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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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The Close StFootball SavioursClub, HolyReynolds Family Centre off Park Road, Cowes PO31 Weston Lane, Totland PO397NT 0HE Second Wednesdayof of the the month month Third Wednesday

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Ventnor NewportAlzheimer Alzheimer Café Café IOW College, Medina Gardens, Way The Green Room, Salisbury (Conference Rm, PINK Building) Dudley Rd, Ventnor PO38 1EJ Newport PO30 5TA Third Wednesday of the month

Last Thursday of the month 6pm 8pm 6pm—8pm

Newport Alzheimer Café Newport Methodist All Saints’ Church Church Hall Quay Street, Newport, PO30 5BA Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3AF Last Wednesday of the month First Friday of the month 6pm 8pm 11.30am—2pm

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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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Sandown Alzheimer Café ACE7 Alzheimer Café

The Broadway Centre Carers IW, Riverside Centre 1 Broadway, Sandown PO36 Newport PO30 2QR 9GG Fourth of of thethe month 2nd and Wednesday 4th Tuesdays month

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ACE7 Alzheimer Café Newcomers very welcome

for people with early onset dementia aged 45-65 yrs

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.

pring is almost here, the evenings are getting lighter and the clocks spring forward on the 27th March. There are daffodils and crocuses appearing on hedges and in gardens, showing us that the weather is warming, and good times are just ahead, and the island is waking from its winter snooze. Although I mustn’t forget that we have had snow in March before!!!! It’s now just a waiting game. This month I have gotten together with the Isle of Wight Cats Protection to work on a feature for the Senior Kitizens. They have some real beauties in the centre at the moment, just waiting for their forever homes. They often get overlooked for the kittens and younger cats, but these mature felines have great personalities and many more years of love to give. See our feature on page 8 and let this be the month that you adopt and make a difference to one of these senior kitizens. There is a lot of talk about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June and on page 18 you will find our handy guide to organising a street party to celebrate this occasion with neighbours, family, and friends. Although it’s not happening until June it’s time to start organising now. If you fancy doing some puzzles go to pages 14 and 15 for this month’s sudoku, wordsearch, anagrams and kriss kross. Hope I haven’t made them too easy this month! I hope you have a great March and I look forward to catching up with you again next month.

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Let’s march into March with some dates of upcoming events, facts and historical events. Saint David’s Day, or the Feast of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, falls on March 1st, the date of Saint David’s death in 589 AD Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday falls on March 1st. Shrove Tuesday was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before embarking on the Lenten fast.

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This year, Lent officially begins on March 2nd. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and will end on April 14th - three days before Easter Sunday. Mother’s Day, or Mothering Sunday falls on March 27th this year and is a day to honour mothers and other mother figures, such as grandmothers, stepmothers, and mothers-in-law. The “Ides of March” was a day in the Roman calendar equivalent to March 15th. It was considered a deadline for settling debts. It was also the day Julius Caesar was assassinated. If you were born in March, your birth flower is a daffodil! March babies are spoiled with two birthstones: aquamarine, and bloodstone which symbolize courage and there are two zodiac signs in March. Pisces, which is until March 20, and Aries which is from the 21st. Every year, March and June finish on the same day of the week. The name for March comes from Mars, the Roman god of war. It was named as such in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. This year the Spring Equinox occurs on March 20th. This is when the sun is directly above the equator, making the day and night equal length. The Anglo-Saxons called March “Hlyd monath” meaning “Stormy month” or “Hraed monath” meaning “Rugged month.” The popular social media outlet Twitter was launched on March 21, 2006, with the first tweet going out the same day. It was posted by the founder, Jack Dorsey, which read “just setting up my twttr.” Saint Patrick’s Day occurs every March 17th, celebrated in many countries to commemorate the day Saint Patrick died. The Eiffel Tower was ascended for the first time on March 31st, 1889. Gustave Eiffel, led a group of government officials and members of the press to the top. The elevators were not in operation yet, so the journey was made on foot and took over an hour.

