AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD FEB-MAR 2016

Half term fun at Furzey Gardens 15^th-19^th Feb

Village Lunch 12.30pm Tues 16^th Feb Trusty Servant

Woven Hazel Fencing Workshop 10am Sat 27^th Feb Study Centre

Beat Surgery 9.30am Wed 2^nd March Village Shop

PCC meeting 8pm Wed 2^nd March All Saints Church

Clean for the Queen 10am Sat 5^th March Village Green

Mothering Sunday Service 9.30am Sun 6^th March All Saints Church

Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Mon 7^th March Old Surgery

History Group 8pm Tues 8^th March Social Club

WOW 8pm Wed 9^th March Green Room

Sing for Spring 2pm Sat 12^th March Study Centre

See below or the Village website for further details of these and future events.

VILLAGE LUNCH TUES 16^TH FEB

The next Village Lunch will be this Tuesday 16^th February in the Trusty Servant. Meet at 12.30 pm for an opportunity to chat with friends and neighbours. There will be a choice of special meals at £6.50 or you can choose from the main menu.

All welcome!

SAT 5^TH MARCH – CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN!

Please support our litter blitz on or around Saturday 5 March 2016:

• Volunteers are needed to help clear litter around our village (Just 1 hour of your time)
• Please contact Polly Osborne (023 8081 2375 or clerk@minstead.gov.uk)
• 10.00 at Village Shop
• Litter pickers and sacks provided
• Please bring gloves and hi-viz jacket.

This initiative is part of the nationwide campaign to clean up Britain in time for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90^th birthday which will be celebrated officially in June.  For further information visit the Clean for the Queen website.

MINSTEAD OIL

A further reminder to place your oil orders for February by 9am this Wednesday 17th February – expected delivery would be up to 10 working days later. Please quote the number of Litres required and say ‘Fill up Please’ if that is the case. Orders should be sent by e-mail to MinsteadOil@gmail.com before 9am – late orders are rarely accepted! The next Monthly order will be placed on March 16th and it may not be delivered before Easter. Subsequent orders will be placed bi-monthly until September.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Community Speedwatch

If you have a concern about vehicles speeding through the Village and are interested in resurrecting Community Speed Watch then take a look at this web site link.  If you have any questions please contact the local beat team at Hythe or our local PCSO, Dan Carlin who is based in Lyndhurst and can be contacted by email at  daniel.carlin@hampshire.pnn.police.uk (Mobile:07554 775575) and they will be happy to discuss it with you.

Community First Responders

If you are interested in training to become a Community First Responder for Minstead please let us know by contacting the Clerk on 8081 2375 or at clerk@minstead.gov.uk.  To find out more have a look at the South Central Ambulance Service website.

 HALF TERM FUN AT FURZEY 15^TH-19^TH FEB

See HALF TERM FUN AT FURZEY GARDENS 15TH for further information.

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

See All Saints Notices 14th Feb 2016 for the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events.  Follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

 DOG WALKING

Most Minstead dog owners will know the New Forest Dog Walking Code which local people have agreed as the code of practice for dog walking throughout the New Forest National Park. It is supported by all the organisations on the New Forest Dogs Forum. Further information can be read here.

The code is summarised on credit card size slips which could be useful for visitors and any dog walker you meet who is not familiar with the special needs of the New Forest.  These are available along with car stickers in the Shop.

 PARK LIFE

The February edition of the New Forest National Park’s eNews (“Park Life”) can be read, hopefully, by clicking here!

 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

There are no extant planning applications for Minstead this week.

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD FEB 2016

History Group 8pm Tues 9^th Feb Social Club

WOW 8pm Wed 10^th Feb Green Room

Fruit Pruning 10am Sat 13^th Feb Study Centre

Half term fun at Furzey Gardens 15^th-19^th Feb

Village Lunch 12.30pm Tues 16^th Feb Trusty Servant

Woven Hazel Fencing Workshop 10am Sat 27^th Feb Study Centre

See below or the Village website for further details of these and future events.

 BOURNEMOUTH WATER MAINS REPLACEMENT

The most recent intelligence is that the road to Newtown will reopen this Wednesday.

 ROAD EDGES & POTHOLES

If your car has been unavoidably damaged from hitting a pothole or being forced over a road edge in Minstead and/or the New Forest we’d like to know about it!  The information will only be used anonymously but could help with our ongoing discussions with the authorities about the deteriorating state of our roads. Approx date, location and brief description of damage will suffice.

