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Dear Readers Welcome to the June issue of Island Magazines. I can’t believe that close to half the year has gone already. I’m loving these light evenings and there is no better place to be then here on the Island, especially if the sun is shining. We have had a few really nice hot days recently, as well as a few miserable ones too, but lets hope that once summer is finally here the sun will shine every day. The Island will be getting ready for the Isle of Wight Festival in June and there will be celebrations happening across the Island to mark the occasion of the Queens 90th Birthday. There are many other events happening too and you will find details of them all in the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 8 and 9. If you are holding or know of an upcoming event please drop me an email so we can include it in the next issue. I hope you enjoy reading this months issue and catching up on all the latest news and information happening in the community. Until next month... Debbie
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Break the Cycle Community Interest Company has been set up to help and support survivors of domestic abuse to move forward with their lives now they have escaped from an abusive relationship and are living independently. Weeks, months and years afterwards, a domestic abuse survivor, although away from the violence, can still live a life mentally imprisoned by the trauma they have experienced. Many reporting a deep sense of self doubt and feelings of uselessness and insecurity about the future. When talking to men and women who would potentially take part in the program, many spoke of a need for support to forgive themselves for being victims of abuse and overcome a lack of self worth so they were able to have a better outcome in life for not only themselves but their children also. The six module programme is designed to fill the gap between agency provision and social care. While external agencies support these men and women to build external aspects of recovery, ‘Mind the Gap’ will work with the internal aspects of recovery supporting participants to not only come to terms with their experience but live a fulfilled life past the For a caring and compassionate service experience too.
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NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS By Chris Riddet
Cllr. Riddet was elected Chairman and Cllr. Jaggar, Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Planning Committee, for the coming year. POLICE MATTERS The clerk reported on the reply she had received from the Hampshire Police with regard to discontinuation of the Crime reports web page. A copy of the email had been circulated to all councillors and to PCSO Derek Howard. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner had been advised by the Partnership Board that the site did not represent value for money from the public purse and that the information on police.uk was adequate in its ability to deliver similar information for no cost. Sgt Lyth had also advised that councillors should make use of this site. However, it was noted that the information provided was at least two months out of date and therefore of little value. In the absence of any representative from the Local Neighbourhood Police team, the clerk circulated the report she had received. Particular mention was made of the following: that five crimes had been committed during the month of April, which was the same as committed during the same period, the previous year.
ie July, September and November, commencing at 6.30pm, in Northwood Primary school unless a matter of an urgent nature required a decision by councillors. PICNIC TABLE Councillors were referred to the extract from the Minutes of the meeting held late last year. This reminded that HMP Isle of Wight had been unable to produce a picnic table at that time due to the demand from the internal prison market. The clerk also reminded that the IW Council had accepted the proposal, subject to the Parish Council meeting the costs of installation and all maintenance costs in perpetuity, for however long the bench lasted. It was decided that a further order be submitted to HMP Isle of Wight for a large picnic table; A total budget of ÂŁ1,500 be agreed to cover all costs relating to the picnic table and required base.
