COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery Monday 7^th December

History Group 8pm Social Club Tuesday 8^th December

Beat Surgery 9.30am Village Shop Wednesday 9^th December

WOW 8pm Green Room Wednesday 9^th December

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

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HISTORY GROUP TUES 8^TH DECEMBER

8pm in the Social Club

Please bring something of interest.

There will be an American Supper and next year’s speakers will be fixed.

All welcome!

 BEAT SURGERY WED 9^TH DECEMBER

The next Beat Surgery will be at the Village Shop on Wednesday 9^th December from 9.30 to 10.30am.

Do come along to meet our local police and discuss any issues of concern that you may have.

 WOW (WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY AT MINSTEAD) WED 9TH DEC

8 pm Green Room, Minstead Village Hall
“AGM & SOMETHING SEASONAL”
Lady visitors welcome.  Why not come along – to include mince pies and wine!

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

For the week’s notices etc see the Benefice website. Follow All Saints’ activities on Facebook and/or sign up for Church Notices.

 RECYCLING AND RUBBISH COLLECTIONS

We have been asked to remind everyone to keep their rubbish and recycling bags out of reach of local livestock.  Please place them in plain sight just inside your gate or cattle grid between 6pm in the evening before collection and 6am on the morning of collection (7am for glass).  The collection team will collect your bags and boxes and make sure the gate is shut behind them.  This will help prevent grazing animals from investigating and eating your rubbish and protect local wildlife as well as reducing the amount of litter.

SCOUT POST 2015

Stamps for the Lyndhurst Scouts’ Christmas Post are 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.

PARKING CLOCKS

Short Stay and Long Stay Parking  Clocks for NFDC Car Parks in 2016 are now on sale.

They can be purchased on line, from the NFDC Information Office, Appletree Court or from the Visitor Information Centre, Main Car Park in Lyndhurst.

Visit http://www.newforest.gov.uk/parkingclocks for further information.

Please note that, despite what it says on the website, the special Lyndhurst Community Centre 5 hour Clock is not available for 2016.

Short stay clocks are not valid in Amenity (Coastal) Car Parks.

 NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL INFORMATION BULLETIN

If you are looking for something to read on these dark winter’s evenings you could always try the November edition of the NFDC’s information bulletin by visiting http://newforest.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=30571&p=0

 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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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Flower Show Society AGM 8pm Village Hall Tuesday 1^st December

Christmas Workshop Furzey Gardens 4^th and 5^th December

Carol Service 5pm Furzey Gardens Saturday 5^th December

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery Monday 7^th December

History Group 8pm Social Club Tuesday 8^th December

Beat Surgery 9.30am Village Shop Wednesday 9^th December

WOW 8pm Green Room Wednesday 9^th December

Village Lunch 12.30pm Trusty Servant Tuesday 15^th December

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POPPY APPEAL

Many thanks to everyone who collected for this year’s Poppy Appeal.

A fantastic grand total of £841.80 was raised for the Royal British Legion.!

MINSTEAD OIL

Orders for Oil in December should be sent to minsteadoil@gmail.com by 9am this Wednesday 2^nd December.

If you want a repeat copy of the list of dates for 2016 please ask!

FLOWER SHOW SOCIETY AGM – TUES 1^ST DECEMBER

8pm in the Green Room

All are welcome particularly anyone who would like to consider joining the Committee.  There is no need to have any particular horticultural expertise!

 FURZEY GARDENS NEWS AND EVENTS

Visit the Furzey Gardens website for further information about the Christmas Workshop and Carol Service on 4th and 5th December.

HISTORY GROUP TUES 6^TH DECEMBER

8pm in the Social Club

Please bring something of interest.

There will be an American Supper and next year’s speakers will be fixed.

All welcome!

BEAT SURGERY WED 9^TH DECEMBER

The next Beat Surgery will be at the Village Shop on Wednesday 8^th December from 9.30 to 10.30am.

Do come along to meet our local police and discuss any issues of concern that you may have.

 WOW (WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY AT MINSTEAD) WED 9TH DEC

8 pm Green Room, Minstead Village Hall
“AGM & SOMETHING SEASONAL”
Lady visitors welcome.  Why not come along – to include mince pies and wine!

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

The church, commumity, friends and family donated 43 Christmas shoeboxes to Samaritan’s Purse for children who would otherwise have nothing at Christmas.

