Island Magazines June 2020 Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood Area by Island Magazines

June 2020 Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood Area

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Hello and welcome to the June issue of Island Magazines. We are still in lockdown, but restrictions are lifting gradually, and we are free to spend more time outdoors exercising while enjoying the beach, countryside and parks etc. but we must stick to the 2 metre social distancing rule. Times are hard for many at the moment, especially charities, and on page 20 you will find how you can help the Isle of Wight Cats Protection and their fluffy little guests. There are so many ways in which you can help. To keep your mind active take time out and enjoy our puzzle section on pages 16, 17 and 18 and find the answers to last month’s puzzles. Since being on lockdown I have been baking more than normal and one of my favourite guilty pleasures is ginger biscuits. Forget shop brought as these are so easy to make and they taste amazing - see the recipe on page 12 and please feel free to email me how you got on and some pictures. This month’s front cover picture really caught my attention and you can find more details on page 5. Inside you will find the usual news reports from local Councillors, features and articles and of course some great advertisers who are offering a wide range of services. I hope you all have a great month and although this issue is online only, the July issue will be back in print and available to collect from distributors across the island. Take care and stay safe.

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Is it safe to come out yet? This month’s front cover star will bring a smile to your face, just like it did to me. I think there are many captions that could fit this photo but I feel that if cows could talk and with nothing but the Coronavirus being in the news they would just want to know ‘Is it safe to come out yet?’ This great shot was taken by Gemma Hobbins who was out on some daily exercise around Newbridge and she just happened to glance up and saw this cute face looking back at her. Thankfully, Gemma was quick enough to grab her camera and get a shot as she flew by on her bike. Gemma classes herself as a beginner photographer but she already has some great shots under her belt and she very kindly shares them in photo and nature groups on Facebook and has a good following on Instagram. When Gemma isn’t working, she is always keen to explore the Island either on her bike or longs walk with the family. It is becoming a great passion of hers and she never leaves home without her camera. A big thank you to Gemma for allowing us to use her wonderful photo on the front cover as I am sure it will brighten up the day of many readers.

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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox MY MANTRA: ‘Personal Responsibility’ - Common Sense when going out. Two metre social distancing ‘where possible’; keep washing hands! FACE MASKS: Many of you will be grateful for our raft of local stitchers who are keeping us safer by providing us with masks. I really am, Mary and Jean! x TOILETS: A number of people (particularly couriers) have requested that toilets be made available. We took the decision to re-open Cowes toilets and have received a number of calls ‘relieved’ that they are open again. Personal responsibility when using them, and common sense! CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU: As money becomes more tight, the CAB are holding more online consultations. Are you struggling by not being able to see someone from CAB face to face? Let me know and I can feed back. PLEASE don’t bury the debt - you will feel better once you have got help and support. COWES PLACE PLAN: This is a vital piece of work which would have been done in workshops; if you think anything of our town PLEASE take the time to complete the survey. www.arc-consulting. co.uk or https://arc-consulting.co.uk/cnplace-plan/ MANY thanks! GPS - DENTISTS - HOSPITAL: I have raised a number of questions over the reopening for appointments on all. I await to hear from NHS and CCG! will keep you posted. 6

FUNERALS: The IWC can now provide Live Streaming from funerals at the crematorium. This enables people to still feel part of the service. Maximum number of 10 people are currently permitted - immediate family. I have asked if we could stand on the lawns etc, but was told by the MP ‘NO, not allowed to break national guidelines on funerals and gatherings’. MAINLAND VISITORS: Still receiving complaints over peoples hearsay and perception that we are being swamped with mainland visitors. MP Bob Seeley will personally report people if you would like to get in touch. POLICE: Still receiving reports that people are struggling with reporting crime and getting police to attend. I am reliably informed the quickest way to get a response is online. www.hampshire.police.uk RELUCTANT GARDENER: Not sure about you, but I have become a very reluctant gardener during this time of isolation. However, after quite literally blood, sweat, painful joints I can now enjoy the fruits of the work. How have you all coped?? SCHOOL REOPENING: An awful lot of concern here. Especially grandparents. They have not seen their grandchildren in months, and yet they are the one supposed to drop off and pick up on school runs??? This has been raised a couple of times with the MP. The main concern is reception years - grandparents would rather the children wait until September. What are your thoughts...? continued over the page

What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox KEEPING IN TOUCH: Don’t forget many people suffering at not being able to meet and interact. I was very heartened when I saw so many neighbours, whilst out walking dogs during the clap for key workers on Thursday, I am sure everyone felt better for the chat. If you can afford it, “An excellent team please call friends and oﬀering an neighbours. invaluable service”

