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ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

The Remembrance Sunday Service will be at 10.50 am next Sunday 9th November, followed by the wreath laying at the War Memorial.

 HOW WE USED TO LIVE TUES 4^TH NOV

Bank and Emery Down Village Hall at 7.30pm

The Workhouse: A Misunderstood Institution

A talk by Stephen Ings

The origins of the Workhouse, the Workhouse under the 1834 Poor Law, the life and conditions of its inmates, changing attitudes to its rôle in society and its disappearance.

Local historian, Stephen, is the author of “Landford: A Wiltshire Village in the New Forest”, “Shot for a White-faced Deer”, and “Powder and Prayer”.

Entrance £3 (on the door), refreshments available.

 BEAT REPORT AND SURGERY

For the latest beat report see Beat report Oct14.

The next Beat Surgery will be this Wednesday 5^th November 9.30-10.30am at the village Shop

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

 MINSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP TUES 11^TH NOV

8pm in the Social Club

All welcome!

 FOOTPATH 5 (CHURCH TO WATER SPLASH AT STUDY CENTRE)

Work will start on Monday 3rd November to build up the surface of this footpath.

Though the footpath will not be closed for the duration of the works please note that there will be a small digger and a small dumper truck carrying out the work and that they may make passage difficult. Please exercise care and caution, or find an alternative route.

We will publish another notice when the work has been completed.

WOW (WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY) AT MINSTEAD WED 12^TH NOV

“Animal Physiotherapy” – Speaker: Amanda Sutton and dog Holly

8 PM in the Green Room, Minstead Village Hall

Lady guests welcome – 2 free sessions before deciding on Membership

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

Tarot Card Reading at The Trusty

Michael Mulligan, professional holistic therapist with over 40 years experience, will next be here from 6pm until 9.30pm this Monday 3rd November

available for Chinese Tarot card reading and any other holistic services you may require, there is no need to book, just pop in.

Charity Quiz Night

Wednesday 12th November all proceeds will go to Children In Need 8.30pm start time

The Trusty Servant and Children In Need Delicious Doughnut Challenge!

Sunday 16th November 5pm

Are you up for the challenge?!?!

6 filled doughnuts, no lip licking, the quickest time to eat them all will be champion!

£5 entry ALL proceeds go to Children In Need

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING

Next Saturday 8^th November 9am-5pm at the Study Centre.

This course is intended to inform participants of what is involved should they wish to become beekeepers.

See Study Centre website for further information.

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LPG AND HEATING OIL BUYING SCHEMES

As heating oil and LPG prices have dropped significantly over the last year it is probably worth checking what you’re paying by ringing the various suppliers. For the convenience of all in Minstead the following competitive schemes are available:

• For those using oil, Mike Hutton will be bulk ordering (for those who request it by e-mail at minsteadoil@gmail.com) on 12th November and 3rd December 2014.  This requires that you confirm that he can order for you at the best price he can get, and tell him so when you place your request. A reminder and further details will be promulgated nearer the time.
• For those using LPG, see LPG BUYING SCHEME OFFER OCT 14 – Minstead Buying group for the attached latest offer from Flogas  which is likely to be competitive but there may be others who can match this price or even better it! Anyone already with Flogas in the “Minstead Buying Group” will be paying the same as the offer and should they have received a letter from Flogas with an increase in their price per litre of LPG they should disregard this as all parties  signed up to the “Minstead Buying Group” will be paying 41.5 ppl (on bulk tank supplies).

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

The Remembrance Sunday Service will be at 10.50 am on Sunday 9th November, followed by the wreath laying at the War Memorial.

FLU CLINICS AT LYNDHURST SURGERY

Wednesday 29th October 2014    3.00-5.00 pm

Children’s Flu Clinic  2-3 pm 29th October 2014

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT MINSTEAD VILLAGE HALL SAT 1^ST NOV

From 7pm

Live music in the Main Hall, bar open until 11pm.

Look out for the posters around the village and at the Hall.

Everyone welcome!

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

Halloween Spooktacular Fri 31^st Oct

The Trusty and Junior Minstead come together for the annual Halloween Spooktacular on Friday 31st October, fancy dress competition for adults and children, pumpkin carving competition for adults and children, trick or treats and a super spooky disco with terrifying DJ Keith Dumper, pumpkins will be available for pick up from The Trusty from Wednesday 29th of October.

