See 2017 Schedule FLOWER SHOW which includes an entry form which should be completed and returned to Mrs H Orman, Merrie Orchard, Football Green, Minstead SO437FR no later than this Wednesday 30th August 2017. Alternatively, it can be emailed to hmorman70@gmail.com and fees paid on the morning of the Show.

Good luck to everyone!

VILLAGE FETE SATURDAY 12^TH AUGUST

For those interested see MINSTEAD VILLAGE FETE 12TH AUGUST 2017 for a breakdown of the income and disbursements for the show.

Again, many thanks to all for their help.

HAMPSHIRE LIBRARIES NEWSLETTER

See Hampshire Libraries Newsletter “Read All About It!” which includes information about a new pilot project that aims to improve access to digital and online services by loaning iPads to eligible residents across Hampshire.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Residents of the New Forest will shortly be receiving a form asking them to check and update the information that appears on the electoral register for their address. The form ensures that NFDC can keep the electoral register up to date and identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so. The Electoral Registration Officer at New Forest District Council has emphasised that it is important that residents respond as soon as possible, so the Council can make sure it has the right details on the electoral register for every address in the district. You are asked to read the form carefully when it arrives and follow the instructions.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 27th August 2017.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00663

Address: Minstead Manor, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal: Roof alterations to facilitate second floor accommodation;

2no.dormers; first floor extension over existing garage; brick piers

and entrance gates; 1.8 metre high railings.

Consultation

Ends: Tues 12^th September

No: 17/00667

Address: Hunters Brook, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal: Replacement dwelling and garage (Application for a Non Material

Amendment to planning permission 15/00502)

Consultation

Ends: N/A

No: 17/00657

Address: Grove House, The Grove, Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GG

Proposal: Single Storey Rear Extension

Consultation

Ends: Tues 19^th September

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eNewsletter 20th August 2017

August 20, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD AUG-SEPT 2017

Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show Saturday 2^nd September Village Hall

Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Monday 4^th September Danby Room

Minstead History Group 8pm Tuesday 12^th September Social Club

Pantomime sign up night 5pm Tuesday 19^th September Village Hall

Minstead Trust AGM 2pm Sunday 27^th September

Starting a School Veg Garden 2pm Tuesday 29^th September Study Centre

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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VILLAGE FETE SATURDAY 12^TH AUGUST

A grand total of £800 was raised at the fete this year which, although less than last year, was still a fantastic achievement considering that visitor numbers were down.

Many thanks again to all who helped!

SAVE THE DATE – JUNIOR MINSTEAD PANTO SIGN-UP

Tuesday 19th September 2017

We would like to invite all families with children young and old to a ‘Sign-up Night’ on Tuesday 19th September from 5pm -7pm in the Village Hall. This is in preparation for our Junior Minstead children’s pantomime production which is now in its 41st year. It is always a fabulous opportunity for the children (and parent/family helpers) to get to know and work alongside each other.

Cast age range is between 5 – 16 years old.

(NB Membership of Junior Minstead is required but details of this will be given at the meeting).

We’d also like to enquire whether there are any willing community volunteers who would like to help with jobs such as costume making, refreshments or set decoration at a later stage. Please let Elaine Barriball know if this is something you would like to do. (elaine@barriballs.net).

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

The August edition of the Neighbourhood Watch newsletter can be read by clicking here

It contains some interesting information and helpful advice.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 20th August 2017.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00643

Address: Woodland Cottage, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FY

Proposal: Outbuilding

Consultation

Ends: Tues 29^th August

No: 17/00663

Address: Minstead Manor, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal: Roof alterations to facilitate second floor accommodation;

2no.dormers; first floor extension over existing garage; brick piers

and entrance gates; 1.8 metre high railings.

