AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD – FEBRUARY 2018
Parish Council 5^th Feb at 7:30pm Danby Room
How we used to Live 6^th February Emery Down & Bank Village Hall
Made in Cornwall 9 & 10^th Feb at 7.30pm, St Michaels, Lyndhurst
Minstead History Group 13^th February at 8pm Social Club
Furzey Gardens Gallery & Gift Shop re-opens 10^th February, and Half Term Events (see below)
Valentines Day 14^th February at the Trusty and Village shop (see below)
Village Lunch 20^th February at 1230 Trusty Servant Inn
Minstead Players Play reading 21^st February at 8pm Deerhurst, Pinkney Lane, Lyndhurst
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For further information click the links above, visit the Village website and follow us on Facebook

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH
See Parish & Benefice Notices to find out about services and to read the latest church notices.  Follow All Saints Church on Facebook and visit the Benefice website for more information.

Escape to the Country
The episode of Escape to the Country that was filmed in and about Minstead will be aired on BBC1 at 3pm on Tuesday 6^th February. Additionally, you will be able to watch the episode on BBC iPlayer for 30 days after it has first been aired.

HOW WE USED TO LIVE
“It shouldn’t happen to a New Forest Pony or a Vicar”
By Reverend Peter Murphy
Tuesday 6 February 2018 at 7.30 pm
The experiences of a vicar and his New Forest Pony.
Venue: Emery Down and Bank Village Hall
Entrance: £3 on the door.  Refreshments available.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH – BELL TOWER FUND RAISER
To raise funds towards the £48,000 needed for All Saints Church Bell Tower Fund, Nigel Pascoe has offered to donate the proceeds from the premiere of his latest play.
“Made in Cornwall” is a dramatic story about society’s interaction with mental health, prejudice and passion.
Many of the cast and back stage have worked with the playwright before –
Michele Arkle, Vic Milne, Jack Barnett, Ingrid Bond, Mary Hyde, David Balfour, Bill Andrews, George Dibben, Stevie Parker, Emma Davis, Bill Walsh, Alistair Banks, Steve Cattell, Andy Bennett, Sylvia Dibben and Helen Bennett.  All are or have been associated with one or more of Minstead Players or Lyndhurst Drama Society or one of the Churches in the Benefice.
Departing from tradition, the play will be performed as a Radio Production at St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst at 7.30 pm on Friday 9^th and Saturday 10^th February.
Tickets £5 each are available at Minstead Village Shop and Costa Coffee in Lyndhurst.
All proceeds including a raffle on the night will be given to All Saints Church Bell Tower appeal.
PLEASE COME to be ENTERTAINED and to SUPPORT OUR CHURCH
Further information:
Sylvia Dibben,  Producer
sylvia@dibben.net  023 8081 2967

Silent Auction 
Two pictures and a bowl have been donated to All Saints church Minstead for the express purpose of raising money for the church. We need to replenish the reserves as the repairs to the tower have seriously depleted the funds that maintain the fabric in good repair.
We intend to run a silent auction for these three items, the result will be revealed on Saturday 10th February at the performance of ‘Made in Cornwall’ by Nigel Pascoe in St Michaels and All Angels church Lyndhurst.

The items were displayed in Minstead Village Shop on Saturday 3^rd February, and will be at both performances of the play on 9^th and 10^th February.
If you wish to make an offer you may leave your envelope at the shop or at one of the performances. Your envelope must contain your name, contact number, identification of the item you are bidding for and the amount. Please mark envelope with Silent Auction.
If you wish to view these at any other time please contact Helen Bennett on
023 8081 2358.

[CAUTION – The linked pictures below may be quite large & may take a while to download]
The bowl is marked with Mason’s patent Firestone, Mandalay, England, and it was donated by the late Veronica Collins.

The pen and ink is entitled :
Little Harbour Mevagissey, pen and ink print on art paper by Peter Sey , Milford on Sea

The painting of Minstead Church is an original watercolour by Gervase A. Gregory, dated Feb 1990. This was donated by Timothy Boulton who once owned and ran the village shop. (There is some discolouration on the picture mount)

There will also be a Raffle at the play and Sylvie Dibben (023 8081 2967) would be most grateful to receive donations of prizes towards this.

What’s on at the Trusty in February
14th February – Valentine’s Day..
Treat your loved one to a gorgeous meal for two. Book now and receive a free glass of prosecco!

19th February – Local produce week – The Trusty’s fabulous team of chefs have carefully designed a menu using ingredients sourced as locally as possible!!

Call Laura or Leigh to book 02380812137

Minstead Players Play Reading
Minstead Players would like to invite you  to the next play reading  on Wednesday 21st February 2018 at 8pm at Deerhurst, Pinkney Lane Lyndhurst Hants SO43 7FE
This is an opportunity for us to read plays that we may perform in future. Attendance at the play reading is a chance to get together, read a play with a drink and some nibbles. There is no obligation to be in any future productions.
Please let us know if you intend to come via email: Helen.bennett160@yahoo.com

MINSTEAD VILLAGE SHOP
Valentines Breakfast – Wednesday 14th February
Join us for Valentines Day. Breakfast/Brunch served from 8am.
Dishes to include New Forest Smoked Trout with Scrambled Eggs and Sourdough, French Pancakes, Poached Egg and Avocado on Sourdough, Sausage Sandwich and a Full English.
We were fully booked last year so please book early!

Owl Experience Day – Thursday 15th February
A wonderful opportunity to meet and greet a Barn Owl & a Tawny Owl. Hold one of these majestic birds under the expert tuition of their handler, Mick. Learn about their history and habitats here in the New Forest. The birds will be in the shop throughout the day for you to meet.
We are holding two special workshops that you can attend for a more detailed insight to these birds and experience handling them.
Workshops 11:30-12pm and 2:30-3pm. £3 per person – maximum of 15.

