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February is the last month of Winter before we move into Spring and hopefully it will be a mild month for us. I don’t mind the cold, as long as it doesn’t rain and I’ll even be happy if we have a scattering of snow. On page 15 you will find my article on e-bikes and whether they are good or not... there has been a lot of hype about cycling on the island and specifically about e-bikes and how they are good for our mental and physical health. You may have had to do a double take of the front cover this month... don’t worry you aren’t seeing things, that really is a fox in the basket of a bicycle. You can read more about Marley on page 12. We have many of our regular features inside, including the latest news reports for the area, puzzle pages and business editorials. Covid is still a threat to us all and the island has really pulled together and worked as one big community in getting so many people vaccinated and boosted and we must give a shout out to everyone who has volunteered and worked at the vaccination centres. If you have any news or information you would like to share in the next issue, please get in touch with me. I hope you have a great February and I look forward to catching up with you again next month.
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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - for Cowes West & Gurnard Tel: 01983 289595/07935 090835 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Local Planning Matters. • Proposed Eco Glamping site, Rew Street, Gurnard. Ref: 21/02368/FUL. Concerns have been expressed regarding a proposed Eco Glamping site in Rew Street • Land adj. to The Stables, Woodvale Road, Gurnard. Appeal Ref: APP/P2114/ W/21/3280307. An appeal has been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate against development of a dwelling with parking. Beach Huts - A number of residents have approached both myself and neighbouring Councillors concerning the availability of beach huts. Please note beach huts at Gurnard are all privately owned and when wanting to sell the owners would advertise their huts privately. Unfortunately, the IW Council doesn’t get involved with a sale or have a waiting list. Energy Price Increases - From April energy prices are likely to soar, especially for those not on fixed term contracts. For further details visit: www. moneysavingexpert.com and www. uswitch.com - Tel: 0800 688 8557. Alternatively, talk to the Footprint Trust on 01983 822282 or email: info@footprinttrust.co.uk. School Parking and Safety - Following years of engagement and support from local Councils, Gurnard Primary School, the police and residents, the order for Baring Road and Woodvale Road was formally adopted in December. To note, the order was implemented due to safety following traffic incidents 6
involving pedestrians outside the school at drop off/collection times. As a result, there is a no loading/no waiting restriction between 8-9am and 2:30-4:30pm, this prohibits parked vehicles waiting to collect children, with the 10-minute leniency to park stopping. This includes parking on the cycle lane. At the Crossfield Avenue junction with Ward Avenue parking restrictions have been introduced to allow access for buses leaving Cowes Enterprise College. Fireworks - Following Bonfire night and New Year celebrations, I received calls regarding firework parties, and the impact this has upon pets. If you are intending to hold a party, please let your neighbours know! This precedes a discussion by Full Council seeking the Council to act as licensing authority for any firework displays, which I am supportive of. Trees - Highways Trees were removed from Gurnard Green. These were removed due to trees overhanging the highway and leaning at more than 15 degrees and followed complaints from residents regarding sight lines Dog Bins - It seems likely that the IW Council will be doing more to promote dog owners using litter bins rather than dog bins to deposit dog waste. Each month the IW Council landfills between 20-24 tonnes of dog waste which is collected from dog bins. The use of litter bins means that waste can be combined continued over the page
News report from Cllr Paul Fuller with other rubbish and can be disposed of at the facility at Forest Park. Fly tipping - I am advised that fly tipping on the Isle of Wight is the lowest in the region per head. However, there remains an issue with building contractors (seemingly not including disposals into their costs and quotes) and with the disposal of tyres. Used tyres can be disposed of at Lynnbottom, and it is noted that to book a slot can often be undertaken on the same day. Island Deal Update - It is noted that the cost for living on the Isle of Wight is 6% more than living elsewhere, as a result for years the Island has been persevering for extra Government grants to make up for this shortfall Disappointingly, the fair funding deal and Island Deal proposal for extra financial support for the Isle of Wight has not materialised, as the IW Council (and Bob Seely who has been lobbying on the Island’s behalf) had hoped for. As a consequence, the IW Council will be required to seek additional savings within next years’ budget. Greenfield development - Following statements made by the Prime Minister, there is no legislation to safeguard greenfield sites from development whilst the manifesto pledge to develop 300,000 new homes each year remains in place which will mean greenfield sites will continue to be developed. The new Planning Act may do much more to incentivise regeneration of brownfield sites as well as safeguard greenfield sites.
