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Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood Area

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Feeling lonely?

You’re not alone.

No one should have no-one, and yet 1.4 million* older people feel cut off from society. Most people will feel lonely at some point in their lives, not only can this define their lives, but it can also have a significant impact on their wellbeing.

There are 2,585* lonely older people here on the Isle of Wight, an alarming statistic, but it’s important to know that you are not alone.

Age UK Isle of Wight have been supporting older people on the Island since 1973, and offer services to help people stay happy, healthy and connected, they strive to combat loneliness and social isolation in older people on the Isle of Wight.

Active Networks Social Clubs – with FREE local door-to-door transport Age UK Isle of Wight run fortnightly social clubs for the over 65s in Cowes, Freshwater, Ryde and Ventnor, all of which offer FREE local door-to-door transport, thanks to funding they have received from Southern Water.

The Social Clubs are a great way to meet new people, make friends, have a chat over a cuppa and enjoy a variety of inspiring activities. There are regular outings and visits from informative speakers. Refreshments are included, and groups are welcoming and friendly.

Age UK Isle of Wight’s Active Networks Social Clubs run fortnightly from 14:00 – 15:45.

Membership is £9 per month, which includes attendance at both fortnightly sessions each month. Refreshments are included, and the local door-to-door transport service is provided FREE of charge.

To learn more about Age UK Isle of Wight’s Active Networks Social Clubs, contact Age UK Isle of Wight via the following methods: Tel: 01983 525282 | E: activity.groups@ageukiw.org.uk | W: www.ageuk.org.uk/isleofwight *Statistics taken from the Age UK national website, December 2017.

Welcome and thank you for picking up a copy of the February issue of Island Magazines.

We are slowly working our way into the new year and Spring is finally getting closer. I have already seen a cluster of crocus bulbs pushing through the surface looking for the sun. Let’s hope they don’t have too long to wait.

Have you noticed that as soon as the shelves were cleared of Christmas goodies they were soon replaced with Easter Eggs. Is this good or bad? I’m not sure where I stand on this as on the one hand I think everything is getting too commercialised and happening much earlier then is necessary but on the other hand who doesn’t like chocolate and to be honest I am a creme egg lover and I don’t believe they should be just for Easter... they taste so much better in February!!!!

This months issue as usual is packed with news and information from local councillors. We have a great selection of advertiser offering a variety of services and don’t forget Shrove Tuesday is on the 13th February and I look forward to joining many others across the Island in perfecting the perfect pancake flip.

I hope you have a great month and look forward to catching up with you soon.

Debbie

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Cowes Chiropractic Clinic ... help your body heal itself ...

McTimoney Chiropractic Remedial Massage Physiokey Pain Relief Addiction Therapy & Counselling Tel: 01983 282810

Please note our new address

24 Birmingham Road, Cowes, PO31 7BH

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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox THANKS TO MY RESIDENTS! Nick and Janette who contacted me about how they ‘clean as they go’ when dog walking!

Not only cleaning up after their dogs, but picking up rubbish and muck along the way; if everyone became more ‘community minded’ we would all have a more amazing place to live.

FINANCIAL HELP: DO NOT ignore debt problems. Contact our wonderful citizens advice for help: 03444 111 444 The sooner you make contact the sooner you can get support and move forward with your life.

LYNBOTTOM TIP: New Winter opening times.

Open 7 days week 10am-6pm

BEACH CLEAN: Thanks again to Erica in costa coffee for organising yet another successful MUD ON ROADS: Island Roads have asked us to make an extra effort to keep mud off beach clean. Thanks and well done to the the highways. If you see a problem: info@ dedicated team! islandroads.com or call: 01983 822440 RESIDENT PARKING ZONES: Apologies to all those very good people that looked up the link (or tried to) last month. I fear I was rather ‘keen’ and the council had not actually put anything on the website. I will keep you posted as I KNOW parking is one of the most trying issues most of us face!

YARN BOMBING: World Cancer Day Feb. 4th. If you see lots of very beautiful, creative, knitted items all over the place you know why!

