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Welcome to the December issue of Island Magazines. Christmas is fast approaching and we are almost at the end of another year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all readers, advertisers and contributors for your support. From snow to heatwaves, 2018 has had it all. I look forward to finding what 2019 has in store for us all. The ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 16, 17 and 18 are bursting with events happening across the Island including Christmas Fayres, Carols, Concerts and more. If you want to be savvy with your recycling this Christmas then the IWC and Amey are on a Christmas Recycling Tour and you will find details of when and where they will be on page 10. I hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas and I look forward to catching up with you in 2019 and let’s hope it’s a good year for us all. Merry Christmas
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Christmas Recycling Tour By Cllr Michael Murwill - Cabinet Member for Waste Management The IWC, in partnership with Amey, are undertaking a ‘Festive Reduce Reuse Recycle Tour’ around the Island during November and December to inform residents of what can be recycled over the Christmas period. Below are the venues during December: pop along and pick up a free recipe card and recycling booklet.
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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Christmas!! My very best wishes that all residents have a fun filled and safe Christmas and a peaceful New Year. For me, this has been a really challenging year, and I am so appreciative of the very kind words, the patience and support that I have received following my illness during the summer. Thank you. Seafront Railings. The corrosion of the railings on the seafront between Cowes and Gurnard, is of concern to the IW Council following complaints raised last year. Because the estimated figure of replacement is so high the IW Council are not financially in a position to replace the railings.
replacement of the railings… Please let me know your views! Heat or Eat? Support from The Footprint Trust. The Footprint Trust offers free home visits to look for ways to reduce fuel and water costs. In some cases the charity can provide new cookers, fridges and washing machines to those in greatest need. The Footprint Trust, and advice offered can save households £100’s. Please visit: www.footprint-trust.co.uk or call 01983 822282 for details. Island Plan Consultation. I’m advised that the consultation for the amended Island Plan (The planning bible for new developments) will commence from 30 November for eight weeks. Please visit: www. iow.gov.uk/consultations/ for details.
The IW Council suggests the railings are ornamental and serves minimal health and safety purpose given these are elevated higher than the pavement and road! Although discussions have taken place with our local councils (who concur the cost is high when compared to community gain). For this reason other options are being considered.
Seafront Cycling. Thank you to the residents who contacted me regarding seafront cycling.
These include: · replacing the metal rails (Cost- Approx. £150,000)
That said, some residents supporting cycling acknowledged anti-social cyclists travelling at speed on the pavement. Adversely, many opposed to cycling felt that it was appropriate that families with children should be permitted providing this was done sensibly and by pedestrians being given priority.
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Following feedback received to date, 7 residents supported restricting cyclists from using the pavement, whilst 3 residents felt cycling on the pavement should be allowed.
This will be discussed at Gurnard Parish Council’s meeting being held on Wednesday 12th December. Winter Gritting Routes. Now winter is fast approaching, I can confirm
News report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued the winter gritting route for our area is: Baring Road, Crossfield Avenue, Park Road, Ward Avenue in Cowes West, and Shore Road, Tuttons Hill, Worsley Road and Woodvale Road in Gurnard. Details can be found at: www.islandroads.com/27-winter-service.html In the meantime, I have requested that culverts are cleared of leaves to ensure water can flow freely beneath certain roads preventing the onset of black ice. Beach Huts. Following feedback from stakeholders, the IW Council are proposing to increase Beach Hut fees over five years, rather than three. After the initial new 10 year lease expires beach hut leases can be in joint/ multiple names, either by more than one member of the same family, or for two or more families. In addition, I’m advised there will be an ability to sublet huts, so long as this is not as part of a commercial operation. From my perspective when feedback was sought in May, I suggested that owners with a local address should receive a discount, whilst off-Island residents pay a premium rate lease, as is the case in some other areas. This was suggested to offset any financial loss the Council would accrue. Bucklers View Expansion? Southern Housing has asked to meet to discuss proposals to increase dwellings at Bucklers View by 12. Meetings are also taking place this month with residents to ascertain their views, as how best to proceed. It is anticipated that once proposals are agreed a planning application will follow early 2019.
Parking. With Christmas approaching and yuletide events taking place, please, please, please can I ask residents to be considerate when parking. In the last few months pressure has been put to request additional parking restrictions and increased enforcement- particularly in Worsley Road. If you are parking can I please appeal that motorists park hard against the pavement allowing both the bus and heavy goods vehicles to pass freely! Traffic Incidents, Place Road. I met on site with Island Roads, residents and Cllr Nicholson following a second traffic collision occurring in Place Road opposite the junction to the new Meadow View development. It is hoped there will be no further incidents following residents finding an alternative parking arrangement.