Please let any Parish Councillor know or email the Clerk (clerk@minstead.gov.uk) or the Council (minsteadpc@googlemail.com)

MINSTEAD OIL

Please place your oil orders for February by 9am on Wednesday 17th February – expected delivery would be up to 10 working days later. Please quote the number of Litres required and say ‘Fill up Please’ if that is the case. Orders should be sent by e-mail to MinsteadOil@gmail.com before 9am – late orders are rarely accepted! The next Monthly order will be placed on March 16th and it may not be delivered before Easter. Subsequent orders will be placed bi-monthly until September.

MINSTEAD HISTORY GROUP TUES 9^TH FEBRUARY

8pm in the Social Club

Tim Nicholson will give a talk “A Minstead Cottage set in History”

All welcome!

WOW (WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY AT MINSTEAD)

Wednesday, 10th February – 8 pm
Green Room, Minstead Village Hall
“REFLEXOLOGY” – Speaker: Pauline Crates of Acacia Beauty and Training
(New lady visitors welcome – 2 free sessions before deciding on membership)

HALF TERM FUN AT FURZEY 15^TH-19^TH FEB

See HALF TERM FUN AT FURZEY GARDENS 15TH for further information.

 HEDGE CUTTING

The up to date hedge cutting rules are that you can’t cut from 1st March to 31st August.

These rules do not apply to hedges within the curtilage of a dwelling-house or to the side of any hedge facing a dwelling-house when the hedge marks the boundary of the curtilage of the dwelling-house. Additionally you can lay hedges up until the end of April and hedges overhanging roads/footpaths can be trimmed all year round.

The full rules can be found at:-
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guide-to-cross-compliance-in-england-2016/gaec-7a-boundaries

BARTLEY CofE JUNIOR SCHOOL

We are in contact with the School and will pass on any important information as necessary.

If anyone would like to receive the School’s ParentMail please contact Nick Adams directly at N.ADAMS@bartley.hants.sch.uk

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

See Church Notices 7th Feb 2016 for the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events.  Follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

 A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – PLAY READING

Minstead Players are holding a play reading on Tuesday 15th March at 8pm at Hill Close.

Join us for a drink and nibbles and try out potential plays to perform in November.

We enjoy doing comedies so the readings are good fun!

Please ring Helen Bennett on 023 8081 2358 if you would like to attend.

 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is out for consultation:

No:              16/00003

Location:      My Way, The Grove, Minstead SO43 7GG

Proposal:      Bungalow, bin and cycle store (remove existing mobile home)

Consultation

Period ends: Wed 10^th February 2016

Further information can be obtained by visiting http://publicaccess.newforestnpa.gov.uk/online-applications/ or directly from NPA Offices at Lymington Town Hall.

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD FEB 2016

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Mon 1^st Feb Old Surgery

Beat Surgery 9.30am Wed 3^rd Feb Village Shop

Village Quiz 7.30pm Fri 5^th Feb Village Hall

History Group 8pm Tues 9^th Feb Social Club

WOW 8pm Wed 10^th Feb Green Room

Fruit Pruning 10am Sat 13^th Feb Study Centre

Village Lunch 12.30pm Tues 16^th Feb Trusty Servant

Woven Hazel Fencing Workshop 10am Sat 27^th Feb Study Centre

 See below or the Village website for further details of these and future events.

 RESUSCITATION/DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING

Many thanks to all who attended Ian Jones’ classes on Wednesday.

Further information can be found on the British Heart Foundation website.

Although there was no charge for the sessions any contributions will be most welcome and will be divided between the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s charity which helps set up new AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) and the cost of the Minstead defibrillator.  If you have not already done so, please give these either to Helen Bennett, Alan Ferguson or Polly Osborne.

We will keep you posted on the progress of the Minstead defibrillator and hopefully some enjoyable fund raising events.

 ROADS

The Parish Council is in almost constant dialogue with the various authorities about the poor state of the roads and verges around the Village.  The bad weather, the various on- and off-road works and the fact that other communities also have similar problems means that getting much done to improve things at the moment is difficult.