Well done and thank you to everyone.

For the week’s notices etc see the Benefice website. Follow All Saints’ activities on Facebook and/or sign up for Church Notices.

SOCIAL MEDIA ‘FRIEND’ REQUESTS FROM EXTREMIST GROUPS – UPDATE

Further enquiries have revealed that the male adults who made contact on Facebook are probably not ISIS members.  However the advice to schools, parents and teachers to be aware of social media and internet dangers remains.

Hampshire Police has a web page called Safe4Me, which contains resources with which teachers can reinforce this message in school.

Additionally, click here for information about how Hampshire Constabulary and local authorities are working with partner agencies and the public to stop people from becoming or supporting terrorists. It also explains how the public can help us build stronger, safer communities who can reject terrorism in all its forms.

If you have any concerns or require further advice, please contact Hampshire Police at: schoolyouthengagement@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

HOW WE USED TO LIVE WEDNESDAY 2^ND DECEMBER

Peter Roberts: New Forest Life in the 17th Century.
Find out what life was like in a New Forest village in the 1600s – farming, housing, food, clothing and occupations are examined, as well as social interactions.
7.30pm Emery Down and Bank Village Hall; entry £3 on the door.

This month, as it will be December, the usual refreshments will be replaced by mulled wine and mince pies!

Dates of our talks next year are: Tuesdays, 2 February, 1 March and 5 April.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

There are currently no extant planning applications for Minstead.

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Christmas Workshops at Furzey Gardens 27^th and 28^th November

Flower Show Society AGM 8pm Village Hall Tuesday 1^st December

Carol Service 5pm Furzey Gardens  Saturday 5^th December

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery Monday 7^th December

History Group 8pm Social Club Tuesday 8^th December

Beat Surgery 9.30am Village Shop Wednesday 9^th December

WOW 8pm Green Room Wednesday 9^th December

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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!

THE MINSTEAD DEFIBRILLATOR

Many thanks to those who have volunteered for training!

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.

We are still looking for ideas for fund raising to help pay for this important piece of potentially life-saving equipment for our community.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

A further reminder that the FOLS Christmas Tree Festival 2015, organised by the Friends of Lyndhurst Surgery (FOLS) and the League of Friends Fenwick (LOFF) in partnership with St Michael and All Angels Church, Lyndhurst, will be take place from

Thursday 10th December to Saturday 12th December

(open from 10.30 to 6.00 daily)

This year it is something almost entirely different with a new more flexible format with supporting entertainments and is open to all the community.  Please consider supporting these very worthwhile charities which benefit us all.

Click on the above link for further details and contact Mrs Sylvia Dibben, Ivy Cottage Farm Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7FY Tel: 023 8081 2967 Email: sylvia@dibben.net if you want to know more.

TRUSTY SERVANT

Exclusive Christmas Room offer for locals!

If you do not have room for your whole family to stay, the Trusty is offering an exclusive room offer over the festive two days:

£50 per night per room (excludes breakfast) – must be a two night stay over Christmas Eve and Christmas day.

Contact the Trusty on 8081 2137 for further details.

For other events and news visit the Trusty website.

Please note that the Trusty will be open for lunch on Christmas Day (only 2 tables left) and Boxing Day but closed from 5pm.

 CAROLS ON THE GREEN

A heads up that Father Christmas will be visiting us again on Saturday 19^th December during Carols on the Green from 6pm.

Parents can hand in clearly marked presents for their children to the Trusty in advance and no later than midday.

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

There are no Benefice notices available this week, however here are some of the All Saints notices…

Sunday 29th November –  10.30, Five Candles Service.

Christmas Shoeboxes – Friends, family, community and church managed to fill 43 shoeboxes!  They have now begun their journey to give 43 children in need a happier Christmas.  “Well done” and “thanks” to everyone who contributed.

Saturday 5th December 10am, CTog event in Lyndhurst Youth Club as part of Lyndhurst Fun Day.  Refreshments needed.  Visitors from all churches welcome to come and help spread the word!

For other week’s notices etc see the Benefice website. Follow All Saints’ activities on Facebook and/or sign up for Church Notices.

