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Catching Our Breath By Jessica Garbett Yoga Therapist – Yinspire Yoga Therapy “I’ve been so busy, I just need to catch my breath” How often do we find ourselves saying that or something similar? We live in a society which is increasingly always on, competitive and demanding – even on our quiet Island. Our nervous system hasn’t evolved to handle this pace of life – our threat response system treats the sound of a text message the same way as the roar of an attacking animal, and respond to someone cutting in on us at the traffic lights the same way as a threat on our life.

This sense of “always on” can become overwhelming and leave us tired and stressed, maybe depressed or anxious. Into this melee comes our breath – pausing for a few moments and noticing how we are breathing, slowing our breath down and bringing it down from our ribs to our belly, gives us that precious time to literally “catch our breath” and regulate our responses to life around us. As a Yoga Therapist much of my work comes down to teaching simple breath practices to support the nervous system. Used for 20 minutes or so a day these are proven to improve the resilience and functioning of our nervous system, and improve our emotional health (Benson, Relaxation Response 1975). If you struggle with issues like Chronic Pain, IBS, Back Pain, or Stress, Anxiety and Depression, then Yoga Therapy may well be able to help – visit www.isleofwightyogatherapy.co.uk to learn more.

Spring is just around the corner... although the island has taken a battering recently with storm Ciara and storm Dennis the temperatures have been very mild up to this point. For weeks now there have been signs of Spring with daffodils and crocus already in bloom in gardens and hedges. Mothering Sunday is on the 22nd March and don’t forget the clocks always change on the last weekend of March, so this year, that falls on Sunday 29th. With the warmer weather coming soon seasonal businesses will soon be opening their doors to locals and visitors. The island will start coming alive with local events. Our ‘Dates for you Diary’ section on pages 8, 9 and 10 will keep you busy and there is something for everyone including regular community events or one-off social engagements.

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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. • Albert Road - Following feedback, requests to reverse Planning officers decision to convert the site of the former bungalow to 4 flats at 28 was unsuccessful.

to ensure visibility splays and access to pedestrians *by way of the condition refuge) is improved. Meanwhile, at Gurnard Pines action has been taken suggesting removal of a shed constructed in the grounds of the Because an existing approval for two semi- In2Action Bungalow. detached properties had been approved myself and residents were restricted in Telephone Boxes Removal our arguments to challenge proposals at Consultation took place concerning Planning Committee phone boxes. This is due to lack of use which decreased by 90% in the last 10 Grounds used included lack of parking and years. In respect to the remaining call its impact, over development of the site boxes locally the phonebox opposite and how this would impact on neighbours the Woodvale had 34 calls made, whilst and finally how the developments design Solent View Road had 5 calls made last fitted with the character of the road. year. It is intended for BT to remove both. My grateful thanks to Sharon and Jonathan who with me addressed the Committee. Many thanks also to those residents who provided support and evidence to the Committee. • Bucklers View - I am working with Southern Housing to arrange a meeting with an update on proposals to extend Bucklers View. From my perspective, I continue to raise concerns over how construction traffic will be managed throughout this development. • Baring Road - A letter drop to residents took place concerning proposals to build 6 dwellings on fields between the Farm Bungalow and Greenacres in Baring Road. Because of the impact this will have closing the green gap between Cowes and Gurnard, I intend calling in this application if officers intend approving proposals. Planning Enforcement - Action is now being enforced at The Range, Place Road

Sail GP - A first meeting with local residents of Cliff Road, Mornington Mews, Mornington Road and Queens Road took place in February. It is intended that this year there will not be a grandstand which caused concerns with residents of Queens Road last year. The other major area of concern from last year was highway management and access to Cliff Road. These issues are being discussed, and will be considered for this year’s event. School Parking - Following incidents of dangerous parking outside Gurnard Primary School, it now seems likely further action will be pursued following complaints made. In Crossfield Avenue highways officers are considering solutions to problems highlighted by residents, the school and school bus operators. continued over the page