dates for your diary First Thursday of the Month – Community – Coffee, Craft and Cake gathering at Northwood Scout Hut, Wyatts Lane, Northwood from 10am – 12pm. Bring your own projects to finish, share hints, tips, and ideas amongst friends. Craft magazine swap available. Free entry and refreshments. In association with Northwood Church. Tuesday 1st March - St. Mary’s Church, Cowes is holding a coffee morning with raffle at 10.30 a.m. in the Parish Room. £3 for coffee, tea and cakes. A warm welcome to all. Friday 4th March - Join your fellow Islanders and wear your favourite hat to support Mountbatten. Whether you are at work, school, or meeting friends – whatever you are doing and wherever you are, wear a hat and donate £2 – it’s as simple as that! To find out more about how to get involved, please visit www. mountbatten.org.uk/appeal/hats

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• Are you learning Spanish? For holidays, business or other reasons. • Keen to improve your confidence & listening/speaking skills. • Research shows that speaking a language is the best way to learn • Relaxed conversation focused on your current level of Spanish and your specific objectives. • Spanish is my second language, I became fluent by living there. • Home-based or a coffee somewhere convenient to you. • Call Ginny on 07976 883165 or ginny.duffield@btinternet.com to discuss your needs. Espero que hablemos pronto!

Tuesday 22nd March – Floral Demonstration by renowned prize winning arranger Stephen Macdonald. Fun evening of flowers with amazing displays. £10 a ticket including refreshments at Cowes Masonic Hall at 6.30pm. Organised by Northwood Floral Art Group. 5

News Report from Cllr Richard Quigley - Cowes North Email: richard.quigley@iow.gov.uk The nights are getting a bit lighter every day, which will come as a plus for those worried about rising energy costs. I have included some helpline numbers in case of need further down in this report. The next full council meeting is for the annual budget, whilst there is a lot of detail, the big issues that are important are the plans to invest £24m in affordable and social housing to house the 2400 people on the housing waiting list. The administration is also setting up an independent housing company to speed up the provision of the homes that are needed. This is a major move forward for Islanders that don’t currently have their own front door, it won’t be overnight, but is a major move forward. The help for those finding it difficult to pay their council tax has also been retained rather than reduced.

I have had too many residents approach me with concerns over “heating or eating”. I have qualified as a citizen’s advice first aider and urge us all to point people in their direction. www. citizensadviceiw.org.uk 08001448848 Please also be aware that you may qualify for a discount on your water bill too. If you have three or more children under 19 at home, a low household income, in receipt of a means tested benefit, a medical condition that means you use more water or if you haven’t made a payment in a while. Call 0800 027 0363. A reminder to all residents that the Footprint Trust offers practical help and action on how to stay warm without it costing a fortune www.footprint-trust. co.uk or call 01983 82 22 82

I have had meetings with the Chief Executives of both ferry companies regarding the issues around accessibility and the NHS discounted rate for travel. For both, it is necessary to book by phone (Red Funnel 023 8001 9192, Wightlink 0333 999 7333) to access the discount. They require proof of an appointment, if someone else is driving you to the appointment, the discount is still available. The issue of litter bins overflowing continues. The emptying of them is down to Island Roads. I am part of a task and finish group looking at litter and fly tipping, but in the meantime, can we encourage residents to report overflowing bins on the fms.islandroads.com website. 6

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We are working with the Isle of Wight Cats Protection Adoption Centre to let you know about some of the wonderful SENIOR KITIZENS who are waiting for their forever home. You will definitely fall in love with these older cats and please don’t let their age put you off. These seniors have many years of love to give. Older cats are usually more homely and have great personalities making them wonderful companions.

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Lizzie is a dear ole girl and being 18 years she wants to find a loving home to spend her golden years. She is an indoor cat and is affectionate, loving and doesn’t want for much... just a snuggly bed, fuss and food. Because she is older she is often over looked but she has so much to give and just wants a place to call home. She is a short hair domestic tabby.

