June 2020 Bembridge & St Helens Area
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Is it safe to come out yet? This month’s front cover star will bring a smile to your face, just like it did to me. I think there are many captions that could fit this photo but I feel that if cows could talk and with nothing but the Coronavirus being in the news they would just want to know ‘Is it safe to come out yet?’ This great shot was taken by Gemma Hobbins who was out on some daily exercise around Newbridge and she just happened to glance up and saw this cute face looking back at her. Thankfully, Gemma was quick enough to grab her camera and get a shot as she flew by on her bike.
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Gemma classes herself as a beginner photographer but she already has some great shots under her belt and she very kindly shares them in photo and nature groups on Facebook and has a good following on Instagram. When Gemma isn’t working, she is always keen to explore the Island either on her bike or longs walk with the family. It is becoming a great passion of hers and she never leaves home without her camera. A big thank you to Gemma for allowing us to use her wonderful photo on the front cover as I am sure it will brighten up the day of many readers.
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Hello and welcome to the June issue of Island Magazines. We are still in lockdown, but restrictions are lifting gradually, and we are free to spend more time outdoors exercising while enjoying the beach, countryside and parks etc. but we must stick to the 2 metre social distancing rule.
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Times are hard for many at the moment, especially charities, and on page 12 you will find how you can help the Isle of Wight Cats Protection and their fluffy little guests. There are so many ways in which you can help.
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Since being on lockdown I have been baking more than normal and one of my favourite guilty pleasures is ginger biscuits. Forget shop brought as these are so easy to make and they taste amazing - see the recipe on page 11 and please feel free to email me how you got on and some pictures. This month’s front cover picture really caught my attention and you can find more details on page 2 Inside you will find the usual news reports from local Councillors, features and articles and of course some great advertisers who are offering a wide range of services. I hope you all have a great month and although this issue is online only, the July issue will be back in print and available to collect from distributors across the island. Take care and stay safe.
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News Report from Cllr Michael Murwill - Member for Brading, St Helens and Bembridge. T: 07754 463040 E: michael.murwill@iow.gov.uk I hope that you and your family continue to keep safe and healthy. Everyone’s actions have helped to reduce the transmission of Coronavirus in our communities. As we have now moved to the next phase in the fight against Coronavirus, we must continue to stay alert, control the virus and, in doing so, save lives. Please continue to follow the latest Government advice for staying alert and safe (social distancing), provided by GOV. UK. The Council has worked swiftly to support qualifying Island businesses with Government grant support and widely promote the NHS COVID-19 app which is being tested on the Island. If you have not already done so, please download the app at www.covid19.nhs.uk Business Grants – as at 21st May more than 3,679 Island businesses have so far received grants totalling £41.995 million. There are still businesses who may potentially qualify but have not yet provided their details for direct payment. The Isle of Wight Council (IWC) estimate over 1,000 businesses have not applied who might be eligible for a grant. If you have an eligible business (or know of someone who has) make sure you apply! The online application form can be found at www.iow.gov.uk/covid19_ businessadvice
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The government scheme includes: • small business grant funding of £10,000 for all businesses in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief; • grant funding of £25,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with property with a rateable value of more than £15,000 and less than £51,000; • grant funding of £10,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with property with a rateable value of £15,000 and under. Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) As from 25th May, Islanders have been able to take more items to the HWRC’s for recycling, but trips must still be essential (if your waste or recycling cannot be stored at home safely or disposed of safely by other means, such as your kerbside or bulky waste collection or garden waste subscription). Vans, trailers and pickup trucks can access the sites, with the appropriate permits. The one-way system on Briddlesford Road has now been lifted — but the temporary 30mph speed limit will remain in force. In order to maintain social distancing measures, protecting residents and staff, entry to the recycling centres is by prebooked appointment only. Visit www. iwight.com/hwrcbooking to book a slot. The recycling sites will accept all the usual items except general ‘black bag’ waste (i.e. nappies, sanitary waste and cigarette butts continued over the page
News Report from Cllr Michael Murwill etc), which people should continue to put out as part of their kerbside collection. Assistance during Coronavirus Should you need help, please telephone the IWC Coronavirus helpline 01983 823 600 available between 09:00 – 17:00, 7 days a week or go to the IWC Coronavirus website, which also outlines the Government current restrictions: https:// www.iow.gov.uk/ Council/OtherServices/ Public-HealthCoronavirus-COVID19/Advice1
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St Helens Parish Council
Phone: 07563 130185 | E-mail: clerk@sthelensiw.org.uk The Parish Council thank residents for their continued observance of the guidance that has been provided during the pandemic, and for the support of the community for the helpline service provided via the Isle of Wight Council Hub (phone 823600), and Community Action website. Volunteers in St Helens, via the local network, have supported vulnerable residents with provision of Shopping, collection and delivery of medications, as well as other support, at a time of need – at the same information has been provided for other support that is available to local businesses and voluntary organisations. The Parish Council are continuing to monitor and review the situation, and have maintained services where it is safe to do so – and have worked with partner organisations and agencies, following the guidance, and ensuring services are maintained where possible.