Consultation

Ends: Tues 12^th September

No: 17/00667

Address: Hunters Brook, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal: Replacement dwelling and garage (Application for a Non Material

Amendment to planning permission 15/00502)

Consultation

Ends: N/A

No: 17/00657

Address: Grove House, The Grove, Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GG

Proposal: Single Storey Rear Extension

Consultation

Ends: Tues 19^th September

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eNewsletter 13th August 2017

August 13, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD AUGUST 2017

Jam Night at the Social Club from 8pm Sunday 20^th August

Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show Saturday 2^nd September Village Hall

Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Monday 4^th September Danby Room

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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VILLAGE FETE SATURDAY 12^TH AUGUST

Very many thanks to all those who helped with yesterday’s Village Fete. A lot of hard work went into making it a very successful and enjoyable day and we hope to have raised a worthwhile amount for the church tower fund and this year’s chosen charity, SSAFA.

FLOWER SHOW SATURDAY 2^ND SEPTEMBER

The Minstead Flower Show Society hopes everyone has seen the schedule for this year’s show which will be held in the Hall on Saturday 2^nd September.

In case you have mislaid your copy you can find it here 2017 Schedule FLOWER SHOW. It includes an entry form which should be completed and returned to Mrs H Orman, Merrie Orchard, Football Green, Minstead SO437FR no later than Wednesday 30th August 2017. Alternatively, it can be emailed to hmorman70@gmail.com and fees paid on the morning of the Show.

There are all sorts of classes for all ages and talents and some especially fun things for children to have a go at.

So, with less than 3 weeks to go, it is time to survey your flowers and vegs and start planning you entries!

There will also be a book stall, various raffles, tombola and of course the traditional fantastic teas!

Anything you can donate for the tombola can be handed in to the shop.

REPORT POTHOLES ON LINE

If you see a pothole or other problems and issues on roads, footpaths and verges the best way to get something done about it is to report it on line to Hampshire County Council.

This is easy to do by visiting: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/roadmaintenance/roadproblems.

THE GLEBE FIELD

We have been asked to promulgate the following:

“The Owners have been informed by NFDC that they will be reinstating their boundary with the Glebe Field along its entire length, without the existing pedestrian access. This is because NFDC do not want any possibility of a right of way being established over their verge between the end of Congleton Close and the Glebe Field boundary. The Owners are informed that the work will be carried out next week.”

The Parish Council has asked Minstead’s District Councillor to intervene to try to retain the customary pedestrian access.

HCC BALANCING THE BUDGET – CONSULTATION

Hampshire County Council is asking for residents’ and stakeholders’ views on high level, strategic options for balancing its budget.

Due to ongoing national austerity measures; demographic changes reflecting increases in demand for some services; and inflationary pressures, by April 2019 the County Council will be facing an anticipated budget shortfall of £140 million. With less money available and growing demand for council services, tough decisions will need to be made about what the County Council can and cannot do in the future.

The range of options for balancing the budget can be read in an

Information Pack on HCC’s website.

Your feedback will help to inform the approach the County Council takes to balancing its budget. Any changes to specific services will be subject to further, more detailed consultation.

You can complete the consultation on line by clicking here.

Paper copies are available from Hampshire Libraries.

The consultation closes on Monday 21^st August.

BROADBAND UNIVERSAL SERVICE OBLIGATION – CONSULTATION

The Government legislated in the Digital Economy Act 2017 to enable the creation of a new broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO), giving every household and business the right to request a broadband connection at a minimum speed, up to a reasonable cost threshold – no matter where they live or work. It is now seeking views on the specification for the USO that would be set in secondary legislation..

The consultation document and how to respond can be read by clicking here. Both individuals and organisations are eligible to respond and should do so by 9^th October 2017.

BUT PERHAPS BEST OF ALL, ENJOY OUR LOVELY FOREST……..!

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00616

Address: Fishpond Piece, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Existing

use of dwelling in breach of Condition 1 (Agricultural Occupancy) of

planning permission NFDC/91/48438

Consultation

Ends: Tue 22^nd August

No: 17/00643

Address: Woodland Cottage, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FY

Proposal: Outbuilding

Consultation

Ends: Tues 29^th August

No: 17/00663

Address: Minstead Manor, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal: Roof alterations to facilitate second floor accommodation;

2no.dormers; first floor extension over existing garage; brick piers

and entrance gates; 1.8 metre high railings.

