Island Magazines Cowes, Gurnard and northwood May 2016 Edition

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Your Local Community Magazine

May 2016

Your Local Community Magazine

Dear Readers Welcome to the May issue and thank you for picking up a copy.

• Improved fitness • Achieve realistic weight/fat loss • Improve muscle tone • Increase strength or muscular gain • Build you up to a sporting event • Massage for rehabilitation & sporting events

This months issue is once again packed with Matt McClelland local community news and information Personal Trainer & Massage Therapist including the regular reports from Lora, T: 07872618782 Paul and Chris who always keep us up to E: matt@optimumtraining-lifestyle.co.uk date with the latest news. www.optimumtraining-lifestyle.co.uk

The Island is springing to life again and there are plenty of events happening in May and you’ll find the ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 12 and 13.

Whilst writing this the sun is shining, I’m not sure how long for though but lets hope its here to stay so we can start enjoying our beautiful Island and some of the great walks and outdoor activities it has to offer.

In the meantime grab yourself a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy doing the puzzles on page 8 Please keep using the services of the advertisers and remember to tell them you saw them advertised here.

Until next month...

Debbie

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Kudo Rock Ltd is a unique company which was set-up in 2014 by Zoe Lortal. Zoe was Island born and bred, but grew up in Hampshire. She moved back to the Island 7 years ago with her family and set up ‘Kudo Rock’ to engage more people in equestrian activities. She wanted to help get the talented horses and riders moving up the competition ladder, by selling shares in the horses.

In her first year she won the prestigious Venus Award (Portsmouth) for ‘New Media, Technology and Online Business’. Following this, Kudo Rock now also provides coach trips from the Island to some of the Uk’s major equestrian events, as well as clinics on the island and yard/ training sessions at professional yards on the mainland.

Her newest venture is an event called ‘Isle Rodeo’ – to be held in Newchurch on 23rd July.

It is supporting the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance with a mechanical rodeo competition, raffle, Wild West fancy dress is encouraged, Children’s ‘Wanted’ poster competition, western music, food, have-a-go Line Dancing and cheerleading and so much more! This enthusiastic, themed event is set up for the whole family to enjoy – just something a little different!

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Performance Horse Syndications

Diary Dates 2016

7th May – Badminton Horse Trials coach trip - places still available.

16th July – Jenny Rolfe Day Clinic – “Naturally Classical” – Spectators (with audience participation) £40 limited places. She will be teaching 4 horses at liberty and 4 ridden. www.naturallyclassical.com 23rd July – Isle Rodeo – The Islands �irst Mechanical Rodeo competition!

Help us raise funds for the Air Ambulance by joining in our Wild West, all American event. www.islerodeo.com and follow us on FB. Schedules out in May.

7th October – Horse of the Year Show coach trip. Expressions of interest now being taken.

17th December – Olympia Horse Show coach trip – London. This trip sold out last year in 4 days! Don’t miss out – we are taking expressions of interest.

Bookings and information, please contact zoe@kudorock.com or call 07815 669 482 www.kudorock.com

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Louise Aitken is a massage therapist, and is passionate about the benefits of massage and understands that her clients all have different needs and will therefore adapt and tailor the massage to suit their individual needs, ensuring you get the most out of the experience.

Massage is excellent for relaxation and de-stressing, but can also give relief from discomfort and pain which in turn can increase mobility and improve sleep.

She has experience in treating clients with specific conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes & Arthritis, which can inhibit mobility and cause pain.

Louise Aitken More recently Louise has qualified in pregnancy Massage Therapist massage, which is beneficial to both mummy and baby. The goals are similar to that of a at Cowes Chiropractic Clinic regular massage, to relax tense muscles, ease Relax and de-stress and feel the sore spots, improve circulation and mobility benefits of a massage but it is tailored specifically to the needs of Experienced in dealing with pregnancy and the changing body and the conditions such as Multiple technique will be adjusted accordingly.

Louise’s tranquil haven is set up at Cowes Chiropractic Clinic and you can call Louise on 282810 to arrange an appointment or discuss your requirements.

Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes & Arthritis and Pregnancy Massage Tel: 01983 282810 83 Mill Hill Road, Cowes

www.coweschiropracticclinic.co.uk

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We live and work here in East Cowes. 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.

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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 Annual Report: 2016 - My Annual Report to residents has been circulated to households in Cowes West and Gurnard. Please let me know if you have not received yours!

Waste Contract. - New Waste/ Recycling Booklets, 140 litre bins (for general waste) and inserts for recycling bins are being distributed to households in Cowes and Gurnard during April, and will commence from 2nd May. Since this has occurred, I’ve received feedback from some residents who have expressed concerns over the new 140 litre bins. If you or your households have questions or require support, please call the Helpline on 01983 823777. If this fails to resolve your issues, please let me know!