facilities, as well as continuing the provision of existing amenities, such as outside tap, dog lead facility, and seasonally increased cleaning. Members will continue to monitor and review the situation as guidance evolves, and will work with other local stakeholders to take appropriate action when required – many of the plans for 2020 have had to be delayed due to the pandemic, and the Council appreciate the support and understanding of the community during this time. The application for the nationally prestigious Seaside Award was successful, and the Council will publicise this success when further guidance is received – it has been very difficult for local businesses at this time and the Seaside Award is recognition of the collective efforts of all involved.
Discussions have been had to continue the maintenance of the public spaces, and the Green, and the safety of all involved has been the priority – Councillors appreciate the value of Public Spaces at this time, both for exercise and for the environment, and have made budgetary provision to continue this service.
Beach cleaning will continue, when safe to do so, and in line with other Councils on the Island; and the provision of larger waste bins, in 2019, has continued with additional collection when required – and users of the Duver, and other amenities, are requested to take litter home with them to reduce the potential for fly tipping, and impact on other users of the amenities.
Work, within the guidance, has also been undertaken to prepare the public toilets at the Duver, to re-open when safe to do so, and to include new baby changing
Initial work has started regarding VJ Day 75 in August 2020, following the design of a commemorative VE Day 75 by the local primary school.
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St Helens Parish Council Further work has been undertaken in Station Road, near to the Bus Shelter, which follows the investment of the Parish Council in additional drainage to help address the issue of surface water – the Council have campaigned for this work for some time, and will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the remedial work. The Parish Council are continuing to follow guidance on meetings, and are working with the Community Centre to plan for future meetings, when possible, and ensure community engagement – meetings with the National Trust have had to be delayed due to current situation. Members again wish to thank residents for getting in touch, raising issues, and the support for projects being developed and delivered. Thank you again, take care and stay safe.
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Rustic Ginger Biscuits I call these rustic as there is no piping or cutters used and will therefore all be slightly different and you can make them as big or as small as you like. You can easily increase or decrease the quantity of ground ginger used depending on personal taste. The recipe uses 2 teaspoons, but I normally use 3 and a bit as I do like a strong ginger flavour. Ingredients 113g soft brown/golden sugar 100g butter or margarine 2 tablespoons of golden syrup 2 teaspoons of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda 227g self raising flour Heat oven to 190°C. In a saucepan gently stir and warm the butter, syrup and sugar until butter is melted and well mixed. Remove from the heat and sieve together flour, bicarbonate of soda and ginger and stir into the melted butter, syrup and sugar mix. Form into a soft dough and place small balls (about 1 teaspoon of mix) onto a greased baking tray. About 12 per tray and flatten slightly. They flatten and spread during baking. Bake for 12 minutes or until the colour is right for ginger biscuits and the top looks slightly rough. Remove from oven and cool slightly on the tray then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy with a nice cup of tea….
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Please Help... Kitten Food and Litter Appeal Five weeks ago in the middle of lockdown staff at the Isle of Wight Cat’s Protection arrived at the centre to find seven kittens without a mother in a cardboard box in the carpark. They were all very underweight and were only around four weeks old. The smallest weighed only 306g. The centre staff took them home and have been hand rearing them. It was an up and down journey as the littlest suffered from dehydration and she very nearly didn’t make it. She needed hourly feeds but she pulled through. Today, they are now all fluffy, bouncy and lively eight week old kittens!! Tearing about the house playing. They are all eating kitten food and are all using their litter trays which is amazing. Of course, this means that the centre are getting through a lot of kitten food and litter. Combined with all the other kittens in foster they are currently dishing out a staggering 68 meals a day to ensure these little fluffballs have full bellies and never feel hungry Please, please help them by donating kitten food and litter or money donations. They have a drop off point outside their main gate which is monitored and for those that can’t get out to the centre they also have an updated amazon wish list if you would like to donate that way: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/4Q6UKAO2H7GN or donate via justgiving.com/campaign/IsleofWightAdoptionCentre These and other kittens and cats will be up for adoption shortly so don’t forget to check out their website www.isleofwight.cats.org.uk during June. They will be operating a hands free homing process within strict Covid-19 guidelines.