Consultation

Ends: Tues 12^th September

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eNewsletter 6th August 2017

August 6, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD AUGUST 2017

Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Monday 7^th August Danby Room

Minstead History Group 8pm Tuesday 8^th August Social Club

Village Fete and Beer Festival Saturday 12^th August on the Green

Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show Saturday 2^nd September Village Hall

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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VILLAGE FETE SATURDAY 12^TH AUGUST

Everything is on course for a great Fete this year to be held on the Green!

We can expect a wide range of entertaining and interesting stalls including one dedicated to the work of the wonderful charity, SSAFA.

Refreshments will be available from the familiar Church Tea Tent and there will also be a bbq run by the Shop.

Live music should help everything go with a swing.

So let’s hope for fine weather and lots of fun!

If you are able to help set up we shall be starting at about 8.30am.

If have any books for the book stall please leave them with Polly and Oz at Curtle Cottage. Contributions for the tombola stall will be most welcome – please hand them in to the Shop who will be the main collection point.

All proceeds will be shared between the Church Tower Fund and SSAFA.

(In conjunction with the Beer & Cider Festival at the Trusty – see below)

BEAT REPORT JULY 2017

See Beat Report July 2017 for useful advice and interesting information.

There will not be a Beat Surgery this month.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE CROSS COMPLIANCE REFRESHER COURSE

The New Forest Land Advice Service is running its annual free training event at Bramshaw on 13th September for landowners, land managers, farmers, commoners, equine owners who have land in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone and/or are in receipt of government subsidies or grants which tie them into cross compliance regulations.

See NVZ and Cross Compliance Course Bramshaw for further information. It’s on a first come first served basis as there are only 30 places.

A NEW UNION FLAG

The Parish Council has provided a new Union Flag to replace its fading predecessor on the flag pole by the war memorial together with a new halyard, courtesy o f Peter Bennett.

Long may it last!

LYNDHURST SURGERY NEWSLETTER

See Lyndhurst Surgery Newsletter August 2017. This contains useful information. In particular many will wish to note the dates of the forthcoming walk in ‘flu clinics which are as follows:

Every 12 – 1.00 pm each day from the week commencing 18^th September (for 3– 4 weeks)
Wednesday 20^th September from 2 – 4.30 pm
Wednesday 4^th October 2 – 4.30 pm

VILLAGE AGENT

We have recently received an email from Age Concern Hampshire asking for the Parish Council’s support for recruitment activity to try and find a Village Agent for Minstead.

Village Agents are local people who offer a few hours a week of their time to signpost and help older people to access information, advice and local services.

If you are interested have a look at the Parish Council notice board and/or see Village Agent for further information and how to get involved.

SEARCHING FOR MINSTEAD’S LONG-LOST POOR HOUSE (2)

Braving variable weather conditions, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday saw a number of people surveying in the field adjacent to Lyndhurst Road between North Lodge and Ivy Farm Cottage through several means including a geophysics survey using an RM15 twin probe resistance meter and a Fluxgate Gradiometer(!), dowsing and a metal detector. The raw data from the first two has been downloaded and shows …….. well, sadly not much at present that is intelligible to amateurs! However, the NFPA’s archaeologist will do further analysis to look at what might be indicated and guide the group in where to focus their efforts. He thought everyone did really well and shouldn’t be downhearted at this early stage. The 3 days were fun, frustrating and physically exhausting in equal measures but best of all this is proving to be a great community activity, with new friendships formed in adversity and new skills mastered by all. More work is planned on Weds 9th and Thurs 10th so keep watching out for more activity and news!

THE TRUSTY SERVANT’S ANNUAL BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL!