Tarot Card Reading at The Trusty

Michael Mulligan, professional holistic therapist with over 40 years experience, will next be here from 6pm until 9.30pm Monday 3rd November

available for Chinese Tarot card reading and any other holistic services you may require, there is no need to book, just pop in.

Charity Quiz Night

Wednesday 12th November all proceeds will go to Children In Need 8.30pm start time

The Trusty Servant and Children In Need Delicious Doughnut Challenge!

Sunday 16th November 5pm

Are you up for the challenge?!?!

6 filled doughnuts, no lip licking, the quickest time to eat them all will be champion!

£5 entry ALL proceeds go to Children In Need

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

GET AHEAD FOR CHRISTMAS

See MaureensPosterOct14 for an invitation from the Chairman of the New Forest District Council, Cllr Maureen Holding, to Get Ahead for Christmas with a Cookery Demonstration by New Forest Marque demonstrator Judith Long, the author of “Home Seasoned” and “More Seasoning”, this coming Thursday 30th October 2014 at Brockenhurst Village Hall from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

 BEAT SURGERY

Wednesday 5^th November 9.30-10.30am at the village Shop

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

FAMILY FUN IN THE WILD WOODS

MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE SAT 1^ST NOVEMBER  2-5PM

Come and join our band of merry families “outlawed” in the amazing grounds of Minstead Study Centre.

A family afternoon making woodland shelters and fires for cooking, getting muddy and keeping out of sight of the King’s men!

£15 per child, one adult goes free with every paying child.

Price includes supper of homemade Soup & roll (cooked over the campfire)

Visit the Study centre website for further information.

INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING

8^th November 9am-5pm at the Study Centre.

This course is intended to inform participants of what is involved should they wish to become beekeepers.

See Study Centre website for further information.

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VILLAGE LUNCH

This Tuesday 21^st October (Trafalgar day!)

Meet at 12.30pm in the Trusty Servant.

A small menu of dishes priced at £6.50 will be available for Minstead villagers.

POPPY COLLECTION  IN MINSTEAD 25TH OCT – 8TH NOV

We are still looking for more volunteers to help with the house to house poppy collection in Minstead between 25th of October and 8th November.

Any time you can spare will be gratefully appreciated.

Please contact Helen Bennett on 023 8081 2358.

 ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT MINSTEAD VILLAGE HALL SAT 1^ST NOV

From 7pm

Live music in the Main Hall, bar open until 11pm.

Look out for the posters around the village and at the Hall.

Everyone welcome!

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

Halloween Spooktacular Fri 31^st Oct

The Trusty and Junior Minstead come together for the annual Halloween Spooktacular on Friday 31st October, fancy dress competition for adults and children, pumpkin carving competition for adults and children, trick or treats and a super spooky disco with terrifying DJ Keith Dumper, pumpkins will be available for pick up from The Trusty from Wednesday 29th of October.

Tarot Card Reading at The Trusty

Every other Monday at The Trusty we will have Michael Mulligan, professional holistic therapist with over 40 years experience, he will be here from 6pm until 9.30pm, he is available for Chinese Tarot card reading and any other holistic services you may require, there is no need to book, just pop in.

His dates are as follows:

Monday 20th October

Monday 3rd November

Monday 17th November

Monday 1st December

Monday 15th December

Monday 29th December

The Trusty Servant and Children In Need Delicious Doughnut Challenge!

Sunday 16th November 5pm

Are you up for the challenge?!?!

6 filled doughnuts, no lip licking, the quickest time to eat them all will be champion!

£5 entry ALL proceeds go to Children In Need

Charity Quiz Night

Wednesday 12th November all proceeds will go to Children In Need 8.30pm start time

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

FLU CLINICS AT LYNDHURST SURGERY

Wednesday 29th October 2014    3.00-5.00 pm

Children’s Flu Clinic  2-3 pm 29th October 2014

FAMILY FUN IN THE WILD WOODS

MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE SAT 1^ST NOVEMBER  2-5PM

Come and join our band of merry families “outlawed” in the amazing grounds of Minstead Study Centre.

A family afternoon making woodland shelters and fires for cooking, getting muddy and keeping out of sight of the King’s men!

