Island Magazines August 2022 Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood Area by Island Magazines

Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood Area

August 2022

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Tel: 01983220200 220200 Tel: 01983 Email: info@alzheimercafeiow.org.uk Email: info@alzheimercafeiow.org.uk Website: www.alzheimercafeiow.org.uk Website: www.info@alzheimercafeiow.org.uk East Cowes Café East CowesAlzheimer Alzheimer Café

Ryde Alzheimer Cowes AlzheimerCafé Café

East Cowes Town Hall York Ave, East Cowes PO32 6RU First Tuesday of the month 2pm—4pm 2pm 4pm

Football Club, Church Reynolds Close All Saints’ Hall Queens’s Road,Cowes Ryde, PO31 PO33 7NT 3AF off Park Road, First Friday of the Second Wednesday of month the month

Cowes TotlandAlzheimer Alzheimer Café Café

Totland Alzheimer Sandown AlzheimerCafé Café

The Close StFootball SavioursClub, HolyReynolds Family Centre off Park Road, Cowes PO31 Weston Lane, Totland PO397NT 0HE Second Wednesdayof of the the month month Third Wednesday

2pm 4pm 2pm—4pm

Ventnor NewportAlzheimer Alzheimer Café Café IOW College, Medina Way

(Conference PINK Building) CLOSED UNTILRm, FURTHER NOTICE

Newport PO30 5TA Last Thursday of the month 6pm—8pm

Newport Alzheimer Café Newport Methodist All Saints’ Church Church Hall Quay Street, Newport, PO30 5BA Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3AF Last Wednesday of the month First Friday of the month 6pm 8pm 11.30am—2pm

2pm—4pm 11am 1pm

St Saviours Holy Family Centre The Broadway Centre Weston Lane, Totland PO39 1 Broadway, Sandown PO360HE 9GG Third Wednesday month Fourth Wednesdayofofthe the month

2pm 4pm 2pm 4pm 2pm—4pm

Sandown Alzheimer Café ACE7 Alzheimer Café

The Broadway Centre Carers IW, Riverside Centre 1 Broadway, Sandown PO36 Newport PO30 2QR 9GG Fourth of of thethe month 2nd and Wednesday 4th Tuesdays month

2pm 4pm o’clock 10.30am—12.00

ACE7 Alzheimer Café Newcomers very welcome

for people with early onset dementia aged 45-65 yrs

Riverside Centre Booking only necessary Newport PO30 2QR when Covid-19 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month restrictions apply 10.30am 12.00 o’clock

verygiving welcome An Alzheimer Café Newcomers is a meeting place informal education about Booking only necessary when Covid-19 restrictions apply dementia, guidance and signposting to other services. An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place giving informal education about dementia, We welcome people with dementia, their families, carers, guidance and signposting to other services. We welcome people with dementia, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia. their families, carers, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia.

What is an Alzheimer Café? An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place that provides informal education and information about the issues surrounding dementia. Alzheimer Cafés welcome everyone who has an interest in dementia; people with dementia, their families and friends and people in the community, who would like to learn more about dementia. Alzheimer Cafés provide an informal, safe, and sensitive environment for, sharing feelings, giving, and receiving support and guidance, and provides the opportunity to make new friends with people in similar situations. Alzheimer Cafés have a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Each month there is a speaker who presents information on a dementia related subject, sometimes from another service, and welcomes professionals and visitors’ who provide updates and information on their areas of expertise. The Alzheimer Café Team will give you a warm welcome, ‘a listening ear’, provide refreshments and signpost people to other services and agencies, where appropriate, to access information and services. There is no need to book to attend an Alzheimer Café, you are welcome to come along to any of the Cafés across the Island (ACE7 is for people with Young Onset Dementia aged 45-65 years). There is no charge to attend an Alzheimer Café – but we welcome donations in the orange collection boxes. (Booking is only necessary when Covid-19 restrictions apply.) For further information, please leave a message on the message service – 01983 220200; or email: info@alzheimercafeiow.org.uk.