 Social Media ‘Friend’ Requests from Extremist Groups

Hampshire Police have been made aware by education establishments and young people in Hampshire and IOW of suspicious ‘friend’ requests being made through social media accounts; describing those making contact as being from ‘ISIS’.
Recipients of these ‘friend’ requests have reported that the names of those making contact are ‘unusual’ and have ‘funny’ symbols. It is not yet clear if these requests are specifically intended to target young people or that this is an issue being encountered by people of all ages??
In response to this information, safeguarding young and vulnerable people is the Constabulary’s priority; raising awareness of the matter both directly, and through parents, carers and relevant professionals.
Their advice to you is to make young and vulnerable people aware of this risk; speak to them, reassure them that they can speak to you, and warn them NOT to accept friend requests from ANY person they don’t know, particularly from those who appear to be linked to extremist groups.
This message is one step of a broad plan to ensure we raise awareness in order to keep young people in Hampshire and IOW informed and safe; our plan includes further investigation and ongoing communication of information as it becomes available.
If you have any concerns or require further advice, please contact us:
schoolyouthengagement@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Alternatively, click here to visit the Hampshire Police Prevent Advice Page.

DON’T FEED THE PONIES!

Most in Minstead will be aware that feeding ponies human food, or even things like carrots, causes serious issues in the New Forest. Some ponies and donkeys develop an unhealthy craving for human food and can become aggressive with people which can result in them being removed from the Forest and destroyed. The animals also tend to gather near roads, looking for people with food, and this makes them more vulnerable to traffic accidents. Human food also gives the ponies colic (bad stomach ache) which is very painful.

Feeding of ponies is therefore against the byelaws – for good reason.

For further information visit the Verderers’ website, the Forestry Commission website and the National Park Authority website.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is open for consultation.

Visit http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications for further information.

Application No:      15/00732

Location:                Castle Malwood Lodge, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead, SO43 7HB

Proposal:                Retention of lamp post and addition of lantern

Consultation

Expiry date  :         24^th November 2015

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Village Lunch Tuesday 17^th November 12.30pm Trusty Servant

Minstead Players “The Love Nest” 7.30pm 20^th and 21^st November Village Hall

Christmas Workshops at Furzey Gardens 27^th and 28^th November

Flower Show Society AGM 8pm Village Hall Tuesday 1^st December

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MINSTEAD PLAYERS

Minstead Players’ next production will be Raymond Hopkins “The Love Nest”, a farcical comedy in two acts.

Curtain up at 7.30pm next Friday 20^th and Saturday 21^st November in the Hall.

Tickets £8.00 for adults and £5.00 for under 12 will be available from the Shop from Wednesday 4th November or on the door. There will be a raffle and all proceeds will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

BROADBAND

Hampshire County Council published details of the second wave of broadband roll out on its website in September.

Visit http://www.hampshiresuperfastbroadband.com/about-the-project/wave-2-information/ for further information about this.

You can use the interactive map to find out when the upgrade is due to take place by entering your postcode.

If the result shows that you are already connected to superfast broadband but your speed is below what it should be then please let us know (minsteadpc@googlemail.com) as well as having a discussion with your provider.

 MINSTEAD OIL

The next date for Minstead Oil Orders is Wednesday 2nd December 2015 (by 9am).

Dates for 2016 will be (all Wednesdays, all by 9am) :-

January 13th; February 17th; March 16th;

May 18th; July 20th; September 21st;

October 19th; November 16th; December 7th.

Unless circumstances are extreme, there will not be any orders placed in April, June or August.

All orders placed will be accepted as firm unless you give notice at the time you place the order that particular conditions apply to your order.

If you are new to the scheme, please ensure that you give your full name and address, Post code, telephone contact number(s) and e-mail address (all these can be given before placing an order) and that your order includes the number of litres required (or an estimate if you want your tank filled up).

TRADING STANDARDS SCAM BULLETIN

Following last week’s warning about Council Tax scams, Scams bulletin Nov 2015 from Hythe and Dibden Parish Council Community Safety Team may be of interest.

For further information about scams and the latest scam alerts visit the Hampshire County Council website.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PCSO

Welcome to our new Police Community Support Officer, PCSO 14390, Dan Carlin who is based at Lyndhurst Police Station.

