COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Tuesday 21^st July Celebration of the life of Major Peter Bruxner Randall

(2pm Minstead Church)

Wednesday 22^nd July Ragwort pulling

Thursday 30^th July Minstead Makers 6pm Furzey Tea Rooms

Monday 3^rd August Parish Council meeting 7.30pm in the Old Surgery

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RAGWORT PULLING

Many thanks to all those who have volunteered to pull ragwort this Wednesday 22nd July 6-8pm or at a time to suit you.

There are still one or two areas that are not covered so if you would like to help it is not too late!

Contact Councillor Helen Bennett (023 8081 2358 or helen.bennett160@yahoo.com) who is in charge.

Bags will be provided but you are advised to bring your own gloves. A small fork might help

First drink for volunteers on the Parish Council in the Social Club from about 7.30pm onwards!

 MINSTEAD SUPERFAST BROADBAND

To enable us to gauge the spread of effectiveness of our new SuperFast status please would those of you who have already been upgraded let us know at minsteadpc@googlemail.com your ISP and what Up- and Down-load speeds you achieve once the change has settled down.
Many Thanks.

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 contract for 2 years, in the post in the next few days if they haven’t received it already. 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 is: 33 ppl + Vat, fixed for two years.  £250 gas credit to your account and the same Tank rental of 14.25 p per day + Vat = £13 per quarter (+Vat)

If any member does not receive this new contract offer in the next few days, please contact Shaz Choudhury or Tom Roberts (of Flogas) on 08009176112 and quote the reference code of 819

There is also a letter (generated automatically) for members who are out of contract dated 14th July 2015, that has been sent out. Please ignore that letter if you are in the buying group!

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

Tuesday 21st July, 2pm in Minstead Church – Celebration of the life of Major Peter Bruxner Randall.  All are welcome; the family have asked that no black be worn.

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.

 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation.

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

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Tuesday 14^th July History Group 8pm Social Club

Thursday 16^th July Beat Surgery 6pm Village Hall

Tuesday 21^st July Celebration of the life of Major Peter Bruxner Randall

(2pm Minstead Church)

Thursday 30^th July Minstead Makers 6pm Furzey Tea Rooms

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CONSIDERATE DRIVING

Some of our parishioners are worried about the speed at which some agricultural vehicles are driven around the Village, particularly when they are waiting for school buses with small children.  This is especially relevant at the moment with the hay/silage season in full swing.  Tractors often have large implements or trailers attached and time is always pressing.  Even at speeds up to 30mph they can be quite scary, especially for small children.

All drivers of large agricultural machinery are asked to be considerate in this respect.  Anyone contracting someone using agricultural machinery is asked to pass on this message.

MINSTEAD OIL

The next date for receipt of orders through Minstead Oil is 9am this Wednesday 15^th July.

Orders will be accepted as firm unless stated otherwise with your request.

Future order dates are Wednesday 16th September and thereafter every four weeks except December will be one week earlier.

VILLAGE FETE SATURDAY 15^TH AUGUST

This is an early plea for help putting up the various tents, gazebos, stands etc on the day from 9.30am, and also for taking everything down from about 4pm.

Please let Steve Cattell know on 023 8081 3574 if you are available.

Also, do tell him if you are prepared to help out during the day on a stall or with one of the games.

All bottles for the bottle stall should be handed in to the Shop.

Books for the book stall should be delivered to Polly and Robert Osborne at Curtle Cottage.

HISTORY GROUP TUESDAY 14^TH JULY

8pm in the Social Club

Mrs B Doughty will speak about

 “History of Nursery Rhymes, who was Mary so Contrary?”

All welcome!

 BEAT SURGERY THURSDAY 16^TH JULY

6-7pm Village Hall

Come along and meet our local police officers and discuss any issues of concern with them informally.

RAGWORT PULLING

Please support the annual ragwort pulling from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday 22nd July.

If you would like to help remove this pernicious weed which is poisonous to all grazing animals please tell Councillor Helen Bennett (023 8081 2358 or helen.bennett160@yahoo.com) who will organise who goes where.  The majority will start from the Village Green from about 6pm but if you would rather do it at another time please let her know.