To book either of the above events please email heidi@minsteadvillage.com or call the shop on 02380813134.

FURZEY GARDENS New Season EARLY 2018 EVENTS
The Gallery Gift and Coffee Shop re-opens at Furzey Gardens on
Saturday 10th February, 10am – 4pm. Don’t forget, you don’t need to visit the gardens to enjoy a drink or some lunch. We look forward to welcoming you.

Half Term Fun at Furzey Gardens: Decorate a Fairy Door or Castle
Monday 12th -16th February and 19th – 23rd February
Children can get creative in the bug barn at Furzey Gardens and decorate a fairy door or castle door. Tickets £3.50 when bought in advance, or £4 on the day  https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/half-term-fun-decorate-a-fairy-or-castle-door

Love that Wedding Show at Minstead Lodge
Sunday 18th February, 11am – 3pm
Join us at Minstead Lodge where we are hosting a Love That Wedding Show. Come and meet lots of local suppliers and chat through your wedding plans.
https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/love-that-wedding-show

Local Residents’ Day at Furzey Gardens
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th February
Free entry to SO43 residents to celebrate the start of a New Year at Furzey Gardens and meet some of the Furzey Team. Just bring along a proof of address in the SO43 postcode to take advantage of the free entry. https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/local-residents-day-free-entry-for-so43-postcodes

Treat your mum at Furzey Gardens
Monday 5th March – Friday 16th March
Book a Furzey-licious special cream tea to treat your mum in celebration of Mothers Day https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/treat-your-mum-2018

Dixieland Jazz & Supper, 7pm at Minstead Lodge
Friday 23rd March, 7pm
Join us for a night of crazy rhythm and good ole fashioned Ragtime. Tickets are just £35 and include an American Dixie inspired 2 course hot Buffet. All proceeds raised at the evening will go towards the work of Minstead Trust.
https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/dixieland-jazz-supper

OTHER NEWS
On Saturday 27^th January 2018 between 20:00 and 21:00 a vehicle parked outside 2, Seamans Cottages was scraped and covered in mud on the back drivers side probably by another passing vehicle.  If any residents have a CCTV that points onto Seamans Lane, that could help in identifying the source of this damage.  The owner is pretty sure it was the only vehicle to go down the lane during that time, and thinks the vehicle came from the A31 end and continued down the lane.  Can someone help?
If you can help in this way, please contact the editor of this newsletter through minsteadpc@gmail.com
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The found Spaniel reported during the week had to be put to sleep as it was seriously ill with a large, inoperable tumour.
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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD FEB 2018

Litterpick 2^nd February at 10am from Andrews Mare carpark

Village Quiz Friday 2nd February 7pm Village Hall

Kidnapped at Christmas Sat 3 Feb at 2 and 7 pm, Sun 4 at 2pm

Parish Council 5^th Feb at 7:30pm Danby Room

Made in Cornwall 9 & 10^th Feb at 7.30pm, St Michaels, Lyndhurst

Minstead History Group 13^th February at 8pm Social Club

Village Lunch 20^th February at 1230 Trusty Servant Inn

Minstead Players Play reading 21^st February at 8pmDeerhurst, Pinkney Lane, Lyndhurst

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For further information click on the links above, visit the Village website and follow us on Facebook

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The Childrens Society Collection

Thank you to everyone for generously donating to the Children’s Society over the Christmas period. We raised a total of £201.35p. from performances of the Mummers  and from Carols on the Green.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See Parish & Benefice Notices to find out about services and to read the latest church notices.  Follow All Saints Church on Facebook and visit the Benefice website for more information.

VILLAGE QUIZ

Last chance to book a table for the village quiz – only a few spaces left! Contact zebe.harris@hants.gov.uk

LITTERPICK

The recent litterpick was cancelled due to bad weather and has been rescheduled for Friday 2nd February.

We will meet at 10am in Andrew’s Mare car park and cover both sides of the Emery Down Road from the A31 cattlegrid along to the Acres Down/Newtown crossroads. McDonalds will supply picking sticks, bags and hi-viz as required.  It will take no more than 90 minutes and everyone is welcome.

Any questions please contact Tessa Keeley at tessakeeley@btconnect.com

Escape to the Country

The episode of Escape to the Country that was filmed in and about Minstead will be aired on BBC1 at 3pm on Tuesday 6^th February. Additionally, you will be able to watch the episode on BBC iPlayer for 30 days after it has first been aired.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH – BELL TOWER FUND RAISER

To raise funds towards the £48,000 needed for All Saints Church Bell Tower Fund, Nigel Pascoe has offered to donate the proceeds from the premiere of his latest play.

“Made in Cornwall” is a dramatic story about society’s interaction with mental health, prejudice and passion.

Many of the cast and back stage have worked with the playwright before –

Michele Arkle, Vic Milne, Jack Barnett, Ingrid Bond, Mary Hyde, David Balfour, Bill Andrews, George Dibben, Stevie Parker, Emma Davis, Bill Walsh, Alistair Banks, Steve Cattell, Andy Bennett, Sylvia Dibben and Helen Bennett. All are or have been associated with one or more of Minstead Players or Lyndhurst Drama Society or one of the Churches in the Benefice.

Departing from tradition, the play will be performed as a Radio Production at St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst at 7.30 pm on Friday 9^th and Saturday 10^th February.

Tickets £5 each are available at Minstead Village Shop and Costa Coffee in Lyndhurst.

All proceeds including a raffle on the night will be given to All Saints Church Bell Tower appeal.

Further information:

Sylvia Dibben, Producer

sylvia@dibben.net 023 8081 2967

Silent Auction 

Two pictures and a bowl have been donated to All Saints church Minstead for the express purpose of raising money for the church. We need to replenish the reserves as the repairs to the tower have seriously depleted the funds that maintain the fabric in good repair.
We intend to run a silent auction for these three items, the result will be revealed on Saturday 10th February at the performance of ‘Made in Cornwall’ by Nigel Pascoe in St Michaels and All Angels church Lyndhurst.