While we shall continue to try on your behalf, it also can help if any road problem is reported by everyone who can do so by visiting the HCC website

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/roads/roadproblems.htm

or you could ponder the following Epigram by Burns sent in by one of our readers:

I’m now arrived-thanks to the gods!- 
Thro’ pathways rough and muddy,
A certain sign that makin roads
Is no this people’s study: 
Altho’ Im not wi’ Scripture cram’d, 
I’m sure the Bible says
That heedless sinners shall be damn’d,
Unless they mend their ways.

 BOURNEMOUTH WATER MAINS REPLACMENT

Further to the above (!) we understand that work along the road to Newtown will start this week and that there will be road closures and diversions for those affected.  Hopefully this will not go on for more than a week!

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

For those who have not already received it see ALL SAINTS PARISH NOTICES 31 JAN 2016 for the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events.  Follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

MINSTEAD BELL RINGERS

Minstead Bell Ringers would welcome one or two new members, either with or without previous experience of ringing. Contrary to popular belief, ringing bells does not require either strength or musical ability – just enthusiasm and some commitment to practise once or twice a week. Ringing is a social activity that exercises the brain as well as the body. If you are interested please contact Peter Bennett (023 8081 2358) or Polly Osborne (023 8081 2375). We would love to hear from you!

 MINSTEAD VILLAGE QUIZ 5^th FEBRUARY

The Friends of Minstead Study Centre are once again hosting the Minstead Quiz at the Village Hall this Friday 5^th February 2016 at 7.30p.m.

Enter a team of up to 6 people

Entry £15 per person includes a lovely hot supper at half time

Bar opens at 7.00p.m.

For tickets contact: 023 8081 3437 or email  zebe.harris@hants.gov.uk

WOW (WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY AT MINSTEAD)

Wednesday, 10th February – 8 pm
Green Room, Minstead Village Hall
“REFLEXOLOGY” – Speaker: Pauline Crates of Acacia Beauty and Training
(New lady visitors welcome – 2 free sessions before deciding on membership)

  A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – PLAY READING

Minstead Players are holding a play reading on Tuesday 15th March at 8pm at Hill Close.

Join us for a drink and nibbles and try out potential plays to perform in November.

We enjoy doing comedies so the readings are good fun!

Please ring Helen Bennett on 023 8081 2358 if you would like to attend.

HOW WE USED TO LIVE

Tuesday 2 February 2016 at 7.30pm in Bank and Emery Down Village Hall
Commoning on Acres Down by Annie Cooper
Annie will talk about her life as a commoner, the history of commoning in the New Forest and what her job entails.  An accomplished and amusing speaker, continuing the tradition of life lived by her father Jack Newman. Annie will also say what she thinks the future of commoning will be.
Entrance £3 on the door.  Refreshments available.
The How We Used to Live series of talks continues on 1 March and 5 April 2016.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is out for consultation:

No:              16/00003

Location:      My Way, The Grove, Minstead SO43 7GG

Proposal:      Bungalow, bin and cycle store (remove existing mobile home)

Consultation

Period ends: Wed 10^th February 2016

Further information can be obtained by visiting http://publicaccess.newforestnpa.gov.uk/online-applications/ or directly from NPA Offices at Lymington Town Hall.

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JAN-FEB 2016

Burns Night 7pm Mon 25^th Jan Trusty Servant

Resuscitation/Defibrillator training 4pm Wed 27^th Jan Green Room

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Mon 1^st Feb Old Surgery

Beat Surgery 9.30am Wed 3^rd Feb Village Shop

Village Quiz 7.30pm Fri 5^th Feb Village Hall

History Group 8pm Tues 9^th Feb Social Club

Fruit Pruning 10am Sat 13^th Feb Study Centre

Village Lunch 12.30pm Tues 16^th Feb Trusty Servant

Woven Hazel Fencing Workshop 10am Sat 27^th Feb Study Centre

 See below or the Village website for further details of these and future events.

BURNS NIGHT

It’s still not too late to join in Burns night celebrations at the Trusty tomorrow evening from 7pm.

See Burns Night poster 2016 or ring 8081 2137 for further information.

RESUSCITATION/DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING

We have contacted all those who have volunteered for training at either 4pm or 7pm in the Green Room this Wednesday 27^th January.

There is still room for any late comer – please let us know!

