AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD FEB/MAR 2017

February Village Lunch 12:30pm Tuesday 28th February Trusty Servant Inn

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

WOW 8pm Wednesday 8^th March

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

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 ASSEMBLY

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

Come to hear a summary of what your PC 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 here and here, and the All Saints Calendar

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

Meet the Producers Launch Evening – Friday 3rd March, 6:30pm-9pm

RSVP to Heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com or, on FB at www.facebook.com/events/1732853047044014/?notif_t=plan_user_joined&notif_id=1486133442945811

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

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

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 (Not yet available)

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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AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD FEB/MAR 2017

February Village Lunch POSTPONED to 12:30pm Tuesday 28th February

Minstead Players Play Reading 7:30pm Tuesday 21^st February

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

WOW 8pm Wednesday 8^th March

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

Next eNewsletter will be posted on 28th February

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 ASSEMBLY

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

Come to hear a summary of what your PC 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 Notices here and here, and the All Saints Calendar

MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE SEEKING a COOK

Please see Notice for the Study Centre

Minstead Players Play Reading
Tuesday 21st February 2017 at 7:30pm
In Ivy Cottage Farm sail loft by kind permission of George and Sylvia DIBBEN
Come and join the Minstead Players for drinks and nibbles to read some potential plays to be performed by Minstead Players in November. There are two scripts to read, both comedies, one of which is a Farndale mystery. Don’t worry if you have no experience of treading the boards, come and find out about what it is all about. You may surprise your self and become involved!

Minstead Village Shop

Meet the Producers Launch Evening – Friday 3rd March, 6:30pm-9pm

RSVP to Heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com or, on FB at www.facebook.com/events/1732853047044014/?notif_t=plan_user_joined&notif_id=1486133442945811

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/

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

No:                  17/00023 (Multiple Parish – Information Only)

Address:         Holly Hatch, Emery down, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:         Roof alterations to create additional first floor habitable accommodation; dormer with juliette balcony; 2no rear rooflights; demolition of existing conservatory.

Consultation Ends Tue 21^st February 2017

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

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

Minstead History Group 8.00pm 14^th February

Minstead Players Play Reading 7.30pm 21^st February

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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LOCAL POLICE SERVICE CONTACT

Our local PC and PCSO both have police Smartphones for direct contact when on duty.

PC Steven Norris 07754 775477, and PCSO Richard Williams 07754 775469

They will accept either text (SMS) messages or direct telephone calls.

Of Course in EMERGENCY call 999, or if not immediate urgency report to 101.

“SELF EVIDENT” App to REPORT CRIME etc

A new (to us anyway) App is available for your smartphones to record, describe, validate and report evidence of a crime that you may witness. You may also attach other media evidence that you may have captured outside the app.

For more information please see here, and to download the appropriate app please click one of the links there.

MINSTEAD HISTORY GROUP

The much acclaimed and very popular Mr Stephen Ings will return on 14^th February at 8pm in the Social Club at the Hall with another interesting talk.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

You might just have time to join Evensong and Holy Communion this evening at All Saints at 6pm

THANKS from the Study Centre

Many thanks to all those who attended the charity quiz in the village hall & gave us their support.

A particular thank you from all the participants to David Balfour for his wonderful quizmastership and also the villagers who volunteered on the night.

The event was a great success raising around £3000 for the Friends of Minstead Study Centre –  Reg charity no. 1151909

BRAMSHAW PC SEEKING a PART-TIME CLERK

Please see attached Notice for our neighbours, Bramshaw Parish Council

Minstead Players Play Reading
Tuesday 21st February 2017 at 7.30pm
In Ivy Cottage Farm sail loft by kind permission of George and Sylvia DIBBEN
Come and join the Minstead Players for drinks and nibbles to read some potential plays to be performed by Minstead Players in November. There are two scripts to read, both comedies, one of which is a Farndale mystery. Don’t worry if you have no experience of treading the boards, come and find out about what it is all about. You may surprise your self and become involved!

Minstead Village Shop

Reminder: Valentines Day Tuesday 14 February, 7am-6pm 

VERY FEW LAST-MOMENT PLACES LEFT

Breakfast/Brunch served from 7am: Dishes to include New Forest Smoked Trout with Poached Eggs, French Pancakes, Scrambled Egg and Avocado Grilled Sourdough Toastie and a Full English.

Afternoon Tea 3pm-6pm: White clothed tables and beautiful crockery. Pauline’s Pantry Scones, Tutti Frutti Jam, dainty sandwiches and a wide range of Dorset teas to enjoy.