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The Isle of Wight Adoption Centre, 122 Marlborough Road, Ryde. t:- 03000 120 251 | www.isleofwightcats.org.uk | e:- isleofwight@cats.org.uk ----------------------Lulu is 11 years old but is very young at heart. Her owner was terminally ill and could no longer look after her. She want’s to be the centre of attention so no other animals in the house. She is inquisitive and loving and would suit a mature family. She is a short hair black and white domestic cat.

Minnie Moo desperately wants a calm, quite forever home. She is 16 years old and is set in her ways and needs to be accepted for who she is and her own quirky ways. She is a very special cat that deserves love and compassion. She is a short hair white and black domestic cat. -----------------------

Leslie is a beautiful long-hair black domestic cat who is 10 years old. He is a very affectionate and gentle cat and is not vocal and has a very quiet meow. He likes the outdoors as well as a house to explore. He would like to be the only pet in the family and a nice loving home to call his own. Meet Suzie and Lexi - this loving duo come as a pair and are 13 and 15 years old. They will make great companions and they enjoy their home comforts and a garden on sunny days. They need the security of a loving home after their owner passed away. They are domestic short hair cats and Suzie is black and white and Lexi a dark tortie.

Covering the Island… AMP Hire Ltd are a local business based at Forest Road, Newport on the Island. They provide the island with a dependable, professional, and competitive hire service and are one of the leading suppliers of portable toilets, showers and temporary fencing for the construction industry. They have recently invested in some new equipment including ‘POSH VIP’ toilet trailers and shower blocks, ensuring high end events, weddings and festivals can adequately cater to the needs of all their guests. Also a new ten bay ergonomic toilet trailer which is space saving and facilitates a quick clean and empty. Their restock of new event and construction toilets make them the biggest stock holding company on the Island. AMP are the one stop shop that caters for all your hire requirements and offer daily, weekly, and long-term hire to both the domestic and commercial sector. They have many other products available to hire, including ped barriers, chapter 8’s, heras panels, protective ground mats and have just bought a new tanker for emptying cesspits, septic tanks, drain clearance, pressure washing and camera surveys, this joins the existing fleet including two smaller tankers which service the smaller island roads where the big tankers can’t reach. If you would like more information, a free quote, discuss your next project or event please call us on 01983 524 413 or email info@amphireltd.com

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At some stage in our lives someone we know will die. Grief can be overwhelming, and we may be surprised by our reaction to grief. There are no time limits on grief and how we react. If you want to support someone who has been bereaved there are simple things you can do. If you are worried about saying the wrong thing, then say that rather than not saying anything. You can offer to do shopping, take something to eat, suggest taking a gentle walk to get some fresh air or just sit with them. You can also put them in contact with Cruse Bereavement Support. Cruse is here to support anyone, no matter who has died or when they died. On the Island Cruse supports adults, children, and young people. Trained bereavement volunteers work one to one, mainly by phone and video conference. We provide a confidential and nonjudgemental service, giving grieving people time to talk to someone outside their circle of family and friends.

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Grief is overwhelming. Let us help. If you’re struggling after someone close to you has died, there’s lots we can do to support adults and children. We can provide information, advice or simply listen. Find out how we can help you by: Visiting - www.cruse.org.uk Calling us on 01983 523030 Email us at isleofwight@cruse.org.uk

There are a number of ways you can get support; you can self-refer by calling 01983 523030 (24/7hrs) or by emailing isleofwight@cruse.org.uk in either case you will need to leave your name and telephone number. If you prefer you can You’re not alone complete a referral form online www.cruse. Registered Charity No. 208078 | A Company Limited by Guarantee No. 638709 (London) Unit 0.1, One Victoria Villas, Richmond, TW9 2GW org.uk/get-support/contact-your-localbranch and whichever method you chose a trained bereavement assessor will contact you from a withheld number. If you want to find out more about Cruse Bereavement Support and how you could support the charity, please use the contact details above. This can be by training as a volunteer or helping with our fundraising activities. 10

