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Dear Readers Welcome to the March issue and thank you for picking up a copy. This months issue is packed with news, information, features and advertisers.

Spring is on its way and lets hope the weather improves, as at the time of writing it has turned cold again, but like most people I can cope with the cold as long as the rain stays away!!!

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Free estimates - fully insured with qualified tradesmen No job too small - over 25 yrs Unfortunately we lose an hour of well earned sleep in March as the clocks go forward the experience - Islandwide coverage last Sunday of the month, this being the 26th but on the other hand we will start to see the lighter evenings which is always something to be cheerful about.

There is plenty happening across the Island in March and you will find the ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 18 & 19. If you are holding an event in April please let us know the details so we can include it in the next issue and don’t forget the 26th March is also Mothering Sunday, I hope you enjoy this issue and look forward to catching up with you next month.

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Freshen up for Spring Is your decor looking a bit tired and drab?

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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox MEDINA ESTUARY: The Department for community and Local Government have awarded the IW finance to establish a Coastal Community Team.

GRANTS £3K- £16K: IW Foundation Grant from Island Roads is looking for new applications. please email: IWFoundation@ islandroads.com for further details.

Closing date 12noon 5th May! Good luck.

I am sure many of you will have something you would like noted . Please contact Graham Biss on 296244 or graham.biss@ naturalenterpise.co.uk or complete their survey on: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ P8GJ5QY - I’ve already done mine! Well done to the team. Your input is vital, please take the time to do this!

BELLEVUE ROAD: I have been asked by a resident to consider requesting a one way restriction from the Mill Hill to Victoria junction. What are your thoughts please? Would be good to get a few of my constituents along that road to give me their thoughts please!

THE TIP: New permits will be issued for commercial users to be able to use their work vans for their personal rubbish.

Contact Amey for further details.

DOG POO: Once again the few are spoiling for many. PLEASE watch where you dog goes when off lead, and remember to be more vigilant when dark in the morning and at night. I was scraping poo off the pavement the other day before the children came out of school and walked through it; I saw mums with prams and just couldn’t not pick it up.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES: You are now charged by BT should you wish to have an up to date one (apparently). I must say, I kept mine from years ago, when Wight Cable first came across and so many people moved over. Hopefully a number of you have kept yours to stop you from incurring a fee!

BANKS CLOSING: The Town Council have written and been in talks over the banks closing. We are doing what we can. It is hopeful the post office will have a permanent address shortly...!!

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MARINE CONSERVATION ZONE UPDATE: Riverside, Newport. 2-7pm Wednesday 22nd March.

COWES SEA CADET UNIT T.S. OSBORNE: Volunteers needed for committee, fundraising, and staffing. Please contact the unit on: 289880 PRIVATE LANDLORDS: Amey waste contractors are happy to meet up with private landlords to assist with waste collection issues at their premises. please contact them direct.

YORK STREET RESIDENTS PERMITS: Can you let me know if this is something you wish me to progress please?

DRAINS: I have recently contacted Island Roads about a number of drains that were blocked on the main highway, just outside of cemetery on the main Newport Rd and on Pallance Road. My sincere thanks for the prompt response by Island roads to clear them.

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Swanning Around This month’s front cover picture was taken by Martin Lane a keen amateur photographer and ornithologist.

Martin was born in Brading and now lives in Ryde and he spent a lot of his earlier years at Brading Marshes capturing the wonderful wildlife that the Island is renowned for.

He once filmed a cuckoo in the nest being fed by reed warblers which became quite a sensation and was used as part of an educational programme within local schools.

This picture was taken at the Canoe Lake in Ryde and Martin has truly captured the beauty and grace of this swan as she gently glides through the water on her way to join her companions on the side of the bank.

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Local animal lover and knitter Samantha English needs your help in her mammoth task of supplying blankets to animals in need.

She is collecting 6 inch squares or 12/18 inch strips from enthusiastic knitters or crotcheters across the Island which she will sew together into blankets to be sent to animal charities across the UK including ones on the Island.

If you are a dab hand with a pair of knitting needles or a crotchet hook and have bits of wool that need using up then please consider helping these rewarding charities. The needy animals aren’t worried about colours or patterns but are just grateful for every square you can do for them.

