Island Magazines Cowes, Northwood & Gurnard October 2015 issue by Island Magazines

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October 2015

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One thing I know for sure is that this issue is packed with news, information and details of some great local businesses. You can read all about Art Therapy on page 9 and on page 3 , if you are a cat owner you can find out how you can help the cat crisis on the Island. The ‘Dates for your Diary’ page is on page 11. The Rotary is appealing to the generosity of Islanders in the hope that you will all be able to support this years Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. The full details are on page 6 and this is a great Charity to help and in doing so you will put a smile on the face of a child at Christmas. I hope you enjoy this issue and please keep me informed if you have any news to share. Until next month.

Debbie

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FELINE WELFARE & PET DOCTORS SPAYING BLITZ There is a CAT CRISIS on the ISLAND and NATIONWIDE with endless cats needing to come into care, but the reality is that all the Rescue Centres are always full so can not offer the care so desperately needed to many homeless, abandoned and neglected cats. YOU can help to ease this CRISIS by getting your female cats spayed. From September until the end of December Feline Welfare and Pet Doctors are working together and they can spay your female cat or kitten, 4 months and over, for £20. If you are on a low income or on benefits and would like help getting your cat/kitten spayed please don’t hesitate to call Feline Welfare on 521778 (answermachine at times) Nursing mothers can be spayed when the kittens are 7-8 weeks old - JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE NURSING IT DOESN’T MEAN THEY CAN’T GET PREGNANT AGAIN !! They are also offering microchipping (at the time of surgery only) for £8 They are still helping with the boys so please do contact them.

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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox

MAIN RD BY PRISON: I received a number of calls regarding the closure of the road at the start of Cowes Week. A BT cover had broken and needed tar mac to be repaired. This was not available until Monday, hence traffic lights all weekend! ALEXANDRA HOUSE: Birmingham Rd. I have chased this up with the IWC Conservation Officer with regard to progressing the work.

down to the public at some stage down the line. BUT... the new contractors will be supplying a ‘mobile service’ for people to use. Should you wish to revert back to a ‘back door collection’ this can be done for an extra ‘opt in’ £1.00 a week. Permits for small traders will be available via the contractor Amey.

NATWEST BANK COWES CLOSING: ON 25-11-15: The reason is a reduction of over 22% of people using it, choosing to use ‘online’ services. They DEVOLUTION: The Government is pushing for will have a MOBILE BRANCH visiting Cowes 3 local authorities to become more cohesive, and times a week. My thanks to all the staff that work together more closely. Hence the IWC have served Cowes so well over the years. You joining up with Hampshire. will be sorely missed. ARCTIC RD/CYCLEWAY: Regular users will know just how bad the surface is there. Island Roads have said it could be 2017 until its looked at. I will keep chasing. I have also received complaints of the hours/noise from the Wharfage. I am looking into this.

TABLES CHAIRS LICENSE: Due to a number of complaints the IWC have taken back the Licensing side of this service. Any business wishing to put tables and chairs out WILL have to apply for a license. I understand A frame boards do not need permission, but call: 823159 for further details.

POST OFFICE: Again, thanks to Marks and Spencer for allowing the Post Office to use DONT TIP IT, storeroom IT: I still see an awful the site. The problem is with finding someone lot of items taken to the tip that people on low wishing to take on the Franchise of Post Master. incomes need. Call 298679 for details of what they can use. SOUTHERN VECTIS: Are making changes to their services, affecting the 1 route (mainly TREE POLLARDING: I have received complaints evenings and weekends). Please check out the about the size of the trees on Newport timetables at the stops! Rd/Mill Hill Rd. Island Roads now have this responsibility and they say that pollarding will DENMARK RD: I have received a couple of take place every 3 years... concerned phone calls from people not obeying the No Right Turn; One Way signs. Particularly ‘JACK’ the sculpture on Newport Rd: My coming out of business’ in Denmark and then thanks to those that contacted me about how turning up towards Granville Rd; Also people overgrown the site was around it. I contacted coming out of the flats and going up the hill. Island Roads who went down and cleared the site, I have to say, the best its looked in my 50+ BINS NEW CONTRACT: The service will remain years! Thanks I.R. pretty much as it is now. Those who are able to have black bins will be issued, for that As always, (and many of you do) If you require waste. Seagull proof bags will be issued for further information on the above I can be those property where bins are not deemed contacted on: lora@onwight.net or 149 accessible. The Forest Rd site will be shut 5 Newport Rd. Cowes. PO31 7PT.

