As Mad as a March Hare

A BIG thank you TWM Wildlife & Nature Isle of Wight for providing us with this month’s front cover picture.

TWM Wildlife & Nature Isle of Wight is the making of two well know local photographers – Tramp Woods and Warren Mason and if you’re on Facebook or Instagram you will probably have seen some of their wildlife pictures already.

Warren Mason is a very accomplished professional photographer with many years of experience! Having pictures in major magazines and publications. Tramp Woods is a very keen wildlife photographer, with published content in papers and magazines, and achieving many awards.

St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Cowes

Mon: 10am & 5.30pm (improvers/intermediate)

Wed: 5.45pm (beginners/improvers)

Fri: 10am (improvers/intermediate) 11am (beginners/improvers)

Northwood Village Hall, 364 Newport Rd, Cowes

Wed: 11am (mixed abilities)

For info and to book call 07539 544865 email: dawn.e.middleton@gmail.com dawn.pilates.iow

They have teamed up and started wildlife photography workshops, for those who struggle with this very difficult genre of photography, from complete novices and upwards. They have been giving up their time to teach others new skills in obtaining better pictures through understanding how to not only set up their equipment but understanding how to use their cameras in a better way, giving people tips and ideas on how to improve their photography.

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They’ve had a massive response and held a few workshops in let’s say difficult conditions. The response from those who have attended has been amazing and they have now set up a dedicated Facebook group, not only for them to give out information, but it’s there for anyone to join, and post pictures or leave comments, or just look at the fantastic pictures posted.

TWM Wildlife & Nature Isle of Wight

News Report from

Cllr Richard Quigley - Cowes North

Email: richard.quigley@iow.gov.uk

It does feel like Spring is waiting to start, after all the heavy rain in January.

The resident’s parking survey was put to residents to vote on whether or not they wanted permit parking in the roads affected. All areas rejected the proposal, so the situation stays as it is. Thank you to all that responded, democracy needs people to respond to function.

Following the meeting with Southern Water to go through the help they can offer to vulnerable and low-income households, they are holding two drop-in sessions on Thursday 9th March in Ryde 3.30 to 6.30 at the Royal Esplanade Hotel and Friday 10th March between 11 am and 2 pm at the Riverside centre in Newport. Please go along and share your dismay at sewage pollution in the sea. The Island has 5 of the top 10 worst beaches for sewage outflows in the country.

The council budget for the next 12 months is set to be agreed, I’m not part of the administration, but out of courtesy, they consult with the rest of us. For those that have seen some of the proposals in the local press, it makes grim reading. Due to government funding cuts, the council needs between £8 and 10m extra to stand still. It’s not a position we should be in. Croydon council declared itself bankrupt and the government has imposed a 15% increase in council tax for Croydon residents.

As the milder weather looks like it is here, that will be good news for all of our energy bills. www.citizensadviceiw.org.uk

And please feel free to stop me in town if you have any concerns to raise. My dogs will be glad of the company.

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Award Winning Music Classes for Babies and Young Children

Monkey Music baby and toddler classes offer a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, where parents, carers and children meet in small groups to enjoy interactive musical activities. They have been running nationally for 30 years and the classes here on the Island are run by Katherine Green who recently relocated to the island and brought her classes with her ensuring all children have the opportunity to experience Monkey Music.

All classes are tailored specifically to support families with babies, toddlers and pre-school children aged between 3 months and 4 years of age. The classes are based around 4 stages - time to sing, time to move, time to play and time to sleep, and are designed to keep babies stimulated from start to end through the exploration of music, movement and instruments.

Rock ‘n’ Roll classes (from 3 months) gentle songs and lullabies for you both to share precious moments and songs are linked to rhythmic body movements. Sensory props to stimulate visual experience and friendly percussion instruments for those rock ‘n’ roll moments.

Heigh-Ho classes (from 12 months) they will learn action songs, catchy sounds with up beat tunes to allow them to dance freely and to practise fine motor skills using hand held percussion instruments. These classes help toddlers need for active time and quieter time for calmer activities.

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Sharing precious time together

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For more information and to book your first FREE class please visit: www.monkeymusic.co.uk/area/isle-wight-portsmouth alternatively call Katherine on 01983 240352 or email iow.portsmouth@monkeymusic.co.uk