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Bembridge & St Helens Area December 2019 Your Local Community Magazine
Emergency contact details for wildlife
With thanks to Nature Therapy CIC for supplying this handy list of contact numbers should any readers come across hurt or distressed wildlife.
Badgers - 01983 717740 Bats - 01983 406756 Bees - Tag Chris Van Wyk or Kate Bucci on Bunbury Bees Facebook page Birds of Prey - 01983 530885 Deer - 01983 638680 Dormice - 01983 717740 Ferrets - 07477967878 Foxes - 01983 521778 or 01983 717740 Gulls - 01983 717740 Hedgehogs - 01983 613145 Lizards - Tag Kirsty Smiff on IOW Nature Facebook page Marine Mammals - 01825 765546 Pet birds - 07525856911 or 07939103398 Seabirds - 01983 717740 Seahorses - 07876513628 Sharks - 01752 672008 Squirrels - 01983 613145 Swans - 01983 717740 Wild Birds - 07765564479 RSPCA 0300 1234 999
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Welcome to the December issue. Christmas is just around the corner and we are fast approaching the end of one year and moving steadily into the next.
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To get you in the festive spirit our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 12 and 13 are packed with Christmas events leading up to the big day. The island is home to a wonderful array of wildlife and should you come across any in an injured or distressed state our handy list of contact details on page 2 will be able to point you in the right direction of who should be your first port of call. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and I look forward to catching up with you soon.
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St Helens Parish Council Phone: 07563 130185 | E-mail: clerk@sthelensiw.org.uk Public feedback following the installation of a Defibrillator at the Duver Public Toilets, as part of the National Restart A Heart campaign, has been really positive and we are in the process of arranging training for local school children, as well as stakeholders in the Spring – part of the longer term plan to improve amenities at the Duver. Improvements include keeping the accessible toilet, on the Duver, open all year – and reviewing what additions can be put in place from next Easter onwards. Following extensive meetings with the Local Authority, and other stakeholders, the Parish are working on proposals to improve and alleviate the ongoing surface water issue on the pavement by the Bus Shelter in Station Road – although the Parish are not responsible for the area, there is a need to work on viable solutions and have allocated funding to contribute to a solution. Working with Community Payback, benches around the Parish have been renovated and the area near the Village Map, on the road to the Duver, has also been repaired, with the post re-aligned and the footpath refreshed – there are a few more projects in hand, as part of a public realm initiative.
clarifying what measures could be taken to ensure the future of the much needed green spaces in the village. In addition to the General Election on December 12th 2019, there is also a byelection the same day. The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Monday 9th December 2019, when members will discuss the future maintenance of Duver Toilets, improvements to the pavement on Station Road adjacent to the Green/Bus Shelter, and initiatives for 2020. One of the initiatives is the heritage trail and how this may link to work with the School to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE and VJ Days (May and August 2020), building on the Remembrance Day Service, a wreath was laid on behalf of the Parish Council and residents by John Coleman. An event was also held on 11th November in the local school with 2 minute’s silence being observed, a talk was given by Bilko Dyer on the effects of the World Wars on St Helens, with members of the Historical Association and Parish Council also in attendance.
Members will also be discussing the IW Councils consultation on Public Space Protection Orders, which includes Dogs On Leads, as well other Public Discussions have also been held over the Space issues: the Parish Council would encourage all residents to look at the protection of the Greens, recognising Local Authority’s proposals and the usage of the greens but also 4
St Helens Parish Council comment as appropriate – the Parish Council have previously expressed views and are very mindful of the needs of residents and visitors, and the need to ensure whatever policy if agreed, there is appropriate signage and information, and there is full engagement with stakeholders. The Parish have also invested in the annual Christmas Tree and the Village of Angels event – we are continually assessing how best to use the Council’s resources at this time of year.