Samantha has set up a Facebook page in which you can contact her to donate squares and strips or you can email her at blanketsofanimals@ gmail.com and she will be able to tell you were to drop them off.

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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 Consultations - The IW Community Safety Partnership would like to know your thoughts about local crime priorities and seeks views to identify priorities for the Community Safety Strategic Plan 2017-18. For details, please visit:

· To consider 3 year funding and sponsorship of Crossing patrol (and body warn video) at Park Road.

Car Parking - My grateful thanks to parents, teachers and governors who spoke myself, Cllr Banks and Cllr Taylor when we visited Cowes and Gurnard Primary Schools last month.

With the support of both Gurnard Parish Council and Cowes Town Council highlighting changes to parking orders.

I understand complaints have been received concerning vehicles being parked on the bus stop outside Bucklers View, in Worsley Road.

This is also an issue for residents experiencing problems getting off and on the Community Bus.

· To further support Gurnard Parish Council proposals for Traffic restrictions at the Church Road junction, Worsley Road and realignment www.iwight.com/news/Have-your-say-onof TRO’s in place at the junction with the Little crime-and-disorder. The survey continues until Gloster at Marsh Road.

20th March 2017.

At Glen Place, I continue to monitor parking The Range - The Range has confirmed that and safety at the junction with Worsley Road. their new store at Place Road will open on On this, I am advised that the parking of vans Friday 14th April will reduce over the coming weeks.

Recommendations supported by Cowes Town Council in February, are as follows: · Removal of Restrictions for School Buses in Crossfield Avenue and Baring Road. · In Crossfield Avenue and at the junction with Churchill Road request a No Parking restriction (12-1pm) to prevent commuter parking. · To support Gurnard Parish Council’s proposals for ‘No Loading’ Restrictions in Woodvale Road. · To request a Red Route Stopping Control between the junction of Woodvale Road and Curtlemead, Baring Road. · To request a formal 20mph speed restrictions in Park Road, Crossfield Avenue 12

Cowes Post Office and Banks - Thank you, to residents who have contacted me with their support. On this subject, I am awaiting an update from Lloyds, HSBC and the MP on precise details of future alternative provision.

Once I receive feedback, I will report this on my website.

Bird Poo - Residents from The Avenue, Tilbury Road and Albert Road have asked me to plea to neighbours when feeding birds, to please avoid feeding large Gulls who are insistent on ‘decorating’ clean washing…(!)

Elections - Before myself and other election candidates come door knocking in the coming weeks, make sure that you’re registered to vote following recent changes. For details, please visit: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

Please note the very last date register as an elector will be 13th April 2017.

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller Defibrillators - I’ve been asked to find out if there are businesses or groups in Gurnard which would support the location and access to a defibrillator. If so, please let me know!

There are currently defibrillators at The Woodvale, the IW Community Club, Cowes Football Club, Cowes Enterprise College and Northwood House.

New homes, Place Road - Congratulations to both Deauville Twinning Association and to Claudia Summers and Rufus Darroch from Lanes End School who made suggestions for the new roads for the new development off Place Road. Prizes will be awarded at Gurnard’s Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 26th April.

Both the developer and Island Roads have supported the roads being named Deauville Avenue, Cordelia Crescent (named after a Dunkirk landings little ship) and Sunset Drive.

Isle of Wight Council - At Full Council last month the Council appointed a new leadership, and I swapped roles as an Executive Member to holding the Chairmanship of the Council’s Scrutiny Committee. In this role, my responsibilities will include acting as a critical friend to the IW Council and other service providers and scrutinising work of the Council’s new Executive.

Isle of Wight Council Budget - Details of the IW Council’s budget (and my usual narrative!) can be found on paulfullercc.blogspot.com.

Gurnard Pines - In the last few months, I’ve received a concerns over the current use of Gurnard Pines.

From the perspective of the Planning Department Gurnard Pines is defined as being a Holiday (or Tourism) site. This is unlikely to

change, given its position as one of the Island’s Principal Holiday sites. Should permission be sought to alter the Pines’ change of use from Holiday use to residential, this could have an adverse impact and set a precedent for parks elsewhere on the Island.