Bags will be provided but you are advised to bring your own gloves. A small fork might help

First drink for volunteers on the Parish Council in the Trusty afterwards!

 FAMILY TREES

Help plant a new woodland at Sway to celebrate your family member’s birth, marriage or life.

See Family Trees flyer for further information.

OUR RECENT POWER CUT

See CUT THE ELECTRICITY for an anecdote recently submitted by a regular reader!

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

Tuesday 21st July, 2pm in Minstead Church – Celebration of the life of Major Peter Bruxner Randall.  All are welcome; the family have asked that no black be worn.

The parking space for those with disabilities has now been marked out by the District Council.   It’s for use by those who have a problem with walking.  If this describes you and the space is empty – you’re welcome to park your car there.

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

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Monday 6^th July Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery

Wednesday 8^th July Minstead Golf Day

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

Tuesday 14^th July History Group 8pm Social Club

Thursday 16^th July Beat Surgery 6pm Village Hall

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NFDC GLASS COLLECTION TIMES

www.new.forest.gov.uk.

(http://www.newforest.gov.uk/article/13734/Glass-collection)

Households were sent paper calendars earlier this month and there are copies in NFDC information offices.

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE AT ANDREWS MARE CAR PARK

A Hampshire Alert has been received stating that between 13:10 – 13:40 yesterday Saturday 4^th July a Mercedes SLK had its front driver’s door forced open and entry gained. At this time details are still pending on what items have been taken.
If you visited Andrews Mare Car Park on Saturday around this time and saw anything suspicious i.e. persons or vehicles that may help further with Police enquiries please call 101 and quote Crime reference number 44150227857.
Please be mindful of your surroundings when you are out and about and if you leave you car secure all belongings out of sight. If they can be removed from the vehicle and taken with you then please consider this option.

 MINSTEAD GOLF DAY

David Hughes is organising the Minstead Golf day this coming Wednesday 8^th July.

Any locals who would like to play or require further information please contact him on 023 8028 3979 or david@dhughes0.wanadoo.co.uk

WOW (Women on Wednesday) at Minstead 8th July, 2015

8 pm in The Green Room, Village Hall
“TAX, CARE & OTHER INHERITANCE ROBBERS”  Speaker Tony Wright
New lady visitors welcome:  2 free sessions before deciding on membership

HISTORY GROUP TUESDAY 14^TH JULY

8pm in the Social Club

Mrs B Doughty will speak about

 “History of Nursery Rhymes, who was Mary so Contrary?”

All welcome!

 BEAT SURGERY THURSDAY 16^TH JULY

6-7pm Village Hall

Come along and meet our local police officers and discuss any issues of concern with them informally.

 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

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Tuesday 30^th June Minstead Players Play Reading 8pm Hill Close

Monday 6^th July Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery

Wednesday 8^th July Minstead Golf Day

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

Tuesday 14^th July History Group 8pm Social Club

Thursday 16^th July Beat Surgery 6pm Village Hall

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MINSTEAD PLAYERS PLAY READING 30^TH JUNE

Minstead Players are holding a play reading evening on Tuesday 30th June, 8pm at Hill Close (Helen Bennett). All welcome.

Please come along for wine, nibbles and laughs,

MINSTEAD GOLF DAY

David Hughes is organising the Minstead Golf day on 8^th July.

Any locals who would like to play or require further information please contact him on 023 8028 3979 or david@dhughes0.wanadoo.co.uk

WOW (Women on Wednesday) at Minstead 8th July, 2015

8 pm in The Green Room, Village Hall
“TAX, CARE & OTHER INHERITANCE ROBBERS”  Speaker Tony Wright
New lady visitors welcome:  2 free sessions before deciding on membership

 HISTORY GROUP TUESDAY 14^TH JULY

8pm in the Social Club

Mrs B Doughty will speak about

 “History of Nursery Rhymes, who was Mary so Contrary?”

All welcome!

BEAT SURGERY THURSDAY 16^TH JULY

6-7pm Village Hall

Come along and meet our local police officers and discuss any issues of concern with them informally.

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.

