Island Magazines Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood December 2015 issue

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Your Local Community Magazine

Dear Readers Welcome to the December issue. Yes.... that’s right Christmas is just around the corner.

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Firstly, I must apologise to everyone who does the puzzles. Unfortunately we had a gremlin in our system last month and there were three All day Breakfast - Steakfast - Jacket Pots words missing from the wordsearch. We did Sandwiches - Burgers & family favourites not realise this had happened until they had drinks & mouthwatering desserts been delivered. I hope it didn’t cause you too much confusion and be rest assured we have 72 High Street, Cowes www.eegons.co.uk triple checked this months...

Weather wise November hasn’t been that good. It’s been very wet and the temperature is starting to drop. All I seem to keep hearing is that we are going to be getting the worse winter in years, with months of snow and arctic temperatures. Personally I don’t think it will get that bad, although I am hopeful for a bit of snow but not on Christmas day as this will stop people getting to their families at this special time of the year.

There is plenty happening across the Island in December and you will find details of these events on the ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 14 and 15. You will also find the regular news reports from our Councillors who do a fantastic job of keeping us up to date each month.

Finally I would like to wish every person that reads this, all advertisers and contributors a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to catching up with you all in 2016.

Best wishes Debbie

text or call 07880 587 931 email: cowesmagazine@gmail.com twitter @islandmagazines www.islandmagazines.co.uk

The editor does not necessarily hold the same views as those expressed by contributors and advertisers and reserves the right to refuse or alter material where necessary.

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All Electrical Work Undertaken Domestic and Commercial Design / Installation / Improvements Home Automation Inspection & Reports Fault finding & Repairs All Types of Lighting Computer Network Cabling �������������������� ������������������� ������ ������������ ������������������������������

Cutting Costs Not Quality Industrial & Catering Disposables including cleaning chemicals, tissues, paper rolls, toilet rolls, disposable gloves, washing detergents and fabric softeners to name but a few

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Louise Aitken

Massage Therapist at Cowes Chiropractic Clinic

Relax and de-stress and feel the benefits of a massage Experienced in dealing with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes & Arthritis and Pregnancy Massage Tel: 01983 282810 83 Mill Hill Road, Cowes

Adrian Kensit Garden Services Garden Maintenance

Tree Surgery

• Crown lifting & • Maintenance & thinning pruning of shrubs • Reduction & shaping • Cultivation & cleaning of borders • Dead wooding • Grass cutting • Tree felling • Hedge cutting • Stump removal We can offer a one-off visit or regular maintenance visits For further info call 07850 489754 or 404720, or email adrian.kensit@btinternet.com

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Louise Aitken is a massage therapist, and is passionate about the benefits of massage and understands that her clients all have different needs and will therefore adapt and tailor the massage to suit their individual needs, ensuring you get the most out of the experience. Massage is excellent for relaxation and de-stressing, but can also give relief from discomfort and pain which in turn can increase mobility and improve sleep.

She has experience in treating clients with specific conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes & Arthritis, which can inhibit mobility and cause pain.

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Golden Hill Park, Freshwater, More recently Louise has qualified in pregnancy massage, which is beneficial to PO40 9UJ millroadgarage@outlook.com both mummy and baby. The goals are similar to that of a regular massage, to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility but it is tailored specifically to the needs of pregnancy and the changing body and the technique will be adjusted accordingly.

With Christmas just around the corner this time of year can be very stressful and hectic especially with all the Christmas shopping and parties going on so why not treat yourself to some relaxation and pamper time to ensure you are on top form or why not buy a voucher for family and friends for the perfect Christmas gift.

Louise’s tranquil haven is set up at Cowes Chiropractic Clinic and you can call Louise on 282810 to arrange an appointment or discuss your requirements.

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Sharing the News by Jane Goddard of Community Spirited With all the negative press that the care sector has been through lately it is so lovely to be able to share, GOOD, positive news from a business dedicated to East Cowes and Cowes and surrounding areas. Every day we make a difference to our clients by going the extra mile for them. We love what we do and we have staff and clients who have been with us from the very beginning. Its been an amazing year and Community Spirited were CQC inspected on the 8th September 2015 and the report has been published. So much hard work and dedication by the whole team has paid off. Our clients, their families and our staff gave fabulous feedback to the inspector and this is reflected in our report which shows us as good in all areas with an overall summary of GOOD. You can view the full report by going to the main CQC website.