Gifts – Pre order your Cheese board and red wine for the evening. Gift hampers available for him, her, the children and your best friend (gluten free available) – samples to see in store

For further details and to book, email Heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/380645458977398/

Meet the Producers Launch Evening – Friday 3rd March, 6:30pm-9pm

RSVP to Heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com or, on FB at www.facebook.com/events/1732853047044014/?notif_t=plan_user_joined&notif_id=1486133442945811

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/

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

No                   16/01019

Address          MYRTLE COTTAGE, Peartree Lane, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7EA

Proposal          Two-storey extension; demolition of existing conservatory.

Consultation Ends Thur 16^th February 2017

No:                  17/00023 (Multiple Parish – Information Only)

Address:         Holly Hatch, Emery down, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:         Roof alterations to create additional first floor habitable accommodation; dormer with juliette balcony; 2no rear rooflights; demolition of existing conservatory.

Consultation Ends Tue 21^st February 2017

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 ……………………………………………

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

Parish Council 7.30pm 6^th February Danby Room

MINSTEAD OIL ORDERING by 0900 Wednesday 8^th February

WOW 8.00pm 8^th February -Annual Dinner, Tickets only

Trusty Servant Quiz Night 8pm 10^th February

Rural Communities Matter conference with PCC Michael Lane 0930 11^th February

Let’s Cook Vegan 5.30pm 11^th February Study Centre

Minstead History Group 8.00pm 14^th February

Minstead Players Play Reading 7.30pm 21^st February

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

For future events please visit the Village website.

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MINSTEAD OIL ORDERING

Oil orders for February should be sent to minsteadoil@gmail.com by 9am on Wednesday 8th February. Delivery is usually within 10 working days of the order being placed but I will advise you after placing the order of any more accurate information on this that I am able to obtain.

There has been some confusion about the filling of tanks by a particular company and I will be clarifying this with the company chosen each time. If you want your tank filled and the quantity is an estimate, please advise me at the time you place your order.

The next order date is March 15th and thereafter order dates will be every 2 months until September.

RURAL COMMUNITIES MATTER Conference – 0930 on 11^th February 2017

Michael Lane, Police and Crime Commissioner will hold a rural communities matter conference at the New Forest Outdoor Centre, Minstead Manor Estate, Emery Down. The aim is to give those who live and work in rural communities the opportunity to give their views on rural crime – click here to find out how to book your place.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

HOW WE USED to LIVE

The New Forest Pony – More Than Meets The Eye
A talk by Suzanne Kempe
Tuesday 7 February 2017 at 7.30pm
Venue: Emery Down and Bank Village Hall
Entrance: £3 at the door.  Refreshments available.

Minstead Players Play Reading
Tuesday 21st February 2017 at 7.30pm
In Ivy Cottage Farm sail loft by kind permission of George and Sylvia DIBBEN
Come and join the Minstead Players for drinks and nibbles to read some potential plays to be performed by Minstead Players in November. There are two scripts to read, both comedies, one of which is a Farndale mystery. Don’t worry if you have no experience of treading the boards, come and find out about what it is all about. You may surprise your self and become involved!

TRUSTY SERVANT QUIZ NIGHT

We have a quiz night running Friday 10th February – raising funds for a young local Minstead girl – Holly Wilde who is on a world challenge trip to Borneo where she will be taking part in a project, helping establish the less fortunate community.

Fabulous fun night – fantastic raffle prizes -raising money for a great cause.

Friday 10^th February at 8pm @ The Trusty Servant

Minstead Village Shop

Noticeboard

If you would like events or services promoted on the community noticeboard in the shop please do drop in. All notices are also posted on our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/minsteadvillageshop

Reminder: Valentines Day – Tuesday 14 February, 7am-6pm 

Breakfast/Brunch served from 7am: Dishes to include New Forest Smoked Trout with Poached Eggs, French Pancakes, Scrambled Egg and Avocado Grilled Sourdough Toastie and a Full English.

Afternoon Tea 3pm-6pm: White clothed tables and beautiful crockery. Pauline’s Pantry Scones, Tutti Frutti Jam, dainty sandwiches and a wide range of Dorset teas to enjoy.

Gifts – Pre order your Cheese board and red wine for the evening. Gift hampers available for him, her, the children and your best friend 🙂 (gluten free available) – please pop in store to see samples.

