Island Magazines Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood January 2016 edition by Island Magazines

Island Magazines Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood

January 2016

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Dear Readers Welcome to the first issue of 2016 and a Happy New Year to you all. Christmas is now done and dusted for another year and it’s time to get back to normal. I do love it when the Christmas decorations are put up but I think I like it more when they come down. The house always looks so much bigger and like many others I take my down on New Years Day January is always a quiet month but there are still a couple of events happening on the Island and you will find the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on page 11. This months issue is still packed with news and information including regular reports from Councillors and Parish Councils. The puzzle page is very popular and is a good way to get the brain working again after a hectic Christmas and New Years Eve. Have you set yourself some New Years resolutions? If you have are you likely to stick at them until at least February? Feel free to let me know if you make any, which ones you make and how long you stick to them!!! Until next month...... Best wishes Debbie text or call 07880 587 931 email: islandmagazines@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. 2

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Cowes Chiropractic Clinic Dear patients, past, present and future Cowes Chiropractic Clinic hopes that you have all enjoyed the holidays and wishes you a fantastic (and healthy) 2016! We start the year with a new chiropractor joining the team, Maria Nicholson. She has been under the clinic’s guidance through her five year training and is now qualified and raring to go. Phil Milner, who has been with us forthe last six years, leaves at the end of January to concentrate on his animal practice and teaching. We wish him well. Watch this space for further exciting announcements regarding new therapists and treatments...

Best wishes www.coweschiropracticclinic.co.uk Rebecca

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Mulberry Tree Wood Turnery It started off as a hobby in 1997 for Andy Fortune and due to his passion and demand for his skilled work as a turner in 2012 it turned into a full time business and The Mulberry Tree Wood Turnery was born and Andy has now become a Member of the Register of Professional Turners. The business started off small in a tiny workshop in Northwood but in 2014 Andy had the opportunity to move to bigger premises at Arreton Barns Craft Village. With these bigger premises came a separate workshop and shop and Andy was able to provide a lot more for local woodworkers and turners and is now the main agent on the Island for Record- Power Tools and Equipment and Chestnut finishing products.

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The new retail shop attached to his workshop meant that Andy was able to increase the range of items available for resale which include unique bowls, platters and hollow forms. He also sells his products through other shops and galleries on the Island and takes commission work when required for those extra special pieces. The larger workshop has enabled Andy to offer beginners and intermediate bowl turning courses on a one-to-one basis. They have proved very popular with locals and visitors alike. If you are looking for a present for the person who has everything, I bet they haven’t yet had the pleasure of attending one of Andy’s courses which are available as either a half or full day. Both courses have received positive comments from students on Andy’s teaching ability and patience. For more details of these courses visit his website at www.mtwoodturnery.com 4

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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox WISHING YOU ALL GOOD HEALTH AND PROSPERITY FOR 2016 REAL CHRISTMAS TREES: Can be recycled by calling: 823777. They will have to be put out on your Green recycling wheelie bin day (or clear bag). YOU must call to arrange first. WASTE/RECYCLING: You can now add cartons from milk and juice etc into your recycling rubbish. Clean cans do not need to have labels removed. RED FUNNEL: Well done to all Staff that were so helpful during the VERY busy Christmas period. Also for agreeing to meet with members of Isle Access I.o.W. as a way forward to helping customers with a range of disabilities. DITCHES: Do you have a ditch on your property? I know landowners have a duty to keep these dug out. Please can you check yours to alleviate water on the roads/ pavements that could cause Ice during bad weather. MY LIFE, FULL LIFE: This is a government funded initiative with the hope to have lots of the Care organisations working together. The aim is to provide more care in your own homes and to help prevent the need to be in hospital or nursing homes.

POST OFFICE: My thanks to Yacht Haven for allowing the use of their site for the temporary post office. We are lucky to still have a post office in the town. Remember that you access via Red Funnel/Harbour master entrance. DOG FOULING: I know its dark early morning and evening, but please keep a check on your dog and clean up the mess. It has been really bad around St.Marys and Love Lane/Elm Grove. VICTORIA MARINA EAST COWES: The developers have just produced some information: Available on info@cnmarinas. com COWES HARBOUR COMMISSION: Always produce an interesting newsletter: Visit their website: www.cowesharbourcommission. co.uk You are my extra eyes and ears, so please keep in touch with me: lora@onwight.net or 149 Newport Rd. Cowes, PO31 7PT

