FREE July 2019 Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood Area
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Thank you for picking up a copy of your local community magazine which is filled with news, information, features and much more. There will be no mention of the weather this month, as I really can’t find any suitable words to describe it... I’m simply throwing open the curtains each day and just dealing with whatever season it is! The next couple of months are set to be really exciting as July kicks off carnival season and who doesn’t like a good carnival! There are 18 carnival events happening across the island in July and August with a mixture of children’s, main and illuminated. I think we can safely say there will be something for everyone. On page 12 you will find a handy list of locations, dates and times to cut out and keep so you don’t miss out. On a more serious note we have got together with Andy Hollebon of the Organ Donation Committee, Isle of Wight NHS Trust to bring awareness about the changes happening to organ donation next year and the importance of discussing your wishes with your family. You will find this feature on page 16. I hope you all have a great July and I look forward to catching up with you again soon.
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Break the Cycle will be running a Mind the Gap course in September especially for men who have suffered domestic abuse. Date and time to be confirmed. If you would like to attend this free course please get in touch via email:hello@breakthecycle.org.uk
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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 45 Oxford Street, Northwood, PO31 8PT. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Planning Applications - If you are considering applying for planning consent, please talk to your neighbours beforehand! Often, I am approached by distressed residents concerned by neighbours applications. From experience, and with hindsight, I recognise that if neighbours were approached beforehand, that time, money and bad feeling could have been be avoided. Again, if intending to apply the Planning Department also provides a pre-application advice service. Bucklers View Planning Application - Thank you to residents who attended, and fedback comments on the above application. Following this, I’ve sought support from Officers in requesting the height and dominance of the building is stepped down, parking constraints are overcome and conditions put in place to mitigate construction traffic and its impact. In addition, I have requested that housing is prioritised for residents with a local connection.
order can be actioned by officers being seconded to the Island from Hampshire County Council. Carriageway Resurfacing Updates - Terminus Road, Carvel Lane, Gurnard Heights and Crossfield Avenue are due to be resurfaced in July, Worsley Road is on course to be resurfaced in September. Please note that timescales may slip! Grass Cutting - Action has been taken to cut verges in the Crossfield Estate and Gurnard. This follows reduced cuts by the IW Council to ‘support wildlife’, as well as save money. Officers have reminded me that current grass cutting exceeds the statutory minimum… However, concerns have been expressed by the amount of weeds. Parking: Can you help? - To improve parking provision, do you have off-road parking that you would be prepared to enter an arrangement with neighbours or residents/ commuters to park? If so, please let me know!
Overnight Parking Charges - Despite Opportunistic Burglaries - Please ensure doors opposition, the IW Council are rolling out the and sheds are kept locked during the summer. new £1 overnight parking charge across the Island. Please note opportunistic thefts can and do happen, and police request that residents keep It is anticipated this will generate £147,500 their accesses secure. income to fund services... To note, this will Cowes Primary School - Cowes Primary School mean that parking enforcement officers will also deal with instances of anti-social parking are seeking two new School Governors. Please let me know if you are interested. This which occur in the evening. work can be both very challenging, as well as If you live within 200m of a pay and display rewarding. car park, you can purchase a permit to park Cowes Traffic Order Update - One outstanding for £165 per year. Visit: www.iow.gov.uk/ Residents/Transport-Parking-and-Streets/ matter on processing this order involves the Parking-Services/Parking-Permits/Residentialfuture use of the Bus Stop outside Gurnard Permits for details. School. Once agreed, I remain positive this 6
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News report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued Worsley Road Parking Consultation - Thank you to those who returned their parking survey for Worsley Road, which followed (and supports through evidence) requests for parking restrictions. The response rate for the drop and collect survey stands at +50% of the 110 households surveyed responding. Initial feedback shows: On the Worsley Road/ Church Road junction: 72% support a 24hr parking restriction; 7% support a limited restriction and 20% support no restriction. On the Worsley Road/ Glen Place junction: 43% support a 24hr parking restriction; 13% support a limited restriction and 41% support no restriction Between Gurnard Press and the junction with Westbrook Lane, Worsley Road: 37% support a 24hr parking restriction; 20% support a limited restriction and 39% support no restriction.