News report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued Green Garden Waste - If you have not already added your details to the waiting list for the Green Garden Waste subscription service, and wish to do so you can sign up to the waiting list here: https://bit.ly/2QAbOKQ. By subscribing to the Waste & Environment e-newsletter, you can also subscribe to other IW Council e-newsletters Rolls Hill Road - Since last month, a further traffic incident occurred in Rolls Hill Road. Speaking to residents this is due to a minority of motorists not driving with care or attention. In light of this both Island Roads and the police are fully aware of resident’s concerns. Pedestrian Refuge, Place Road - The battle for The Range Refuge, has moved up a gear. Planning Enforcement are now dealing with this following promises not being actioned. In addition, Planners are also taking action on the poor vehicular access from the site, which again was conditioned with the original approval over 2 years ago. Powered Transporters - I’ve been asked to report about Powered Transporters (i.e Escooters, segways, hoverboards, Go-Peds and U-Wheels), following the fact that these devices are not lawful on any public right of way, cycle track, public pavements and roads under the Highways Act. For details on this please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/poweredtransporters. Lego Challenge, Cowes Enterprise College - Last month, I attended a special presentation in advance of Cowes Enterprise College’s entry to the Isle of Wight First Lego League, where I’m advised the college won the Best Robot Performance, and was pipped by Porchester School as champions. Charged Seafront Parking - Within the IW Council’s Budget for next year, the administration are intending to extend charges to park on the seafront from Cowes to Gurnard. It goes without saying that I will be fighting these proposals, and value residents views on this. 5

Mad as a March Hare When looking for inspiration for this month’s front cover, I immediately thought of the saying ‘Mad as a March Hare’ and it was only natural that my first thoughts turned to local ‘Hare Whisperer’ Nick Edwards to use one of his many amazing hare photos. Amongst the hundreds he has taken this one caught my eye and shows the beauty of these wonderful animals.

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Whilst Nick has continued to spend large amounts of his time photographing his favourite fast-moving subject over the last year, he has enjoyed other wildlife and local event photography, including photographing for RNLI media, as part of his station officer role at Cowes Lifeboat. In addition, last autumn, he was awarded the title “Photographer of the Year” by the Royal Society of Biology, had his work included in ten International photo exhibitions around the world and was a contributor to two photo books. One of these books is the local large format “Wight Book”, which has a related photo exhibition featuring the work of all the local photographers involved in the charity-benefitting book project, including Nick, currently showing at the Julia Margaret-Cameron Museum of Photography at Dimbola Lodge, Freshwater Bay (29th Feb – early April). Nick’s website www.wightseen.co.uk is home to his collection of pictures of varied subjects captured here on our beautiful Island. His prints are also available to purchase via Available Light Gallery in St Thomas Square, Newport. 6

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Friday 6th March - Coffee Morning with a Theme between 10.30 and 12.30. Hosted by the Friends of Northwood Cemetery in the West Chapel at Northwood Cemetery. Hot and Cold Drinks plus Biscuits. Free of charge but Donations welcome. Theme for March is Books and DVDs. Prices start at 50p! All welcome. Any enquiries call Tony on 295807 Friday 6th March - The Music Playhouse at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. 2:30pm to 4pm. Live vocals and musicians. Song sheets provided for Vintage Romantic and nostalgic Love Ballad numbers. Tea/ coffee and biscuits interlude. Free event - donations welcome. Organised by Dale Sloan (Community Navigator), telephone 07736 151626. Saturday 7th March – Vectis Radio Station Open Day from 10am to 12 midday at the studio based at the Riverside Centre, Newport. Come and see how it all works behind the scenes, meet some of the presenters, have a cuppa and some cake. All we ask is a minimum £1 donation to help keep your community radio station running. Sunday 8th March - Antiques and Collectors Fair at Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes in aid of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association - IOW Branch. The Antiques Fair will be open from 10.30am3.00pm selling a wide variety of goods including furniture, books, jewellery, silver, vintage items, garden antiques, china, glass and much more. FREE valuations will be provided by well-respected local valuer Tim Smith between 11.30am and 1.00pm only. Admission to the fair is £2.50 per adult with accompanied children free (all 8