Planning: Dottens Farm - Following the discovery of dormice on site proposals are likely to be amended. Planning Officers have advised the scheme will be re-advertised should this occur.

Planning Appeals - The Planning Inspectorate overturned the IW Council’s decision to refuse revisions to a property in Marsh Road. Locally, this application had no opposition from myself, Gurnard Parish Council or residents.

Gurnard Neighbourhood Plan - Gurnard’s Neighbourhood Plan is going out to formal public consultation from Friday 8th April until Friday 20th May. Proposals can be found at: gurnardneighbourhoodplan.org.uk Hard copies of the proposals are available from Parish Clerk, Sue Waters. Please call Sue on 07443 656 480, or email: gurnardparishcouncil@gmail.com.

Shore Road Resurfacing - Discussions continue with Island Roads concerning Shore Road’s non-inclusion within 2016’s resurfacing programme. A meeting has been arranged to coincide with April’s Parish Council meeting.

Gurnard Open Space, Cockleton Lane - I joined volunteers planting trees at the former school Planning: Place Road - I’m advised that diggers playing field and orchard site in Cockleton Lane. are due to enter the site at Place Road. The purpose of this is to remove brambles, to locate manhole sites and to implement testing Following comments raised by Gurnard Parish Council, the Open Spaces Group are sites for the new housing development. reprioritising projects which will provide a I am informed that following the outcomes of a framework for an action plan. It is hoped that meeting between the developer and residents, by closer working with young people, and a revised application is pending for Phase 1 of its potential use as an learning resource, will open up opportunities which can benefit from this development. Once I know more, I will future grant funding. ensure an information session takes place.

Planning Enforcement - Planning Enforcement enquiries are being followed up in eight locations (4 in Cowes, and 4 in Gurnard).

Because of this large volume, I am hoping to meet with Officers to support action being undertaken.

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In the meantime, discussions have taken place with Natural Enterprise on sustaining the sites long term future.

Flytipping - A large number of black sacks were removed from Cockleton Lane, after being reported.

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued In the meantime, I attended a meeting with the Rural Policing Team and am advised that alongside Fuel theft and theft from vehicles, Dogs off leads on farmland and working alongside Trading Standards, Fly-tipping remains a priority.

GP Practices. (This statement has been relayed to me by Cowes Medical Centre!)

All Doctors Practices on the Island are transitioning to a new clinical IT system.

Cowes Medical Centre will be changing its clinical system between 28th April and 5th May 2016. The clinical system is the tool which is used to book appointments, create prescriptions and record patient notes, and therefore there will be a limited service only during these dates.

The Medical Centre will be operating an Urgent Appointments Only system during these dates and ask patients to consider speaking to pharmacists, using the Pharmacy First Scheme, or calling 111 who can signpost residents to the most appropriate source of help.

Fight for the Wight Campaign.

This cross-party campaign was set up for the purposes of asking Government to: • Acknowledge the Island is unique and needs extra help.

• Change the way the Island is funded, in recognition of the unique challenges we face as an Island community.

• Give us more money.

Please sign the petition, show and ‘share’ your support to this campaign. For details please visit: fightforthewight.co.uk

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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox DIVERSION: I have had numerous meetings and rather a lot of ‘moany’ emails to both Island Roads and Southern Water around the diversion at Somerton/Northwood. I feel everyone has been EXTREMELY patient, but residents are now quite tired of the length of the delays. I am assured that by the first week of May it should come to an end. Well done to everyone on their patience during this time.

RAMBLING/WALKING: If you enjoy our beautiful countryside, then take a look at a brilliant publication from the Ramblers here on the Island. www.iowramblers.com

SCHOOLS WATER SAVING: Schools are invited to get in touch with Southern water over ways to save money. They are willing to come and help promote good ways to save water. One school saved £5K! contact: waterefficiencyteam@southernwater.co.uk (they may also help other large groups?)

ISLE OF WIGHT DAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH. Celebrating ALL THAT IS WONDERFUL ON OUR ISLAND... Further details to follow...

FLOODING/EROSION: Are you concerned?

Then please take time to read the Coastal Strategy that is out to consolation until 30th June. www.coastalwight.gov.uk

WASTE: We all need to be as proactive as we can in recycling. Why would we want to spoil this beautiful, precious Island by landfilling our rubbish, if it can be recycled? Please do all you can to support this initiative. As Tax Payers we are ‘all’ fined for every bit of rubbish that goes to landfill. (rant over!)

DIMBOLA NEW EXHIBITON: Lotte meets Julia and In Search of Lost Time. visit: www. dimbola.co.uk for opening times. Good Luck with the exhibition and all the hard work the committee do!