£15 per child, one adult goes free with every paying child.

Price includes supper of homemade Soup & roll (cooked over the campfire)

Visit the Study centre website for further information.

NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE

Your views are invited on an initial draft of the national park management plan update for 2015-20.

See the Parish Council noticeboard for further information.

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POPPY COLLECTION  IN MINSTEAD 25TH OCT – 8TH NOV
Is there anyone out there who would be willing to help with the house to house poppy collection in Minstead between 25th of October and 8th November? Every effort will be made to ensure that you collect in the immediate area around your house although this cannot be guaranteed. Whilst we remember particularly those who fought in the First World War we need also to think about those who are suffering as a result of more recent conflicts.

Any time you can spare will be gratefully appreciated.

Please contact Helen Bennett on 02380812358.

 ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

HISTORY GROUP

Tuesday 14^th October 8pm in the Social Club

Stephen Ings will give a talk about New Forest Cottages.

All welcome!

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

Quiz Night this Wednesday 15^th October!

The first Quiz Night of the season with Quizmaster Duane Lewis.  All proceeds raised will go to Charlotte’s I Believe I Can Fund of Hope.

Subsequent Quiz Nights will be held in the Trusty on the third Wednesday of every month through the autumn and winter.  Anyone wishing to take on and host a quiz with money made going to their chosen charity should contact the Trusty on 023 8081 2137 or email jenhoward24@hotmail.com.

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

VILLAGE LUNCH

Tuesday 21^st October (Trafalgar day!)

Meet at 12.30pm in the Trusty Servant.

A small menu of dishes priced at £6.50 will be available for Minstead villagers

MINSTEAD OIL

A further reminder that Mike Hutton will be ordering Oil (for those who request it) by 9am this Wednesday 15th October.  It helps no end if you can bring yourself to agree that he can order for you at the best price he can get, and tell him so when you place your request. If you need to confirm your order once the price and company have been decided then you must be able to confirm by e-mail (minsteadoil@gmail.com) between about 10 and 11 o’clock on the Wednesday.

Future orders will be placed on 12th November and 3rd December 2014

FLU CLINICS AT LYNDHURST SURGERY

Wednesday 29th October 2014    3.00-5.00 pm

Children’s Flu Clinic  2-3 pm 29th October 2014

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BEAT REPORT

See Beat report Sept14 for our area.

BROADBAND UPDATE

We have heard recently from the Marketing Executive of the Hampshire Superfast Broadband Programme with regard to Cabinet 1 at the A31/Lyndhurst Road junction that they

“are experiencing a slight delay in the delivery of our cabinet but that it is still due to be completed within our programme.  This is due to difficult access to the cabinet – in close proximity to a busy road. Due to problems with road closure Openreach are now going to utilise an alternative solution. This cabinet is scheduled to be delivered by the end of November.”

We are sure that you are already aware (but repeat it here just in case) that connecting your router directly to the “First Entry, Master, BT socket” will give you the best result possible for your existing line.

MINSTEAD OIL

 Mike Hutton will be ordering Oil (for those who request it by 9am) on Wednesday 15th October. It helps no end if you can bring yourself to agree that he can order for you at the best price he can get, and tell him so when you place your request. If you need to confirm your order once the price and company have been decided then you must be able to confirm by e-mail between about 10 and 11 oclock on the Wednesday.

Order quantity required at minsteadoil@gmail.com

Future orders will be placed of 12th November and 3rd December 2014

 ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

 HISTORY GROUP

Tuesday 14^th October 8pm in the Social Club

Stephen Ings will give a talk about New Forest Cottages

All welcome!

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

Wed 15^th Oct 8.30pm – the first Quiz Night of the season with Quizmaster Duane Lewis.  All proceeds raised will go to Charlotte’s I Believe I Can Fund of Hope.

Subsequent Quiz Nights will be held in the Trusty on the third Wednesday of every month through the autumn and winter.  Anyone wishing to take on and host a quiz with money made going to their chosen charity should contact the Trusty on 023 8081 2137 or email jenhoward24@hotmail.com.

WOW (Women on Wednesday) at Minstead

Wednesday, 8th October 8 pm

“The History of Black in Fashion” – Speaker: Diana Warnock

Held in the Green Room, Minstead Village Hall

Lady guests welcome – 2 free sessions before deciding on membership.