Shoebox Appeal District 1110 Reg Charity No 1064463

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For disadvantaged children in Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and the Philippines

Final Date for receipt of shoeboxes is the 31st October 2015 Age 1 - 3 Boy or Girl - choose from Small soft toy, picture book, hat gloves, socks, soap, hairbrush, flannel, toothbrush/toothpaste, plus other suitable small items

Age 4 - 7 Boy or Girl - choose from Educational book & game, simple jigsaw, ball, lego, crayons & colouring book, hat, gloves, scarf, socks, hairbrush, flannel, toothbrush/paste, toy vehicle, small doll, skipping rope

Age 8 - 11 Boy or Girl - choose from Educational book & game, jigsaw, ball, card game, felt pens, pencils, pencil case, drawing book, hat, scarf, gloves, socks, comb, soap toothbrush/paste skipping rope, hair accessories.

Age 12 - 15 Boy or Girl - choose from Educational book & game, playing cards, geometry set, pens, pencils, rubber, sharpener, pencil case, writing/drawing book, hat, scarf, gloves, socks, toiletries, washbag.

Boxes must not be larger than 33cm x 20cm x 15cm or 13” x 8” x 6” Please cover your box with wrapping paper, ensuring the lid is separately wrapped for customs’ purposes. Do not wrap individual items - just place them in your box, include a card/letter if you wish. Use an elastic band to secure the box. Cut out and stick the label below to the top of the box and clearly mark the catergory it is intended for. Please sellotape to the top of the box a donation of £1 towards transportation and admin costs. You can drop off your shoe box(es) at any of these places:East Cowes - Under the Umbrella Tree, Co-op Funeral Care, West Cowes - Beresford Barbers, Lake - Post Office, Co-op Funeral Care, Newport - County Press, IOW Radio, Co-op Funeral Care, Jewsons, Staples, STA Sofas, Nettlestone - Vic’s Store, Ryde - Co-op Funeral Care, Busy Bee, Island Wide Carpets, Sandown - Moreys/Jewsons, Shanklin - Shanklin Conservative Club, Co-op Funeral Care, Shorwell - Post Office, Ventnor - Wendy’s, Freshwater- Amazing Glazing, Co-op Funeral Care.

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Please circle who the shoebox is intended for BOY 1 - 3 4 - 7 8 - 11 12 - 15 GIRL

PLEASE STICK THIS LABEL AND YOUR DONATION TO THE TOP OF THE SHOEBOX.

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Reliable, professional, experienced and competitive are all words used to describe Isola Building and Renovations. Owner Marc has been in the profession for over 25 years and he understands the importance of delivering a first class service every time.

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Art Therapy is exactly what it says it is… Fencing, Painting & Landscaping creative therapeutic colouring for grown ups. Remember when you were a child and you Please call Guy on 01983 532919 were given a colouring book! It’s exactly the or 07531084727 same as that… you get to bring a picture to References available on request life. It’s your picture/book and you can do what you want. You can use pencils, crayons, felt tips, gel pens, the list goes on. You can use whatever colours you want and if you don’t want to stay within the lines then you don’t have too as this is the beauty of Art Therapy!!! I have the Secret Garden colouring book which is combined with an inky treasure hunt and features pictures containing birds, rabbits, insects and animals hidden amongst swirly trees, beautiful gardens and other magical wonders. I can find myself engrossed in colouring for hours at a time or sometimes I can just pick it up and shade a few flowers. There is no set time and you can make the rules up as you go along. Its relaxing and rewarding and you can take it with you wherever you go and its not expensive either. These books are designed to give us a break from the manic world that we live in. Feeling stressed or has your day been frustrating, perhaps you are recuperating, or maybe you just need some you time… whatever the reason Art Therapy could be just what you need. You will find many local shops will be stocking these colouring books or you can order them online like I did from Amazon. For a caring and compassionate service