In recent months the Government has unlocked funding to the IW Council and other authorities to encourage brown field development. Also this month. • I hosted a briefing for Town, Parish and County Councillors which took place to provide an update on recent Draft Island Plan Consultation. This included concerns raised regarding future infrastructure as well as concerns being raised that the 486 annual housing figure was still too high and because of this the IW Council ‘should’ pursue a claim for Exceptional Circumstances. • I have attended a number of SIFCA (Southern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority) meetings. To note SIFCA, a statutory Government Agency to oversee fishing activities off the south coast. At the meeting it was agreed to increase the SIFCA levy by 3%. This is necessary, due to a freeze last year as the Authority would otherwise run at a deficit. • SIFCA are applying for a byelaw (The Net Fishing Byelaw) to safeguard future fish stocks. This would create Prohibition Areas, Net Restriction Areas and Net Permit Areas. Details can be found here: https://www.southern-ifca.gov.uk/ • The Planning Committee recently approved proposals for tidal energy centre off Flowersbrook, Ventnor. It was argued that if successful tidal energy could create over 1/3 of energy for the Island. This application was unanimously supported by the Planning Committee. • I am supporting residents from The Dottens following issues with rainwater run off. 7
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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox WENT all out for Christmas…….bills piling up? Out of your depth? PLEASE, call citizens advice on how to manage the situation. Tel: 0800 144 8848 Calling the IW council? Please use these numbers for a much quicker response. (Cut out for future use!): Adult Social Care Adults First Response Building Control Business Rates Consumer Protection Council Tax Customer Accounts Development Control Education Electoral Registration Environmental Health Housing Housing Benefit HR Main Number Parking Services Payroll Pensions Reactive Maintenance Registrars Resources Safeguarding Trading Standards Transport Waste Services
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CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH: No Limits - space 4 U. Amazing group. Tel: 02380 224224 or nolimithelp.org.uk STEPHENSONS ROAD: I’ve had complaints about the road; I have contacted Island roads to survey and to hopefully speed up the decision to resurface. QUEENS JUBILEE: I will keep you posted about events and regulations that may be wavered during this period. Cowes Medina residents are being asked if you would like a reenactment of the 1977 event? Try to recreate the famous picture? Let me know your thoughts. My thanks to Jayne Arnold who will help run things! THE BECKFORD CENTRE: Is open! www.chcg.org.uk Our Island Past: Mon 10-12 noon. Current Affairs: Thurs 10-12noon. Art for all Thurs 1.30-4pm. contact 244180 or beckfordcentre@gmail. com NORTHWOOD CEMETERY: The next coffee morning is 4th Feb. Theme: Winter Warmer……come and enjoy a nice cup of tea/coffee and natter with friends from the neighbourhood! Call Stella for times: 01983 281597 DROPPED KERBS: I know there have been concerns over times for responses by Island roads and IWC. There has been, like the rest of the country, staff shortages. We are hopefully getting through these now. continued over the page
What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox HUMBLED: by the amount of people that have kept our Island going during the past 2 very long years. All those that continued working and continue to do so. Watching ferry staff and the enormous amount of food and stores that load truck upon truck one after the other to keep us fed. The lorry drivers, the shunt drivers, the staff on board, (2am boats) those stocking the shelves, the checkout staff; the bakers, the medical staff, bank/building society staff, seriously, we should be so proud of those that have sacrificed their health for ours. It seems it’s all too easy to complain - I for one, am so very grateful to ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE CONTINUED TO WORK. As always, my thanks for your incredible support! You are my extra eyes and ears, more so than ever! lora08@sky.com keep in touch.