• Northwood Parish Council has shared a letter received from the Minister for Housing and Planning concerning the ability of Councils to determine their own housing numbers. In light of this, supported by the MP, I continue to challenge Planning increasing numbers to 641 per annum. • Meetings continue concerning the forthcoming English Coastal Path consultation. It is anticipated the final proposal will include the Medina Estuary, will ‘hug’ the coastline and will be more off-road than the existing coastal path. • Do you suffer from anti-social parking across your driveway? If so, please let me know. If you make a complaint through me to parking services, I can ensure enforcement is pursued. • Volunteers are needed to drive local community buses. If you are interested please let me know!
Also this month. • Action was taken concerning complaints regarding the flytipping of garden waste in Cow Lane.
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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox RESIDENT PERMITS: Are likely to happen in the following roads: Bridge, Pelham, Thetis, York St. This means unless you have a permit for your road you will not be allowed to park there (although there is a 2 hour exemption in a small area). There is a cost for the permits, so please let me know if you have concerns. SHELTER ON PARADE: Delighted that Gowan (and his team) from Trevor Jones have done an absolutely superb job of the shelter; it’s the best its looked in years. This could not have been achieved if the Cowes Town Council had not agreed to take ownership of it. I hope she will stand proud for many years and give much enjoyment - and shelter to many. I so love the yacht theme. POLLING STATION: Super to see so many of you at the polling station. Keep in touch over issues that affect you. Good to hear how pleased you are that Pelham Rd has now been resurfaced….only 2 years late!! FREE PAINT FOR CHARITIES: Don’t forget you can take all your unused paint to Lynnbottom which then gets given free to charities and organisations that need it. Charities don’t forget to ask for it! BIG LUNCH: Great to see so many local faces. A super event with near perfect weather conditions. Thanks to all who organise and thanks to those that supported the event. VANDALISM: Continues to be an issue up and around the skate park; particularly with broken bottles... considering the amount of youngsters and dogs I cannot understand peoples mentality. If you need to report a 10
problem call the town clerk: 01983 209022 OFF ROAD PARKING: I know many of you have approached Island Roads with regard to having off road parking, only to be told that ‘legislation has changed’; I have asked the Cabinet member to find out if this is advisory or compulsory... I await with baited breath to let you know. I will continue to fight for residents to have off road parking. KARL & DAVID East Cowes Town Council: My sincere thanks and congratulations to everyone that made the 200 anniversary so brilliant in East Cowes. I loved every minute of it. Thanks to all those that came out and supported. AGG. SHOW (County Show): Gosh am I looking forward to this years event! The household cavalry... whoop whoop! Sunday 30th June. Look up their website: www. iwcountyshow.co.uk if you book your tickets online its cheaper too! See you all there! NORTHWOOD HOUSE: Sun 7th July Regular car boot, but themed ‘Wedding & Bridal’. From 10.00am. FREE entry to buyers. Sellers £5 car, £10 van. Set up from 9am - no need to book! WIGHT PROMS: 29th-1st Sept. At the House. www.wightproms.co.uk or 01983 213622 LADIES LUNCH Cowes Week: Thursday 15th Aug. Look up the menu on www. northwoodhouse.org/event/cowes-weekladies-lunch/ or 01983 293642 CRIME CONCERNS?: There is a community safety partnership public meeting on 3 July
‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox continued 2019 5-7pm Riverside Centre, Newport. FREE ENTRY. All welcome. Questions can be asked at start of meeting or before by emailing: community.safety@iow.gov.uk See you there! COWES ROTARY: Welcome to Jamie Busby who is the new President. Don’t forget if you fancy joining us contact John Hamar on: 01983 297472 we meet each Thursday evening at the New Holmwood Hotel.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Monday 1st July - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport. Talk entitled, “Cowes Water, Dirty and Clean” by Fred Caws. Doors open 7pm talk starts 7.30pm and last for about 45 minutes. Everyone welcome. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2
Sunday 14th July – Musical Family Fun Day at Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton from 12 noon Come and join us for an afternoon of music and fun raising money for Challenge & Adventure and Special Care Baby Unit. Great bands including: Wight Hot Pipes, The Ohmz, Work Shy, and Laura & Gary from Dirty LiL Secrets. Dancing from Starlight Boutique. The afternoon is free for all the family - we ask for donations to the charities.