DACK’S NEWSAGENTS EVERYTHING YOU WOULD EXPECT AND MORE... 4 THE ARCADE, COWES

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Welcome to the August issue and there is no denying that summer is here! Whilst writing this we are in the middle of an amber weather warning for the extreme high temperatures the island is experiencing... like many others I am finding it quite unbearable, but it could be worse - we could be in a built-up city, hours away from the beach and ocean.

Adrian Kensit

SOUTH COAST TREE SURGEONS • • • • •

I’ve been seeking shelter and enjoying picnics under the trees in many of the parks we have on the Island. Isn’t it amazing what we have on our doorsteps? This month is set to be a great month on the Island, as after being absent for a couple of years due to the pandemic we can finally say that August is once again Carnival time... Our dates for your diary section on pages 8 and 9 is a handy guide to know what’s on and when, ensuring you don’t miss any of the fun or if carnivals just aren’t your thing, you’ll know which areas to avoid and when!!!

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This month’s issue is once again packed with news, information, local advertising, puzzles and much more. I need to stop looking at this month’s front cover as the temptation to get up and leave the office in search of a 99 with an extra flake is very strong. I have certainly eaten more than my fair share of ice cream during this hot spell, but I believe that by eating them I am supporting local businesses... well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. Please keep using the services of local advertisers who advertise with us, and I hope you all have a lovely August, and, on that note, I am off to get an ice cream! See you again next month.

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PILATES IS FOR EVERYONE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME! By Dawn Middleton St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Cowes Starting a new activity/joining a new club Mon: 10am & 5.30pm (improvers/intermediate) can be very daunting for a lot of people. One 11am (beginners/improvers) of my clients was telling me the other day Wed: 5.45pm (beginners/improvers) of how anxious she felt about coming to the Fri: 10am (improvers/intermediate) first class and how pleased she is that she 11am (beginners/improvers) took the plunge. I know it can take a lot of Northwood Village Hall, 364 Newport Rd, Cowes courage, but if you fancy trying something Wed: 11am (mixed abilities) new (whether it’s Pilates or another activity) For info and to book call 07539 544865 try pushing any anxiety you may have to the email: dawn.e.middleton@gmail.com side and give it a go. If you find it’s not for dawn.pilates.iow you, you have lost nothing but hopefully will feel stronger for having tried and encouraged to pursue another activity. All my clients are completely different in their ages, shapes, sizes and abilities but the one thing they all share is that they are friendly and welcoming.

Pilates has many health benefits including improved flexibility, muscle strength and tone, posture and spine stabilisation, joint strength and mobility. It strengthens all the major muscle groups in a balanced fashion and focuses on your ‘centre’ breath, hence why it’s great for stress management. I am a Level 3 Mat Pilates instructor and hold certificates in Pilates with Small Equipment, Pilates for Common Orthopaedic Problems and Pre and Post Natal Exercise. I am registered with CIMSPA, fully insured, DBS checked and have completed a Covid Awareness course. My super friendly classes are run in Cowes at St Marys Church and at Northwood Village Hall I also offer private 1:1 or 2:1 tuition in your own home should you feel you aren’t quite ready to join a group yet. So, if you fancy a try, come along and join us, you can call me on 07539 544865 or send me an email for more info/to book and see my main advert for class/contact details.

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - for Cowes West & Gurnard Tel: 01983 289595/07935 090835 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Surgeries - I am working throughout August. Admittedly this means catching up on those few annoying items that have not often concluded to the satisfaction myself and local residents hope for. Limited surgeries continue (see my website for details) and whilst I pick up texts and emails, a response may take longer due to others taking annual leave Planning Decisions. • Sunnycott Caravan Park, Rew Street. (Ref: 22/00726/FUL) Proposals to increase the number of mobile holiday homes at Sunnycott was refused by officers. • The Dottens, Baring Road. (APP/2114/W/21/3277258) The decision to increase dwellings at the Dottens was refused by the Planning Inspectorate. • Six dwellings adjacent to Greenacres, Baring Road. (APP/P2114/ W/21/3278577) The application to refuse in March 2021 has been overturned and approved by the Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspector noted because the IW Council ‘cannot demonstrate a 5 year housing supply’, whilst ‘its plan for housing delivery is out of date’ and by the suggestion within 2012’s Island Plan that this site lies ‘immediately adjacent to the settlement boundary’ the proposal was approved. This reflects the urgent need to adopt the Draft Island Planning Strategy giving teeth to the Council to ensure that future plans reflect the right housing in the right place 6