Although it’s accepted that conditions allow for limited residential use, there is a need for the Council’s Planning and Housing teams to fully understand the Pines’ status and where appropriate provide support.

Coastal Defences - I continue to be approached by residents seeking support to protect sea defences between Cowes and Gurnard Luck. Although the IW Council promotes self-help, there are substantial constraints and hurdles to cross which may act as deterrents. For this reason, it is very helpful to have open dialogue to ensure both residents, landowners and neighbours are fully appraised

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Isle of Memories by Jo Cooper I was born and bred in Binstead, and attended the convent in Ryde but left the Island at the age of 18 seeking the illusive streets that were paved with gold in London.

I stayed there for 47 years, and in this time I married a London Policeman, had 2 children and became a swimming teacher and tutor.

Contact Wendy on 07745 451899 for more info

Do you want to lose weight • without feeling hungry • and still eat real, delicious food • with a caring and supportive group to help you?

With Slimming World you can!

Come along to Gurnard Primary School Upon my return to the Island, I was seeking on Monday evenings at a new challenge. My late father was an amateur photographer and during my 5.30pm or 7.30pm childhood he took plenty of pictures, processing them in the loft at our house in Binstead. I love these photographs, they are full of lovely For a caring and compassionate service memories.

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I decided that I needed to write about them so my children and grandchildren could understand the fun I had as a child growing up on the Isle of Wight. There were so many. The task was daunting.

I don’t remember when I decided to put them into a book, but that is what I have done. I saw within each photo a story from my past and now my book is finally complete and aptly named, Isle of Memories.

You can purchase a copy of the book, priced at £10 by contacting Jo Cooper on 567874, or go to the Isle of Wight County Press, Ryde Book Shop, Framers, Ryde Historical Society, Isle of Wight Traders in Newport or Amazon.

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Active Kids returns to Sainsbury’s Newport & West Cowes Stores, Freshwater, Ryde and Sandown Active Kids is back at Sainsbury’s Newport & West Cowes Store, Ryde, Freshwater & Sandown Convenience Stores. Customers can collect vouchers in store until 2 May to help registered schools, groups and clubs across the area get sports and cooking equipment and experiences.

Customers receive one voucher for every £10 they spend in supermarkets and one voucher for every £5 they spend in convenience stores.

Since the scheme launched in 2005, over £170 million worth of equipment and experiences has been handed over to registered schools, groups and clubs across the UK.

Island Dental Services New patients always welcome at our friendly private clinic

Snoring/Apnoea Problem?

We can help Call 291423

The voucher collection scheme, which is now www.islanddentalservices.com in its thirteenth year, is supported by triple 34 Castle Street, East Cowes Paralympic gold medal-winner Ellie Simmonds, world record breaking sprinter Jonnie Peacock, Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge and England women’s football player, Lucy Bronze. The four ambassadors are committed to encouraging children to eat well, move well and live well.

To tie in with the launch of the scheme, Sainsbury’s polled 2,000 11-14 year olds to find out more about their attitudes towards health, nutrition and fitness, and the findings revealed that 84% of young people do believe that being healthy is important.

Over the years the Active Kids scheme has grown and expanded to help inspire healthy eating for children and includes items of cooking equipment to get them (Photo: Active Kids ambassadors Daniel Sturridge, Ellie Simmonds, Jonnie involved. There is also a range of Peacock and Lucy Bronze) free Cooking and Nutrition Toolkits – endorsed by the British Nutrition Foundation, which are available to teachers to help children learn about a balanced diet.

For more information on the Active Kids scheme please visit www.activekids.sainsburys.co.uk

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Dates for your Diary Every Monday – Melodic Choir at Newport C of E Primary School. 7pm -9pm if you enjoy singing come along and join our choir. No experience needed and no auditions. In aid of local charities. Contact Kay on 07956 14991 for more details.