Over 10 different beers and up to 20 different ciders, Hog roast and BBQ.. some fantastic music from live bands such as…

The Scheme – Friday 8-late

The lone reviller – Saturday 2-4pm

Charley Macaulay – Saturday 5-7pm

The Underdogs – Saturday 8-late

Ria Osbourne – Sunday 2-4pm

11th, 12th and 13th of August!

Great entertainment all weekend, including ‘family fun day with the village fete’ on Saturday and ‘The Trusty Annual Charity Dog Show’ on Sunday!

www.thetrustyservant.co.uk

Laura and The Team look forward to seeing you all then!

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 6th August 2017 for this week.

NEW FOREST ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION.
Saturday 5th August to Sunday 13th August 2017.
10.00am to 5.00pm
Lyndhurst Community Centre SO43 7NY
Access for the disabled.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00578

Address: Faeries Cottage, Emery Down SO43 7EA

Proposal: Replacement of tiled roof on barn with thatched roof

Consultation

Ends: Mon 14^th August

No: 17/00589

Address: Grove Chase, The Grove, Stoney Cross SO43 7GP

Proposal: Replacement field shelter

Consultation

Ends: Wed 16^th August

No: 17/00615

Address: Willow Green, Seamans Lane, Minstead, Lyndhurst SO43 7FU

Proposal: 2 in no. Outbuildings

Consultation

Ends: Thurs 17^th August

No: 17/00616

Address: Fishpond Piece, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Existing

use of dwelling in breach of Condition 1 (Agricultural Occupancy) of

planning permission NFDC/91/48438

Consultation

Ends: Tue 22^nd August

No: 17/00643

Address: Woodland Cottage, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FY

Proposal: Outbuilding

Consultation

Ends: Tues 29^th August

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eNewsletter 30th July 2017

July 30, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD AUGUST 2017

Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Monday 7^th August Danby Room

Minstead History Group 8pm Tuesday 8^th August Social Club

Village Fete and Beer Festival Saturday 12^th August on the Green

Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show Saturday 2^nd September Village Hall

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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VILLAGE FETE SATURDAY 12^TH AUGUST

This year’s Fete will be held on the Green on Saturday 12^th August.

All help and contributions will be most welcome…..

Anyone willing to help set up tents, gazebos, tables etc is asked to be at the Village Green from 8.30am on the day.

If you are able to help run a stall or other entertainment please contact Steve Cattell on 023 8081 3574 or steve_cattell@hotmail.com.

If you have any books for the book stall please leave them with Polly and Oz at Curtle Cottage.

All contributions for the tombola stall will be most welcome – please hand them in to the Shop who will be the main collection point.

All proceeds will be shared between the Church Tower Fund and SSAFA.

Fingers crossed for a fine day and lots of fun!

(In conjunction with the Beer Festival at the Trusty Servant)

SEARCHING FOR MINSTEAD’S LONG LOST POOR HOUSE!

A Tithe Map from 1841 shows a small poor house in the village that was in use until around 1836 when its role was taken over by a larger workhouse in Ashurst. It was sited in a field that lies between North Lodge and Ivy Farm Cottage, although no physical remains are still visible. With kind permission from landowners Sylvia and George Dibben, some members of the Minstead History Group and the NFPA’s Community Archaeologist will be undertaking a geophysics survey of the field using a magnetometer loaned by Bournemouth University to try and detect undersoil evidence of the exact location of the poor house. Watch out from Tuesday 1st August for signs of this ‘Time Team’ activity in the field when you go pass it going along the Lyndhurst Road, near to Football Green!