entrance fees donated to the IOW branch of MND). All enquiries to Jennie on 643323 or via email eandjlewis@aol.com Tuesday 10th March – Cowes Speak at The Anchor, 1-3 High Street, Cowes from 8pm – 11pm. 1st show of 2020!!! The Cowes Speak Comedy variety show is back with a fun mixture of comical fun and frolics. We have Musical fun from your local weekly music man Chris Q Things, Music & Stuff, bringing back his blonde locks to serenade you all. Our regular magician extraordinaire, the officially 2nd best magician on the south coast, Huxley magic! And Spokenword from a wonderous word slinging Owl, the fantastic Superb Owl! So come along and join us for a chaotic evening with your host Adam Gaterell Arts. Saturday 14th March – A Repair Café for the Island at Shaping Newport 30 High Street, Newport from 10 – 12noon. If you would like to find out more about what is involved in starting a Repair Cafe on the Island or in your local community come and hear about the experiences of other Repair Cafes and the next steps that are involved. Saturday 14th March - Variety Show fundraiser sponsored by Green, Roberts & Butler Veterinary Surgeons and Ace Waste to raise funds for Vectis Radio. 7.30pm at Riverside Centre. Free parking, cash bar. Acts include Huxley, The Ohmz Trio, Horse Box Theatre Company, John Hacker folk singer, Oceah Taylor singer, Captain Nash Pirate Adventures, Doris Pink Florist with a competition, First Act 2011, Matt Legg musician. Hannah Brewer is the compere for the evening. Olly Fry is the producer. There will be a raffle too. Get your tickets, only £9 each, by emailing tickets@vectisradio.fm

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 15th March – The Band of the Hampshire Constabulary will be at All Saints Church, Ryde at 2.30pm. Bring the whole family to this charity concert in aid of Scouts Isle of Wight and Citizens Advice Isle of Wight. Free Entry. Refreshments, raffle and collection. Call 07548 918810 or email pauls@iwcab.org.uk to reserve a seat. Sunday 15th March – Discovery Bay – British Science Week 2020 from 10.30am -3pm at Dinosaur Isle, Culver Parade, Sandown. Celebrate British Science Week with a day of scientific discovery and natural history! Drop-in laboratories and pop-up displays featuring natural wonders from pickled worms to pond life, moths, moss and poo. It’s free for all the family! Find us upstairs in the Education Room at Dinosaur Isle, Culver Parade, Sandown PO36 8QA. Please note though that normal fees apply for entry to the Dinosaur Isle museum downstairs.

Saturday 28th March - Table Top Sale at Cowes Methodist Church from 10.30 to 2.30. Raising funds for N.S.P.C.C. and Cowes Methodist Church. To book a £5 table phone 07958802708. Organised by ‘Whitehill’

REGULAR EVENTS Every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. Whist Drive at Porchfield Cricket Club, Colemans Lane, Porchfield. Monetary prizes. £2.50 admission includes raffle. New members welcome Every Friday - Community Teapot at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Road, Cowes every Friday morning, from 10.30 am until noon. Come just for a cuppa, biscuit and friendly chat. There are no prices, just affordable donations. All very welcome for more information communityteapot@ mail.com

Sunday 22nd March – Table Top Sale at Unitarian Meeting House, Newport from COWES LIBRARY EVENTS 10am - 1pm. Raising funds for Vectis Fortnightly Adult Card & Board Games Radio. For more information call Sharon Club on Monday mornings from 10am on 521341 12pm. A fun and social space for adults of all ages to play various card & board Saturday 28th March - St. Mary’s Church games. Cowes is holding its Spring Fair from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in the Parish Room. Every Saturday – Storytime - A regular There will be the usual stalls, including a half-hour afternoon storytime for children raffle and tombola. Also, our usual high- aged 3 – 8 years from 2.30pm - 3.00pm. quality lunches, teas, coffees, cakes, etc. All It’s free to come along, and there is no welcome, free entry. need to book. Saturday 28th March - The Newchurch Male Voice Choir will be presenting a Concert of popular songs at Binstead Methodist Church. Start at 7.30pm. Entry Free. Refreshments and Raffle. All Welcome.

