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April 2016 Your Local Community Magazine
Dear Readers Welcome to the April issue of Island Magazines. At the time of writing this the sun is shining and I’m hoping and praying that finally we are turning the corner and can wave goodbye to the cold spells, rain and wind and look forward to some spring days. This months issue as usual is packed with news, information, advertisers and much more. There are events happening across the Island and you will find details of these on the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section which are on pages 10 and 11. This month we met some new four legged friends in the shape of goats and their kids and this resulted in this month front cover picture and you can read all about our morning with them on page 6. Please always feel free to send me any news or information you have which you would like passed on to readers and if you are organising an event in the future don’t forget to send me the details so I can include them in the next issue. Until next month...
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Come and join our coach trip to watch the worlds top Eventers compete in the crosscountry phase at Badminton Horse Trials. Shop till you drop, eat, drink & let us do the rest so you don't have too! Our all inclusive, Island return tickets (with a choice of 2 pick-up points) as well as a pick up at the Red Funnel Southampton docks. Children 12 and under - £20. 13 years old and over/Adults - £50. Family discounts of 2 Adults and 2 children (12 and under) - £130. Deposits required to secure all bookings. All enquires to Zoe. Winner of the Venus Award in 2014 zoe@kudorock.com or 07815 669 482. See our website www.kudorock.com for other events and clinics throughout the year. Gift vouchers also available
Isle of Wight Tae Kwon-Do Club Tae Kwon-Do is a Korean martial art that was inaugurated in 1955 so it is a very modern art which is now practised worldwide. By learning and developing techniques such as blocking, punching, striking and kicking, students learn the invaluable things they need to protect themselves and others in a violent situation. The club also teaches pressure points, locks and throws to give an excellent all round system. The club has been established since 1998 and in that time has produced regional, national and even world champions. It has also seen over 50 students promoted to Black Belt and beyond. Classes now run 7 days a week across the whole island and beginners are always made to feel welcome. Students can start from as young as 5 years old. All of our instructors are experienced and fully qualified as well as having passed First Aid, Health & Safety and Child Protection courses. Also all of our instructors and assistants have had the enhanced DBS checks done. Training consists of technique training including pad work, fitness, stretching, self-defence techniques, traditional patterns and sparring.
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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox FIGHT FOR THE WIGHT: Hopefully most of you will have seen this campaign in the local paper. I DO URGE you to sign up. A government minister will be coming to the Island, we want the proof that YOU, are supportive to request MORE help from government. I hope that with the majority of Islanders signing, we will not be ignored by government! www.fightforthewight.co.uk
MUSEUM OF ISLAND HISTORY: Visit IW have re-opened the museum at the Guildhall in Newport. During April the exhibition is from EX SERVICEMEN PERSONNEL. During May it will host TOURISM THROUGH THE AGES. Call: 521555 for opening times or www.visitisleofwight.co.uk
POLLARDING: I am delighted to say a big thank you to Island Roads for their prompt action in pollarding the trees along Mill Hill and Newport Rd. I hope this will help with the leaf fall in the autumn!
NATURAL BURIAL PLOTS: Will become available at Northwood Cemetery. A large Wooden Gazebo will be erected close by for services. I am sure it will look very nice when its completed. Good Luck to everyone there, and thanks for the hard work by volunteers.
SPEED WATCH TRAINING: My thanks to those people who have put themselves forward and have been trained to carry out some speed watch in our area. It will be interesting to see the results of speeding, or perceived speeding around our area.
NHS AWARDS: I was invited to attend this great event, showcasing our brilliant, dedicated staff at St. Marys. I was delighted to see local girl Donna Collins receive her award, for the MANY years dedicated to the NHS. Well done sweetie!
DOUBLE YELLOW LINES: I received more requests for double yellow to be added in Belle Vue road. I will do my best to pursue, but traffic orders CAN take up to 6 years to progress!!!
Once again, COMMUNITY ACTION IW: have produced a brilliant newsletter highlighting many opportunities for us Islanders. Please visit: www.communityactioniw.org.uk or tel: 524058
MAXTED CLOSE PLAY PARK: A consultation is currently underway, and the plans I have seen are fantastic. If you would like me to email you the link, please get in touch. Well done Spectrum Housing for facilitating this!