Waste Collections Please ensure your households refuse and recycling is ready to collect by 7am. Bins can be left out from 7pm, the night before. Please note back door (or nominated location) collections are free for residents unable to leave waste/ recycling at the kerbside due to impaired mobility. For other residents, particularly those who are unable to leave out or collect bins owing to work commitments the IW Council offers a similar collection plus service. This costs £60 per year, and is available by calling 01983 823777 or emailing waste.contract@iow.gov. uk. Southern Water Meeting - I attended the recent public meeting hosted by Southern Water. At the meeting it was reported that Southern Water intended to reduce the flow to storm water drains by 80% by 2030, thus reducing outfalls. To do this, Southern Water plans to roll out water butts to households Cowes and Gurnard should be the second area to have this which is timetabled for March 2023. Cold Calling - I’ve again contacted Trading Standards following reps. from Anglian Double Glazing and the Great Ormond Street Hospital cold calling. What Trading Standards advice is key, is to ensure that residents display their No Calling Stickers. If your home is without one, please let me know or pick one up from Cowes Library. This then gives no excuse for salesmen doorstepping! Highway Mirrors - Residents regularly request mirrors to assist visibility when exiting vehicular accesses. To note, these are not

News report from Cllr Paul Fuller the responsibility of Island Roads or the Highway Authority. The reason for this is due to mirrors giving a distorted image of oncoming traffic. Where these do exist they have been placed by private landowners on private land!!

Electric Vehicle Charge Points - With escalating fuel costs I am continuing to work to identify a location for a local charge point for vehicles in and around Gurnard… Please let me know your thoughts!

Thefts and Burglaries - The police ask to avoid opportunistic burglaries that front doors and outbuildings are secured as walk-in burglaries are more common during the summer.

Second Homes - Within my Cabinet Portfolio position, I have been discussing ideas and concerns residents are having with the availability of Affordable Housing and issues regarding new second homes in the Cowes Area.

Hedgerows - Following being cut earlier this year, the Cowes Enterprise College hedge has again been requested to be made safe from low lying brambles, which obstruct Crossfield Avenue in places. The cutting back of hedgerows has also been requested for Place Road, Baring Road, Tuttons Hill, Worsley Road, Woodvale Road and Newport Road. With respect to the planting at Bucklers View, Worsley Road I am seeking a solution to deal with the overgrowth at this spot. Memorial Benches - Complaints have been received concerning the sensitive issue of flowers, keepsakes and other items left on memorial benches. Although benches can be a lovely reminder to those who pass away, please act sensitively when remembering loved ones. ‘Secret’ Beach Works - I was approached by a number of residents concerned over the movement of rocks and shingle at the secret beach between Shore Path and Marsh Road - As a result of being contacted earlier this year permission was granted for minor works on the proviso that rocks could be repositioned (with photographic evidence) to the original location prior to the spring storms. To ensure no damage was done, I’ve requested this is monitored.

Although second homes locally are significantly lower than it is in Seaview, Yarmouth and Bembridge this remains an issue, which may need addressing within updates to local neighbourhood plans. In the meantime, please let me know your thoughts. Also this month • I am still awaiting a response from the Watersedge Café, regarding issues received. • I’ve received a complaint concerning coaches parking over on Cowes Parade. In response, I am advised that coaches are free to settle down (this is necessary for their hydraulic braking systems). However, if coaches wait beyond 30 minutes they are liable for a Penalty Charge Notice. • The IW Council are supporting calls to ensure disposable barbecues are properly used and discarded sensibly. If disposable barbecues can be avoided all together this would be brilliant! If not, once cooled please ensure debris is safely disposed of. This follows incidents where discarded barbecues on beaches have caused burns when trodden on. 7