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Thursday 25^th June Minstead Makers 6-7.30pm Furzey Tea Rooms

Saturday 27^th June Armed Forces Day Flag Lowering 6pm Village Green

Tuesday 30^th June Minstead Players Play Reading 8pm Hill Close

Monday 6^th July Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery

Wednesday 8^th July Minstead Golf Day

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ARMED FORCES DAY 27^TH JUNE

There will be a small ceremony at 6pm next Saturday 27^th June when the Armed Forces Day Flag will be lowered.

Please come along and show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.

To find out more about Armed Forces Day visit https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/about/.

 MINSTEAD PLAYERS PLAY READING 30^TH JUNE

Minstead Players are holding a play reading evening on Tuesday 30th June, 8pm at Hill Close (Helen Bennett). All welcome.

Please come along for wine, nibbles and laughs,

 FURTHER CUTS TO BUS SERVICES

Many may not be aware that for some months there has only been one Bluestar bus from Cadnam each day, the no.11, leaving at 07.40 Monday to Friday, or 7.23 on Saturday.  (The later services, T3 and T4, are now run by Wheelers.)
As from this weekend even this one service is being given the chop.

 RECYCLE RIGHT

New Forest District Council is taking part in national Recycle Week 2015 (22-28 June) and asking residents who may be confused about cardboard, perplexed about plastics, or mystified by metals to Recycle Right.

For further information see Recycle right June 15 and also the recycling wheel below which explains what goes where.

 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

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Thursday 18^th June Beat Surgery 6pm Village Hall

Saturday 20^th June Minstead Training Trust Fete from 12.30pm

Thursday 25^th June Minstead Makers 6-7.30pm Furzey Tea Rooms

Saturday 27^th June  Armed Forces Day Flag lowering ceremony Village Green at 6pm.

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BEAT SURGERY THURSDAY 18^TH JUNE

6-7pm in the Village Hall

Come along and meet our local police officers and discuss any issues of concern with them informally.

 MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST FETE SATURDAY 20^TH JUNE

From 12.30pm

Another great time to be had with music by the Michelmersh Silver Band, afternoon tea, stalls, games and more!

Come and enjoy a great afternoon out in wonderful grounds.

The Trust is always in need of some willing volunteers to help at our event so if you would like to lend a hand at this year’s Fete please ring 023 8081 2297.

 ARMED FORCES DAY 27^TH JUNE

The Armed Forces Day Flag will fly over the Village Green from 22nd June until 6pm on Saturday 27th June when there will be a small Flag lowering ceremony to which all are invited to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.

To find out more about Armed Forces Day visit https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/about/.

 NUISANCE BONFIRES & GARDEN WASTE DISPOSAL

This is the usual annual midsummer request that you be considerate about when and where you have a bonfire.  It is not friendly to smoke out your neighbours (especially on hot summer days and evenings when windows may be open) and also you may be creating a health hazard.

It is perfectly reasonable to have a bonfire but a bit of thought and care about the time, the location and the weather conditions can minimise any unpleasant side effects and avoid upsetting your immediate neighbourhood.

To avoid such possible problems and if you have trouble disposing of garden waste then you can join the NFDC’s Garden Waste Scheme which is an easy, affordable way for New Forest residents to dispose of their garden waste.  Bags are collected once a fortnight and composted at a Hampshire facility.

Click here for further information or ring 023 8028 5000.

Alternatively you can take garden waste to the local household waste recycling centre.  Click here for further information or ring 0845 603 5634.

If bonfires are causing a nuisance then it is possible for an Abatement Order to be served upon the person responsible, owner or occupier of the premises (as appropriate) requiring the nuisance to be abated.  Failure to comply with an Abatement Notice is an offence and legal proceedings may result.

For further information about how to make a complaint

see Nuisance Bonfires on the NFDC website

 or ring the Environmental Protection Section on 023 8028 5411.

MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

The white paint on the road outside the lych gate indicates where a disabled bay is to be marked out by the District Council.

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.

 RELATE COUNSELLING SERVICES NOW AT THE FENWICK

Relate counselling services are now available at the Fenwick Hospital, Lyndhurst.

For further information contact the Fenwick on 023 8028 2862 or email fenwick2@scagroup.co.uk.

For further information about Relate in the Solent and Winchester area visit http://www.relatesw.org.uk/index.html.

