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Slimming World With Government figures revealing that obesity rates are rising, more of us are thinking about how we can lose weight. One way is by joining a Slimming World group. Having lost weight with Slimming World herself, Wendy wants to help other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too. She opened he first group at Gurnard Primary School in December 2015 and now also runs groups at Cowes Primary School and Ventnor Baptist Church. While running her groups Wendy has helped members reach their weight loss targets, come off their diabetes medication, improve their health and look and feel great! Slimming World’s plan doesn’t feel like a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish. You are never hungry and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation. Support is also a key part of any Slimming World group. As someone who has lost weight herself, she knows the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, she will be there to support every one of her members all the way to their chosen target weight. Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas and working together as a group to overcome challenges and celebrate success is so important to successful weight loss. Wendy runs Slimming World groups at Gurnard Primary School on Mondays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm and at Cowes Primary School on Thursdays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. For more information or to join either pop along or call Wendy on 07745 451899.
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Welcome to the October issue of Island Magazines and you are probably, like me, wondering where the time has gone and how could we be in Autumn already! The weather has changed recently and you can feel the chill in the air especially early morning and in the evening although we have still had some nice sunny days. If you are a dog owner you’ll be pleased to know that from the 1st October our little furry four legged friends can once again play on the beaches that were out of bounds to them during the summer season. I know my own little dog Alfie, will be excited by this news. October is a bit quieter on the events side than previous months but there is still plenty happening across the Island and you can find all the information in our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 14 and 15. If you have an event happening please feel free to email the details for inclusion in future issues. Once again this issue is packed with news and information and I hope you enjoy reading it. Until next month....
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Diary of a Yoga Journey I’ve started on a journey... I’ve been wanting to take this journey for years and I am always mumbling my favourite mantra ‘I really want to learn yoga’. I normally say it most when things in my life aren’t going to plan which in my case is when I am feeling unwell and stressed. I have been suffering from back pain, I’m not alone in this common complaint but something changed this day and I finally pulled my finger out and have done something about it – I did some research, I asked around, and then I made the phone call to a friend of a friend who is a yoga teacher and there ladies and gentleman is how I have taken the first steps on my journey. We have discussed what I want from yoga, how I envisage it fitting in my life, my goals and much more. I have opted for one to one lessons and this is down to my own personal preference as I don’t feel ready to attend a class with others just yet, but never say never!
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I feel my first lesson has gone really well and Nickie has sent me notes with instructions of everything we covered so I can carry on the good work at home. Already I am counting down the days until our next meeting. If I remind you of yourself then please do as I have done and take the first step. It seems more daunting than it really is. Call Nickie Short on 07799 032824 for a relaxed chat and visit her website www.yogaisleofwight.co.uk for more information how you too could benefit.
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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox SEAGULLS/HERRING GULLS/PIGEONS: I have received complaints about the amount of noise and waste that is causing quite a disturbance to residents. If you would like to know the response from environment control, then please get in touch, as its quite lengthy!
noise. New works to the prows are due to take place later this month. Meanwhile floaty finder should be back up and running to give you accurate crossing times. check out floatyfinder. com it really is very good. Well done chaps!
ST.MARYS HOSPITAL: I attended their AGM. Interesting stats: 70,873 calls to NHS 111. ASH GROVE: I went up to look at the recent 28,915 calls to 999. 46,622 A&E attendances. works and complained about the state of the 160,500 Outpatient appointments. 114,989 pavement edging; I am informed that this will imaging requests. 2017/18 sees St.Mary’s be rectified. being run at its very worst, with 7 out of 14 WORKING FROM HOME: I received a complaint on red for non performance. What is good is that the REAL staff that care for patients really against a rented accommodation that is do CARE! That was clear and received a good alleged to be used as a private garage. As I rating; well done to them. always say, PARKING is the biggest issue that I deal with; I am constantly trying to solve the CELEBRATING AGE FESTIVAL WEEK: 1-7th problems faced by residents. OCT. A fabulous chance to meet up and do UKSA/COWES YOUTH CLUB: The deal was due lots of varied things! Please contact 525282, hello@agefriendlyisland.org or www. to be agreed; and then the council removed agefriendlyisland.org to find out what is going all the items of sports equipment including on in your area. You may just see me at one or climbing wall and trampolines. It was NEVER discussed that these items would be removed. two of the events, as I now qualify in age!! So, I am on the case...!