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Joker Jacks Tattoo Studio 07783 082 900 Professional freehand tattoo artist from the mainland All styles of work undertaken Email - jokerjacks13@gmail.com Find us on Facebook 12 York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6QY

Cowes Lions Club is looking for a space such as a shed or garage to store a small amount of equipment and donations. If you are able to help, please contact either Jackie on 298014 or Ann on 855546

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Dates for your Diary Sunday 4th October The East Cowes RNLI Branch is holding the annual quiz and bumper raffle at the East Cowes Conservative Club, Clarence Road, East Cowes. £6 per team of four and first question is at 7.30pm. Contact Jenny Clune on 293292 or Helen Wilkinson on 293664 Wednesday 7th October – Goat Round Up 9.30am – 3pm. Come and help the Rangers round up our goats on Ventnor Downs. Be prepared for steep slopes and uneven ground, come dressed in thorn-proof clothes and leather boots with good grip. Booking essential on 01983 741020. Meet at Ventnor Downs Radar station car park PO38 1AH (SZ 566 785). Bring a packed lunch Wednesday 7th October until Friday 11th October – Harp on Wight Festival In addition to the concerts, there will be lectures, teaching courses for all levels of ability including absolute beginners, and a wonderful exhibition of harps made by national manufacturers which will be at Ryde Methodist Church from October 8th. For full details please see www.harponwight.com, or for further information please phone 0198373930. This is also the number to book tickets in advance Thursday 15th October – Sun 18th October the Isle of Wight Literary Festival at Northwood House, St Mary’s Church and The Trinity Theatre in Cowes. They are also planning a number of exciting fringe events to be held in and around the town.

peace, Street Parties etc.) It will be displayed at the Regatta Office in Bath Road each day from 10am until 4pm. Admission is free. Friday 23rd October - The Ghost Runner. This is a 5km fun run through Parkhurst Forest. Staged after dark, runners will follow a well marked, flat off road course lit by head torch, enhanced by one or two Halloween themed surprises! This year, the entry fee includes a light supper, with proceeds going to Challenge and Adventure a charity who have specialised in working with disadvantaged and challenging young people on the Isle of Wight for over 20 years. This fun event is suitable for all levels walking is acceptable! Registration and signing in is from 6pm - there is a briefing at 6.45 and the run starts at 7pm. Price: £7.50 Friday 30th October –Cash Low? Cash Flow? 11am – 3pm This free event is organised by The Footprint Trust and is at the Riverside Centre, Newport Quay, Newport. On hand will be experts from many organisations, including the CAB, AgeUK and The Footprint Trust, who can help you save money and get you extra help. Friday 30th October – Charity Quiz Night at the Hare and Hounds, Arreton starting at 8pm. In aid of RSPCA IOW Branch. All the money raised stays on the Island for Island Animals. Call 01983 523446 to book a team/table

Saturday 31st October – Family Firework Party – Spooks and Sparks. At Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport from 4.45pm. Once again, Jubilee Fireworks will provide the finale of spectacular fireworks but there will also be music from Cornerstone, magic from Huxley Saturday 17th October until Sunday 8th and because it is Halloween, many spooky Nov. Cowes Heritage Centre are presenting surprises! Fancy dress competitions for both an exhibition entitled “Celebrations”. It adults and children, so get your witches, features many local organisations who have ghouls, ghosts and vampire costumes dusted enjoyed major birthdays. ( Women’s Institute, off. Family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) are £10 Cowes Football Club, Royal Yacht Squadron, and will be available at a number of outlets. Northwood School, Solent School, 70 years of Call 559119 for more info 11

News Report from Independent Isle of Wight Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Planning Matters. Land adjacent to Dottens Farm, Woodvale Road. This application is currently being considered by Planning officers. Thank you to the 50+ residents who have commented!

for a further two months, with grateful thanks to M&S.