Those who receive Hampshire Alert will know that Dan joined the police in 2009, starting in Leigh Park before moving to Hythe in 2011. He intends to be around for the foreseeable future and looks forward to getting out into the community and meeting everyone face to face.
If there are any issues that you wish to discuss with him or any upcoming community events that you think he would like to get involved with, please contact him via email or telephone.
Email: daniel.carlin@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Mobile: 07554775575
Please bear in mind that Dan works shifts so may not always be able to answer emails or calls immediately.

The next Beat Surgery will be at the Village Shop from 9.30-10.30am on Wednesday 9^th December.

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

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

sign up for Church Notices.

VILLAGE SHOP – CHRISTMAS ORDERS

A further reminder that order forms can be collected from the Shop and a further plea that they be returned no later than Friday 4^th December to ensure you get all the goodies you want!

HOW WE USED TO LIVE WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 

7.30pm in Bank and Emery Down Village Hall

General Sir Paul Newton: Lions Led By Donkeys –
Myths and the First World War.
Lions Led by Donkeys is a phrase popularly used to describe the British
infantry of World War I and to blame the generals who led them.  This thesis
forms the backdrop to this talk as we struggle still to make sense of an
upheaval that left an indelible mark, not least on our community here in the
Forest.

Refreshments available; entrance £3 on the door.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is open for consultation.

Visit http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications for further information.

Application No:      15/00774

Location:                Little Thatch, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:                One and two storey extensions

Consultation

Expiry date:           16^th November 2015

Application No:      15/00732

Location:                Castle Malwood Lodge, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead, SO43 7HB

Proposal:                Retention of lamp post and addition of lantern

Consultation

Expiry date  :         24^th November 2015

 A FINAL THOUGHT

This eNewsletter service is available to all in the Parish as a means to get information out to the wider village community.  It has a growing address list of over 280 and is sent out weekly although we can send out a mid-week special if a message is urgent.

But it is only as good as the information we receive so if you want something to go in it please let us know!

The Village website is also available for promulgating information and forthcoming events – again, just let us know if you want to put anything on it!!

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

History Group Tuesday 10^th November 8pm Social Club

Service of Remembrance Wednesday 11^th November 10.45am War Memorial

Beat Surgery 11^th November 9.30am Village Shop

WOW 11^th November 8pm Green Room

Minstead Players “The Love Nest” 7.30pm 20^th and 21^st November Village Hall

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HISTORY GROUP

Meet in the Social Club at 8pm Tuesday 10^th November

This month there will be a talk by Mr Steve Cattell “Long Beech, from Wartime Base to Housing Estate”.

All welcome!

 SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE WEDNESDAY 11^TH NOVEMBER 2015

A further reminder that there will be a Service of Remembrance arranged by the Lyndhurst and District branch of the Royal British Legion at 10.45am on Remembrance Day this Wednesday 11^th November by the War Memorial on the Village Green.

 BEAT SURGERY

The next Beat Surgery will be at the Village Shop this Wednesday 11^th November from 9.30 to 10.30am.

Do come along to meet our local police and discuss any issues of concern that you may have.

         WOW (Women on Wednesday at Minstead)
Wednesday, 11th November at 8 pm
Green Room, Minstead Village Hall

“CANTERING THROUGH A FUNNY LIFE – From Betjeman to Bardot”

with Historian, Enthusiast and Entertainer – Susan Howe
(“A MUSICAL EVENING” cancelled for now)
Lady visitors welcome.

MINSTEAD OIL

Please ensure you Oil order for November is placed with Minstead Oil by 9am Wednesday 11^th November.  All orders will be accepted as firm unless you say otherwise when placing your order.  Orders can be for a specific quantity or an estimated quantity and a request to fill the tank.

The next order date for 2015 will be Wednesday 2nd December.

Order dates for next year will be listed to you when Mike has found his next year’s diary!

MINSTEAD PLAYERS

Minstead Players’ next production will be Raymond Hopkins “The Love Nest”, a farcical comedy in two acts.

Curtain up at 7.30pm on 20^th and 21^st November in the Hall.

Tickets £8.00 for adults and £5.00 for under 12 will be available from the Shop from Wednesday 4th November or on the door. There will be a raffle and all proceeds will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

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

sign up for Church Notices.

DEFIBRILLATOR UPDATE

Many thanks to all those who have volunteered for resuscitation training including the use of a defibrillator.  We have arranged for Ian Jones,
Paramedic / Community Responder Liaison & Training Officer for the
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver this training.  There will be two sessions, either at 4pm or 7pm in the Green Room on Wednesday 27^th January 2016.  Please let us know at minsteadpc@googlemail.com which session you would prefer to attend and put the date in your diary!

