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HEDGES AND DITCHES
We’ve had some complaints from locals who have been scratched by the ever lengthening tentacles of brambles and other vegetation that are creeping towards the centre of some of our roads!
So all who own hedges along our roads are reminded that they are responsible for cutting them back, keeping them clear for all passers-by and ensuring they are reasonably neat in appearance. A city park we are not (yet) but it is only reasonable to provide a scratch free clear passage for all our road users.
The next couple of months is the normal time for doing this.
If hedges are badly neglected then the matter will be referred to Hampshire County Council who may ultimately carry out the necessary work and will pass the bill to the landowner.
This also applies to ditches along boundaries. Even if they are outside the hedge their clearance is still the responsibility of the owner of the boundary.
MINSTEAD MAIL
The next edition of Minstead Mail is in the course of preparation and it will cover the period from September until the New Year. If you wish to submit anything for inclusion please email it to minsteadpc@googlemail.com.
Many will know that the late Andrew Salanson gave his graphic design skills to help produce the highly professional looking Minstead Mail that we have all enjoyed in recent years. His contribution will be sorely missed.
Thus we are looking for someone local with graphic design skills who may be able to help in future. Anyone interested should contact us at minsteadpc@googlemail.com.
MINSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP TUES 12TH AUG
From 8pm in the Social Club
Stephen Ings will talk about Poverty in Market Towns.
All welcome!
WOW (Women on Wednesday) AT MINSTEAD WALK WED 13TH AUGUST
This Wednesday 13th August there will be a walk led by Jackie Poulson (a Forest Ranger) followed by a pub supper.
(Lady guests welcome, for more details contact tricia@olorenshaw.com)
VILLAGE ANNUAL FETE AND BEER FESTIVAL SAT 16TH AUGUST
The 5 day forecast is looking good so get planning for a bumper weekend at the Village Annual Fete, Bake Off and Trusty Beer Festival!
See below for details.
*ANNUAL FETE*
Saturday 16th August 12noon to 4pm on the Green
Games & competitions galore!!
Name the teddy tombola tea tent crazy golf coconut shy books
Higher lower game raffles stalls
Water to wine draw splat the rat bagatelle village shop open
Donations of bottles/prizes for the Tombola should be left at the shop or delivered to Alison McGhee at Cauldrons Bull Lane – Sue Nicholson would like cakes for the tea tent delivered to her on the Friday at Dunbridge Cottage or on the morning at the tea tent.
See 2014 Village Fete flyer for further information
*THE GREAT MINSTEAD BAKE OFF!*
Saturday 16th August
at the Village Fete on the green.
The Great British Bake Off has arrived in Minstead and it is your chance to show off your finest baking skills. There are categories ranging from the Children’s New Forest Cupcake challenge to the Adult Scones, Pastries and Cake sections through to the Great Minstead Bake Off My Minstead Showstopper!
Fantastic prizes to be won and the My Minstead Bake Off Cup will go to the Showstopper Category.
Please see Bake Off Poster for further details and use Entry Form The Great Minstead Bake Off to join in!
*TRUSTY SERVANT BEER FESTIVAL WEEKEND*
Lots of local ales to choose from and a BBQ and hog roast all weekend.
Friday 15th August
Live music from 8.30pm with The Plonkers
Saturday 16th August
Family Fun Day, Village Fete, The Great Minstead Bake Off, Punch and Judy, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Live Music All Day
Sunday 17th August
Forest’s Got Talent Grand final, a fantastic final full of amazing talent….who will win £1000???
See Facebook to keep up to date with all events and other forthcoming attractions at the Trusty.
POPPY PICNIC SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST
On the green beside the Church in Emery Down
Live music from 6pm
Make a picnic, bring your family, friends (and pets)to celebrate our community, the church (inside if it rains) and the Royal British Legion
Part of the regular Christ Church ‘Sunday at Six’ events
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
For this week’s Notices, details of Services and other events see the Benefice website and follow All Saints activities on Facebook.
MINSTEAD SOCIAL CLUB AN EVENING OF MUSIC 23RD AUGUST
Back by popular request – Laura
Singing a mixture of 60s and 70s music, this popular artist is returning to the club. 7pm-11pm
Come and enjoy the music.
VILLAGE FRUIT, FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW SAT 6TH SEPTEMBER
Our annual Fruit, Flower & Veg Show is less than 4 weeks away so now is the time to give some serious thought to your entries this year!
There are classes for everyone, for children, for adults, for flower enthusiasts, for fruit & veg growers, for bakers & jam makers and for the young home craft enthusiast so have a bit of fun by joining in and see how well you can do!
To find out more have a look at the 2014 Flower Show Schedule and have a bit of fun by planning your entries now!
HEADS UP FOR THE MINSTEAD VILLAGE WALK 5TH OCTOBER
Join us for the inaugural Minstead Village Walk leaving from All Saints Church, Minstead at 10.45am following the service.
We will walk along the public footpath from the church to the Ford and continue to the large gate on the corner near ‘Muffins’. Minstead Manor Estate will arrange a guided walk in the grounds returning to the gate approximately 1 hour later, then back to the church. Stout footwear is recommended, dogs are permitted if on leads and all litter to be taken home.
A donation via the church ‘Yellow’ envelope would be appreciated of £2.00 per adult. All monies to be donated to the 5-4-50 fundraising. For safety reasons only 50 people will be permitted on the walk.
For further details and to register your place please contact Pauline Roberts, Woodside, telephone 811745, or email bb.roberts@btinternet.com
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