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Natwest Mobile Banking Unit In last months issue you probably noticed an error in the article on page 17 regarding mobile banking units.

At the time of going to print the details were collated from Natwest’s website but it now appears that their site information was incorrect as we have since discovered that the unit does not stop at Cowes Yacht Haven.

Our sincere apologies for this error and listed below are the correct details as confirmed by them.

Monday - St Mary’s Road Car Park 9.30am - 11.15am Thursday - St Mary’s Road Car Park 9.30am - 11.30am

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Dear Readers Welcome and thank you for picking up a copy of the July issue.

June has been a varied month weather wise and the floating bridge or Floaty McFloat Farce as it is now affectionately called is certainly causing problems, many of which are still ongoing - lets hope they get sorted soon!!

The IOW Festival has been and gone and the Island is now heading towards carnival season. Many of the towns have their own carnival and you can find a list of them all on page 18. You will also find the ever popular ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 16 and 17.

In this issue we have articles from Mr Wally AWOL and Friends and a news update from the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital as well as news reports, business editorials and much more.

We have some great advertisers offering many different services, please keep using them and help to support local businesses and please remember to tell them you saw them advertised here.

I hope you all have a great July and I look forward to catching up with you next month.

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com New Surgery!

From this month I will be dropping in to the Age Friendly Island coffee mornings at All Saints Church in Gurnard. These events occur from 10:15 on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Land Adjacent to Dottens Farm: Planning Application Approved.

The Planning Application to build 8 dwellings adjacent to Dottens Farm was approved by the IW Council’s Planning Committee.

Myself, Sue Waters (Gurnard Parish Council clerk) and two residents spoke in opposition to the proposal.

Material reasons against this application included: Impact upon coalescence between Gurnard and Cowes; Impact on the heritage and environmental setting of Dotten’s Farm; Highway concerns; concerns over proposal being outside the settlement boundary; the lack of mix of housing and affordability.

Cash Machines in Cowes.

Access to cash in Cowes continues to be a problem for shoppers in town. In recent weeks, regular updates have been circulated to businesses to ensure residents are kept up to date with where money can be accessed. These are also available on my website.

In the short term, the ATM at the former NatWest has been relocated, whilst Sainsbury’s have provided a new instore cash machine until the second hole in the wall becomes operational in late July.

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are being planned for Lancaster’s Estate Agents, Chiverton’s Newsagents and a new Central Convenience Store.

New responsibilities.

Last month I was thrilled to bits and feel very honoured to be elected as Mayor of Cowes!

Thank you for the support and well-wishes…

A very busy year beckons!!

At Full Council, I was re-elected to Chair the Isle of Wight Council’s Scrutiny Committee.

The purpose of the Scrutiny Committee is to Challenge, Support and act as a Critical Friend to the local authority. It was agreed that the Committee continues to act politically disproportionately. This ensures that opposition members hold the majority of seats allocated, which is considered good practice.

Coastal Path.

Concerns have been raised to me by landowners regarding cycles and motorbikes using the public footpath between Gurnard and Thorness. Please note on public footpaths cycles and motorbikes are prohibited. In addition, landowners advise that churning up of the footpath can shorten the life of paths which may lead to land stability issues Please note these footpaths remain open with the support of landowners!

Parklands Avenue.

In my most recent correspondence with Island Roads, I am advised that ‘design and survey’ work is still ongoing and because of this officers are not yet in a position to confirm treatment type for the road. Once this is confirmed, I’m advised that Island Roads will bring their Mobile Visitors Centre

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued to the road, which will allow residents to drop-in and discuss concerns and questions.

Gurnard Parish Council at its next meeting on 12th July.

Cowes Medical Centre.

Are you a patient at Cowes Medical Centre and do you have an interest in Health Care Provision? If so, please let me know?

Newport Road…

With Councillor colleagues, I met with Island Roads and Southern Water who are again are seeking to repair a leak in 100m of pipework to the south of the Gurnard Green.

Somerton roundabout in Newport Road. It Thank you to those residents who contacted is anticipated work will be carried out for 6 me concerning overflowing bins on the weeks following the Isle of Wight Festival.

