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Welcome to the May issue and thank you for picking up a copy. May is set to be a busy month, what with the two Bank Holidays and lots happening across the Island. You can find details of these events on the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 10 and 11. We must now keep our fingers crossed for some good weather. This month we have teamed up with Isle of Wight Cats Protection to find some forever homes for their Senior Kitizens. These mature cats are still so loving and wonderful companions and we had the hard task of choosing just five of them to be the stars of our feature, which you can read on page 6. This months front cover certainly made a splash and you can read about the photographer on page 15.
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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Surgeries: Coffee & Chat Morning at All Saints Church, Gurnard. From March the Police will attend All Saints Coffee & Chat. In light of recent feedback, from 10:30am, May 24th, I’ve asked for Trading Standards to attend and provide information on Scams and support to residents wanting to know more. Details on scams can be found at: www.actionfraud. police.uk and www.which.co.uk/scam-watch. Many thanks to all at Gurnard Church for facilitating this each month!! Medina Yard. Both Lora Peacey-Wilcox (as local Councillor) and myself (as Cowes Mayor) spoke up against proposals for this site. The main concerns raised were the impact upon the Medina’s marine industries, the lack of parking and access to the site, the lack of local affordable homes for local people and the potential impact proposals will have upon already stretched local facilities. School Term Times. Following consultation that took place to consider altering school term dates, Cabinet agreed to shorten the school summer holiday from six to five weeks and extend the Autumn half term holiday from one to two weeks. This decision mirrored views expressed by the 1877 responses. Council Tax Support. I know there rare esidents with very limited incomes who struggle to pay Council Tax owing to their personal circumstances. If this 4
applies to you, you may be entitled to council tax support. For details please visit: www.iwight.com/Council/ OtherServices/Local-Council-Tax-SupportEntitlement/Apply-for-Local-Council-TaxSupport. Should your claim be unsuccessful, the IW Council also has in place an exceptional hardship fund. For details visit: www.iwight.com/Council/OtherServices/ Local-Council-Tax-Support-Entitlement/ Exceptional-Hardship-Fund Pavement Parking. If you really must park on a pavement, please leave adequate room for a double buggy, wheelchair or mobility scooter to safely pass. If sufficient room is not left, people get annoyed, complain and consequently, vehicles can get ticketed for obstruction. Cash Machines. Cowes currently has three operational cashpoint machines. Two at Sainsbury’s in Shooter’s Hill, whilst the third is located at the northern end of the High Street in the Central Convenience Store north of the junction with Market Hill. There is uncertainty on when the ATM located in the former Natwest Building will be operational again, whilst a planning application for a new cashpoint at the Red Jet terminal is being considered by Planners. Cow Lane. Rights of Way, Property Services and Education officers have confirmed that the only vehicles to have access to the lane are emergency, utility services and those with permission from the two households in the
News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued lane. This information has been relayed to Gurnard Pre-school and Gurnard Primary School. English Coastal Path.
Abandoned Vehicles. In the last few months I have reported a number of cases of ‘Abandoned Vehicles’ to the IW Council. If this has been reported to me, and action has not been seemingly taken, please tell me as otherwise I assume that all matters reported are satisfactorily responded to!
I’ve now spoken to Natural England, and can confirm that Officers from Natural England are in the process of meeting up with stakeholders on what is the final section of the coastal path between Newtown and Highways Update. Cowes. Please let me know, should you require my support providing feedback to the The Cowes Traffic Order is being reviewed by agency. IW Council officers. In respect to this order, 15 comments were received. I’m told those in Gurnard Village Tidy Up. Cowes West & Gurnard were less controversial given prior engagement which took place in A huge thank you to the 46 residents who advance. However, because of objections, this took part in this event. It was fun! Many will delay implementation of the order. thanks to Cllrs Marie Bugden and Ginnie Orrey from Gurnard Parish Council for I am looking forward to meeting up with arranging the event and to Costa for the the District Steward and Parish Council vouchers for participants! representatives to discuss highway concerns. In the meantime, if there are any issues that Blackberry Lane. cause you concern please let me know! Residents met with me to discuss a number of issues concerning safety, lighting, maintenance of the road and a number of issues connected to the neighbouring Parklands Resource Centre, as well as enquiries relating to Cowes Primary School. These issues are currently being followed up. Cowes Town Centre Post Office Update. The Post Office application for a counter for the Town Centre has been rejected. The Post Office has explained that this was due to the Central Convenience Store not being in business for 12 months… The shop owner is appealing against this decision, which I am continuing to support.
