Island Magazines Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood November 2017 Edition

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November 2017

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We could all do with some EFT...

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is very new to the Isle of Wight and local Practitioner Dawn Graham currently hosts workshops across the Island.

Her current workshops are free and are for weight loss and covers; how to stop craving junk food and addressing your emotional attachment to food. She will teach you the tools you need to enable you to follow a journey which is healthy and won’t be a fad diet but will be a way to change the relationship you have with food.

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EFT is known as tapping. It’s like acupuncture but without the needles and can be used by everyone for many issues, including weight loss, anxiety, stress and much more.

Starting in January, Dawn will be setting up regular clubs in Newport and Ryde, with other areas to come, which will be a Unique Slimming Club. Using proven EFT self help technique which can be used any time any place, but the bottom line is it makes a difference to help you change how you emotionally feel therefore changes your behaviour with food freeing you up from your bad habits allowing you to be back in control.

EFT is beneficial to all including children and Dawn is looking to take this technique into schools so everyone can benefit by learning this amazing self help tool for life.

You can book a 1 to 1 session or come to a group meeting and find out more or feel free to call Dawn on 07435 564542 or follow her facebook page why weight therapy with Dawn Graham – Dawn wants to eventually see the whole island Tapping!!!!

FREE Weight Loss Workshops

(Wed 29th Nov 7-9pm. Ryde Castle Hotel, Esplanade, Ryde)

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Hosted by Dawn Graham - EFT & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner specialising in weight, stress & anxiety issues. HERE TO HELP YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE EFT - (Emotional Freedom Technique) is known as tapping. Its like acupuncture without the needles.

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Welcome to the November issue and thank you for picking up a copy which I hope you enjoy reading.

Island Magazines is a monthly publication and is very community focused and we support local and small businesses. We have some great businesses here on the Island and some even greater ones that advertise within this handy magazine.

Island Magazines gets delivered to over 70 places across the Island and it can also be read online at www.islandmagazines.co.uk.

Each issue is packed with news, information, features, puzzle page and our events page; ‘dates for your diary’ and so much more.

I hope you enjoy this issue and please tell our advertisers that you saw them here and if you have an event happening in December feel free to email the details to us and we will include them in the next issue.

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I hope you all have a great month and I look forward to catching up with you again soon.

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The autumn is an exciting time for us at the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital.

This is when we sit down and look at all the applications that come in from the Hospital staff who want to purchase equipment and resources to make patients’ treatment and hospital stays just that bit better. This activity is the core of what the Charity is all about.

We are often asked why the NHS cannot provide these things. The answer is that the NHS must statutorily provide a level of resources to meet needs. What we are asked for is equipment that goes that bit further to improve treatment and outcomes. Think of it like buying a car. Four wheels will get you from A to B, but a better model will increase comfort and your travelling experience. We cannot provide everything that is asked for and it is sad to have to refuse funds for some very worthwhile items. But we take great care to discuss all the applications with senior hospital staff and they help us maintain a sensible perspective on what priorities we set for our deliberations. Once our decisions are made, the applicants are informed and the purchase process begins. It can take some time to get everything in and we keep a keen eye on when items are delivered so that we can go and see them in use.

Examples of what we will be providing this year are special brightly coloured and safe crockery and cutlery for dementia patients and a sub epidermal moisture scanner which will assist in the reduction of the occurrence of pressure sores.

Nick Scott-Denness (left) and Paul Newnham with the pain-relieving equipment.

We also endeavour to provide certain items for staff - for example, last year we provided comfortable furniture for the rest rooms for the pathology lab.

This year we have provided grants to two doctor’s surgeries for equipment that will mean less hospital visits. This is convenient for patients and also relieves some pressure on St Mary’s itself.

We allocated approximately £79,000 worth of grants for 2017. All this is possible because of two main things. One is the incredible generosity of Islanders who donate from putting spare coins in boxes right up to remembering us in their will. The other is the fantastic team of over 60 volunteers who run our cafes in the hospital foyer, at the Laidlaw Centre and in Ryde Health and Well Being Clinic. We also have a well stocked shop in the Hospital foyer.

You can help us by using these facilities as much as you can. The coffee is great and less than half the price of high street brands. All the profit after running costs goes to the Friends’ Fund so that extra cup of coffee may well help to fund something you or a loved one will feel the benefit of when receiving hospital treatment.