The items will be displayed in Minstead Village Shop on Saturday 3^rd February between 9 and 12am, and will be at both performances of the play on 9^th and 10^th February.

If you wish to make an offer you may leave your envelope at the shop or at one of the performances. Your envelope must contain your name, contact number, identification of the item you are bidding for and the amount. Please mark envelope with Silent Auction.

If you wish to view these at any other time please contact Helen Bennett on

023 8081 2358.
[CAUTION – The linked pictures below are quite large & may take a while to download]
The bowl is marked with Mason’s patent Firestone, Mandalay, England, and it was donated by the late Veronica Collins.

The pen and ink is entitled :
Little Harbour Mevagissey, pen and ink print on art paper by Peter Sey , Milford on Sea

The painting of Minstead Church is an original watercolour by Gervase A. Gregory, dated Feb 1990. This was donated by Timothy Boulton who once owned and ran the village shop. (There is some discolouration on the picture mount)

There will also be a Raffle at the play and Sylvie Dibben (023 8081 2967) would be most grateful to receive donations of prizes towards this.

What’s on at the Trusty in February

14th February – Valentine’s Day..

Treat your loved one to a gorgeous meal for two. Book now and receive a free glass of prosecco!

19th February – Local produce week –

The Trusty’s fabulous team of chefs have carefully designed a menu using ingredients sourced as locally as possible!!

Call Laura or Leigh to book 02380812137

Minstead Players Play Reading

Minstead Players would like to invite you  to the next play reading  on Wednesday 21st February 2018 at 8pm at Deerhurst, Pinkney Lane Lyndhurst Hants SO43 7FE

This is an opportunity for us to read plays that we may perform in future. Attendance at the play reading is a chance to get together, read a play with a drink and some nibbles. There is no obligation to be in any future productions.

Please let us know if you intend to come via email: Helen.bennett160@yahoo.com

OTHER NEWS

• The New Forest National Park Volunteer Fair is organised by the New Forest National Park Authority and will be held on Sunday 28 January from 10.30am to 4pm at Lyndhurst Community Centre. Click here for further information.
• Click here to sign up to the New Forest District Council’s free e-news service and stay up to date and find out about what’s happening nearby, Council Services, local issues that affect us, our environment, and Wellbeing in the New Forest.

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JAN/FEB 2018

C17 Litterpick 24^th January 10am Andrews Mare Carpark

Village Quiz Friday 2nd February 7pm Village Hall

Kidnapped at Christmas Sat 3 Feb at 2 and 7 pm, Sun 4 at 2pm

Parish Council 5^th Feb at 7:30pm Danby Room

Made in Cornwall 9 & 10^th Feb at 7.30pm, St Michaels, Lyndhurst

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For further information click on the links above, visit the Village website and follow us on Facebook

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See Parish & Benefice Notices to find out about services and to read the latest church notices.  Follow All Saints Church on Facebook and visit the Benefice website for more information.

LITTERPICK C17

The next C17 litterpick will take place on Wed 24th January in conjunction with McDonalds.

We will meet at 10am in Andrew’s Mare car park and cover both sides of the Emery Down road from the A31 cattlegrid along to the Acres Down/Newtown crossroads. McDonalds will supply picking sticks, bags and hi-viz as required.  It will take no more than 90 minutes and everyone is welcome.

Any questions please contact Tessa Keeley at tessakeeley@btconnect.com

ALL SAINTS CHURCH – BELL TOWER FUND RAISER

To raise funds towards the £48,000 needed for All Saints Church Bell Tower Fund, Nigel Pascoe has offered to donate the proceeds from the premiere of his latest play.

“Made in Cornwall” is a dramatic story about society’s interaction with mental health, prejudice and passion.

Many of the cast and back stage have worked with the playwright before –

Michele Arkle, Vic Milne, Jack Barnett, Ingrid Bond, Mary Hyde, David Balfour, Bill Andrews, George Dibben, Stevie Parker, Emma Davis, Bill Walsh, Alistair Banks, Steve Cattell, Andy Bennett, Sylvia Dibben and Helen Bennett. All are or have been associated with one or more of Minstead Players or Lyndhurst Drama Society or one of the Churches in the Benefice.

Departing from tradition, the play will be performed as a Radio Production at St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst at 7.30 pm on Friday 9^th and Saturday 10^th February.

Tickets £5 each are available at Minstead Village Shop and Costa Coffee in Lyndhurst.

All proceeds including a raffle on the night will be given to All Saints Church Bell Tower appeal.

Further information:

Sylvia Dibben, Producer

sylvia@dibben.net 023 8081 2967

What’s on at the Trusty in February

14th February – Valentine’s Day..

Treat your loved one to a gorgeous meal for two. Book now and receive a free glass of prosecco!

19th February – Local produce week – The Trusty’s fabulous team of chefs have carefully designed a menu using ingredients sourced as locally as possible!!

Thursday 25^th February – Burns Night

Come and celebrate the life of Robert Burns with a set 3 course Scottish o fayre.

Traditional address to a haggis. Fantastic Scottish tunes…

Finished with a complimentary shot of Scotch whiskey.

£24.99 per head.

Call Laura or Leigh to book 02380812137

OTHER NEWS

• The New Forest National Park Volunteer Fair is organised by the New Forest National Park Authority and will be held on Sunday 28 January from 10.30am to 4pm at Lyndhurst Community Centre. Click here for further information.
• Click here to sign up to the New Forest District Council’s free e-news service and stay up to date and find out about what’s happening nearby, Council Services, local issues that affect us, our environment, and Wellbeing in the New Forest.