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Refresh and Update Painting and decorating isn’t just a job to Simon MAC… since first starting in 1980 Simon has come to realise that it is in his blood and this is clearly shown in the high standard finish of his work. His services have been used in private houses, commercial shops, B&B’s, property management companies, estate agents, village halls and even a Dutch barge moored in Bembridge. Simon believes in treating each home or business that he works in with respect, as if it was his own home and believes that preparation is vital, so with all woodwork and walls he always ensures he washes them down using sugar-soap, and all exterior masonry is soft washed by local business, Newgents. No job is too big or small and Simon has many returning customers and here is what a few of them have said about him “Simon is one of the most trustworthy and courteous tradesmen we have dealt with” “He is a quality tradesman who is very reliable and can be counted on to quote for work and give a date when it can be done. He is cheerful and a good communicator, always letting us know what’s going on” “The finished work was excellent, neat and tidy and with great attention to detail and finished on time” “Simon’s work is consistently of a very high standard. He is reliable, polite and courteous. In fact, we would be very reluctant to use another decorator” continued over the page

Simon offers free estimates and has a detailed portfolio of his work along with customer references. He takes great pride in his work and only ever use trade paints, fully endorsing the advice and choice of brands from Brewers Decorators Centre in Newport. He has full public liability insurance and you can follow Simon MAC Painting and Decorating on Facebook for more photos of completed work. If you have a painting or wallpapering project that you are considering, please give Simon a call on 07769 967140 and please see his main advert below.

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Life Before Lockdown!! I am at the stage where I refer to my life ‘before lockdown’ and life ‘during lockdown’… and I am shocked by the changes I have automatically made Let’s go back to ‘life before lockdown’ for a minute - I went about life at quite a fast pace, everything I tackled was at 100mph. My life back then was very structured, planned and did not really have much room for change. I thrived on being busy, running around, completing multiple tasks kept me going, made me feel alive. I didn’t have time to sit down quietly for a cup of coffee, I even found it hard to sit and watch thirty minutes of TV. Basically, I couldn’t sit still, and I couldn’t entertain myself and I found my own company rather boring!!! Added to this I was a terrible worrier, I worried about everything, I worried about things that didn’t need worrying about. Now let’s go back to the 23rd March and Boris’ announcement which immediately sent me (and nearly everyone else) into a state of panic. The first thought I had was what am I going to do for 12 weeks, then I thought about not having an income and then my biggest fear was worrying I was going to catch the virus. I lived in a panic fuelled shell for a little while and I was no longer in control of my own life, or rather that is what I thought!! The first couple of weeks of staying home and worrying about everything were hard and I knew I couldn’t go on like this so something had to change. I remembered something that my friend kept telling me which I had never fully been able to take onboard before. She said “worrying doesn’t actually solve anything, it won’t change the outcome and some things in life just can’t be controlled or changed so why waste your time” (thank you Maggie for these wise words). I thought about this and yes Maggie was right, I needed to ease up and at least try and enjoy the journey as I couldn’t change anything the Government had decided and worrying about the virus wasn’t going to stop it in its tracks. Fast forward 8 weeks and I am still at home. I now potter, I have started growing my own vegetables, planting flowers, baking, and I even sit in the garden and just watch the world go by. I plan meals, and I make time for a coffee and don’t mind sitting quietly, I’ve even found that my own company isn’t as bad as I thought, in fact when I talk to myself I sometimes say some funny things!!! My life has slowed down, and I am a lot less stressed. The only structure to my day is I always get dressed and put on all my make-up. I can while away many hours without actually doing anything… It’s a surreal life we are living in at the moment but myself like thousands of others are getting through it hour by hour, day by day. I’m looking forward to life after ‘lockdown’ and I plan to take my new skills with me and choose to live life at a slower pace and I might even stop and smell the roses. There are different paths to take in life and I was on the rough, pot holed road but now I’m ready to travel down the newly resurfaced road where I can admire the scenery at the same time. At least I feel I can take something positive from this pandemic.

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Rustic Ginger Biscuits I call these rustic as there is no piping or cutters used and will therefore all be slightly different and you can make them as big or as small as you like. You can easily increase or decrease the quantity of ground ginger used depending on personal taste. The recipe uses 2 teaspoons, but I normally use 3 and a bit as I do like a strong ginger flavour. Ingredients 113g soft brown/golden sugar 100g butter or margarine 2 tablespoons of golden syrup 2 teaspoons of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda 227g self raising flour Heat oven to 190Â°C. In a saucepan gently stir and warm the butter, syrup and sugar until butter is melted and well mixed. Remove from the heat. Sieve together flour, bicarbonate of soda and ginger and stir into the melted butter, syrup and sugar mix. Form into a soft dough. Place small balls (about 1 teaspoon of mix) onto a greased baking tray. About 12 per tray and flatten slightly. They flatten and spread during baking. Bake for 12 minutes or until the colour is right for ginger biscuits and the top looks slightly rough. Remove from oven and cool slightly on the tray then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy with a nice cup of teaâ&#x20AC;Ś.