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St Helens Parish Council would like to thank residents for their support and comments over the past year, and wish residents a Happy Christmas. Best regards, St Helens Parish Council
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Abuse has Evolved You don’t need a bruise to be abused. You don’t have to hit to hurt. Abuse is no longer just physical! Just because a person doesn’t put their hands on you, that doesn’t mean they aren’t abusive. ABUSE is control, blatant disrespect and hurtful words.
It doesn’t just happen to women. Men can be victims too. Break the Cycle CIC has been running since 2016 and was founded by Maggie Currie after she realised there was a gap in the support needed by people who had suffered domestic abuse. She has worked tirelessly to obtain grant funding and donations to run the FREE Mind the Gap courses which are aimed at anyone who has suffered abuse in any form. Their regular 12 week courses are attended by local men and women and they can learn how to rebuild their It is NOT okay confidence and move forward positively in their lives on their • To be humiliated in public own terms. The sessions help • For you to be forced to do something you do build support networks, learn not agree with new skills and increase • To be told you are ugly or unattractive self-belief.
• To be forced to choose between your friends or partner/wife/husband • To be controlled • To be made to feel guilty for somebody else’s anger. It is their issue and not your fault.
These FREE to attend courses have produced amazing results by those attending. They have changed the thinking of some people in such a way as they have made the decision not to commit suicide. Others have discovered they are valuable members of society after continuously being told how worthless they were and some have gone on to start their own businesses, gone back into education or, just as importantly, escaped from their abusive relationship and now live confidently on their own terms.
The next courses begin in January 2020. The women only course begins on Tuesday 7th January at 10am and the men only course begins on Thursday 9th January at 6pm. Both courses are run at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport. For more information or to book your place call 01983 754666 or email hello@breakthecycle. org.uk
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BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL
5 Foreland Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5XN Tel: 01983 874160 Email: clerk@bembridgepc.org.uk
Bembridge Friendship Circle
The Bembridge Stitchers have kindly donated a Quilt to be raffled for the Community Bus. Tickets are available from the Parish Office, 5 Foreland Road, the Bembridge Stitchers and prior to the draw on the 7th December at the Christmas Coffee Morning in the Village Hall. Thank you to the Bembridge Stitchers for the amazing quilt and the amount of work that has gone into making it. If you would like to purchase 150 Club numbers for 2020 please visit the Parish Office or purchase at the Christmas Coffee Morning. All proceeds go towards the running of the Community Bus and saving for a new bus.
Star Competition
Are you going to help Bembridge Twinkle this year? Application forms for this year’s competition are available from the parish office or website https:// www.bembridgepc.org.uk/community/ village-partnership/ Please return application forms to the Parish Office by Friday 6th December.
Christmas Opening
Parish Office Christmas Opening The Parish Office will be closing at 12noon on Christmas Eve and will open at 9.30am on 2nd January.
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Trading Standards would like to warn residents about the following – • Action Fraud has received hundreds of reports of a scam where victims receive an automated phone call claiming they’ve been charged for an Amazon Prime subscription. The phone call informs people their personal details have been fraudulently used to subscribe to Amazon Prime, however they can cancel the transaction by pressing 1. When victims do this, they are automatically connected to criminals posing as Amazon custom service representatives who remotely access their computer and steal their personal and financial details. Always question uninvited approaches in case it’s a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number. • With Brexit ever present be aware that scammers will undoubtedly try to take advantage of our concerns. We have been advised that a scam has been identified in Cornwall whereby scammers were posing as the NHS Brexit team and saying that people needed to pay in advance for their prescriptions. Be aware if you receive a call like this it is most definitely a scam – just hang up
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BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL If you wish to sign up for our e-newsletter please contact the parish office at 874160 or clerk@bembridgepc. org.uk .