Second Friday of every month – Adults Colouring Club from 10.30am – 12pm. Come and relax at Cowes Library with some colouring in. It’s helpful for beating stress. continued over the page

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY First Saturday of every month – Childrens Games Club for 5 – 12 year olds from 10.30am – 12pm. A variety of different games available. Feel free to bring your own games. 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. Every Tuesday - Rhyme Time - A free weekly half hour session of rhymes, actions and songs. No need to book, just come along with your baby and have fun. Saturday 14th March Have you got a book in you? If you enjoy writing, need help and advice and want to know how to get your book published, then independent publishers Beachy Books will be at Cowes Library between 10.30am and 1.00pm. Also see a selection of Beachy Books for sale on IOW history, children’s and poetry books.

wonderful prints for cards or pictures. All materials are provided. £30 per person. + 16 years of age. To book a place or for more information email Bethany Moore at littlebird@therhubarbtree.com or contact Cowes Library on 01983 293341. Cowes Library has an experienced volunteer running a series of 3 weekly 2 hour sessions to help you get the most out of your iPad. £15 for the three sessions. All monies being donated to the Cowes Patient Group. This course is for anyone owning an iPad and you will need to bring your iPad with you. Tuesday from 2 - 4pm. If this is not a convenient time then speak to a member of staff. You must book in advance by contacting us 01983 293341 and you will be booked on to the next available course. All event information was correct at time of print.

There will also be a children’s stories and activities event with local author Shirley Adams from 10.30am - 11.30am who will be reading her rhyming stories ‘The Hungry Fox’ and ‘Penny Feathers’ and a mask-making activity session.

To receive a digital copy of Island Magazines each month simply send an email saying ‘subscribe’ to cowesmagazine@ Refreshments will be available courtesy of gmail.com, then sit back, relax the Supporters of Cowes Library. and wait for the next issue to Two Easter Themed Lino-Printing Workshops drop into your email inbox. are being run at the Library, on Sunday 29th March 10.00am - 1.00pm or Wednesday 1st April 10.00am - 1.00pm. Learn how to make

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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox responses. York St. 72 hand delivered, 27 responses back. We needed a clear 50% response. Well done Thetis the only road who did respond appropriately, but needed all streets ’to make it work’. If you require the break BEACH CLEAN - Well done to Erica and down then please email and I will forward team Costa Coffee for arranging the clean on Sunday 19th January. The largest on the full results. number of volunteers I have ever seen... and gosh, a lot of rubbish collected. Well BUSHES AND HEDGES - A good time to check your entrance and exit to see if done to the young chap who was doing bushes need trimming back, before the a count of special seaweed and eggs birds nest! Time and time again, visibility washed up. is severely restricted, particularly for young kids walking to and from school CYCLE TRACK - I have received - not to mention motorists. correspondence from someone who is COMMONWEALTH DAY- Come and join me as I read out the commonwealth affirmation and raise the flag. Outside the Painters Arms 9.50am. All welcome. Monday 9th March.

asking me to put a restriction of up to 2 hours on the non yellowed line area in Arctic road? I fought to have the 4-5 parking spaces put in, but people appear to park cars for days on end...your thoughts please! ELECTRIC POINTS FOR CAR CHARGING: The IW Council has won £90K to install 9 points, on pavements. Seaview Rd in Cowes, will be the one of the first. 8am8pm max 2 hours charging, no return within 2 hours. Hopefully installed by April.

SAIL GP 2020 - I recently met with the team. They have begun early communication to aid a smoother and hopefully easier access for us to attend the event. Fingers crossed we can ALL work together to maybe get a bus running around Cowes/Gurnard/Northwood and down into Cowes! I will keep you posted.

BIN DAY - PLEASE get your bins in. A recent caller told me the bin had been on the road for weeks. Totally selfish for those with limited sight; mums with prams and children and elderly with walking aids. PERMITS - Pelham, St.Andrews,York,Thetis, PLEASE PULL THEM OFF PAVEMENTS. Bridge. Sadly despite so many hours/ DEBT - I know I regularly put this out weeks/months working on this, the there, but PLEASE do not bury your head majority of residents simply did not fill out and return the form. This means The or bills! Get in touch with citizens advice who can help in many ways. areas WILL NOT BE GETTING PERMITS. Bridge Rd: 30 letters posted. 3 responses. As always the best way of getting in Pelham Rd 130 letters hand posted 48 responses. St. Andrews. 36 hand posted, touch is via email. I receive large numbers 10 responses. Thetis 34 hand posted, 18 of emails, but try to respond quickly: lora08@sky.com 12

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