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Tuesday 9^th June History Group 8pm Social Club

Wednesday 10^th June WOW (Women on Wednesday) 8pm Village Hall

Thursday 18^th June Beat Surgery 6pm Village Hall

Saturday 20^th June Minstead Training Trust Fete from 12.30pm

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HISTORY GROUP TUESDAY 9^TH JUNE

8pm in the Social Club

All welcome!

 Next Tuesday’s guest speaker is Lt Cdr M Hill’s whose subject will be “The Mary Rose, A Time Capsule”.

 WOW (Women on Wednesday at Minstead) WEDNESDAY 10^TH JUNE

8pm Green Room Village Hall

“A Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy” – Speaker: Les Mitchinson

(New lady visitors welcome – 2 free sessions before deciding on membership)

 BEAT SURGERY THURSDAY 18^TH JUNE

6-7pm in the Village Hall

Come along and meet our local police officers and discuss any issues of concern with them informally.

 MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST FETE SATURDAY 20^TH JUNE

From 12.30pm

Another great time to be had with music by the Michelmersh Silver Band, afternoon tea, stalls, games and more!

Come and enjoy a great afternoon out in wonderful grounds.

See attached poster for further details.

The Trust is always in need of some willing volunteers to help at our event so if you would like to lend a hand at this year’s Fete please ring 023 8081 2297.

 SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL FLOWER FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SHOW

Saturday 5^th September in the Village Hall

It’s time to start planning your entries!!

Hard copies of the Schedule have been delivered to all households and a small number are still available in the Village Shop, Acres Down Farm Shop and the Social Club. It is also attached to this Newsletter and can be accessed on the Village Website by visiting:

http://test.minstead.org.uk/minstead-flower-show-society/

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

The white paint on the road outside the lych gate indicates where a disabled bay is to be marked out by the District Council.

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.

A date for your diary:

Tuesday July 21st, 2pm – a celebration of the life of Maj. Peter Bruxner Randall.  June and the family hope that as many as possible will join them and friends from near and far to remember “PBR”.  They have asked that no black be worn.

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Monday 1^st June Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery

Tuesday 9^th June History Group 8pm Social Club

Wednesday 10^th June WOW (Women on Wednesday) 8pm Village Hall

Thursday 18^th June Beat Surgery 6pm Village Hall

Saturday 20^th June Minstead Training Trust Fete from 12.30pm

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MINSTEAD MAIL

The May 2015 and earlier editions of Minstead Mail can be read by visiting http://test.minstead.org.uk/minstead-mail-3/.

 HISTORY GROUP TUESDAY 9^TH JUNE

8pm in the Social Club

All welcome!

 Next Tuesday’s guest speaker is Lt Cdr M Hill’s whose subject will be “The Mary Rose, A Time Capsule”.

 WOW (Women on Wednesday at Minstead) WEDNESDAY 10^TH JUNE

8pm Green Room Village Hall

“A Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy” – Speaker: Les Mitchinson

(New lady visitors welcome – 2 free sessions before deciding on membership)

 MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST FETE SATURDAY 20^TH JUNE

From 12.30pm

Another great time to be had with music by the Michelmersh Silver Band, afternoon tea, stalls, games and more!

Come and enjoy a great afternoon out in wonderful grounds.

See Training Trust Fete 20 June 2015 for further details.

The Trust is always in need of some willing volunteers to help at our event so if you would like to lend a hand at this year’s Fete please ring 023 8081 2297.

 MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS

Sunday June 7th, 9.30am – Family Communion and Airborne Service.

The white paint on the road outside the lych gate indicates where a disabled bay is to be marked out by the District Council.

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.

 NPA REVISED DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN

As mentioned in Minstead Mail you have until 22^nd June to comment on the NPA’s revised draft management plan for 2015-2020.  It can be read by visiting http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/managementplan or obtained by ringing 01590 646600.

 HAMPSHIRE ALERT

Hampshire Alert has issued a report recently about thefts of gardening equipment and other machinery from sheds and outbuildings in the Fordingbridge and Ringwood area. There is also a separate report about a suspicious male with an Irish accent who has been seen driving a small white van in much the same area selling cheap garden tools. There is no suggestion that these two are connected!