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Contact Wendy for more info on 07745 451899 Do you want to lose weight • without feeling hungry • and still eat real, delicious food • with a caring and supportive group to help you?

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Your Views on Highways Matters -myself and Cllr. John Nicholson have a meeting pending with Island Roads. If you any issues that you wish us to take up, please let us know!

Place Road Update - A public meeting took place in October to share suggested proposals for the second phase of this development. Following discussions that have taken place with Planners, which followed residents’ original feedback, the number of units have now fallen from 99 to 92.

Please, please, please if you are popping into Gurnard Village Hall or the shops in Gurnard be mindful of where you park, and please ensure that you park hard against the pavement and leave sufficient site lines for residents exiting Glen Place and Westbrook Lane.

Parklands Avenue - Thank you to Parklands Avenue residents for their patience over the reconstruction of this road. In response to some of the delays being caused by broken utility mains, this is an issue both myself, Cllr Official: Gurnard is the Isle of Wight’s Best Nicholson and Cowes Town Council continue Large Kept Village! - A very big thank you and to address with the companies (esp. congratulations to the volunteers who help Southern Water). to keep Gurnard looking tidy, who received recognition last month.

Cowes Community Bus Award Congratulations to our Community Bus The award was presented to Jenny and Ellis Driver, John Berry who scooped the Age from Gurnard In Bloom, and is a testament Friendly Contribution to the Community. to their hard work.

John is brilliant describes the passengers as friends and is the only driver I know Sea Defences - During low tide last month, who has a ready supply of dog biscuits for rock drops have taken place to prevent canine passengers. Well done John, much damage from large waves at Gurnard. I deserved! am advised that this work received the full support of Coastal Protection engineers, and Gurnard Parish Council: New Councillors the Marine Management Organisation. needed - Gurnard Parish Council has two vacancies for new Councillors. To find out As a consequence to concerns over the more, please contact Sue Waters on 07443 holding back of sediment movement across 656480, or email: gurnardparishcouncil@ the beach, I’m assured that recording and gmail.com monitoring of the foreshore takes place.

Garden Waste Update - Cllr Michael Parking - Residents from Worsley Road, Murwell IW Cabinet Member for contracts Westbrook Lane, Glen Place, Woodvale has highlighted support for a subscription Road and Baring Road have contacted me service for Wheelie Bins to replace the ‘bioconcerning motorists blocking roads and degradable’ waste sacks. Given feedback driveways. received, this suggestion is being met with wider support, myself included! However, timescales are less clear!

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued Fixed Link Briefing - I attended a briefing with supporters and opponents to a Fixed Link.

The briefing was attended by 20 out of the 40 Isle of Wight Councillors One issue both parties seemed to support was the need for an independent feasibility study. Although I support the IW Council not funding this study, it is worthwhile noting the impact such a scheme will have to allow a broader debate on the pros and cons of any link.

Planning Update: Response to IW Council’s Planning Bible Consultation - Cowes Town Council’s Planning Chairman, Cllr David Jones and I responded to a consultation for potentially revising the Island Plan.

Following feedback Cowes Town Council referenced comments to safeguard Cowes’ Maritime Industries, Green Spaces whilst concerns were expressed regarding infrastructure and requirements for developers to contribute towards improvements.

Full Council Updates - At Full Council I voted against motions to invest £100m in the private commercial sector. This was due to me not feeling reassured by safeguards being in place to allow full scrutiny.

I also supported motions to waive charges for parents accompanying school children on the floating bridge and supported motions promoting Rights Of Ways, Ryde Arena, Mental Health, Island Pride and improving Mobility access.

Also this month · I met with owners of the Watersedge Café, in Gurnard. They advise they are in the

process of submitting proposals to modernise their café. Once these have been discussed with Planners, the owners hope to share their suggestions with residents. · Preparatory work is taking place to treat Japanese Knotweed at land adjacent to Dottens Farm in Baring Road. · A contractor found himself in hot water when clay was discarded on the beach at Gurnard, following failed attempts to reinstate beach hut footings.