LITERARY FESTIVAL: My 3 day holiday! Another superb group of authors and interesting ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: I received speakers. See you there! check out www. complaints about the escalating anti social isleofwightliteraryfestival.com behaviour in our town. PLEASE, PLEASE call 999 IF an incident is happening at the time and My thanks to the huge band of volunteers that you are witnessing it. For any other complaints ‘make the event happen’! call the 101 number and make a report. Our MEN IN SHEDS: I look forward to meeting you Police NEED you to call the numbers; without the incidents being logged, they cannot prove on Monday 15th Oct 11-1pm at the mens shed there are problems, and we lose more officers up the Somerton Industrial Estate. They are having an open day. Give them a quick call if on the beat. you’d like to attend. 298679 BEACH CLEAN: Well done to Erica at Costa Coffee for arranging another beach clean, Waters Edge at 2pm on Sunday 23rd Sept. FLOATING BRIDGE: So, the new matting went down to try to help with the complaint of 6
Dimbola Museum & Galleries are hosting The Sky Traveller from October 6 - December 16. Captain Alfred Buckham (1879-1956), aka The Sky Traveller, made some of the most stunning and poetic aerial photography ever created. A reconnaissance photographer for the Royal
‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox continued Air Service during World War One, he was eventually discharged after nine plane crashes, the last one forcing him to breathe out of a tracheotomy tube for the rest of his life. Against doctors orders, he continued to fly and take photographs. Buckham worked in open cockpits with his unwieldy camera, enduring sprays of oil and wind to get the perfect, painterly shot. His body of work is a marvel of photography ensuring Buckham’s place as one of the world’s best photographers. As always, if you need more info or have enquiries, the best way to get in touch is via email: lora08@sky.com
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Staying Put!! Back at the beginning of the year there was talk about Island Dental Services relocating to Newport. But for now and the foreseeable future, owner Keith Tierney has decided to stay at the present location in Castle Street, East Cowes. Keith and Heidi will continue to offer the same high level of dentistry at affordable prices and they are currently taking on new clients. If you are in need of a check-up or dental work give Island Dental Services a call on 291423 or pop in and see them to book an appointment or to register.
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Hare Piece This month our front cover star has got me asking the question ‘are you running to, or from somewhere’!!??
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All of Nick’s photographs are amazing but I am particularly drawn to his hares as there is something captivating and mystical about them. We were lucky enough to feature one of his pictures on the front cover of the Janice Clark DipCFHP, MPSPract October issue last year Having trouble reaching your feet? too... I can’t wait to see what he will pull out Are your feet giving you pain? the bag for next year. corn removal • ingrowing toe nails • nail cutting Keep watching this thickened nail reduction • cracked heels space.
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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Dottens Farm - A meeting was held last month to receive feedback on proposals to increase dwellings adjacent to Dottens Farm from the approved 8 to 10. The new proposals have one point of access, whilst the ten dwellings are clustered away from the listed buildings at Dottens Farm. It is anticipated that following feedback from the meeting a revised application will be advertised in the coming weeks.
Utility Bill). Please call 294902 to book an appointment. Gurnard Pines - I am supporting residents from Gurnard Pines on three matters. The introduction of meters and the subsequent costs of electricity and water, site maintenance and support for vulnerable residents on site.
Although there are limited powers to challenge the fees that holiday park owners charge, I am looking into issues that I can signpost support Watersedge Café - Following my referral to the to residents. I am intending to hold a drop in IW Council’s Planning Committee proposals for residents this month, and will undertake to extend and expand the Watersedge Café a letter drop once this is arranged. In the to two storeys was approved. Many thanks to meantime, please feedback to me your views everybody who commented to proposals. before Tuesday 9th October. Meadow View, Place Road - Local residents have contacted me with concerns over the Construction Management Plan issued by developers to Planners in August for the second phase of this development. Within the plan it suggests bonfires could be lit 10-12am and 2-4pm, 5 days per week. I have discussed concerns raised with the developers, planners and environmental health in the hope that a resolution can be found that will be supported by those living nearby. Cowes Medical Centre - Cowes Medical Centre are urging residents to book their Flu Jab. This can be undertaken this year by appointment, and is most effective when taken between September and November. At the same time immunisation can also be taken for shingles. In addition the Centre reminds residents about making appointments for cervical screening, and registering for on-line services, where two forms of ID are required (Driving Licence/ Passport plus 12
Consultation for a Combined Fire Authority Due to increasing pressure and reduced budgets Fire & Rescue authorities need to ensure they are operating in the most efficient way. The IW Council and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority are asking for the views of residents and stakeholders on the proposed creation of a new combined Fire Authority for the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth. This consultation continues until 26th October. For details please visit: https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/about-us/whowe-are/hampshire-fire-and-rescue-authority/ consultation/ Bus Services - Following complaints received about buses being cancelled, delayed and filled to the extent where residents from Roundhouse, Cowes Medical Centre and St. Mary’s Hospital were unable to access seats, I have contacted Southern Vectis. Seafront Cycling - Complaints continue to be received of cyclists using the seafront
News report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued pavement between Cowes and Gurnard. If you are a competent cyclist, there is no reason to cycle on the pavement as the highway is wide enough to accommodate all traffic! Please let me know your thoughts on pavement cycling. This will be discussed by Gurnard Parish Council! Floatyfinder.com - Despite assurances from the Isle of Wight Council regarding the Floating Bridge residents can now find out whether the bridge is operating by visiting http:// floatyfinder.com/. Many thanks to Mike and Adam for setting up this fantastic site!