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Life Before Lockdown!! I am at the stage where I refer to my life ‘before lockdown’ and life ‘during lockdown’… and I am shocked by the changes I have automatically made Let’s go back to ‘life before lockdown’ for a minute - I went about life at quite a fast pace, everything I tackled was at 100mph. My life back then was very structured, planned and did not really have much room for change. I thrived on being busy, running around, completing multiple tasks kept me going, made me feel alive. I didn’t have time to sit down quietly for a cup of coffee, I even found it hard to sit and watch thirty minutes of TV. Basically, I couldn’t sit still, and I couldn’t entertain myself and I found my own company rather boring!!! Added to this I was a terrible worrier, I worried about everything, I worried about things that didn’t need worrying about. Now let’s go back to the 23rd March and Boris’ announcement which immediately sent me (and nearly everyone else) into a state of panic. The first thought I had was what am I going to do for 12 weeks, then I thought about not having an income and then my biggest fear was worrying I was going to catch the virus. I lived in a panic fuelled shell for a little while and I was no longer in control of my own life, or rather that is what I thought!! The first couple of weeks of staying home and worrying about everything were hard and I knew I couldn’t go on like this so something had to change. I remembered something that my friend kept telling me which I had never fully been able to take onboard before. She said “worrying doesn’t actually solve anything, it won’t change the outcome and some things in life just can’t be controlled or changed so why waste your time” (thank you Maggie for these wise words). I thought about this and yes Maggie was right, I needed to ease up and at least try and enjoy the journey as I couldn’t change anything the Government had decided and worrying about the virus wasn’t going to stop it in its tracks. Fast forward 8 weeks and I am still at home. I now potter, I have started growing my own vegetables, planting flowers, baking, and I even sit in the garden and just watch the world go by. I plan meals, and I make time for a coffee and don’t mind sitting quietly, I’ve even found that my own company isn’t as bad as I thought, in fact when I talk to myself I sometimes say some funny things!!! My life has slowed down, and I am a lot less stressed. The only structure to my day is I always get dressed and put on all my make-up. I can while away many hours without actually doing anything… It’s a surreal life we are living in at the moment but myself like thousands of others are getting through it hour by hour, day by day. I’m looking forward to life after ‘lockdown’ and I plan to take my new skills with me and choose to live life at a slower pace and I might even stop and smell the roses. There are different paths to take in life and I was on the rough, pot holed road but now I’m ready to travel down the newly resurfaced road where I can admire the scenery at the same time. At least I feel I can take something positive from this pandemic.
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Prime and had to cancel it so when she received an automated call purporting to As Chairman I would like to convey my be Amazon she thought the same thing immense thanks to our staff at Bembridge had happened again. Unfortunately she Parish Council during this challenging pressed the button to cancel the payment time. which led her straight to the scammers. She was kept on the phone for over an The Clerks have been working according hour and a half whilst they convincingly to Government safety guidelines and have took her card details (allegedly to return been kept busy with ensuring the services the payment to) and took money from (where possible) are maintained for the her account. They resumed the call the village and have also been reviewing following day and tried to take more many of the policies we have in place. however the bank alerted her to this and she stopped the call immediately. This I would, at this point like to point out could have been much worse but the that whilst the Office is still open, the resident still lost money that she could door is kept lock for distancing purposes, ill-afford. however the intercom is fully functional and available for all to use. Amazon will NEVER call you in this way My additional thanks should go to the Lengthsmen who are also working safely in accordance with Government guidelines and who are continuing to tend to the areas within their scope of responsibilities. One of which is the care of Lane End Cemetery. The result after many days of hard work is excellent. Cllr Sheila Weedall Latest Scam Alert from Trading Standards It appears that the Amazon scam is again prevalent on the Island. We heard last week about a resident who lost money to this scam, she had previously, accidentally, signed up to Amazon
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