YELLOW SIGNS: Thanks to the member of the public who alerted me to many signs offering ‘we buy your home, cash waiting’. I alerted the necessary people who removed them.
DOG WALKERS SURVEY: Anyone who walks their dogs around the Solent Area, are being asked to complete this short survey. It will help with future legislation. www.solentdogsurvey.co.uk
I have kept my report brief, but if you would like further information then please contact me at: lora@onwight.net or 149 Newport Rd. Cowes. PO31 7PT
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A big shout out to all budding photographers. Would you like to see one of your photos on the front cover of Island Magazines? All you need to do is email your photo(s) to us and we will pick out some winning ones. They can be of scenery, animals, plants, flowers or anything you think will make a great front cover. Email to islandmagazines@gmail.com as a high resolution pdf, jpeg or tiff and preferably portrait size and if we think your photo tells a great story then we will be in touch with you so please also include your name and contact details. 5
We have a special front cover this month and the star of it is Rookley and his mum Toggie. This little dancing, prancing kid is part of the 50 strong herd of Isle of Wight Dairy Goats, who reside at and belong to The Green Barn. The herd isn’t complete yet as at the time of writing this there are still a couple of mums waiting to deliver.
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They are the only commercial dairy goat farm Get in touch 01983 754 666 www.maggiecurrie.co.uk on the Island and these little beauties are today Email: hello@maggiecurrie.co.uk responsible for producing the freshest and tastiest goats cheese, milk and fudge on the Island. The Green Barn Isle of Wight Dairy Goats is open to the public and you too can come and For a caring and compassionate service see the goats with the 40 Place Road, Cowes. Tel: 292932 kids.
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The day we went to visit we were lucky enough Newport to have cuddles with some newborns and they are just the cutest. Obviously Rookley wanted to show us how entertaining he could be and was doing some leaps, jumps and generally playing around in his paddock much to amusement of us all. You can easily while away an hour or more just watching these fascinating animals.
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NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
By Chris Riddet POLICE REPORT - Particular mention was made experience in establishing a Hall Management that eight crimes had been committed during Committee. An informal meeting could then be arranged between all parties to discuss the the month of February, compared to five proposal further. crimes during the same period last year. Councillors considered that it would be very useful to have further information on each incident, as just being aware of the total number of crimes committed was of little value. The crime reports website was unfortunately no longer updated. The clerk agreed to pass on the request to the Neighbourhood Police team.
LETTER FROM THE W.I. - Councillors had before them the letter from the Northwood Women’s Institute (WI) inviting the Parish Council to consider taking over the complete management of Northwood WI hall. The proposal had been unanimously approved by their members. However, councillors considered there to be a distinct lack of vital information in the letter to enable a decision to be taken. Clear details were required outlining the proposed respective responsibilities of the Parish Council and any Management Committee. Although it was noted that there should be no financial cost to the Parish Council, fundamentally, no information had been provided on who was expected to undertake the duties outlined, which would give effect to the proposal. In addition, the parish clerk had no spare capacity to take on any additional duties so councillors questioned whether it was being suggested for this to be a paid position or to be undertaken by a volunteer? Councillors, while expressing an interest in working in partnership with the WI, queried whether one of their own members or someone from the local community should be appointed, under the guidance of a Management Committee to completely manage the WI hall. The representatives of the WI were urged to liaise with Gurnard Bay WI, as they had some
BIG TIDY UP - Councillors agreed that a Big Tidy Up should be organised, which could increase the marks awarded in the Best Kept Village competition. Cllr J Nicholson agreed to seek the assistance of the local scout troop. In the meantime, the clerk was requested to write to Northwood garage, Aldi stores and BAE Systems welcoming their assistance in making Northwood a good place to live by keeping their hedges trimmed back and by increasing the frequency of litter picks around their boundaries. The clerk would check on the condition of the phone box at Four Cross, as this received the lowest score in last year’s competition. CAN YOU HELP? Do you know a particular road that needs a spring clean? If you do, please email the Clerk; barbaba.herbert@sky. com MUGA for VENNER AVENUE - The Chairman and the clerk had met with representatives from two companies, Wickstead Leisure Ltd and Jupiter Play, both of whom were competent to install a simple all weather MUGA on the Venner Avenue play park. Details and costings would be provided at the April meeting. Investigations to source available funding opportunities would be the next step. Cllr Ward volunteered to make inquiries with regard to grant funding at the Isobel Centre, in Newport, as they had installed a very large MUGA. Councillors were requested to consider any other alternative schemes to utilise the one-off generous sum of money, should the provision of a MUGA be beyond the Parish Council’s funding ability.