 GRIT BINS

Grit Bins, which contain mainly salt, are sited by HCC in strategic locations selected by the Parish Council for use by the community in severe and icy weather.  They are available on a self-help basis and will be refilled by HCC when requested.  HCC salt roads on a priority basis and our local roads around Minstead will only be dealt with in very severe weather once the more heavily used routes have been salted.  The best way of spreading salt is with a shovel. Large quantities are not needed for it to work as only a relatively small amount of salt is needed to lower the freezing point and “melt” the ice.  In theory, one shovel full is sufficient for 10 to 15 metres of road and while spreading it this sparingly is obviously a bit impractical it does show that not huge amounts are needed. We suggest that those who live near a grit bin might arrange amongst themselves who should spread a few shovel-fulls around when it looks necessary.   Further information can been found by visiting http://www3.hants.gov.uk/roads/weather-on-roads.htm

or phoning 0300 555 1375

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

For those who have not already received it see ALL SAINTS NOTICES 24 Jan 2016 for the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events.  Follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITION

Michele Arkle and Nick Mellersh are co coordinating a Wedding Exhibition display for the Compton Area in the church to start immediately after Easter and would be very interested in any memorabilia you may have.

See Wedding Exhibition All Saints Church Minstead for further information.

MINSTEAD VILLAGE QUIZ 5^th FEBRUARY

The Friends of Minstead Study Centre are once again hosting the

Minstead Quiz at the Village Hall on Friday 5^th February 2016 at 7.30p.m.

Enter a team of up to 6 people

Entry £15 per person

includes a lovely hot supper at half time

Bar opens at 7.00p.m.

For tickets contact: 023 8081 3437 or email  zebe.harris@hants.gov.uk

 CINDERELLA IN LYNDHURST

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is out for consultation:

No:              16/00003

Location:      My Way, The Grove, Minstead SO43 7GG

Proposal:      Bungalow, bin and cycle store (remove existing mobile home)

Consultation

Period ends: Wed 10^th February 2016

Further information can be obtained by visiting http://publicaccess.newforestnpa.gov.uk/online-applications/ or directly from NPA Offices at Lymington Town Hall.

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JAN-FEB 2016

Village lunch 12.30pm Tues 19^th Jan Trusty Servant

Keeping Chickens 2pm Fri 22^nd Jan Study Centre

Burns Night 7pm Mon 25^th Jan Trusty Servant

Resuscitation/Defibrillator training 4pm Wed 27^th Jan Green Room

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Mon 1^st Feb Old Surgery

Beat Surgery 9.30am Wed 3^rd Feb Village Shop

Village Quiz 7.30pm Fri 5^th Feb Village Hall

History Group 8pm Tues 9^th Feb Social Club

Fruit Pruning 10am Sat 13^th Feb Study Centre

See below or the Village website for further details of these and future events.

VILLAGE LUNCH

A further reminder that the first Village Lunch of the New Year will be this Tuesday 19^th January in the Trusty Servant. Meet at 12.30 pm for an opportunity to chat with friends and neighbours. There will be a choice of special meals at £6.50 or you can choose from the main menu.

All welcome!

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

For those who have not already received it see Parish Notices 16.1.16 for the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events.  Follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

 MINSTEAD VILLAGE QUIZ 5^th FEBRUARY

The Friends of Minstead Study Centre are once again hosting the

Minstead Quiz at the Village Hall on Friday 5^th February 2016 at 7.30p.m.

Enter a team of up to 6 people

Entry £15 per person

includes a lovely hot supper at half time

Bar opens at 7.00p.m.

For tickets contact: 023 8081 3437 or email  zebe.harris@hants.gov.uk

AN IMPORTANT DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!

Friday 18^th March 7.30pm

Saturday 19^th March 7pm

JUNIOR MINSTEAD 39^TH ANNUAL PANTOMIME

Constellation Wars – The Battle for Christmas!

Episode MMXVI

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…….

See whether the sleepy village of Minstead can be saved from the impending doom being brought upon them from the Dark and Evil Lord Vada.

Will the Rabble Alliance, led by their leader Luke Skystroller, be able to overpower Daft Vada before he sets out to destroy Christmas, turning Santa and Co to the Dark Side…….

Conquer Minstead…………..and even Planet Earth!

Will Lord Vada become the Supreme Ruler of the Universe

or

Will the Rabble Alliance save the day?