UNMADE ROADS: Waste Contract. I have been advised that if rubbish is currently being collected this will continue until assessments have been conducted, and residents notified of any changes. So continue doing what you CONVALESCENT HOME FOR OFFICERS: A new, FREE exhibition showing pictures of the have been! home in the grounds of Osborne House is being staged at The Full Circle Exhib. Space at BLACK BINS Waste Contract: The bins are being used as a preference for both safety St.Marys Hospital. 9am-9pm. and efficiency. Black bags sometimes contain broken glass and other sharp items; the black MEDINA YARD APPLICATION: I am reliably bins will be much safer, and will be efficient informed the planning application is VERY as they can be quickly loaded and emptied by imminent. Please keep me informed of any the trucks. concerns you wish me to raise.

PLANNING HISTORY/SEARCHES: Are you interested in historic planning applications around your area? Well, you can now go back DOG FOULING: The Town Council now have to 1948 (ish) and check out applications in an Environment Officer who will be actively your location. www.wight.com/planning/ encouraging dog owners to pick up after maps/historicmaps 10

What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox their pooch! I know that Fraser Close and the Cycle track are particularly bad. Be warned, we will be fining those people who are very selfish by not picking up!

Equally if you know a persistent offender, or an area you would like targeted, then please let me know.

COWES ART GROUP Spring Exhibition & Sale of Art

REDUNDANT ROAD SIGNS? : Do you have some in your area that you consider not needed? If so please contact the town council: 209022.

As always I am brief in my reports, so if you wish to have further information then please contact me: lora@ onwight.net or 149 Newport Rd. Cowes PO31 7PT Are you fed up with your dirty paving? Does your timber need some TLC? We can get it looking like new again.

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Saturday 30th April & Sunday 1st May - 10am to 4pm Gurnard Village Hall, Worsley Road Tea, coffee and homemade cakes for sale. FREE entry – all welcome

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Dates for your Diary Sunday 1st May – The Isle of Wight 2016 Randonnee - This year’s rides will be in an clockwise direction and there will be a choice of 100km and 55km rides. Event starts at 9am in East Cowes and finishes at 6pm. If you wish to take part in the event, please register on the website. www.cycleisland.co.uk

them. £5 including refreshments. Booking essential on 01983 741020. Meet at the Newtown Nature Reserve Visitor Point

Saturday 14th May – St Mildred’s Church Whippingham are holding either annual May Fair. The fair will include a dog show, BBQ, books, cakes, plants, bric a brac and many Sunday 1st May – Mad Catters Tea Party at IOW more other stalls. For further info contact Cats Protection & Adoption Centre, Ryde from jeanckirby@outlook.com or tel 01983 291295 1pm – 4pm Join us at the Cats Protection on Sunday 1st May for our Mad Catters Tea Party Wednesday 18th May - Rock’ n’ Roll Record from 1 till 4! £5 per person for an “All you can Hop with DJ London Rock. 8pm – 11pm at eat and drink tea party” Waitress service with Camp Hill Community Club, Newport, PO30 5ZA. Free entry. Contact Shavka - 07530 pots of tea, cream teas, cakes and biscuits.

417179 for more information Grab a bargain from our charity shop with books, pictures, bric a brac on sale. Call 01983 Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May – Island 562609 for more details Bus and Coach Running Weekend. Vehicles Tuesday 3rd May – Wildlife Guided Walk. 8am – will be operating from the Ryde Museum, The 10am. A 3 mile walk with the Ranger looking at Depot, Park Road, Ryde, giving people the Spring wildlife, including birds. Bring binoculars chance to ‘Travel back in time’ and replicate their old bus journeys and ‘Round the Island’ if you have them. Some rough and muddy paths, steep slopes and stiles. Meet at Windy tours. The museum will be open both days, FREE admission. We will also be providing Corner car park, Old Blackgang Road, Niton. limited FREE rides on some of our vehicles to Free event, booking not needed - part of the IOW Walking Festival. For further information local places of interest.Full details will be found on our website www.iwbusmuseum.org call 01983 741020 Saturday 21st May – Riverfest 2016. Newport’s Tuesday 10th May – Discover Culver Down Guided Walk. 1.30pm – 3.30pm. An interesting popular Riverfest is ready to set sail again. Set circular walk exploring some of the local history on Newport’s historic Quay, local residents and Island heritage, with some stunning views and visitors will enjoy and wide range of free along the way. Dogs on lead welcome. Meet at entertainment. Vectis Corps of Drums. Local Bembridge Windmill. Free event - part of the food and drink, arts and crafts, local dance groups will be performing. Newport’s annual IOW Walking Festival.