WEDDING 5^TH AUGUST

Minstead Study Centre will be hosting a wedding on Saturday 5^th August.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 30th July 2017 for this week.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00578

Address: Faeries Cottage, Emery Down SO43 7EA

Proposal: Replacement of tiled roof on barn with thatched roof

Consultation

Ends: Mon 14^th August

No: 17/00589

Address: Grove Chase, The Grove, Stoney Cross SO43 7GP

Proposal: Replacement field shelter

Consultation

Ends: Wed 16^th August

No: 17/00615

Address: Willow Green, Seamans Lane, Minstead, Lyndhurst SO43 7FU

Proposal: 2 in no. Outbuildings

Consultation

Ends: Thurs 17^th August

No: 17/00616

Address: Fishpond Piece, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Existing

use of dwelling in breach of Condition 1 (Agricultural Occupancy) of

planning permission NFDC/91/48438

Consultation

Ends: Tue 22^nd August

No: 17/00643

Addess: Woodland Cottage, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FY

Proposal: Outbuilding

Consultation

Ends: Tues 29^th August

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eNewsletter 23rd July 2017

July 24, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JULY/AUGUST 2017

Ragwort Pulling week commencing 17^th July

Blood Brothers Lyndhurst Drama Society 20, 21 and 22 July Vernon Theatre

Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Monday 7^th August Danby Room

Minstead History Group 8pm Tuesday 8^th August Social Club

Village Fete and Beer Festival Saturday 12^th August on the Green

…and don’t forget to prepare your entries for our annual Flower, Fruit and Vegetable show on Saturday 2^nd September….less than 6 weeks to go!

See 2017 Schedule FLOWER SHOW in case you’ve mislaid your copy!

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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RAGWORT

A big thank you to everyone who helped remove ragwort from around the Village this last week.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 23rd July 2017 for this week.

A MESSAGE FROM THE TRUSTY

“We’re counting down the days…..
until the Trusty Servant’s Annual Beer and Cider festival! Who’s excited!!???
Over 10 different beers and up to 20 different ciders, Hog roast and BBQ.. some fantastic music from live bands such as The Scheme, The Underdogs and many more!
11th, 12th and 13th of August!
Great entertainment all weekend, including ‘family fun day with the village fete’ on Saturday and ‘The Trusty Annual Charity Dog Show’ on Sunday!
www.thetrustyservant.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you all then!

Laura and The Team”

ROMSEY CHORAL SOCIETY – A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Romsey Choral Society is very much looking forward to singing a fun set of music for families to enjoy hence the afternoon matinee performance to encourage as many children to come as possible. The three songs from Alice in Wonderland are very special to Lyndhurst of course so make sure to put the date in your diaries!

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE SEEN IN BARTLEY

It has been reported on Hampshire Alert that at 18:30 on the 19/07/2017 a suspicious vehicle was seen outside an address in Bartley with 3 males on the driveway. They claimed they were looking for scrap before leaving on request. The vehicle was a Ford Transit in white BN54***. This vehicle has been seen on several occasions in the Forest and beyond under similar circumstances. If you see this vehicle pleases call 101 at the earliest opportunity.
Please log any valuables on www.immobilise.com

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00578

Address: Faeries Cottage, Emery Down SO43 7EA

Proposal: Replacement of tiled roof on barn with thatched roof

Consultation

Ends: Mon 14^th August

No: 17/00589

Address: Grove Chase, The Grove, Stoney Cross SO43 7GP

Proposal: Replacement field shelter

Consultation

Ends: Wed 16^th August

No: 17/00615

Address: Willow Green, Seamans Lane, Minstead, Lyndhurst SO43 7FU

Proposal: 2 in no. Outbuildings

Consultation

Ends: Thurs 17^th August

No: 17/00616

Address: Fishpond Piece, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Existing

use of dwelling in breach of Condition 1 (Agricultural Occupancy) of

planning permission NFDC/91/48438

Consultation

Ends: Tue 22^nd August

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eNewsletter 16th July 2017

July 16, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JULY/AUGUST 2017

Ragwort Pulling week commencing 17^th July

Blood Brothers Lyndhurst Drama Society 20, 21 and 22 July Vernon Theatre

Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Monday 7^th August Danby Room

Minstead History Group 8pm Tuesday 8^th August Social Club

Women on Wednesdays (WOW) 8pm Wednesday 9^th August Green Room

Village Fete and Beer Festival Saturday 12^th August on the Green

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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RAGWORT

A further plea to everyone to pull ragwort in their area during this coming week of 17^th July!