FLU CLINICS AT LYNDHURST SURGERY

Wednesday 8th October 2014     2.15 – 5.00 pm

   Wednesday 29th October 2014    3.00-5.00 pm

Childrens Flu Clinic  2-3 pm 29th October 2014

NEW FOREST WALKING FESTIVAL – 18 OCT TO 2 NOV 2014

See the NPA website for all details.

Led by the New Forest National Park Authority and partner organisations, the Walking Festival includes Wildlife Walks, History Hikes, Food Trails, Accessible Walks, Family Strolls and Activity Walks.

Most of the guided walks are accessible by public transport, and all walks are free or discounted if you arrive by bus, train, bike or on foot. Free minibuses will be provided for some walks which have no public transport links.

HOW WE USED TO LIVE, EMERY DOWN HISTORY GROUP

Our first talk is on Tuesday, 7th October 2014 at 7.30pm in Bank and Emery Down Village Hall as follows:-

The War Graves Photographic Project

By Steve Rogers

Discovering his family history sparked Steve’s interest in war graves.  His talk will include both subjects.  Steve’s grandfather, Frank Rogers, is inscribed on our lych gate and on the cenotaph in Lyndhurst.  After visiting relations’ graves in Belgium Steve decided to photograph and research all 1,250 ROGERS men who died in WW1.  With the recognition of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in 2007 the “Rogers project” became a volunteer run international project to photograph the graves and memorials that commemorate war dead around the world.

Steve’s family originates from Ringwood in the late 1500’s before moving to Lyndhurst in the 1800’s so he could be considered a ‘local’!!  Steve served in the Royal Navy for 32 years and left as a Warrant Officer in 2007.  He is now in full-time employment with BAE Maritime services in Portsmouth.

Please come and bring your friends.  Refreshments will be available.

The series of talks continues monthly on the first Tuesday: 4 November 2014, 2 December 2014, 3 February 2015, 3 March 2015.  Further dates to be announced.

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ATTEMPTED NON DWELLING BURGLARY

Opportunist thieves have been in the area again and were disturbed at Stoney  Cross attempting to steal from outbuildings last Friday morning at 5 am. The Police have been informed.  No description possible but it followed a very similar pattern to a theft a couple of years ago. Please keep an eye open and ring 101 if you see anything or anyone suspicious.

With the evenings drawing in all are advised to make sure that their outbuildings and sheds are locked securely.

MINSTEAD MAIL

The latest edition of Minstead Mail is now being distributed in hard copy to all households in the parish.  It is primarily for those who do not use the internet as most of the information it contains has been included in the weekly eNewsletters or the village community website.

See Minstead Mail October 2014 -web- if you wish to view it immediately!

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

For the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events see the Benefice website and follow All Saints activities on Facebook, in particular next Sunday 5^th Oct:

9.30am Harvest Festival,

10.50am – Guided Walk in the Minstead Manor Estate,

12.30pm – Harvest Lunch in the church.

Click here  for further information and details.

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

“OKTOBERFEST!!!*

Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th October

A fantastic weekend of live music, traditional German fare and of course plenty of beer with over 15 different lagers from around the world to try!!

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

WOW (Women on Wednesday) at Minstead

Wednesday, 8th October 8 pm

“The History of Black in Fashion” – Speaker: Diana Warnock

Held in the Green Room, Minstead Village Hall

Lady guests welcome – 2 free sessions before deciding on membership.

 MINSTEAD HALL ON FACEBOOK

All Minstead Villagers are invited to look at and like the fantastic new Minstead Hall Facebook Page

A NOTE FROM THE SHOP

“Hello, it’s more like a lack of a note really as I just wanted to let you know that the cash machine is going to be removed at some point. It is totally the firm’s decision, not mine, and the reason given is lack of use. I apologise to everyone who uses the facility. I am looking into finding a replacement, preferably a non charging arrangement and will do my best, however new non charging arrangements are not as available as they were.

Apologies again and thank you to everyone for your support.

Jan”

LOW FLYING NOISY AIRCRAFT

If you are troubled by exceptionally noisy low flying military aircraft it is possible to make a complaint to the

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Low Flying Complaints and Enquiries Unit
cas-lowfying@mod.uk
Telephone: 0845 600 7580
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays)

by providing the following information:

your name; full address and postcode; telephone number; date and time of the problem; location of the problem; type of aircraft, if known;

and a brief description of your complaint.