Riverfest is the largest free community event Thursday 12th May – Newtown Dawn Chorus in Newport attracting some 4,000 people.

Guided Walk – 5.30am – 7.00am. A gentle stroll This year’s focus will be on promoting the through the meadows and woods overlooking greatly improved domestic recycling initiative, Newtown Harbour to listen to the dawn chorus. launched recently by the Isle of Wight Council in partnership with Amey. Keen recyclers can Finish with a drink and breakfast. A walk of get involved by Becoming Recycling Champions about 2 miles with some potentially wet and in their community. For more details please muddy paths. Bring binoculars if you have contact The Footprint Trust on 01983 822282

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Dates for your Diary Friday 27th May - Quiz Night at The Hare and Hounds, for the RSPCA IOW Branch, now with an added cash prize, all proceeds go to Island animals. £2 per person, max of 6 per team.

8pm start. Call 01983 523446 to book your team a table.

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Sunday 29th May - Isle of Wight Lambretta Day 2016, Bank Holiday Weekend. Meeting at Newports Riverside Centre @ Noon.

Scooter Rideout leaves at 1pm. This year we ride in tribute & memorial to Scooterist Gary Cordon, heading to Ryde’s Pavilion Bar – Ryde Seafront. We will then present -Trophy’s for; Best Lambretta, Best Turned Out visiting Club, Best Overall Scooter, and Best Vintage pre 60’s Scooter. As well as BBQ & drinks, there will be live music in the Pavilion Bar and DJ’s outside until 6pm. Vespa Riders very welcome as usual.

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NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

By Chris Riddet

Police Report PCSO Derek Howard presented the report of the Local Safety Neighbourhood (LSN) team on matters arising since the last meeting.

Particular mention was made of the following:

councillors in January. This detailed the works necessary, as little had been done since its installation, and could cost upwards from ÂŁ350. Some minor urgent works were required and councillors were reminded that approval had been granted for these in January. It was decided the clerk The change of leadership of the team, with obtains quotations, in line with Financial temporary Inspector Andy Mcdonald having Regulations, for the refurbishment of the now taken over from Inspector Henderson- Parish and Community Notice Board.

Parish; Big Tidy Up Eight crimes had been committed during Cllr J Nicholson advised that the scouts March, compared to only two for the same would be prepared to assist, where period in 2015. Councillors expressed appropriate, in any tidy up of Northwood. their disappointment that the Crime Mindful that the judging of the Best Kept Reports website had been discontinued.

Village competition was due to take place in PCSO Howard was unable to provide May and June, councillors initially suggested any explanation as to the reason why. for the event to take place on 2 May. Councillors suggested that a letter of During further discussion, it was considered complaint be sent to the Hampshire that this could pose a risk to the health and Constabulary and to the Hampshire Police safety of the scouts should they assist in any and Crime Commissioner. PCSO Howard litter pick along a roadway. Clearing the Cut advised of the website www.police.uk between Venner Avenue and Nodes Road, However, the information this site provided would be a more suitable venue, on any day was generally two months out of date. or time convenient to them. The clerk had a small supply of litter pickers, green bibs and Memorandum of Understanding bags if required.

It was approved that the Chairman signed the Memorandum of Understanding Cllr J Nicholson agreed to request Island between the Parish Council and Northwood Roads to undertake a litter pick, in particular Community Partnership along the lower end of Pallance Road, Hillis Gate Road, Saunders Road and the Newport The clerk advised that although the Road. six wooden seats showed no signs of deterioration and would need little The clerk confirmed that she had written maintenance, they all required some upkeep to three local businesses as requested to bring them back to good order. Cllrs at the last meeting. BAE Systems had Smith, M Nicholson and a local resident responded stating that they fully supported had volunteered to undertake this task. the campaign to keep Northwood clean.

Reference was made to the condition report However, their site plans showed the fence on the Parish and Community Notice Board, in Place Road as their boundary, not the that had been compiled and circulated to hedgerow. Cllr Fuller was of the view that

NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS this had been planted by a now disbanded voluntary organisation, many years ago. Cllr J Nicholson agreed to contact Island Roads with a view to having it trimmed back.

Monthly Meetings?

Two councillors had approached the Chairman requesting for a discussion be held on the possibility of reducing the number of Parish Council meetings held in each year. A debate ensued highlighting possible advantages and disadvantages for a change in the frequency of meetings. It was suggested for each councillor to set out, in time for the next meeting, parameters as to how they considered the proposal could be achieved or not. The clerk advised of certain timeframes, which had to be adhered to for the setting of the annual Precept and for holding the annual meeting of the Council.

It was decided that further consideration of the necessity of holding monthly meetings to form an agenda item for the annual meeting of the Parish Council, in May.

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