Thursday 2nd March – “Ollies Next Step” Quiz Night at the Folly Inn, East Cowes at 8pm to raise funds in aid of a young Cerebral Palsey sufferer to have an operation to help enable him to walk Thursday 2nd March - The Elderberries at the John Cheverton Centre of Earl Mountbatten hospice from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

If you enjoy the sounds of the 60s, then this is a show not to be missed! Sit back and relax as this talented vocal group take you back to the fab 50s and swinging 60s with some truly timeless classics. Tickets cost just £10, and include a glass of wine and a selection of delicious canapés.

Sunday 5th March – Humour4Tumours Comedy Night at Ryde First Station. Joining us will be 4 of The London Comedy Store’s best acts, along with the Islands best compere and entertainer Simon Howard. Tickets £13.50 per person. Over 18’s only. Tickets available direct from Mark Grimes at Ryde Fire Station or via the website www.thewightbrainybunch.org.uk/product/ humour4tumours-tickets

11:30 AM at YMCA Isle of Wight, The Chapel, Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin.

Members £2 – Non members £3. Adults only Wednesday 8th March - Stroke Cafe at The Lifeboat, Britannia Way, East Cowes 2pm – 4pm. Are you a Stroke survivor? Do you care for someone with a stroke? Join us for a chat and meet with others from The Isle Of Wight Stroke Club and Stroke Association. Free entry Saturday 11th March – Table Top Sale at Cowes Methodist Church from 11am – 2pm. Profits shared between Alzheimer café and Cowes W.I. Tables £5 booked on 07958802708 Saturday 11th March – New to you Sale in Aid of Kissypuppy 10am – 12 noon at Ryde School with Upper Chine, 7 Queens Road, Ryde. Good quality childrens items from newborn to 7 years. Clothes, equipment and toys.

Sunday 12th March – Earl Mountbatten Hospice Spring Fayre – 10am – 4pm Wednesday 15th March - Northwood Community Partnership 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

Friday 17th March - Paddy and Murphy’s St Patrick’s Day General Knowledge Quiz Night at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Monday 6th March - Isle of Wight Family Road, Newport from 7.30pm – 10.30pm. £2 History Society open meeting. “The Changing per person and 4 people per team. Booking is Face of the Isle of Wight” a talk by Brian essential. All money raised will be in aid of The Greening at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR. Doors open

7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes.

Saturday 18th March - Ryde Lions Easter craft Admission:- members of the Isle of Wight FHS Fayre at the Masonic Hall, John Street, Ryde £1; non-members £2. Everyone welcome from 10am – 3pm. Free Admission, tombola, various crafts stalls, tea, coffee, cakes and Wednesday 8th March - Arts & Craft Group bacon rolls.

- Baking and Decorating Biscuits 10 AM to 18

Dates for your Diary Sunday 19th March – Mad Hatters Sponsored Walk in aid of Friends of the Animals. Starts at 1pm from Shide to Blackwater in Newport.

Free parking at Thompsons Shide Tree. Pick up sponsor form from 17a Riverway, Newport or go to website www.friendsoftheanimals.co.uk or call 522511. Raising funds for local animals Sunday 26th March – It’s all about Mum at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Special, walk, groom and cream tea package for mum will be available. Do something different for Mothering Sunday. Book an activity in advance on 852693

If you would like to receive an electronic version of the magazine in your email inbox each month email cowesmagazine@gmail.com and type in the word SUBSCRIBE

Saturday 1st April – Guide Dog for the Blind Fund Raising event at Newport Parish Centre, Town Lane from 10am – 2pm. Live music, cafe, arts & crafts. Something for everyone.

Entry by donation

Community Spirited Giving the warmth & care of a family, with the trust and support of a friend...

We offer a range of care services to support people in their own homes.

We are CQC registered and can provide all aspects of personal care, from 1 hour visits to a sit in service, sleep ins, wakeful nights and live in care.

We offer a comprehensive home help and support service including our handyman service for small to medium jobs and we also provide 1 to 1 activity sessions to people who are living with dementia, at home and in care homes.

Call (01983) 296592 or 07747 046 202

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‘Creating Memories’

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(whilst allowing time out for carers)

Every Monday from 10am - 6pm at Parkside Pavilion, East Cowes. Lunch, tea, refreshments & activities will be included throughout the day.

A place that understands the pressures of everyday life - an organisation that wants to help carers and their loved one Call Jane on 296592 for more details & prices

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