Thursday 4th July – Craft and Coffee meet up at Gurnard Pines from 1.30 – 3pm. Free admission and everyone welcome. Call 07834780644 for Saturday 20th July – Pride Isle of Wight from more information. 11am – 11pm at Ryde Beach. The parade will take place from 11am – 12pm. There will be Saturday 6th July – Summer Fair at St. Mary’s stalls and exhibitors as well as food and drink Church, Church Road, Cowes from 10 a.m. to 3 outlets. Family friendly areas. For more p.m. in the parish room. Our usual high quality information please visit www.iwpride.org refreshments available all day with many stalls including good quality bric-a-brac, books, cakes, Saturday 20th July – Cat Tea Party at Isle of tombola, raffles, crafts, etc. The church will be Wight Cats Protection Adoption Centre, 122 open Marlborough Road, Ryde from 1pm -4pm. Come along and treat yourself to cake and Saturday 6th July – Vectis Radio Station open sandwiches (unlimited drinks). Booking Day 10am to 12 midday at the studio based at essential - £6 per person. To reserve your the Riverside Centre, Newport. Come and see table please ring Ryde 03000 120 251 or e-mail how it all works behind the scenes, meet some isleofwight@cats.org.uk of the presenters, have a cuppa and some cake. All we ask if a minimum £1 donation to help Sunday 21st July – Vegan Festival at Ventnor keep your community radio station running. Botanical Garden, Undercliff Drive, from 10am to 5pm. The Island’s Vegan Festival is a unique Sunday 7th July - Chale Open Car & Bike day packed with exclusively all things vegan. Show at Chale Show Ground, Military Road A pass for the day will grant you access to the from 10am until 4pm. Free Entry. View the garden which will be filled with vegan related American, European and English Cars and Bikes stands, ranging from food to clothing products, in a friendly open environment. Bring a Picnic plus activities in our health and fitness studios. along or purchase food drinks and ices from a Entry to the event is free. selection of Vendors. Monday 22nd July – Cowes Concert Band will Sunday 14th July - Fairy Day at the Old Thatch be performing at St Mary’s Church, Cowes Teashop, Church Road, Shanklin raising money at 7.45pm. The 28-strong brass band for the Sophie Rolf, Kissy Puppy Charity, helping will entertain audiences with ‘music for all Children at their life’s end. Lots of fun & tastes’. Further information about the band at laughter with many wonderful prizes. Everyone cowesconcertband.co.uk welcome to dress as Fairies, a prize for the best dressed Fairy male or female! No entrance fee. continued over the page 14
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July – Festival of Heroes 2019 from 11am – 5pm at Brading Roman Villa, Sandown. With 50 amazing characters for you to meet and greet a full arena of shows and our undercover kids area. We have everything from Heroes, Dinosaurs, Princesses, Storybook Characters, Transformers and more. There will be inflatables, vintage amusements, pony rides a whole host of stalls and things to do. Come and join the Islands biggest Character Festival and help us raise funds for Daisy Chains IW. For all the up to date info and to buy tickets go to their event page on Facebook.
ipad. Held on Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm. (if this time isn’t convenient talk to a member of staff). The cost is £15 for the three sessions and all monies go to help support Cowes Patient Group at Cowes Health Centre. Pop into the library or call 293341.