Look out for in December: 4th- 8th Christmas Fair, Olde Village Inn, High Street 6th The Elms Christmas Coffee Morning, 10am to 12pm, Swains Road 7th Friendship Circle Christmas Coffee Morning with Quilt Raffle, 10am-12pm Village Hall 7th Lights of Love, BBA
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Every Monday – FREE fun quiz night at Ye Olde Village Inn, 61 High St, Bembridge. 7.30pm for 8pm start. For more info call 872616 Every Tuesday – Badgers (Ages 7-10 years and Cadets (aged 10-18) meet from 6.30 – 8pm at St John Ambulance HQ, 12 Manners View, Dodnor Park, Newport, PO30 5FA Every Thursday – St John Ambulance adult volunteers meet from 7-9pm. Anyone from 18+ years welcome to come along. There is no financial cost to anyone joining us as an adult volunteer, we just ask for their time. Meet at 12 Manners View, Dodnor Park, Newport, PO30 5FA First Saturday of every month at Bembridge Friendship Circle meet at the Village Hall from 10am – 12pm. Book Sale, bric-a-brac, raffle, tea/coffee/hot chocolate and cakes. Come along and support this event and all proceeds to towards the community bus. Sunday 1st December – Light up a Life with Mountbatten. Dedicate a light on our Remembrance Tree and join us at 4pm for our Light up a Life service where our tree will be lit and we will light candles in memory of all those we have loved and lost. You can dedicate as many lights as you wish and there is no minimum donation per light. Due to the popularity of the event there will be a free park and ride service from Seaclose Recreation Ground. For more information go to www.mountbatten.org.uk/light-up-alife-services 12
Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th December –Christmas Fair at Ye Ole Village Inn, Bembridge. 25 Christmas stalls, carol singers, live music, free entry. Winter beer festival and Lights of Love. Enter the marquee of fun in the OVI car park. Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th December – Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival from 10am – 5pm. Well over 220 themedecorated Christmas trees exhibited in various, very different locations in Brighstone and Mottistone raising money for local charities. Viewing in all venues from 5th to the 8th and thereafter in three venues until January 1st. There will be a myriad of attractions to entertain you; Carol singing, Handbell ringing, Craft Fairs, Face painting (Sat/Sun Dec 7/8) Mini Market at the weekend, Lace making and patchwork demonstrations, Cake and Biscuit Raffles, Daily Refreshments available to purchase, Soup lunches available on the Saturday. A Free Park and Ride will operate with buses following a circular route from the Isle of Wight Pearl and Brighstone Holiday Centre on the Military Rd. For more information go to http://www.fivechurches.org.uk/ Saturday 7th December – Vectis Radio Station Open Day from 10am to 12 midday at the studio based at the Riverside Centre, Newport. Come and see how it all works behind the scenes, meet some of the presenters, have a cuppa and some cake. All we ask is a minimum £1 donation to help keep your community radio station running.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 8th December - Santa Dash with Mountbatten at Superbowl, Ryde Esplanade - Registration Now Open. Walk, jog or run 3k or 5k along Ryde Seafront dressed as Santa! Suitable for all the family (including the dog!). Spectators can come and see the Santa on mass and cheer on their loved ones. Everyone who takes part will receive a Santa Suit, and everyone who crosses the finish line receives a special Santa Dash medal, in recognition of their support for Mountbatten. Prices; Adults £16 + £3.50 p&p, Children (Under 16) £10. Start time 11am check in open from 10am. For more information go to www.mountbatten.org. uk/event/santa-dash-with-mountbatten Wednesday 11th December – 1940’s Vintage Christmas Fayre at Appley Cliff, 8 Popham Road, Shanklin from 2pm – 7pm. Join us at our first 1940s Vintage Christmas Fayre at the Cheshire Home in Shanklin Fun for all the family, supporting Leonard Cheshire and St. Blasius School. 1940s Vintage fun, games and entertainment from the fantastic Vectis 40s Vintage Group. Father Christmas in his Grotto - only 25p per child. Christmas stalls - cards, gifts and presents to buy. Tombola and raffles and much, much more. Friday 20th December - Guided Walk: Squirrel & Mince Pies at Borthwood Copse, near Winford, Isle of Wight, PO36 0LD. 10am – 12pm. Free event, donations welcome. If you join our short gentle stroll you might just get to spot a rare red squirrel. We’ll also explain how we look after the trees and woods to help
the squirrels make their homes here. Suitable for all the family. Booking essential on 01983 741020. Meet at the Parish Council car park (SZ 566 843). Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather on the day and bring binoculars if you have them. Wednesday 1st January - Sandown Carnival New Year Firework Display. To celebrate the end of our 130th Anniversary year and the start of 2020 we will be holding a fantastic firework display from Sandown Pier on New Years Day. Come along with family & friends and celebrate with us!! The display starts at 6pm and although the event is free, please give generously to the collectors so that we can stage our November Celebrations again in 2020. Event subject to weather conditions on the day. All event information was correct at time of print
Would you like your charity/ community event promoted in our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section? Email details to islandmagazines@gmail.com. Information must be in text format as unfortunately we cannot inlcude posters/flyers in this section. Copy deadline is the 9th of each month to guarantee inclusion.