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Relax and de-stress and feel the benefits of a massage Experienced in dealing with EMPTY HOMES: My thanks to those of you conditions such as Multiple that contacted me with empty/vacant/ Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, derelict sites in your area. We have had some Diabetes & Arthritis and interesting results from your calls! Please Pregnancy Massage continue to contact me with other sites that we can investigate and hopefully get into use. Tel: 01983 282810 83 Mill Hill Road, Cowes 6

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Stuart also offers tuition and workshops such as ‘Introduction to Wildlife Photography’ and these can be done in groups of 4 or on a 1 to 1 basis. He is also running workshops titled ‘Getting more out of your Camera’ and this is ideal for beginners to learn their way around their camera to ensure they get the best use from it. All workshops are bookable through the website. You can follow Wight Wildlife Photography on Facebook. Please also don’t forget that this is the time of the year when our little feathered friends rely on us the most to keep them fed and watered. Winter is the hardest time of year for all our wildlife to survive due to scarcity of food. Birds require high energy (high fat) foods during the cold weather to maintain their fat reserves to survive the frosts nights. Fat balls [seeds mixed with fat] will be popular additions to your feeding stations and are readily available to buy or you can easily make your own or put out some finely chopped unsalted bacon rind or grated hard cheese to provide energy-rich fat for your birds Some fat balls come in a nylon mesh bag but always remove these because birds get their claws caught in the mesh, causing injury and potentially trapping them.

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Dates for your Diary

Wednesday 6th January – Furniture and Collectables auction at Newport Football Club, St Georges Park, Newport, Sellers drop off 10-4pm, Public viewing 4-6pm. Auction 6-10pm. 50p per lot to enter - 10% commission Friday 15th January – East Wight Photography group meet on the third Friday of every month at St Helens Community Centre, Guildford Road, St Helens at 2pm. This event is free. We are a group of enthusiastic amateur photographers. We have talks, discussions, outings and competitions on all aspects of photography. We welcome new members at all levels. Come along to our meeting and see what we do. Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th January – Inspired for Life at Cowes Yacht Haven, High Street Cowes. Sat 10am – 7pm Sun 10am -6pm An event dedicated to learning how we can all reduce stress in our lives by understanding how the mind, diet and environmental factors influence the physical body. Join us for a weekend of tasters, join in with classes and a chance to meet and chat with many different experts in alternative medicines, nutrition, support groups and healing. Allow yourself sufficient time to have a chat with the over 50 exhibitors and connect with positive people dedicated into sharing their knowledge into helping you live a happier, healthier and less stressful life. Entrance: £5 Early Bird / £10 on the day. www.inspiredforlife.co.uk or call 07719725032 Saturday 30th January – Jumble Sale of good quality second hand goods at the Scout Hall, Wyatts Lane, Northwood 11am – 1pm FREE entry

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You may remember that I gave a mention about the Rotary Shoe Box Appeal in the December issue and I reported that the wonderful generous people of the Isle of Wight had donated 499 shoe boxes to be sent to disadvantaged children in Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and Philippines.

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Well there has been a little bit of confusion and the figure of 499 that was given to me was for the number of boxes donated from just the residents of East Cowes and Cowes (a few late ones came in after the amount was tallied up so the final figure for East Cowes and Cowes is 514) and listed below are details of the final amounts which were at the drop off points in each town and you will see that they accumulate to an amazing 2326. Ryde 537, Sandown 242, Shanklin 97, Godshill 104, Vectis Sunrise (Newport) 514, Ventnor 56 and West Wight 262 Well done to everyone who donated and all those working behind the scene ensuring they got to their destinations.

Resolutions!!!! by Debbie Mason They say that December is an expensive month and this may be true for many but not me. Oh, don’t get me wrong I’m not some sort of money saving guru, in fact I’m just the opposite. January is my downfall month and all because of ‘New Year Resolutions’.

what I could of achieved but I so miserably failed at.