In addition to the above we are really pleased that a 2 year long dream has finally come true. Community Spirited is creating a community hub at the former Pavilion site on Victoria Recreation Ground, East Cowes. We want the community to come together to help in any way they can, from as little as donating a tin of beans so we can offer families who are struggling a basic meal once in a while. We are also building up a volunteer base where we will need people to work in the café preparing and serving food, making tea, fund raisers and people to clean and generally look out for one another.

We are going to put on activities as well as running the café. We want to engage with young people and help them by delivering mock interviews and general guidance on what we, as a business, like to see from people. We welcome volunteers from 16 years upwards; this will be valuable work experience to put on their CV for those who are looking for employment. All DBS checks will be made through Community Action who is based at the Riverside Centre in Newport.

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We offer a comprehensive home help and support service including our handyman service for small to medium jobs and we also provide 1 to 1 activity sessions to people who are living with dementia, at home and in care homes.

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DIANA’S SHOWCASE

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Knitting & sewing accessories, including babies knitwear, dolls clothes & much, much more.

NOW OPEN AT 9 York Avenue, East Cowes (Next to Library) Mon - Sat 9.30 - 4.30 It may be a new business to East Cowes town but Diana’s Showcase is no newbie to the world of wool, knitting and haberdashery.

Having recently opened in York Avenue, next to the Library, Diana’s Showcase is now full of beautiful wool and haberdashery.

CONTACT DAN FOR YOUR FREE QUOTATION Telephone: 01983 862695 Mobile: 07816 545283 Email: td.decors@hotmail.co.uk www.tddecors.co.uk

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Data cabling Many people will already know Diana as Sound Equipment Hire and more she has previously traded in Scarrots Lane, Full Island Coverage Newport and then had a stall at Newport www.westwightaudio.co.uk Market. She is looking forward to meeting info@westwightaudio.co.uk customers old and new and with Christmas coming, Diana is also stocking up on a selection of stocking fillers and novelties.

Diana’s Showcase also sell hand-knitted items such as baby and toddler coats, jumpers, ballet cardigan’s, hats, gloves, bed socks and also have a selection of dolls clothes for both baby and teenage dolls.

For those who don’t dabble with knitting or crochet then Diana also has a number of craft items including beginners cross-stitch kits which also make ideal Christmas presents, along with a good range of silk threads.

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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 Island Roads Ward Walk - Last month I undertook a ward walk with Richard the District Steward and Principle Officers from Island Roads and the IW Council. Streets visited, and outcomes were as follows: • Baring Road, Highway safety issues. Revised consideration of a parking order and options.

• Parklands Avenue, Resurfacing. I have fingers crossed this could be reprioritised following survey.

• Ward Avenue. Resurfacing. Following being resurfaced in 2014, this continues to be monitored.

• Mornington Road. This ‘protruding’ junction was investigated. Options are under consideration.

• Shore Road, Resurfacing. This has been given very high priority, following survey.

Following this, I hope to reconvene a follow up to investigate the wellbeing of the Church Road pot hole, ponding beside the Worsley Road post box and issues concerning pinch point bollards in Baring Road.

Cowes Post Office - This is due to be reopened on Tuesday 1st December at Cowes Yacht Haven. Access will be from Town Quay, where the Post Office will be located opposite Cowes Harbour Commission. Many thanks to Cllr Mark McNeill for his perseverance, M&S for their patience and those involved in relocating this facility.

Beach Huts - At Ryde, Councillors and Beach Hut owners are suggesting altering the colour for Beach Huts. In Gurnard, I’ve not received similar requests from Beach Hut owners, however, I am interested to know owners and resident’s views.

extend their lease with the IW Council. For the club this became important, following an opportunity to create revenue from the installation of Solar Panels on the Club’s roof.

Following success, now all is required is the sunshine!

Dottens Farm Update - Planning Officers are considering feedback on the planning application for land adjacent to Dottens Farm, Woodvale Road, Gurnard. Because this land is owned by a County Councillor, this will be determined by Planning Committee in 2016.