Green Garden Waste. Gardeners should be aware that the IW Council has altered the way that garden refuse is collected. Please visit: www.iwight.com/Residents/ Environment-Planning-and-Waste/Waste-andRecycling/Household-Waste-and-RecyclingCollection/Green-Garden-Waste to find out more. A number of residents have contacted me to advise they were not aware of these changes. Please let me know if this applies to you, and then I can ensure that future steps are taken that keeps residents in the loop.
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Senior Kitizens
Island Magazines has got together 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. Cats regularly live into their late teens or older these days, so most seniors will have many years of love to give. Older cats are usually more homely and have great personalities making them wonderful companions. Will is a very handsome 8 year old short haired black and white cat. He can be both chilled out and playful and likes to chase string and play with toys and other times like to be quiet and by himself. He doesn’t want to live with other animals and definitely likes the outdoors. Dizzy is a sweet natured independent mature lady. She doesn’t ask for much - a warm bed, yummy food and fuss. She is a 13 year old Tabby who doesn’t want to live with other cats and although a little older she is still young at heart. Dizzy cannot be rehomed to some areas of Ryde or Yarmouth. Maisy is a black and white 14 year old who really just wants her own comfy space in a quiet loving home. She can be very affectionate and loves a gentle stroke now and then. She doesn’t demand much attention but she’ll quite happily come to you when you approach and will purr away. Maisy seems very content to just chill out, so she could possibly be an indoor cat.
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Suki loves the company of humans but not other animals. She enjoys being made a fuss of and will happily rub around you but she is not a hugger. Suki is Tabby and white and is a young 10 year old. Her dream home is a nice quite place to relax with a garden to nose around and a comfy armchair for naps. Suki cannot be rehomed in Ryde. Dora is a stunning 16 year old tortoiseshell and white cat. Dora’s owner went in to care, and she misses having a soulmate around. Dora likes pottering about in the garden. She isn’t the world’s biggest lap fan, but will happily follow you about. She has lived with a doggy before so may be ok to do so again.
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Do you have a spare room and time to make a difference? Cats Protection is in need of fosterers who can devote some time and love to socialise kittens or care for a cat not ready for adoption. You supply the love and CP will supply the rest and pay for all medical costs. If you are unable to commit to having a cat full time this could be for you? All support and training given (online training) Please call CP if you think you can help.
The Isle of Wight Adoption Centre, 122 Marlborough Road, Ryde. Open daily (except Tuesdays) 11am - 4pm. t:- 03000 120 251 www.isleofwightcats.org.uk | e:- isleofwight@cats.org.uk
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Tickets: Standard £15, Concessions £8 Ryde Methodist Church, Friday 15th June 7pm Quay Arts, Newport, Saturday 16th June 7pm Holy Trinity Church, Cowes, Sunday 17th June 4pm
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2nd Monday of every month - St. Mary’s Church Cowes is starting a Table Tennis afternoon in the Parish Room from 2 - 4 p.m. Come along and play or just watch and have a sociable afternoon - £2 per person. Refreshments are available.
outside the Globe Bar and the ice cream boat on Trinity landing. Refreshments and cakes supplied by the RNLI Cowes Guild.