CINDERELLA IN LYNDHURST

A CHRISTMAS CAROL by CHARLES DICKENS

See CATS flyer Jan 2016 for performances of A Christmas Carol by the Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society and the Forest School of Dance on 22^nd and 23^rd January 2016 in Copythorne Parish Hall.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is out for consultation:

No:              16/00003

Location:      My Way, The Grove, Minstead SO43 7GG

Proposal:      Bungalow, bin and cycle store (remove existing mobile home)

Consultation

Period ends: Wed 10^th February 2016

Further information can be obtained by visiting http://publicaccess.newforestnpa.gov.uk/online-applications/ or directly from NPA Offices at Lymington Town Hall.

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JAN-FEB 2016

History Group 8pm Tues 12^th Jan Social Club

Cooking Made Easy 1pm Sat 16^th Jan Study Centre

Village lunch 12.30pm Tues 19^th Jan Trusty Servant

Keeping Chickens 2pm Fri 22^nd Jan Study Centre

Burns Night 7pm Sat 25^th Jan Trusty Servant

Resuscitation/Defibrillator training 4pm Wed 27^th Jan Green Room

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Mon 1^st Feb Old Surgery

Beat Surgery 9.30am Wed 3^rd Feb Village Shop

Village Quiz 7.30pm Fri 5^th Feb Village Hall

 See below or the Village website for further details of these and future events.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

Many thanks to all who contributed to the collection for the Children’s Society during the Carols on the Green and Mummers performance on 19^th December.

An excellent £320 was given for this national charity which runs local projects helping children and young people when they are at their most vulnerable and have nowhere else to turn.

HISTORY GROUP

8pm Tuesday 12^th Jan in the Social Club.

Stephen Ings will talk about the Middle Classes

All welcome!

MINSTEAD MAIL

Final call – if you want to get something into this month’s edition please let us know NOW

either by email to minsteadpc@googlemail.com or by contacting the Clerk or any Parish Councillor.

MINSTEAD OIL

Please send you oil order to minsteadoil@gmail.com by 9am this Wednesday 13^th January.

The following order date will be 17^th February.

If you want your tank filled up it is still helpful to have an estimate of the number of litres it will take.

HAVE YOU MICROCHIPPED YOUR DOG?

We thought we should remind dog owners that strict new laws introduced in February 2015 make it compulsory for all dogs in England to be microchipped and registered from 6^th April 2016.

Support from Dogs Trust (www.dogstrust.org.uk or tel 0207 837 0006), the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, means a free microchip will be available for all unchipped dogs in England.

Failure to comply may cause embarrassment at best and a £500 fine at worst!

See Government Press Release for further information.

VILLAGE LUNCH

A further reminder that the first Village Lunch of the New Year will be this Tuesday 19^th January in the Trusty Servant. Meet at 12.30 pm for an opportunity to chat with friends and neighbours. There will be a choice of special meals at £6.50 or you can choose from the main menu.

All welcome!

TRUSTY SERVANT – BURNS NIGHT MONDAY 25^th JANUARY

Starting at 7pm

See Burns Night poster 2016 for further information.

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

For the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events see the Benefice website and follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

 MINSTEAD VILLAGE QUIZ 5^th FEBRUARY

The Friends of Minstead Study Centre are once again hosting the

Minstead Quiz at the Village Hall on Friday 5^th February 2016 at 7.30p.m.

Enter a team of up to 6 people

Entry £15 per person

includes a lovely hot supper at half time

Bar opens at 7.00p.m.

For tickets contact: 023 8081 3437 or email  zebe.harris@hants.gov.uk

 CATTLE GRID REPAIRS ON THE B3079 AT CADNAM

Hampshire County Council has requested a temporary 20mph speed limit at the above location where maintenance repairs to a cattle grid is programmed. The restriction will come into effect on Monday 11 January, initially for a period of 21 days, and will remain in place until the necessary works have been completed.

 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is out for consultation:

Number:                15/00942

Address:               Foxs Hill, Peartree Lane, Emery Down, SO43 7FH

Application:           Agricultural building; hardstanding.

Consultation:          Expires Wed 13th Jan 2016

 Further information can be obtained by visiting http://publicaccess.newforestnpa.gov.uk/online-applications/ or directly from NPA Offices at Lymington Town Hall.

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JANUARY 2016

Road works – Bournemouth Water start Mon 4^th Jan

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Mon 4^th Jan Old Surgery

Beat Surgery 9.30am Wed 6^th Jan Village Shop

History Group 8pm Tues 12^th Jan Social Club

Cooking Made Easy 1pm Sat 16^th Jan Study Centre

Village lunch 12.30pm Tues 19^th Jan Trusty Servant

Keeping Chickens 2pm Fri 22^nd Jan Study Centre

Resuscitation/Defibrillator training 4pm Wed 27^th Jan Green Room

 See below or the Village website for further details of these and future events.