If you can’t manage it please let us know and we’ll try and get someone over to do it for you. If you are pulling it a fork helps and you are advised to wear gloves and also a hi-vis vest if you are walking along road verges. Please dispose of it with normal garden waste or rubbish.

MINSTEAD OIL

Orders for heating oil for delivery in July should be received by MinsteadOil by 9am this Wednesday 19th July. One order (for 1000 litres) has already been received (on 16th June) and Mike Hutton hopes this still stands!

Delivery would be expected within 10 days of 19th July but those who order will be advised as to price and delivery once this is established.

Subsequent order dates are 20th September and monthly thereafter.

FUTURE USE OF PHONE BOX

The Parish Council is supporting a proposal to develop the phone box opposite the Trusty into a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle museum and information point. A project team has been set up locally and anyone wishing to participate should get in touch with Sylvie Dibben (Email sylvia@dibben.net).

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 16th July 2017 for this week.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00532

Address: Merrie Orchard, Foorball Green Minstead SO43 7FR

Proposal: Detached garage with storage over; demolition of existing

outbuilding

Consultation

Ends: Mon 31^st July

No: 17/00570

Address: Fletchwood (FLET E8L5 11Kv Circuit) Land at Minstead Study

Centre SO43 7GJ

Proposal: 1No. replacement electricity pole (Application under Section 37 of

the Electricity Act 1989 Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and

Wales) Regulations 2009.

No: 17/00571

Address: Fletchwood (FLET) 58L5 11Kv Circuit, Land at Brick Kiln Farm,

Acres Down, Minstead SO43 7GB

Proposal: Replacement of 1No. electricty pole and relocation of 1No.

electricity pole (Application under Section 37 of the Electricity

Act 1989 Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009.

No: 17/00578

Address: Faeries Cottage, Emery Down SO43 7EA

Proposal: Replacement of tiled roof on barn with thatched roof

Consultation

Ends: Mon 14^th August

No: 17/00589

Address: Grove Chase, The Grove, Stoney Cross SO43 7GP

Proposal: Replacement field shelter

Consultation

Ends: Wed 16^th August

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eNewsletter 9th July 2017

July 9, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JULY 2017

Minstead History Group Social Club Tuesday 11^th July 8pm

Women on Wednesdays Green Room Wednesday 12^th July 8pm

CPR and Defibrillator Training Green Room Thursday 13^th July 11am-12.30pm

Ragwort Pulling week commencing 17^th July

Blood Brothers Lyndhurst Drama Society 20, 21 and 22 July Vernon Theatre

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CPR and DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING 13^TH JULY

A further reminder that there are some places still available for Minstead parishioners on a first aid course on CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and the use of our defibrillator this Thursday 13 July from 11.00 – 12.30 in the Green Room. If you are interested please contact Councillor Helen Bennett on 023 8081 2358 or Helen.benett160@yahoo.com.

RAGWORT

Although Ragwort (stinking willie) provides a home and food source to at least 77 insect species it is also very poisonous to horses and cattle and therefore particularly unwelcome in the New Forest.

Everyone is encouraged to pull ragwort in their area (and anywhere else they think needs it!) during the week of 17^th July. If you can’t manage it please let us know and we’ll try and get someone over to do it for you. If you are pulling it a fork helps and you are advised to wear gloves and also a hi-vis vest if you are walking along road verges. Please dispose of it with normal garden waste or rubbish.

GLEBE FIELD

The owners of the Glebe Field wish to protect it against unlawful and unwanted use or occupation, but still allow it to be used for the benefit of the village. To this end they will be taking action to restrict vehicular access whilst still allowing access to animals and pedestrians. There will be arrangements in place for vehicular access should it be necessary for either animal or human emergency.