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This eNewsletter is sent by Minstead Parish Council (http://test.minstead.org.uk)

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JAN/FEB 2018

Village Lunch Tuesday 16th January 12:30pm Trusty Servant

C17 Litterpick 24^th January 10am Andrews Mare Carpark

Village Quiz Friday 2nd February 7pm Village Hall

Kidnapped at Christmas Sat 3 Feb at 2 and 7 pm, Sun 4 at 2pm

Parish Council 5^th Feb at 7:30pm Danby Room

Made in Cornwall 9 & 10^th Feb at 7.30pm, St Michaels, Lyndhurst

Minstead History Group 13^th Feb 8pm, Social Club

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For further information click on the links above, visit the Village website and follow us on Facebook

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See Parish & Benefice Notices to find out about services and to read the latest church notices.  Follow All Saints Church on Facebook and visit the Benefice website for more information.

LITTERPICK C17

The next C17 litterpick will take place on Wed 24th January in conjunction with McDonalds.

We will meet at 10am in Andrew’s Mare car park and cover both sides of the Emery Down road from the A31 cattlegrid along to the Acres Down/Newtown crossroads. McDonalds will supply picking sticks, bags and hi-viz as required.  It will take no more than 90 minutes and everyone is welcome.

Any questions please contact Tessa Keeley at tessakeeley@btconnect.com

ALL SAINTS CHURCH – BELL TOWER FUND RAISER

9th and 10th February at 7.30 pm

at St Michael and All Angels Church Lyndhurst

Tickets £5 on sale now at Minstead Village Shop and Costa Coffee, Lyndhurst

Nigel Pascoe has chosen our cause for the world premiere of his newest play

“MADE IN CORNWALL”

Presented as a Radio play Director Michele Arkle has cast performers and back stage support from our community and church congregation

with some local and Lyndhurst thespians.

DON’T MISS A GREAT EVENING!

All proceeds to maintain our Bell Tower

A Fundraising RAFFLE will be held and we would be most grateful for donations of prizes, promises etc towards this very good cause.

For further information and to contribute prizes please contact

Sylvia Dibben on 023 8081 2967 or sylvia@dibben.net

OTHER NEWS

• The New Forest National Park Volunteer Fair is organised by the New Forest National Park Authority and will be held on Sunday 28 January from 10.30am to 4pm at Lyndhurst Community Centre. Click here for further information.
• Click here to sign up to the New Forest District Council’s free e-news service and stay up to date and find out about what’s happening nearby, Council Services, local issues that affect us, our environment, and Wellbeing in the New Forest.
• Click here for news about HCC Bus Pass Renewals

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This eNewsletter is sent by Minstead Parish Council (http://test.minstead.org.uk)

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD OCTOBER 2017

Parish Council 7:30pm Monday 2^nd October

Minstead History Group 8pm Tuesday 10^th October

Furzey Garden Autumn Colour Walks, 11am-1230 Tuesday 17^th October

Furzey Garden Half-Term Fun, 11am-3pm 23^rd-27^th October

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH

This week’s notices are attached.

MINSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Tuesday, 10th October at 8 pm
Speaker: Ruth Kerr
“The Eling Experience Project” about restoring the Eling Mill and its surroundings.

Minstead Social Club – £3

FATHER CHRISTMAS PHOTO ? PLEASE

The History Group is still searching for photographs of Father Christmas outside the Village Shop, he was there for a number years and if anyone has a picture we would be most grateful if they would share it with us.

MINSTEAD PLAYERS
Could you play a fairly young menacing Russian Body guard who needs to wear black and sunglasses and threaten various members of the cast? This is a non-speaking part, all you need to do is look menacing and be free on the 17th and 18th of November. We rehearse on a Tuesday and Thursday evening. If you are interested please contact Helen Bennett on 07804046122.

 
LYNDHURST SURGERY FLU CLINICS

Walk In clinic      Wednesday 4th October            2pm – 4.30 pm

Walk In clinics are also available every lunchtime between 12-1 pm until Friday 13th October EXCEPT for the main walk-in clinic date above.

HOW WE USED TO LIVE

The life of working people in local Victorian market towns
by Stephen Ings
With an interest in history from his school days, Stephen Ings has spoken on the subject to numerous local history societies and has contributed to magazines and periodicals.  He is the author of “Landford: A Wiltshire Village in the New Forest”, “Shot for a White-faced Deer”, and “Powder and Prayer”.
3 October 2017
Venue: Emery Down and Bank Village Hall (SO43 7EB) at 7.30pm
Entrance: £3 at the door.  Refreshments available.

NEW FOREST KNOWLEDGE CONFERENCE

See attached Invitation

The New Forest National Park Authority and the New Forest Centre are working together to host a conference in October on the New Forest’s History and Archaeology.

The conference is a two day affair in Lyndhurst at the end of October with a range of speakers including members of local history and archaeology groups covering an eclectic mix of subjects. We hope it will be of interest to a lot of New Forest residents as it will give them a chance to discover more about the New Forest’s history and potentially find out how they can get involved in future.

Full information on the conference, who is talking and how to buy tickets is here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-forest-knowledge-conference-2017-new-forest-historical-research-and-archaeology-whos-doing-it-tickets-36058961324

MINSTEAD VILLAGE SHOP

Thank you all for the fantastic support of our Macmillan Coffee Morning. We raised a fabulous £506. We were overwhelmed by the donation of cakes, raffle prizes and donations. Thank you!!

This week we have started stocking a range of very tasty local gins from Winchester Distillery. The highlight being the ‘Autumn Hedgerow Gin’ a seasonal, small batch, micro-distilled Hampshire Gin. It is a limited edition gin which owner and distiller Paul Bowler only makes once an year. It is made with juniper a selection of autumn-inspired hedgerow fruits for the botanicals. These include rose rose hips, apple, hawthorn, rowan, elderberry and cassia bark.