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Sunday 6th May – Fundraising Car boot Sale for local charities at Northwood County Show Ground at 10am
MAY BANK HOLIDAY Friday 4th May - Quiz WEEKEND night in aid of Sight for (Saturday 5th, Sunday Wight at Newclose Cricket 6th & Monday 7th May) Club, Blackwater Road, 10am to 4pm NEWPORT. Doors open Gurnard Village Hall, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Worsley Road Teams of up to 4. £2 per FREE entry – all welcome Monday 7th person. There will be a Tea, coffee and homemade cakes for sale May - Car boot raffle and lucky dip as per our normal quizzes. Plenty of free car parking, Sale at Chale Recreation Ground, Set up 9am, disabled access and a licenced bar. Teams will buyers 9.30am need to register in the usual way either by Tuesday 8th May – Friend of Northwood emailing tracy71pete57@hotmail.co.uk or by Cemetery invite you to attend a talk by Dr Ruth calling us on 527957 and leaving a message if Waller on Yarmouth Pier. The talk will take we are not here with your details so we can place in the Heritage Resource Centre (West book your team places. Chapel) at 7.30pm. There will be refreshments and a retiring collection. Saturday 5th May – Following the success of the first event Vectis Radio is doing it all Wednesday 9th – Saturday 12th May - James’ over again and will be holding its second Jigsaw Event at St Mary’s Church, Cowes with ‘Adult crèche’ for the partners of shoppers. refreshments in the Parish Room. From 10 Come along to the Vectis Radio studio at the Riverside Centre between 10am and 12pm and am to 4 pm each day. Free entry - many new jigsaws for sale at a really good price. see how it all works. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied for a minimum £1 donation to keep Saturday 12th May. The eighth annual the community radio station running. Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair will take place in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Saturday 5th May – Cowes Lifeboat Open Shorwell, from 11.30am to 8.00pm. . Day - Free entry for a fun filled day from 11am to 4pm with an opportunity to meet Saturday 12th May - Isle of Wight Scouts representatives of the emergency services (if they are not needed elsewhere) including Fire, Open Day at Corf Campsite, Corf Road, Shalfleet from 10am – 3pm. This is a chance Coast Guard, Ambulance, Coast Watch, Police as well as the volunteers of the RNLI and some for members of the public to experience Independent Lifeboats. There are activities for the Scouting adventure. Scouting is open to both children and adults including storytelling, anyone from age 6 to adult; whatever your age, come along and spend some time with us. quizzes, water safety advice, music by Guith 10
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Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May - Fun On The Water at Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, High Street, COWES, Isle of Wight, from 10am – 4pm. Fun for all the family. Come along& try Paddle boarding, Dinghy & Yacht Sailing, Jet Skis, Kayaking, RIB rides, Windsurfing and much more. Demonstrations to include Jet Pack demo, Man Overboard retrieval, RNLI events, HM Coastguard helicopter fly past, try your hand at paper yacht racing. Free event Sunday 13th May - Teddy Bear Zip Wire Challenge and Family Fun Day at Cowes Community Club, Park Road, Cowes from 11am – 4pm. In aid of Rally for Heroes. Will your Teddy/Cuddly Toy dare to jump off a 26ft Tower? If they jump they will receive a Medal and Owners get to choose a prize. Something for all ages up to 100yrs! A Great Family Fun Day. Entrance is free. Thursday 17th May - Cowes Heritage Open Day Thursday 10 am - 12 noon and again at 6 pm - 9 pm at The Portacabin, Three Gates Road Business Park. As well as being able to browse our comprehensive range of archived material, this FREE event offers you the unique opportunity to view some of the large collection of rarely seen local material compiled by the late Charles Taylor, well known Cowes historian (known to all as Charlie). Sunday 20th May – The Isle of Wight Dog Festival from 10am – 6pm at Pony club field, Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, PO32 6LW. Dog shows, games, bouncy castle, ponies, food, bar, carriage rides, agility, stalls and much more. £3 per person under 12’s free. All dogs to be kept on a lead.
Sunday 27th May - Fundraising Car boot Sale for local charities at Northwood County Show Ground at 10am COWES LIBRARY EVENTS Monday 14th May – Fortnightly club for adults at Cowes Library from 10am – 12pm. A fun and social space for adults of all ages to play card and board games. Refreshments available. First Saturday of every month (5th May) – 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fourth Saturday of every month (26th May) –Lego Club for over 5’s from 1030am – 12pm. Each month children are given a mission to complete, which will then be displayed until the next month. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Second Friday of every month (11th May) – Adults Colouring Club from 10.30am – 12pm. Come and relax at Cowes Library with some colouring in. It’s helpful for beating stress; getting the creative juices flowing and building hand-eye coordination. Every Tuesday - Rhyme Time - A free weekly half hour session of rhymes, actions and songs. There is no need to book, just come along with your baby and have fun Every Saturday – Storytime - A regular halfhour afternoon storytime for children aged 3 – 8 years from 2.30pm - 3.00pm. It’s free to come along, and there is no need to book. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Wednesday 23rd May - New to You, Fashion Show at Cowes Methodist Church at 7.30pm. Tickets £3 on sale at Bay tree Florist, Cowes. Raising funds for the Island Homeless & Cancer all event information was correct at time of print. Research U.K. Visit our website - islandmagazines.co.uk
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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox MEDINA YARD APPLICATION: I tried my very best to get this application refused. I thank the harbour master and the medical centre for coming to speak against the application. I also thank those 5 councillors who voted against, and who understood the problems with the site. My fear is the site will now sit ‘empty’ and become more derelict for years to come... I will keep you posted via this forum.