 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

A further reminder that Bournemouth Water state that they will be starting work this soggy Monday 4^th January to replace several existing water mains.  All households should have received a letter containing details of the scheme.  The work in Lyndhurst Rd will be undertaken using 2 way traffic light control while Newtown Rd will be temporarily closed to through traffic.

 THE MINSTEAD DEFIBRILLATOR

Many thanks to those who have volunteered for resuscitation training on 27^th January!  We shall be in touch with you directly with further details.

There are still plenty of spaces available for more volunteers at either 4pm or 7pm on Wednesday 27^th January and an additional session can be arranged if there is sufficient demand.

Ideas for fund raising to help pay for this important piece of potentially life-saving equipment for our community will be most welcome.

 MINSTEAD MAIL

We are still looking for items for the next Minstead Mail which we hope to publish in the second half of the month, in particular important events up to and including Easter.

If you have anything you would like included do let us know either by email to minsteadpc@googlemail.com or by contacting the Clerk or any Parish Councillor.

We hope to include Births, Marriages and Deaths announcements if relatives would like this.  Again, just let us know.

 VILLAGE LUNCH

The first Village Lunch of the New Year will be on Tuesday 19^th January in the Trusty Servant. Meet at 12.30 pm for an opportunity to chat with friends and neighbours. There will be a choice of special meals at £6.50 or you can choose from the main menu.

All welcome!

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

For the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events see the Benefice website and follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

 STUDY CENTRE EVENTS

Visit the Study Centre website for further information about Cooking Made Easy (16^th Jan), Keeping Chickens (22^nd Jan) and other events.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL by CHARLES DICKENS

See CATS flyer Jan 2016 for performances of A Christmas Carol by the Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society and the Forest School of Dance on 16^th, 22^nd and 23^rd January 2016 in Copythorne Parish Hall.

 LIBRARY SERVICES

If you want to have your say on the future of the Hampshire Library Service you can comment on HCC’s draft library strategy which is out for public consultation until Saturday 16^th January 2016. Printed copies of the questionnaire are also available in all Hampshire libraries and in mobile library vehicles.

In essence HCC states that many people access library services very differently now compared with how they used them years ago and it is seeking a clear focus for the future of the Service.  It also expects that it will need to save money in the future but that is not the only reason for change!

 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are out for consultation:

Number:                15/00902

Address:               Fylingdale, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7HA

Application:          Replacement outbuilding; detached 2 bay garage and carport.

Consultation:          Expires Wed 6th Jan 2016

Number:                15/00942

Address:               Foxs Hill, Peartree Lane, Emery Down, SO43 7FH

Application:           Agricultural building; hardstanding.

Counsultation:        Expires Wed 13th Jan 2016

Number                 15/00967

Address:               Cartref Cottage, Ringwood Rd, Stoney Cross, Lyndhurst

SO43 7GN

Application:           For a certificate of lawful development for a proposed single

storey rear extension

Consultation:         Expires Mon 11^th Jan 2016

Further information can be obtained by visiting http://publicaccess.newforestnpa.gov.uk/online-applications/ or directly from NPA Offices at Lymington Town Hall.

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 COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

There is nothing important to report this week that we’ve heard about.

We shall be back to business in 2016!

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Many congratulations and thanks to all the flower arrangers and other helpers who decorated our church for Christmas. It looked – and still looks – fantastic!

 A FURTHER REMINDER ABOUT CHRISTMAS RECYCLING AND RUBBISH COLLECTIONS

Black and clear sacks will be collected as usual on Mondays and Tuesdays

EXCEPT there will be NO COLLECTION on MONDAY 28^TH DECEMBER.

Please remember that because gift wrap contains plastic and foil it cannot be recycled – so put it in your black sack.

Household glass collections for 25^th and 28^th Dec and 1^st Jan will be on 19^th Dec, 2^nd Jan and 9^th Jan respectively.

All collections return to normal on Monday 4 January 2016

Christmas tree collection points

Collection points for real Christmas trees will be set up across the district. The collected trees will be chipped and used as mulch.

Sites will be open between Saturday 2 January and Sunday 10 January 2016.

The nearest one to Minstead is the Village Centre Car Park in Lyndhurst

Please remove all decorations before taking your tree to the collection site.