For further details and to book, email Heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/380645458977398/

Meet the Producers Launch Evening – Friday 3rd March, 6:30pm-9pm

Meet the faces behind the produce you love at the launch of your newly refurbished Minstead Village Shop & Cafe. From farmers and foragers to bakers and producers, this is a chance to meet those who do the real work and make our village shop the hub of local produce that it has become.
The evening is complimentary to attend. We welcome donations and will be holding a raffle on the evening for the St George Foundation – a small organisation, run by trustees based in Hampshire, that rescue street children in Sierra Leone, providing them with a home and long term education.

RSVP to Heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com or, on FB at www.facebook.com/events/1732853047044014/?notif_t=plan_user_joined&notif_id=1486133442945811

Mother’s Day Flower & Table Dressing Workshop & Afternoon Tea – Thursday 23rd March, 9:30-12:30

Florists, Pomp & Petals, and events organisers, Pear and Ginger, will be joining forces to run an extra special workshop. Don’t just give your mum flowers this Mother’s Day, make them with her!  You will create a beautiful floral creation and learn the art of table setting for a special Mother’s Day lunch.

Treat your Mum to the workshop or, come along and create your very own personalised Mother’s Day bouquet.

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

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

No:                  16/01053

Address:         Thrifty Gate, The Grove, Stoney Cross, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GP

Proposal:         Replacement outbuilding with room over

Consultation Ends Thu 26^th Jan 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:                  16/01052

Address:         Field 13 North of School Lane, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead

Proposal:         Agricultural barn

Consultation Ends Mon 23^rd Jan 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:                  16/01071&2

Address:         FAERIES COTTAGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:         Addition of 3no dormer windows; internal alterations; and associated application for listed building consent

Consultation Ends Mon 6^th Feb 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:                  16/01068 & 9

Address          FAERIES COTTAGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:         Increase height of 2no existing chimneys; flue; and associated application for listed building consent

Consultation Ends Wed 8^th Feb 2017

No                   16/01019

Address          MYRTLE COTTAGE, Peartree Lane, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7EA

Proposal          Two-storey extension; demolition of existing conservatory.

Consultation Ends Thur 16^th February 2017

No:                  17/00023 (Multiple Parish – Information Only)

Address:         Holly Hatch, Emery down, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:         Roof alterations to create additional first floor habitable accommodation; dormer with juliette balcony; 2no rear rooflights; demolition of existing conservatory.

Consultation Ends Tue 21^st February 2017

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

All Saints PCC Meeting 8pm Wednesday 1^st February

101Dalmations Vernon Theatre (see below)

Minstead Quiz 7.30pm 3^rd February Village Hall (see below)

Parish Council 7.30pm 6^th February Danby Room

WOW 8.00pm 8^th February -Annual Dinner, Tickets only

Rural Communities Matter conference with PCC Michael Lane 0930 11^th February

Let’s Cook Vegan 5.30pm 11^th February Study Centre

Minstead History Group 8.00pm 14^th February

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

For future events please visit the Village website.

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Glass recycling text message reminders
Residents of the New Forest can now sign up to a new text messaging service being introduced by the district council which will send a reminder the evening before monthly glass recycling collections are due.
As well as the text message prompt, Remind Me will reward residents for recycling their glass by entering them into a reward draw. 20 households will be randomly selected each month and, if they are recycling the right things, they can choose from a range of rewards, such as one month’s free membership at one of five New Forest Health and Leisure Centres, a family ticket to Beaulieu or a hamper full of local goodies from The New Forest Hamper Company.
The first 15,000 households to sign up will also receive a free Brand New Forest discount card, usually £5.
To register for the reminders, residents should text GLASS followed continuously by first name, last name, first line of address and postcode to 81025

(e.g. GLASS Joan Smith 1 Long Lane SO12 A34)
Find out more about Remind Me at newforest.gov.uk/remindme

RURAL COMMUNITIES MATTER conference 0930 on 11th February 2017

Michael Lane, Police and Crime Commissioner will hold a rural communities matter conference at the New Forest Outdoor Centre, Minstead Manor Estate, Emery Down. The aim is to give those who live and work in rural communities the opportunity to give their views on rural crime – click here to find out how to book your place.

UNIVERSAL CREDIT – Full Service in Totton and surrounding area

People living in our parish will be affected by the rollout of Universal Credit full service

from 22 February 2017.

