival is coming up in less than 2 weeks so keep your diaries clear for a bumper day out!
See 2014 Village Fete flyer for further information.
Donations of cakes to the tea tent are always welcome
See below for details about the Great Minstead Bake Off.
Donations of bottles/prizes for the Tombola should be left at the shop or delivered to Alison McGhee at Cauldrons Bull Lane – Sue Nicholson would like cakes for the tea tent delivered to her on the Friday at Dunbridge Cottage or on the morning at the tea tent.
THE GREAT MINSTEAD BAKE OFF
Saturday 16th August at the Village Fete on the green.
The Great British Bake Off has arrived in Minstead and it is your chance to show off your finest baking skills. There are categories ranging from the Children’s New Forest Cupcake challenge to the Adult Scones, Pastries and Cake sections through to the Great Minstead Bake Off My Minstead Showstopper!
Fantastic prizes to be won and the My Minstead Bake Off Cup will go to the Showstopper Category.
Please see Bake Off Poster for further details and Entry Form The Great Minstead Bake Off to take part.
TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER
The Trusty Servant Annual Beer Festival Weekend
Friday 15th August – Live music from 8.30pm with The Plonkers
Saturday 16th August – Family Fun Day, Village Fete, The Great Minstead Bake Off, Punch and Judy, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Live Music All Day
Sunday 17th August – Forest’s Got Talent Grand final, a fantastic final full of amazing talent….who will win £1000???
Lots of local ales to choose from and a BBQ and hog roast all weekend.
See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
For this week’s Notices, details of Services and other events see the Benefice website and follow All Saints activities on Facebook.
MINSTEAD SOCIAL CLUB TREASURE HUNT SUN 31ST AUGUST
Follow the clues around Minstead Village along a route that takes an hour to an hour and a half.
Entry £1 per person for good fun for the whole family.
Register from 2pm, treasure hunt starts at 3pm, BBQ to follow from 5pm.
Prize presentation at 5.30pm for the winning three teams for both adults and children.
See MSC Treasure hunt poster 2014 for further information.
LYNDHURST NEIGHBOURCARE
(including Minstead, Emery Down, Bank & Brook)
Lyndhurst Neighbourcare drivers provide a valuable service to help people without family or friends available, to attend surgery, dental or hospital appointments. We also enable people to do essential shopping, banking or other necessary errands.
WILL YOU HELP US TO KEEP THIS SERVICE RUNNING?
Just an hour or two of your time per month could help someone who needs this service.
You don’t have to commit a regular time, and you can refuse any job if it is not convenient. Our drivers really enjoy meeting the people they drive and your driving expenses are paid.
If you would like to join our team of drivers*, to help in any other way, or just to make enquiries, please phone our Voicemail service on 0845 0945 818 and we will get back to you.
Mary Sterry, Chairman, Lyndhurst Neighbourcare
(*Subject to DBS checks)
COPYTHORNE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY FRI 5TH SEPT
There will be a joint Autumn Tones concert of music from a by-gone era given by the theatrical society and the Lockerley Silver Band at Copythorne Village Hall on Friday 5th September at 7 30 pm. Tickets cost £5 and can be reserved by phoning Sandra Dovey on 023 8081 3415.
See CATS Autumn Tones poster for further information.
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