I’ve also thought I was very musical and could easily play a musical instrument, I mean how hard could it be… I’ve covered most of the string section and at least half of the percussion and my neighbours have written Yep its that time when I think I can better to me begging me not to start on the brass myself, change myself and find a happier self within and whilst writing this I know it’s section. I aimed to be a one man orchestra, playing gigs at Osborne House but even I have wrong but every year reasoning goes out had to admit defeat when I couldn’t even the window and I become obsessed with the year ahead. Every new year is the year I chime the triangle on time. believe that I am going to start loving fitness All these resolutions cost me plenty of money and obviously each year is a different type of fitness which inevitably means that each and I haven’t stuck to any of them. Maybe I’m weak or maybe deep down I am just year I have to buy new fitness gear, new fitness shoes, and of course the latest fitness happy with the way I am. machine and not forgetting the latest bag, Unfortunately even with no resolutions set sweat band, drink container and all other fashionable fitness paraphernalia that goes for 2016 I just know that it will still be an with it. Once truly kitted out in my new gear expensive month as I will definitely be at the January sales and yes I do need another one I find my fitness obsessions is lucky to last longer that the first week of January, in fact of those and I know it’s a size too small but at the leftover turkey lasts longer then my new that price it’s a bargain and if I don’t get it I might regret it for the rest of my life and one gym membership. thing I know about life is, you should never have regrets. I don’t just stop there, because I also start the diet!!! “This diet is definitely going to work” is a favourite saying of mine and one which becomes a mantra and I am so positive that this is the ONE that I envisage a slimmer and healthier me and reckon I will drop the minimum of one dress size by the end of the first month. As an incentive I think its best to go out and buy these one dress size smaller clothes before I have reached this new weight as seeing them hanging in the wardrobe will surely be all the encouragement I need…. All CONTACT DAN FOR YOUR FREE QUOTATION Telephone: 01983 862695 Mobile: 07816 545283 of those clothes have never been worn and Email: td.decors@hotmail.co.uk www.tddecors.co.uk most have been given to charity shops but a few have been held back to remind me of 13

News Report from Independent Isle of Wight Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Dog fouling - Last month saw an increase in dog mess. I’ve sought rigorous enforcement to be pursued against offenders.

The Range - According to the Planning Agent, work on the Range Store is due to forge forward, following recent delays appointing a local contractor with the capability and capacity to complete the works.

Garden Bonfires - Property and Land clearance bonfires continue to cause concern. On one occasion last month, this resulted in Beach Huts - Thank you to the numerous me asking for direct action against a nuisance residents who contacted me concerning neighbour. the colour of the Beach Huts in Gurnard. Every single resident who has contacted me, Parental Parking, Gurnard School - Following has highlighted their opposition given how a further traffic incident near to Gurnard iconic the huts are in Gurnard. Primary School, it seems inevitable that traffic restrictions in the area will be reviewed. Meeting the MP - I joined residents meeting Action was also taken, following damage to our Member of Parliament. Andrew has grass verges. invaluable advice concerning Car Parking, and has promised to take up concerns regarding Gritting/ Salting - In Cowes (West) these NHS dentists. are: Place Road, Park Road, Ward Avenue, Crossfield Avenue & Baring Road, whilst in Umbrella Tree - Officers have secured the Gurnard these are: Woodvale Road, Shore frame and provided signage at Princes Green Road, Worsley Road & Tuttons Hill. Please following incidents arising. In the meantime, contact Island Roads 24hr helpline on 01983 I’m advised the frame and tree will continue 822440 for details. to be monitored. Superfast Broadband - 97% of households on the Island have the capability to access Superfast Broadband. Please note, this is not switched automatically to householders, and residents are required to opt-in via their provider. Please contact jayne.tyler@iow. gov.uk for details.

Island Sailing Club - Despite being a close call at Planning Committee which I attended on resident’s behalf, the Planning Committee refused an application to provide an extension to the Sailing Club. I’m hopeful that in the coming weeks a mutually acceptable compromise can be sought.

Debt Advice - At this time of year, I receive a number of calls from residents concerning debt. From feedback received, support from National Debtline (Tel: 0808 808 4000 or visit www.nationaldebtline.org), and the Citizens Advice (Tel: 0300 330 1313) www. citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/helpwith-debt/) has proved invaluable.

Garden Waste - Garden Waste is now collected separately (now on) Recycling Collection Days. These need to be pre-booked at least 3 working days in advance of your collection days. Following resident’s feedback, sacks are compostable and following commitments to reduce landfill and subsequent penalties associated. For details, contact 01983 823777

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued Potholes - Potholes continue to be reported by me. If any cause you concern, particularly as our roads become hazardous from inclement weather, please report these to Island Roads either on 822440 or via www.islandroads.com/76-potholes This link contains just about everything you need to know about pot holes and a lot more besides. Medina Yard - With Cllr. Peacey-Wilcox, I met businesses at Medina Yard, Cowes. A meeting has been arranged where I know Lora and I will wish to see these businesses supported by our Council. Cowes Enterprise College - Humanutopia. I had the pleasure of being invited to the

