AT A GLANCE – WHAT’S ON
Scam Busting Talk 7-8pm Wednesday 17th July Lyndhurst Church
Open Door Community Cafe 2-4pm Thursday 18th July All Saints Church
The Tin Woman 7.45pm 18-20 July Vernon Theatre
Wag and Bone show 2.30pm Saturday 20th July
Pop-Up Cafe 10am to 2.30pm Sunday 28th July on the Green in aid of the Community Shop
New Forest Show 30 July – 1st August
Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Monday 5th August Danby Room
Furzey Free Guided Walk 11am-1pm Tuesday 6th August
Minstead Village Fete Saturday 10th August on the Green including
the Great Minstead Bake Off and also the
Beer and Cider Festival Friday 9th-Sunday 11th August Trusty Servant
Click on the links above to find out more!
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A31 MINSTEAD CATTLE GRID IMPROVEMENTS
Although many “road closed” signs are still in place work on the cattle grid is now complete and the junction is functioning normally.
SCAM BUSTING TALK WED 17TH JULY
After a rise in the number of SCAMS that seem to attack us in person, on the telephone or via the Internet, PCSO Richard Williams is holding a SCAM BUSTING talk at St Michael and All Angels Church in Lyndhurst.
Join him between 7 and 8pm on Wednesday 17th July and learn how best to defend yourself, your family and your friends from the scammers who will say and do anything to steal our money.
Entry is free and refreshments will be provided.
MINSTEAD OIL BULK BUYING SCHEME
Any requests for Oil to be ordered on your behalf should be sent to Mike Hutton at minsteadoil@gmail.com by 9am on Wednesday 17th July. There will be no orders placed again until monthly from September 18th.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Click HERE to read the weekly notices about services and other events
VILLAGE FETE SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST
A further request for help, either for setting up in the morning, running a stall or taking down later on in the afternoon. If you are able to turn out for some or all of this please contact Steve Cattell on 07732306406 email steve_cattell@hotmail.com.
All gazebos welcome!
Amongst many attractions, the Fete will host the annual renowned
GREAT MINSTEAD BAKE OFF
Click HERE to find out more, read the rules and download an entry form!
Categories for all, children, adults and families!
There will also be the usual fantastic tea tent run by our Church helpers.
Also, if you have any books for the book stall please drop them off with Polly and Oz at Curtle Cottage.
All proceeds from the Fete will be shared between the Church Tower Fund and the Community Shop.
BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL 9TH-11TH AUGUST
The Trusty’s annual Beer and Cider Festival will be held over the weekend 9th-11th August
Lots of fun and live music
Click HERE for further information.
BONFIRES
If you are thinking of having a bonfire please be considerate to your neighbourhood, particularly in the summer months. There are other friendlier ways of getting rid of garden waste e.g. the NFDC Garden Waste Scheme, the local recycling centre and the compost heap!
To find out more Click
If things are really bad ring the NFDC Environmental Protection Section on 023 8028 5411.
Waste derived from commercial activity must not be burnt on site and should be disposed of through a licensed contractor/waste handler.
MINSTEAD PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following Planning Applications for Minstead are out for consultation this week:
No: 19/00477
Address: Peters Hold, Newtown Road, Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GJ
Proposal: Replacement dwelling; detached garage/carport; associated works
and landscaping (Demolition of existing dwelling and annexe)
Consultation
Ends: Thursday 25th July
Visit the NPA website for further planning information.
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We’re not making any predictions but if you’ve got this far we hope you enjoy a fantastic day, especially if you’re into sport!