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Ginny has been involved in the Fitness Industry for the last 20 years and recently qualified as a Fitness Instructor. She moved to the Island with her husband last March and says:

• Fitness programmes tailored to YOU • Let me create a fun fitness programme built around your lifestyle, your objectives and your current level of fitness • From someone just starting out and wanting to make small steps toward a fitter lifestyle, to more “We feel so lucky to live in such a beautiful advanced fitness fans of any age and friendly place. • Achieving and maintaining a degree of fitness can seem daunting at first. I help by coaching, Fitness, well-being and sailing are my encouraging and motivating you to make small passions. I would love to help and inspire improvements. Before long you won’t believe how much better you feel. I make it fun too! people of slightly more mature years, like • Home-based or at your/my gym, wherever you feel myself - and whom the fitness industry comfortable (I’m in Cowes) seems to ignore - to become fit and supple • I am CIMSPA level 2 qualified and have over 20 enough to enjoy life to the full. ‘Motion years experience in fitness, suppleness and is lotion’ and without it our bodies stiffen, wellbeing. I am easy-going, friendly and reliable and age and we find the little daily things • Please get in touch on 07976 883165 or such as climbing the stairs, bending ginny.duffield@btinternet.com and let’s chat about down to our grandchildren (or hopping what might work best for you on our boat), so much harder. So many common diseases such as Arthritis, can be eliminated or improved by simple stretching exercises and keeping mobile.

I will work with you to gently regain strength, flexibility and stamina through a specially tailored exercise programme, which suites your fitness levels and your goals and which will give you that bounce in your step! I have also developed a fitness programme for boaters, called Fit2Sail, which will be offered through local sailing and yacht clubs.

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - for Cowes West & Gurnard Tel: 01983 289595/07935 090835 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Energy Price Increases - From April energy prices are due to soar, especially for those not on fixed term contracts. For further information visit: www. moneysavingexpert.com and www. uswitch.com Tel: 0800 688 8557. Alternatively, talk to the Footprint Trust on 01983 822282 or email: info@footprinttrust.co.uk. Smart Meters - Following enquiries concerning the availability and access to second generation smart meters (these allow you to change energy suppliers without changing meters) details can be found here: www.smartenergygb.org/ about-smart-meters/how-to-get-a-smartmeter Red Jet Cancellations - Residents have complained to me concerning cancellations due to staffing shortages. In response, I’ve contacted Red Funnel, asked for an explanation and requested how the company intends to relieve the problem (particularly those morning sailings for students, commuters and hospital appointments).

Cowes and Gurnard Seafront. Following intervention, the graffiti was swiftly removed. The police were notified regarding this! Garden Waste Subscriptions - IW Council Garden Waste Subscriptions must be renewed by Friday 18th March. To note, subscriptions have increased to £96 per year. Although concerns were raised regarding the increase, garden waste can also be disposed of for free by booking a slot at Lynnbottom and Afton Tips. For details call 01983 823777 or visit: www. iow.gov.uk/Residents/EnvironmentPlanning-and-Waste/Waste-and-Recycling Alternatively, there are other companies that can and do regularly dispose of garden waste. Dog Fouling - A request has been made following instances of dog fouling in Baring Road and Parklands Avenue. In the meantime, please note dog poo can be disposed of in litter bins. To note, dog poo disposed of this way reduces the 20-24 tonnes(!) of poo that goes to landfill

Isle of Wight Foodbank - This month the Foodbank are asking for donations for the following items: Squash, Tinned Spaghetti, Tinned Potatoes, Long Grained Rice (1kg), Sponge Puddings/ Angel Delight, Toilet Rolls and Soup.

