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East Cowes Town Hall York Ave, East Cowes PO32 6RU First Tuesday of the month 2pm—4pm 2pm 4pm

Football Club, Church Reynolds Close All Saints’ Hall Queens’s Road,Cowes Ryde, PO31 PO33 7NT 3AF off Park Road, First Friday of the Second Wednesday of month the month

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St Saviours Holy Family Centre The Broadway Centre Weston Lane, Totland PO39 1 Broadway, Sandown PO360HE 9GG Third Wednesday month Fourth Wednesdayofofthe the month

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Riverside Centre Booking only necessary Newport PO30 2QR when Covid-19 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month restrictions apply 10.30am 12.00 o’clock

verygiving welcome An Alzheimer Café Newcomers is a meeting place informal education about Booking only necessary when Covid-19 restrictions apply dementia, guidance and signposting to other services. An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place giving informal education about dementia, We welcome people with dementia, their families, carers, guidance and signposting to other services. We welcome people with dementia, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia. their families, carers, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia.

As I write this it definitely feels like summer is here. The sun has been out all week and there is talk of a mini heatwave in the next couple of days. I hope by the time you read this the sun is still putting in a daily appearance.

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Thank you for picking up a copy of the For more info email July issue and I find it quite frightening islandmagazines@gmail.com how quickly the year is going so far... The festival has been and gone and the island or call 07880 587931 is playing host to many visitors, some popping over for the first time and others are regulars with many of them wishing they could make this their permanent home. I often wonder if by having all this beauty right on our doorstep and under our noses that we don’t appreciate it as much as we should do. What do you think? I mentioned in last month’s issue that with one thing and another I had not had the chance to get on my bike and enjoy the outdoors, well... that is no longer relevant as I have been all over the island exploring all the nooks and crannies and sampling everything the island has to offer. Being on two wheels is like being set free and yes, it is an electric assist bike, but I still have to pedal on the flat and up hills. It is amazing how many other people you get to chat with that are either cycling, walking or enjoying one of our local tearooms. I’ve also lost count of the times I have cycled past a house and got the familiar aroma of a sausage on a barbeque... why is it that other people’s burnt sausages always smell better than your own? I hope you enjoy this month’s community magazine, there is lots to read about, including our regular news reports, puzzle section, Dates for your Diary, local advertisers and much more including a great piece about Isle of Wight Swifts. I hope you all have a lovely July and I hope we can meet up again next month and please if you have any community news to share, please let me know so I can share with other readers.

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Edison’s Electrical

Edison’s Electrical is a family run electrical supplier based in the heart of Newport at Grays Walk. Stockists of LED lighting, specialist bulbs including , oven and fridge bulbs, wiring accessories, smoke alarms, tools, extension leads and adaptors and much more always competitively priced, often cheaper than the large stores on the outskirts of town. With over 25 years in the trade Edison’s have all the knowledge and experience needed to help you manage any project from changing a single light bulb to a full new build and everything in between.

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Please present this Experienced Staff on advert in store for hand to make sure that Roz & Gordon opened the shop (named 10% off any single after the couples’ youngest son) in September you get the right product transaction over for any project at the 2021 and since then have enjoyed working £10 (one per right price. with multiple local businesses and retail customer) customers. www.edisonselectrical.co.uk email: mail@edisonselectrical.co.uk “We hope to offer products not readily available in town and become a valued part of the community”

This desire to be part of the wider community is reflected in the families support for the blue light card scheme and Isle of Wight gift card which are both accepted in store. Edison’s have sponsored Cowes Sports goalkeeper Ed Hatt for two seasons and look forward to a third along with other community sponsorships and projects launching later this year. “For us it’s about being part of the Island not just another shop” Pop in and take a look 5 Grays Walk PO30 1TD. Edison’s Electrical where your project is our passion!

What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox JUBILEE: My massive eternal thanks to all those that supported the Newport Rd Street party. This began 45 years ago by my mum and residents of the area. Jayne, Jill, Sue, Jean, Sarah, Tracy, Dotty, Paul, ALL of you did me so proud. Thanks for the photos for me to add to the collection of 45 years. The commemorative medals were genius and beautiful. MASSIVE thanks. X POLICE AWARE: A link to a very useful website giving you many helpful tips: www.ourwatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/ documents/2022-06/June 2022 OUR NEWS.pdf HOT WEATHER DOGS: Please think about walking your dogs on the ‘cooler’ side of the road; I look for tree areas or hedges to give the dogs extra protection when out. Think before you stand and chat… look to pull the dog into the shade. You can also get special dog watering bottles. Just remember they have fur coats on that cannot be taken off! KEEPING COOL: Are you as old as me? Know to keep the curtains shut to keep the heat out? Open north facing windows, but keep south ones shut? All top tips to keep the house SO MUCH cooler… HEDGES: I have received numerous complaints around overhanging hedges. Due to bird nest season, most people need to delay until birds have left. ALWAYS check the hedge you are trimming; safest is to by hand with clippers for those really easy to reach large branches. Please keep these 6