For further information visit https://www.hampshirealert.co.uk/

 ALARMED PADLOCKS

In view of the above you may be interested to know that Alarmed Padlocks are for sale at New Forest District Council Information Offices – £10 each.

The shock and motion padlock alarm will act as a visible deterrent to intruders looking to break into vulnerable sheds, garages and other rural outbuildings. This hardened, weatherproof alarm has a powerful 110 decibel siren and is activated by movement. It was tested by the Hampshire Police Country Watch team who found it unbreakable and highly recommend the alarm.

The Safer New Forest Partnership is offering residents the chance to buy the padlock alarm for just £10, available from New Forest District Council information centres.

 NATIONAL RURAL CRIME NETWORK

If you have not yet seen it on Hampshire Alert you may be interested in the NRCM survey and give your opinions about policing in our area.

To do so visit: http://www.nationalruralcrimenetwork.net/research/internal/national-rural-crimes-survey-2015/?member=NW

It takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Tuesday 26th May 2015 Village Hall Management Committee Annual General Meeting 8pm.

Thursday 28^th May Minstead Makers 6pm Furzey Gardens Tea Rooms

Monday 1^st June Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery

Tuesday 9^th June History Group 8pm Social Club

Saturday 20^th June Minstead Training Trust Fete from 12.30pm

 ROAD CLOSURE – BACK LANE

A further reminder that we have recently been informed that Hampshire County Council’s Highways West Office (contact is Rob Millarrob.millar@hants.gov.uk Tel: 0300 555 1388) has requested a temporary road closure to Back Lane from the Village Green to the bottom of Bull Lane, from this Wednesday 24^thJune, for a likely maximum duration of 3 days, in order to carry out carriageway repair works.

 BRIDLEWAY 10

Hampshire County Council plans to carry out essential maintenance works to this Bridleway in the near future, including surfacing and drainage repairs. The works have been highlighted as necessary during consultation with the Parish Council, user groups and landowners. The schedule of works is estimated to last 2 to 4 weeks and be completed before the end of September. The length of the route to be improved will be subject to a temporary closure between these dates. Vehicles, including deliveries, and plant machinery may be observed driving along the Bridleway for the duration of the works. HCC will shortly be writing to local residents with details and proposes to be on site during the evening of Thursday 4^th June to answer any queries and to obtain feedback. If this is of interest, please contact them at accessteamsouth@hants.gov.uk or 02380 605110.

LYMES DISEASE

Some may have seen the recent BBC South Today report that there is potentially an increase in the number of cases of Lymes Disease in the UK and that the New Forest is one of the regions where there is a particularly high population of ticks.

The NHS website contains useful information for those who enjoy walking or riding or picnicking in the Forest about the signs and symptoms of the disease, how you might catch it, when to see your GP, treatment and prevention etc.

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

See http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport  for up to date information on Highway Traffic and Transport including reporting and contact details. New numbers for some of the key services that you may be interested in are:
• Hampshire County Council General Enquiries & Switchboard: 0300 555 1375
• Roads and Transport: 0300 555 1388
• Concessionary Travel (including Blue Badge): 0300 555 1376
• Concessionary Travel Minicom (including Blue Badge): 0300 555 1390

MINSTEAD MAKERS 28^th MAY

Minstead Makers will meet this Thursday 28^th May at Furzey tea rooms from 6 – 7.30 to exchange ideas and to make a variety of items.

All welcome!

Contact elizrandall@btinternet.com for further information.

MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST FETE SAT 20^TH JUNE

From 12.30pm

Another great time to be had with music by the Michelmersh Silver Band, afternoon tea, stalls, games and more!

Come and enjoy a great afternoon out in wonderful grounds.

The Trust is always in need of some willing volunteers to help at our event so if you would like to lend a hand at this year’s Fete please ring 023 8081 2297.

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

As previously advised, the Trusty has now re-opened with a new look, a new menu and a new chef!!

It will also have 5 brand new letting rooms available from Mid June!

Visit the Trusty website for further information and follow all the action at the Trusty on Facebook.

