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Welcome to the December and Christmas edition of Island Magazines.

Like me you are probably wondering where the year has gone and the mild weather we have been experiencing certainly doesn’t make it feel like Christmas is just around the corner... but believe me it is!!

2017 has been a great year and Island Magazines has gone from strength to strength and this is thanks to our advertisers, readers and contributors who have continued to support our local community publication.

islandmagazines@gmail.com www.islandmagazines.co.uk

I enjoy receiving emails and phone calls from readers passing on positive thoughts and also keeping me informed with local news and information.

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Please keep using the services of our advertisers and remember to tell them you saw them advertised here and you can keep up to date with events happening on the Island by going to our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 14 and 15.

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to once again thank you for your support. I hope 2018 brings us all good health and I look forward to catching up with you soon.

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Christmas Celebrations at East Cowes Town Hall Saturday 2nd December

From 10am - 2pm, Table top sale, Father Christmas will be visiting to meet the children. Plenty of Call 01983 216121 Christmas crafts & gifts for sale. or 07590 277298 Refreshments available.

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Christmas Variety Show

Doors open 7pm Please support our local talents.

Tickets available on the door or during the table top sale. Adults £3, Children £1.50 A Christmas Raffle will take place during both events and will be drawn during the evening interval. All monies raised go to the IW Hospice 3

East Cowes Business Association News

by Simon Craddock I love December; the dark evenings, sounds, smells and general buzz building up to the excitement of Christmas Day. It has even become tradition that I buy the ingredients for Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve; “But what if there are no spouts?”, “But what if there are no turkeys?” and “Are you mad?!” are all questions I face every year, but as much as I love to sit down with the perfectly presented plate, it isn’t about a single meal, it is about the traditions that my family have passed down and those which we are now making ourselves. It isn’t about who has bought what, it isn’t ruined by lumpy gravy or overcooked sprouts, and it isn’t even about scoffing a whole chocolate orange to myself, guilt free.

For many business owners such as myself, Christmas is a good place to take a moment and weigh it all up, and for some, it can be the make or break. It seems for many, especially shop keepers that the biggest threat is online shopping; it can be done at any time, in any weather and there are no queues at the till. The draw backs are that if you miss the postman, you have to hope that it will be left with a neighbour, or drive into Newport which takes more time and costs more than you may have saved (and the chances are you’ll have to queue). For every pound spent in your local business community, regardless of whether a shop, plumber, hairdresser or hotel, that is money that is staying in East Cowes, and that can only be a great thing.

As many of you know, Tracy Reardon has been active on the business association (and many other community groups) for many years and just last month, her own business, Flix, turned 30 years old. Like the hairstyles, Tracy and her team have had to keep on track on changes, yet continue to deliver a service that people will like and come back to. On behalf of ECBA, I would like to wish Tracy and team all the best for the future.

Other businesses that have formed the backdrop to our town include Housecrafts coming in at 50 years, and of course, Red Funnel who started in 1861 (the same year as HRH Prince Albert died). Kathy’s is not far off the big 4-0 with Valu-4-U standing proud at 21 years. These are major achievements, and have rightly earnt a place in the history of our town, but all of them have had to change and grow with the town and the demands of the customers.

ECBA is celebrating Small Business Saturday with yet another FREE draw on Saturday 2nd December. First prize is an Annual English Heritage Membership for two (which includes up to 6 under 18s per adult). This can be used at any of the 400+ sites across the country (including Osborne House, Carisbrooke and Yarmouth Castles and Appuldurcombe House). We 4

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also have a brand new building bricks Red Funnel ferry, plus ferry tickets to give away! All you have to do is collect a form from Valu-4-U, Flix or one of the other participating businesses from 9am on Saturday 2nd December and spot the 12 Christmas posters around town. It is completely free to enter and open to all (please note that there is no cash alternative and if an under 18 wins the membership or ferry ticket, the prize will be given to their legal parent / guardian). The draw will take place at 3:30pm that afternoon!

On behalf of the ECBA, I would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. Now, where is that chocolate orange?

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Island Dental Services

As from the 21st December we will be relocating to Newport and will be based at the St James Clinic.