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2nd and 4th 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. Monday 1st October - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport. “2 World War 1 Army Officers” a talk by John Matthews (former Deputy Coroner for the Isle of Wight) Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2
on Friday 19th October – Sunday 21st October in Northwood House. For ages 4-18, the expanded Youth Zone will feature authors, performances, storytelling, workshops, inventions, forest school, competitions and much more. Visit www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com, to learn more about the Literary Festival and to learn about the 2018 exciting line up. Friday 12th October - East Cowes RNLI Fish and Chip supper and quiz at Seabreeze, East Cowes at 6.30pm. £12 per person. Booking essential, please phone Helen on 293664
Saturday 13th October - The Wight Diamonds Marching Band are holding a charity concert in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch. At The Trinity Theatre Cowes at 7pm. Please come and join us for a wonderful Saturday 6th October – Coffee morning/ night of entertainment. Tickets £6.00 per open day at Vectis Radio from 10am -12pm. person. Tickets available in advance by Come along to the Vectis Radio studio at the contacting Kathryn at The Wight Brainy Riverside Centre and see how it all works. Tea/ Bunch on 07850255984 or John from Wight coffee and biscuits supplied for a minimum £1 Diamonds by emailing: wdmb15@gmail.com donation to keep the community radio station Tickets will also be available on the door on running. the night. Licensed Bar serving refreshments and ice-creams in the interval. Plus Raffle. Sunday 7th October - East Cowes RNLI Annual Big Quiz and Bumper Raffle at East Cowes Friday 19th October – Vectis Radio Quiz Night Conservative Club, Clarence Road. First at the Isle of Wight College Restaurant at 7pm. Question 7.30pm. £10 per team to include £10 per head to include your meal. Raffle. light refreshments. Contact Helen Wilkinson Teams of 4 or 2 or join together. Book tickets on 293664 or Jenny on 293292 via kelvin.currie@vectisradio.fm, all to be paid for by 12th. Advise dietary requirements when Thursday 11th– Sunday 14th October – Isle of booking? No tickets on door. All proceeds go to Wight Literary Festival at Northwood House, Vectis Radio Community Radio fund. Ward Avenue, Cowes. Now in its seventh year, the Literary Festival is a non-profit making Friday 19th October – Huge Challenging Quiz charitable trust. Over time the Festival has at Gurnard Pines, Cockleton Lane, Cowes at gone from strength to strength and has had 7pm We are looking for teams of 4 for £20. a wide range of speakers. In a change to Bar food will be available throughout the previous years, this year’s Youth Zone, the evening and drinks will be served at your table. Festival’s children’s programme, will take place A giant raffle is available thanks to the support Saturday 6th October – Table Top Sale at Northwood Church from 11am – 3pm. Refreshments will be available.
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of the Co-operative Funeralcare, Newport. Ten rounds, prize for best team name and prize for worst team (triers). Quiz master will be Tom Stroud. You can register your team now and save your place. For more information ring 01983 527026 or email karen@challengeandadventure.org.uk Saturday 20th October – Sunday 11th November – Cowes Heritage Autumn Exhibition 10am – 4pm daily at the Regatta Centre, Bath Road, Cowes. A snapshot of Life and Events in the Cowes Area drawn from the large collection of the late Charles Taylor – local historian. Free admission. Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October – Island Con from 10am – 6pm at Cowes Enterprise College, Crossfield Avenue, Cowes. The Isle of Wight Comic Con returns for a 2nd year with film & TV celebrities, comic book guests, attractions, new zones, new venue and so much more! No age restrictions. For further information and to book tickets visit www.islandcon.co.uk. Monday 22nd October - Cowes Methodist Church, Stay and Play 9.30 to 11.30 (Accompanied children only) Afternoon Tea from 2pm - 4pm and Soft Toy Parachute Drop @ 11 am and 3pm, £3 for 1 toy, £5 for 2 to drop. Raising funds for Action for Children. Everyone welcome
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play card and board games. Refreshments available. First Saturday of every month – 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 – Lego Club for over 5’s from 10.30am – 12.30pm. 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 – Adults Colouring Club from 10.30am – 12pm. Come and relax at Cowes Library with some colouring in. It’s helpful for beating stress and getting the creative juices flowing. 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.
Calling all iPad owners. Cowes Library is running a series of 3 x 2 hour lessons to help Saturday 27th October - Donated book, DVD you get the best out of your iPad. This course and CD Sale from 10am – 4.30pm at Cowes is for anyone owning an iPad and you must Library. Donations of books welcome before the bring it along with you. There are limited day. Refreshments courtesy of the Supporters spaces and you do need to book a place, so if of Cowes Library. you are interested in attending, then contact Cowes Library on 01983 293341 and they will Monday 1st & 15th October – Fortnightly club book you onto the next available course. for adults at Cowes Library from 10am – 12pm. all event information was correct at time of print. A fun and social space for adults of all ages to Visit our website - islandmagazines.co.uk 15
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