trimmed from pavements where partially sighted and children are walking along - there’s a lot of horrid brambles out there. WATER FOR WILDLIFE: Don’t forget to keep bird baths or low bowls filled with water; especially during this hot weather. If you live where people walk dogs, it’s helpful to have water out for doggies too! (I have been grateful in the past for these). WATER BUTTS: I have 4 around my property; almost empty now due to hot weather and watering my fruit and vegetables. They are a superb investment for ‘free’ water! GROW YOUR OWN: Some years ago, I was on BBC Radio talking about a ’selfsustaining’ country. With costs rising in EVERY area, it is even more important to start thinking about food production. FOOD WASTE: How much did you overbuy during Jubilee? Producing affordable food without expanding use of land any further is VERY possible. 40% of the food currently produced is WASTED. Thrown away. Think before you do your regular shop. As always you are my extra eyes and ears around the area. Keep in touch: lora08@ sky.com

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From joy’s humble crumble kitchen The Big Food Waste - We are ranked 3rd in the world for this after the US and China. Reducing food waste is one of the most important things we all can do to reverse global warming. Perhaps we are unaware of its (peelings) healthy reusable properties - here are some ideas to put them on your plate thereby not only saving money but each one of us playing a small part in restoring our planet’s health. CRUNCHY VEGGIE CRISPS

Spread potato, carrot, parsnip and beetroot peelings on a baking sheet and toss with oil. Bake in the oven at 200°c for 15 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt and any spices you wish to add.

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CHEESE DIP for Veggie Crisps 75g mayonnaise and 75g yogurt/creme fraiche or sour cream - 50g grated cheese (option to add a little finely chopped onion and/or a grated clove of garlic). Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and season. (add a splash of water to loosen if needed). Or you can use plain mayo, tomato or sweet chilli sauces too dip.

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Take piles of washed peels plus any cut offs, chop roughly and place into a pot and cover with water - add a few extra herbs, seasoning and simmer for about 20 minutes - strain and you’re done!

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BROCCOLI STEM SLAW Shred up some peeled broccoli stalks, carrots and onion. Drizzle on your favourite dressing and serve.

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BROCCOLI & CAULI PUREE This tasty dish uses chopped broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower stalks and some leaves. Steam or boil them until soft, then puree and season. The prefect side dish.

TOP TIP Add a handful of lemon peelings to a kettle with limescale - boil and let it stand for a good while. Put orange or lemon peel in a spray bottle with white vinegar. Makes an amazing all purpose cleaner

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Historical Events and Interesting Facts for July As we’re at the beginning of the second half of the year, it’s a great time to start working on any of those new year’s resolutions that you’ve put off attempting for the first half of the year! In early July, a period of time called the “dog days of summer” begins. Historically they were observed within Ancient Roman and Greek astrology and were connected with bad luck, mad dog attacks, unexpected thunderstorms, heat, and drought. They gained their name as “dog days” as they were connected with the star Sirius, which is part of the Canis Major (Greater Dog) star system. Nowadays, “the dog days” refers to when the hottest days of summer begin. It was in July that the rabies vaccine was first successfully given to a patient. The French microbiologist Louis Pasteur administered the vaccine to a nineyear-old called Joseph Meister on July 6, 1885. The child had been bitten by a rabid dog, and Louis Pasteur, unsure whether the vaccine would be successful, decided it was worth testing. Fortunately for the boy, it worked! The Anglo-Saxons had multiple names for the month of July, including Maed-monath and Hey-monath. Respectively, these translated into “the flowering of meadows” and “hay month.” On July 25, 1909, Louis Bleriot became the first man to fly an aircraft from one country to another successfully. He took off from the coast of France and landed across the channel near Dover. July has two birth flowers – the water lily and delphinium also known as the larkspur. The water lily is a symbol of a pure heart, while the larkspur (especially its white form) represents the lightness of the heart. The birthstone of July is the ruby, considered by many to be the king of gems. At one point in time, it was considered to protect warriors on the field of battle if it was embedded in their armour. Nowadays, as a birthstone, it’s said to protect against evil. July was an important time for the space race of the ’60s. The first crewed mission to the moon, the Apollo 11 Mission, launched on July 16, 1969. Four days later, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by taking the first step on the moon while declaring, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!”. July 16, 1945, was another big day for the world and a step down a very dark period of history. It was on this day in Alamogordo, New Mexico, that the first atomic bomb was detonated. The bomb was called “Fat Boy,” and its explosion sure was fat – the mushroom cloud was 41,000 feet (12.5 kilometres) high!