dates for your diary Every Tuesday – SingAbout in Cowes from 10.30am – 12.30pm at Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes. All welcome, just turn up. Join in for free singing, fun, friendship and a good cup of tea. Call 01983 822437 for more information. Every Friday – Calbourne Recreation Ground Car Boot Sale (weather dependant) Gates open 3pm – sellers set up - 4pm (£5 per pitch) and Buyer’s access – 4.30pm. Every Saturday – Colwell Common Car Boot Sale. Sellers set up from 8.30am and buyers from 9am – Cars £5 and vans £7. No need to book – just turn up. Weather permitting. Every Sunday – fighting Cocks Car Boot Sale. 9am – 11am (sellers from 8.30am – Cars £7 and Vans £10) For further enquiries please contact Laura - laura@ thefightingcocksiow.co.uk or 01983 865254. Weather permitting event. Wednesday 3rd August – Shanklin Main Carnival – Parade starts in Popham Road at 7pm. Saturday 6th August – Shanklin Illuminated carnival – Floats and parade start in Popham Road at 9.15pm Saturday 6th August – Vectis Radio Coffee Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Maybe you would like to join their team of volunteers, whether that is presenting, marketing, collating news or something else. Go along

and have a chat. There will be tea and coffee, and some biscuits. All they ask for is a donation in the bucket to help them to keep going. Monday 8th – Saturday 13th August – Jigsaw Puzzle Festival at St. James’ Church, East Cowes PO32 6RL. Open daily 10am - 4pm plus Wednesday and Thursday evenings 630pm - 8-30pm. Admission: Adults £1.50, Children FREE accompanied by an adult. 100’s of completed Jigsaw Puzzles on display and for sale. Wednesday 10th August Ventnor Children’s Carnival – starting in Dudley Road at 12 noon. Followed by Ventnor Main Carnival from 7pm starting in Albert Street and on Saturday 13th August and the Illuminated Carnival starting at Albert Street at 9pm. Thursday 11th August – Shanklin Regatta. A whole day of fun along Shanklin Seafront. Dancers, stalls, quiz, beach games, Regatta Queen Knobbly Knees, BBQ, and much more including fireworks at 9.30pm Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August – Sandown Bay Regatta. There will be sea and shore side fun for everyone plus a free music event and market stalls lining Sandown Esplanade, Magic Shows and Stage performances. To finish off the weekend there will be a spectacular fireworks finale on Sunday 14th August at 9.30pm Friday 19th August- One of the Island’s top bands, “The Alberts” will be playing the East Cowes Vics Football Club Clubhouse, Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes from 8pm continued over the page

All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.

dates for your diary 11pm. Bar opens from 6.30pm, free entry and free parking. All welcome. Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August - The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival at The Fighting Cocks Crossroads, just outside of Newchurch. Tickets in advance or on the day. FREE parking - Sat Nav postcode: PO36 0LU. For more information go to www.garlicfestival.co.uk Thursday 25th August – Newport Illuminated Carnival – starting at Church Litten and moving off at 9pm Thursday 25th – Monday 29th August - Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally August Bank Holiday Weekend at Sandown Airport. On site there will be licensed bars, food, huge traders’ village. Lots of entertainment at Sandown Airport including an International Custom Show, bands, DJs, Soul Room. Rideout on Sunday. For more information, please visit www. vfmscoot.co.uk Saturday 27th August – Children’s Carnival Day in Ryde. 11am-3pm. With the help of Shademakers, New Carnival Company, Raw Samba, Huxley the Magician and many more we put on a number of fun and engaging activities for all the family. The event will take place in different locations in Ryde town centre. Such as Minghella’s Square and the Town Square and a Children’s Parade through the High Street. Monday 29th August – St Helens Carnival – starting from The Green and moving off at 6.30pm

Monday 29th August – Isle of Wight Community Club Open Day from 12pm – 4pm at Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7NP. Bouncy castle, kids’ games, raffle, Huxley Magic, stalls, Haven Falconry, face painter, ukulele band and much more fun for the whole family. Wednesday 31st August – Sandown Illuminated Carnival. Assemble along Culver Parade from 6:30pm, judging starts at 7:30pm. The main carnival procession starts from Sandown Library at 8:30pm, leading on a route around the town and finishing back at the library -the best viewpoints include: Beachfield Road, Royal Crescent, Melville Street, Fitzroy Street, Station Avenue and Albert Road. Thursday 1st September – Ryde Main Carnival – starting at the Esplanade and moving off at 6.30pm. Followed by Ryde Illuminated Carnival on Saturday 3rd September moving off at 8.30pm. Come and join the fun and soak up the heady atmosphere of the evening.