There is still room for further volunteers and if necessary a further training session can be arranged for any who cannot attend the above sessions.

 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT WORK

From 4^th January 2016 Bournemouth Water will be undertaking work to several existing water mains that are in poor condition in the Minstead area. Hence all the blue marks on some of our roads!

The extent of the proposed works will be from the junction of Lyndhurst Road and Seaman’s Lane down to Upcerne in Lyndhurst Road; also from the junction of Lyndhurst Road down Newtown Road to adjacent to Minstead Study Centre. They also plan to replace a small section of pipe in Congleton Close.

See attached email, map and guidelines for further information

NEWTOWN TELEPHONE BOX

Many thanks to those who made suggestions regarding possible uses for the Newtown Telephone Box which the Parish Council discussed at its recent meeting on 2^nd November.

It is proposed that the box be renamed

The Minstead Time Machine

 and that it is used by our various Village organisations for displays with themes about themselves, the past, the present and perhaps even the future!

Each display would last for approximately 3 months and we are looking for ideas so we can put together a programme starting at a sensible time next year.

All proposals should be sent to minsteadpc@googlemail.com.

 WARNING ABOUT POSSIBLE COUNCIL TAX SCAMS 

The Valuation Office Agency is warning Council Tax payers about individuals and companies that may be operating in the New Forest Area.  They may telephone you or appear personally at your door and try and persuade you that you are in the wrong Council Tax band and use various tactics to get you to part with your money.  NFDC has been told about customers who have recently been contacted by companies calling themselves Council Tax Claims Ltd and Council Tax Review Service. The following link tells you more about what can happen, how you can avoid falling a victim and things you really should not do:

http://www.newforest.gov.uk/article/16558/Warning-about-Council-Tax-scams

If in doubt contact the NFDC Council Tax office in working hours on 01590 646111 or the Valuation Office Agency on 03000 501501

ANNOUNCEMENTS

It has been suggested that it might be appropriate to place a short announcement in our quarterly Minstead Mail about any Village resident who has passed away in the previous 3-6 months.  Obviously this would be a matter for the next of kin but if anyone would like this please contact minsteadpc@googlemail.com with the details.

 MINSTEAD MAKERS

Please note that Minstead Makers are having a break until further notice in the New Year.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is open for consultation.

Visit http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications for further information.

Application No:      15/00774

Location:                Little Thatch, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:                One and two storey extensions

Consultation

Expiry date:           16^th November 2015

Application No:      15/00732

Location:                Castle Malwood Lodge, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead, SO43 7HB

Proposal:                Retention of lamp post and addition of lantern

Consultation

Expiry date  :         24^th November 2015

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Parish Council meeting Monday 2^nd November

Remembrance Sunday Service 8^th November 10.50am All Saints Church

History Group Tuesday 10^th November 8pm Social Club

Remembrance Day Service Wednesday 11^th November 10.45am War Memorial

Beat Surgery 11^th November 9.30am Village Shop

WOW 11^th November 8pm Green Room

Minstead Players “The Love Nest” 7.30pm 20^th and 21^st November Village Hall

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FIREWORKS

Anyone planning to set off fireworks this coming week is asked to please inform their neighbours so that any animals can be put in a safe place before starting a display.

Animals and birds do not enjoy fireworks as much as humans!

They get frightened and can harm themselves.

 REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE WEDNESDAY 11^TH NOVEMBER 2015

In addition to the Sunday Service and wreath laying on 8th November there will also be a Service of Remembrance and two minute silence arranged by our local branch of the Royal British Legion at 10.45am on Remembrance Day Wednesday 11^th November by the War Memorial on the Village Green.

BEAT SURGERY

The next Beat Surgery will be at the Village Shop on Wednesday 11^th November from 9.30 to 10.30am.

Do come along to meet our local police and discuss any issues of concern that you may have.

       WOW (Women on Wednesday at Minstead)
Wednesday, 11th November at 8 pm
Green Room, Minstead Village Hall
“A MUSICAL EVENING”
Lady visitors welcome

 MINSTEAD PLAYERS

Minstead Players’ next production will be Raymond Hopkins “The Love Nest”, a farcical comedy in two acts.