Green in Gurnard.

Options are being considered to minimise disruption.

This continues to be monitored, and Also this month: consideration is being made for Weekend and more frequent emptying by Gurnard • I am hopeful an Energy Switch Surgery Parish Council. In the meantime second can take place in partnership between the home owners, are being advised to take Footprint Trust and Gurnard Village Hall Assoadvantage of the Collection Plus. This ciation this Autumn. This will offer residents offers the opportunity for residents to take the opportunity to switch Energy suppliers advantage of collections from an agreed and save £100’s. In preparation, the Trust point on your property and costs £55 per asks to keep bills safe. year. For further information, please visit: www.iwight.com/Residents/Waste-andRecycling/Household-Waste-and-RecyclingCollection/Other-Collection-Services

• IW Council Officers and Contractors continue to attempt to resolve communal waste issues in Cowes.

Cowes Toilets.

Repairs to the loo’s in Cowes are pending following complaints being raised regarding doors in the Cut and flushers on Cowes Parade.

• I have forwarded enquiries regarding the new contact centre proposed for the outskirts of Cowes.

Gurnard Disabled Audit.

Following receiving feedback from residents, I am seeking to improve access to facilities in Gurnard for the mobility and visually impaired. If you have any views on improvements that can be made please let me know! These will be fed back to

• Following feedback proposals for the Cowes Traffic Order has been submitted to Island Roads.

• Action’s been taken following abandoned vehicles being reported in Crossfield Avenue and Cliff Road.

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Mr Wally AWOL and Friends Mr Wally AWOL and Friends is an Isle of Wight (Cowes based) self funded voluntary organisation which rescues and rehabilitates Wild Birds. It is run by Kay Ounsworth, with help from Donna Henderson, Tracy Lane and Leah Ounsworth.

Their aim is to help sick and injured birds back to peak health and get them returned back into the wild once this has been accomplished. They work closely with a fantastic team of veterinary surgeons.

If you spot a sick or injured bird, the best course of action is to: 1) Secure the bird in a box with air holes.

2) Give the bird something comfy to nestle on such as tissue, kitchen roll, an old towel or something similar.

3) Place the box with the bird inside in a dark, warm, quiet place while you seek assistance.

They welcome calls for advice or to arrange collection. Please call 07765564479 or 01983 247528 or message their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wallyawol They work almost entirely by bus, so reaching more remote parts of the Island at night time is not always possible. However they are happy to arrange a more convenient meeting place, grab a taxi or advise as necessary.

If you would like to help keep Wally AWOL running smoothly, Pets with Hart in Newport (opposite Hurst) happily accept donations for them and they also have an Amazon Wish List: Wally AWOL Wish List Link: www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/C0X58RG47PSS

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Owner Graham Ivey believes in integrity and has a pricing policy that is transparent and honest. His reputation for offering a first class service has led to him being highly recommended across the Island. He is reliable and will be there when he is supposed to be and will never let the customer down.

Redline Plumbing Services specialise in adapting bathroom for those with reduced mobility and also covers all other plumbing services from a dripping tap to a faulty toilet.

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Home visits, vaccinations, dentistry, operations, dignified euthanasia, or visit our Newport surgery.

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Rich Electrics is your local ‘registered’ Choice of surgery consults or home visits electrician offering high quality workmanship Competitive prices with extra savings at competitive prices. Owner Richard Aldric for multi-pet households. covers everything from lights, sockets, showers, cooker and ovens, new fuseboard 01983 212 999 to partial or complete rewires. He also does 07896 260 370 safety checks for landlords.

Rich Electrics believe it’s better to be safe than sorry and can make sure you are always protected by installing CCTV, intruders alarms, fire alarm systems and emergency lighting.

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Great electrician and has got the job done very promptly. Will always use Rich from now on -Tyna in Ryde Highly recommended. Fast and good job by the boss himself. From Louis in Gurnard You can contact Richard on 01983 719945 or 07917 861969 or see his main advert.

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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox NEW MAYOR OF COWES: Is Cllr Paul Fuller.