For further information visit:

https://www.gov.uk/low-flying-in-your-area/overview

https://www.gov.uk/low-flying-in-your-area/complaints

FLU CLINICS AT LYNDHURST SURGERY

Wednesday 8th October 2014     2.15 – 5.00 pm

   Wednesday 29th October 2014    3.00-5.00 pm

Childrens Flu Clinic  2-3 pm 29th October 2014

MOBILE LIBRARY

For rest of the year dates for the mobile library are:

Minstead Car Park (i.e. Trusty Servant)  10.00-10.30 Saturdays:  27 Sep,  25 Oct,  22 Nov,  20 Dec.

Minstead Seamans Corner   15.00-16.00 Tuesdays:   7 Oct,   4 Nov,   2 Dec.

GREEN OPEN DOORS 4-5 OCTOBER

The New Forest National Park Authority and New Forest Transition are organising a Green Open Doors event. This is an opportunity for anybody interested in saving energy to see sustainable technologies (insulation, solar, heat pumps, wood fuel etc) in action and speak to the homeowners who enjoy their benefits. The event, organised by the New Forest National Park Authority and New Forest Transition, sees eleven properties opening their doors throughout the weekend of 4 and 5 October. The properties offer visitors the chance to find out more about a range of energy saving measures, including Solar panels, Heat pumps, Energy efficient lighting, Wood burning stoves, Biomass & Rainwater harvesting.

See GreenOpenDoors2014posterflyer on how to find out more.

OLDER DRIVERS AWARENESS WEEK COMING 29TH SEPTEMBER – 4TH OCTOBER

The Older Drivers Forum is holding their annual Older Drivers Awareness Week from 29th September – 4th October, with events and information drop in sessions being held across the county. 

These events are aimed at older drivers who want to stay driving safely for longer. They are free to attend and will be held at the following venues between 9:30am and 3pm:

• Monday 29th September – The Harlington Centre, Fleet
• Tuesday 30th September – Lyndhurst Community Centre
• Wednesday 1st October – West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton
• Thursday 2nd October – Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
• Friday 3rd October – The Discovery Centre, Winchester
• Saturday 4th October – Riverside Centre, Isle of Wight

For more information about these events or to find out what else the Older Drivers Forum can offer, please go to www.olderdriversforum.com.

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MINSTEAD OIL

Mike Hutton will be placing an Oil order this Wednesday 17th September based on requests received by 9.00am on that day. If you are prepared to accept the best price he can find, please say so with your request (minsteadoil@gmail.com).  Otherwise, please be prepared to answer an e-mail sent to you when he has the price and company. This is likely to be by 10am and he will need the answer by about 11am so he can get out after placing the order!

For the rest of the year he will be ordering every month – 15th October, 12th November and 3rd December. Dates for 2015 will be generated once Mike has his 2015 Diary in place but every month until Easter around and about the 15th.

Many thanks to Mike for doing this!

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

Tuesday September 16th, 7.30pm in church – Worship Mission team (Group) meeting.  Agendas available soon.

Wednesday Sept 17th, 7.15pm – Minstead Singers.  Planning for Harvest and beyond.

Thursday Sept 18th, 7.30pm  – Home Group.   Looking at Luke Chapter 13,.  All welcome.

Sunday Oct 5th, 9.30 Harvest Festival Service followed by a walk and Harvest Lunch.  Click here for further information. More details soon.

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

“OKTOBERFEST!!!*

Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th October

A fantastic weekend of live music, traditional German fare and of course plenty of beer with over 15 different lagers from around the world to try!!

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

JAZZ DURING THE SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

Those who remember Barney at the Village Hall may like to know that his son-in-law, Reuben Tafika, will be playing jazz every night from 7.30pm from Friday 12th September 2014 at The Captains Place Hotel, Southampton for the duration of the Southampton Boat Show.

EDITING TEAM BREAK

There will not be an eNewsletter next week, 22^nd September, as the editing team is taking a break!

We hope to back in business for 29^th September!

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VILLAGE FLOWER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SHOW SAT 6^TH SEPTEMBER

This year’s Show was another outstanding success thanks to all those who contributed exhibits and to all the hard work by the Committee and other helpers.