HELP WITH WATER BILLS?: Do you seem to use an awful lot of water? Maybe you could do with a free home visit! Would suggest large households/families would benefit. A full hour of advice and worth of products to help save water. www.southernwater. co.uk/home-vist or waterefficeincyteam@ southernwater.co.uk to arrange your visit.

COMMUNITY ACTION IW: Another super edition of their newsletter: www. communityacitoniw.org Volunteering, jobs, and forthcoming events all online.

FLOATING BRIDGE: The long awaited report.

In a word - DISAPPOINTING! I am pleased BUYING FROM WEBSITES? Look for the the scrutiny committee have delayed their recommendations, to ensure proper and full padlock sign! Also, check that the web page has a https. Both will ensure it is a legal site. debate.

SPEEDWATCH: Once again I have spent (along with other councillors) many a freezing few hours checking on speeding cars in certain areas. We are a VERY small volunteer group, so if you have concerns, why not come and join us? Get in touch with me! Training provided!!

HIGH FUEL BILLS: Most households will be able to save £200.00 a year on their bills.

Call the fantastic team at the footprint trust 01983 822282 to find out more or email: info@footrpint-trust.co.uk AS ALWAYS, YOU are my extra eyes and ears; please keep in touch with issues/comments/ concerns: email - lora08@sky.com or text 07970 424214

DENYER PLUMBING SERVICES Qualified Plumber Professional, Reliable & Friendly Service Free Island Quote No Job Too Small OAP, Armed Forces & Ssafa Discount

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denyerplumbingservices@hotmail.com You know that you want a better understanding of your situation, to work out what really matters and to make the right choices for you.

I am Maggie Currie. A professional transformational coach offering coaching & mentoring for you to make changes in your life to have fun, more freedom & less stress I believe in you Get in touch today 01983 754 666 Email: hello@maggiecurrie.co.uk

What really matters to you?

Maggie at Maggie Currie Coaching, knows that you want a better understanding of your current situation, to work out what really matters to you in life and to make the choices that are right for you .

To do those things you will have to be ready to make some changes, maybe just changing the filling in your sandwich. When you work with Maggie you will learn how to live your life like you and not how you think other people want you to be and this will bring you more freedom, more fun and less stress.

Does that sound good to you? If it does please get in touch with Maggie for a totally free conversation so you can discuss what it is you want out of life.

Maggie will help you with: Personal or career development, and so much more...

She believes in you.

Sometimes it can seem to be too scary to be coached on your own, so Maggie offers group coaching. There is a powerful energy when groups get together for growth and transformation, both personally and collectively. The connections that Maggie will help you to make via her group coaching will mean co-support for life, whether through workshops, team building sessions or coaching groups.

Get in touch today to begin your coaching with Maggie.

Email hello@ maggiecurrie.co.uk, visit her new website at www.maggiecurrie. co.uk or call her on 01983 754666.

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Are you having trouble with your phone or your broadband? Is your provider giving you excuses or threatening you with a large bill if the fault is not their responsibility? West Wight Audio can investigate to see where the fault is and can fix it if it is in your wiring. If it is the responsibility of your provider, then West Wight Audio will negotiate with them on your behalf to get it resolved. With many years experience in the telecommunications industry, West Wight Audio Offers a friendly service across the whole island.

Telephone sockets can be added or moved and improvements to your system can be made.

Additional services offered by West Wight Audio for domestic or commercial customers include: • Supply and/or connection of audio systems.

• Connecting TV to audio systems, games consoles etc.

• Portable appliance testing (PAT) for offices, shops, holiday lets etc.

• Electrical safety certificates for landlords and agents.

• Small electrical repairs & alterations. e.g. New consumer units (fuse boxes), replacement sockets , fitting new switches etc.

If you have a disability, West Wight Audio can offer advice on additional equipment or adaptations to electrical or telephone equipment to make things easier.

West Wight Audio is an approved Part P contractor for domestic electrical work.

Contact Kelvin on 754666 or email info@westwightaudio.co.uk

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Fabrication and Welding Specialists.

DMR Engineering Ltd is based in Cowes and is the Islands largest fabrication and welding company and undertakes work for some of the leading manufacturing companies on the Island as well as mainland and worldwide companies.