Mr Tierney and Heidi look forward to continuing your dental care in this more central location For appointments before the 21st December please call 291423 and for appointments after this date please call St James Clinic on 822220 Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2018 Holistic Therapies & Training For info and to book treatments and courses call 079834 24591 Treatments • Courses • Diplomas • Workshops Reiki, Body massage, Reflexology, Hopi ear candling, Hot stones, Indian head massage, Holistic facial, Pregnancy & Baby massage, Chakra balancing, Destress with Crystals For more info & a full list of all services go to

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A fabulous selection of stalls and free workshops available throughout the day. Readings, Emotional freedom slimmingworld.co.uk techniques, carefree beauty, coaching, 0344 897 8000 AromaTOUCH, natural products, a diverse collection of practices. Mini REDLINE PLUMBING treatments available on the day. Ryde Local • Recommended • Reliable Castle Hotel is located on the Esplanade with free parking. £2 admission on the For all your plumbing needs door, free for under 12’s.

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The Ship & Castle New Management, the introduction of a daily happy hour and some great real ales have made the Ship and Castle in the heart of East Cowes Town the new local to many!

New Landlady Fliss, has been welcoming customers old and new to this friendly pub nestled neatly between buildings in Castle Street. Happy hour is from 5.30pm – 6.30pm daily and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a tipple or two and relax in the friendly atmosphere.

New Landlady Fliss welcomes new and old customers alike.

Happy Hour Every Day between 5.30pm and 6.30pm

• Real Island Ales available.

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For a caring and compassionate service They have a great 40 Place Road, Cowes. Tel: 292932 selection of real ales www.geoffleather.co.uk every week which are always a hit and the Ship Client Parking and Castle is the ideal Place Rd Newport Private Chapel of Rest meeting place to either s Rd Node Newpo Personal Service catch up with friends or if rt Rd you have had a strenuous Pre-Paid Funeral day feel free to find a Plans quiet corner to sit, relax and ponder. There are also featured musicians playing live regularly, for details on upcoming live music check out the pub’s facebook page (shipandcastleeastcowes) R te Ga

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Fliss has been working hard to bring the pub back to life and wants it to attract a good range of East Cowes residents. She says everyone is welcome to pop along and say hello.

You will find the Ship and Castle at 21 Castle Street, East Cowes.

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Town Mayor Report for East Cowes From Peter Lloyd

(Tel No: 01983 299082 and leave a message for the Mayor) Umbrella Tree: Island Roads have reported that our umbrella tree, which I believe was planted in 1914, has a fungal growth on its trunk. The Isle of Wight Council’s tree officer has had a look and confirmed that the tree is dying and that there is no way of saving it.

Its life may be prolonged for a short period of time by removing the affected area which would reduce its weight by approx. 30% upwards. Island Roads are responsible for the tree and public safety and are monitoring the situation monthly. At the time of writing no decision has been taken as to whether the tree stays or goes. I have been told that options might include suspending the use of the seating and/or a perimeter fence around the tree.

The umbrella tree is a weeping ash and as we are being affected nationally by ash die back fungus I can only assume that it is this that our tree has. We are being offered a replacement tree for that area at Island Roads expense. They are offering a choice of: Weeping Willow- I feel that this is not the right tree for that area - Mulberry Tree - it would drop its fruit on the surrounding area and the seating, or last choice Weeping Birch - my preference of the 3. I would point out that this is just my opinion on the offered trees. Also there is no truth in the East Cowes rumour that Island Roads wish to remove the tree to allow for 3 lanes of traffic in that area.

EC Regeneration: Victoria Quay Marina, Cowes Harbour Commissioners have said that phases 2 and 3, a dredged eastern channel and the extension to the Shrape breakwater will not be going ahead this winter as planned. This is due to the funding agreement between CHC the developer of the marina and the HCA having been further delayed.

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The Amy White Theatre: This years pantomime is Jack and the Beanstalk. All tickets are £6 with under 4’s free. The performance dates are Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December. For more information see their main advert on page 12.

Floating Bridge: IW Cllr. Ian Ward has told Cllr.

J. Rann “That work on the Floating Bridge is making good progress, but a definite date for the return to service has not yet been made by the IWC.” The IWC has issued a press release stating that their review findings are not being revealed until January 2018 MUGA: Why is it that after we provide the youth with a new facility, a minority of mindless, selfish individuals set out to cause damage and as much inconvenience to others as they can? Please keep a watch out and report any anti-social / vandalism.