TRANSPORT and HIGHWAY MATTERS Councillor Riddet advised that at this present time he had no transport matters to report. Cllr J Nicholson referred to the damage being incurred to newly resurfaced roads by utility companies. Particular mention was made of the recent works in Nodes Road, by Southern Electric. These had been postponed while the recent water pipe replacement works had taken place. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS In the absence of Cllr Pullen, the clerk read out However, councillors complained of the lack of the email she had received from him stating his urgency and shambolic manner in which they preference for retaining the status quo on the had been completed. The clerk was requested to submit a letter of criticism to Island Roads. frequency of meetings. Some councillors expressed the view that they felt disconnected from parishioners, suggesting that their time would be better spent in having a dialogue directly with local residents, by taking an area in turn, so to seek any unmet needs and suggestions It was agreed for a trial to be undertaken with ordinary meetings of the Parish Council taking place on the 1st Tuesday of alternative months,
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Dates for your Diary Friday 3rd June – Charity Music Quiz in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust at Newport Football Club. 7.30pm. Teams of up to 6 people and costs £2 per person entry. There will be a raffle, licensed bar with hot food available and plenty of free car parking available. Everyone welcome. Saturday 4th June – Memorial Hall, Freshwater, Photo Exhibition – When the World Came to the Isle of Wight 1970 by Ray Foulk 11am – 6pm In memory of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival at Afton and the famous public meetings at Freshwater Memorial Hall, 17 & 21 July 1970 when the festival was saved by the local community from the Island ‘big-wigs’ intent upon stopping the event. Admission Free. Organised by Medina Publishing to coincide with the launch of festival organiser Ray Foulk’s second book Tuesday 7th June – St Mary’s Church, Cowes will be celebrating the Queen’s 90th Birthday with Afternoon tea between 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Sunday 12th June Big Birthday Celebrations To celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday come along to the party on Shanklin Esplanade from 10am starting with childrens games on the beach and lunch for the children from 11 - 1pm - music will be provided by Shanklin Town Brass Band. We will then make our way to Shanklin Chine from 1 - 5pm for tea and cake and some great music all afternoon. Entrance to the Chine will be free but donations to Challenge & Adventure and Earl Mountbatten Hospice are optional. Wednesday 15th June - Rock’ n’ Roll Record Hop with DJ London Rock. 8pm – 11pm at Camp Hill Community Club, Newport, PO30 5ZA. Free entry. Contact Shavka - 07530 417179 for more information 8
Friday 17th June - Quiz, Beetle Drive and Supper 7pm in the Parish Room or St Marys’ Church, Cowes Saturday and Sunday 18th & 19th June 2016 – Shipwreck Isle at Appley Beach, Ryde. Pirates of the Caribbean Village, Stunt action sword fights, Cannon & Firearms demonstrations, Blackbeard’s market, Live pirate music, Young pirate entertainment, Plus lots more...Free Admission. Please note stalls will be available for items to be purchased. Saturday 18th June Evening fun with ‘pop up’ cinema, food stalls and much more Sunday 19th June – Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary FATHERS DAY - DADS, DONKEYS AND DOUGHNUTS – Donkey walking for dads with a doughnut for afters ! Friday 24th June - Quiz Night at The Hare and Hounds, for the RSPCA IOW Branch, now with an added cash prize, all proceeds go to Island animals. £2 per person, max of 6 per team. 8pm start. Call 01983 523446 to book your team a table. Saturday June 25th - Carisbrooke CE Primary School Vintage Summer Fayre at 2 PM - 5 PM – Wellington Road, Carisbrooke, Newport. You are warmly invited to join us at our 1920s themed vintage summer fayre to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday this year. With lots of stalls, attractions and things to do, including performances from dance groups, rides on a steam lorry, BBQ and bar, bouncy castles, you’re sure to have a fun, family day out! Sunday 26th June. Up to 9 gardens in Arreton will be open to the public to raise money for Relate and St John Ambulance on the Island. There will be plants for sale and Cream Teas. Entrance is £3 50 which gives entry to all the gardens. Pick up the Programme at the first
Dates for your Diary Sunday 26th June - Royal Isle of Wight County garden you go to, all of which will be sign posted. Parking is free. For further information Show at Northwood County Show Ground, Northwood. This is the show where cattle, call 865420 sheep, pigs and poultry come first. It’s a fantastic day out for all the family, combining Sunday 26th June - Mad Hatters Charity Tea entertainment and fun with the opportunity Party at Bembridge Youth and Community to enjoy many aspects of Island country life Centre, Steyne Road, Bembridge at 10 AM and farming. The Main Ring is the focus and 2 PM. Following the success of last years the action lasts all day. The theme this year “Ladies Vintage Garden Party”... we decided to recreate it with a twist! Join us for tea and is ‘Come and Have a Go’ and we have put together a package of non-stop entertainment, homemade cake at our Mad Hatters Tea competitions, activities to get involved with, Party... Raising funds for the Wessex and attractions taking place. Neurological Centre, The Brain Tumour Charity and “The Wight Brainy Bunch”, supporting brain tumour patients and their families/carers, here on the Island. We’re EXPERIENCED•RESPONSIBLE•RELIABLE not charging an entrance fee.... just a secret Do you need help to keep your donation of what you feel your “Tea Party” experience is worth! We are lucky enough property maintained? to be supported this year by “Cantobelle”, Gardening - regular maintenance providing entertainment throughout the and one off projects event. Unfortunately this event is adult only Storm damage repairs and not suitable for young children, but please invite a friend or two and come along and Fencing, Painting & Landscaping support us... Just pop in for a cuppa or stay a Please call Guy on 01983 532919 little longer... call 07756 296249 for more info.
