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VILLAGE FETE

Congratulations and thanks to Peter Bennett for organising this year’s highly successful Fete on Saturday and to all the helpers and stall holders involved for their hard work.

The first count shows an approximate take of £890.00.

A magnificent effort by all!

 Splat the Rat – one of the highlights!

 The Human Fruit Machine…

 …was a top crowd puller!

 Visit the village website for more photos!

And a special big ‘thank you’ from Sue Nicholson to all those who made cakes or other tasty treats for sale in the tea tent at the fete on Saturday and to those who helped with serving refreshments (Jan, Rachel, Berry and Annette). Also, thank you to Keith who generously donated his £10 prize for the highest score on the bagatelle game to the fete funds?

Next Years’ FÉTE will be on 15^th August 2015, probably mostly in support of “Help for Heroes”.

RESULTS OF THE GREAT MINSTEAD BAKE OFF WERE:

Victoria Sponge – Olivia Yarney

Fruit Cake – Michele Arkle

Any Other Cake – Marion Ashby

Savoury Pastry – Tricia Olerenshaw

Savoury Scone – Dawne Wakelin

The Great Minstead Showstopper – Victoria Chatwin

Children’s Cupcake Category-

1st- Finley Waud

2nd – Ruby Gibbons

3rd – Thomas Winter

Congratulations to all participants and many thanks to Jenny Howard for organising this great event!

(Plates, tins and tubs etc are all at The Trusty to be collected,)

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

Most of you will have already seen the notices but here is advice for those who have not, or those who need to hear it from us . . .

The Westbound carriageway of the A31 will be closed in stages nightly between 2200 and 0600 from 20^th to 25^th August 2014 between Junction 1 of M27 to A338 spur to Bournemouth.

Access from various roads in Minstead to A31 Westbound will not be available during these periods, signs have been and will be displayed for guidance.

Please consider alternative routings and the additional journey times that may be required as a result.

Please see this link (thank you Dom),  http://www.highways.gov.uk/news/press-releases/improved-signage-on-the-a31-near-ringwood-hampshire/

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 AN EVENING OF MUSIC 23^RD AUGUST

Back by popular request – Laura

Singing a mixture of 60s and 70s music, this popular artist is returning to the club.  7pm-11pm

Come and enjoy the music.

MINSTEAD SOCIAL CLUB TREASURE HUNT SUN 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 attached poster for further information.

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

Our annual Fruit, Flower & Veg Show is less than 4 weeks away so now is the time to give some serious thought to your entries this year!

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!

To find out more have a look at the 2014 Flower Show schedule which is attached and have a bit of fun by planning your entries now!

You also look at the Schedule by visiting the Village website.

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

Please hand in to the Village Shop.

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 5th 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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HEDGES AND DITCHES

We’ve had some complaints from locals who have been scratched by the ever lengthening tentacles of brambles and other vegetation that are creeping towards the centre of some of our roads!

So all who own hedges along our roads are reminded that they are responsible for cutting them back, keeping them clear for all passers-by and ensuring they are reasonably neat in appearance.  A city park we are not (yet) but it is only reasonable to provide a scratch free clear passage for all our road users.

The next couple of months is the normal time for doing this.

If hedges 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.

This also applies to ditches along boundaries.  Even if they are outside the hedge their clearance is still the responsibility of the owner of the boundary.

 MINSTEAD MAIL

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.

MINSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP TUES 12^TH AUG

From 8pm in the Social Club

Stephen Ings will talk about Poverty in Market Towns.

All welcome!

WOW (Women on Wednesday) AT MINSTEAD WALK WED 13^TH AUGUST

This Wednesday 13^th August there will be a walk led by Jackie Poulson (a Forest Ranger) followed by a pub supper.

(Lady guests welcome, for more details contact tricia@olorenshaw.com)

VILLAGE ANNUAL FETE AND BEER FESTIVAL SAT 16^TH AUGUST

The 5 day forecast is looking good so get planning for a bumper weekend at the Village Annual Fete, Bake Off and Trusty Beer Festival!

See below for details.

*ANNUAL FETE*

Saturday 16^th August 12noon to 4pm on the Green

Games & competitions galore!!