Universal Credit is a working-age benefit being gradually introduced across the New Forest as part of the government’s welfare reforms.    With the introduction of the full service whole households will be affected. People will no longer be able to make a claim for any of the benefits below if they live in Bartley, Bramshaw, Brook, Cadnam, Calmore, Copythorne, Lyndhurst, Minstead, Ower, Totton and Winsor. 

Universal Credit replaces:-

Housing Benefit, Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance,

Income Support, Working Tax Credits, and Child Tax Credits.

New Forest District Council has recently updated this entry on its website

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

101 DALMATIONS

The Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society is staging 101 Dalmations at the Vernon theatre on Friday 3 February (7.30) and Saturday 4 February (2.30). Tickets are £9 adult and £6 child.

Click on 101-dalmatians for further information

MINSTEAD QUIZ

At the Minstead Village Hall on 3rd February 2017 at 7.30p.m.

Enter a team of up to 6 people

Entry £15 per person, includes a lovely hot supper at half time

Bar opens at 7.00p.m.

For tickets contact: 023 8081 3437 or email  zebe.harris@hants.gov.uk

Minstead Village Shop

Noticeboard

If you would like events or services promoted on the community noticeboard in the shop please do drop in. All notices are also posted on our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/minsteadvillageshop

Valentines Day – Tues 14 February (Booking required)

Bring your loved ones, meet up with the girls or let the kids join in.

Breakfast/Brunch served from 7am: Dishes to include New Forest Smoked Trout with Poached Eggs, French Pancakes, Scrambled Egg and Avocado Grilled Sourdough Toastie and a Full English.

Afternoon Tea 3pm-6pm: White clothed tables and beautiful crockery. Pauline’s Pantry Scones, Tutti Frutti Jam, dainty sandwiches and a wide range of Dorset teas to enjoy.

Hot chocolate with your walk – available throughout the day.

Gifts – Pre order your Cheese board and red wine for the evening. Gift hampers available for him, her, the children and your best friend (gluten free available) – please pop in to see samples.

Community Groups

Mondays – 9:15-10:15am Ladies Outdoor Fitness & Nutrition Session – 45 minute varied outdoor session of cardiovascular and strength training. Followed by 20 minute nutrition guidance over a cup of complimentary herbal tea.  £10 per session (in blocks of 6).

Tuesdays – 10-11am Scandi Style Outdoor Toddler Play & Coffee Morning – Get stuck into natural crafts, outdoor painting and a variety of other free-range activities. Free to attend.

Would you like to host an event in the shop or do you have an idea for a community activity – please email heidi@minsteadvillageshop.com

Thank you for your continued support.

Heidi, Andy, Wilson & Bella

METAL DETECTOR

Does anyone have a Metal Detector that they might be willing to loan to a parishioner?

Please let us know.

And Finally . . .   A TALE of THREE KITTIES (with apologies to C Dickens!)

A week or so ago three tabby kittens along with their mother were cruelly abandoned in a cardboard box at the entrance to Castle Malwood Lodge Minstead.
They survived the night in sub zero temperatures and were found on the Friday.
A call to the Cat Protection office in Totton was quickly followed up by their Officer (Caroline) arriving and collecting the family of cats, who are now safe, warm, fed and happy.
If anyone would like to rehouse them in a secure friendly home then please phone 07515177773.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

No:                  16/01053

Address:         Thrifty Gate, The Grove, Stoney Cross, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GP

Proposal:         Replacement outbuilding with room over

Consultation

Ends:               Thu 26^th Jan 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:                  16/01052

Address:         Field 13 North of School Lane, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead

Proposal:         Agricultural barn

Consultation

Ends:               Mon 23^rd Jan 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:                  16/01071&2

Address:         FAERIES COTTAGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:         Addition of 3no dormer windows; internal alterations; and

associated application for listed building consent

Consultation

Ends:               Mon 6^th Feb 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:                  16/01068 & 9

Address          FAERIES COTTAGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:         Increase height of 2no existing chimneys; flue; and associated application for listed building consent

Consultation

Ends:               Wed 8^th Feb 2017

No:                  17/00023 (Multiple Parish – Information Only)

Address:         Holly Hatch, Emery Down, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:         Roof alterations to create additional first floor habitable accommodation; dormer with juliette balcony; 2no rear rooflights; demolition of existing conservatory.