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News Report from Cllr Richard Quigley - Cowes North Email: richard.quigley@iow.gov.uk Despite what seemed like torrential rain at times, the Summer has arrived, and it was in time for the IW festival. I hope those of you that went had a great time. This month, my time has been taken up with planning issues, issues with litter and roads, housing and the commencement of the community wealth building project. For anyone with planning issues, your best course of action is always through the planning portal. You can view applications as well as make representation of any issues you have. Unfortunately, our planning dept. is one of many that has suffered reduced resources due to cuts in government funding to the council, so you may have to be patient at times. As the Summer starts and the arrival of holiday makers begins, the need for increased litter picking and removal also begins. Island roads are responsible for litter bins and have agreed to increase emptying throughout the Summer. If you see overflowing bins, please report via fms.islandroads.com. Whilst it may feel frustrating that you don’t get to speak to a person, this system logs any issues which means I can follow up if things don’t get done. Housing still remains a critical problem on the Island, and I am working with Cllr Ian Stephens to find short- and long-term solutions. Increased rents, poor condition properties and lack of properties are causing severe difficulties for Island families. I am also meeting with the housing officer to recommence the private tenant’s association, so issues can be brought to light and acted on. This link is a good place to start.www.iow. gov.uk/Residents/care-and-Support/Housing The first community workshops took place at the end of May. The response was extremely positive, with all attendees committed to improving life for Island residents. It won’t be quick, but it will lead to positive change. I am still having lots of people contact me, worried about paying their bills. Citizens advice is a good first port of call 0800 144 88 48. Please do reach out if you need help.

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dates for your diary Every Tuesday – SingAbout in Cowes from 10.30am – 12.30pm at Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes. All welcome, just turn up. Join in for free singing, fun, friendship and a good cup of tea. Call 01983 822437 for more information. Every Wednesday – Mountbatten Community Choir is meeting again at the hospice from 6pm – 7.45pm for a weekly uplifting sing. Everyone is welcome to come and join in. No need to be able to read music and no previous experience necessary. For more information contact Fraser Simpson (choir director) on 07834 322316 or email fraser.simpson@ mountbatten.org.uk Every Friday – Calbourne Recreation Ground Car Boot Sale (weather dependant) Gates open 3pm – sellers set up - 4pm (£5 per pitch) and Buyer’s access – 4.30pm. Every Saturday – Colwell Common Car Boot Sale. Sellers set up from 8.30am and buyers from 9am – Cars £5 and vans £7. No need to book – just turn up. Weather permitting. Every Sunday – Fighting Cocks Car Boot Sale. 9am – 11am (sellers from 8.30am – Cars £7 and Vans £10) For further enquiries please contact Laura - laura@ thefightingcocksiow.co.uk or 01983 865254. Weather permitting event. Saturday 2nd July – Vectis Radio Coffee Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Maybe you would like to join their team of volunteers, 14

whether that is presenting, marketing, collating news or something else. Go along and have a chat. There will be tea and coffee, and some biscuits, and homemade cakes. All they ask for is a donation in the bucket to help them to keep going. Tuesday 5th July – St Mary’s Church, Cowes is holding a coffee morning with raffle on at 10.30 a.m. in the Parish Room. £3 for coffee, tea and cakes. Books and bric a brac will also be on sale. A warm welcome to all. Wednesday 6th July - St. James Friendship Guild meet at St. James Church Hall, East Cowes 2.30 pm. Our member Kathy Barter will entertain us with a selection of her poetry with the aid of Bonzo Bear. New members welcome. Sunday 10th July – Dog Show at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall from 10am – 4.30pm. Free entry but donations kindly accepted. Wednesday 13th July – Wight Proms Wednesdays – Lunchtime Concerts at Northwood House, Cowes at 12.30pm. James Longford (Piano) Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist from Ryde. Tickets: www.wightproms. co.uk/wednesdays or on the door. Friday 15th – Sunday 17th July - Open Studios at Gurnard Village Hall with 7 local artists. For more information visit isleofwightarts.com Saturday 16th July – Summer Fayre in aid of Feline Welfare IOW and Nine Lives Cat Rescue at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, East Cowes from 10.30am

