eNewsletter 14th August 2016

AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON IN MINSTEAD AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016

Beat Surgery 4pm Monday 15th August Village Green

BYO Village Lunch 12.30pm Wednesday 17th August Keepers Cottage (see below)

Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show Saturday 3rd September Village Hall (see below)

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Monday 5th September Danby meeting room

Beat Surgery 4-5pm Monday 12th September Village Green

Local History Group 8pm Tuesday 13th September Social Club

WOW 8pm Wednesday 14th September Green Room

Open Day/Apple Day 12.30-4.30pm Saturday 17th September Study Centre

Minstead Makers 6pm Thursday 29th September Furzey Tearooms

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

For future events please visit the Village website.

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VILLAGE FETE

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Many thanks to all who contributed to another very successful annual Village Fete on Saturday!

In particular recognition should be given to Peter Bennett and Steve Cattell who not only organized everything but who worked tirelessly to make it all happen, supported by an enthusiastic workforce; and also to all those who manned all the stalls and provided a superb range of refreshments!

An excellent grand total of £1109 was raised and will be divided between the Minstead Defibrillator Fund and the Church.

 BYO VILLAGE LUNCH

A further reminder that Fiona Crosthwaite-Eyre has kindly offered to host a ‘Picnic Village Lunch’ for Minstead villagers from 12.30pm on this coming Wednesday 17th August at Keepers Cottage, Brook.

Bring your lunch and a chair!

Tel: 023 8081 3140

FLOWER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SHOW 3RD SEPTEMBER

There is now less than 3 weeks to go for the 65th Minstead Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show!

There are lots of different classes for all and everyone is encouraged to have a go – it’s the taking part that matters!

All entries must be submitted to the Hon Secretary, Mrs Janet Mitchell, no later than Wednesday 31st August.

All 2015 cup holders are asked to return cups also to the Hon Secretary by 31st August.

VILLAGE HALL DISCOUNTS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

Having a party or event requiring a great local venue?

Did you know Minstead Village Hall offers large discounts for parish residents? The hall can cater for all types of events with facilities including a large hall, a stage, a fully licensed bar and two meeting rooms plus kitchen facilities. Introducing the new Danby Room renovated to be perfect for corporate meetings or kids parties. Email enquiries to hires@minsteadhall.co.uk  or visit http://test.minstead.org.uk/locations/village-hall/.

MINSTEAD MAKERS

There will be no meeting this month.

The next meeting will be on Thursday 29th September at 6pm in Furzey Tearooms.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

See All Saints Notices 14th August 2016 and Benefice Notices 14th August 2016 for All Saints and Benefice notices, services and events and also Forest Link August 2016 for the August edition of Forest Link.

FURZEY GARDEN WALKS

There will be free guided walks around Furzey Gardens on Tuesday 6th September and Tuesday 4th October starting at 11.15 am. There is no need to book and normal garden entrance donation applies.

See Furzey Gardens walks Autumn 2016 for further information.

BRINGING THE PAST TO LIFE

A ‘Time Team’ weekend of activity will be held at Emery Down Church

Saturday and Sunday 20 & 21 August 10am-4pm

This is an opportunity to get involved in logging churchyard monuments plus lots of other interesting talks and activities.

See Bringing the Past to Life 20-21 Augd for further information.

 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications for Minstead are out for consultation:

Number:      16/00550

Address:      South Lodge, Football Green, SO43 7FR

Proposal:      Single Storey extension

Consultation

Expires:       Wednesday 17th August

Number:      16/00563

Address:      Fleetwater Cottage, Newtown Rd, SO43 7GJ

Proposal:      Replacement Fence

Consultation

Ends:           23rd August

Number:      16/00621

Address:      Fleetwater Cottage, Newtown Rd, SO43 7GJ

Proposal:      Garage (Demolition of existing)

Consultation

Ends:           24th August

Number:      16/00653

Address:      Fishpond Piece, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Proposal:      Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Existing

use of dwelling in breach of Condition 1 (Agricultural Occupancy) of

planning permission NFDC/91/48438

Consultation

Ends:           31st August

Number:     16/00662

Address:     Skymers, Stoney Cross Plain Road, Newtown, Minstead,

Lyndhurst SO43 7GF

Proposal:     Single storey side, front and rear extension;

two storey side extension; outbuilding; porch;

entrance gates

Consultation

Ends:         13th September

Further information can be obtained by visiting http://publicaccess.newforestnpa.gov.uk/online-applications/ or directly from NPA Offices at Lymington Town Hall.

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