College’s Humanutopia Conference, which is an initiative that recognises the importance of raising the self-esteem, motivation and long term life and employment of students. Parking Meters - I am concerned about the level of Parking Meters that are broken, and by concerns being raised over wrong tickets being issued. If this has been a problem for you, please let me know. Heat or Eat? The best way to cut your bills is to have a FREE home energy visit! Contact Ray Harrington-Vale on 01983 822282, email: ray@footprint-trust.co.uk or visit www.footprint-trust.co.uk

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If you are new to Yoga and would welcome an introduction to this gentle but effective practice, perhaps before committing to a Email - jokerjacks13@gmail.com regular class, then this could be just the thing Find us on Facebook for you. Sometimes it helps a person who 12 York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6QY may feel a lack of confidence in attending a class to have the more personal attention of a One to One to gain a bit more of an insight into what Yoga is all about so that when attending a class for the first time, it’s less intimidating. Or, if you already attend Yoga classes and feel an extra intensive session would be beneficial, then get in touch. A One to One session can achieve as much as the equivalent of a short course undertaken in a general class and can give you a head start when attending a new class. Time can be spent working on specific problem areas and where appropriate, introducing new Yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. So, instead of the usual price of £30 for one hour, I am offering these One to One sessions until the end of February 2016 at £20. Tel: 01983 716144 Web: www.judithdidham.co.uk Email: info@judithdidham.co.uk Facebook: Judith Didham Yoga 16

NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS By Chris Riddet MATTERS FROM THE MINUTES Bench on Venner Avenue – The bench had been deemed as un-viable to repair by the IW Council and so had been removed. An invitation had been extended to the President, Treasurer and Secretary of Northwood Women’s Institute (WI) to attend the evening’s meeting and to provide specific details in writing as to how they considered the Parish Council could assist them. Unfortunately, due to holiday and other commitments it had therefore been agreed that this matter should form an agenda item at the meeting scheduled for 2 February 2016. Cllr Pullen volunteered to contact and meet with the members of the WI, to try and assist them in this matter.

PARTNERSHIP Additional information had subsequently been obtained which detailed the income and expenditure for the Resident Day events held in July, September and October 2015, together with the average attendance figures over the past six months. Careful consideration was given to the projected costing of the eleven events planned for 2016. It was decided that the Parish Council agrees to provide a donation of £195.25, to cover the cost of the hall hire for the eleven events planned to take place in 2016.

POLICE NEWS PCSO’s Lisa Paul and Lisa Gray presented the report of the Local Safety Neighbourhood (LSN) team on matters arising since the last Bollards at the end of Greenways, abutting meeting. Particular mention was made of the the Venner Avenue Play Park – Cllr Pullen following: advised that the bollards concerned were a list of the current team was provided, which made of metal, with a plastic covering. was now at full strength; Councillors considered that the bollards were The crime statistics showed that 10 crimes not the responsibility of the Parish Council. had occurred during the month of November. The clerk was requested to inform the The clerk had circulated a list taken from the Highways PFI Contract Management team, at “Crime Reports” web site indicating details of the IW Council, accordingly. the various crimes committed in Northwood; The three Community Priorities set by police APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THE and local agencies at the PACT meeting on 22 WOODEN POSTS AT THE TOP OF UPLANDS October, were noted. These were to assist ROAD/JUNCTION WITH NODES ROAD staff at Cowes Enterprise College in reducing Councillors noted the quotation received to the number of reported incidents involving remove the posts and then make good. The pupils of the facility, the prevention of cost of obtaining replacement posts from a vehicles and pedal cycles in contravening the nearby supplier was advised. This charge traffic regulations along Cowes High Street would not cover the costs of installation. and to prevent and detect non-dwelling It was suggested that this option could burglaries in Cowes, Northwood and the therefore prove to be prohibitive. Cllr Gurnard areas; Pullen volunteered to undertake the task, at Hampshire Alert – a free web based system a at a nominal cost to cover any necessary enabling members of the public to receive expenditure. police related information by various forms of media. Residents could sign up via the TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT website - www.hampshirealert.co.uk FUNDING FROM NORTHWOOD COMMUNITY 17

Christmas Tree Recycling For the first time this year, residents can book a collection for their natural Christmas trees, which will be collected from the kerbside on the same day as recycling collection and taken for composting. The service will be available between 7 January and 4 February 2016 but must be booked at least three working days in advance. To book a collection, contact (01983) 823777 or use the online green waste booking form via www.iwight.com/ waste When booking a collection, please remember the following: • If your next recycling day is on a Monday, book your green garden waste collection by 6pm on Wednesday. • If your next recycling day is on a Tuesday, book your green waste collection by 6pm on Thursday.

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