Curtain up at 7.30pm on 20^th and 21^st November in the Hall.

Tickets £8.00 for adults and £5.00 for under 12 will be available from the Shop from Wednesday 4th November or on the door. There will be a raffle and all proceeds will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

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

sign up for Church Notices.

Sunday, 8th November – Remembrance Sunday Service 10.50am in church followed by the laying of a wreath at the memorial on the green. Please join us when you can.

 MESSAGE FROM OUR VILLAGE SHOP

Although it seems too early to be saying it with the mild (fairly) sunny weather we have had recently it is already November and XMAS ORDER FORMS are now available in the Shop.  The due date for their return is

FRIDAY 4^TH DECEMBER!

We look forward to seeing you when you pop in.  Do feel free to browse around as we have many great gift ideas, local Christmas Cards and much more.

Best wishes from all in the Shop!

SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 2016

Advice on applying for a school place can be seen on the HCC website and a notice has been placed on our notice board by the Hall. Further details can also be obtained from the PC Clerk.

The closing date for Starting School (year R) and Transfer to Junior School (year 3) is 15^th January 2016.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is open for consultation.

Visit http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications for further information.

Application No:      15/00774

Location:                  Little Thatch, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:                  One and two storey extensions

Consultation

Expiry date:             16^th November 2015

Application No:      15/00732

Location:                  Castle Malwood Lodge, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead, SO43 7HB

Proposal:                  Retention of lamp post and addition of lantern

Consultation

Expiry date  :           24^th November 2015

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Minstead Makers Thursday 29^th October 6-7.30pm Furzey Gardens Tea Rooms

Half Term Fun at Furzey 27-30 October 10.30am-2.30pm.

Halloween for All Saturday 31^st October 6pm Social Club

Parish Council meeting Monday 2^nd November

Remembrance Sunday Service 8^th November 10.45am All Saints Church

History Group Tuesday 10^th November 8pm Social Club

Remembrance Day Wednesday 11^th November

Beat Surgery 11^th November 9.30am Village Shop

WOW 11^th November 8pm Green Room

Minstead Players “The Love Nest” 7.30pm 20^th and 21^st November Village Hall

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HALLOWEEN FOR ALL – SATURDAY 31^ST OCTOBER

6pm-12am at the Social Club in conjunction with Junior Minstead.

A Spooktastic Night of family fun including Devils Disco and

Tattooed Scullery BBQ!

Bring your carved pumpkins and decorated cupcakes for a chance to win some great prizes!

Fancy dress and free entry!

TRAINING TRUST AND FURZEY GARDENS

Click here to read the first e-news about the Minstead Training Trust and Furzey Gardens. This includes information about “October Half Term fun at Furzey” from Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th October (10.30am – 2.30pm) at the Bug Barn, Furzey Gardens.

MINSTEAD PLAYERS

Minstead Players’ next production will be Raymond Hopkins “The Love Nest”, a farcical comedy in two acts.

Curtain up at 7.30pm on 20^th and 21^st November in the Hall.

Tickets £8.00 for adults and £5.00 for under 12 will be available from the Shop from Wednesday 4th November or on the door. There will be a raffle and all proceeds will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

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

sign up for Church Notices.

CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE – DON’T TEMPT THIEVES

It may be worth giving some thought to your home security following the clocks changing. In the winter the lack of lights on in a house during the darker evenings can indicate that no one is home – attracting an opportunist burglar to look further for insecurities to enter the property. Leaving a light on while you are out and shutting the curtains helps to make a home look occupied. Timer switches can be used to turn lights on in dark evenings before you return from work.

Further general crime prevention advice can be found on Hampshire Constabulary’s website to help you protect your home adequately.

Do you leave your valuables in your car? Do you think
they’re safe, and it won’t happen to you? Don’t risk it! The Police advise
you to remove all items from your car, whether it is parked up at home, in the
Forest car parks or on the road. Day or night, don’t leave valuables in your
car. Hiding it is not enough. Take everything out and don’t tempt thieves!

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application for Minstead is open for consultation.

Visit http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications for further information.