They are specialists in glass and stainless steel balustrades and are renowned for the balconies, railings, staircases and structural steel work and have worked for many local businesses and homes designing and completing bespoke items including domestic and commercial spiral or split staircases, fire escapes, trolleys, and jigs.

No aspect of welding or fabrication is too small or large for them and their purpose built workshop gives them great capacity and flexibility enabling them to have the space to preassemble steels, store and test items before dispatch.

DMR Engineering Ltd of Cowes Glass and Stainless Balustrade Specialists CE Structural Steel Coded Welders Bespoke Fabrications Established in 1981

Tel: 01983 209040 Unit 1, Broadfields Park Seaview Road Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7US enquiries@dmrengineeringiw.co.uk www.dmrengineeringiw.co.uk

Their range of services included general fabrication, coded welding, precision engineering and they offer a metal supply service at competitive prices and next day delivery.

For more information visit their website at www.dmrengineeringiw.co.uk or call them on 209040 for more information and to see how DMR Engineering can help you with your next project.

Conveyancing O Wills & Probate Lasting Powers of Attorney “You kept us fully and clearly informed throughout.

You were exceptionally responsive and very proactive on our behalf. The best experience we have ever had from a lawyer when buying a property.�

Mr and Mrs A.

Home visits & evening appointments available

Tel: 01983 533938 143 High Street, Newport, IOW, PO30 1TY www.wheelers-solicitors.com CONTACT DAN FOR YOUR FREE QUOTATION Telephone: 01983 408716 Mobile: 07816 545283 Email: td.decors@hotmail.co.uk www.tddecors.co.uk

Tel 01983 719945 or 07917 861 969 For all your electrical needs from lights, sockets, showers, cooker & oven installation to new fuseboards.

Email: richelectrics.iow@gmail.com Repointing & Brickwork specialist For all re-pointing brickwork, stonework, brick replacements, D.A. wall tie replacements, Builders extensions, garden walls & new builds.

Adrian Kensit

South Coast Tree Surgeons Garden Maintenance

• Maintenance & pruning of shrubs • Cultivation & cleaning of borders • Grass & Hedge cutting • Plants, shrubs & trees supplied & planted

Tree Surgery

• Crown lifting & thinning, reduction & shaping • Dead wooding and tree felling

General

• Fencing erected, repaired and painted/stained • Sheds painted/stained and bases installed • Pressue washing patios and drives • Overgrown gardens cleared

Tree Stump Removal

• Hydraulic Powered Stump Grinder • 36 inch access required • All waste removed • Awkward stumps can be chemically treated

07731 844 009 - Scaffolding organised or - 16 years’ experience 402039 - Island wide service info@da-builders.co.uk Full Island Coverage - Fully insured www.da-builders.co.uk For further info call 07850 489754 or 404720, or email adrian.kensit@btinternet.com

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Traditional Painter & Decorator

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“a professional, reliable & high quality tradesman” Specialist in painting/staining kitchen doors, a much cheaper alternative to replacing.

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Island Dental Services There has been a slight setback with our relocation.

Mr Tierney and Heidi look forward to continuing your dental care in East Cowes until further notice.

For appointments please call

291423

We look forward to seeing you

Sunday 11th February

LOVE YOURSELF WELL Indulge in a day of holistic health, healing & workshops at The Winter Garden, Pier St, Ventnor from 10am - 4pm. Free parking This event emphasises on giving you the tools to manage and control your own health and wellbeing. The diverse range of stall holders and workshops have been hand picked for their unique talent and passion. Most importantly the day is fun, interactive and inclusive to all. Mini treatments will be available on the day. Admission is £2 on the door and free for carers and children under 12.

For more info call Sarah on 07983 424591

G A Property Services EXPERIENCED•RESPONSIBLE•RELIABLE

Do you need help to keep your property maintained?

Gardening - regular maintenance and one off projects Storm damage repairs

Fencing, Painting & Landscaping

Please call Guy on 01983 532919 or 07531084727 References available on request

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Every Tuesday from January 16th until April 10th 2018.

Whitgar Morris would like to hear from potential new Morris Dancers. We are recruiting on Tuesday Evenings. We are a mixed side, and dance Cotswold and Welsh Border plus we dip our toes into the new tradition of Street Dance –from 7.30 until 9:30. £1.50 per week. At St Marks church.