As always, I will ensure residents are kept updated.

Gurnard Marsh - Work is due to commence on the repair/ restoration of sea defences on the seaward side of Marsh Road. At a site meeting I attended with the Council’s Coastal Protection Engineer, consent has been sought to raise the seawall, reducing flood risk to properties and businesses in the area. It is anticipated work can begin before Christmas.

Area Action Plans: Public Consultation The IW Council are currently consulting on its Area Action Plans, which offers an opportunity to provide feedback on proposals within the Island’s key regeneration areas of the Medina Valley, Ryde and the Bay. These proposals can be found at: www.iwight.com/aap , at receptions of the Seaclose offices and County Hall, and at libraries within the action plan areas. The consultation continues until Monday 21st December.

Garden Bonfires - Bonfires continue to cause distress to residents in Gurnard, and those living in the Baring Road ‘bowl’ where the smoke lingers. Please follow the Bonfire code by:

Isle of Wight Community Club - I’ve been supporting the Community Club to renew and • Only burning dry material

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued • Avoid burning household rubbish, rubber tyres or items containing plastic, foam or paint.

• Avoid lighting fires on damp, still days.

• Ensure neighbours washing, open windows and roads are kept clear of smoke.

• Avoiding burning when pollution levels are high or very high.

• Keeping bonfires away from fences, trees, hedgerows and buildings.

• Never use oil, petrol or methylated spirits to light a fire.

• Never leave a fire unattended, or leave it to smoulder

Further information can be found at: www. paulfullercc.blogspot.co.uk

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NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS By Chris Riddet VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS - The bench on the Venner play park, which had been donated many years ago by Roger Mazillius, was in need of urgent repair. Cllr Pullen advised he had made inquiries and to remove it would cost £30, or £150 to effect it’s repair. The IW Council had subsequently suggested that they were looking into the matter and if viable would undertake the repairs, or if not, take it away. They promised to keep the clerk informed.

JOINT MEETING ISLAND ROADS - A copy of the notes of the joint meeting held last month had been circulated prior to the meeting. A series of questions had been raised by councillors and sent in advance to Island Roads. Some of them were answered at the meeting and the remainder would be responded to by email.

The main criticism made at the meeting was the perceived lack of communication from Island Roads. Richard Baker, the District Steward for the Cowes wider area received praise for his assistance with local problems.

Wooden Posts at the junction of Uplands Small cluster meetings were viewed as an ideal Road/Nodes Road - The IW Council had advised forum to meet with Island Roads and discuss that in their opinion the posts were installed mutual issues. by a neighbourhood group and as such they were not the responsibility of the IW Council COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP - Cllr Pullen or Island Roads. As the posts had been in situ indicated that the attendance of the delegated for at least 22 years, councillors were unable councillor representatives at meetings of to confirm this fact. At least eight of the the Community Partnership had not always twenty nine posts could be removed easily, the been very regular. It had frequently fallen others were all beginning to rot. They would to him to provide an un-prepared report take some effort to remove or replace as they on Parish Council activities. Councillors were cemented in place. It was decided that considered it to be of value to attend these quotations be obtained to remove the posts meetings, particularly as representatives and make good where installed and to replace from the Community Partnership assisted like for like. Cllrs Nicholson and Fuller to advise with the planting and maintenance of the the clerk of an appropriate contractor to enable tubs and planters around the village and quotations to be presented to the next meeting provided a valuable resource in the village of the Parish Council. with their Residents Day events. Generally about 20 residents attended the events.

Picnic Table - The clerk advised that However, it appeared they were running out unfortunately due to the demand from the of momentum due to the lack of financial internal prison market, HMP Isle of Wight resources. In discussion, it was highlighted were unable to produce a picnic table for the that disappointingly no application had been play area at the current time. Although it was submitted to the Parish Council for financial appreciated that the Parish Council was not in assistance. The number of active members a particular rush, due to the prison’s current of the Partnership was also diminishing. It workload it would not be possible for them to was decided that Cllr Pullen be appointed as manufacture and supply the table for between the Parish Council’s representative at future 6 to 9 months. If, after this time, the Parish meetings of the Community Partnership Council still required a picnic table from them and Cllrs Pullen and Fuller liaise with the then a further order should be submitted.