Are you organising a community event in the coming months? Email the information to islandmagazines@ gmail.com and we will share the details on this page.

All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.

Open your doors to staycations, all year round Isle of Wight Hideaways is looking to expand its portfolio of self-catering holiday properties. Our portfolio is made up of properties with something a little bit ‘special’, whether it’s a breath-taking location, centuries of history or a touch of luxury. From stylish hideaways oozing with coastal chic to real-life lighthouse cottages; from pretty bungalows to stately homes, and everything in between – we pride ourselves on offering some of the very best quality holiday accommodation available. To meet the ever-increasing demand from our guests for characterful holiday homes, we’re always looking for new properties to join our portfolio – and letting your holiday home has never been easier. As a local, friendly and enthusiastic team based on Ventnor High Street, Isle of Wight Hideaways are well placed to make the process of sharing your holiday home easy and enjoyable. We are passionate about the island and pride ourselves on the services we can offer to meet your individual needs at competitive rates, be it a Marketing or Marketing and Managed service; and we offer flexibility to our owners on the use of their properties. With tailored services to suit your needs, you can be involved as much or as little as you like, knowing that you and your guests are well looked after. We can take care of the day-to-day things for you, or if you’d prefer to look after things yourself, that’s fine too. Perhaps you’re starting from scratch and looking to buy, already own a property or maybe you’re with another agency and are looking for a change? Whatever the reason, with Isle of Wight Hideaways, you can relax in the knowledge that we deliver excellent occupancy levels and manage all of our properties with the same care and attention as if they were our own, so you know you’re in safe hands. We are part of the Hideaways Holidays Group Ltd, which not only includes eight regional brands but also runs alongside Rural Retreats, a long-established luxury holiday letting agency with a nationwide portfolio. Being a part of this family means there is the potential to market your property not only through Isle of Wight Hideaways, but also to a much wider audience via our other brands. With no joining or annual fee and competitive commission rates, we have so much to offer our valued homeowners and we delight in providing the very best service to both guests and owners. We’d love to hear from you, so, don’t miss the opportunity – find out more about letting with us today. And, as a special offer to Island Magazines readers, we are offering a £250 M&S gift card as a thank you if you join our portfolio by 31/12/2022 for a minimum of one calendar year. To request your Free Property Letting Guide or to talk to one of our Property Managers, please call us on 01983 897 604 or email newowners@isleofwighthideaways.co.uk

What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox HEAT: I do hope you have all found the best way of staying safe, well and cool during our heatwave. Added to that, I also hope you are all surviving the dreaded Covid that has certainly taken a grip. After 27 months being free from the virus, I succumbed and was quite unwell for a couple of weeks. Thinking of you all. X COWES WEEK: Starting on Fri 29th to Sat 6th August. To be honest, I’ve no idea what is happening! So, I put in www.cowesweek.co.uk and hey presto… a list of a number of events, all listed in one place: The Anchor, The Parade, The Yacht Haven, Northwood House, and the high street. From a Youth Day to a Royal Navy day, to trying out UKSA offers - it’s all there. So, plan your visits! Hope to see you around… might just have to go and see the Tom Jones tribute act!! Again, enjoy, stay safe!! WATER FOR DOGGIES: What a lovely surprise to see so many bowls of water out for doggies… thank you so much, I notice Baring Road did very well! HELP: It is out there. Please don’t sit and worry and stress. Islehelpme. Is a superb route to start. 08001448848 Mon-Fri 9-5pm. OR 24 hours online https://www.islehelp.me There are very easy links to all kinds of support, including food, fuel, bailiffs, family relationships, housing it’s all there. PLEASE make the step for turning things around. WORK AND JOBS: From national press to local, they are all saying we have a crisis and a void of jobs. Most jobs are advertised on their websites, so do look around. The council are working to see how they can have all of the jobs in one place or at least good signposting. From what I’m hearing if you want work - it’s out there!!!