Visit http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/christmas or ring 023 8028 5000 for further information.

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Whatever happens to the weather this winter your Parish Council wishes all readers a very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2016!

COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Minstead Training Trust Christmas Service 11am Wednesday 23^rd December

Crib Service 4.30pm Christmas Eve

Midnight Mass 11.30pm Christmas Eve

Family Service 10.30am Christmas Day

And of course ….. 2016!

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FATHER CHRISTMAS MAKES A RETURN VISIT

Father Christmas returned to Minstead on his sleigh on Saturday evening to give out presents to a great many children.  Everyone enjoyed seeing him as well as singing carols to live music with mulled wine and mince pies.  He thoroughly enjoyed his time in Minstead and hopes all the children got what they wanted. He plans to return again next year!

Many thanks to everyone who helped make this special occasion such a success!

His visit was followed by the annual performance by the Mummers of Minstead, led by the indefatigable Nick Mellersh!

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS – CHRISTMAS AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH

• Wed  23^rd  Dec                       11am Minstead Training Trust Christmas Service
• Christmas Eve                       4.30pm Crib Service round our special Minstead Crib                                                                    1.30pm Midnight Mass, the best way to start Christmas.

• Christmas Day                       10.30am. Family Service. Jesus’ birthday – come and                                                                    celebrate! Bring your family, bring your presents!

You are invited to share the remembrance of a loved one at Christmas by filling in a name tag which will be used as part of the All Saints’ Church Christmas Tree decorations.  More detail on the posters in the church porch and at the village shop.

Also, the Giant Christmas card is in church again. Write one Christmas card and pin it to the giant card.  This is a good way to send Christmas greetings to all your local friends at once.   Donate the money you save to Mukinge, the hospital in Zambia with which All Saints’ has long established links

For the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events see the Benefice website and follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

A further reminder that Bournemouth Water state that they will be starting work on 4^th January to replace several existing water mains.  All households should have received a letter containing details of the scheme.  The work in Lyndhurst Rd will be undertaken using 2 way traffic light control while Newtown Rd will be temporarily closed to through traffic.

 MINSTEAD MAIL

We are starting to collect items for the next Minstead Mail which we hope to publish in the second half of January.

If you have anything you would like included do let us know either by email to minsteadpc@googlemail.com or by contacting the Clerk or any Parish Councillor.

We hope to include Births, Marriages and Deaths announcements if relatives would like this.  Again, just let us know.

CHRISTMAS RECYCLING AND RUBBISH COLLECTIONS

Black and clear sacks will be collected as usual on Mondays and Tuesdays EXCEPT there will be NO COLLECTION on MONDAY 28^TH DECEMBER.

Please remember that because gift wrap contains plastic and foil it cannot be recycled – so put it in your black sack.

Household glass collections for 25^th and 28^th Dec and 1^st Jan will be on 19^th Dec, 2^nd Jan and 9^th Jan respectively.

All collections return to normal on Monday 4 January 2016

Christmas tree collection points

Collection points for real Christmas trees will be set up across the district. The collected trees will be chipped and used as mulch.

Sites will be open between Saturday 2 January and Sunday 10 January 2016.

The nearest one to Minstead is the Village Centre Car Park in Lyndhurst

Please remove all decorations before taking your tree to the collection site.

Visit http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/christmas or ring 023 8028 5000 for further information.

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Village Lunch 12.30pm Trusty Servant Tuesday 15^th December

Carols on the Green from 6pm Saturday 19^th December

Service of Readings and Carols All Saints Church 4pm Sunday 20^th December

Minstead Training Trust Christmas Service 11am Wednesday 23^rd December

Crib Service 4.30pm Christmas Eve

Midnight Mass 11.30pm Christmas Eve

Family Service 10.30am Christmas Day

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SATURDAY 19^TH DECEMBER

CAROLS ON THE GREEN, FATHER CHRISTMAS AND THE MUMMERS!

There will be carols, mince pies and a festive tipple outside The Trusty from 6pm……and possibly even some presents!

(Parents please hand in clearly labelled presents to the Trusty by midday Sat 19th and try and keep the value under £5)

 WHEN WILL HE ARRIVE?

Father Christmas’ exact arrival time will depend on reindeer flying performance and snow conditions on the day but we are assured he will be with us at approximately 6.30pm.