Community Partnership to investigate how Councillors were in agreement that the quality best the Parish Council could support the of picnic table that HMP Isle of Wight could continuance of the organisation. provide, merited the wait.

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Fracking Five blocks of the Isle of Wight could soon be awarded licences for exploration and development of oil and gas extraction by conventional or unconventional methods such as fracking. Hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking’ is a controversial technology used for extracting oil or gas resources which are otherwise trapped in shale rocks and similar deposits.

Only a proportion of the fracking fluid returns to the surface as ‘flowback’, typically 20-40%.

No one can be really sure where the other 6080% ends up. The fluid that does return to the surface contains varying quantities of radioactive materials carried from deep underground.

Opinions are divided. Some believe it will be good for the economy, others are concerned about the increasing evidence of harm to the Wells are drilled vertically then horizontally environment and public health, but many more underground through these rock formations.

Many horizontal sections, each typically over a remain unaware that this is happening at all. mile long, can be drilled from each vertical well. With Isle of Wight licence awards imminent we encourage everyone to educate themselves now Holes are blasted through the well casings ready so that informed decisions can be made when the time comes. for the fracking process which involves forcing huge volumes of locally sourced fresh water mixed with various chemicals and sand through Please help us to keep you informed of important local developments: Come to our these holes at extremely high pressure to fracture the rock. The sand keeps the fractures public meetings Facebook: Frack Free Isle of Wight Twitter @FrackFreeIOW Text ALERT to open allowing the oil or gas to flow to the 07864668338 For email newsletters and further surface. information: www.frackfreeisleofwight.org 9

This is the time of year to start thinking about winter planting and pruning and getting your garden ready for the winter months and if you need some help doing this then SDM Gardening are here to help.

They are a small friendly, Isle of Wight based business and offer many services to either maintain your garden or do a complete overhaul. They are available for one off visits or for regular up keep, whatever your requirements they will be able to help.

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They are qualified, friendly and reliable and can help with a multitude of tasks such as hedge trimming, grass cutting, garden clearance, decking, all types of tree work and more recently they are able to help with path and driveway cleaning.

They offer competitive rates and can get your garden looking its best, so all you need to do is make time to relax and take in your beautiful surroundings.

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If you are aged 50+ then read on because 50+ Employment Learning Links Ltd is working as part of the Support Programme ‘Ageing Better’ initiative here on the Island Learning Links is working as part of the ‘Ageing and could be the life line that you are looking Better’ initiative on the Isle of Wight to reach out for. They are reaching out to support and support individuals aged 50+. Whether individuals who are either unemployed, at you are unemployed, at risk of redundancy and/or feeling isolated, become more active and risk of redundancy and/or feeling isolated positively engaged in something new in order to and are a great way of meeting new people, meet people and gain new skills. learning new skills & becoming aware of the The Programme consists of the following sessions: opportunities available on the IOW are - I.T. in the workplace All sessionsng th, - Networking

8 hours in dleov ucte er nd Setting up your own business co The programme is varied and each session is two 4 hour sessions 8 hours in length and is covered over two 4 This programme is for those that feel isolated, Our current volunteering hour sessions and consists of the following struggling to find opportunities: projects:employment and/or I.T. in the Workplace: Participants will be introduced to the fundamental I.T. skills required to function in the workplace.

Participants will learn to set-up, access and send emails, learn to access and use the internet and produce, edit and save Word documents.

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New opportunities available in 2016. Start the New Year with a fresh focus. Contact Learning Links for new dates. For more info, please contact Lee Jones Tel (01983) 527 529 or lee.jones@learninglinks.co.uk

Networking: Participants will explore the varied approaches used to help promote themselves, either on paper, electronically and in person. I.T. will also be used to help participants produce or up-date their C.V, register with on-line Job Sites, and set-up a Facebook page and a Linked-in profile.

Setting up your own Business: Participants will explore the varied skills, knowledge and experience needed to set-up their own business and become familiar with the local business environment. Participants will learn how to access additional opportunities to help them prepare for a way forward.