After a welcome by Chairman Mr Colin Payne, President Mr Peter Danby introduced Dr Julian Lewis MP who formally opened the Show and presented the Cups and Special Awards.  There were 553 entries with 145 of those in Div 4 (Young People) with 43 different children producing those 145 entries, amazing!  The Judges always rate the quality of the exhibits and are always surprised that a small village like Minstead can put on such a fabulous display.  The colours especially were spectacular from the moment you walked in the door.  In addition a great many teas were served and greatly enjoyed.

A special note of thanks goes to Mrs Janet Mitchell, Hon Secretary whose tireless efforts, knowledge and experience made the Show such a wonderful and memorable occasion.

 Well done everyone!

MINSTEAD HISTORY GROUP TUES 9^TH SEPT

In the Social Club from 8-10pm.

Nick Mellersh will talk about the history of the Mummers.

All welcome!

 WOW, WEDNESDAY, 10^TH SEPTEMBER, 2014

8 pm Green Room, Village Hall

“WRITERS IN THE NEW FOREST”- Speaker:  Georgina Babey

Talk, slides and readings featuring Captain Marryat’s  “Children of the New Forest”, Charles Kingsley, Mary Braddon, Lewis Carroll’s
“Alice in Wonderland”, Arthur Conan Doyle, Virginia Woolf and Vera Brittain

Lady visitors welcome – £3 to include refreshments.

 BEAT REPORT

See Beat report Aug14  for our area

HEDGES AND DITCHES REMINDER

This is a further reminder to all who own hedges and ditches along our roads that they are responsible for cutting them back and keeping them clear.

If hedges or ditches are badly neglected then the matter will be referred to Hampshire County Council who may ultimately carry out the necessary work and will pass the bill to the landowner. Even if ditches are outside the hedge their clearance is still the responsibility of the owner of the boundary.

 CLERANCE OF SCRUB AND SMALL TREES TO RESTORE THE LAWN ON OUR 3 GREENS

Over the next few weeks the Forestry Commission will be cutting back scrub and small tress on our Upper Green, Football Green and Shave Green to restore the lawn out to its proper boundary.

A RECORD OF WEDDINGS PAST

Michele Arkle is coordinating a photo album of weddings that have been performed at All Saints over the years and needs any contact details of couples who would be happy to contribute.

Anyone who wishes to contribute should contact Michele at Michele.arkle@yahoo.com or by phone 07779 962963 or 023 8081 1231.

 MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE – LEARN TO SEW

13th September 2014         9.30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

See the Study Centre website for further details

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

*THE GREAT MINSTEAD BAKE OFF*

We still have a lot of plates, trays, tins etc left over from the bake off, if they are not picked up in the next week they will be disposed of.  Also Tricia Olerenshaw and Michelle Arkle still need to pop into The Trusty and pick up their prizes!!

*THE TRUSTY SERVANT QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK FOR THE AUTUMN!*

The first quiz will take place at 8.30pm on Wednesday the 15th October with Quizmaster Duane Lewis taking the reins. All proceeds raised will be donated to Charlotte’s I Believe I Can Fund of Hope.  After this the quiz will take place on the third Wednesday of every month and we will be offering people the chance to take on and host the quiz themselves with all monies made on the evening being donated directly to their chosen charity. Anybody who is interested in hosting a quiz please call The Trusty on 02380812137, pop in, or email jenhoward24@hotmail.com.

*THE TRUSTY SERVANT PRESENTS OKTOBERFEST!!!*

Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th October

A fantastic weekend of live music, traditional German fare and of course plenty of beer with over 15 different lagers from around the world to try!!

*HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER*

The Trusty Servant and Junior Minstead will again be hosting their famous Halloween Spooktacular this year, with fancy dress and pumpkin carving competitions for both young and old, the super spooky disco and the monster BBQ, more details to come soon.

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

VILLAGE LUNCHES TO START AGAIN THIS AUTUMN

The monthly Village Lunches are back starting on Tuesday the 21st October at 12.30pm in the Trusty.