MINSTEAD HISTORY GROUP 11^TH JULY

The next meeting will be in the Social Club at 8pm on Tuesday 11^th July when there will be an entertaining talk by Richard Reeves about “Medieval Minstead”.

NEW OFFER FROM FLOGAS

All Flogas LPG customers who are in the Minstead Parish buying group scheme (ref: code 819) with bulk tanks, not cylinders, should receive a letter with details of a new fixed rate 2 year contract offer, in the post in the next few days. This improved offer has been negotiated by a member and it means that all members will be on the same rate and the same end date of contract. The offer (see LPG BUYING SCHEME OFFER July 2017 – Minstead Buying group) is: 30.28 ppl + Vat @ 5%, fixed for two years. All tank rental is 14.25 p per day + Vat = £13 per quarter (+ 5 % Vat) This is a reduction from the previous contract offer of two years ago!

If any member does not receive this new contract offer in the next few days, please contact Christopher Tompkins (of Flogas) on 08009176112 and quote the reference: Minstead buying group 819.This offer may be available to other parishioners who are presently with other LPG suppliers depending upon contract expiry date.

RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Some big issues are facing the New Forest in the coming years. The organisations with the main remit for both protecting the National Park and enabling people to enjoy it need your help to:

provide the best recreational experience for local people and our visitors
protect the very thing people come to see – the spectacular, yet fragile landscape which is a haven for many rare wildlife species
ensure limited resources are spent wisely.

The Forestry Commission, Natural England, Hampshire County Council, New Forest District Council and the Verderers have asked the National Park Authority to lead on the consultation.

If you wish to comment on the initial draft strategy you should do so by 13^th August.

To find out more and to see how to join in the debate and comment visit the NPA Website

There are still a number of roadshows but unfortunately the one in Lyndhurst was on 4^th July! See RMS Poster for these and how to request a printed survey.

CONNECT TO SUPPORT HAMPSHIRE

For those who have not already found it, the County Council have a very comprehensive website Connect to Support Hampshire which provides an online information and advice guide and directory of services for adults with care and support needs who live in Hampshire.

NEW APP FOR NEW FOREST HEALTH & LEISURE

Customers using New Forest District Council’s five health and leisure centres are benefitting from a new app.
Class bookings, swim times, centre news, and special offers are all available on the go, on the app, along with online chat, membership details, and notifications of important centre information.
The new app has many additional features and users can even social share their fitness plans with friends at the touch of a button.
Available to download free from the iOS App and Android Play stores.
Visit the NFDC website if you wish to know more.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00502

Address: Hill Close, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed

single storey extension

There may be more but the NPA website is not responding today!

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eNewsletter 25th June 2017

June 25, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JULY 2017

Junior Minstead Summer Dance Sat 1^st July 7.30-11pm Village Hall (see below)

Parish Council Meeting Monday 3^rd July 7.30pm Danby Room

Minstead Trust Summer Fete Saturday 8^th July 12.30-4.30pm at the Lodge

Minstead History Group Social Club Tuesday 11^th July 8pm

Women on Wednesdays Green Room Wednesday 12^th July 8pm

CPR and Defibrillator Training Green Room Thursday 13^th July 11am-12.30pm

Blood Brothers Lyndhurst Drama Society 20, 21 and 22 July Vernon Theatre

And coming up on 12^th August don’t forget the Village Summer Fete and Trusty Beer Festival!

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SUMMER DANCE

Come and support this Village Event

SATURDAY 1^ST JULY

See DiscoBoogieNightFlyer for poster .

Pull out those miniskirts and bell bottoms from your wardrobes, come and show off your funky moves to the sounds of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s

7pm till 11pm

Tickets available from the Village Shop/Social Club/Acres Down Farm Shop

Adults £6.50 and Kids £4.50

* BBQ * FANCY DRESS COMPETITION * BAR * RAFFLE *

CONGRATULATIONS

Many congratulations to Cllr Richard Taylor on his recent election to the New Forest National Park Authority as the representative of Parishes in the north east quadrant of the Park.