Station road Wootton Bridge. PO33 4PZ. Contact Alan, the Scribe, on 07729612467

Every Monday – Age UK IW’s weekly Memory Groups, bringing together people who have memory loss. Cognitive stimulation, social activities, reminiscence and respite for carers.

From 10am – 3pm at Northwood Cricket Club, Cowes (half day options available). Call 525282 to find out more, or to book.

grows within this ancient woods. You might even spot a red squirrel as you work.

Please wear old clothing and bring gardening gloves and a packed lunch. Booking essential on 01983 741020.

Guide dogs only. Meet in the Parish Council car park PO36 0LD (SZ 566 843).

Monday 5th and Monday 18th February – Fortnightly club for adults at Cowes Library from 10am – 12pm. A fun and social space for adults of all ages to play card and board games. Refreshments available.

Tuesday 6th February – Quiz Night at Folly Inn, Whippingham, in aid of Isle of Wight Scout Contingent for 24th World Scout Jamboree in North America 2019. 6.30pm for 7pm start. Teams of 6 and £2 per person 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month – Age entry fee. Adults and children welcome.

UK IW’s Active Networks Social Clubs. Meet Booking advisable on (01983) 297171 or enew people, make friends, have a chat over mail 7771@greeneking.co.uk. a cuppa and enjoy some inspiring activities.

These friendly and welcoming social clubs Thursday 8th February – Quiz night at the are open to everyone aged 65 and over, with Waverly Pub in Carisbrooke on behalf of The FREE local door-to-door transport available. IOW Society for the Blind at 7 30. Teams From 2:00pm – 3:45pm at Park Court, Park of 4 and £3.00 per person. There will be a Road, Cowes. Call 525282 to find out more, raffle on the night. Tables can be booked by or to book. phoning 522338. Meals will be available to order prior to quiz starting.

Saturday 3rd February – Jumble Sale at Isle of Wight Cats Protection Adoption Centre, Saturday 10th February – Quiz night at Marlborough Road, Ryde. Our first jumble Newclose Cricket Ground, Newport at sale of 2018. Come along and find some 7.30pm in aid of Isle of Wight Cats Protection bargains and support the cats all at once.

Adoption Centre. Teams of up to 4 people.

From 12pm £2 per head. Please call to register your team on 03000 120 251 or contact quiz hosts on Sunday 4th February – Family Coppicing in 527957.

Borthwood Copse, Nr Winford from 10am – 3pm. Become a ranger for the day and have a go at coppicing some of the hazel that 10

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This month I have been very fortunate to come across the photography work of Darren Harris who has kindly allowed us to use his exquisite kingfisher photo on the front cover.

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The front cover picture was taken as Hersey Nature Reserve in Seaview and Darren is a regular visitor at the reserve and can sit for hours and will often see a flash of blue or orange dart by. By hiding, waiting, observing and keeping still for long enough, whilst ensuring his finger was poised on the shutter button paid off and Darren was able to catch the kingfisher in all its glory whilst it took a well earned rest before flying off again.

The details of this truly magnificent bird are clearly shown in the picture and I wonder if he knew he was being Janice Clark DipCFHP, MPSPract watched and decided to play along so Darren Having trouble reaching your feet? could get the perfect Are your feet giving you pain? shot!! Whatever the corn removal • ingrowing toe nails • nail cutting reason I think everyone will agree that this thickened nail reduction • cracked heels picture is just perfect callus/hard skin reduction • diabetic foot care and thank you to verrucae & fungal infection treatment Darren for allowing us to share it.

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Planning Application - Applications for the Watersedge Café and Phase 2 of the Place Road development are under consideration

by Planning Officers. Once there is news, this will be reported on paulfullercc.blogspot.com In reference to the Watersedge, concerns’ raised has delayed a decision with further technical information being sought by Planners.

· The IW Council is consulting on its Rights of Way Improvement Plan until 23 February. For details, visit: www.iwight.com/ Residents/Rights-of-Way/Public-Rights-ofWay/Rights-of-Way-Improvement-Plan-2017Consultation · The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is due to be relaunched in 2018, and overseen

by Visit Isle of Wight.