Halloween

Halloween party for kids and BIG kids alike! – Tuesday 31st October, 3:30-6:00pm

Pumpkin carving, music, fun and games – don’t forget your fancy dress costume.
Entrance, children’s food and all activities are complementary.
* Pumpkin carving; * Fancy dress competition; * Spooky games; * Kids tea party

Pumpkins will again be available from the shop, grown locally at D&J Hayward Growers in Landford, Wiltshire.

LYNDHURST DRAMA & MUSICAL SOCIETY

Murder In Play

Priorswell Manor is the seemingly idyllic setting for a genteel house party. The country seat of the Cholmondleys sees Lady Cholmondley hosting a weekend of convivial conversation and preprandial drinks. But all is not well! Sinister Things are afoot. A dangerous escaped prisoner is on the loose in the neighbourhood, and who knows what the mysterious Mr Papadopoulos has in mind.

As tensions rise blood is spilled and is that a whiff of poison in the air?

Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society is delighted to present Simon Brett’s comic whodunnit, directed by Debbie Murray. It will keep you guessing to the end while wiping away tears of laughter!

Performances are on 26/7/8 October at 7.45pm in the Vernon Theatre, Lyndhurst. £8 for 26 October and £9 for 27 & 28 October. Tickets can be bought from the Lyndhurst Community Centre from 4 October – for telephone bookings please ring 023 8028 2729.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No:             17/00735

Address:      Malwood Walk Farm, Newtown, Minstead, SO43 7GD

Proposal:      2 rooflights to existing outbuilding to facilitate conversion to home office; 2 rooflights & re-roof existing garage/store to facilitate conversion to home studio; stable block/tack room; sewage treatment plant; demolition of existing workshop.

Consultation

Ends:           6^th October 2017

No:             17/00666

Address:      Hunters Brook, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:      Application to vary Condition 10 of planning permission 15/00502 to allow minor amendment

Consultation

Ends:           17^th October 2017

No:             17/00785

Address:      Gardeners Cottage, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead, SO43 7HA

Proposal:      Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey rear extension

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD SEPTEMBER 2017

Minstead Trust AGM 2pm Wednesday 27^th September

Starting a School Veg Garden 2pm Tuesday 29^th September Study Centre

Parish Council 7:30pm Monday 2^nd October

Minstead History Group 8pm Tuesday 10^th October

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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FETE BOOKSTALL BOXES?

People very kindly supplied books for the book stall at the fete, some in plastic crates. Not all these boxes have been claimed. If you are missing a plastic crate please contact Polly or Oz, tel 023 8081 2375.

LYNDHURST SURGERY FLU CLINICS

Walk In clinics:

Wednesday 4th October            2pm – 4.30 pm

Walk In clinics are also available every lunchtime between 12-1 pm from Monday 18th September until Friday 13th October EXCEPT for the 2 main walk-in clinic dates above.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

This week’s notices are attached.

MINSTEAD VILLAGE SHOP

Hot off the press – Hampshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2017

We are extremely excited to tell you that we are a finalist in Hampshire Life’s Food & Drink Awards. This is made extra special by the fact we have been nominated and voted for by our wonderful customers. Thank you!

Whats next?

To date, we have focused more heavily on the cafe side to encourage increased footfall and see us through the winter months. This has been a great success. We will now be turning our attention to the shop and produce side. We would welcome as much feedback as possible as to what you would like to see stocked on the shelves…please email heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com

Final Reminder 🙂 Macmillan Coffee Morning – Thursday 28th September, 10am-12pm – Join us for our 2nd Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise funds for people facing cancer. You can get involved in several ways – attending, baking a cake, providing a raffle prize.

LYNDHURST DRAMA & MUSICAL SOCIETY

Murder In Play

Priorswell Manor is the seemingly idyllic setting for a genteel house party. The country seat of the Cholmondleys sees Lady Cholmondley hosting a weekend of convivial conversation and preprandial drinks. But all is not well! Sinister Things are afoot. A dangerous escaped prisoner is on the loose in the neighbourhood, and who knows what the mysterious Mr Papadopoulos has in mind.

As tensions rise blood is spilled and is that a whiff of poison in the air?

Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society is delighted to present Simon Brett’s comic whodunnit, directed by Debbie Murray. It will keep you guessing to the end while wiping away tears of laughter!

Performances are on 26/7/8 October at 7.45pm in the Vernon Theatre, Lyndhurst. £8 for 26 October and £9 for 27 & 28 October. Tickets can be bought from the Lyndhurst Community Centre from 4 October – for telephone bookings please ring 023 8028 2729.

AND FINALLY – FATHER CHRISTMAS PHOTO ?

We are still searching for photographs of Father Christmas outside the Village Shop, he was there for a number years and if anyone has a picture we would be most grateful if they would share it with us, the older the better.

It is rumoured that he may be back in Minstead on 23^rd December this year!

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No:             17/00735

Address:      Malwood Walk Farm, Newtown, Minstead, SO43 7GD

Proposal:      2 rooflights to existing outbuilding to facilitate conversion to home office; 2 rooflights & re-roof existing garage/store to facilitate conversion to home studio; stable block/tack room; sewage treatment plant; demolition of existing workshop.

Consultation

Ends:           6^th October 2017

No:             17/00666

Address:      Hunters Brook, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:      Application to vary Condition 10 of planning permission 15/00502 to allow minor amendment

Consultation

Ends:           17^th October 2017

No:             17/00785

Address:      Gardeners Cottage, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead, SO43 7HA

Proposal:      Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey rear extension

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD SEPTEMBER 2017

Pantomime sign up night 5pm Tuesday 19^th September Village Hall

Beat Surgery 10am Saturday 23^rd September

Minstead Trust AGM 2pm Wednesday 27^th September

Starting a School Veg Garden 2pm Tuesday 29^th September Study Centre

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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ANYONE MISSING a SMALL BLACK CAT ?