I Wish you all A Very Happy Christmas and may 2018 be a perfect year for you all.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those of you that have helped East Cowes in one way or another over the past year, by giving up your time to fight various causes, raising funds for community projects, help to tidy beaches, streets, open areas and the like, the running and management of numerous groups providing a service to others in the town. I am afraid that more and more society as a whole has to rely on voluntary people such as you, Thank you.

2018 will see the Keziah memorial garden installed; we hope the town will have its floating bridge back and the long awaited regeneration of our town will start. We live in hope!

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AMY WHITE THEATRE PRESENTS EAST COWES TOWN HALL YORK AVENUE EAST COWES PO32 6RU

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[DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO PERFORMANCE] UNDER 4’s MUST BE ISSUED A TICKET. TO BOOK TICKETS PLEASE CALL THE BOX OFFICE. ALTERNATIVELY PLEASE VISIT EAST COWES TOWN HALL, EAST COWES TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE OR KATHY’S CARD SHOP. ONLY CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR

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Happy Anniversary They say that ‘time flies when you’re having fun’... and that is certainly true with Cody Dickinson as December marks the 10 month anniversary of opening her own boutique style beauty retreat in Northwood Business Park.

Cody can’t believe how quickly the time has passed and she has enjoyed the time catching up with old clients who followed her move and meeting plenty of new ones who have all now become regulars clients.

She is so grateful to them all for making this self employment journey so much easier.

To celebrate her 10 months in business Cody is offering a very special treat throughout December of a FREE spray tan with every deluxe pamper package which includes lash lift & tint. Brow tint & wax. Gel fingers & toes... just perfect for getting ready for the festive season.

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With Christmas fast approaching its time to think about treating yourself or buying vouchers for family and friends. Cody’s Beauty Retreat offer a variety of treatments from eyelash tints and eyebrow reshape, gel extensions to G5 massage and her beauty retreat is a haven of calmness with the added bonus of plenty of parking.

For more information and to book an appointment call Cody on 716458 and follow her page on Facebook to keep up to date with all the services offered (Cody’s Beauty Retreat - Salon/ Training Academy IOW)

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Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December - German Christmas Market at Cowes Baptist Church, Victoria Rd, Cowes PO31 7JJ from 10am – 4pm - an authentic German Christmas Market. Island Produce, Gifts and Crafts, live music from Island artists including The Medina Community Choir, and authentic German Market food, including waffles, bratwurst, reibekuchen, gingerbread and much more! Enjoy warming gluhwein and hot chocolate in a warm and friendly environment. This is a community event, and any proceeds will be given to the Foodbank and other Island charities. Entry is free and all are welcome!

Saturday 2nd December – Weavers Wintry Market at Weavers Yard, Lane End, Bembridge from 10am – 5pm. The start of a new tradition! The very first ‘Weaver’s Wintry Market’ selection of original, local artists, makers and foodies, all together for the day, touting their wares...culminating in the illuminated ‘lights of love’ procession through the streets of Bembridge. All pitch fees towards St. Lukes Church. Pop along and feel all festive Sunday 3rd December - The Santa Dash for the Hospice is back again at 11.00am starting and finishing at Ryde Superbowl.

Join in the festive fun and run, jog or walk the 5km route along Ryde Esplanade. All are welcome….even reindeer dogs! Adults £15, Under 12s £10, Under 3s Free, Family Group £40 (2 Adults 2 Under 12s). Entry includes a Santa Suit and medal - don’t forget to claim your well-deserved mince pie once you’ve completed the course. For more info call 01983 217300. This is a Fun Run... so enjoy and have some fun!

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Tuesday 4th December – East Cowes Methodist Ladies Group invite you to their annual Candlelight Carol Service held in the church Adelaide Grove at 7.30pm. Coffee and mince pies will be served.

Monday 4th December - Isle of Wight Family History Society at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport. Heralding the Heritage Resource Centre; speakers John Pullen and Jon Matthews of the Friends of Northwood Cemetery. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Open meeting, everyone welcome. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Thursday 7th December – Sunday 10th December from 10am – 5pm. The Spectacular 21st Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival. An exhibition of theme decorated Christmas trees and other attractions taking place at St Marys Church, The Methodist Church, The Three Bishops Pub, The Wilberforce Hall, The Reading Rooms (all in Brighstone) plus Mottistone Church and The Isle of Wight Pearl.

Friday 8th December The East Cowes Evangelical Church Clarence Road, East Cowes Clarries Club for seniors, welcome you along to a demonstration on Christmas Flower arranging by Brenda Drake. Meeting starts at 10-30am. Refreshments served after. New faces always welcome. For further information please contact Derek or Myra Tel. 717895 Friday 8th and Saturday 9th December – Ventnorville - Now in its fourth year, Ventnorville Christmas in Ventnor event promises to be even bigger and more

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spectacular than before! As in previous years, many local people and organisations are coming together to create a fun-packed day for people of all ages, and this year events will not only take place on the Saturday, but will kick off on the Friday evening with a brand-new attraction! (Friday open 4pm – 10pm and Saturday 10.30am – 8pm) Saturday 9th December - Sandown Railway Enthusiasts’ Club (‘SREC’) MODEL SHOW at the Lions’ Community Hall, LAKE. Open 10.00 to 16.00. Admission £2-50, and accompanied children free. 8 working layouts expected, plus static displays and trade stalls. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Toilets and light refreshments will be available.

Saturday 16th December – Godshill Christmas Market from 2pm – 8pm.

Over 40 craft stalls, selling all things Christmassy, and lots of food stalls too along with Children’s crafts and face painting.

Events happening throughout the village; the Old Smithy car park, Methodist Church, Godshill Primary school, treasure hunt throughout the village. In aid of KissyPuppy and Godshill Village Hall.

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December - Cowes Christmas Festival 2017 at Cowes Yacht Haven, Marina Walk, Cowes. Free Entry . The very best food, drink and gifts just in time for Christmas. We will be showcasing: Live cookery demonstrations from talented local chefs. A great choice of Isle of Wight Arts and Crafts stalls so you Saturday 9th December – The Wight Brainy can get some truly unique Christmas gifts Bunch Christmas Market at Ryde Fire Station (over 60 stalls). A fantastic range of live from 10am – 4pm. BBQ, beer tent, mulled music. Children’s entertainment including wine, mince pies, kids corner, inflatable snow free Christmas crafts, Samplings and tastings, globe, Santa’s grotto and live entertainment. Santa’s Grotto and lots more...

Monday 11th December- Christmas Concert by the Cowes Concert Band at East Cowes Methodist Church at 8pm. There will be a retiring collection and a raffle in aid of the Ladies Charity, East Cowes Methodist Church Improvements and Band Funds. Coffee and mince pies will be served

Saturday 16th December - 1st Sandown and Lake Scout’s Christmas Fayre at the Lions Community Centre, Lake car park.. Come and support our growing troops of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Free parking for an hour. Santa’s grotto, bric a brac, fund and games, craft stalls, gifts, cakes and drinks.

all event information was correct at time of print.

Friday 15th December - The East Cowes Evangelical Church Clarence Road, East Cowes Clarries Club for seniors, welcome you to be entertained by singer/musician You can email details of your events to John Mackessy. Meeting starts at 10-30am islandmagazines@gmail.com for inclusion refreshments served after. We are always on the ‘Dates for your Diary’ page pleased to see new faces. For further subject to availability information please contact Derek or Myra Tel. 717895 15 Visit our website - islandmagazines.co.uk

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Recruiting skilled candidates in the hospitality, finance and secretarial fields is the prime business of Turner Brooks Recruitment Ltd. This expanding independent agency offers a professional, tailored service across the Isle of Wight and the UK and their experience and market knowledge allow them to deliver an exceptional personal service to each and every client and candidate.

They have a large database of accountancy professionals and are able to source highly skilled staff for local and national businesses including senior roles such as Executive or Finance Director through to Account Supervisors and General Managers.

For individuals looking for a fresh challenge or an employer looking for a talented professional then the team at Turner Brooks Recruitment Ltd can find the best candidates for the job and the best jobs for the candidate.

Turner Brooks Hospitality Division works in partnership with their clients to gain a genuine understanding of their business needs, by building an open and honest working relationship and providing a service that is both consultative and conclusive.

From entry level to senior management Chefs at Michelin and Rosette Standard. Turner Brooks Recruitment can help you to recruit to any level of Chef you require within the needs of your establishment.

If you need creative, talented Chefs, they can provide you with a short-list of the best and first available candidates on a local or relocating basis.