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News Report from Independent Isle of Wight Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Waste. Last month, I received a large amount of calls concerning waste and recycling, and what items are intended for the new black bins and bags. Please note items listed by Amey/ IW Council as non-recyclable are:
a coastal frontage in both Cowes West and Gurnard.
In the meantime the public consultation on a draft coastal strategy for shoreline on the northern coastal strip of the Island from Freshwater Bay to East Cowes continues until Nappies/ Sanitary Products, Plasters/ dressings, 30th June 2016. For further details please visit: Bubble wrap, Animal waste, Polystyrene, Cold www.iwight.com/consultations/ where there is an online questionnaire. Alternatively, email: Ash, Cling film, Foil Pet food pouches, Blister strips from pill packets, Sweet/ crisp wrappers, coast@iow.gov.uk. Contaminated (with food/oil) recyclables Beach Replenishment. This list will get smaller, as new items can and Last month beach replenishment took place on the foreshore at Queens Road. This work was will become diverted from landfill. All other necessary due to the build-up of beach material items can and should be left in the 240 litre to the far end of Princes Green over the past 18 green bins for recycling. months. I am hopeful, that once you receive this report The IW Council and Amey will have processed The Range. I’m advised that land continues to be cleared the +3000 requests for reassessments. In and the internal fit-out the new store will the meantime I’m ever grateful for residents’ commence this month. patience and understanding during this busy period. Parking. In Worsley Road, I have received a request from Planning Applications: Place Road. Phase 1 of the development for the first 12 of a resident for double yellow lines. As I have the 86 dwellings in Place Road was advertised stated previously, I do not support this as firstly this would impact upon the two local shops last month. Following this, an information and secondly it would make parking in adjacent event took at the Isle of Wight Community roads especially Albert Road, The Avenue and Club, Park Road, Cowes. After the meeting I felt reassured by the developers who offered to Solent View Road more difficult. work in partnership during later phases of the What I do ask, to assist is for residents to park development. tight up to the kerb, to allow wide vehicles to pass. Please tell me if you feel that I have got The developer, during the event emphasised that it was in their best interests to work with this wrong! the community to ensure future housing was In Place Road, I’ve received complaints ‘done right’. concerning pavement parking. Following discussions with residents, I’m fully aware of West Wight Coastal strategy consultation. limited parking. On this matter I’m advised that Two ‘drop-in’ roadshows took take place last so long as wheelchairs, prams and mobility month in both Cowes and Yarmouth, this was scooters can pass safely enforcement agencies subject to a letter-drop to all residents with will take a pragmatic approach.
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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued With respect to Church Road, and understanding the limited parking availability, it would be helpful to know if off-road parking does exist, whether this could be used by neighbours with a parking shortfall? This is a matter I am considering consulting more widely should double yellows be the only option.
Community Notice Board. A resident has requested a community notice board for Gurnard. It is proposed that this notice board, could be free to use for residents exchanging news items. Please let me know your thoughts on this suggestion.
On both Place Road and Church Road residents have asked me to pass on consideration of neighbours when parking high sided vehicles.
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Road Resurfacing. Road resurfacing has taken place in Park Road, and is scheduled to take place between Woodvale Road and Tuttons Hill in Baring Road.