Well done Paul, very well deserved.

OVER HANGING HEDGES/TREES: This is a particular problem this time of year. If you know you don’t have nesting birds it would be SO MUCH BETTER for our visually impaired residents to keep them in order.

COUNCIL VERGES/HEDGES: Are not normally cut until August after all nesting birds have flown...

SPEED WATCH PARK RD/Rashleys are: I spent a couple of hours at this busy location with fellow town councillor Paul Taylor.

Despite the thundering trucks, buses, and cars, NONE were speeding; However, if I was a betting woman, I would have said they were which once again proves, PERCEPTION differs from REALITY. ARMED FORCES DAY/FLAG RAISING CEREMONIES: It was a great delight to meet up with so many people at these events. My SINCERE thanks to EVERYONE that makes the events go so smoothly. Its almost a year in the planning, so well done the British Legion and the Standard Bearers.

ELECTION: Again, I spent over 10 hours at the polling station to keep in touch with my electors. I will action the points that you raised with me!

IW FESTIVAL: So many of you appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed the festival. I do hope John Giddings continues to support the event in the future.

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COMING SOON - TOURIST INFORMATION in a more central part of the town. I will keep you posted.

GIFT TO NATURE SHOP: The amazing people who are doing SO MUCH to PROTECT our incredible countryside now have a shop.

PLEASE go and see some of the fabulous items they have to buy, from old garden items, beautiful plants, camping/sports equipment to gorgeous cards. On Holyrood St. (Opp Hursts). tel: 641972 Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.00-4.30pm. (donations of the above items also gratefully received!)

BINS ON PAVEMENTS: I again would politely request residents to move the bins from the pavements. So many of our elderly residents are struggling with limited eyesight and mums with young children being forced onto the roads.

CALL CENTRE FOR COWES: It is hoped that this company is ready to employ up to 600 staff! I understand the IW College is helping with recruitment so please give them a call. I have also requested (albeit a bit early!! for the area to consider new traffic arrangements as I do not believe place road/ three gates could take much more traffic!)

SAINSBURYS have requested a 2nd Cash Point. Marks and Spencer are considering a Cash Point, Aldi have a cash point, as does Co-op Mill Hill Rd. The cash point at Natwest is having a new machine installed as I speak, AND I understand that even if the building is sold, a cash point has to remain on that site!

What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox DOG POOH: PLEASE pick up after your dog, and PUT THE BAG IN THE BIN! Nothing is worse for our wheelchair and pram users to have this muck everywhere.

AND FINALLY... I am proud to have been voted unanimously, as the CHAIRMAN of the Isle of Wight Council. Thanks to fellow Councillors for their endorsement of support.

As always, you are my extra eyes and ears.

Please keep in touch: lora08@sky.com or text: 07970424214

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Dates for your Diary

Saturday 1st July – Ventnor Day - The Green, Dudley Road, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1EJ from noon – 7pm. An event celebrating Ventnor’s unique community spirit - featuring music, performances, stalls from the local community and voluntary sector.

Saturday 1st July – Family Summer Picnic from 11am – 4pm in association with YMCA. Meet us at The Culver Haven to walk to the Culver Cliff and Monument to participate in a variety of outside games. Bring a packed lunch / party food to share, spare clothes, tent / gazebo (if you have one). Costs: £5 per person. Please dress accordingly as we will enjoy ourselves whatever the weather. To book call 862441

and Bembridge Ledge buoy, and back into the Solent to the finish line at Cowes. Spectators can find many vantage points to watch the race progress. The first start in Cowes for the 2017 race will be at 5.30am.

Sunday 2nd July - Shipwreck Isle 2017. A one day spectacular ‘Shipwreck Isle’ is coming….

Get dressed up in your best pirate gear and help defend our Island. Located in Ryde and Appley Beach, it is an event not to be missed and free to attend.

Sunday 2nd July - Magnificent Meadows Weekend 10am – 4pm. Celebrate National Meadows Day with our family activities and short walk to find out what makes the Saturday 1st July – IW Mardi Gras 2017 flower rich meadows at Newtown so special.