Cowes Medical Centre - Northwood Parish Councillor, Richard Martin has been invited by Cowes Medical Centre to provide a list of issues residents attending or accessing services of the medical centre. Richard has asked me to ask you:

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• What have been your experiences when speaking to the Main Reception desk? • What have been your experiences when trying to make an appointment or access one of the medical centre’s services?

Graffiti - Last month action was taken following ‘offensive graffiti’ appearing on

News report from Cllr Paul Fuller • When you make an appointment, do you always get to see your regular GP? • Are the appointment times offered by the medical centre at a time easy for you to attend? • How would you rate the follow-up procedures post appointment? • How do you rate the medical centre’s patient communication? • How do you rate the overall service provided by the medical centre? • Do you have any issues you would like to raise? All responses will be made available to the medical centre anonymously. Your feedback will help Cowes Medical Centre improve its services into the future for the whole community. Please reply to: Richard at 406 Newport Road, Northwood, Cowes, PO31 8PP or email rwm1@icloud.com Local Access - The Local Access Forum wants to know your thoughts on creating better access to local services, facilities and particularly accessing the countryside. The Forum wants to know your 5 priorities to make life easier for those with mobility issues, especially those with push chairs/ children, older residents and the disabled! Please let me know your views!! Planning Application land Adjacent to 77 Place Road, Gurnard. 14 dwellings - I’ve requested a call-in to the Planning Committee should officers wish to approve plans. Grounds given are: • Application site is outside the Settlement Boundary.

• Development will reduce the green gap separating Gurnard with Cowes and Northwood. • The potential for the development to adversely impact upon the environment and the skyline. • Lack of affordable homes in this phase of the scheme • Traffic concerns and the need to improve pedestrian access Traffic Orders - I have been advised that the Cowes section of recent Traffic Orders will be implemented on 4th March. This will mean more restrictions in place at Gurnard Primary School and will include a prohibition to park during school collection and pick up times. Worsley Road Parking - Enforcement action has been requested to prevent parking at the Bus Stop outside Bucklers View. To note, parking in this ‘Bus Stop Clearway’ means that Blue Badge Holders are NOT allowed to park in this spot as any parking makes it difficult for those accessing the community bus. Please, please can motorists park tight to the kerb in Worsley Road to allow wider vehicles to pass. Exceptional Hardship Support - The IW Council has in place support for residents finding it difficult to keep up with Council Tax payments. If this applies to you, or you know somebody that may need support please visit: www.iow.gov.uk/ Council/OtherServices/Local-CouncilTax-Support-Entitlement/ExceptionalHardship-Fund 13

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Can you work out the name of each country from the following anagrams? Name lengths are shown in brackets. 1. ULTRA ASIA (9) 2. BIG MULE (7) 3. COLD ANTS (8) 4. NEAR GYM (7) 5. NICE LAD (7) 6. SLENDER THAN (11) 7. ANY ROW (6) 8. A SNIP (5) 9. NEAR GIANT (9) 10. LIZARDS WENT (11)

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Last months anagrams answers:- 1. ALIEN 2. GOODFELLAS 3. HAIRSPRAY 4. PSYCHO 5. ROCKY 6. NETWORK 7. GHOSTBUSTERS 8. DELIVERANCE 9. SEABISCUIT 10. COLLATERAL 11. ALEXANDER 12. FLIGHTPLAN 13. POSEIDON