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Dates for your Diary Friday 4th December – Blackberry Lane Preschool Xmas Fayre (within grounds of Cowes Primary School) 5.30pm – 7.30pm.

Saturday 5th December - East Cowes Christmas 2015 at East Cowes Town Hall. Free daytime events including local charities & gifts table top sale, Father Christmas and Carols from 10am -12.30 Evening entertainment for all the family including a magic show for children from 7 - 9pm. Tickets £1 children under 5 free. Tickets available on the door.

Sunday 6th December – Hospice Santa Dash – 11 am Entry into this year’s event is only £15 per Santa over the age of 12 years old, and £5 for all Santa’s under 12. This entry fee includes your Santa Suit to run in and take home, along with festive refreshments. For more info go to www.iwhospice.org or call 528989 Tuesday 8th December – Action on Hearing Loss Sensory Service open day. 10am – 2pm at 17b River Way, Newport PO30 5UX. Learn more about the free services and information available to support those living with a Sensory Loss and their friends and family. Hearing aid maintenance & hearing checks, equipment for hearing and sight loss. Take a chance on our Tombola. Tel: 01983 529533 for more information

Road. For further information or go to www. bxtf.org Friday 11th December – Charity Music Quiz in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust at Newport Football Club. 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Teams of up to 6 people. £2 per person to enter. There will be a raffle, licenced bar and free car parking. All money raised goes to Wessex Cancer Trust.

Phone: 01983 527957 Saturday 12th December – VENTNORVILLE - for crazy Christmas capers, celebrate the festive season in Ventnor style, with the Grinch, fake snow, panto and much more. Meet the Grinch – The Grinch will be in Upper Ventnor

by St Francis School at 10am to see his fans!

Riding his Sleigh down into town at 10.30ish!

ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET will take place from 10.30 – 4.30pm. We are holding an Island FOOD MARKET at Ventnor Central (old youth centre ) There will be a travelling tea room with scrumptious cakes and stalls with Sticky Sweet goodie.. LIVE NATIVITY SCENE – Children’s Fancy Dress Competition will be taking place at St Catherines Church at 3pm – come dressed as your favourite Disney Character, Santa’s Grotto £1 entry and every child gets a present.

The Winter Carnival and Lantern Parade starts from Dudley Road at 4.30pm, around the town finishing at the park . Family Carol Service at our prize winning park with commence at 5.15pm approx. with Hot Drinks & Mince Pies provided by Ventnor Enhancement Fund

Thursday 10th December – Broadlea Primary School, Newport Road, Sandown Christmas Fayre – 2.15pm – 5.30pm Santa’s grotto, raffle, craft stalls, gifts, games and much more. Saturday 12th December – Frosted Fantasy Land 12pm – 5pm at Salvation Army Hall, Pyle Thursday 10th December until Sunday 13th Street, Newport . A magical frosted land for December. Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival. your little ones to enjoy! Come as a winter Over 150 theme decorated trees displayed fairy or pixie, an enchanted princess or prince, in seven venues in or near Brighstone. Free or anything your heart desires and join in the admission open from 10am – 5pm. Free park fun. Take part in the workshops and make your and ride from The Isle of Wight Pearl and very own Bauble to take home and hang on the Brighstone Holiday Centre on the Military tree...or perhaps a Christmas card for someone special! Decorate a homemade gingerbread man to keep. Join in with games and sing 14

Dates for your Diary along. Feast on a plate of frosted fantasy nibbles (included in ticket price per child) £10 per ticket on arrival (child only - mummies and daddies are FREE) Thursday 17th December - The Rotary Club of Cowes is staging its traditional Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church in Cowes. As always, proceeds will go to the Church, the Isle of Wight Concert Band who will be providing the music, and to help local causes via the Rotary Trust Fund. This concert is always a great way to get in the mood for Christmas and it helps others at the same time. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30 pm start and tickets are £5 for Adults and £1.50 for children. Seasonal refreshments will be served during the interval and there will be a raffle too. Tickets may be obtained from Beresfords of Cowes, Under the Umbrella Tree of East Cowes or by ringing 280839