A small menu of dishes priced at £6.50 will be available for Minstead villagers.
Subsequent lunches will be on the third Tuesday of the month until April:
18th November
16th December
20th January
17th February
17th March
21st April

NEW FOREST WALKING FESTIVAL 18 OCTOBER TO 2^ND NOVEMBER

Led by the New Forest National Park Authority and partner organisations, the Walking Festival includes Wildlife Walks, History Hikes, Food Trails, Family Strolls and Activity Walks.

Most of the guided walks are accessible by public transport, and all walks are free or discounted if you arrive by bus, train, bike or on foot. Free minibuses will be provided for some walks which have no public transport links.

Walks are FREE or discounted if you arrive by bus, train, bike or on foot.

Limited spaces. Booking required.

Click here for further details or email walking:newforestnpa.gov.uk

See also the notice outside the Shop.

CAR PARK CLOSURES

The Forestry Commission has given notice of Forest Car parks that will be closing for the winter from the 3^rd November 2014 to 3^rd April 2015 This will include Hazel Hill, Minstead Road and Ocknell Pond.

See map below for the locations of other Car Park Closures.

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BEAT SURGERY 3^RD SEPTEMBER

At the Village Shop from 9.30am to 10.30am

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

 VILLAGE FRUIT, FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW SAT 6^TH SEPTEMBER

6 DAYS TO GO!!

Entry forms should be with the Hon Secretary not later than Wednesday 3 September 2014.

(Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Hon Secretary and fees can be paid on the morning of the Show).

2013 cup winners are asked to return cups to the Hon Secretary by

Wednesday 3^rd September 2014.

All donations of bottles/prizes for the Tombola will be very welcome!

Please hand in to the Village Shop.

Open to the Public from 2pm, teas from 3pm, prize giving 4.15pm, draws 4.45pm

so come along and enjoy the show!

See 2014 Flower Show Schedule for further information.

 MINSTEAD HISTORY GROUP TUES 9^TH SEPT

In the Social Club from 8-10pm.

Nick Mellersh will talk about the history of the Mummers.

All welcome!

WOW, WEDNESDAY, 10^TH SEPTEMBER, 2014

8 pm Green Room, Village Hall

“WRITERS IN THE NEW FOREST”- Speaker:  Georgina Babey

Talk, slides and readings featuring Captain Marryat’s  “Children of the New Forest”, Charles Kingsley, Mary Braddon, Lewis Carroll’s
“Alice in Wonderland”, Arthur Conan Doyle, Virginia Woolf and Vera Brittain

Lady visitors welcome – £3 to include refreshments.

 MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE – LEARN TO SEW

13th September 2014         9.30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

See the Study Centre website for further details

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

COPYTHORNE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY FRI 5^TH SEPT

There will be a joint Autumn Tones concert of music from a by-gone era given by the theatrical society and the Lockerley Silver Band at Copythorne Village Hall on Friday 5^th September  at 7 30 pm. Tickets cost £5 and can be reserved by phoning Sandra Dovey on 023 8081 3415.

See CATS Autumn Tones poster for further information.

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MESSAGE OF THE WEEK!

VILLAGE FRUIT, FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW SAT 6^TH SEPTEMBER

Our annual Fruit, Flower & Veg Show is less than 2 weeks away so if you haven’t yet filled in your entry form now is the time to do so!

Entry forms are at the end of the 2014 Flower Show Schedule and should be completed and forwarded to the Hon Secretary at the address shown or emailed to her at jm4mfs@btinternet.com not later than Wednesday 3 September 2014.

(Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Hon Secretary and fees can be paid on the morning of the Show).

There are classes for everyone, for children, for adults, for flower enthusiasts, for fruit & veg growers, for bakers & jam makers and for the young home craft enthusiast so have a bit of fun by joining in and see how well you can do!

More information is on the schedule so start planning your entries now!

All donations of bottles/prizes for the Tombola will be very welcome!

Please hand in to the Village Shop.

Open to the Public from 2pm, teas from 3pm, prize giving 4.15pm, draws 4.45pm

so come along and enjoy the show!

VILLAGE FETE 16^TH AUGUST

The final amount taken was £970.00.

A magnificent effort by all!

 ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

 MINSTEAD SOCIAL CLUB TREASURE HUNT SUNDAY 31^ST AUGUST

Follow the clues around Minstead Village along a route that takes an hour to an hour and a half.

Entry £1 per person for good fun for the whole family.

Register from 2pm, treasure hunt starts at 3pm, BBQ to follow from 5pm.