Name the teddy tombola    tea tent    crazy golf   coconut shy  books

Higher lower game    raffles    stalls

Water to wine draw      splat the rat  bagatelle     village shop open

Donations of bottles/prizes for the Tombola should be left at the shop or delivered to Alison McGhee at Cauldrons Bull Lane – Sue Nicholson would like cakes for the tea tent delivered to her on the Friday at Dunbridge Cottage or on the morning at the tea tent.

See 2014 Village Fete flyer for further information

*THE GREAT MINSTEAD BAKE OFF!*

Saturday 16^th August

at the Village Fete on the green.

The Great British Bake Off has arrived in Minstead and it is your chance to show off your finest baking skills.  There are categories ranging from the Children’s New Forest Cupcake challenge to the Adult Scones, Pastries and Cake sections through to the Great Minstead Bake Off My Minstead Showstopper!

Fantastic prizes to be won and the My Minstead Bake Off Cup will go to the Showstopper Category.

Please see Bake Off Poster for further details and use Entry Form The Great Minstead Bake Off to join in!

*TRUSTY SERVANT BEER FESTIVAL WEEKEND*

Lots of local ales to choose from and a BBQ and hog roast all weekend.

Friday 15^th August

Live music from 8.30pm with The Plonkers

Saturday 16^th August

Family Fun Day, Village Fete, The Great Minstead Bake Off, Punch and Judy, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Live Music All Day

Sunday 17^th August

Forest’s Got Talent Grand final, a fantastic final full of amazing talent….who will win £1000???

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

POPPY PICNIC SUNDAY 17^TH AUGUST

On the green beside the Church in Emery Down

Live music from 6pm

Make a picnic, bring your family, friends (and pets)to celebrate our community, the church (inside if it rains) and the Royal British Legion

Part of the regular Christ Church ‘Sunday at Six’ events

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 AN EVENING OF MUSIC 23^RD AUGUST

Back by popular request – Laura

Singing a mixture of 60s and 70s music, this popular artist is returning to the club.  7pm-11pm

Come and enjoy the music.

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

Our annual Fruit, Flower & Veg Show is less than 4 weeks away so now is the time to give some serious thought to your entries this year!

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!

To find out more have a look at the 2014 Flower Show Schedule and have a bit of fun by planning your entries now!

HEADS UP FOR THE MINSTEAD VILLAGE WALK 5TH OCTOBER

Join us for the inaugural Minstead Village Walk leaving from All Saints Church, Minstead at 10.45am following the service.

We will walk along the public footpath from the church to the Ford and continue to the large gate on the corner near ‘Muffins’.  Minstead Manor Estate will arrange a guided walk in the grounds returning to the gate approximately 1 hour later, then back to the church.  Stout footwear is recommended, dogs are permitted if on leads and all litter to be taken home.

A donation via the church ‘Yellow’ envelope would be appreciated of £2.00 per adult.  All monies to be donated to the 5-4-50 fundraising.  For safety reasons only 50 people will be permitted on the walk.
For further details and to register your place please contact Pauline Roberts, Woodside, telephone 811745, or email bb.roberts@btinternet.com

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COMMEMORATING THE OUTBREAK OF WORLD WAR 1

War was declared at 11pm on 4^th August 1914.

Some may like to know that there will be a national #LightsOut from 10pm to 11pm this Monday 4^th August.  If you wish to know more visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/take-part-in-lightsout.

In addition there will be special services at local war memorials on Monday night August 4th 2014 as follows:

10pm sharp—The Lych Gate, Emery Down

10.45pm sharp—Bolton’s Bench, Lyndhurst

Posters are in the church porch and at Minstead Shop

 BEAT SURGERY WED 6^TH AUG

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

9.30-10.30am at the Village Shop.

 BEAT REPORT

See Beat report Jul14.

 INCIDENT REPORTING CONTACT LIST

See Beat contact list Jul14 for details of the various partner agencies who deal with incidents that are often reported via the police. By contacting the agency directly you will enable them to gain better details of the issue and may result in a more effective response.

This is a useful list and well worth keeping handy.  It can also be accessed on the Village website by visiting http://test.minstead.org.uk/police/

A MESSAGE FROM MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST

The Minstead Training Trust would like to thank everyone who attended their Summer Fete on Saturday 19^th July.  It was a great success, raising over £4,000 for the charity.  The threatened thunder showers held off and the sun shone, the band played and the cream teas were eaten. All in all, a lovely event supported by lovely people!

Thank you!

MINSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP TUES 12^TH AUG

From 8pm in the Social Club

All welcome

WOW (Women on Wednesday) AT MINSTEAD WALK WED 13^TH AUGUST

On Wednesday 13^th August there will be a walk led by Jackie Poulson (a Forest Ranger) followed by a pub supper.

(Lady guests welcome, for more details contact tricia@olorenshaw.com)

VILLAGE ANNUAL FETE AND BEER FESTIVAL SAT 16^TH AUGUST

The Annual Fete and Trusty Beer Festival is coming up in less than 2 weeks so keep your diaries clear for a bumper day out!

See 2014 Village Fete flyer for further information.

Donations of cakes to the tea tent are always welcome

See below for details about the Great Minstead Bake Off.

Donations of bottles/prizes for the Tombola should be left at the shop or delivered to Alison McGhee at Cauldrons Bull Lane – Sue Nicholson would like cakes for the tea tent delivered to her on the Friday at Dunbridge Cottage or on the morning at the tea tent.

 THE GREAT MINSTEAD BAKE OFF

Saturday 16^th August at the Village Fete on the green.

The Great British Bake Off has arrived in Minstead and it is your chance to show off your finest baking skills.  There are categories ranging from the Children’s New Forest Cupcake challenge to the Adult Scones, Pastries and Cake sections through to the Great Minstead Bake Off My Minstead Showstopper!

Fantastic prizes to be won and the My Minstead Bake Off Cup will go to the Showstopper Category.

Please see Bake Off Poster for further details and Entry Form The Great Minstead Bake Off to take part.

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

The Trusty Servant Annual Beer Festival Weekend

Friday 15^th August – Live music from 8.30pm with The Plonkers

Saturday 16^th August – Family Fun Day, Village Fete, The Great Minstead Bake Off, Punch and Judy, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Live Music All Day

Sunday 17^th August – Forest’s Got Talent Grand final, a fantastic final full of amazing talent….who will win £1000???

Lots of local ales to choose from and a BBQ and hog roast all weekend.

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

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 SUN 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.

   LYNDHURST NEIGHBOURCARE

(including Minstead, Emery Down, Bank & Brook)

Lyndhurst Neighbourcare drivers provide a valuable service to help people without family or friends available, to attend surgery, dental or hospital appointments.  We also enable people to do essential shopping, banking or other necessary errands.

WILL YOU HELP US TO KEEP THIS SERVICE RUNNING?

Just an hour or two of your time per month could help someone who needs this service.

You don’t have to commit a regular time, and you can refuse any job if it is not convenient. Our drivers really enjoy meeting the people they drive and your driving expenses are paid.

If you would like to join our team of drivers*, to help in any other way, or just to make enquiries, please phone our Voicemail service on 0845 0945 818 and we will get back to you.

Mary Sterry, Chairman, Lyndhurst Neighbourcare

(*Subject to DBS checks)

 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 5th 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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 BEAT SURGERY WED 6^TH AUG

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

9.30-10.30am at the Village Shop

 MINSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP TUES 12^TH AUG

From 8pm in the Social Club

All welcome

WOW (Women on Wednesday) AT MINSTEAD WALK WED 13^TH AUGUST

On Wednesday 13^th August there will be a walk led by Jackie Poulson (a Forest Ranger) followed by a pub supper.

(Lady guests welcome, for more details contact tricia@olorenshaw.com)

 VILLAGE ANNUAL FETE AND BEER FESTIVAL SAT 16^TH AUGUST

The annual Fete and Trusty Beer Festival is coming up in less than 4 weeks so keep your diaries clear for a bumper day out!

See 2014 Village Fete flyer for further information.

Donations of cakes to the tea tent are always welcome and details of the Great Minstead Bake Off will follow next week.

Donations of bottles/prizes for the Tombola should be left at the shop or delivered to Alison McGhee at Cauldrons Bull Lane – Sue Nicholson would like cakes for the tea tent delivered to her on the Friday at Dunbridge Cottage or on the morning at the tea tent.

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

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

 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 SUN 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.

   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 5th 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.

 LEARN TO MASTER A COMPUTER, TABLET, IPAD OR SMARTPHONE

What can you do with it?     What can it do for you?

Individual tuition, one hour a week.

Because we use one-to-one learning, your course teaches the things that you want to learn at the speed that you are comfortable with. You can bring your own machine.

The courses run on Thursdays throughout the year in Lyndhurst library. There are vacancies on the register now!