The latest communication from the Post Office states ‘we [The Post Office] are working really hard to move to a permanent home as quickly as possible’... In the meantime, I very much In light of comments, Gurnard Parish Council note that local businesses, Cowes Town Council has raised an objection citing and others who I wholeheartedly support are concerns over: tenaciously working to find a solution to resolve . The impact of the development on the listed this ongoing saga. Dottens Farm and Barn. Concerns were expressed on the ambiguity of Natwest Bank in Cowes to close. the age of these buildings I’ve been advised this bank is due to close on within the applicant’s heritage statement. 25th November. This is as a result of reduced . Highways and Traffic implications and local footfall. The bank has advised that after this evidence of traffic related incidents at school date a mobile bank will visit Cowes three times drop off collection times. weekly. Customers have been notified. . Loss of the Green Gap between Cowes and Gurnard and Settlement Coalescence between Correspondence from Island Roads. both communities. I’m in the process of trying to resolve a few . Less Housing Need demand, following the issues following the receipt of letters from approved development at Place Road. Highway contractors. If you receive a letter . Loss of a green field site in preference to which you believe is overly officious and require Government’s commitment to redevelop support please let me know! brown field sites as priority. District Meeting with Island Roads. . Bailey’s Stores, High Street, Cowes. Cllr John Nicholson and I are seeking to call a As adjoining Councillor, I’ve put forward Cowes District Meeting with Island Roads to several reasons for requesting this application resolve and be updated on several ongoing to change use of the Bailey’s Store to be highways matters in Cowes. John and I were considered by the Planning Committee. recently appointed to represent Cowes Town Council on this body. Please let me know, if Conservation Area request, Shore Road, there are ongoing issues which require Gurnard. resolution. A local resident has requested for Shore Road to become a Conservation Area. Any Gurnard to Thorness Cliff Path. designation will safeguard any important I’m anticipating that the Gurnard Cliff Path characteristics of this Road. Please let me know negotiations are close to being concluded your thoughts! by way of a positive agreement between all landowners and Rights Of Way. My grateful Cowes Post Office. thanks to all landowners who has made this Residents will be aware that the Post Office possible. received an 11th hour reprieve to remain open 12

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NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS By Chris Riddet

Cllr Riddet advised that an informal meeting between the clerks and Chairmen of Cowes Town Council, Gurnard Parish Council and Northwood Parish Council had been called by Cllr Jones, the mayor of Cowes Town Council. The meeting would provide an opportunity to discuss the possibility of clustering for the delivery of some discretionary services from the Isle of Wight Council. Issues regarding recent roadworks undertaken by Island Roads in the area would also form an item for discussion. Cllr Riddet agreed to report back to the October meeting. Mention was made that initially a quarterly meeting between councillors and the District Stewards had been planned, where any problems could be highlighted. As these had not taken place for some time, Cllrs J Nicholson and Fuller agreed to try and reinstate this initiative.

ABCD scheme took place on 27 August for the Northwood, Cowes and Gurnard areas. It was viewed as a driver or principal enabler for the My Life a Full Life programme. This initiative was building momentum delivering significant results through the encompassing Vanguard programme MEDINA VALLEY ACTION PLAN Notes of the meeting of the Medina Valley Area Action Plan held in July had been circulated by email prior to the meeting. The draft Area Action Plans should be available for public consultation in September/October. Mr Ollie Boulter, of the Planning Policy unit planned to hold back-to-back briefing sessions with parish and town council representatives prior to this taking place.

COWES LIBRARY

PICNIC TABLE VENNER AVENUE PLAY AREA

The Council expresses concern on any suggestion to reduce the opening hours of Cowes library to less than the 24.5 currently operated. The IW Council was urged to make every effort to seek volunteers from the community to continue with the existing level of provision.

Cllrs J and M Nicholson advised that Storeroom 2010 had referred them to Sue Wendes, their Educational Co-ordinator. Exact details were required both in terms of quality of wood and size, so that a quotation could be provided to enable a comparison to be made with the picnic table installed on Gurnard .Green. It was decided that Cllrs J and M Nicholson obtain a quotation from Storeroom2010 to enable a judgement to be made on the purchase of a picnic table taking into account quality and best value.

COMMUNITY WELLBEING Councillors noted the update report provided by Cllr J Nicholson on Wellbeing Development. Reference was made to his planned visit, with Prof Elkheir. for later in the month to meet with Prof Steve Peters, of Chimp Management. The launch of the 16

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