Dog Mess - Please let me know if there is a problem with dog mess in your area.

Although Island Roads (Tel. 24hrs- 01983 822440) will clean the area up normally within a couple of hours, if there is a problem with regular fouling, I can take this up with the Council’s Environment Officer!

· The Local Access Forum supported my proposal to request that Rights Of Way is funded through the Revenue budgets, rather than relying upon capital funds (this includes developer contributions and government one off grants). This I hope will ensure the Rights Of Way budget is protected.

Heat or Eat? Support from The Footprint Trust - The Footprint Trust offers free home visits to look for ways in which to reduce fuel and water costs. In some cases The Trust can provide new cookers, fridges and washing machines to those in greatest need. The Trust and advice offered can save £100’s.

Please visit: www.footprint-trust.co.uk/ projects or call 01983 822282

Street Lighting - Following the painting of white lines and requesting improved street lighting in Blackberry Lane, I have approached Island Roads following street lighting concerns in Albert Road, Gurnard.

Debt Advice - For support contact Citizens Advice: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debtand-money/help-with-debt, or call the CAB’s Adviceline on 0300 330 1313. Alternatively, please call the National Debt Line on 0808 808 4000, or visit: www.nationaldebtline.org.

Footpaths. · CS4, the public footpath connecting Battery Road with Princes Esplanade has suffered a landslip. When this last occurred, the path was closed for 8 months, awaiting ground movement stabilisation.

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Abandoned Parked Vehicles - A number of vehicles have been removed following the joined up intervention between agencies in Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood.

Following complaints received last month, I am also discussing how best to respond to vehicles being left on private and unadopted roads. If this is an issue where you live, please let me know who the vehicles belong to, and addresses where the owners are operating from…

Green Garden Waste - As promised, the IW Council has now introduced a subscription wheelie bin or reusable waste sack service

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued for the collection of garden waste. The new service costs £60 per year and is available on-line via www.iwight.com/iwforms/ greenwastesub, or by calling the waste services team on 01983 827777.

Cowes Medical Centre - Last month households in Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood should have received their copy of the Cowes Medical Centre Information Leaflet. The 8 page booklet provides details of what has changed at our GP Surgery and the reasons why. If your household has not yet received theirs, please let me know!

Call 01983 216121 or 07590 277298

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Songs From My Heart

by Sara Kouvaritakis

Sara Kouvaritakis was born on the Isle of Wight, and during her childhood she and her siblings enjoyed a lot of freedom.

They spent many happy days playing on the beach, swimming in the sea or fishing from a little boat. In this way the sea became a part of her identity, and the movements of the waves and shifting sand have had a profound effect on her work as a musician, painter and poet.

Sara studied the clarinet at the Birmingham School of Music, and she has had a lifetime affair with painting.

She now lives back on the Isle of Wight.

Vackies in Trouble

By John Lea

In the seaside town of Ilfracombe, many of the homes have taken in evacuee children, known locally as Vackies.

They have come from the cities to escape the Blitz, but Ilfracombe too is not without its dangers. On the hill above the harbour stands the old chapel, boarded up and in ruins. It used to serve as a lighthouse, but now it is wartime and the lantern no longer burns. The path to the chapel is treacherous and overgrown. lt is definitely out of bounds, but John Lea and Murray Pierce, two of the Vackies, decide to explore...

John Lea of Wootton has had his second children’s adventure BOOK PUBLISHING Sara describes her story, Vackies in Authors invited to submit manuscripts Trouble, £9.95, poetry writing as all categories an opportunity published by Arthur New Authors welcome to clarify her H Stockwell Ltd on thoughts and A. H. STOCKWELL LTD, Dept. IOW, 8th December. In emotions, which retirement on the Isle Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8BA. are translated of Wight, John has Tel 01271 862557 into phrases like written two books, and www.ahstockwell.co.uk music. The result the first, The Vackie Publishers for over 100 Years is aptly named Heroes, £8.95, is still Songs from My available. Both books Heart, price £5.95 published by Arthur are hardback and are available to order at H Stockwell Ltd. The book is available Ryde Bookshop, at other bookshops and to order at Ryde Bookshop, at other online. bookshops and online.