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One Great Island of People, Living in Many Communities Caring and Creative, Inclusive and Dynamic Striving to achieve equality of opportunity in all things and living life to the full
INSPIRATIONAL FUTURES
Our Island is steeped in history, has a workforce and community spirit to be proud of and its location inspires innovation and creativity I Believe that Island people deserve to be listened to and have their issues and concerns strongly represented at the highest levels of Government. By putting Island People First and at the centre of democracy. I will be voting for what best fits the needs of our Island People, in a way that is transparent, inclusive and community focused.
Our Health and Well-Being comes first
above all else and we must support our local NHS, and health workers in finding new ways in addressing the shortfalls of staff and funding. We must invest if we are all to live a good and long life. I will continue to fight for better funding with improved Health and Mental Healthy Services.
I Will Inspire Island Residents, encourage community development, raise peoples spirits and help improve our Island’s Profile. Our people are innovative and creative. I will seek to promote all that is good about our Island. The World We Live In Is The Source Of All That We Are And Hope To Be.
The Isle of Wight and United Kingdom is well placed with its innovation technologies and can make a significant contribution in supporting the reductions of pollutants. There are financial and employment rewards for our businesses in creating environmental innovations. Our Island is in a great position to test new technologies and green innovations. We must take climate change seriously.
ple when peo s en p p ha ly on , Change te, are engaged get involved, voer to demand it. and join togeth I would want to see a small Island visitor tax introduced to fund Cross-Solent Patient Transport and environmental projects. We need to assertively address safety concerns, have more police on the streets and respond quicker to criminal activity. Restorative justice needs to reflect the wishes of victims better. Environmental Health requires improved enforcement powers. Our Cross-Solent ferry operators need a centralised, co-ordinated out of town vehicle check-in. We cannot block Yarmouth, Fishbourne or East Cowes highways. We need to raise education attainment standards across the board, in Schools Higher Education and within existing workforce populations. This requires diversity of learning. We do need a fixed link feasibility study. The outcome of which must be put to our Island people in a referendum. Our people will decide what kind of Island they choose to live on in the future. Our Island is well placed for green innovation and testing technologies. We cannot keep building houses without providing services, jobs or infrastructure.
Produced and promoted by Karl Love, 51b Old Road, East Cowes, PO32 6AP
The Easy Things in Life Are you partial to a bit of yule log over the festive season but just don’t have the time to make it from scratch and at the same time you know some of the shop brought ones just don’t have that homemade feel? Well yule love this idea... All you need is a shop brought chocolate swiss roll of any size, ready made chocolate frosting, spoon full of icing sugar and some decorations. Simply cut a small end on the diagonal off the swiss roll and position on the side and sandwich together with a small amount of frosting. Cover the remaining swiss roll with the frosting and using a fork along the length to give a log like effect. Sieve some icing sugar over the top for a snowy feel and decorate as you wish with either marzipan or plastic decorations. It’s ok to cheat at Christmas... it’s called good time management.
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