Consultation

Ends:               Tue 21^st February 2017

Kung Hei Fat Choi                Gong Xi Fa Cai             Xin Nian Kuai Le

Happy Chinese New Year of the Rooster

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

101Dalmations Vernon Theatre (see below)

Burns Night circa 7.30pm Wednesday 25^th January Trusty Servant

Willow Garden Obelisk Workshop 10am Saturday 28^th January Study Centre

Minstead Quiz 7.30pm 3^rd February Village Hall (see below)

Parish Council 7.30pm 6^th February Danby Room

Let’s Cook Vegan 5.30pm 11^th February Study Centre

Minstead History Group 8.00pm 14^th February

WOW 8.00pm 15^th February

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

For future events please visit the Village website.

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

Vacancy for a Part time Assistant Benefice administrator.

The Benefice is looking for an experienced administrator to work 4 hours, preferably Thursday in the parish office (£8.25 per hour).

Interested people can contact the parish office on 023 8028 3175 or email rector@newforestparishes.com.
ICY ROADS

Our thanks to all those public-spirited people who did spread salt & grit when and where necessary.

Salt & Grit bins are strategically located throughout the parish

FOR SELF HELP as the majority of our roads are not serviced by gritting lorries. A little goes a long way, if you need it then probably so do others, so please be neighbourly and spread a little on the road where required.

THIS Message of THANKS came to us – YOU know who you are, Well Done!

“I got stuck trying to drive up the very icy hill near the ford on my way
home from work tonight. I managed to reverse down and parked up off the
road, and a very kind lady stopped to ask if I was alright. I explained that
I would call a breakdown service, but a short while later she came back with
her husband, and they stayed with me until the AA arrived. I forgot to ask
their names, but the lady has a short grey bob and her husband was wearing a
hi-vis jacket and spectacles. If it is possible to identify them, please
could you pass on my sincere thanks for their kindness and thoughtfulness?
Their actions really showed what a lovely place the village is. Many, many
thanks.”

101 DALMATIONS

The Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society is staging 101 Dalmations at the Vernon theatre on Friday 27 January (7.30), Saturday 28 January (6.00), Sunday 29 January (2.30), Friday 3 February (7.30) and Saturday 4 February (2.30). Tickets are £9 adult and £6 child.

Click on 101-dalmatians for further information

MINSTEAD QUIZ

At the Minstead Village Hall on 3rd February 2017 at 7.30p.m.

Enter a team of up to 6 people

Entry £15 per person, includes a lovely hot supper at half time

Bar opens at 7.00p.m.

For tickets contact: 023 8081 3437 or email  zebe.harris@hants.gov.uk

WHAT’S ON AT THE TRUSTY IN JANUARY

STEAK NIGHT – Come and join us every Thursday for 2 delicious 8oz rump-steaks and a bottle of wine for just £29.99!

BURNS NIGHT – Celebrate Burn’s Night here at The Trusty! 25th January. The address of the haggis, traditional Scottish music and a 3 course bill o Scottish fayre! £24.99 per head!

2 COURSE LUNCH SPECIAL – Monday – Thursday £10.99

Visit the Trusty website or ring 023 8081 2137 for further information.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

No:             16/01053

Address:      Thrifty Gate, The Grove, Stoney Cross, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GP

Proposal:      Replacement outbuilding with room over

Consultation

Ends:           Thu 26^th Jan 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:             16/01052

Address:      Field 13 North of School Lane, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead

Proposal:      Agricultural barn

Consultation

Ends:           Mon 23^rd Jan 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:             16/01071&2

Address:      FAERIES COTTAGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:      Addition of 3no dormer windows; internal alterations; and

associated application for listed building consent

Consultation

Ends:           Mon 6^th Feb 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:             16/01068 & 9

Address       FAERIES COTTAGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:      Increase height of 2no existing chimneys; flue; and associated application for listed building consent

Consultation

Ends:           Wed 8^th Feb 2017

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

Village Lunch 12.30pm Tuesday 17^th January Trusty Servant

Burns Night circa 7.30pm Wednesday 25^th January Trusty Servant

Willow Garden Obelisk Workshop 10am Saturday 28^th January Study Centre

Minstead Quiz 7.30pm 3^rd February Village Hall (see below)

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

For future events please visit the Village website.

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

Veronica Collins

There will be a Service of Celebration of Veronica’s very busy and full life at 3.30pm on Thursday 19^th January in All Saints church.

Her family have asked us to say that all will be most welcome at this Service and afterwards.

Vacancy for a Part time Assistant Benefice administrator.

The Benefice is looking for an experienced administrator to work 4 hours, preferably Thursday in the parish office (£8.25 per hour).

Interested people can contact the parish office on 023 8028 3175 or email rector@newforestparishes.com.

