June 2011
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Minster Cubs Having won the Fizz and Quiz Competition in January the 1st Minster Cubs represented Thanet District Cubs at The Kent County Cub Challenge at Lower Grange Farm, Sandling, Maidstone on Saturday 14th May. With 29 other teams from across the county the theme was the Best of British. With challenges of naming and placing landmarks across the UK, making an English afternoon tea, firelighting, apple bobbing, english cricket, dress a cub in costume using plastic bags, quizz of scouting, build a castle and in total 22 challenges to complete. During the day the cubs went from challenge to challenge. At the end of the day with points added 1st Minster Cubs were announced the winners of the Kent County Cub Challenge 2011, Best of British. Well done to the 4 cubs. (Pictured Right: Back row left to right Thomas, Richard, Front row left to right Oliver, Theodore)
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We’ve no doubt that many of you will have noticed that the New Inn has PLUMBING & BUILDING undergone a complete refurbishment, just recently, and is now under totally new SERVICES ownership. Out goes the pool table and dart board and in comes a family friendly 7b High Street, Minster pub/restaurant complete with large garden, offering bar snacks, real ales and cream Contact Mick on teas, plus there is coffee and cake available all day. This family run business is open 6 days a week for food, and they have the expertise of Bert Neve in the kitchen. Gabi and her dad Bill, also tell us that along with their real ale offerings they will 1L/6 be having an ever changing “Guest Ale” to whet your appetite, so why not pop along and take a look, it truly is “All Change” at the New Inn. Rosemary Ball MICHT, IIHHT See their advert on page 12.
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We are pleased to announce that the "Rural Speed Watch Team" for Minster has now been established and is fully operational. Designated areas have previously been Relax the body and mind identified as possible accident black spots within the village, and will now be Suitable for all ages monitored on a regular basis, and will involve routine speed checks within these Tel: 01843 821565 areas. Mob: 07900 030669 1L/7 The police will be given prior notification of all such operations, and will be carried out with their help and co-operation. The sole aim is to keep our village safe for all those who live and work here and encourage safe, careful and considerate driving. R.J.BROADLEY 1L/6 If anyone requires further information please contact the team via the Parish TREE SURGERY Office on 821339 or e-mail : kenself014@btinternet.com NCA & NPTC AMBER’S ADVICE
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