Charity-run course asking only £4 donation a session

For more details ring: Bobbie on 01590 642817

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PICTURES OF JULY

Roe Deer breakfast (with thanks to Marian Young’s garden)       

Cricket on Football Green

SUMMER SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC AT THE SHOP 27^TH JULY

Come and relax to a range of music from the 20s to the present day with the Empty Frets.

Two ukuleles and a stand up bass (with the odd banjo attack!).

Enjoy a cuppa or maybe treat yourself to a cream tea.

All donations in aid of Oakhaven Hospice.

From 2pm.

For more details ask in the Shop.

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

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

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.

WOW (Women on Wednesday) AT MINSTEAD WALK 13^TH AUGUST

On Wednesday 13^th August there will be a walk led by Jackie Poulson (a Forest Ranger) followed by a pub supper.

(Lady guests welcome, for more details contact tricia@olorenshaw.com)

 VILLAGE ANNUAL FETE AND BEER FESTIVAL SAT 16^TH AUGUST

The annual Fete and Trusty Beer Festival is coming up in less than 4 weeks so keep your diaries clear for a bumper day out!

See 2014 Village Fete flyer for further information.

Donations of cakes to the tea tent are always welcome and details of the Great Minstead Bake Off will follow next week.

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To keep up to date with events visit http://test.minstead.org.uk/news/events/

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For past copies of eNewsletters visit http://test.minstead.org.uk/news/enewsletter/

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For further information about organisations, amenities and organisations in Minstead visit

http://test.minstead.org.uk

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MINSTEAD OIL

Requests for Oil this month should be made to minsteadoil@gmail.com by 9am this Wednesday 16^th July.  Please include with your request a statement that you will accept the best price Mike Hutton can get if this is the case.  If you need to confirm your request after notification of the price and company, please be prepared to respond quickly to an e-mail telling you these details on the Wednesday morning and in any case before 11am.

(The one request so far received on 29th June for this month has been recorded!)

MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST SUMMER FETE 19^TH JULY

The Minstead Training Trust is holding a Summer Fete in the grounds of Minstead Lodge on 19 July 2014 from 12noon to 4 pm.

There will be lots of fun with stalls and games, including bric a brac, cake stalls, bouncy castle, fancy dress competition and lots more.

See Training Trust Fete 2014 for further information.

MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE OPEN DAY 19^TH JULY

12.30-4.30pm

A day of delights where there will be lots of activities, spinning, weaving, stalls and lots of cake!

Folks old and new….come and share the magic of Minstead.  Parents can be guided by their children to the places where they have dug, squidged, plucked, slept, sheeped or chickened.

March the Miz-Maze, bring a picnic and eat our cake.

Wear your badge if you have one!

There will be a small entrance charge of £3 per family to help with the centre funds.

See website for further information.

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

Sunday 20^th July Summer BBQ for Cancer Research UK 3pm-6pm

Live music with Nigel Revill, fantastic raffle, fun BBQ quiz

All proceeds go to Cancer Research

A perfect way to spend a summer afternoon

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

 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.

SUMMER SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC AT THE SHOP 27^TH JULY

Come and relax to a range of music from the 20s to the present day with the Empty Frets.

Two ukuleles and a stand up bass (with the odd banjo attack!).

Enjoy a cuppa or maybe treat yourself to a cream tea.

All donations in aid of Oakhaven Hospice.

From 2pm.

For more details ask in the Shop.

SECURITY AND DATA PROTECTION

You may have noticed that the locks had been removed from the paper and cardboard recycling bins at the Village Hall.

Unfortunately this could permit unwarranted access to the contents of what may have been considered to be a relatively secure method of disposal.  We consider that this could be a breach of our privacy and NFDC have agreed that the locks should be replaced forthwith, indeed they may already be in place.

Please be reminded of the principles of data protection that prevail nowadays and be sure to dispose of any sensitive or protected data securely.  Such things as letters, lists, bills, invoices, statements etc containing addresses, telephone numbers, account numbers, personal data and so on (whether yours or someone else’s) should be shredded before disposal.

Shredded paper may not be put out with your normal domestic recycling (the clear sack), but should be put in those paper & cardboard recycling bins at the hall (and elsewhere).  It may also be composted at your own home.