Subsequently the beach has been restored to its former glory, and I’m grateful to the owner for keeping me appraised throughout this work. · Planners at the IW Council dismissed requests to consider a new Conservation Area for Shore Road. On this matter, I intend speaking to Planners to explore alternative arrangements to safeguard characteristics at this location. · This month, I’ve received a complaint regarding asbestos fly-tipped at a development in Lower Church Road. Both Environmental Health and the Police have been notified. If you witnessed this, or any other occurrence, please let me know. · Are you interested in becoming a magistrate? Next year there will be two or three vacancies to serve on the Isle of Wight Bench. For details please visit: www.gov. uk/become-magistrate

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Bigger premises for professional wood turner Andy Fortune of The Mulberry Tree Wood Bowl Turning Courses Turnery means he can An ideal Christmas Present for all ages. now offer group courses for up to 4 people, One stop shop for wood turning tools, as well as his already timber and equipment. established one-to-one courses, at his new ‘Wood Turning School’ Unit 20, Porchfield Business Park which will be focused on www.mtwoodturnery.com Follow us on varied workshops for all ages and abilities and will teach students new skills and techniques. We all know it’s great to learn a new skill, it keeps our minds young and active, and now you can buy vouchers for the courses which make ideal presents for those hard-to-buy-for friends and family! Christmas is just around the corner!!

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Andy’s new workshop is also a ‘one stop outlet’ for everything woodturning and woodcraft and he is the main island agent for Record Power, Chestnut Finishing Products and Robert Sorby as well as selling timber bowls, spindle blanks and hardwood boards.

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Over the last 5 years of teaching, Andy’s students have always had a wonderful time on his courses. Here are two reviews from previous students.

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“Had an absolutely brilliant day today. I was 77, St Mary’s Road, treated to a full day wood turning course with Cowes, PO31 7ST Andy. He is so patient and encouraging. I have learned so much and the bowl I made has pride of place in the house. Also very pleased to have made two pens even though they were very tricky. A great big thank you to Andy and I would recommend this course to everyone with an interest in learning a new skill. I have had a great day”.- SD “I recently booked a full days turning lesson with Andy at Mulberry Tree, it was amazing I learnt a lot from Andy he is a great teacher, he explains everything very clearly. I would recommend the lessons to anyone I really enjoyed it. I also came away with the bowl I made in the morning and the two pens I made in the afternoon all included in the cost and worth every penny”. – CB For more information call Andy on 07974 240870 or see his main advert above.

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January 27th 2018 Special film screening of Embrace at The Winter Gardens, Ventnor.

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An invitation from Source Energy by Sarah, Holistic Therapies, Workshops & Courses to watch EMBRACE, a life changing social impact documentary that explores the serious issue of negative body image.

Embrace tells the story of Taryn Brumfitts journey from body loather to body lover an Australian wife and mother who embarks on an international crusade to change the way we think and feel about our bodies.

This powerful documentary uncovers why poor body image has become a global epidemic and what women everywhere can do to have a brighter future.

Included in the ticket price is the Pre-Screening Health & Wellbeing Boutique, from 3-7pm then take your seats in the auditorium at 7pm, for some inspirational speakers before the screening and afterwards we invite you to stay for the jaw dropping, glittering, raffle finale and after party with music and dancing until 2am for 18+ in the bar.

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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox CEMETERY NEWPORT ROAD: ENORMOUS congratulations to EACH AND EVERY PERSON over the years, that have supported and made the heritage project happen. What a fantastic achievement! I was delighted to be at the Opening Ceremony. If you’ve not been over recently then please go and have a nosey - I know a lot of you have been asking me lots of questions!

Tuesday the Heritage Resource Centre is open 1-4pm and Wednesday to Saturday 10-1pm. Call 298099 or E: secretary@ friendsofnorthwoodcemetery.org.uk

reservoir had to be used. As this is higher, the pressure was increased, hence the number of incidents reported. The crews are working hard to ensure residents have minimum disruption.

Any issues get in touch.

EMPTY DERELICT HOMES: I am pleased to say that small amounts of progress have started on a number of the properties that ‘you’ reported to me. Any more then get in touch.

SCHOOL TRAFFIC: As always, there is DODGY EMAILS/LETTERS/COLD CALLERS/ pressure around schools with parents SCAMS: call trading standards if you have any dropping and collecting their children. I don’t concerns on: 03454 040506 have to preach to the converted, so those of you who do walk, well done! If there is a way RAMBLERS: Fancy a nice stroll/brisk walk/ by car sharing (I set up a rota with friends, ramble around the Island. Feeling tired/ worked great!!) then please do... ANYTHING motiveless? Contact the ramblers on to help alleviate peak school traffic, and www.iowramblers.com. Its amazing how thus keeping the children safe, and residents invigorated you will feel. (their newsletter is happy! fab too!)

