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MESSAGE OF THE WEEK FROM YOUR LOCAL BEAT OFFICER!
“I am PC 21142 Rob Morant the local beat officer for Minstead, Bramshaw and Copythorne and I am based at Lyndhurst Police station. I have been on the beat since April last year and in this time I have endeavoured to be visible and available to the residents of the parish but am aware that there are many people I have not had any contact with. I would like to give you the opportunity to suggest what my policing priorities for Minstead should be for the Spring and Summer. If you would like to share your concerns or just contact me my work mobile is 07554 775473 or email me at robert.morant@hampshire.pnn.police.uk and I will contact you as soon as I am able.”
LYNDHURST ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
We understand that the drainage improvement works on Lyndhurst Road from Church Lane to the track south east of The Coach House will not now require the road to be closed (but please don’t hold us to it!).
SINGING WORKSHOP AT THE STUDY CENTRE 1ST MARCH
2-5pm
Choral director, composer and singer Jeremy Avis has built a reputation for his joyful engaging and slightly left-field community singing workshops.
Recently he has composed music for the Queens Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, conducted a huge project for the Cultural Olympiad and been acting on stage at the National Theatre, the RSC and in Botswana.
This 3 hour workshop will get you singing joyfully in parts, a selection of easy to learn songs that herald the coming of Spring and the joy of new seasons from places as far afield as Botswana, Bulgaria, Essex and Jeremy’s own composition.
An afternoon of full-throated vocal expression and the visits to exciting new vocal territory is guaranteed!
Tickets cost £15 (to include Tea and Cake as well as singing!)
BEAT SURGERY WED 5th MARCH
9.30 – 10.30am at the Village Shop
Come along and meet our local police officers and discuss any issues of concern with them informally.
LIVE MUSIC MINSTEAD SOCIAL CLUB SAT 8th MARCH
with
FARMAGGEDON
Country & Western Rock
Original material & Covers
On Saturday 8th March
BBQ food will be available
ALL WELCOME!
TRUSTY SERVANT CORNER
Friday 28th February – Man vs Food The Trusty Hot Wing Challenge, our hottest challenge yet! Enter now at The Trusty
Friday 14th March – The Trusty presents Be A Star Karaoke Night
For details, further information and to follow events see Facebook or ring 023 8081 2137.
We are also now taking entries for this year’s Forest’s Got Talent, win £1000 first prize, £500 second prize and the chance to perform at The Wave 105 Bournemouth Air Show
http://www.wave105.com/charity/get-involved/forests-got-talent/
https://www.facebook.com/ForestsGotTalent
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
For details of Services and other events see the Benefice website.
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News
Church warden. After the APCM on 23rd April George Dibben will be stepping down from being churchwarden. Please reflect on who might take his place.
Bulb planting. We would like to add some snowdrops to the bulbs we planted last autumn. Many people prefer to plant snowdrops in full leaf, i.e.” in the green”. If you would like to plant some in the churchyard we will be doing this at about 11.30, after the service on Feb 23rd. Bring trowel, gloves, fork and bulbs if you can get them………If you cannot get to the service meet us at the church porch at 11.30 for refreshments. We will identify on a church yard map where you have planted your bulbs.
Worship Group. The recent meeting agreed to try holding some gatherings in the afternoon to engage more with the village community. The first one will be on Palm Sunday at 4pm, starting on the village green.
COMPTON AREA
“A lifetime of drawing children”
An exhibition of drawings of children by Jeanie Mellersh.
LYNDHURST CHURCH CONCERT 22nd MARCH
Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man”, a mass for peace, was commissioned by the Royal Armouries Museum for the Millennium celebrations. It was originally dedicated to victims of the Kosovo crisis.
This is a highly evocative and moving work which will be performed in St Michael’s Church in Lyndhurst for the first time. It is especially appropriate that it is to be performed in the year of the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1. The concert is being performed by members of various choirs who will be coming together on the day to raise funds for Help for Heroes, for St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst and All Saints’, Minstead. If you are a singer who knows the piece well please do apply to Berry Stone for a place in the choir. The concert is taking place with the support of The Prince Foundation.
A team is needed to run the raffle on the day. As 25% of the amount raised is destined for All Saints’ it would be great if the congregation could help out by providing this team.
For further details contact Berry Stone on 023 8081 3719 or berrymstone@btinternet.com
5-4-50 RACE NIGHT 29th MARCH
In Minstead Social Club
Hosted by 5-4-50
All welcome
Everybody is a Potential Winner
Buy a horse -cash prizes. Look out for the opportunity
Tote on the night
See you there!
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