SUPERFAST BROADBAND UPDATE

Earlier advice from HCC’S Broadband guru, Glenn Peacey, was wrong he says, and our expected activation period should have been between April and September 2014. Matters are proceeding according to this plan now though there are still some technical issues to be resolved – including completion of the “spine” between Southampton and Romsey (our feed will be from this) and actually “cabling” up the A31 to Cabinet 1 (this may involve closing the A31 W for periods of time with associated problems). Additional funds have been allocated to provide Superfast to more of our properties (ie those outside the initial 1.5-2km from Cabinet 1), probably by 2017, and we are looking at some form of matchfunding or “grant” from HCC towards individuals’ cost of achieving connection outside even this initiative.

We shall keep you updated with any further information as and when this becomes available.

HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE HCC CONSULTATION

Hampshire County Council is reviewing its household waste recycling centre (HWRC) service and wants your feedback on how it can continue to deliver a service that meets the needs of Hampshire residents and represents good value for money for the council taxpayer.

If you don’t currently use the sites, HCC would still like to hear your views in case there is anything it could do to make the service more accessible to you in the future. HCC welcomes any feedback from local businesses, charitable or community organisations and anyone else with an interest in the service.

To find out more and to complete a survey visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/hwrc-consultation.htm

Paper copies are also available from local council offices and libraries – or call Hantsdirect on: 0845 603 5634 to request one.

The consultation closes on Friday 22 August 2014.

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HISTORY GROUP

The next meeting will be at 8pm on Tuesday 8^th July in the Social Club.

Stephen Ings will talk about Methodists.

All welcome!

WOW (Women on Wednesday) AT MINSTEAD

On Wednesday 9^TH July at 7.30 pm an American Supper

 (sorry, pre-arranged so members only)

On Wednesday 13^th August a walk led by Jackie Poulson (a Forest Ranger) followed by a pub lunch

(Lady guests welcome, for more details contact tricia@olorenshaw.com)

MINSTEAD GOLF DAY 9^th JULY

Good luck to all Minstead Golfers for a fine day and very enjoyable 19^th!

JUNE BEAT REPORT

See Beat report June14 for the latest police report for our area.

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

Sunday 20^th July Summer BBQ for Cancer Research UK 3pm-6pm

Live music with Nigel Revill, fantastic raffle, fun BBQ quiz

All proceeds go to Cancer Research

A perfect way to spend a summer afternoon

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

 MINSTEAD OIL

Requests for Oil this month should be made to minsteadoil@gmail.com by 9am Wednesday 16^th July.  Please include with your request a statement that you will accept the best price Mike Hutton can get if this is the case.  If you need to confirm your request after notification of the price and company, please be prepared to respond quickly to an e-mail telling you these details on the Wednesday morning and in any case before 11am.

(The one request so far received on 29th June for this month has been recorded!)

MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST SUMMER FETE 19^TH JULY

The Minstead Training Trust is holding a Summer Fete in the grounds of Minstead Lodge on 19 July 2014 from 12noon to 4 pm.

There will be lots of fun with stalls and games, including bric a brac, cake stalls, bouncy castle, fancy dress competition and lots more.

See Training Trust Fete 2014 for further information.

 MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE OPEN DAY 19^TH JULY

12.30-4.30pm

A day of delights where there will be lots of activities, spinning, weaving, stalls and lots of cake!

Folks old and new….come and share the magic of Minstead.  Parents can be guided by their children to the places where they have dug, squidged, plucked, slept, sheeped or chickened.

March the Miz-Maze, bring a picnic and eat our cake.

Wear your badge if you have one!

There will be a small entrance charge of £3 per family to help with the centre funds.

See website for further information.

 ‘OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR’

Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society will present three performances of ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 19^th July and 7.30pm on Saturday 26^th July.

See Oh! What a Lovely Warfor further information.

SUMMER SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC AT THE SHOP 27^TH JULY

Come and relax to a range of music from the 20s to the present day with the Empty Frets.

Two ukuleles and a stand up bass (with the odd banjo attack!).

Enjoy a cuppa or maybe treat yourself to a cream tea.

All donations in aid of Oakhaven Hospice.

From 2pm.

For more details ask in the Shop.

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ARMED FORCES DAY 28^TH JUNE

The Armed Forces Day Flag was hoisted by the War Memorial on Minstead Village green by the Chairman of the Parish Council, Cllr Bill Andrews.  A number of parishioners were present.  Cllr Andrews thanked everyone for attending, said that all are very proud of the Armed Forces and that the day gave people across the nation the opportunity to show their appreciation and respect for the military and all they do, including the sacrifices they make for their country.  The Village flies this flag to show its respect, gratitude and support.