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Saturday 19th December – Cowes Christmas Festival at Cowes Yacht Haven. 10am – 4pm The Festival includes: Live cookery demonstrations. Over 50 food, drink and gift stalls Festive entertainment including The Vox Pop Choir Vintage Vacation. Santa’s Grotto, it’s an event you don’t want to miss. Free entry Saturday 26th December – Ventnor Boxing Day Swim. Join over 100 people who brave the cold winter waters for a dip in the sea this Boxing Day! Sponsor forms for the 32nd Boxing Day Swim are available from The Ale and Oyster on Ventnor Esplanade or Inspirations (formerly A and B’s Emporium) High Street Ventnor or by phoning 857174/855519. This is an organised event by PATCH a local cancer charity.

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Lost and Found It’s always good to hear how communities can work together for the good of others and here on the Isle of Wight there is a group of 6 people who work tirelessly behind the scenes 24 hours a day and 365 days a year doing everything they possibly can to reunite people and pets.

lost and missing dogs and they are in contact with other agencies both here and on the mainland.

If you find a lost cat or dog they can advise you of the best option and put you in contact with people who can scan the animal to see if it is chipped.

Lost Pets IOW is a group that started back in 2011 and thanks to Facebook has gone from Losing a pet must be one of the most heart strength to strength and are only just a few stopping moments you can experience and numbers away from reaching an impressive the Lost Pets IOW team understand this and 7,500 members. Back in the day the admin can help by being the glue that keeps you were excited when they reached 100 members together through this traumatic experience. and never imagined that this group would They go above and beyond the call of duty become so important to so many Island and on many occasions they are in contact residents. with the owners on a personal basis rather than the public forum. The whole team treat Lost Pets IOW does exactly as it says on the each lost animal as if it’s their own and on tin‌ and has been successful in reuniting some occasions those lost animals have been best buddies together again. Whether you theirs!!! have a wondering cat or an escapee dog, Lost Pets IOW can help. They can give you the The Lost Pets IOW team do this out of love information you need on who to contact and for the animals and although some of them which process to follow to ensure all angles are retired they still fit in all these hours into are covered. They are aware of hideaway their daily routines. There are no wages, no hotspots in different areas of the Island which big bonuses but they have the knowledge that some moggies are well known for visiting and they have helped so many distraught animals with the help of their members the net can be and people over the years. spread far and wide in the search for missing animals.

If you are a pet owner then join the group as a member on Facebook by going to Lost Pets Members help in many different ways, by IOW and press the join button. If you should passing on information, putting up and find yourself missing your furry companion removing of posters, spreading the word and then put a post on their page in the first even doing nightly sit outs looking for these instance with photographs, details and as elusive pets. In some cases it is more than much information as you can. They have a list just a wondering pet and sometimes dogs of documents available to view online which have been scared off by noises (particularly contain all the vital numbers and information fireworks) and have disappeared. Obviously needed for the first few steps of missing on these occasions the dog will be scared animals and one thing you can be sure of is and may not answer to its name and may run the Lost Pets IOW team and all its glorious further away when approached but the team members will be supporting you and helping in are able to offer valuable advice in tracking any way they can in ensuring your pet returns home to you.

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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox WISHING YOU ALL A HEALTHY AND PEACEFUL NEWPORT RD (Trent house to Stephensons’): I CHRISTMAS, PROSPERITY AND GOOD HEALTH once again met with representatives to come FOR 2016. up with a solution to the problem of parking/ speed/dangerous area. I do hope a solution AREA ACTION PLANS: These are now live on acceptable to the majority will come forward. the councils website. YOUR comments are needed on plans for the Medina Area (Cowes UNTIDY GARDENS: I receive weekly and up the river) with regard to housing, complaints about neighbours HORRENDOUS industrial use, marine use etc. www.wight. front gardens. In most cases, neighbours are com/aap willing to help to clear the mess.

PLEASE communicate to alleviate the CAREERS AND JOB FAIR: This took place at problem, and make our garden Isle even more the IW College. I was utterly amazed at the beautiful. thank you. amount of advice and support there is for our youth with regard to jobs and future As always, if you require further info. on the educational provision. If you missed it, be sure above or have any comments or questions to attend in October next year. please get in touch: 149 Newport Rd. Cowes.