Sunday 28th July – Inflatable Rainbow Run at Sandown Airport in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust from 10am – 4pm. Registration NOW open. Walk, run or dance your way through the happiest 3k on the Isle of Wight! There are ten immense inflatables for you to bounce over, squeeze through, slip and slide around along with five colour clouds of rainbowcoloured powder paint. For more information and to register and receive your sponsorship pack go to www.wessexcancer.org.uk.
Fourth Saturday of every month – Lego Club for over 5’s from 10.am – 12pm. Each month children are given a mission to complete, which will then be displayed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fortnightly Adult Cards & Board Games Club on Monday mornings from 10am - 12pm. A fun and social space for adults of all ages to play various card & board games.
Second Friday of every month – Adults Colouring Club from 10.30am – 12pm. Come and relax at Cowes Library with some colouring Sunday 28th July – Ventnor Rotary’s Island in. It’s helpful for beating stress and getting the Charity Show at Sunnyside Farm, Godshill from creative juices flowing. 10am. This year’s show is raising money for the Women’s Refuge and St Catherine’s. Lots First Saturday of every month – Childrens of attractions have been organised for the Games Club for 5 – 12 year olds from show including a pets’ corner, vintage cars, 10.30am – 12pm. A variety of different games Irish dancing and much, much more. Entry to available. Feel free to bring your own games. the show is free. For more information contact Children must be accompanied by an adult. islandcharityshow@gmail.com.
COWES LIBRARY EVENTS Cowes Library have an experienced volunteer who is running a series of 3 weekly 2 hours lessons to help you get the most out of your
Every Tuesday - Rhyme Time - A free weekly half hour session of rhymes, actions and songs. There is no need to book, just come along with your baby and have fun Every Saturday – Storytime - A regular halfhour afternoon storytime for children aged 3 – 8 years from 2.30pm - 3.00pm. It’s free to come along, and there is no need to book. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. all event information was correct at time of print.
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Do your family know whether you want to be an organ donor? Have you ever talked about organ donation with them? If the answer is no, then you’re not alone; sadly, many donation opportunities are lost every year because families don’t know if their loved one wanted to be a donor. From spring 2020, all adults in England will be considered an organ donor when they die unless they had recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups. Even with a change in the law next year we need more people to talk about organ donation to increase the number of transplants that happen. It will be just as important in 2020 to join the Organ Donation Register and discuss your wishes with family and friends as it is now. You can record your decision to opt in or out on the Organ Donor Register. Those excluded will be people under 18, people who have lived in England for less than 12 months or who are not living here voluntarily, and people who lack the capacity to understand the change. Adults covered by the change will still have a choice whether they want to be an organ donor and which organs they would like to donate, and their families will still be involved before organ donation goes ahead. In the UK…… • Around 6,000 people There’s no time like the present to talk about it. Nationally across the UK are waiting for millions of people are on the NHS Organ Donor Register an organ transplant already but only one in every hundred will die in • Three people a day die in circumstances where they could donate, so every donor is need of a transplant due to precious. Here on the Island there are about 60,000 people a shortage of people being on the Organ Donation Register which means there are willing to donate organs around 80,000 people who are not on the register. Last year • Only one in three adults there were 8 organ donors on the Island resulting in 20 has told their partner / family patients receiving a transplant. You could help someone their organ donation decision. waiting for that vital call, by joining the NHS Organ Donor More info www. Register and by telling your family. Register now at organdonation.nhs.uk www.organdonation.nhs.uk. Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital work closely with Specialist Organ Donation Nurses from the national NHS Blood and Transplant organisation to ensure that organ donation proceeds smoothly in a way that meets the wishes of the donor and family. The Island’s Organ Donation Committee want to start a support group for everyone with an interest in organ donation – friends and family of donors, donor recipients and anyone else with a particular interest. This informal group would provide an opportunity to talk about experiences and to participate in awareness raising activities. If you would be interested in being part of the Island’s Organ Donation Support Group then please contact me by e-mailing andyhollebon@nhs.net or on 07544-555839. Andy Hollebon, Chair - Organ Donation Committee Isle of Wight NHS Trust