 These events will be followed by a performance of the world famous

Minstead Mummers led by Nick Mellersh

There will be a collection in aid of the Children’s’ Society during the evening.

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

CHRISTMAS AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH

• Sunday 20th Dec   4.00pm in the Church – Service of Lessons and Carols followed by festive refreshments.

• Wednesday 23^rd  Dec 11am Minstead Training Trust Christmas Service
• Christmas Eve       4.30pm Crib Service round our special Minstead Crib.

11.30pm Midnight Mass, the best way to start Christmas.

• Christmas Day       10.30am. Family Service. Jesus’ birthday – come and bring your                                              family, bring your presents!

You are invited to share the remembrance of a loved one at Christmas by filling in a name tag which will be used as part of the All Saints’ Church Christmas Tree decorations.  More detail on the posters in the church porch and at the village shop.

Also, the Giant Christmas card is in church again. Write one Christmas card and pin it to the giant card.  This is a good way to send Christmas greetings to all your local friends at once.   Donate the money you save to Mukinge, the hospital in Zambia with which All Saints’ has long established links

For the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events see the Benefice website and follow All Saints activities on Facebook.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE SHOP

“Hello from everyone in the Shop and a reminder of our opening hours over Christmas and New Year which are:

Thursday 24^th December 8.30am-3pm

Friday 25^th-Monday 28^th December inclusive Closed

Tuesday 29^th and Wednesday 30^th December 8.30am-4pm

Thursday 31^st December 8.30am-3pm

New Years Day Closed

Saturday 2^nd January 2016 onwards 8.30am-4pm daily

A big thank you from us all for your support and loyalty over the past year.  We wish you all a peaceful, happy Christmas and a great New Year.”

 SCOUT POST 2015

Stamps for the Lyndhurst Scouts’ Christmas Post are still available in the Shop at only 20p until 19^th December and there is also a special post box.   Deliveries to anywhere in the Lyndhurst, Emery Down, Bank and Minstead areas will be on 20^th December.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR OIL TSAR

“As a serious success story, or alternatively a record of the problems of the oil industry, I attach a list of the prices* we have negotiated on your behalf since 2012.  Over recent months the prices have wandered down from 30p-ish and even that is unusual as the prices go up for Christmas most years.  Mind you, if anyone bought from Butler this Christmas they were probably ripped off as Butler wouldn’t even give me a price this month!

By all means share this with anyone localish and they can join by emailing minsteadoil@gmail.com.

Next orders go in for those interested by 9am on January 13^th 2016

Happy Christmas to all – Mike”

*See Oil Prices to Dec 2015

And a big THANK YOU to Mike on behalf of the Community for managing Minstead Oil so brilliantly over the last few years!

 BURGLARY IN EMERY DOWN

On a less cheerful note there was a burglary recently in Emery Down that occurred in Silver Street, not far from the junction with the main village road. The property is frequently unoccupied for several days, so it is uncertain when exactly the offence took place. The culprit(s) forced a rear wooden door using some type of blunt instrument, having gained access via a side gate.  It looks as if only small items (e.g. cash/jewellery etc.) have been taken and that larger items (e.g. TV/audio equipment) have not been touched. It was noticed that some of the curtains facing the road had been closed by the perpetrator(s) during the offence, presumably to prevent anyone noticing the theft in progress.

Although it has not appeared yet as a Hampshire Alert, if you saw or know anything please contact Hampshire Police on 101.

For advice on crime prevention including advice on how to secure your home visit the Hampshire Police website.

ELECTORAL REVIEW OF HAMPSHIRE: DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published draft recommendations on the future electoral arrangements for Hampshire County Council.  Today is the start of an 8 week public consultation on the Commission’s draft recommendations on new electoral division boundaries across Hampshire. The consultation closes on 11^th January 2016. You can view the Commission’s draft recommendations at https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/5188 where you can find interactive maps, a report and guidance on how to have your say. The Commission has not finalised its conclusions and now invites representations on the draft recommendations.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

There following planning application for Minstead is out for consultation:

Number:      15/00937

Address:      Cosy Hollow, Lyndhurst Road SO43 7HA

Application: To vary condition 1 of planning permission 11/96120 to allow the

retention of the structure for a further 5 years.

Consultation: Expires Monday 4^th January 2016

Further information can be obtained by visiting http://publicaccess.newforestnpa.gov.uk/online-applications/ or directly from NPA Offices at Lymington Town Hall

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