Application No:      15/00774

Location:                Little Thatch, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:                One and two storey extensions

Consultation

Expiry date:           16^th November 2015

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Village Lunch, Tuesday 20^th October 12.30pm Trusty Servant

Minstead Makers, Thursday 29^th October 6-7.30pm Furzey Gardens Tea Rooms

Halloween for All, Saturday 31^st October 6pm Social Club

Parish Council meeting, Monday 2^nd November

Remembrance Sunday Service, 8^th November 10.45am All Saints Church

History Group, Tuesday 10^th November 8pm Social Club

Wednesday 11^th November, Remembrance Day

Beat Surgery, Wednesday 11^th November 9.30-10.30am Village Shop

WOW, Wednesday 11^th November 8pm Green Room

Next oil orders due for the bulk buying scheme, 9am Wednesday 11^th November

Next Village Lunch, Tuesday 17^th November 12.30pm Trusty Servant

Minstead Players “The Love Nest”, 7.30pm 20^th and 21^st November Village Hall

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MINSTEAD SUPERFAST BROADBAND

We have heard that some residents may have have been sold Superfast Broadband without a suitable connection being available, and their resultant internet connection is worse or completely broken. If you are presently receiving 2-3Mb or less on the old ADSL connection it is unlikely that the present Superfast provision will benefit you.

Remember that you must be within approximately 1.2km cable length from the active Superfast cabinet and return a positive benefit in this test, using the FTTC Range B result.

Some providers have advised that if quoted FTTC speeds on that BT speed checker (link above) are less than 10Mb then do not upgrade as ADSL may still be better.

 For those outside of FTTC range who require faster speeds we suggest 4G as probably the most effective current option. It is being used by 10+ residents already. See this article on the Minstead Village community website.

Waves 2/3 of the Superfast programme should reach many more residences but they are not expected to be implemented for some time yet.

 HALLOWEEN FOR ALL – SATURDAY 31^ST OCTOBER

6pm-12am at the Social Club in conjunction with Junior Minstead.

A Spooktastic Night of family fun including Devils Disco and

Tattooed Scullery BBQ!

Bring your carved pumpkins and decorated cupcakes for a chance to win some great prizes!

Fancy dress and free entry!

 MINSTEAD PLAYERS

Minstead Players’ next production will be Raymond Hopkins “The Love Nest”, a farcical comedy in two acts.

7.30pm on 20^th and 21^st November in the Hall.

Further details to follow

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

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

sign up for Church Notices.

Please note a change in the times James Bruce is in Minstead on Tuesday mornings:

Every Tuesday at 12 noon for Prayers.

1st Tuesdays 12.30 – 13.30, bring a sandwich – we’ll do the tea! Or just chat.

3rd Tuesdays 12.30, October to April, see you for “Village Lunch” in the Trusty Servant.

(20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 Apr)

Christmas Shoe boxes!!

Once again All Saints’ hope you will fill a shoebox with small Christmas gifts for a child in need; they will be distributed through Operation Christmas Child, which is run by the Samaritan’s Purse charity.

The boxes need to ready to go by early November. You have a choice of giving an entire boxful or donating items for inclusion in a box.

To make life easier, we will be ordering ‘shoeboxes’ from Samaritan’s Purse that pop together and don’t need covering; cost 50p each. Local drop off – in church at the following times: Any Sunday service, Tues; noon-12.30pm. Weds;19.15-20.15, Thurs; 19.30-21.00, Fri; 15.00-17.00
Or ring 02380 813181.

 MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST AND FURZEY GARDENS

Click here to read the first e-news about the Minstead Training Trust and Furzey Gardens.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

             The following planning application for Minstead is open for consultation.

Visit http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications for further information.

Application No:      15/00774

Location:                Little Thatch, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:                One and two storey extensions

Consultation

Expiry date:           16^th November 2015

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Minstead Local History Group Tuesday 13^th October 8pm Social Club

Beat Surgery Wednesday 14^th October 9.30-10,30am Village Shop

WOW Wednesday 14^th October 8pm Green Room

Village Lunch Tuesday 20^th October 12.30pm Trusty Servant

Minstead Makers Thursday 29^th October 6-7.30pm Furzey Gardens Tea Rooms

Halloween for All Saturday 31^st October 6pm Social Club

Parish Council meeting Monday 2^nd November

Remembrance Sunday Service 8^th November 10.45am All Saints Church

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HISTORY GROUP TUESDAY OCTOBER 13^TH

 8pm in the Social Club

Mrs S Howe “History Minus the Boring Bits”.

All welcome!