Dates for your Diary First Wednesday of every month – Public Auction at Newport Football Club, St Georges Park, St Georges Way, Newport. Furniture and collectables auction. Sellers drop off 10-4pm Public viewing 4-6pm. Auction 6-10pm Saturday 2nd April – SKA FEVER –Grass skirts & Boxing Boots. 80’s scooterist Music Night at Cowes Community Centre, Park Road, Cowes. 8pm until midnight. A chance to celebrate and enjoy those great memories again. Sunday 3rd April – Memorial Ploughing Match 2016. 9.30am – 4.30pm New Wolverton Farm, Shorwell, Newport. Watch heavy horses ploughing alongside vintage and conventional tractors. Entry is FREE and any money collected on the day will be given to charities on the Isle of Wight with the main beneficiary being the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.Refreshments available. Tuesday 12th April - A talk and presentation about local postcards will be given by Terry Nigh at the annual meeting of Cowes Heritage, to be held at Birmingham Road Methodist Church at 7 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
huge pile of clothes just perfect for up-cycling all the thread, ribbons and buttons you will ever need and we have sewing machines! All of this will cost £5 all of which goes to Age UK just turn up! Sunday 17th April - East Cowes Community Beach Clean. Meet at 2pm in the Esplanade Car Park. Supervised children and dogs very welcome. Bring Wellington boots ,working gloves and black sacks if you can. Wednesday 20th April - The IOW Osteoporosis support group warmly invite you to a free information event at the Riverside Centre from 6.30-8.30pm. Professional medical speakers will be present and additional advice, information, leaflets and refreshments will be provided. For further information call 07926053263 Wednesday 20th April - Elvis Nite Record Hop with DJ London Rock. Come and dance or listen to your favourite Elvis tunes & more. 8pm – 11pm at Camp Hill Community Club, Newport, PO30 5ZA. Free entry. Contact Shavka - 07530 417179 for more information
Saturday 23rd April – On The Water Open Day & Spring Fair 2016 at Brading Haven Yacht Club. Free entry, free on the water activities and plenty of parking. 11am – 4pm enjoy a Saturday 16th April - Cowes Lions Club great day out on and off the water offering a are holding a Spring Fair at the Isle of wide range of ‘no cost’ activities through-out Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes the day, for visitors and existing members. from 10.00am until 3.00pm. There will be These activities will include a free introduction something for everyone so please come along to sailing under the watchful eye of a fully and support. qualified RYA Instructor, tours aboard the RNLI Bembridge Lifeboat, RIB rides and boat Saturday 16th April - The Great British Sewing trips around Bembridge Harbour and plenty Bee at Ryde Library (With Age UK - Island of other activities on shore. For further based) 10am - 4pm sees the return of the information contact secretary@bhyc.org.uk Sewing Bee. If you love sewing hand or machine then this event is for you. We have a Tuesday 12th April – Coffee Morning 10am – 12pm at St. Mary’s Church, Cowes
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Dates for your Diary Saturday 23rd April - Have your blood pressure checked FREE as once again Ryde Rotary Club are holding their annual Stroke Awareness Day in St. Thomas Square, Ryde (outside NatWest Bank) between 10am and 1.00pm. In the UK strokes occur every 3 ½ minutes with one in five women and one in six men having a stroke by age 75 Sunday 24th April – Isle of Wight Rare Plant Fair at Eddington House Nursery, Eddington Road, NETTLESTONE, PO34 5EF 9am – 5pm. Guest speakers (including Bob Brown of Cotswold Garden Flowers) and Chris Chadwell. Wide selection of locally grown rare plants including Perennials, Alpines & Shrubs. Explore the stunning display gardens and speak with expert local plant specialists. Homemade cakes, snacks and light refreshments available Friday 29th April - Quiz Night at The Hare and Hounds, for the RSPCA IOW Branch, now with an added cash prize, all proceeds go to Island animals. £2 per person, max of 6 per team. 8pm start. Call 01983 523446 to book your team a table.