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What I love most about my job and publishing this magazine is I get to meet some amazing people and animals and the opportunity to support some amazing projects. Today is no different and I have just come back from meeting Marley the fox and Pauline. Marley the fox is nearing her second birthday and she had a tough start. At just 2 weeks old she was abandoned by her mum and was found alone, frightened, and crying on Sandown Seafront by a couple taking a stroll. As there are no dedicated fox rescue centres on the Island, Pauline, who has rescued numerous animals over the years was called and she took in the tiny cub who was covered in flies and ticks, had worms and wouldn’t have survived the night. At the time we were in a full lockdown and getting any help and assistance was proving difficult for Pauline but with the help from a mainland charity, Fox Angels Foundation, Pauline was able to assess that Marley had a few health issues including a problem with her kidneys which still needs treatment every 4 – 6 months. During the rehabilitation process it became apparent that Marley would never survive being released back into the wild as each day and week that passed, she grew more dependent on Pauline and a bond formed that could never be broken and it was at this point that both Pauline and Marley settled into a routine with each other, and it has been this way since. Pauline is extremely Pauline is aware that if any other avenue had been taken adamant that foxes should then Marley would have been put to sleep, but it is clear to NOT be pets and that she see that although she does have health issues Marley is is in no way glorifying the happy and living the best life she could with Pauline, her situation and just because five rescue dogs and numerous other animals. she has a fox it doesn’t mean others should do the same. As there is no longer a dedicated fox rescue facility on the Island, Pauline is creating a dedicated rescue centre aptly named ‘Marley’s Haven’ so she can continue to provide a safe place for cubs and foxes to be cared for, rehabilitated, and released. For this Pauline must expand her current facilities, provide separate units for veterinary care, cub nursery and rehabilitation areas including indoor and outdoor exercise areas. Pauline has the land to accommodate these extra measures and is getting some support from ‘Keep the Ban’ but desperately needs more help to be able to care for multiple animals at a time. She needs various materials for the units, incubators, heat lamps, bedding, medication, and food. Pauline has set up a GoFundMe page for Marley’s Haven and at this stage every pound helps so please donate as much as you can to this great project. To donate please go to https://gofund.me/68e78904 Marley’s Haven will be a much-needed facility. Pauline is available for any rescues (and knowing Pauline it won’t just be foxes) and if you come across an injured fox call Pauline on 07902 148415 and she will do everything in her power to collect, care and release them. It should also be noted that if you find a cub on its own, nine times out of ten it is best to leave the cub as the mother will most likely come back to it. Watch and monitor from a distance but if the mother does not reappear or the cub looks sick/injured then please call Pauline in the first instance. You can follow Marley and Pauline’s journey on Facebook ‘Marley’s Haven’ and Instagram ‘marley_cub_fox’.
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News Report from Cllr Richard Quigley - Cowes North Email: richard.quigley@iow.gov.uk Public Toilets at the Bandstand The state of these toilets was raised, and I have to agree, they aren’t very welcoming. I am taking the matter up with the town council to see what can be done. Cowes Enterprise College Floodlights Bright enough to be seen from space, the floodlights were left on overnight during the Christmas period. I did manage to contact the school and they were turned off. The school has since contacted me to explain the automatic timer had been knocked out of sequence due to a football match being played outside of the usual times. Hopefully this is resolved, but please let me know if it remains an issue. Community Wealth Building The Alliance council are now fully behind the plan to spend more of the council money locally, but also create more secure and better paid work for Islanders. This isn’t a quick fix, but a long term, fundamental change in the way we see our Island. For anyone interested in what is possible have a search through this site from Preston City Council www.preston. gov.uk/article/1334/Community-WealthBuilding Police Response Along with the town council, we are asking individuals and shop owners to let us know their experience of contacting the Police. How easy was it, what was the response, was it easy to follow up and so on?
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Land on Market Hill After an initial meeting at the land in question, the householders most affected have rallied to get interest from the press regarding the state of the land and lack of cooperation from the landowner. I’ll continue to help get a satisfactory resolution to the issue. Litter and Waste I am part of a “task and finish” group looking at the issue of waste, from litter bins to dog fouling and fly tipping. Please feel free to email me your observations/ concerns. Please email me with any queries or concerns you may have.
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On your Bike… I last rode a bike in 2009. After the event my husband said never, ever again would he ride with me and promptly put my bike outside the front gate with a “free to good home” sign attached to it. To be honest I was rather pleased as I hated every minute of it… Now fast forward to early 2021. I started having thoughts and daydreams about bikes again but this time electric assist bikes! I researched and researched, and I truly believed this was the answer to all my crazy cycling fantasies.
I can describe the whole experience in just a couple of words… Epic, Amazing, Fantastic to name a few. I was well and truly hooked. 25 miles later I was having the time of my life, albeit it was rocky to start with until I had gotten the hang of it. The electric assist bikes aren’t cheating; you still have to pedal, and the assist only comes in when going up a hill. Even now I hardly ever use the full assist.