THIS From a Concerned Resident of The Grove

“We have had a small black cat, green eyes, holed up in our garage for the last few days, seems very nervous (though that may be partly due to the presence of our dog!).  Have not fed it for the last three days in case it has just wandered in and got comfortable but gave way today and it was very hungry.  I wondered if you could circulate this with the parish notices in case anyone is missing a cat? We are at the top end of the Grove.”

Reply to this eNewsletter or telephone 07751 064493 and your details will be passed on.

AND THIS SMALL TABBY CAT ?

‘A young female tabby cat was recently found in the Hazel Hill area . She was in very poor condition, injured and had a large abcess on her head. The vet has suggested that she may have been starving for as long as three weeks.
She is currently being treated as an in-patient, funded by the RSPCA. The gentleman and his young daughter who found her would like to keep her when she is fully recovered but want to know that she is not someone’s loved but lost pet. She is not chipped. If you recognise her from the photograph please contact Annette on 07802 533083. Thank you.’

MINSTEAD OIL

Minstead Oil will be ordering heating oil this Wednesday, 20th September.

You MUST have have placed your order by 9am on that day.

Delivery is expected to be before the end of the month.

Please place your order by e-mail and you will be advised which company has your order, the price and any better information on delivery by e-mail too.

LYNDHURST SURGERY FLU CLINICS

Walk In clinics:

Wednesday 20th September     2pm – 4.30 pm

Wednesday 4th October            2pm – 4.30 pm

Walk In clinics are also available every lunchtime between 12-1 pm from Monday 18th September until Friday 13th October EXCEPT for the 2 main walk-in clinic dates above.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

This week’s notices are attached.

LITTER PICK

The next litter pick will take place on Tuesday 19th September, departing from Andrew’s Mare car park at 10am.  McDonald’s will supply the equipment and we will cover the usual area from the A31 cattlegrid along to the Acres Down crossroads, which should take approximately 90 minutes.

Anybody is welcome to come along and if you have any questions please contact Tessa on 02380 812415.

MINSTEAD VILLAGE SHOP

Local Produce – Since our arrival at the shop, our number one focus has been to put as much local produce onto the shelves as possible. We are very proud that the shop now stocks over 16 New Forest Marque producers. The New Forest Marque is awarded to produce which has been grown, reared, caught, brewed, produced or processed with the New Forest. We adore doing business with the farmers and producers on our doorstep. We’re very proud to have recently been shortlisted for the ‘Best Supporter of Local Produce’ in the CLA and NPA Awards.

One of the biggest challenges has been sourcing the menu from within a 15 mile radius. Dishes now include Hunts Farm Sausage Sandwich (Winsor), Lyburn (Landford) Winchester toasties and New Forest Smokery Trout Pate (Fordingbridge). The menu acts as a showcase for our local producers.

Reminder: Macmillan Coffee Morning – Thursday 28th September, 10am-12pm Join us for our 2nd Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise funds for people facing cancer. This nationwide event is Macmillan’s largest fundraising event, raising over £165.5 million for cancer research and patient care. Come and be part of something special, join local villagers and invite your friends.

Recruitment – We are very pleased to welcome Pippa into our final position in the shop, who will be working every Sunday front of house with Steve.

LYNDHURST DRAMA & MUSICAL SOCIETY

Murder In Play

Priorswell Manor is the seemingly idyllic setting for a genteel house party. The country seat of the Cholmondleys sees Lady Cholmondley hosting a weekend of convivial conversation and preprandial drinks. But all is not well! Sinister Things are afoot. A dangerous escaped prisoner is on the loose in the neighbourhood, and who knows what the mysterious Mr Papadopoulos has in mind.

As tensions rise blood is spilled and is that a whiff of poison in the air?

Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society is delighted to present Simon Brett’s comic whodunnit, directed by Debbie Murray. It will keep you guessing to the end while wiping away tears of laughter!

Performances are on 26/7/8 October at 7.45pm in the Vernon Theatre, Lyndhurst. £8 for 26 October and £9 for 27 & 28 October. Tickets can be bought from the Lyndhurst Community Centre from 4 October – for telephone bookings please ring 023 8028 2729.

AND FINALLY – FATHER CHRISTMAS PHOTO ?

We are searching for photographs of Father Christmas outside the Village Shop, he was there for a number years and if anyone has a picture we would be most grateful if they would share it with us, the older the better.

It is rumoured that he may be back in Minstead on 23^rd December this year!

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No:             17/00663

Address:      Minstead Manor, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal:      Roof alterations to facilitate second floor accommodation;

2no.dormers; first floor extension over existing garage; brick piers

and entrance gates; 1.8 metre high railings.

Consultation

Ends:           Tues 12^th September

No:             17/00657

Address:      Grove House, The Grove, Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GG

Proposal:      Single Storey Rear Extension

Consultation

Ends:           Tues 19^th September

No:             17/00735

Address:      Malwood Walk Farm, Newtown, Minstead, SO43 7GD

Proposal:      2 rooflights to existing outbuilding to facilitate conversion to home office; 2 rooflights & re-roof existing garage/store to facilitate conversion to home studio; stable block/tack room; sewage treatment plant; demolition of existing workshop.

Consultation

Ends:           6^th October 2017

No:             17/00666

Address:      Hunters Brook, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:      Application to vary Condition 10 of planning permission 15/00502 to allow minor amendment

Consultation

Ends:           17^th October 2017

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD SEPTEMBER 2017

Minstead History Group 8pm Tuesday 12^th September, Social Club, Stephen Ings

Romsey Choral Society in Lyndhurst 2.30pm Saturday 16^th September

Pantomime sign up night 5pm Tuesday 19^th September Village Hall

Beat Surgery 10am Saturday 23^rd September

Minstead Trust AGM 2pm Wednesday 27^th September

Starting a School Veg Garden 2pm Tuesday 29^th September Study Centre

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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MINSTEAD OIL

Minstead Oil will be ordering heating oil on Wednesday 20th September.

You MUST have have placed your order by 9am on that day.

Delivery is expected to be before the end of the month.

Please place your order by e-mail and you will be advised which company has your order, the price and any better information on delivery by e-mail too.

One order has already been received – placed on 14th August.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

This week’s notices are attached.

ROMSEY CHORAL SOCIETY – SATURDAY 16^TH SEPTEMBER

A final reminder that Romsey Choral Society is very much looking forward to singing a fun set of music for families to enjoy hence the afternoon matinee performance to encourage as many children to come as possible. The three songs from Alice in Wonderland are very special to Lyndhurst of course so make sure to put the date in your diaries!

LITTER PICK

The next litter pick will take place on Tuesday 19th September, departing from Andrew’s Mare car park at 10am.  McDonald’s will supply the equipment and we will cover the usual area from the A31 cattlegrid along to the Acres Down crossroads, which should take approximately 90 minutes.

Anybody is welcome to come along and if you have any questions please contact Tessa on 02380 812415.

FRESHWATER NEWS

The latest issue of the New Forest Catchment Partnership Newsletter is here! & includes all your latest freshwater news from across the New Forest.

This month find out more about:

• Rare Tadpole Shrimp Hatching • Reviving Hampshire Community Ponds • The New Forest Water Wildlife Month • Meet the New Forest Land Advice Service • What Catchment Sensitive Farming can offer you • New Video Blog on river restoration

Previous issues may be found here:

New Forest Catchment Project

MINSTEAD VILLAGE SHOP

Macmillan Coffee Morning – Thursday 28th September, 10am-12pm – Join us for our 2nd Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise funds for people facing cancer. This nationwide event is Macmillan’s largest fundraising event, raising over £165.5 million for cancer research and patient care. Come and be part of something special, join local villagers and invite your friends.

Team members – Many of you will have met the full complement of our wonderful team at the village shop. While the team has expanded over the year, we want to make sure we all remain familiar to you.

Corin oversees the day-to-day operations of the shop, supports with looking after our local producers and managing our outside catering events.

Steve, Colin & Holly make up our front of house team. They are the heart, soul and smiley faces you meet on arrival.

Sandra, Ella & Hettie make up our kitchen team, preparing and making all the fantastic local produce we serve.

Stephanie bakes our lovely cakes.

Recruitment – We are looking for one final member of waiting staff to join us on a Sunday from 10am-5pm. We also require a cleaner for the shop. If interested, please pop into the shop or email heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com

Important Notice for Residents with piped and open ditches on or edging their property

It is fast becoming the time of year when we need to think about the state of Minstead’s land drainage network. As the rain begins in earnest and leaves begin to fall, all riparian owners (those who have watercourses on or bordering their properties, including just outside their boundary hedge, wall or fence) should be looking at the state of their drainage ditches, culverts and other watercourses to ensure the clear transference of rain water and a reduced risk of localised flooding.

On the PC & Village Hall Noticeboards please find a poster detailing what responsibilities riparian owners have and guidance on how to undertake this maintenance to reduce flooding from surface water after rain event. This will also be included in the forthcoming Minstead Mail.

If you have any further enquiries regarding this or any other areas of flood risk management, please visit this website at https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/environment/flooding

CYCLING EVENT

NF 100 cycling event will take place in the New Forest area next weekend.

• Event Dates: Saturday 16^th and Sunday 17^th September 2017
• Start/Finish venue: Somerley Estate, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2DF
• Start time: 07:20
• Finish time: 18:00

Route map attached (same each day) and more detail available here.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No:             17/00663

Address:      Minstead Manor, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal:      Roof alterations to facilitate second floor accommodation;

2no.dormers; first floor extension over existing garage; brick piers

and entrance gates; 1.8 metre high railings.

Consultation

Ends:           Tues 12^th September

No:             17/00667

Address:      Hunters Brook, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:      Replacement dwelling and garage (Application for a Non Material

Amendment to planning permission 15/00502)

Consultation

Ends:           N/A

No:             17/00657

Address:      Grove House, The Grove, Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GG

Proposal:      Single Storey Rear Extension

Consultation

Ends:           Tues 19^th September

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A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD JULY 2017

Parish Council Meeting Monday 3^rd July 7.30pm Danby Room

Minstead Trust Summer Fete Saturday 8^th July 12.30-4.30pm at the Lodge

Minstead History Group Social Club Tuesday 11^th July 8pm

Women on Wednesdays Green Room Wednesday 12^th July 8pm

CPR and Defibrillator Training Green Room Thursday 13^th July 11am-12.30pm

Blood Brothers Lyndhurst Drama Society 20, 21 and 22 July Vernon Theatre

For further details of these events click on the links above and/or see below.

For future events please visit the Village website.

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MINSTEAD VILLAGE FETE – 12^th August 2017

We really need some Volunteer help for erecting and dismantling gazeebos etc, and actually running stalls for the Village Fete on 12^th August.

Please contact the Fete Organiser, Steve Cattell, on 07732 306406 or steve_cattell@hotmail.com if you could help.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 2nd July 2017 for Services and Events at All Saints and Benefice Notices. Visit the New Forest Parishes website for wider information about the Benefice.

BEAT REPORT

Please see  Beat Report June 2017.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No:             17/00469

Address:      Fleetwater Farm, Newtown Road, Newtown, Minstead, Lyndhurst,

SO43 7GD

Proposal:      Conservatory

Consultation

Ends:           Monday 10^th July

No:             17/00502

Address:      Hill Close, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX

Proposal:      Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed

single storey extension

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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD MARCH 2017

Parish Council ordinary meeting 7:30pm Monday 6^th March

Hunting in the New Forest (Historical Talk) 7.30pm Tuesday 7^th March Emery Down

WOW 8pm Wednesday 8^th March

Minstead Local History Group 8pm Tuesday 14^th March Social Club

Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting 7:30pm Wednesday 15^th March 2017

Furzey Gardens Spring Flower Basket Workshop 10am and 2pm Monday 20^th March

For further details of these events click on the links above.