ICY ROADS

Our thanks to all those public-spirited people who did spread salt & grit when and where necessary.

Salt & Grit bins are strategically located throughout the parish

FOR SELF HELP as the majority of our roads are not serviced by gritting lorries. A little goes a long way, if you need it then probably so do others, so please be neighbourly and spread a little on the road where required.

CHICKENS IN NEED

Chris and Tessa Keeley say “A big “THANK YOU” to all those kind people who have rallied round with newspapers for our chickens. They have been wonderful and we appreciate it very much, plus it’s nice to meet some new people in the process”.

C17 LITTER PICK Last Week

“Also a big “THANK YOU” from Tessa (and the PC) to everyone who came on the litter pick last week. When we first started we removed a lot of  ‘historic’ rubbish that was hidden at the back of the verges or part buried in the ground, etc and feel that these quarterly picks are useful in that they contain the litter so it does not build up so badly again.”

Minstead Quiz

At the Minstead Village Hall on 3rd February 2017 at 7.30pm

Enter a team of up to 6 people

Entry £15 per person, includes a lovely hot supper at half time

Bar opens at 7.00p.m.

For tickets contact: 023 8081 3437 or email  zebe.harris@hants.gov.uk

WHAT’S ON AT THE TRUSTY IN JANUARY

STEAK NIGHT – Come and join us every Thursday for 2 delicious 8oz rump-steaks and a bottle of wine for just £29.99!

BURNS NIGHT – Celebrate Burn’s Night here at The Trusty! 25th January. The address of the haggis, traditional Scottish music and a 3 course bill o Scottish fayre! £24.99 per head!

VILLAGE LUNCH – 17th 12pm

2 COURSE LUNCH SPECIAL – Monday – Thursday £10.99

Visit the Trusty website or ring 023 8081 2137 for further information.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

No:             16/01053

Address:      Thrifty Gate, The Grove, Stoney Cross, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GP

Proposal:      Replacement outbuilding with room over

Consultation

Ends:           Thu 26^th Jan 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:             16/01052

Address:      Field 13 North of School Lane, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead

Proposal:      Agricultural barn

Consultation

Ends:           Mon 23^rd Jan 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:             16/01071&2

Address:      FAERIES COTTAGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:      Addition of 3no dormer windows; internal alterations; and

                  associated application for listed building consent

Consultation

Ends:           Mon 6^th Feb 2017 [now Extended to 7^th Feb]

No:             16/01068 & 9

Address       FAERIES COTTAGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA

Proposal:      Increase height of 2no existing chimneys; flue; and associated application for listed building consent

Consultation

Ends:           Wed 8^th Feb 2017

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NEW VILLAGE WEBSITE

As all should now have seen, the new Minstead Village Community Website http://test.minstead.org.uk went live on 1^st January. The Parish Council is keen to receive comments, preferably constructive & via “Contact Us” on the website , especially from those who run the various Village Organisations and Amenities that are mentioned.  In most cases it is expected that each individual Organisation will take on the management of its own page, subject only to a final check by the Parish Council.  If you wish to apply for a new page or for access to the existing content for your Organisation please complete the following and email it to admin@minstead.org.uk:

• Organisation Name:
• Your Name:
•  Your Email:
•  Your Phone Number:
•  Your Role in the Organisation:
•  Existing page URL on minstead.org.uk (if applicable):
•  Existing website URL if you have a site outside of minstead.org.uk:
•  Do you have any experience of managing web content to date (if so a brief description of how would be useful to gauge your experience level):
• Description of needs e.g. “I would like to replace our existing website with page(s) on minstead.org.uk:”

The plan is then to hold a short training session either collectively or if this is not possible then individually.

MINSTEAD OIL

The next date for oil requests is Wednesday January 15th 2014 at 9.00am. Please indicate the quantity of oil needed and say if you are prepared to accept the best price I can get. Otherwise, be prepared to answer an e-mail on the Wednesday quickly (and in any case by midday) saying if the price and company are acceptable to you.

Further dates in 2014 will be as follows (all Wednesdays, all by 9.00am):-
February 12th; March 12th; May 14th; July 16th; Sept 17th; Oct 15th; Nov 12th; December 3rd 2014

New customers please ensure that I have your full name, address, post-code, telephone number(s). Communications should be sent to minsteadoil@gmail.com

NEW CODE FOR CYCLISTS FOR THE NEW FOREST

 A group of over 20 organisations has agreed a New Forest Cycling Code for cycling both on and off the road throughout the National Park. The new code has been developed by the Cycling Liaison Group which aims to facilitate responsible cycling which is in keeping with the special qualities and purposes of the National Park.