 MINSTEAD OIL

A further reminder that oil will be ordered for all who get their orders placed at minsteadoil@gmail.comby 9am this Wednesday 14th October. Orders will be accepted as firm unless stated otherwise when placed.

BEAT SURGERY

9.30-10.30am this Wednesday 14^th October at the Village Shop.

All welcome to meet our local Police Officers and discuss any issues of concern or interest.

HALLOWEEN FOR ALL – SATURDAY 31^ST OCTOBER

6pm-12am at the Social Club in conjunction with Junior Minstead.

A Spooktastic Night of family fun including Devils Disco and

Tattooed Scullery BBQ!

Bring your carved pumpkins and decorated cupcakes for a chance to win some great prizes!

Fancy dress and free entry!

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

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

sign up for Church Notices.

TELEPHONE BOX AT NEWTOWN

The telephone box at Newtown has recently been re-painted and now that the phone has been removed the Parish Council is looking for suggestions for how it might be used to benefit the community.

If you have an idea please email us at minsteadpc@googlemail.com.

DEFIBRILLATOR

Many thanks to those who have volunteered for resuscitation training (including the use of a defibrillator).  This is likely to take place in January in the Village Hall (Green Room) and further details will be promulgated nearer the time.  Meanwhile, anyone else who wishes to be included can let us know at minsteadpc@googlemail.com at any time – there is no limit on numbers!

We are still looking for ideas for fund raising and all suggestions will be gratefully received!  Please contact us as above or speak to any Parish Councillor or the Clerk.

POTHOLE REPORTING

As mentioned in Minstead Mail, the Parish Council is acutely aware of the poor state of our roads and the increasing number of potholes and deteriorating road edges which have the potential to damage vehicles and tyres. It helps a lot if as many people as possible report these to the authorities.

You can do this by either:

1. informing Hampshire County Council directly via http://www3.hants.gov.uk/roadproblems or
2. by reporting it to New Forest District Council via the New Forest In Touch app which is a handy and easy to use way for reporting all sorts of problems as well as finding out information from our local council.

 ANIMAL ACCIDENTS

The Parish Council, ably assisted by our New Forest District Councillor, has looked at the number of animal accidents on the C17 following a suggestion that a sign be put up to inform drivers of how many there have been.  Over the last 7 years there have been 5 animal accidents on the C17 which is considerably less than the average across the Forest where a third of accidents occur on just three roads (B3078, B3054, B3056).  The Parish Council has concluded that at present there is not a case for a sign on the C17.

 CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

Please have a look at FOLS Christmas Tree Festival 2015 invitation from the Friends of Lyndhurst Surgery (FOLS) and the League of Friends Fenwick (LOFF) in partnership with

St Michael and All Angels Church, Lyndhurst.

This year it is something almost entirely different with a new more flexible format with supporting entertainments and is open to all the community.  Please consider supporting these very worthwhile charities which benefit us all.

BRAMSHAW RIDING FOR DISABLED BAZAAR 19^TH NOV

The annual Christmas bazaar will be held at Lyndhurst Community Centre from 10am to 3pm on Thursday 19^th November.

Entry £1, light refreshements available

Great and unique ideas for Christmas, clothes, jewellery, accessories, cards and much more.

For all enquiries phone Mary on 01425 473939 or email marylizhyde@gmail.com.

 NEW FOREST WALKING FESTIVAL

The third New Forest Walking Festival takes place from 17 October to 1 November this year, with 80 guided walks to help people learn more about the New Forest. It includes walks from groups including the NFA, Forestry Commission, Wildlife Trust and the Ramblers.

You can see the range of walks on offer at www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/walkingfestival

LYNDHURST SURGERY FLU CLINICS

A final reminder that the next ‘flu clinic will be this Wed 14 October 2015      2.15 – 5.00pm

NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY – JUST TURN UP

There will also be a late clinic on Wed 21 October 2015 6.45 – 8.00 pm

PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THIS EVENING CLINIC. 

For a one off pneumonia vaccination (65 or over or long term health conditions) make a nurse appointment or come to the Wednesday evening clinic as above.

If you were born between 2 Sept 42 and 1 Sept 45 or between 2 Sept 35 and 1 Sept 37 you can have a one off shingles vaccination by making a nurse appointment.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

There are no planning applications under consideration this week.                            ……………………………………………….

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