What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox SHAMBLERS COPSE: You can imagine my absolute horror at finding out the Copse was advertised for Sale. Part of my playground before Nelson estate went in (and Fraser!). I am relieved to say the Copse is protected. I attended the area with the tree warden who confirmed as such. This land: UNLESS extremely urgent or essential need, cannot be built on. PHEW! Let’s see who does buy it. Keep an extremely close eye on the area please. (This is the Copse adjacent to Nelson estate). FLOATING BRIDGE: Will be having its 5-year inspection by MCA. Yes, I did say the thing hasn’t been working so a 5-year inspection was a joke! Yes, I did enquire why the inspection couldn’t have taken place when she was out having work done. Coming out mid/late march for up to 6 weeks, which sadly means it impacts Easter. WIGHT PROMS: How very exciting…….so many diverse performances. Must book my tickets before they sell out! Well done to Mike Christie (of G4) local chap who promotes and supports MANY Island performers. Look up wightproms.co.uk I thoroughly recommend Anne Denholme (Prince Charles) Harpist… Wow, she’s incredible. Having followed and supported G4 throughout the X factor I cannot rate them highly enough. Just utterly superb powerful voices. See you on the Sunday boys! 16

COVID - lifted restrictions: We are told that restrictions could be lifted on 24th Feb. What this actually means to you and me, I have no idea yet. Personally, I will keep my gel and face mask close by… and use shops that choose to have good hygiene practices. ARREARS: I am being contacted daily by residents struggling to pay bills. Please make contact with the following people for help and support: HELP and advice with fuel bills: Call the superb team at footprint trust: 01983 822282 IW stroke support: 01983 898301 SAMARITANS: 24 hrs a day: 116123 CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH: No Limits - space 4 U. Amazing group. Tel: 02380 224224 or nolimithelp.org.uk Citizen’s advice: 0800 144 8848 Council Tax: 01983 823901 As always you are my eyes and ears… so please keep me informed. lora08@sky.com

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This year Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. There will be activities throughout the year to celebrate this anniversary with a four-day UK bank holiday from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. On Sunday 5th June people are encouraged to share friendship, food, and fun with neighbours as part of the Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch celebration. Information on hosting such events can be found online at www. edenprojectcommunities.com/blog/the-bigjubilee-lunch Organising a street party just for residents and neighbours is simple and does not need a licence but think about planning one now. The number one tip for holding a party is to plan early. If you encounter any difficulties speak to your local councillor who will be happy to help. There are myths about running a street party: Myth 1: It’s too difficult You should not need a risk assessment – as long as consideration is given to the safety needs of all those attending, common sense precautions should be enough. Myth 2: You need a licence You do not require a music licence at a street party unless amplified music is one of the main purposes of the event. You may need a Temporary Events Notice if you plan to sell alcohol, but this is not required if participants are going to bring their own. A Temporary Events Notice currently costs £21 and covers up to five hundred people. Myth 3: The law requires complex forms for a road closure and councils need to sign off every detail. For most small parties in quiet streets where you need to close a road, all your council needs to know is where and when. They will need at least 6 weeks’ advance notice as they will need to put in place a temporary traffic regulation order. 18

Challenge jobsworth attitudes. Alternatively, you can keep the road open and organise a gathering on private land, such as a driveway or garden, without any requirement to fill in council forms. Myth 4: The law requires a fee to be charged for a road closure. The law allows councils to charge for the cost of arranging a traffic regulation order although they are not required to do this and are encouraged not to. If your council is making a charge, you have every right to question why. Myth 5: It’s too late to ask for a road closure. Some councils set deadlines to help them manage their work, but there are no deadlines in law, so if they seem unreasonable ask then to be flexible. Myth 6: You need to buy expensive road signs. Island Roads may be able to provide signs, but you can hire them. Myth 7: You need expensive insurance. There is no requirement from central government to have public liability insurance. The Big Lunch website have negotiated special rates for street party insurance starting at just £28. Myth 8: You need a food licence. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed that you don’t, however you must ensure that any food provided is safe to eat. Myth 9: You need a licence to run a raffle or lottery. You do not have to register a lottery if it is ‘incidental’ to the event, but tickets must be sold at the event. Anyone at the event (including children) can take part in this sort of lottery. No more than £100 can be deducted for expenses and no more than £500 on prizes (excludes donated prizes). (Thank you to Cllr Chris Quirk, Mayor of Shanklin for collating and sharing this information)

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