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dates for your diary – 1.30pm. Refreshments, tombola, cakes, bric-a-brac, plants, clothes, books, gifts and more. Saturday 16th July – Summer Fayre at the Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes, from 11 – 4pm. In aid of Wessex Cancer Trust. Fun and games for all the family – jigsaws, books, tombola, candy floss, face painting, merry-go-round and much more. Free entry and parking. Bar and Kitchen open and everyone welcome. Saturday 16th July - St Mary’s Church Cowes has a Summer Fair from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Stalls include tombola, raffle, crafts, books, cards, cakes. Refreshments tea and coffee, sandwiches, cakes, scones, etc. A warm welcome to all. Proceeds to maintain the church. Saturday 16th July – Isle of Wight Pride at Ryde Esplanade. There will be a traditional parade at the start of the day from Queens Road, down to West Street, Cross Street, Union Street and onto the Esplanade. The parade will finish next to the Community Village on the seafront where all the afternoon and evening entertainment will take place. Saturday 23rd July – Newport Main carnival. Events happening at various locations around Newport and the town on the day and the main procession will depart at 7pm from Church Litten. Saturday 30th to Saturday 6th August - St Mary’s Church Cowes has its usual Cowes Week event. Stalls include collectables,

jigsaws, toys, art, craft, cards, books, clothing and much more. Free Entry. Dogs welcome. Refreshments, ploughman’s, cakes, sandwiches, teas, coffee etc. A warm welcome to all. Proceeds to maintain this lovely church. Cards accepted. Saturday 30th July – Sandown Children’s and Main Carnival. A fantastic day of family entertainment in Sandham Gardens followed by the Main Carnival Parade at 7pm. Saturday 30th July – Friday 5th August – Cowes Week. The event offers a great mix of competitive sailing and social activities. Come and watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and experience the unique atmosphere. Cowes has a fantastic range of pubs, cafes, restaurants and yacht clubs, all welcoming competitors and visitors to the town. Combined with the pop-up venues, bars, retailers at Cowes Yacht Haven, the bars and entertainment at Shepard’s Marina, Northwood Park Lawn Lounge and the busy Cowes Parade with its Crew Bar and live entertainment, there really is something for everyone.

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Can You Help our Isle of Wight Swifts? by iWatchWildlife Swifts are amazing and beautiful birds. The sound and sight of them racing and screaming over our rooftops is an exhilarating and essential part of summer on the Island. However, Swifts are now on the Red List of species threatened with extinction - they are in serious trouble. Loss of nest sites is by far the major contributor, though falls in the populations of insects Swifts eat may also play a part. Preserving existing nest sites and providing new nest sites is crucial if we are to prevent Swifts becoming extinct in the UK. Thousands of new nest sites are needed each year just to halt the decline and thanks to Hampshire Swifts, we have an opportunity to help the Isle of Wight’s population of breeding swifts. Hampshire Swifts can build new boxes and install them for no more than £40.00 per box. This is a fantastic deal as installation height needs to ideally be a minimum of 5 metres above ground level and is therefore probably best left to the professionals! Earlier this year, the first round of 15 boxes were successfully installed on properties across the Island with the next batch planned at the end of the summer once the birds have left our skies. Swift boxes being installed by Tim and Andy iWatchWildlife are co-ordinating the registration by Claire Hector effort here on the Island, so if you are interested in having a box/es installed on your property then please do get in touch at iwatchwildlife@gmail.com with your name, postal address and contact email preferably. Hampshire Swifts can then check your property online for suitability.

Even better is if you and a group of neighbours can get together and have boxes installed as Swifts are social birds and tend to prefer to nest with others. iWatchWildlife is the Island’s species recording project led by the Isle of Wight Natural History & Archaeological Society.

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - for Cowes West & Gurnard Tel: 01983 289595/07935 090835 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Watersedge Café.

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A number of residents have contacted me regarding the Café, and when work will commence on the new restaurant. On this, I have contacted the owner offering any support they require from either the IW Council or myself and await their feedback.

The IW Community Bus Forum are seeking volunteer bus drivers.