 BEAT SURGERY

The next Beat Surgery will be outside the Village Shop this Wednesday 2^nd July from 0930-1030.

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

CAR PARK THIEVES

Further to the recent car thefts locally, the Police have a supply of laminated cards to display in car windows stating that no valuables have been left in the vehicle.  There are stocks of these held at Minstead Village Shop & Bramshaw Stores and they can also provide them to anyone who contacts them on 101 or at fordingbridge.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.

 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

*Friday 4th July*

The Trusty Servant Independence Day All American Barn Bop

A good ole knees up in the barn with Live Music from The Doghouse Boat Boys and real American Fare on the menu!

American theme fancy dress optional!

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

 HISTORY GROUP

The next meeting will be at 8pm on Tuesday 8^th July in the Social Club.

All welcome!

MINSTEAD GOLF DAY 9^th JULY

Each year the golfers in Minstead have a golf day which this year will be held at Paulton’s Golf Centre on 9 July.  This is followed by a meal for players and partners at a local restaurant in the evening.
Precise details, playing format and costs have yet to be finalised but if you are a golfer, not already included on the mailing list and wish to be kept informed as plans develop then please email Tim Holt on timholt999@btinternet.com.

MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST SUMMER FETE 19^TH JULY

The Minstead Training Trust is holding a Summer Fete in the grounds of Minstead Lodge on 19 July 2014 from 12noon to 4 pm.

There will be lots of fun with stalls and games, including bric a brac, cake stalls, bouncy castle, fancy dress competition and lots more.

See Training Trust Fete 2014 for further information.

 MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE OPEN DAY 19^TH JULY

12.30-4.30pm

A day of delights where there will be lots of activities, spinning, weaving, stalls and lots of cake!

Folks old and new….come and share the magic of Minstead.  Parents can be guided by their children to the places where they have dug, squidged, plucked, slept, sheeped or chickened.

March the Miz-Maze, bring a picnic and eat our cake.

Wear your badge if you have one!

There will be a small entrance charge of £3 per family to help with the centre funds.

See website for further information.

VILLAGE FLOWER SHOW SAT 6^TH SEPTEMBER

Although the Fruit, Flower & Veg Show is still a several weeks away it is never too soon to start thinking about your exhibits this year!

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.

To find out more have a look at 2014 Flower Show Schedule and have a bit of fun by planning your entries now!

 ‘OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR’

Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society will present three performances of ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 19^th July and 7.30pm on Saturday 26^th July.

See Oh! What a Lovely War for further information.

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IT’S BEEN A WONDERFUL JUNE FOR ROSES!

ARMED FORCES DAY SAT 28^TH JUNE

Please support Armed Forces Day and join the Parish Council Chairman who will raise the Armed Forces Day Flag at 0900 next Saturday 28th June for the week.

To find out more about Armed Forces Day and for events in our area visit

http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/

 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.

Of special note is the Special service of Worship and Music focussing on the 716 Company RASC Airborne (Light) next Sun June 29th, (a “fifth” Sunday) at 10.30am

BEAT SURGERY

The next Beat Surgery will be outside the Village Shop on Wednesday 2^nd July from 0930-1030.

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

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

*Friday 4th July*

The Trusty Servant Independence Day All American Barn Bop

A good ole knees up in the barn with Live Music from The Doghouse Boat Boys and real American Fare on the menu!

American theme fancy dress optional!

*Friday 18^th July*

The Trusty local awards night!

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

 HISTORY GROUP

The next meeting will be at 8pm on Tuesday 8^th July in the Social Club.

All welcome!

MINSTEAD GOLF DAY 9^th JULY

Each year the golfers in Minstead have a golf day which this year will be held at Paulton’s Golf Centre on 9 July.  This is followed by a meal for players and partners at a local restaurant in the evening.
Precise details, playing format and costs have yet to be finalised but if you are a golfer, not already included on the mailing list and wish to be kept informed as plans develop then please email Tim Holt on timholt999@btinternet.com.

 MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST SUMMER FETE 19^TH JULY

The Minstead Training Trust is holding a Summer Fete in the grounds of Minstead Lodge on 19 July 2014 from 12noon to 4 pm.