PO31 7PT or lora@onwight.net LEAVES: Thanks to Island Roads for their prompt action with a very slippery path full of leaves. The problem was dealt within hours.

(Main Newport Rd) DOG MESS!: Once again there appears to be a large amount of dog fouling in the Love Lane, Ash Grove area. I have asked people to keep vigilant and notify me of serial offenders. As the dark evenings are now here, the problem seems to get worse. PLEASE keep an eye on your dog and CHECK the area just to ensure.

BIRMINGHAM ROAD/MILL HILL JUNCTION: I have been notified about the traffic lights, and how difficult it is for drivers to see which colour the lights are on. Have you had any problems at this junction? Please let me know.

ASH GROVE, MILL HILL: I have been asked if we could have this as a one way, to alleviate the problems associated with too many cars blocking up the Love Lane area. Would be interested to hear from the users in the area please.

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Queensgate Foundation Primary School, East Cowes is presented with its new Active Kids equipment by Sainsbury’s Newport & West Cowes Stores Pupils and teachers from East Cowes are celebrating after receiving this year’s Active Kids equipment. Colleagues from Sainsbury’s Tanya Blake & Bianca Johnston recently attended Queensgate Foundation Primary School to present the new equipment.

Queensgate Foundation Primary School, East Cowes, which collected Active Kids Vouchers and are local to Newport & West Cowes Stores have collected 10,551 vouchers.

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Head Teacher Mrs Silliito said: “Customers at Sainsbury’s Newport & West Cowes have been really supportive this year and it’s great to be a top collecting organisation. The scheme has helped us teach the benefits of a healthier more active lifestyle to hundreds of children over the last few years and we’re really looking forward to getting to use the new equipment as part of our PE curriculum and competitive sport programme”.

Over 43,000 schools, clubs and groups are signed up to benefit from Sainsbury’s Active Kids. This year alone, the scheme has delivered over £11 million worth of equipment and experiences to schools, clubs and organisations.

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Isle of Wight Night Shelter Being homeless and having nowhere to go must be one of the hardest challenges to face and many people believe that there isn’t really a problem on the Island and granted its not as bad as some of the big towns on the Mainland but the Isle of Wight does have a small group of 100 – 150 homeless.

The advantage to this number is between us all we should be able to help these people, because they are people just like us.

They range from 18 years old through to 74 years and with winter fast approaching the worst time for being homeless is drawing closer.

There is a Homeless Shelter on the Island at Downside School, Pan Estate, Newport. This shelter is open from the 1st December until the 31st March and is open from 7pm until 8am, 7 days a week.

Anyone arriving at the shelter will be given a hot meal, shower, bed for the night and washing facilities for their clothes and some clean ones if needed and they will also be given breakfast. Last year they had over 65 people coming through their doors from all different walks of life.

We can all help and do our bit, whether its donating warm jumpers, jeans, warm coats, clothes, toiletries, and new underwear and 20

socks which can be handed to people using the shelter. Or perhaps you are able to volunteer one night a week and even stay over as more volunteers are desperately needed, especially men.

Donations can be dropped off at Downside Community Centre, Pan Estate, Newport between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

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by Andy and Ruth Davis and a team of volunteers on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council and has been open for 4 years but unfortunately this is the last year it will be operating as the Council have plans to turn it back into a school. This is devastating news for the team and also for the homeless people and Andy and Ruth are looking to the future and want to be able to buy their own building to be able to fully support this project.

Obviously as you can imagine money is a major issue so if anybody would like to give a money donation to help move this project forward, it will be greatly received as they would like to plan to be open all year round and not just the winter.

If you can help in any way at all then please either drop off donations or you can contact Andy on 07811 003361 or email him on andy@iwnightshelter.org

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All the shoe boxes have been handed in and totalled up and packed into big boxes and put in crates and are now on their way to disadvantaged children in Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and the Philippines.

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Thanks to the wonderful generosity of local people the Rotary are pleased to be able to advise that this year there was a total of 499 boxes from the Isle of Wight. We should all be proud of this figure and the knowledge that disadvantaged children will be receiving a Christmas present.

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