Obviously, the only option was to buy our own, and 6 months later I am still loving my bike rides. Surprisingly cycling has not had I presented any detrimental effect on my asthma, in my facts and fact I actually feel there is an findings to improvement. My balance my husband is so much better, and I am (and dog) getting fit while doing it. The and well, only negative I can find is that they said, in theory it sounds good but when we can’t go out on them they also pointed out that I can’t ride due to adverse weather etc I very well, I have severe asthma which miss it really badly. On the is aggravated even by walking, I have weekends we set off with the no sense of balance and suffer from a dog in the trailer and explore bad back. So, we decided before we all areas of our lovely island. commit and buy the bikes, (as let’s be Incidentally, we decided to get folding honest they aren’t cheap and are quite an electric bikes so we could put them in the investment) we should hire some for the day car and drive to more remote locations. to see how it goes. If anybody is thinking about buying an We rented our bikes in the West Wight electric assist bike, I highly recommend area and set off exploring. We even had a them – the island is the perfect place for trailer for the dog, who incidentally insisted them and it’s exercising the fun way and that he wasn’t attached to my bike as he those are two words I never thought could said I was an accident waiting to happen! be used in the same sentence. Charming!!!! 15
February Facts and Historical Events February is mostly recognised for Valentine’s Day, flowers, and depending on where you are, being incredibly cold! February fluctuates between having 28 and 29 days per year. The 29th day only occurs every 4 years during leap years. The length of February was finalised when Julius Caesar remade the Roman calendar and assigned the month 28 days and 29 days. In 713 B.C., February was officially added to the Roman calendar. If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst, and your flowers are violet and primrose. It was in February 1964 when The Beatles made their first American television appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” Over 73 million Americans watched! The name of February comes from the Latin word “februum” which means purification and was named after a purification ritual which was like an early Roman spring-cleaning festival. In Welsh, February is sometimes known as “y mis bach” which means “little month.” The Saxons called February “Sol-monath” which means “cake month” because they would offer cakes to the gods during February. It is the only month when it’s possible to go the entire time without having a full moon. February, March, and November always start on the same day of the week unless it is a leap year. The odds of being born on February 29th are about 1 in 1,461. Those born on a leap day can be called a “leaper” or “leapling.” Sadly, on February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle “Columbia” broke apart in flight, which killed all seven crew members. The accident was believed to be a result of damage that Broadway Landscaping & occurred during lift-off. The tragedy occurred Home Improvements only 16 minutes before the shuttle was • Landscaping scheduled to land. • Fencing February is one of the most misspelt words in the English language. Even the White House has misprinted the word “February” before in a press release! 16
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Totland Alzheimer Sandown AlzheimerCafé Café
The Close StFootball SavioursClub, HolyReynolds Family Centre off Park Road, Cowes PO31 Weston Lane, Totland PO397NT 0HE Second Wednesday of the month Third Wednesday of the month
2pm 4pm 2pm—4pm
Ventnor NewportAlzheimer Alzheimer Café Café
The Green Room, Salisbury IOW College, Medina Gardens, Way (Conference Rm, PINK Building) Dudley Rd, Ventnor PO38 1EJ Newport PO30 5TA Third Wednesday of the month
Last Thursday of the month 6pm 8pm 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 NEW 11.30am—2pm
VENUE
11am 1pm 2pm—4pm
St Saviours Holy Family Centre The Broadway Centre Weston Lane, Totland PO39 1 Broadway, Sandown PO360HE 9GG Third Wednesday of the month Fourth Wednesday of the month
2pm 4pm 2pm—4pm
Sandown Alzheimer Café ACE7 Alzheimer Café
The Broadway Centre Carers IW, Riverside Centre 1 Broadway, Sandown Newport PO30PO36 2QR 9GG Fourth Wednesday of the month
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 2pm 4pm o’clock 10.30am—12.00 ACE7 Alzheimer Café
Newcomers very welcome
Carers IW, Riverside Centre Booking onlyPO30 necessary Newport 2QR Covid-19 2nd andwhen 4th Tuesdays of the month
restrictions 10.30am 12.00apply o’clock
An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place giving informal education about dementia, guidance and signposting to other services. We welcome people with dementia, their families, carers, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia.