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East Cowes & Whippingham Area
Your Local Community Magazine
Dear Readers Welcome to the August issue and thank you for picking up a copy. The school holidays are here, the Island is once again becoming a hot spot for holiday makers and personally I still don’t think its warm enough to go swimming in the sea yet!!!! The weather is hit and miss at the moment and that is all I am going to say about it! August on the Island really signifies Carnival time and its a great time to get out and about to other towns and join in the fun. You will find details of carnivals and other events happening in August on the ‘Dates for you Diary’ which are on pages 16, 17 and 18. As usual you will find news and information in this issue along with some great advertisers who are always grateful for your business so please keep using them. I recently met with a family who experienced a life changing tragedy last year and are now helping other families and you can read all about it on page 10. I hope you enjoy this issue and look forward to catching up with you again next month. Debbie
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At present there are approximately 90 of them across the Island with some having Fully Insured - References - Free Estimates limited access (business hours) whilst others have 24 hour access. You can find details of the location of all these life saving devices by going to www.heartsafe.org.uk/AED-locations. In the event of a suspected SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) the observer and those present must report immediately the incident by ringing the Emergency Services 999. Instructions will be given by the Operator how to assist in the incident. Persons may be trained in basic life support (BSL) and understand the Chain of Survival. The Emergency Services will advise the caller who reports the incident how to assist.
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When life gives you lemons make lemonade For a lovely refreshing summer drink, homemade lemonade ticks all the boxes. There are plenty of recipes out there from the deluxe to the basic. I like to think this one is midway. You won’t be tied to the kitchen spending hours making it but it definitely tastes better than dish water. Take about 6 lemons (unwaxed preferably) and peel some strips of rind from a couple of them and put aside for decoration later. Give the lemons a good roll over the worktop to get the juices flowing and then cut in half and squeeze all that lovely juice out into a big jug (make sure to remove all the pips). Add 150g of caster sugar and stir. Then add two mugs of boiling water into the lemon juice and sugar mix and stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Next top up with 600ml of cold water and mix everything together. Put in the strips of peel for garnish and put in the fridge to completely cool. Serve with ice and lemon slices 5
Town Mayor Report for East Cowes From Margaret Webster
(Tel No: 01983 299082 and leave a message for the Mayor) By the time you read this the young school children will have been on holiday for a week or so. I do hope that the weather is beach friendly that this year you all enjoy the Esplanade recreation facilities. I had the honour of representing East Cowes at the official launch of the Red Funnels RED JET 6 on Monday 4th July 2016, by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne on Cowes Trinity jetty. I was in the introduction line up with other guests and then afterwards was amongst those invited to the official reception at the Royal Yacht Squadron, where we were once again introduced to the Princess Royal. Her highness had certainly done her homework, in our conversation she was interested in the future of East Cowes, very obviously knew of some of the developments that had already taken place and was interested in the future of the Town. It was a beautiful day and culminated with a fly past by spitfire planes and an air display by the Red Devils.
towards ongoing costs to help with the rising demand for help in the area which has increased by 23% during the first half of this year. It was resolved to donate ÂŁ500. It was also resolved that the Town Council would respond to the IW Parking Strategy by stating that East Cowes needs a long term car park. We understand that there will skateboarding sessions once a week in the East Cowes Skate Park, during the summer school holidays. The Pavilion Building is open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays during the mornings serving coffees/cakes. Please support.
The Town Council is concerned to hear rumours that the library is a) being closed or b) given to someone else to run. Can I clarify that neither rumour is true. East Cowes Community Library is leased to East Cowes Town Council by the Isle of Wight Council with a resource agreement for the library and a lease for the At the June Town Council meeting we were premises and run by volunteers. It is continuing informed that Destination Cowes, (newly to remain open on the advertised days with formed group of East and West Cowes the assistance of our appreciated volunteers Businesses and organisations), first planned and the Town Council have agreed recently, event was to be in 2017. We had resolved at to appoint a paid co-ordinator to manage the May meeting that we would decide at the the day to day running of the library. Over June meeting whether to make a financial the last year the footfall has fallen and your contribution towards it. In June we discussed support is needed to maintain this worthwhile the matter further, a proposal to defer the community asset. So when you are next in decision to a later date was rejected and a town, please pop in and see what the library resolve was made that the Town Council would has to offer. If anyone would like to become a pull out of the Destination Cowes. We are going volunteer, information can be obtained in the to investigate further to promote East Cowes library. ourselves, we will be discussing this at the July meeting. INFORMATION - Please Note: The clerk reported that 32 residents in East Cowes work as volunteers for the Good Neighbourhood Scheme. Age UK have requested that Town Council give support 6
East Cowes Town Council Meetings now start at 6.30p.m on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Planning meeting commences at 6pm (if the Town Council are in receipt of any applications)
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EAST COWES TOWN COUNCIL GRANT APPLICATIONS
East Cowes Town Council are offering small grants to support local non profit/clubs organisations currently working to benefit the local community in East Cowes. The Town Council will not support funding: • For individuals or profit-making organisations • For retrospective applications (i.e. you must not have committed yourself to the expenditure prior to application) • To groups or organisations that do not benefit East Cowes /Residents.
The deadline for applications will be the 30th August 2016 for consideration at the September Town Council Meeting. For an application form please, contact or call into the Town Hall (office open 10 -12) Tina Bailey, Town Clerk, East Cowes Town Council, Town Hall, York Avenue, East Cowes, IW. PO32 6RU
Phone:- 01983 299082 Email: ecowes.townhall@btconnect.com
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East Cowes Business Association This month, we thought that you might like to see all of the businesses that are current members of ECBA. By paying their annual membership fee, the businesses below make it possible for community activities such as Pancake Day Races, the St George’s Day celebration and the sponsoring of the swing boats in Kings Square at the start of August. Without their membership, these and many other free public activities would not take place. Please support them whenever you can! For our members, their benefits include a range of member-to-member discounts, including Red Funnel and Osborne House, REAL Employment Law and SJC Planning.
After School Club
Local Magazine
Architects, Engineers & Town Planners
Property Services
L J Academy Ltd - Laura Jordan 07495896756 Elmstone Design - John Sutton 281099 SJC Planning - Simon Craddock - 248151
B&B
Annie’s B&B - Annie - 291306 Bosun’s Lodge - Karl Love - 293425
Cafés, Bars & Pubs, Takeaways
EC Conservative Club - Brian Ash - 293534 EC Liberal Club - Martin Bond 290432 Prince of Wales - Peter White - 292843 Samels Ltd - Melanie Yasa - 292818 Seabreeze - Dino Karabasic - 280099 The Hungry Pit Stop Shop - Jane & Gary Hook 07913225880 Victoria Tavern - Emma Rivron - 292843
Hairdressers, Health & Beauty
Bay 6 (IOW) Ltd - Caroline Harmon & Karen Enright 562935 Flash as Nails - Zasha Mitchel 07701082156 Flix Hairdressers - Tracy Reardon - 296213 Island Dental Services - Keith Tierney 291423 Joker Jacks Tattoo Studio - Macky & Gemma Davies - 07783082900
Island Magazines - Debbie Mason 07880587931
DMH Decorators - Dan Honey 07916440187 Groundsell Maintenance - Neil Groundsell 293725 Iggy Electrical - F McAuliffe - 07976311445 The Wright Estate Agency - Mrs Stephanie Buckett - 281010 NSR Flooring - Victoria Powell & Neil Rowland - 07841658058
Professional Services
Co-op Funeralcare - Anne Wilson - 291263 Netguides Ltd - Roger & Dawn Bee - 282420 Real Employment Law - Alison Colley - 897003 Time Repair Services - Ray Brown - 295299 Turner Brooks Recruitment Ltd - Noel Turner-Brooks 200647
Retail
Co-op Food - Vicky Kent - 293414 East Cowes Emporium - Wendy Gough 07500327171 Halls Premier Ltd - Vinojan Subramaniam 292983 Housecrafts - Tracy Reardon - 292973 Kathy’s Gift & Card Shop - Debbie Groundsell - 297562
Retail
Refurnish - Mykel or Pat Grant - 200998 Regent Pharmacy - Gary Warner/Kelly George - 717002 Valu-4-u - Angie & Roger Booth - 280656 Waitrose - Nadine Wager / Dan Olive 282413
Specialist Services
E C Heritage Centre - John Barnes / Sarah & David Burdett - 280310 Travel & Tourism Osborne House - Switchboard: 200022 Red Funnel Ferries - Switchboard: 023 8024 8500 Tourist Information Point - Angie & Roger Booth - 280656
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Gail Ebbatson who is now a retired shopkeeper.
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Imagine being in the situation where you go from being fit and healthy leading a happy life without a care in the world to being told you have a brain tumour… Well this is what happened to Mark Grimes and everyday this is happening to children and adults across the world, the UK and on the Island. In a matter of moments your whole world can be turned upside down and vigorously shaken. The positive to this story is that Mark has survived and a year since being given the devastating news and undergoing brain surgery he has now returned to full duties at work as a fire fighter. Unfortunately this is not always the case for everyone… Mark and his wife Kathryn have taken this tragedy and learnt that this could happen to anyone, the tumour wasn’t hereditary and is not curable but it is controllable and through their journey they have realised that they were alone most of the time, there was only the minimum of help and support from others here on the Island and this is where The Wight Brainy Bunch originated. The aim of The Wight Brainy Bunch is to support and raise funds for Brain Tumour Charities and Smile4Wessex for intensive research purposes and for ongoing support to all patients. More closer to home they have set up a support group which is not just for the patient, but also for family and friends as they all need help and support for the changes that are taking place in their lives. The support group is held on the last Tuesday of the month at Wessex Cancer Trust, Lugley Street, Newport from 6pm -7pm but most times it runs over as new friendships are made and built upon. Anyone going through any brain trauma/injury is welcome to go along. You will be able to meet with other people who are going through or have been through the same and they may be able to offer advice and support so nobody need ever feel alone. The Wight Brainy Bunch has been holding fund raising events and in June they had their Mad Hatters Tea Party which raised a further £654 and so far in total they have raised £15,032. They hope to continue to raise much more than this and through their ongoing dedication they will be able to support many more Island families coping with this devastating disease. In an ideal world enough money could be raised so that facilities were available here on the Island to cut down on the stress of having to travel to the mainland for consultations and appointments. Their next big event is the Blue Light and Black Tie Charity Ball which is being held on Saturday 3rd September at Ryde Castle. Tickets are £35 and include a 2 course menu and you can book your tickets at www.thewightbrainybunch.org.uk/product/blue-light-black-tie-charity-ball-tickets or by calling 07850 255984. Please support this charity as much as you can as you never know who might be next to be affected by this disease as I bet you didn’t know that 16,000 people each year are diagnosed with a brain tumour and more children and adults under 40 die of a brain tumour than any other form of cancer. Before I met Mark and Kathryn I had no idea about these statistics and meeting them has opened my eyes and now I know why they are so passionate about The Wight Brainy Bunch and helping other families. 10
By Debbie @ Island Magazines
‘Creating Memories’ (and allowing time out for carers)
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Every Monday from 10am - 6pm. Lunch, tea, refreshments & activities will be included throughout the day. Carers are welcome to come to tea for FREE from 5pm onwards If you would like to find out more information about ‘Creating Memories’ or you wish to sign up for the event we will be holding drop in sessions from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th August between 9am -5pm
Events will be held at Parkside Pavilion. Call Jane on 296592 for more details & prices
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Community Spirited Giving the warmth and care of a family, with the trust and support of a friend... 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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Councillor Luisa Hillard – County Councillor for East Cowes. Phone/ text: 07964 869341 or email luisa.hillard@iow.gov.uk The summer holidays are here again, which those of us with young children dread! – six weeks of struggling with childcare, bickering and even more toys strewn around the house than usual. With regard to my Council work it feels as though I’m forever waiting for information or action to progress projects. Certainly we’ve been holding our breath regarding Red Funnel for several months now, whilst they decide whether to appeal or submit new plans. During this time I have been in contact with both them and local stakeholders to try and ensure that we can get the best outcome for East Cowes. At the time of writing this we are waiting for the decision to be made public.
form of littering in East Cowes appears to be discarded cigarette butts, so I’m hoping that by handing these out in public areas I might be able to help raise awareness of this issue. Waitrose have kindly been in discussions with the Reverend Allie at St James Church regarding the donation of food which is nearing its best before date. I hope that this will benefit many people whilst reducing the amount of food being binned.
Please be aware that Lynbottom Household Waste and Recycling Centre is closed for the first two weeks of August whilst Amey improve the layout. Once it reopens there should be better traffic flow and more bays available to visitors. A temporary alternative at Smallbrook Stadium will be open from 1 to 14 August, The East Cowes Community Partnership (ECCP) 8am through to 4pm, but will only accept the is currently applying for charitable status so following items for recycling: that it will be in a strong position to seek grant funding and deliver both local projects, events • Paper and cardboard.• Light bulbs. • Small and services. Volunteers are always welcome electrical appliances (kettles, hairdryers, to help run these – even one hour of your toasters, mobile phones – no fridges, time is helpful. Musicians and entertainers are microwaves, cookers or large appliances). • wanted for these local events, so if Paint (must be in tins only with lids). • Metal/ you have a talent, or know someone who tins. • Plastic. • Textiles. • Glass (no window does, please get in touch. panes or glass panels). • Batteries.• Printer cartridges. • Green waste (grass cuttings, Last month I attended two award leaves, cut flowers and hedge trimmings only). presentations by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CRPE). One was for the Black bag waste, wood, large electrical community beach cleans, with a donation appliances, white goods, petrol/diesel, oil, going to Surfers Against Sewage. The other and any other item not listed above will NOT was for a community litter pick around the be accepted and should be taken to the Afton town, with a donation going to 1st East Cowes Marsh Household Recycling Centre. Scouts. My next drop in sessions will be 9.15am The CPRE have also kindly provided me with a – 10.15am on Thursday 4th August and number of ‘stub tidy’ pocket ashtrays as part Thursday 1st September at the Seabreeze of their ‘Stop the Drop’ campaign. The worst Café. 12
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Tree Stump Removal Hydraulic Powered Stump Grinder 36 inch access required All waste removed Awkward stumps can be chemically treated Contact Adrian Kensit 01983 404720 or 07850 489754 Email adrian.kensit@btinternet.com
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Dates for your Diary Tuesday 2nd August – Shanklin Children’s Carnival - 2pm – 3pm Wednesday 3rd August - Shanklin Main Carnival. This will take place in the centre of the town and will start early evening. Thursday 4th August – Cowes Main Carnival at 7pm. Procession starts in Crossfield Avenue Friday 5th August – Party on the Green. 12 noon. This is a long weekend of family fun on the Green at Ryde Esplanade. Organised by Ryde Rotary Club. Free event
Saturday 6th August – Shanklin Illuminated Carnival will take place through the streets of Shanklin and will start late evening. Saturday 6th August -The 2016 Sandown to Shanklin Pier to Pier swim 2.30pm start Saturday 6th – Saturday 13th August - PIRATES INVADE COWES PARADE. Once again Cowes Rotary Pirates will be on Cowes Parade for the whole of Cowes Week with their “Splat the Rat” and “Find the Pirate Treasure”. Come and have your photo taken with the Pirates, if you Dare. Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August – Chale Show - one of the Island’s favourite summer events and has something for all the family to enjoy, melding traditional village fete favourites with big arena fun, all in one show. Ticket price Adult £8 per tick and children under 16 free Sunday 7th and 21st August - Vectis Boating and Fishing Club Junior Open Fishing 16
Competition for under 16’s on Ryde Pier. For times and details ring Colin on 01983 811220 (daytime), 07967 330871, or email: cwebb1100@yahoo.co.uk Sunday 7th August – The Great East Cowes Victorian Music Hall in association with the Amy White Theatre at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, East Cowes. Doors open at 7.30pm for the show starting at 8pm. Licensed bar and space to dance. Victorian ticket price of just £5 or £4 in you come in Victorian fancy dress. Sunday 7th August – Cowes Cardboard Boat Race. 3pm at Cowes Parade. Teams from across the Island will battle it out to be crowned the winner of this years race. You’ll be able to witness the final stage too, where teams who are still afloat are invited to take part in a last man standing race - where nearly anything goes in the quest to be crowned champion. Come along and cheer the competitors on as they take their homemade crafts into the water alongside Cowes Parade to battle it out.