THANKS

We are very sad to report the recent and untimely passing of David Johncey of Bay Tree Cottage. Wendy would like to pass on her gratitude for the many sincere condolences that she has received from the community.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 25th June 2017 for services and events at All Saints. Visit the New Forest Parishes website for wider information about the Benefice.

NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL PARK

See National Park News June 2017 from the National Park which includes:

How to join the debate about recreation management in the New Forest
How to have your say on changes to planning policies in the local plan draft
Funding for Artists in the New Forest Arts Festival
How PEDALL is helping people with disabilities enjoy the forest
How to nominate your favourite New Forest building design!

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00469

Address: Fleetwater Farm, Newtown Road, Newtown, Minstead, Lyndhurst,

SO43 7GD

Proposal: Conservatory

Consultation

Ends: Monday 10^th July

No: 17/00502

Address: Hill Close, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed

single storey extension

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eNewsletter 18th June 2017

June 18, 2017eNewsletterAlan Ferguson

AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JUNE/JULY 2017

Beneath the Trees Furzey Gardens Sunday 11^th June – Friday 23^rd June

Wine, cheese and trees Furzey Gardens Friday 23^rd June 6.30-8.30pm

St Albans Chamber Choir All Saints Church Saturday 24^th June 12noon-1pm

Study Centre Open Day Saturday 24^th June 12.30-4.30pm

Junior Minstead Summer Dance Saturday 1^st July 7.30pm-11pm Village Hall

Parish Council Meeting Monday 3^rd July 7.30pm Danby Room

Minstead Trust Summer Fete Saturday 8^th July 12.30-4.30pm at the Lodge

Minstead History Group Social Club Tuesday 11^th July 8pm

Women on Wednesdays Green Room Wednesday 12^th July 8pm

CPR and Defibrillator Training Green Room Thursday 13^th July 11am-12.30pm

Blood Brothers Lyndhurst Drama Society 20, 21 and 22 July Vernon Theatre

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For future events please visit the Village website.

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH

Parish Notices will follow but see Benefice Notices 18th June 2017. Visit the New Forest Parishes website for wider information about the Benefice.

JUNIOR MINSTEAD SUMMER DANCE SATURDAY 1^ST JULY

Disco Boogie Night – Ticketed Event

7pm to 11pm in the Hall – Everyone welcome!

Tickets now on sale available from Village shop, Acres Down Farm Shop and Minstead Social Club.

Come show off your funky moves to the sounds of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s

Tattooed skullery providing food BBQ pulled pork special and their usual menu.

Bar and Raffles.

Tickets: Adults £6.50 & Child £4.50

VILLAGE HALL RUBBISH

The Hall actually pays for the hall rubbish to be taken away, which is 15 bags a week in green sacks plus its entitlement of 6 bags in black sacks. Recently the hall rubbish area next to the bus stage has been used by others as a rubbish dump, including recycle bags even a duvet! While of course this may not be village people all are reminded that all residents are entitled to put bags out for the weekly collection, that this area is for hall rubbish only and that there is the also the NFDC recycling facility at the back of the hall for bottles and recyclable waste.

Thanks to all for supporting the Hall!

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No: 17/00385

Address: Bay Tree Cottage, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal: Stable block, extension of driveway (Amended Plans)

Consultation

Ends: Wednesday 28^th June

No: 17/00411

Address: Chalford Manor, Stoney Cross Plain Road, Stoney Cross

Lyndhurst SO43 7GP

Proposal: 2no. single storey side extensions; glazed links; external alterations

including solar panels; render.

Consultation

Ends: Tuesday 27^th June

No: 17/00469

Address: Fleetwater Farm, Newtown Road, Newtown, Minstead, Lyndhurst,

SO43 7GD

Proposal: Conservatory

Consultation

Ends: Monday 10^th July

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