Turner Brooks Recruitment pride themselves on delivering fast recruitment solutions with only the best candidates in various sectors on the Isle of Wight. Covering permanent and part-time recruitment they have an extensive candidate database to cover positions from Data Entry, Office Juniors, Project Assistants, Receptionists, Personal Assistant through to Executive Assistants.

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It’s that time of year again, The Salvation Army in Newport will be holding their Christmas Day dinner. As always they will be providing a free hot meal and a pudding, to all their friends in the Community who may be homeless, elderly, or anyone who will be on their own and families who wish to join them.

Organiser Kay is asking for your help - Please see below a list of the kind of things they need. Last year they served 123 dinners on Christmas Day and what a wonderful day it was as well.

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Bookings available for one off cleans, weekly, fortnightly or monthly Oven cleaning, ironing and end of tenancy cleans.

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Volunteers - They will need volunteers to assist in the preparation of the vegetables on Contact us direct to secure your slot.

Christmas Eve. This usually takes a couple of Fully Insured and Island Wide Service hours with a good team of people. They will Office: 822410 need people on Christmas Day to help get the Mobile: 07967 297636 room ready for the guests arrival (time to be confirmed). They will also need people to help www.newdawndomestic.co.uk serve guests during the meal and to chat and Follow us on share fellowship. You may be the only person that has spoken to some of the elderly folk that come in a while. Finally help is needed to clear away.

They will also need guests collected from their homes. Could anyone help collect and return guests at the end of the day?

Entertainment - They would love to entertain their guests.

Food - Carrots, sprouts, stuffing, pigs in blankets, parsnips, roast potatoes, gravy, Turkey, peas, Christmas pudding, cream, custard, mince pies, milk, tea, coffee and Christmas cake.

Drinks (non alcoholic) Pop, flavoured water, Fruit juice. Gifts - Men’s, ladies and children’s.

Hampers - Tins of veg and meat, pasta, non perishables as well as fresh nearer the time.

Please feel free to contact Kay via email at Kay. willett@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.

There are drop off points in Ryde and Shanklin Salvation Army charity shops Monday - Saturday 9-5 and Newport Salvation Army Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-2 there is also a collection basket in Morrisons Newport

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Community Spirited Giving the warmth & care of a family, with the trust and support of a friend...

We offer a range of care and support services to people in their own home to promote independent living. We became CQC Regulated in 2014 and we have a team of 20 local caring professionals who are on hand to assist any way they can.

We actively support people and their families who live with dementia and those living with a learning/physical disability.

We believe that no one should struggle, feel lonely or isolated as we are just a phone call away.

Our Ser vices

Safe Effective Caring Responsive Well-led

Support with personal care & medication.

Traditional, quality home home help and support. e.g housework, shopping, cooking, outings, ironing, dog walking etc.

Activity sessions/sitting service with our clients so that their main carer can have some valuable respite time.

Maintenance service from small to medium jobs around the home and light gardening.

Companionship, letter writing, life story work, puzzles, games and so much more.

Contact Us

01983 296592 or 07747046202

communityspirited@hotmail.co.uk www.communityspirited.com

Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HN

YOGA

This very well presented 2 double bed semi detached property is located in the desirable area of Royal Architects Road in East Cowes and is just a 5 minute walk to the Esplanade and town with its array of shops including a Waitrose store, doctors surgery, dentist and mainland ferry. East Cowes is a developing town and this modern house with triple glazing throughout is still under the builders warranty and offers easy living.

Downstairs you have a good sized kitchen, w/c, large Lounge/Diner with French doors leading out to the south facing sun trap of a rear garden which is laid to patio and artificial grass for easy maintenance. Upstairs you have two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a family bathroom.

This house has everything you could need including allocated parking and is ready to move in to.

in East Cowes, Gurnard & Cowes Contact Judith for details Tel - 716144 info@judithdidham.co.uk Judith Didham Yoga You know that you want a better understanding of your situation, to work out what really matters and to make the right choices for you.

I am Maggie Currie. A professional transformational coach offering coaching & mentoring for you to make changes in your life to have fun, more freedom & less stress I believe in you Get in touch today 01983 754 666 Email: hello@maggiecurrie.co.uk

To view this well presented modern property please call The Wright Estate Agency on 01983 28 10 10.

Offers in Excess of ÂŁ175,000