. I am currently investing options about extending the last Community Bus to serve at St Mary’s Hospital and Newport. . I have contacted Natural England regarding constraints on current and future Marine Conservation Zones. The full response can be found on mailto:paulfullercc@ blogspot.com
In addition, investigations have taken place at Shore Road to identify the local of amenities beneath the surface, and how these may impact upon the timescale to resurface the road. . BT have been requested to repair Should no issues arise, Island Roads hopes driveways and restore grass verges in Worsley resurfacing may take place in September or Road. October. Residents from Ward Avenue were advised that re-resurfacing due to take place would be postponed to later this year. Following a site meeting Island Roads reassured Cllr Banks and I that when this work is undertaken, this will be done properly at cost to Island Roads. In addition, damaged kerbing will be repaired.
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Relax and de-stress and feel the benefits of a massage Experienced in dealing with Blue Badges. conditions such as Multiple Two residents have approached me expressing Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, concern over renewing blue badges. Diabetes & Arthritis and Pregnancy Massage Subsequently, I am talking to IW Council Parking Tel: 01983 282810 Services regarding delays occurring owing to a 83 Mill Hill Road, Cowes recent increase of applications. In light of this, I have suggested that reminders are sent out earlier. Please let me know if you are suffering from similar instances.
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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox BORN 1989-90?: Can you help the Asthma and Allergy research group. They need people born in that year that were born on the Island. Travel expenses will be paid. This organisation is a superb facility, and we can help! go to www.davidhideallergyresearch. co.uk DERELICT/EMPTY HOMES: Each time I mention this I receive notification of properties that are empty. So, if you know of properties in your area then please let me know, I will do my best to chase to bring these homes on the market. Some are brand new and been empty for many years. Let me know!
of achievement, and countless accreditations to help them into work! Well done the team. (on industrial estate by Vectawarm, Newport) RECYCLE NOT THROW IT!: Once again I see so much good stuff being thrown at the Lynbottom tip! Please call the Storeroom 298679 and ask if they would be interested in your items! GIFTONNATURE.ORG.UK a good website to see our beautiful Island and its flora and fauna. COMMUNITY ACTION IW: A great online publication with SO MUCH information about almost everything!
BLOCKED SEWER PIPE: My thanks to Southern Water for coming and dealing with the issue MOTTISTONE MANOR OPEN DAY: SUN/MON on Mill Hill Rd/Newport Rd Junction by 29TH-30th May. Cemetery SO QUICKLY. I know a number of you were worried about the amount of water KIDS FUN DAY/FUNDRAISER FOR PORTABLE on the road. ULTRASOUND UNIT: At Riverside Centre, Newport, 4th June. Contact Ann on 406533 POOR RIGHTS OF WAY SIGNAGE: If you are for details. Good luck Ann! aware of signs that are looking the worse for wear, please could you get in touch. I do need MEDWAY QUEEN 50TH ANNIVERSARY precise location and if you have a camera EXHIBITION: At Cowes Library. Until 30th handy a picture. The IWC will do their best to Aug. Various opening hours. Call 823433 or replace the signs. museums@iow.gov.uk for details. WALK THE WIGHT: Well done to everyone that took part, and indeed the volunteers that help run the event. I was pleased to see so many of you at Carisbrooke Castle.
SPEED WATCH: Some of you may have noticed a number of fluorescent jackets with a large machine which shows a smiley face when people are keeping within speed limits. This is a group of volunteers who have WISE OPEN DAY: If you have not heard or received complaints from people living within attended this event I advise you to put the the area who consider there is a problem/ date in your diary! Wed: 29th June 10-6pm. danger of speeding cars. This helps to This brilliant group hold classes for our youth identify IF there really is an issue or if speed who are not always academically gifted, is a perceived problem. Thanks to those but are superb carpenters, mechanics and volunteers who give up hours of their time, designers. They come away with a real sense
What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox and the Staley family for their support of new, light weight equipment. NORTHWOOD/COWES CEMETERY: I have received numerous complaints about the cutting back and changes to the Cemetery. If you are concerned please call the Chair on: friendsofnorthwoodcemetery.org.uk or 247498 (on website) As always please contact me if you need further information on the above: lora@ onwight.net or 247177.
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