CAMPER VANS ON ROADS: I have received WORLD SCHOOL MILK DAY: Our very own, a couple of complaints over the number fantastic Briddlesford Farm were hosted at of this huge vehicles that are parked in Queensgate School. The children were very narrow streets. I have passed on to highways knowledgable and enthusiastic. If we all love enforcement who have investigated them our green fields we need to support our local all. Each one was road worthy, taxed and producers. Thanks to Judi and her family for insured, so little could be done. persevering and re inventing themselves to keep the cattle here on the Island.

VECTIS RADIO GOES FM!!!!! Yippee. waited such a long time for this. WELL DONE to MILL HILL RD: The work at the bottom of mill EACH AND EVERYONE that put the HUGE hill was due to a residents blocked sewer. I EFFORT into making this happen. MAKE THE did chase up and managed to get the works SWITCH OVER ON SATURDAY 4th November completed ahead of time. at 10.00am 104.6FM. Hopefully you can call us live on air to say you are listening. Call CONSTANT ROAD BLOCKS/WATER REPAIRS: Studio live on: 240666 (any road/weather On Tuesday 3rd October there was a problem reports also appreciated).

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‘Local and Vocal’ by Lora Peacey-Wilcox REMEMBRANCE PARADE: I will not be at Cowes this year due to being the Chairman of IW Council, I will be at Newport Square 10.45am to lay a wreath there.

I know Cowes will be well supported as in previous years.

JOB FAIR: A massive job board is produced, with lots of groups/organisations/business’ all who have work opportunities on the island. 11-3pm at Isle of Wight College, Thursday 26th October. Suitable to all working age residents.

ST.MARYS BARRIER/NEW WAYS TO PAY: Gosh, this came as a bit of a shock! Anyhow, The barrier will go in to stop people from ‘cutting through’ St.Marys, generally too fast. As soon as I heard, I asked them to assure me, if there was a major incident on the roundabout, this would be opened up.

That has been confirmed.

The new payments will be a camera that clocks you entering the site and then again as you leave. You will be charged according to how long you have been on site.

I notice that a large number of places now have these installed, and large fines are being issued all over. LIDL in Newport are using them, as is RED FUNNEL at Cowes. Red Funnel said they had them installed due to the fact that parked cars were constantly blocking access to buses and taxis. Red Funnel have also confirmed that

following initial installation they have now extended the length of stay to 20mins.

PERMIT PARKING: York St, Thetis, Bridge, Bernard, Arctic, Pelham: I have received an enormous amount of emails/calls about this.

I now confirm that the new man responsible for traffic is taking a paper on traffic issues to a meeting in November, until then items are not being taken forward. Thanks to all those that have taken the time to contact me.

LITERARY FESTIVAL: I took an annual couple of days out to once again enjoy this fantastic festival. Well done to EVERYONE that ‘makes it happen’; a truly entertaining and informative weekend.

CYCLING IN HIGH STREET: Once again near misses are happening on a daily basis. The town council ARE trying to resolve a number of issues there.

As always, please get in touch lora08@sky. com or txt: 07970 424214

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Sunday 19th November from 10am - 4pm at Ryde Castle Hotel, The Esplanade, Ryde

An inspirational event with an emphasis of taking the stress out of Christmas. A fabulous range of stalls and free workshops available throughout the day.

18 stall holders all promoting health and wellbeing or selling products.

Energy Readings, Meditation and Essentials Oils, Yoga and Tai Chi a just a small variety of holistic and spiritual practises. Mini treatments will be available on the day and a bumper raffle.

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From now until Sunday 12 November. How well do you know Cowes? Come and find out at the latest Exhibition to be staged by Cowes Heritage, at the Regatta Office, Bath Road, 10 am – 4 pm daily, featuring Royal Warrants, local brickworks, street names, listed buildings, curiosities etc. All welcome – FREE admission.

On the lead up to Advent St. James Church East Cowes is holding a Christmas Nativity Sheep Trail involving the businesses in the town. Children will be able to find a small woolly sheep in the participating shop windows and record their names on an entry form. A grand draw of the winning entries will take place at the Christmas Messy Church on Monday November 27th 3.15pm at the church. Children and their parents/carers are welcome to attend for an afternoon of fun, crafts and a simple meal. No charge just come and enjoy the fun. Further info from : Jean on 291295

Saturday 4th November - Sandown November Celebrations from 4pm along the Esplanade. Fire shows, entertainment, food vendors, sideshows and firework finale from the pier. Brought to you by Sandown Carnival. Free Entry.