Prize presentation at 5.30pm for the winning three teams for both adults and children.

See MSC Treasure hunt poster 2014 for further information.

 BEAT SURGERY 3^RD SEPTEMBER

At the Village Shop from 9.30am to 10.30am

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

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions.

 COPYTHORNE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY FRI 5^TH SEPT

There will be a joint Autumn Tones concert of music from a by-gone era given by the theatrical society and the Lockerley Silver Band at Copythorne Village Hall on Friday 5^th September  at 7 30 pm. Tickets cost £5 and can be reserved by phoning Sandra Dovey on 023 8081 3415.

See CATS Autumn Tones poster for further information.

 MINSTEAD MAIL

A further reminder that the next edition of Minstead Mail is in the course of preparation and it will cover the period from September until the New Year.  If you wish to submit anything for inclusion please email it to minsteadpc@googlemail.com.

Many will know that the late Andrew Salanson gave his graphic design skills to help produce the highly professional looking Minstead Mail that we have all enjoyed in recent years.  His contribution will be sorely missed.

Thus we are looking for someone local with graphic design skills who may be able to help in future.  Anyone interested should contact us at minsteadpc@googlemail.com.

 A31 (AND LINK ROADS) CLOSURE 20-25^TH AUGUST

Since the last eNewsletter we have received an update from the Highways Agency Information Line (H.A.I.L.) who state that the works that will be undertaken during the period includes: the installation of over 50 new signs to the west bound carriageway; resurfacing at Verwood junction and at Rufus Stone; renewing white lining to both carriageways; repairs to accident damage site; drainage maintenance; sign cleaning; and works to the soft estate (verges).

With regards to when and where each section will be closed, please see below:

M27 Junction 2 to Ashley Heath Westbound will be closed 26^th, 27^th and 28^th August.

Ashley Heath to M27 Junction 2 Eastbound will be closed 1^st and 2^nd September.

Ringwood to Ashley Heath Westbound will be closed 8^th, 9^th and 10^th September.

For any other enquiries/queries please contact H.A.I.L. who are available 24 hours a day by phone: 0300 123 5000 or by email: ha_info@highways.gsi.gov.uk

 BOGUS COLD CALLERS

Residents should be aware of bogus cold callers claiming to be from Solent Green Deal and New Forest District Council
New Forest District Council has been made aware that several residents in the district have received cold calls from two individuals claiming to be working with the council on the Solent Green Deal scheme and asking for householders’ details. Reports so far have been from the Lyndhurst area. These individuals are not representing the council or Solent Green Deal. Neither the council nor Solent Green Deal use cold callers to promote schemes or services and all NFDC staff working on council business carry formal identification with them.
Residents who receive a cold call like this are asked to report it to the Police by telephoning 101.

 INCREASING PROBLEMS WITH BROADBAND

There seems to have been a growing number of problems with broadband in recent days, in particular with frequent losses of connection for short periods and abnormally low speeds (even for Minstead!), which may be related to work on the BT cabinet at the top of the village.

If you experience this sort of fault either with you broadband service or your landline you should call your Internet Service Provider or BT on 0800 111 4567 (landline) or 0330 123 4567 (mobile).

 THEFT OF COPPER EARTHING STRIPS

Our local police have asked all to be aware about  the theft of the copper earthing strips from electricity poles. The SSE carry out four yearly inspections and in 2014 they have found that a handful of the poles in the Forest have had their copper strips stolen, the most recent being in the Minstead area. Although the metal is of relatively low value it is an essential safety feature should there be any issues with the supply.

If you believe you have seen suspicious activity around electricity or telephone poles please ring the Police on 101.

 PHISHING AGAIN

NFDC have warned that there looks to be a new phishing email circulating at the moment.  It implies it’s from HMRC suggesting that you have a tax refund but HMRC have confirmed that they will never send out an email of this nature.  Please do not ‘Click here’ as it advises, it definitely does not take you to an HMRC site.  You are advised to delete the email as soon as possible.

In addition someone has been phished by a site called human-eyes.sakura.ne.jp  which appears to have obtained bank details and at first sight looks quite genuine.

You are advised to be very careful to check any website requesting sensitive personal details before entering any data whatsoever!

It may not be what it seems to be!

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