There will be lots of fun with stalls and games, including bric a brac, cake stalls, bouncy castle, fancy dress competition and lots more.

See Training Trust Fete 2014 for further information.

 MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE OPEN DAY 19^TH JULY

12.30-4.30pm

A day of delights where there will be lots of activities, spinning, weaving, stalls and lots of cake!

Folks old and new….come and share the magic of Minstead.  Parents can be guided by their children to the places where they have dug, squidged, plucked, slept, sheeped or chickened.

March the Miz-Maze, bring a picnic and eat our cake.

Wear your badge if you have one!

There will be a small entrance charge of £3 per family to help with the centre funds.

See website for further information.

 ‘OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR’

Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society will present three performances of ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 19^th July and 7.30pm on Saturday 26^th July.

See Oh! What a Lovely War poster for further information.

NUISANCE BONFIRES & GARDEN WASTE DISPOSAL

This is a further 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.

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CAR PARK THIEVES – ANDREW’S MARE

Thieves have been operating recently at Andrew’s Mare car park. In one case a rear windscreen was smashed even though there was nothing whatsoever in the car and there has been another similar incident.

The Police have been informed and will hopefully keep an eye out but obviously cannot be there the whole time.

A notice in your windscreen stating that nothing valuable has been left inside might help prevent such occurrences but is not, of course, foolproof!

If you see anything or anyone suspicious you should ring the Police immediately on 101.

If you see a crime actually being carried out ring 999.

TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

*20th-22nd June Annual Sausage and Cider Festival!*

With live music with Flat Foot Sam on Friday night and a MIDSUMMER MEGA MUSIC MADNESS DAY on Saturday with nearly 12 hours of live music to celebrate the longest day!

And on Sunday Heat 3 of Forest’s Got Talent 2014.

*Friday 4th July*

The Trusty Servant Independence Day All American Barn Bop

A good ole knees up in the barn with Live Music from The Doghouse Boat Boys and real American Fare on the menu!

American theme fancy dress optional!

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

  MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE

Summer Solstice Circle Dancing Sat 21^st June

Click here for further information.

 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.

ARMED FORCES DAY SAT 28^TH JUNE

Please support Armed Forces Day and join the Parish Council Chairman who will raise the Armed Forces Day Flag at 0900 Saturday 28th June for the week.

To find out more about Armed forces Day and for events in our area visit

http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/

MINSTEAD GOLF DAY 9^th JULY

Each year the golfers in Minstead have a golf day which this year will be held at Paulton’s Golf Centre on 9 July.  This is followed by a meal for players and partners at a local restaurant in the evening.
Precise details, playing format and costs have yet to be finalised but if you are a golfer, not already included on the mailing list and wish to be kept informed as plans develop then please email Tim Holt on timholt999@btinternet.com.

 MINSTEAD TRAINING TRUST SUMMER FETE 19^TH JULY

The Minstead Training Trust is holding a Summer Fete in the grounds of Minstead Lodge on 19 July 2014 from 12noon to 4 pm.

There will be lots of fun with stalls and games, including bric a brac, cake stalls , bouncy castle, fancy dress competition and lots more.

See  Training Trust Fete 2014 for further information.

 ‘OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR’

Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society will present three performances of ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 19^th July and 7.30pm on Saturday 26^th July.

See Oh! What a Lovely War for further information.

 SHEDS AND CATS

A Parishioner asks if we could remind people to check inside sheds, garages etc before closing them for a time to ensure that inquisitive cats are not inadvertently trapped inside.
Hers came home after being missing for more than 24hrs extremely hungry and tired but clean and unruffled, and she suspects that it might have been so trapped.

POLICE STATION FRONT OFFICE OPENING TIMES

As from 23^rd June there will be some changes to Police Station front office opening times.

From that date the front office in Totton will close but there will be a new front office in Lyndhurst which will open as follows:

Monday 10am – 3pm (closed 11.30am – 12.15pm)
Wednesday 1pm – 6pm (closed 2pm – 2.45pm)
Saturday 10am – 4pm (closed 1pm – 1.45pm)
(closed all day on Bank Holidays)

For further information about other front office opening times visit the

Hampshire Constabulary website.

 CHANGES TO THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM

Over the summer, all New Forest District Council residents will receive a letter telling them about the biggest change to the electoral registration system in nearly 100 years.

See Electoral registration system changes summer 14 for full news release.

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