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Make the most of your work-free years! Learn and share skills, have fun, discover new interests, be active. Why not find out what we can offer you (and you can offer us!) Mah Jong? Computing? Gardening? Cycling? Languages? Eating out? Theatre?

COME AND MEET US – YOU WILL BE VERY WELCOME Coﬀee Morning, Bargeman’s Rest, Newport, Weds Sept 7 at 10.30am Wolverton Manor Fair, Sept 3/4 St Thomas’ Square, Newport, Sat Sept 24

CONTACT Carol Bradshaw (Chair) 07748886246 www.u3awight.uk iWatch Wildlife Species of the Month August 2022 The iWatchWildlife Project is all about encouraging and supporting the recording and sharing of nature observations on the Isle of Wight. We then convert your sightings into records which help boost the IW Species Records Database. Each month we highlight a species Garden Tiger Moth which we’d like to find out more on how it’s doing locally. During August we are featuring Tiger Moths – there are several Tiger Moth species in the UK, all are stunning with bright colours or patterns, but the most common garden species are the Jersey Tiger Moth and Garden Tiger Moth. If you spot a Tiger Moth please do contact us with the date, location and photo at iwatchwildlife@gmail.com or @iWatchWildlife on Facebook. Jersey Tiger Moth

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News Report from Cllr Richard Quigley - Cowes North Email: richard.quigley@iow.gov.uk Summer has begun, it’s been a good start, but evidence is suggesting people are watching the pennies. Fingers crossed the abundance of open shops and general good state of Cowes leads to a good Summer Sub-standard rental properties continue to be an issue. With the support of Cllr Peacey-Wilcox and Cllr Stephens, we have a plan to start the private tenant’s forum. We are also looking at ways of counteracting the negative aspect Airbnb has had on availability and rental prices. However, this requires government action. I have met with Red Funnel again, whilst they are aware of the issues around the planned timetable, they are still being caught out by high levels of staff absence (Covid related) and they are struggling to recruit. I continue to push them to add more crossings. The Island plan, which will set out the framework for development of housing on the Island over the next 15 years. Without an approved plan, the Island is at the mercy of government targets for housing and can’t set their own. It leaves us in the hands of developers. So hopefully it will be approved before too long. And again, I have had too many residents approach me with concerns over “heating or eating”. I have qualified as a citizen’s advice first aider and urge us all to point people in their direction. www. citizensadviceiw.org.uk 08001448848 With the good weather, more visitors come to our lovely town. Which seems to mean

more overflowing litter bins. The quickest way to get this actioned is via the Island roads website www.islandroads.com and click on the report it online button. The same goes for any other issues to see around the town. Residents of Castle road continue (quite rightly) to highlight the state of the land on Market Hill and the proposed development for the land. The land is still unkempt, and the proposed building might raise a few eyebrows.

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We help people through one of the most painful times in their lives - with bereavement support, information, and campaigning. We’re looking for volunteers to train to provide bereavement support for the Isle of Wight area. If you’re looking for a volunteering role locally, we’d love you to join our team. Find out how you can make a difference to someone’s life when it’s really needed. Our next training course commences on the 8th October 2022 and you can find more information by emailing isleofwight@cruse.org.uk For bereavement support find more information at:www.cruse.org.uk/get-support Email:- isleofwight@cruse.org.uk Phone:- 01983 523030 Registered Charity No. 208078 | A Company Limited by Guarantee No. 638709 (London) Unit 0.1, One Victoria Villas, Richmond, TW9 2GW

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August Facts and Historial Events On the 6th August 1762, the first-ever sandwich was created. It was named after the Earl of Sandwich when he requested a dish involving meat between two pieces of bread. As the story goes, he requested it as he was in the middle of a gambling game and didn’t want to interrupt it.

different though, as it is a sign of imagination, eternal sleep, and oblivion!