From mine, and from the perspective of residents this site remains an important commercial magnet for the village, and I know from personal approaches the amount of interest there is to operate from here. Gurnard Pines Eco Homes. A meeting was held to discuss proposals for new 40 Eco holiday units at Gurnard Pines. From my perspective proposals were generally welcomed by those in attendance. However, during and after the presentation concerns were raised about access to the new development, dogs and issues over the safety of the central pond/ swimming area. From the presentation, it was outlined that feedback would be considered in preparation for a planning application to follow. Waste and Recycling: Crossfield Estate. I continue to receive complaints concerning rats on the Crossfield Estate. Please ensure that on waste/ recycling days food waste is secure (lockable bins are available via waste services phone 01983 823777).

As Southern Vectis’ support to the service, drivers (when passing a medical) can and will be trained up by before driving the route (which I am hoping can and will be enhanced to operate on further days, if drivers volunteer!) Please let me know if you are interested. Benches, Gurnard. New benches opposite the Beach Huts are being monitored and will be reviewed by Gurnard Parish Council after this summer. Parking Issues. • Amenity Space Parking. At The Green, Crossfield Avenue I’ve received numerous complaints of vehicles being parked on the Green. Of concern to residents are the motorists and the potential consequences of parking restrictions likely to follow. Residents have highlighted that restrictions apply within the terms of residence on the Estate. Legal advice is being sought on this. • Pavement Parking. I’ve received complaints concerning vehicles extending beyond driveways onto the footway which in turn, results in pedestrians needing to walk into the road. (In Gurnard, Albert Road is an example). • Overnight Parking. I understand a request has been made to restrict overnight parking on Cowes/Gurnard seafront, continued over the page

News report from Cllr Paul Fuller particularly with Cowes Week approaching. Barbecues.

Also, this month.

The IW Council are supporting calls to ensure disposable barbecues are properly used and discarded sensibly. If disposable barbecues can be avoided all together this would be brilliant! If not, once cooled please ensure debris is safely disposed of.

• I am chasing up enquiries concerning planning use on two sites west of Cockleton Lane. From my perspective, I am unsure of these plots use, whether these need to be authorised and following questions have contacted the planning department on resident’s behalf to find out more.

This follows incidents where discarded barbecues on beaches have caused burns when trodden on.

• I am chasing updates on the timescale to undertake remedial highway works to Marsh Road.

Jet Ski’s.

• The Planning Appeal to increase housing numbers at The Dottens was rejected by the Planning Inspectorate. Appeals have also been made against Planning officers’ decisions to develop on land at Lower Church Road.

Marine Police continue to monitor bathing spots. Please note that a byelaw exists and is enforced prohibiting ‘personal watercraft’ being used faster than 8 knots and in depths of less than 2 metres. Please report incidents to: www.hampshire. police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-reporta-crime Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes. The Club holds Cheese & Wine Evenings, Comedy Nights, Curry Nights, Disco Evenings, Amateur Dramatics Events, Live Music, Quiz Evenings, Race Nights, Bingo, Silent Auctions, Bridge, Cribbage, Line Dancing, Tea Dances, etc, etc. The club is available also for functions and provides catering. In addition, you can play (Indoor and Outdoor) Bowls, Pool, Darts, Football, Cricket, Petanque and there are two bars.

• For updates on energy matters, please visit: www.moneysavingexpert.com and www.uswitch.com/ Tel: 0800 688 8557. Alternatively, talk to the Footprint Trust on 01983 822282 or email: info@ footprint-trust.co.uk. • At Northwood Parish Council, I was appointed to serve as the village’s Hedgehog Friendly Councillor. • Speedwatch are seeking volunteers to join their team. If you are interested, please let me know.

Cowes Men’s Shed welcomes all, aged 18+ 25% of our members are women Please donate £1 per visit We have a carpentry workshop, hobby room, IT area, gardens with polytunnels and raised beds. Come for a chat, a cuppa or simply to look. Some members have worked in a trade for years, others have never held a tool. Some want to chat, others want to work quietly on their own. It’s a great way to get out of the home. Lonely or isolated? – Don’t be. We welcome men and women, and those who have poor social networks. If the Shed isn’t for you, you may know someone it could help. Some retire and downsize, no longer having space for tinkering. Our Shed can help people regain simple pleasures. People lose confidence. Cowes Men’s Shed understands that and welcomes all, focusing on, and targeting social isolation. Those visiting the Shed for the first time find how easy it is to talk without feeling anxious or self-conscious. Find the Shed at 25-26 Somerton Industrial Park, Newport Road, Cowes, PO31 8PA. It’s open Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. Feel uncomfortable visiting for the first time on your own? You’re not alone, many do. Be strong.

FREE MEMBERSHIP!

You can also speak to the Shed Project Leader, Adam on 01983 209734, or email him for further information on meninshedscowes@gmail.com