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It’s that time of year again, The Salvation Army in Newport will be holding their Christmas Day dinner. As always they will be providing a free hot meal and a pudding, to all their friends in the Community who may be homeless, elderly, or anyone who will be on their own and families who wish to join them.
Organiser Kay is asking for your help - Please see below a list of the kind of things they need. Last year they served 144 dinners on Christmas Day. Alongside this they also provided 140 families with hampers. Volunteers - They will need volunteers to assist in the preparation of the vegetables on Christmas Eve. This usually takes a couple of hours with a good team of people. They will need people on Christmas Day to help get the room ready for the guests arrival (time to be confirmed). People to help serve guests during the meal and to chat and share fellowship. You may be the only person that has spoken to some of the elderly folk that come in a while. Finally help is needed to clear away. They will also need guests collected from their homes. Could anyone help collect and return guests at the end of the day? Entertainment - They would love to entertain their guests. Food - Carrots, sprouts, stuffing, pigs in blankets, parsnips, roast potatoes, gravy, turkey, peas, Christmas pudding, cream, custard, mince pies, milk, tea, coffee and Christmas cake. Drinks (non alcoholic) Pop, flavoured water, Fruit juice. Gifts - Men’s, ladies and children’s. Hampers - Tins of veg and meat, pasta, non perishables as well as fresh nearer the time. They are also looking for people to help with preparing the hampers the week leading up to Christmas. If you can help in anyway or would like to join them on the day please contact Kay via email at Kay.willett@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information. There are drop off points in Ryde and Newport Salvation Army Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-2 , Salvation Army Ryde & Shanklin Charity Shops Mon – Sat 9.30am – 5pm 14
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Christmas is fast approaching, it can be a very stressful time of year. Anxiety and depression levels could be reaching a critical level for you or a family member. Should you find yourself in a situation please pick up the phone and call any of the numbers listed below. They are there to help, support and offer advice and will be able to ensure you don’t go through a crisis by yourself. Mental Health Crisis Advice (Single Point of Access) 01983 522214 Richmond Fellowship Community Safe Haven 0330 008 3886 (day service) 0330 008 3888 (safe haven) Samaritans 116 123
Saturday 1st December – Coffee morning/open day at Vectis Radio from 10am -12pm. Come along to Vectis Radio studio at the Riverside Centre and see how it all works. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied for a minimum £1 donation to keep the community radio station running. Saturday 1st December – Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market at Ryde Fire Station from 10am – 4pm. Magical grotto, kids craft corner, inflatable snow globe, live entertainment, seasonal stalls, refreshments and much more. Turning on of Ryde Fire’s Christmas Lights at 4pm Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December – Daisy Chains IW Christmas Fair at Lower Hyde Holiday Park, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin from 11am – 3.30pm. Christmas market, entertainment, characters, grotto and more. Adults £1, kids go free. Monday 3rd December - Cowes Concert Brass Band will be performing their Christmas concert at All Saints Church, Gurnard at 7.45pm. Admission is free with a retiring collection. Monday 3rd December - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting, everyone welcome. The Royal Navy and the Royal Marines on the Isle of Wight a talk by Mike North at the Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2
Church, Birmingham Road from 11am – 4pm including Lights of Love Service on Thursday 6th at 6.30pm. Thursday 6th December – Sunday 9th December – Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival from 10am – 5pm. Fun for all the family, lots to see and enjoy with over 200 beautiful “theme decorated” Christmas Trees on display in seven very different locations within Brighstone. The children’s trees are in the library and on the Saturday and Sunday you can see Santa in the Winter Wonderland at the Exchange in New Rd. Free admission to all concerts both during the festival and into the following week (all in the Parish Church set against the backdrop of all the trees). There will be a myriad of attractions to entertain you and put you in the festive mood and it’s all FREE. Carol singing, Hand bell ringing, Craft Fairs, Mini Market at the weekend, Lace making demonstrations, Cake and Biscuit Raffles, The Winter Wonderland Snow Grotto with Santa and free family photo opportunities, Daily Refreshments available to purchase, A FREE Park and Ride will operate from the Isle of Wight Pearl on the Military Rd into Brighstone village with a further Free shuttle service to Mottistone and back. For full details go to www.bxtf.org Thursday 6th December – RNLI Christmas Spectacular at The George, Yarmouth from 11am – 4pm. Raffle, craft stalls, carol singers, mince pies, cakes, biscuits. Raffle will take place approx 1.30pm. Raffle tickets available from The George Hotel and RNLI Yarmouth Shop.
