If you have any constructive comments or suggestions please let us know by emailing the Parish Clerk at liz.green@minstead.gov.uk
WHAT'S ON IN MINSTEAD
| Sat 21st Aug | See Below | Village Fete on the Green and Beer Festival at the Trusty Servant |
| Sat 4th Sept | 2 pm | Village Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show in the Hall. Opening Ceremony at 2.45 pm, teas available from 3 pm onwards. |
| Every Wednesday | 7.15 p.m. | Minstead Singers practice in All Saints Church (until mid July) |
Every Thursday | 10.00 a.m. | Mini Minstead in the Village Hall |
| Every Friday | 6.00 - 6.30 p.m. | Parish Council Chairman & Vice-Chairman Informal Surgery at the Trusty Servant |
| First Sunday every month | 10.30 a.m. | Family Holy Communion in Minstead Church |
| Second Sunday every month | 6.00 p.m. | Evensong in Minstead Church |
| Third Sunday every month | 10.30 a.m. 6.00 p.m. | Family Service in Minstead Church Parish Communion in Minstead Church |
| Fourth Sunday every month | 10.30 a.m. | Service of the Word in Minstead Church |
| Fifth Sunday in the month (when there is one!) | 10.30 a.m. | Service of Worship and Music in Minstead Church |
| First Monday every month | 7.45 p.m. | Parish Council meets in the Village Hall Surgery |
| First Tuesday every month | 8.00 p.m. | Quiz in the Social Club - visitors welcome |
Second Tuesday every month | 8.00 p.m. | History Society meeting in the Social Club |
| Second Wednesday every month | 8.00 p.m. | WOW (Women on Wednesdays) Meetings as on the noticeboard, usually in the Village Hall green Room |
| First Thursday every month | 9.30 a.m. | Rector James Bruce informal surgery - drop in for a chat in the Church |
| Second and fourth Thursday every month | 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. | Bell Ringers' practice |
| Fourth Tuesday every month | 8.00 p.m. | Whist night in the Social Club - visitors welcome |
Details of forthcoming events in the Village can also be seen on the Village Diary which is regularly updated and placed on the Parish Council Noticeboard. If you would like to join the growing number of people who receive this by email please send your email address to Cllr Alan Ferguson at alanandfionaf@btinternet.com. More details may also be seen on the Village Shop and Church Noticeboards.
Temporary Road Closure
Hampshire County Council's Highways West office, have requested a temporary road closure at Newtown Road Minstead in order to carry out carriageway patching, surface dressing and any associated remedial works. The initial Statutory Notice will come into effect this Monday 9th August. The closure is likely to be required for a maximum total of six days, but will be implemented intermittently, as required, and between 0700hrs and 1600hrs only on any day that the closure is in place. The works programme is provisional and weather dependent. The first phase of the works (and closure) is currently planned for this Wednesday and Thursday 11th and 12th August. It is anticipated that all phases of the works will be completed by 30th November 2010. Information boards giving notice of the closure dates will be provided on site.
Village Fete 21st August
The Village Fete will take place on the Green on Saturday 21st August from 12 to 4 pm. There will be the usual range of tempting stalls, with proceeds going towards the new meeting and social area in the Church, as well as one for Help for Heroes at which the new book "Minstead at War 1914-1945" will be launched. All contributions for the bottle and tombola stalls will be gratefully received by Stewart and Pam at the Shop or Steve Cattell. There will also be a beer festival and hog roast at the Trusty. Keep an eye on noticeboards for further details.
MINSTEAD HISTORY GROUP - CAN YOU HELP?
Minstead's Local History Group is planning an exhibition of 'Minstead Past and Present' and is interested in hearing from anyone who remembers life in Minstead in former times. Or maybe you have photos, or information on houses and their occupants, or a family tree of your ancestors in Minstead?
If you can help we would love to hear from you - please contact Steve Catell on 023 8081 3574 or steve_cattell@hotmail.com
(With your permission, we would copy photos/documents and return them immediately.)
The exhibition 'Minstead Past and Present' will be in May 2011.