For future events please visit the Village website.

We accept no responsibility whatsoever for external links which are only posted in good faith.

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Annual Parish MEETING

15^th March 2017 at 7:30pm in the Green Room of the Village Hall

Come to hear a summary of what your Parish Council has been doing for you, to have your say, and to listen to a presentation by Cllr Edward Heron (HCC, NFDC, NFNPA)

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

For services and events see the attached Notices here and here, and the All Saints Calendar

How We Used To Live

Hunting in the New Forest

By Paul Ames, Past Master The New Forest Hounds

Tuesday 7th March 2017

Emery Down and Bank Village Hall at 7.30pm

Entrance: £3 on the door.

HCC BUS PASS RENEWALS

Hampshire County Council would like to notify as many older and disabled people as possible that they are in the process of renewing bus passes which are due to expire 31 March 2017.

Please see attached poster and/or if you need any further information please take a look at their website http://www3.hants.gov.uk/passengertransport.htm or email them at community.transport@hants.gov.uk

Minstead Village Shop

Mother’s Day Flower & Table Dressing Workshop & Afternoon Tea – Thursday 23rd March,

For further details and to book, email Heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com or, visit  https://www.facebook.com/events/1327169890659439/

Wiggle New Forest Spring Sportive (Cycling event)

Saturday 8^th & Sunday 9^th April 2017

Start/Finish Somerley House

Event does not pass through Minstead Parish but some adjacent roads may be affected.

For more detail enquiries@ukcyclingevents.co.uk   www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk

Event Management Contact 01425 653372; Emergency Contact on the days 07961 063100

FEBRUARY POLICE BEAT REPORT ATTACHED

UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal Credit (UC) has been rolled out across the district since December 2015 for single claimants who would otherwise be claiming Jobseekers Allowance.

From 22^nd February 2017, UC has been rolled out with the full service for everyone of working age living in Bartley, Bramshaw, Brook, Cadnam, Calmore, Copythorne, Lyndhurst, Minstead, Ower, Totton and Winsor. For these areas only UC will replace all the following state benefits for all new claims:

Housing Benefit, Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credits, and Child Tax Credits

Existing claimants in receipt of any of the above benefits will migrate to UC following a change of circumstances, e.g. moving in or out of work or claiming Tax Credits for the first time.

This is a huge change to claimants & will have an impact on the council, in particular rent collection.

The rest of the district is not due to “go-live” with the full service until May 2018 and it is anticipated that the full migration will be completed by 2022.

For more details & information see http://www.newforest.gov.uk/article/16626/Universal-Credit

FURZEY GARDENS SPRING WORKSHOPS

Monday 20th March: Basket Arrangements 10am and 2.00pm

Spend a fun relaxed morning or afternoon with an experienced tutor and make a beautiful, seasonal basket of flowers, ideal for Mother’s Day!

No experience is necessary and all resources, flowers and equipment will be provided.

Our experienced instructor will provide step-by-step guidance so that you can develop your floral skills and successfully create your own stunning arrangement.

Refreshments are provided and your ticket also includes entrance to Furzey Gardens for the day, so you can make the most of your visit and enjoy a stroll around the beautiful Gardens in all its spring glory.

Price: £40.00 (£37.50 Furzey Gardens and RHS members).

You can choose to include a delicious light buffet lunch to make the most of your day at Furzey Gardens for just £6.00 extra.

https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/floral-workshop

Monday 3^rd April: Photography with your Smartphone Workshops: 10am and 2pm

If you’ve ever wanted to take better photographs with your mobile phone, come and join us for a photography workshop using your mobile phone. Learn how to get better exposures and make the most of the lens in your camera phone to look at better ways to photograph different subjects.

This session uses the wonderful setting of Furzey Gardens to put your skills into practice. It includes basic photography; working with the exposure to get better pictures, and looking at the quality of the pictures to use the best settings.

Refreshments are provided and your ticket also includes entrance to Furzey Gardens for the day, so you can make the most of your visit and enjoy a stroll around the beautiful Gardens in all its spring glory.

Price: £25.00. Choose from a morning or afternoon session, each lasting approximately 2 hours.

You can also choose to include a delicious light buffet lunch to make the most of your day at Furzey Gardens for just £6.00 extra

https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Event/smart-phone-photography-workshop

And Finally – A DOGGY TALE

Last week, Chris & Tessa Keeley were introduced to an army tank driver who, following a terrible accident, is being discharged from the army and consequently losing his home. Given his uncertain future, he has made the soul-destroying decision to re-home his dogs in an attempt to offer them a more stable life. The German Shepherd has come to live with Chris and Tessa but the small dog is still seeking a home. If you, or anyone you know and trust is interested, the attached document (Foxy) gives the full story and contact details.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation this week:

No:                  16/01075

Address:         CARTREF COTTAGE, RINGWOOD ROAD, STONEY CROSS, SO43 7GN

Proposal:         Single storey extension; new double garage with room over

Consultation Ends 8^th March 2017

No:                  17/00162

Address:         FIELD 13 NORTH OF SCHOOL LANE, LYNDHURST ROAD, MINSTEAD, SO43 7GJ

Proposal:         Agricultural Barn.

Consultation Ends Tue 27^th March 2017

No:                  17/00123

Address:         MERRIE ORCHARD, FOOTBALL GREEN, MINSTEAD, SO43 7FR

Proposal:         Detached Garage with storage over (Demolish existing outbuilding).

Consultation Ends Tue 27^th March 2017

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