“Reflections of India” from 3pm. A Spectacular Discover how we are looking after them and dancing carnival parade featuring 1000 young learn how to identify some of the flowers people in colourful costumes. Will leave from and insects that live here. Then have a go at Ryde School making its way down Queens making your own grasshopper or join in a bug Road, Through Ryde Town towards Union hunt. Donations of £3 per person welcome Street and the Esplanade. for the walk. Walks start at 10am and 2pm.

Meet at the Visitor Point, PO30 4PA (SZ423 Saturday 1st July –Summer Fair at Newport 906).

C of E Primary school from 2pm – 5pm. A

community event for all the family. Lots of Sunday 2nd July - Summer Music Festival at stalls and entertainments. Free Entry Vernon Square, off Melville Street, Ryde from 2pm – 5pm. Open air event in the Vernon Saturday 1st July – Dash and splash starts Square Town Garden, to raise money to at 11am – a 5km fun run dashing along the enable this unique garden to survive. A broad beaches of Shanklin and Sandown with mixture of musical acts/events. Tea, cakes the occasional splash around some of the and wine on sale. Bring a chair or blanket and groynes. The run starts at the old Shanklin have a fun afternoon. Charge of £1. pier head, and dashes along the beach, under Sandown pier, to finish at Yaverland opposite Sunday 2nd July – Forget-Me-Not a the Yacht Club. Raising money for Challenge fundraising event for Dementia UK, Admiral & Adventure. Register at www.dashandsplash. Nurse Appeal. Celebrating plants associated org.uk with memory. The Coastal Gardener Nursery, Fakenham Farm, Eddington Rd, St Helens, Isle Saturday 1st July – Round the Island Yacht of Wight, PO33 1XS. There’s plenty of parking Race. Starting on the famous Royal Yacht and the Solent View Cafe has wonderful sea Squadron line in Cowes, the fleet races west, to views over the nursery.

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Sunday 2nd July - British Red Cross are holding an Open Garden at Morton Manor, Brading. 2pm to 5pm. Homemade cakes and refreshments are available. All Welcome.

Dates for your Diary Faster than ever at the bottom of Union Street!

All proceeds Monday 3rd July - Isle go to local of Wight Family History Island Charities.

Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes.

The history of Brighstone Stores a talk by Dave Hollis. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2

Saturday 15th July – Charity Dog Show hosted

by Brading Bell Ringers at Brading Football Club, Vicarage Lane, Brading. (Parking in church carpark). There are 10 classes to have a choice of entering - only allowed to enter a maximum of 3 classes per dog. £1.50 per class or 3 for £3. There will be a bar, hot and cold food available plus glitter tattoos, ice cream van and a model bell for anyone to have a go on. All dogs must be kept on lead. For more info call Lexi on 07852739911 Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July - Isle of Wight Pride. Join us for a parade through the heart of Ryde to celebrate equality for all. This starts at 11 am and all are welcome to join in or watch. There is then a free live music event on the Harbour Beach in Ryde, alongside various speakers, information stalls, family friendly craft stalls and face paints, live interactive art projects to get involved with.

There is then an after party at the Balcony Bar in Ryde which is an over 18, ticketed event and tickets can be found at www.iwpride.org

Sunday 16th July 2017 Donate £10 per slide.

Sunday 16th July - Barton Manor Open Garden, Whippingham Road, East Cowes. Hosted by Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

A great day out for all the family! Join us for this annual event held in the grounds of the beautiful private estate of Barton Manor, enjoying traditional fun and games and entertainment for all the family.

Wednesday 19th July - Northwood Community Partnership would welcome you to their Residents Meeting in the Northwood WI Hall from 2.30 to 4pm. A talk, tea and biscuits, a quiz and a raffle – all for a £2 entry.