 The code is available on the National Park Authority website at www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/cycling-code. The Liaison Group is also working on a charter for event organisers and next meets in February with the aim of finalising the charter by the spring.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

 For details of services and other events see the Benefice website: http://newforestparishes.com/

(There you will find links to Minstead All Saints Church with details of Services etc, and to the current weekly Benefice Sheet with details of Benefice events etc.)

The Two Saints’ Box (in the porch) is the collecting point for donations of items for homeless men and women in our area.   This month – socks and pants.

At each Service in All Saints there will be a Retiring Collection for the month’s Charity – this month –  The Church Mission Society.

The Chairman, Clerk and Councillors of Minstead Parish Council wish you all a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

NOVEMBER BEAT REPORT

The Cadnam Beat Report for November is attached.

 MINSTEAD SHOP AT CHRISTMAS

Just a note from the shop to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and let you know the shop opening times over the holiday period:

Tuesday 24th 8am – 4pm approx

Wednesday 25th Closed

Thursday 26th Closed

Friday 27^th 8 30am -11 30 am approx.

Saturday/Sunday 28th/29^th normal hours.

Wednesday 1st Jan Closed.

Please also note that, like last year, during January, February and most of March the shop will shut at 4pm.

Finally I would just very much like to thank all those of you who support the shop throughout the year. I really do appreciate it and, trust me, it wouldn’t be the same without you!

Jan

 MINSTEAD PLAYERS CHAIRTY COLLECTION

A very big ‘thank you’ to all those who came to the Minstead players production in November for their generous donation of £79.22 to Children in Need.

TUESDAY 17TH DECEMBER FESTIVE VILLAGE LUNCH

Come and join your Minstead friends for a festive get together in the Trusty Servant, crackers and festive atmosphere provided. From 1230 at £6 as normal.

FATHER CHRISTMAS AND CAROLS 21^ST DECEMBER

Look in the Trusty Servant Corner below for further details

 SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS DRAW 21^ST DECEMBER

The Social Club Christmas draw will be held at 9pm on Saturday 21^st December and will be followed by carols round the piano.

 ALL SAINTS CHURCH

https://www.facebook.com/MinsteadChurch

Sunday December 22nd 4pm Service of Lessons and Carols.

Christmas Eve 4.30pm Crib Service

11.30pm Midnight Mass

Wednesday 25th at 1030am All Age Worship for Christmas Day

Sunday December 29th 10.30 we will hold a Service of Worship and Music.

MUKINGE GIANT CHRISTMAS CARD in All Saints church

Send Christmas greetings to all your local friends by writing one of the small Christmas cards provided and pinning it up on the giant card.  Donate the money you have saved by putting it in one of the envelopes provided and then into the donations box in the porch. It will go towards Mukinge Hospital in Zambia.

ALL SAINTS CHRISTMAS TREE

In addition to the Mukinge giant card, all are invited to share the remembrance of a loved one at Christmas by filling in a name tag which will be used as part of the tree decorations from 4pm Sunday 22^nd Dec until Twelfth Night.

You’re welcome to do this whenever you are passing and the church is open. Blank tags are in a box on the front left pew in the nave.

 TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER

Tuesday 17th December 1230hrs – Festive Village Lunch, come and join your Minstead friends for a festive get together, crackers and festive atmosphere provided. Village Lunch at £6 as normal.

Wednesday 18th December – Christmas Quiz, come and have some festive quiz fun at the Trusty on Wednesday the 18th starting at 8.30pm.

Saturday 21st December – “Carols at the Trusty” at 6pm, Mulled wine and mince pies provided by the Trusty, and

Father Christmas will visit the Trusty Servant after Carols, parents please drop off presents for the children to the Trusty before 6pm on the 21st, make sure presents are clearly labelled with the child’s name and there will be a maximum price limit of £10 on all gifts.

There will also be a children’s entertainer at the Trusty from 5pm doing magic, balloons and festive fun and games for the kids.

Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas Eve – 11.30am – 11pm

Christmas Day – 12pm – 4pm

Boxing Day   – 11.30am – 4pm

All other days open as normal.

New Years Eve – New Years Eve will be party night at The Trusty. We will be running our normal menu along with some special specials on the board and then at 9.30pm we will be getting the party started with Superstar DJ Ben Franco, who will singing and playing some great tunes to see in the New Year. No entry fee but booking is highly recommended if you want to dine with us.

