COMING UP SOON IN MINSTEAD
Saturday 5th September Annual Flower Show
Monday 7th September Parish Council meeting 7.30pm Old Surgery
Tuesday 8th September History Group 8pm Social Club
Wednesday 9th September Beat Surgery 9.30-10.30 Village Shop
Wednesday 9th September 8pm WOW meeting in the Green Room
Friday 11th September Pub Quiz from 7pm Trusty Servant
Saturday 12th September Study Centre Open/Apple Day 12.30-4.30pm
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ANNUAL FLOWER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SHOW THIS COMING SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART!
Entries should be with the Hon Secretary Mrs Janet Mitchell no later than this Wednesday 2nd September.
2014 Cup Winners are asked to return cups to the Hon Secretary by this Wednesday 2nd September.
See 2015 Flower Show Schedule for details of Classes, Trophies, Rules and Entry Form.
Judging will commence at 10.30 am and the Show will be open to the public from 2.00 pm.
The opening Ceremony will take place at 2.45 pm and teas will be available from 3.00 pm onwards.
Cups and Special Awards will be presented at 4.15 pm followed by draws and collection of prize money.
Prizes for the tombola should be handed in to the Shop.
All help in setting up from 4.00pm Friday 4th September will be very welcome.
MINSTEAD MAIL
The Autumn 2015 edition of Minstead Mail is being prepared and will be printed and distributed in hard copy to all households in the Parish towards the end of September. It will include details of all known events up until the New Year
If you have any contributions and/or suggestions please email them to minsteadpc@googlemail.com as soon as possible.
SCHOOL CROSSINGS
As the start of the next school term is upon us all should be aware that there will be more children crossing our roads at various points on their way to school and on their way home.
See School Crossing leaflet Sept 15 which gives advice to both pedestrians and drivers about School Crossings and the Patrol Service.
VOTER REGISTRATION
You will shortly receive NFDC’s annual voter registration canvass, if you have not already got it.
If you wish to vote do check the details and make amendments if necessary in accordance with the directions on the form
MINSTEAD ALL SAINTS
For the week’s Notices, details of Services and other events see the Benefice website. Follow All Saints’ activities on Facebook and/or
sign up for Church Notices.
There will be a Silent Auction of Kate Charman’s pen and ink drawing of All Saints’ Church from Aug 15th to Oct 2nd 2015. See Silent auction poster2.
Like to bid for the picture? There are forms available in the church porch. Once you’ve completed one, please bring it to church or give it to one of the churchwardens.
Bids will be accepted until 9pm on Friday October 2nd.
The draw will take place on Sunday October 4th, during the Church’s 9.30am celebration of Harvest Festival. If yours proves to be the highest bid, we will be in touch.
MINSTEAD STORY WRITING COMPETITION
“What did the 800 year old yew tree in the Churchyard see?”
Age groups: up to 7 years; 8-11 years; 12 and over.
Competition closes tomorrow Monday 31st August 2015.
Please email your entry to minsteadpcc@gmail.com.
THERE ARE PRIZES FOR EACH AGE GROUP!
More information in the Church Porch or on the church website www.newforestparishes.com.
HISTORY GROUP TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
8.00 PM in the Social Club
There will be a talk by Stephen Ings – All Welcome!
BEAT SURGERY WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
9.30 – 10.30 am Village Shop
Come along and meet our local police and take the opportunity to discuss with them any local matters that may be of concern or interest.
PUB QUIZ
TRUSTY SERVANT vs NEW FOREST INN
FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
From 7pm.
Anyone wishing to organise a team or just take part please contact Sam or any of the team at Trusty by dropping in, emailing info@thetrustyservant.co.uk or by phone on 023 8081 2137.
There will be a return match later in the year!
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER STUDY CENTRE OPEN/APPLE DAY
12.30-4.30 pm
This is a family day in celebration of apples, local produce, acoustic music and storytelling. Bring you apples to be identified by expert Chris Bird from Sparsholt College or to be juiced in the traditional apple press (bring lots of containers!). There will be an Apple Cake and an Apple Creature Competition for the creative amongst you!
£3 per family, everyone welcome!
See Study Centre website for further information
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following planning applications for Minstead are open for consultation.
Visit http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications for further information.
Application No: 15/00502 (amended plans to the revised application)
Registration Date: 13th July 2015
Closing date: 8th September 2015
Location: Hunters Brook, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead SO43 7FX
Proposal: Replacement Dwelling and garage (revised application)
Application No: 15/00478
Registration date: 6th August 2015
Closing Date: 10th September 2015
Location: Cartref Cottage, Ringwood Road, Stoney Cross SO43 7GN
Proposal: Single storey extension; detached double garage with
storage over
Application No: 15/00490
Registration Date: 17th August 2015
Closing Date: tbd
Location: Ivy Cottage, Lyndhurst Rd, Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7FX
Proposal: Chimney Alterations
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