Saturday 22nd And Sunday 23rd July - Festival of Heroes returns for 2017 with even more characters than ever before! This one of a kind event will again be taking place at Brading Roman Villa from 11am – 5pm and is in aid of local children’s charity Daisy Chains IW. Heroes parade each day at 1.30pm. Free balloon modelling. Lots of events happening in the entertainment area. Kids tent and fun for all the family. Food and drink stalls. Entry fee is payable and is on the gate on the day - £3 per adult and £2 per child. Free parking is available Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July - Lions International is 100 years old this year and to celebrate, the combined Lions clubs on the Isle of Wight are putting on a spectacular event over the weekend at Sandown Airport. We will be having marching bands, dance groups, a dog show, Scottish dancers, Morris dancers, music from the RUG band, Wight Hot Pipes and the jazz singer Aydenne Simone and much, much more. continued over page

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Dates for your Diary Sunday 23rd July - The Paw Pantry Family Fun Day and dog show. In aid of From Foster To Forever (a wonderful dog rescue charity) Opens at 9am and is at George’s Field, Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes. Free entry. Dog show, rosettes, prizes, stalls, games, raffle, food & drink, kid zone and lots more.

Sunday 30th July – Isle of Wight Asian Day at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport from 10am – 8pm. Free entry.

The best in Asian cuisine, first rate dance entertainment. Traditional costumes, Miss Asian IOW Beauty Pageant and much more.

Sunday 30th July – Island Charity Fair at Sunnyside Farm, Whitwell Road, Godshill, PO38 3LP. Mini fun Fair, dog show, pets corner, tug of war, craft stalls, Island produce, birds of prey, horse show and demonstrations, dog agility, vintage cars, ice cream, food and beverages, Cream teas, Ferret racing, traditional games and lots more. Something for everyone. Free entry and parking (donations always accepted) The show is being organised by Ventnor Rotary in aid of The Earl Mountbatten Hospice & other local charities Ventnor Rotary support. *all event information was correct at time of print.

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A lot has been happening at the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital since our last update. We had a record number of applications in 2016 for funds for equipment and resources from various parts of the Hospital We were able to make a large number of grants which will enhance the already excellent care and service we Islanders get from St Mary’s. The items have been ordered and are coming into use daily. Examples of what we were able to provide are monitoring equipment for community midwives, traction splints, transfer hoists for stroke patients, warming equipment for hypothermia cases dealt with by ambulances, dementia friendly crockery, and learning resources for children with special needs. We also looked after our staff with some exercise equipment and refurbishing a rest room.

We have taken the opportunity to give a fresh look to our branding and have launched a new website. Check it out at www.fosmiow.co.uk. We are now communicating regularly on Facebook and gradually building up a healthy following there. It is important to let people know what we are doing for the Hospital and how they can help us to do it.

Our amazing volunteers are running our friendly cafe and well stocked shop in the Hospital foyer. And we now have an outlet in the Health and Wellbeing Centre in Ryde. With the Laidlaw cafe and the daily ward trolley, that gives us five outlets to look after so if you have some time to spare to volunteer, please do contact us through the website or ring our office on 534405.

At a cost of £3,000, the Friends have provided 20 traction splints for the ambulances, to be used to relieve excruciating pain from certain leg fractures.

Paramedic Mike Wigley (pictured) explained that essential pre-hospital treatment for someone suffering a mid-shaft femur fracture is to relieve the pain through a combination of pain relief and splintage.

Although legacies and donations are very important to us, our cafes and shop are our main source of income, and we do see these facilities as being a very important part of our service to the hospital. The coffee and tea is good and reasonably priced and there is a range of sandwiches and snacks. We have “Splintage is particularly important, as joined the Hospital initiative to promote less separating the fracture bone fragments sugary food and drinks and our customers are provides significant pain relief and reassurgetting used to that. Our lovely staff have a ance for the patient,” he said. “If a bone is caring attitude and always reach out to those shattered in half the leg muscles immediately in the cafe who are struggling. This is not pull the bones together, and it really hurts.” always physically, as inevitably we meet many people who have had bad news or who are worried about a loved one.

We work closely with the Hospital to make sure that our funds really do make a difference to patients, staff and the Island community and we enjoy great support from the Trust, to help us to help them. So if you can help us in any way, do get in touch via the website or by ringing the number above. We would love to hear from you.

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