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PELHAM ROAD: Sorry residents, Island Roads have once again pushed back the resurfacing. I WAS reassured it had nothing to do with the planning application at medina yard! I have requested to have the double yellow lines replaced with single yellow in order to allow tired, stressed DOG POO: Continues to be a problem around residents somewhere to park when they Love Lane/Maxted/Elm Grove. We have extra come home from work! patrols in the area; to assist, if you recognise SOUTHERN WATER: Are offering a number a dog or walker then please get in touch. of incentives/help/support in water saving products. You may not think we need to SPORTS AWARDS: Great event and proud save water, but we seriously do. to hear of our dedicated Islanders who contribute SO MUCH to sports on the Island. Water butts FITTED for £20.00 LEAKING LOO? Southern water will come and mend for FREE...! AGE FRIENDLY IW: G.P’S CARERS, NHS Don’t forget for homes with lots of people redesign; all subjects to be discussed. All welcome: Thurs. 21st June Cowes Community living there can book an appointment for an hour of FREE advice and over £100.00 worth Club. 2-4pm of water saving devices. BOOK THEM NOW! www.southernwater.co.uk or Tel: 0330 303 RED FUNNEL: Did you know they employ 0277 over 150 local people? I recently contacted Can you help? Survey needs completing: them about putting up the LED signs (like Wightlink) have done. Would be good if they www.southernwater.co.uk/haveyoursay could link in with IWC and the floating bridge. FREE REFILLS: Southern water are working GIFT TO NATURE: The Butterfly Ball May 26th with business to encourage free water refills. I will keep you posted. They are not Golden Hill Fort; MAD HATTERS tea party able to support water fountains, due to Sandown community orchid 7th May. Free event, take a picnic, dress up, good fun for all the reasons they stopped in the first place, hygiene reasons. ages. Contact gift of nature for more details: www.gifttonature.org.uk As always, if you need more info or have enquiries, the best way to get in touch is via COMMUNITY ACTION IW: There is so much email: lora08@sky.com information on this website, jobs, 12
What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox continued Here are some important questions and answers about our waste:GREEN/BROWN LID GARDEN WASTE BINS: Q - Can you tell me how the money is collected for the garden waste scheme?
Q - How often does it gets emptied? A - Fortnightly Q - what can go in it? A - Green garden waste – no soil or rubble – branches up to 20cm think
A - Subscriptions can be made online at www. Q - WHAT will be the changes when the iwight.com/waste click on the garden waste Forest Road site opens? web page for the link to ‘do it on line’ or call 823777 for the councils waste service direct A - Changes will be to the treatment process line at the contact centre not to the collection service. Q - What do people do if they decide after a Fleet will operate out of Forest Park. Recycling will be sorted, graded and year or two NOT to continue? baled for the market here rather than in Cambridgeshire. A- Subscriptions have to be renewed each Black Bag Waste will no longer go to landfill period, if they are not we will come and instead it will be sorted to pull out the collect the bin. dirty recyclates and the remainder will be shredded for fuel. Q - What will happen to this type of waste? A - It goes to the Biffa Windrow Composting at Standen Heath (next to Lynnbottom) where it is composted – I believe they use Wight Reclamation as their operator and the compost can be bought through them. Q - Can you clarify what the cost is for the Green/brown lid garden waste bins: A - Regular Subscription (29 January 2018 onwards) •
1 year (through to 31 March 2019) = £60
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2 Year (through to 31 March 2020) = £120
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3 Year (through to 31 March 2021) = £180
Q - Where do I put my dog poo or cat litter? A - In black bag. Q - Where do I put tubes like toothpaste and primula? A - Aluminium go into recycling green bin. Q - Where do I put my plastic pill strips? A - If all plastic recycling: If mixed aluminium/plastic black bag.
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