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Saturday 8th December – Godshill Christmas Market from 11am – 4pm. Craft stalls, mulled wine and mince pies, refreshments, raffle, Santa’s grotto, entertainment, treasure hunt and so much more. All funds raised will be split between kissypuppy. Godshill Village Hall and the IOW Radio Christmas Toy Appeal. Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December – Rylstone Tea Gardens Christmas Market from 10.30am – 4pm. Join us for our 4th Annual Christmas Market – Craft stalls, Christmas crazy golf tournament, hot food and drinks, mulled wine. Dogs on leads welcome. Saturday 8th December – Riverside Christmas Fair at Riverside, The Quay, Newport from 11am – 4pm. Free Entry. Inflatable snow globe, gifts, crafts, Santa’s grotto, carol singing, face painting, refreshments and meet Enchanted Isle characters. Saturday 8th December – Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club present their Winter Model Show at Lions Community Centre, Lake from 10am – 4pm. At least 8 working layouts expected, plus static displays and trade stalls. Tickets £3 and accompanied children free. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday 9th December – Carol Service amongst the Christmas Display at Cowes Methodist Church at 10.30am Tuesday 11th December - St. Mary’s Church, Cowes is holding a Coffee Morning with mulled wine from 10 - 2 p.m. in the Parish Room. All welcome. There will be a raffle and Christmas items on sale.
Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd and Christmas Eve from 10am– 4pm – The Friends of Northwood Cemetery will again have a Tree of Remembrance in the East Chapel on which visitors can hang a decoration with their own message to loved ones no longer with us. Hot drinks will be served and there will also be some live seasonal music. Alternatively decorations can be purchased in advance, for a minimum donation of £2, from the Heritage Resource Centre (the West Chapel) on Thursday and Friday mornings. Saturday 15th December - Christmas Market at Waterside Pool, Esplanade, Ryde from 5.30pm – 8pm. Santa’s grotto and Christmas photo booth, local produce, seasonal gifts, carol singers, face painting, hog roast, mulled wine. Free entry. Tuesday 18th December - Carisbrooke Castle “Museum Insights” 2pm – 4pm. La Tour de Wight: An illustrated tour of the Island in traditional music (c.1800 – 1970). With Christmas approaching, Justin Smith and Virgil Philpott (aka ‘The Dollymopps’) introduce us to some of the most interesting characters they have encountered during a decade of researching the Island’s musical traditions. Tickets £8 including tea, coffee and biscuits. For further details and to book your places please ring 523112 or e-mail info@carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk Booking is essential as places are limited
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COWES LIBRARY EVENTS Cowes Library will be having a festive storytime and activities on Saturday 8th December at 10.30am with local author Debbie Webb who will be reading her book Stevie Stego-Claws, about a cheeky dinosaur that lives at Dinosaur Isle. After the storytime, children can make a dinosaur puppet with a Santa hat! First Saturday of every month – Childrens Games Club for 5 – 12 year olds from 10.30am – 12pm. A variety of different games available. Feel free to bring your own games. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Island Dental Services Mr Tierney and Heidi will be continuing your dental care at 34 Castle Street, East Cowes
For appointments call
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Shop premises available for low cost lease at 30 Castle St, East Cowes. Currently a beauty parlour with two rooms. Call 291423 for further details
Fourth Saturday of every month – Lego Club PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO LEGO CLUB ON THE 22ND DECEMBER. Second Friday of every month – Adults Colouring Club from 10.30am – 12pm. Come and relax at Cowes Library with some colouring in. It’s helpful for beating stress and getting the creative juices flowing. Every Tuesday - Rhyme Time - A free weekly half hour session of rhymes, actions and songs. There is no need to book, just come along with your baby and have fun Every Saturday – Storytime - A regular halfhour afternoon storytime for children aged 3 – 8 years from 2.30pm - 3.00pm. It’s free to come along, and there is no need to book. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. 18
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Merry Christmas From Peter of Cowes Taxi As we near the end of another successful year with Cowes Taxis I would like to give you an insight into your local service. Established in 2006 by John and Julia Gange, they ran the business alongside their coach business. In June 2015 I acquired the business and worked solely for eight months, increasing local clientele, until I felt another driver was required. We now have five drivers who work various shifts, and we try to run a booked service between the hours 0600 and 2330 (later on Friday and Saturday).
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It has been an emotional year losing three of our regular customers - missed by myself and all the drivers. Competition with other taxi firms is fierce but we are more than coping. One bugbear is that companies are advertising on Google as Cowes Taxis which can be confusing for us all, but remember our official website is www.cowestaxis.com and our number is 01983 294444 and our email is info@cowestaxi.com All that is left now is to thank all of our loyal customers (you know who you are) and wish everybody a merry time over the festive period. Please don’t drink and drive, just give us a call. Janice Clark DipCFHP, MPSPract
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All the Best Peter Now taking Christmas and Boxing Day bookings. Estate cars and 8-seater mini bus available.
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Bookings now being taken for Christmas & Boxing Day. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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