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News Report from Independent Isle of Wight Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Annual Report - This is due to be delivered at any time to residents. Please let me know if you do not receive yours.
Council and Island Roads, the below statement has been issued by officers concerning the augmentation of current/ future orders…
Residents will be aware of a lack of Traffic Road Resurfacing Programme - a number of Regulation Orders (double yellow lines) being roads have been identified to be included implemented at the moment, both across the within this year’s programme. Island as well as locally in Baring/ Woodvale Included are: Baring Road, Charles Road, Road, Egypt Esplanade and Church Road Churchill Close, Egypt Esplanade, Parklands where these have been requested. The IW Avenue, Park Road, Queens Road and Rogerson Council receives a large number of requests for Close in Cowes, whilst Albert Road, Church changes to parking restrictions which will all be Road, Princes Esplanade and Rew Street in investigated and considered but it is not always Gurnard. Whilst, Ward Avenue is due to be possible, or desirable to immediately deal with repaired this month. each request in isolation. This is partly due to the fact that making changes in one road Of concern to both myself and residents is the can have an adverse impact on other roads in non-inclusion of Shore Road’s condition which the surrounding area. That said, if there is an was agreed has severely deteriorated over immediate safety issue Island Roads will advise the years. Since alerting this to Island Roads’ the council’s PFI Contract Management Team attention, repairs have been made and I am and, if appropriate, parking restrictions will be optimistic for the road being reconsidered for implemented once the necessary TRO process 2016’s programme. has been completed. Land Adjacent to Dottens Farm - The report and recommendation on this has been delayed owing to issues being raised concerning dormice on site. In light of this, the hearing is now likely to take place on Tuesday 12th April. Waste Contract - This month, Amey are due to deliver booklets to households outlining changes to refuse and recycling collections.
Because of the financial constraints under which the IW Council is now operating this means now, more than ever, the Council has to look at all areas of operation to ensure the optimum use of the limited resources are available.
With this in mind, officers are currently reviewing the TRO process which is shared between the IW Council and Island Roads, This will be followed-up by the delivery of new to determine whether any changes can be bins for household refuse and animal proof made to make the process more efficient and ‘gull’ bags. Because of pending enquiries, reduce the timescales for dealing with requests I’ve requested information to be distributed for changes to the highway network. This to all Isle of Wight, Town/ Parish Councillors is a further example of ongoing discussions and clerks in advance. Please let me know, if that are taking place between both the IW you do not receive this information due to be Council and Island Roads. Until these matters circulated this month. are resolved, I anticipate current and future requests are likely to be delayed. Traffic Regulation Orders - Please note: In light of ongoing discussions between the IW However, if you have any immediate safety
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concerns please raise these directly with Island Roads in the first instance and they will investigate. Westwood Close - I’m advised that concerns have been expressed over damage being caused to the paved area by cars and by delivery/ refuse vehicles in Westwood Close. Within this area, a restriction allows for this land to be used solely for the purpose of emergency and local authority vehicles/ ‘refuse’ only. Should problems arise, parking enforcement action can be pursued. In light of this, I’ve raised concerns with Island Roads over the potency of street lighting in the area. These issues have been relayed to the landowner, who has requested a meeting with me. I am hoping that a long term plan can be considered. Also this month: • Councillors agreed to increase Council Tax by 3.99%. Proposals were supported by 31 Councillors (myself included) Please visit my website, www.paulfullercc.blogspot.com for up to date information on precisely where savings have been found, and on the moving feast that is Combining Councils (Devolution). • I’ve chased up repainting of a disabled bay at The Green, Cowes. • I’ve assisted further residents who are entitled to assisted collection for their refuse. Please let me know, if you struggle with your waste & recycling collection and I’ll be more than happy to help residents apply for assistance which remains free to those with mobility difficulties! • I am supporting the cross party Fight for the Wight campaign, which is requesting recognition by Government of our Island’s unique challenges. For further information please visit: www.fightforthewight.co.uk
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