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 45 Oxford Street, Northwood, PO31 8PT. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Coronavirus Lockdown From this month, it seems likely that the lockdown will be relaxed. This of course will be dependent upon Covid-19 cases falling. Up to date information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus and https://www.iow.gov.uk/council/ OtherServices/Public-Health-CoronavirusCOVID-19/Advice1 Until then, the Isle of Wight Coronavirus Support Helpline remains open, with support available 9am-5pm, 7 days a week on 01983 823600.

items except general ‘black bag’ waste (i.e. nappies, sanitary waste and cigarette butts etc), which people should continue to put out as part of their kerbside collection. • Second Homes - Since March, I have received a number of calls concerning visitors to the Island. On this, the police have investigated and have advised that the individuals have kept within the scope of Government guidelines, so no further action was necessary. Environmental Issues

A very big thank you to the key workers, volunteers and the many businesses that have gone above and beyond the call of duty during the pandemic. Particular thanks locally to Nisa (Gurnard), Rashley’s (Cowes) and Northwood Stores who served as a lifeline during the lockdown.

• Tools. Noisy ones - Panel Beating, Angle Grinders, Electric Saws are more popular than ever, with the amount of DIY-ing taking place. If you are planning a big job that will be noisy please let your neighbours know in advance. A short note is often welcomed by those living nearby.

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• Barking Dogs - With the summer fast approaching, I am starting to receive calls from neighbours concerning barking dogs. If you are away from your pets for long periods, please consider neighbours who can find this distressing.

Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) - As from 25th May, Islanders are now able to take more items to the HWRC’s for recycling, but trips must still be essential. Vans, trailers and pickup trucks can access the sites, with the appropriate permits. In order to maintain social distancing measures, protecting residents and staff, entry to the sites is by pre-booked appointment only. Visit www.iwight.com/ hwrcbooking to book a slot. The recycling sites will accept all the usual

• Garden Bonfires - I continue to receive complaints concerning garden bonfires. If you have no other choice than to have a bonfire, please ensure this is supervised with caution taken to ensure those living within dips and valleys nearby are not affected. • Jet Ski’s - Residents have complained to me about Jet Ski’s being used in Gurnard continued over the page

News report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued Bay. These have been reported to the police, who I’ve asked to take action. Please note, locally there is a bye-law prohibiting Jet Ski’s being used faster than 8 knots and within depths of less than 2 metres. The police ask that incidents are reported to: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/ report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ Planning Applications • Westview Road - Following feedback from Gurnard Parish Council and residents a downscaled re-advertised application on the Barn site at the far end of Westview Road off Rew Street has been made.

ongoing drainage issues. With delays being caused by Coronavirus restrictions, the procurement of contractors for this and other Southern Housing schemes I personally feel the prospect of commencement before 2021 is unlikely. • Shore Path - A proposal to replace a holiday chalet at the far end of Shore Path has been considered by Planners. In response to previous damage caused by construction traffic to the sea wall, I’ve requested an additional condition to protect this important sea defence and link to the beach. Also this month.

• SailGP 2020 has been postponed in light of Covid-19. Organisers advise the event will return in 2021. • Dog Bins have been requested for Baring Road. This has been referred to Cowes Town Council given Island Roads could not provide these. Given the level of downscaling, I am • Annual Reports were delivered to advised that the initial call-in request is no Cowes West & Gurnard residents. Please longer sustainable. let me know if you’ve not received your report. • The Green - Last year a Planning Application was approved for two dwellings • I’ve sought advice on better use of highway space to allow safe cycling and on The Green, off Crossfield Avenue. walking and discussed suggestions with Disappointingly this application did not Cowes Town Council and have requested have any car parking associated. support from the IW Council in light of the release of Government Grants for I have been approached to ask that schemes. Highways Officers look at this, and • I have been liaising with Southern a request made to ‘stop-up’ the road. Vectis concerning bus capacity on routes. Although there are several options, I am • A big thank you to volunteers who are attempting to find a means of resolving repairing the pond in Mornington Wood. matters. • Support has been provided to protect an • Bucklers View - The extension to Bucklers Oak Tree from being felled in Gurnard. View has been further delayed, due to 15 Although this application is still causing concerns following its original approval under prior approval rules, requests have been requested for conditions to be added should planners support the scheme.

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Please Help... Kitten Food and Litter Appeal Five weeks ago in the middle of lockdown staff at the Isle of Wight Cat’s Protection arrived at the centre to find seven kittens without a mother in a cardboard box in the carpark. They were all very underweight and were only around four weeks old. The smallest weighed only 306g. The centre staff took them home and have been hand rearing them. It was an up and down journey as the littlest suffered from dehydration and she very nearly didn’t make it. She needed hourly feeds but she pulled through. Today, they are now all fluffy, bouncy and lively eight week old kittens!! Tearing about the house playing. They are all eating kitten food and are all using their litter trays which is amazing. Of course, this means that the centre are getting through a lot of kitten food and litter. Combined with all the other kittens in foster they are currently dishing out a staggering 68 meals a day to ensure these little fluffballs have full bellies and never feel hungry Please, please help them by donating kitten food and litter or money donations. They have a drop off point outside their main gate which is monitored and for those that can’t get out to the centre they also have an updated amazon wish list if you would like to donate that way: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/4Q6UKAO2H7GN or donate via justgiving.com/campaign/IsleofWightAdoptionCentre These and other kittens and cats will be up for adoption shortly so don’t forget to check out their website www.isleofwight.cats.org.uk during June. They will be operating a hands free homing process within strict Covid-19 guidelines.

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