Saturday 4th November – Autumn Fayre at the Isle of Wight Society for the Blind, Millbrooke House, 137 Carisbrooke Road, Newport from 10.30am – 2pm. Homemade cake stall, bottle tombola, puzzles/ handicrafts, raffle, refreshments and more.

Vectis Radio will be broadcasting live on their first day of FM transmission

at Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport. Gates open at 4pm with the firework finale at 7pm. Live music, balloon modelling, fancy dress competitions (with prizes), children’s entertainment. Local food and drink vendors on site catering to a wide range of tastes. Tickets £5 adults, £2 children 6 – 12, 5’s and under free. Tickets available from Newport Parish Council, Riverside Centre, Dragonfly and IOW Radio.

Sunday 5th November – Guy Fawkes Night in Yarmouth – Come and join in the fun from 6pm. Hog roast, mulled wine, hot chestnuts, toffee apples, torch light parade to the common followed by a firework display. Guy competition in the square at 6.30pm Monday 6th November - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport. “Meet the Residents of Ryde” by a group from Ryde Social Heritage Group who bring some of Ryde’s former residents back to life and tell their stories. Everyone welcome. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes.

Admission members of the Isle of Wight - £1; non-members - £2 Sunday 12th November - Christmas at Barton Manor, East Cowes - live music- IOW craft stalls - BBQ - bar - carriage rides around this beautiful privately owned estate - live music - dancing - snow dome - pantomime dames - so much going on over the day - HTP will be running the cafe with cream teas and hot food - we have mulled wine and chestnuts come and join us 10-4pm. All raising money for Challenge & Adventure

Wednesday 15th November - Cowes Heritage Saturday 4th November - Newport Parish - The final Open Morning of the autumn series Council’s Spooks & Sparks Event, combining from 10 am - 12 noon at the Portacabin, Three the best bits of Halloween and Firework Night Gates Business Park, Cowes. You will be able 16

home. Cakes and refreshments will also be available and all monies raised will go to the Supporters of Cowes Library Fund.

to browse through the varied archived items including maps, documents, research material, photos etc. All are welcome to this free event.

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November – Cowes Christmas Fair at Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, High Street Cowes from 10.30am – 4.30pm. A vast range of stalls selling an exciting variety of quality, unique gifts and crafts from some of the Islands most talented artists, crafters and small Island businesses. A wonderful opportunity to buy all your Christmas gifts under one roof at a friendly and warm event. FREE ENTRY ~ FREE PARKING ~ OVER 60 STALLS ~ REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE Thursday 23rd November - An illustrated talk on Steam Yachts by Graeme Lamby will be held at the monthly meeting of the World Ship Society at 7pm a the Riverside Centre, Newport Quay.

Saturday 25th November - Cowes Library will be holding its Christmas Craft Fair between 10am and 2pm with a wide variety of different art and craftwork available to buy. There will be lots of activities for children, including Christmas crafts, a lucky dip and face painting. There will also be a raffle. If you wish to take part, tables are available at £6. For more information or to obtain an application form, call in at Cowes Library or tel: 01983 293341.

A highlight of this year’s Fair will be a competition for the best Mince Pies and Christmas Fairy Cakes, with a 1st prize and runner up in both categories. The competition is free to enter and open to all ages. Entries need to be submitted for judging before 10.30am on the day of the Fair and following judging entries can either be donated to sell at the Fair or taken

Saturday 25th November – The Wight Festival of Christmas at 1Leisure Medina, Newport. Start your Christmas celebrations with the Wight Festival of Christmas. Presenting the best in local crafts, food and drink, entertainment, Santa’s grotto, Christmas workshops and much more. Free entry and parking, and a host of festive entertainment Saturday 25th November - “Kezi’s Kindness Christmas Fayre at the Scout Hut, Adelaide Grove, East Cowes. From 11am – 3pm A Christmas fayre for all to find the perfect gift with over 15 stalls with beautiful creations.

Warm food, candy floss and popcorn, face painting - all money raised will go to “kezi kindness” a charity to help children on the Isle of Wight.

Sunday 26th November – Christmas Fair at Northwood House & Park, Ward Avenue, Cowes, from 10am – 4pm. Free admission.

Peruse a variety of quality gift stalls in a relaxed atmosphere. Local gifts & crafts, Santa’s Grotto, hot refreshments and Santa Paws (have your dog’s picture taken with Santa)

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