SCOUT POST 2013 – FINAL REMINDER

Look out for Lyndhurst Scouts Post stamps and post boxes in local shops!

Stamps at 20p available from now until 21^st December.

Deliveries on 22^nd December only, anywhere in the Lyndhurst, Emery Down, Bank and Minstead areas.

Junior Minstead Panto Trip for Junior Minstead Members, Friends and Family.

Friday 3rd January at 7pm

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Winchester Theatre Royal.

Tickets £14.00 per person (includes coach travel to and from the theatre, entry into the panto and refreshments).

Book your place by contacting Wendy Hague at Acres Down Farm Shop 023 80811281, or wendyhague_71@yahoo.co.uk

Limited spaces – first come, first served.

Closing Date for this trip is Friday 20th December!

Cadnam Beat report Nov 2013

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INTRUDERS

Please be alert and observant

Potential intruders were spotted at and scared away from a property near Stoney Cross at 1530 hrs on Saturday.

Two males and one teenage female were seen in a silver Mondeo saloon car, registration WJ02KFN, and have broken into this property before!

Police, and Minstead’s Neighbourhood Watch coordinator Sue Cole, are aware of these details and ask us all to be vigilant.

Report any such dubious activity immediately to 101,

or 999 if a crime is actually being committed.

WINTER CAR PARK CLOSURES

The Forestry Commission have advised that, amongst others outside our parish, the car parks at Hazel Hill, Ocknell Pond, Brockishill Green, and Minstead Road will again be closed from 1st November 2013 to 31st March 2014.

See more at http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6g3bm2

WINTER VACCINATIONS

For those eligible who missed the recent drop-in clinic for ‘flu and other jabs at Lyndhurst Surgery, the next will be between 2 and 5 pm on Wed 30^th October.

MINSTEAD MAIL

The next edition of Minstead Mail is in the course of preparation.  It will cover the period up until early January 2014.

Please forward any items for inclusion to minsteadpc@googlemail.com, or to the Clerk or any Parish Councillor by Monday 21st October at the latest.

TRUSTY SERVANT EVENTS

8.30 pm Wednesday 23^rd October Charity Quiz Night with special guest host Peter Bennett

All proceeds will go to the 5-4-50 Church Fund.

Weekly Events this Season

Monday Night is “Curry Night” – curry for 2 for £20, a selection of meat and vegetable curries, bombay potatoes, rice and chapatis.

Tuesday Night is “2 for Tuesday” – 2 fish and chips for just £15!

Thursday Night is “Steak Night” – 2 steaks and a carafe of wine for just £25!

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

(also at https://www.facebook.com/MinsteadChurch)

Some future occasions you might like to be involved in:

Sunday Nov 17th at 9.30, Holy Communion and the deadline for bringing a shoebox full of gifts for Operation Christmas Child.

Nov 30th 6.30pm, 5 4 50 Candlelit Concert.

Dec 1st 9.30, Service of the Five Candles.  Service unique to Minstead to celebrate the beginning of advent.

Dec 22nd 4pm, Service of Lessons and Carols

Dec 24th 4.30pm, Crib Service for all ages.

                  11.30pm, Midnight Mass

Dec 25th 10.30, All Age Worship.  Always something different to help us remember why we celebrate Christmas.

Dec 29th 10.30, Service of Worship and Music.

 Regular events appear in the Benefice news sheet.

COMPTON AREA

An exhibition of photos taken during Luke Nicholson’s recent visit to Cambodia with Tear Fund

NEWS

Christmas shoeboxes.

In collaboration with  Operation Christmas Child and Junior Minstead, members of the congregation at All Saints’ Church will be packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

So why not dig out the Christmas wrapping paper, find an empty shoebox and start filling it with gifts for a child who may otherwise receive nothing this Christmas!

Leaflets are available in the porch or by asking Karen or Isabel.  Details are also on the Samaritan’s  Purse website.

Please bring your box to Minstead church on any Thursday evening between 7.30 and 9.30pm.   Or bring it to a service.

Our deadline is the 9.30am service on Sunday November 17th.

Lost property

Someone left a box of coloured pens and a note book in church recently; they are on the back pew nearest the door.

·         The Two Saints’ Box (in the porch) is the collecting point for donations of items for homeless men and women in our area.

·         At each Service in All Saints there will be a Retiring Collection for the month’s Charity – this month it is The Bible Society.