 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

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COUNTRY WATCH

If you are not already aware, Hampshire Constabulary has dedicated Country Watch Teams across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.  The main aims of Country Watch are to reduce rural crime, reassure rural residents and improve communication and engagement. It is designed to bring together several different aspects of rural policing, including Horse Watch, Farm Watch, hunt liaison, wildlife crime and equine liaison in a co-ordinated and consistent fashion.  The team also attends various country events and is, for example, at the Highclere Game Fare this weekend, joined by Firearms Enquiry Officers on the British Association of Shooting and Conservation stand available for general enquiries as well as firearms licensing related issues.

For further information visit http://www.hampshirecountrywatch.co.uk/ where you can sign up for the Western Area Country Watch regular newsletter which covers the New Forest and/or sign up for Hampshire Alert (see below).

 HUGO FINAL BULLETIN

Sylvia would like to thank those people who have kindly given information on the black/white cat who was found dead a few weeks ago; this was not Hugo she is pleased to say.  Hugo has appeared for food a few times and therefore we must assume that he is happy wherever he goes when he is not ‘at home’!!  Thank you for all your interest and if you do know his whereabouts it would be nice to know that he is keeping well.

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COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD

Wednesday 21^st May Beat Surgery 6pm in the Hall

Monday 25^th May Spring bank Holiday

Thursday 28^th May Minstead makers 6pm Furzey Gardens Tea Rooms

Monday 1^st June Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery

Tuesday 9^th June History Group 8pm Social Club

 HUGO – LATEST BULLETIN!

Despite various appetising temptations, Hugo the friendly feral cat is still missing.  However he was sighted on Thursday in the neighbourhood so please keep an eye open for him (large, black and white, with a black ‘tash’ just under his chin, likes living in trees).

If you see him please contact Sylvie on Tel: 023 8081 2967, Mob: 07836 345999 or email sylvia@dibben.net as she would really like to have him back and he is assured of a warm welcome.

 PARISH COUNCIL

At last Monday’s Annual Meeting the new Parish Council elected Councillor Bill Andrews as Chairman and Councillor Steve Cattell as Vice Chairman.

To read the minutes of meetings and for other information about the Parish Council visit its dedicated page on the Village Website and specific subjects in the drop down menu.

MINSTEAD MAIL

The next edition of Minstead Mail is being prepared and once printed will be delivered in hard copy to all households in the Parish.

If you have anything you wish to contribute please email minsteadpc@googlemail.com as soon as possible.  Information about any special village events taking place this summer will be welcome.

VEHICLE DAMAGE CAUSED BY POTHOLES AND ERODED ROAD EDGES

Progress in repairing potholes and road edges has been disappointing and the Parish Council continues to press HCC for an improved response.

It is possible to claim for damage to your vehicle caused by potholes or eroded edges.

Click here to find out more about this and to download a claim form.

HAMPSHIRE ALERT

The following message was received recently from Hampshire Alert, amongst others:

On Sunday 10th May several bush fires appear to have been set deliberately causing small fires which Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished.  Locations include Ocknell and Milkham.  We are concerned that we will experience reckless and mindless arson attacks as seen in Dorset and South Wales over the past few months.  Thankfully the ground has been damp on these occasions.  If you see any suspicious activity or persons starting fires in the New Forest please call the Police on 101 or in an emergency the Fire Service on 999.
By working together lets stamp out deliberate and mindless forest fires.

To keep up to date with incidents in the locality sign up to Hampshire Alert by visiting https://www.hampshirealert.co.uk/

BEAT SURGERY

The next Beat Surgery will be at 6pm in the Old Surgery at the Village Hall this Wednesday 21^st May.  This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to come along and meet our local police officers and discuss any issues of concern with them informally.

MINSTEAD MAKERS 28^th MAY

Minstead Makers meet on the last Thursday of every month at Furzey tea rooms from 6 – 7.30 to exchange ideas and to make a variety of items.

All welcome!

Contact elizrandall@btinternet.com for further information.

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

As previously advised, the Trusty has now re-opened with a new look, a new menu and a new chef!!

It will also have 5 brand new letting rooms available from Mid June!

Visit the Trusty website for further information and follow all the action at the Trusty on Facebook.

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 at minsteadpcc@gmail.com

MINSTEAD GOLF DAY

David Hughes is organising the Minstead Golf day on 8^th July.

Any locals who would like to play or require further information please contact him on 023 8028 3979 or david@dhughes0.wanadoo.co.uk

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