Monday 8th August. Queen Victoria will be revisiting East Cowes. All day: Swing boats in Kings Square. 10.30am Royal party arrives at St Mildred’s Church. Come along dressed in Victorian costume! 12.30 Queen and party arrive at the Town Hall to be shown around the town, including the Jigsaw Festival. 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm guided tours of Kingston Cemetery, learn about the notable people who lived in East Cowes during the 1800s.
Dates for your Diary Monday 8th August – Saturday 13th August - Isle of Wight Jigsaw Puzzle Festival at St James’ Church, Church Path, East Cowes. Open Daily 10am – 4pm and Wed & Thurs evening 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Hundreds of completed made up Jigsaw Puzzles on display and for sale. Display changing by the minute as puzzles are sold, another replaces it. Adults - £1.50. Children - 50p (Children accompanied by an adult are free). Tuesday 9th August - There will be a Victorian Ball in East Cowes Town Hall starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets £16 from East Cowes Heritage Centre, Valu-4-U and The Curiosity Shop.
Saturday 13th August – Ventnor Illuminated Carnival - The Ventnor Illuminated Carnival will take place in the centre of the town and will start late evening time. Saturday 13th – Saturday 20th August – Yarmouth Carnival Week. Events happening every day of the week throughout the town - come and join in the fun An action packed week with something for everyone. Here are just a few of the events going on over this amazing week. Grand Carnival Parade, Lifeboat Demonstrations, Sand castle Competition, Decorated Dinghies, Crabbing from the Harbour Wall, Field Sports - Fun Run, Teddy Bears Picnic, Window Spotting, Harbour Sports, Kite Flying and much, much more!
Wednesday 10th August – Ventnor Childrens Sunday 14th August - Sandown Bay Regatta and Main Carnival - The main carnival and Fun Day takes place from 10am along will take place early evening. Visit www. the Esplanade and Beach. Water and beach ventnorcarnival.org for more information events, music and a grand firework display to end the day. Thursday 11th August – Shanklin Town Beach Regatta - Free fun day on the beach. Sandcastle competition, Artist competition. Sunday 21st August – St Helens Fort Walk. Bembridge to St Helens Fort (in the Solent) Tombola stalls, Children’s magician. and back – at very low tide. Start time 7pm. Lunchtime entertainment on pier apron. Swimming races start 2pm and Shore sports Fancy dress theme ‘someone in a wig’ start 1.30pm. Flat races, egg and spoon, tug Monday 22nd August - Yaverland Sandcastle of war and relay races, etc. Helicopter air Competition. Test your building skills sea rescue approx 3pm. Shanklin Regatta Queen & Bathing Beauty Queen. 7pm start against the tide in our ‘Last Castle Standing’ competition or use your design skills to create of evening entertainment on pier apron. a spectacular Sand Sculpture in our ‘Design’ Fireworks at dusk. competition. 10am registration for a 10.30am start. £2 per team. Meet at IWC Car Park, Saturday 13th August – The Phoenix Choir will be in concert at All Saints’ Church, Ryde. Yaverland In aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice commencing at 7.30pm. Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection. 17
Dates for your Diary Friday 26th – Monday 29th August – Isle of Wight Scooter Rally – Ryde The world’s biggest gathering of vintage and modern scooters. Organised by the British Scooter Rally Association and The VFM Scooter Collective, the rally has gone from strength to strength. The centre of the rally has always been in Ryde, with Smallbrook Stadium used as the main campsite, but over the years scooterists have spread all over the island, staying in camp sites and hotels in most towns across the island.
Saturday 27th August – Cowes Illuminated carnival. Starts at 9pm and procession starts in Crossfield Ave. Wednesday 31st August - Sandown Illuminated Carnival – Judging at 7.30pm and parade leaves at 8.30pm. Join in the fun of pre-carnival games from 2 – 4pm at Eastern Gardens. An afternoon of fun on the beach featuring a range of classic games. For more Get in touch today information and carnival route visit their 01983 754 666 website www.sandowncarnival.com www.maggiecurrie.co.uk
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