August was a big month for the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. It was on the 28th August 1963, that Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous “I have a dream” speech to 250,000 people on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Considered to be one of the most iconic speeches in the history of the US, King’s speech called for the end of racial discrimination and for equal rights to all.

There are of course many incredibly famous and important people who have been born in August including Usain Bolt, Madonna, Sean Connery, Barack Obama, Whitney Houston and although not famous, I myself (Debbie).

Unlike most other months, August has just one birthstone – peridot. One of the lesser-known gems, peridots come in shades from grassgreen to a more earthy olive hue. They’re quite a unique gem, and quite rare as they can only be found from two very different sources – they August was once the sixth month of the year. can be formed deep in the earth and expelled In the original ten-month Roman calendar, the to the surface along with lava, and they can be month went by the name of Sextilis, meaning found in meteorites! “the sixth month” in Latin. August was a fateful month for the ancient August is also a little bit unique. In a standard Roman city of Pompeii. On the 24th August, year, there is no other month that begins on the 79AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted near the city. same day of the week as August. The mountain spewed out great clouds of ash, smoke, and pumice, which rained down on Back in the days of the Anglo-Saxons, the Pompeii’s citizens. Unfortunately for Pompeii, month was called Weod Monath. Its translation that wasn’t the end of it either – next came of “weed month” is quite literal – in this month molten lava, which buried the remaining weeds and other plants grow the fastest. residents 7 feet (2.1m) deep!

August is apparently a relatively common name for boys in Sweden. In 2014 it was reported to be the 55th most common name for newborn baby boys. Ironically, only 22 Those born in August are brought into this percent of Swedish boys named August were world under one of two-star signs. If you were actually born in August! born before the 22nd August, you’re considered to be a Leo. If you’re born on the 23rd or later, Rock music lost a you’re a Virgo. Leos are said to be very proud living legend on the people who display great leadership. Virgos, on 16th August 1977, the other hand, are analytical and hardworking when Elvis Presley people, while still being kind and loyal. left the world behind. The King of Rock’s August has two birth flowers – the vibrant health had been multi-coloured gladiolus and the deep crimson going downhill for poppy. The gladiolus flower is said to represent some time, but his generosity, strength of character, and deep death was a shock to sincerity. The poppy flower couldn’t be more the world. Source: the factsite.com

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At times there seems to be more ‘month’ left than money. Here are a few recipe ideas (from your store cupboard) that may help you to stretch the gap!

CHICKPEA PANCAKES 1 tin chickpeas - rinse well through strainer and drain 1 egg - little milk. Blend the chickpeas then add the egg and milk to make a batter consistency. Put a little oil in a non-stick pan and cook the pancakes 1 - 2 minutes each side. Top with sliced bananas, a little honey, peanut butter or fresh berries.

TUNA BAKE (serves 6)

FALAFEL BURGERS

serves 4)

400g can chickpeas - rinse well and drain 1 small onion - chopped 1 clove garlic - chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander pinch chilli powder 2 tbsp plain flour 4 pitta bread

Pat dry the chickpeas. Put all the ingredients, plus seasoning, in a bowl. Using a hand blender blend until fairly smooth and mixed together. Shape into 4 patties using your hands. Fry 3 minutes on each side. Serve in a split pitta with any salad you may have.

Oven 180C / gas 4

600g macaroni / penne pasta. 1 tin condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 x 110 tins tuna - drained 326g tin sweetcorn - drained grated cheddar - optional

Boil the pasta - (following pkt, instructions) and drain. Add the mushroom soup, tuna, and sweetcorn to the pasta (add a little water if mixture looks too thick). Mix together and transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese over and bake 15 - 20 minutes until golden

LENTIL and MUSHROOM LOAF (4 generous portions) 2 tins of lentils - rinse well - drain 1 onion - finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic - finely chopped 3 oz mushrooms - chopped good squeeze tomato sauce 1 egg beaten half a teaspoon thyme and seasoning

Mix all the ingredients with the drained lentils. Press down well into a lightly greased dish bake for 40 minutes and serve with an onion gravy. Can be eaten with roast potatoes and vegetables or salad - will serve 6 if using as part of a roast.

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