Island Magazines East Cowes & Whippingham July 2016 Edition

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July 2016

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Saturday 23rd July

At Newchurch Pavilion

A Wild West Themed Event including a Mechanical Rodeo Competition See inside for more details

Dear Readers Welcome to the July issue of Island Magazines.

The Festival has been and gone and it appears it was a roaring success and the traffic definitely seemed to be under control when everyone departed the Island.

The months are just flying by and July marks the start of the school summer holidays.

Lets hope the weather stays warm and dry for everyone.

If you are looking for ways to spend your time during the holidays and at weekends, why not check out the ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 10 and 11.

Inside you will also find all the latest news and information for the community along with advertisers and features.

If you would like to receive an electronic version of the magazine in your inbox each month email- eastcowesmagazine@gmail. com and type in the word subscribe.

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

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Helping A Feathered Friend in Need.

What do I do now? or Who do I call? Are the questions in the forefront of anyone’s mind if they have come across an injured bird, whether it be the common garden sparrow or one of the Queens protected swans.

The first call should be to Wild Bird Aid which is a local ‘not for profit organisation’ run by Kerstin Voigt and Claire Newsome.

Wild Bird Aid specialise in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native birds. Claire specialises in all native bird species with emphasis on seabirds, pigeons and doves and Kerstin specialises in corvids (ravens, carrion crows, rooks, jays, magpies, jackdaws), birds of prey as well as swallows, martins, nightjars and swifts and all native birds. They will both endeavour to help all bird species, but at the moment they are unable to provide long time care for any birds not listed and will therefore need to get in touch with other rescues on the Island or mainland.

Wild Bird Aid at present are caring for approximately 70 birds and everyday they are faced with problems of running an organisation that is so widely used by the local community.

The areas in which they really need help is with volunteers to cover a variety of duties but particularly people to help with the transportation of injured birds and ideally they would like to have volunteers in all areas on the Island, so if an injured bird is found, the volunteer can be called upon to collect the bird and bring it to Wild Bird Aid which is based at a private home in Wootton Bridge for assessment and care. Volunteers are also needed to take care of animals in their own home e.g to rear orphaned small song birds, as Wild Bird Aid cannot accommodate all of these at their premises. Training will be provided if needed. They also require volunteers to help with feeding and cleaning and as you can imagine the running costs are very high and they are always happy to receive financial donations or if you have an Amazon account please take a look at the Wild Bird Aid wish list.

Fund-raising plays an important role and they are looking for anyone who would like to come aboard to organise fundraising events to help raise the much needed funds.

Some birds which are brought to them will obviously need more in depth medical treatment and on many occasion huge vets bills are accumulated, one such case recently was the swan that had swallowed a fishing hook and therefore vets bills, call out charges, x-rays and procedures were incurred and these can run into hundreds of pounds.

Kerstin and Claire are passionate about what they do and desperately need your help. For more information please go to their website www.wild-bird-aid.uk and check out the Wild Bird Aid Wish List on Amazon or you can call Claire on 07874 660863 and Kerstin on 07935 487306.

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Councillor Luisa Hillard – County Councillor for East Cowes. Phone/ text: 07964 869341 or email luisa.hillard@iow.gov.uk I have had a hectic few weeks, and some very If you set out your waste or recycling bin/sack, or food sad ones too. caddy but it was not emptied please report it as a ‘missed collection’ to the I don’t wish to dwell on the tragic incident contract management team for action. They that occurred at the start of June, as so prefer that you do this by completing the onmuch has already been said in the news line form (via www.iwight.com) but you can and on social media. I would however like to acknowledge that it brought out the best phone on 823777 (although please be aware that there tend to be long waiting times at in our town and the strong the sense of the moment). community.

Some good news is that the East Cowes I look towards the future and at times it Community Partnership (ECCP) is now up and can be frustrating to experience so many obstacles and delays. At the time of writing running and needs volunteers to help deliver local projects and events. If you would like to this the Red Funnel decision, whether to help out a little (or a lot), please get in touch. appeal or submit a new plan, has been delayed due to their Board needing additional information. However, I am hopeful that by At the end of June I should have received an the time you read this they will have come to award from the Council for the Protection of a favourable conclusion. I continue to work Rural England (CPRE) in recognition of the litter pick I organised as part of the ‘Clean for with them and the community. the Queen’ project, the purpose of which was The Minister of State for Schools, Nick Gibb to make the UK look it’s best in time for the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations. Thank MP, has formally requested that the Isle you to everyone that took part. I hope that of Wight Council appeal against the High the money from this award can be used to Court judgment of 13 May, in relation to unauthorised school absence. In fact, it would provide a little additional community benefit. seem that the Department of Education intends to lead on any appeal, as well as pay The school summer holidays start towards the end of the month – which every parents for it. with young children dreads! I’m wishing for dry, sunny weather, for once!

Please can I urge everyone to report dog fouling, pot holes and litter to Island Roads as soon as spotted? Rectification of reported My next drop-in sessions at the Seabreeze Café will be Thursday 7th July, and 4th issues has a maximum time limit under the August, 9.15am – 10.15am. contract, so is means that problems get sorted out more quickly. Please be specific about the location, such as nearest house number and position on the road/pavement, so that it can be checked that the issues is resolved.

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Dates for your Diary Friday 8th July - Clarries Club for seniors warmly invite you to their event, Friends in Harmony at the East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes.

Commences at 10.30 am. Tea/coffee & cakes served after. For further information Tel. Derek or Myra 717895

Saturday 2nd July – Round the Island Race - organised by the Island Sailing Club, this is a Friday 8th July – Gurnard Primary School Summer Fayre – 3 – 5.30pm. A traditional one-day yacht race around the Isle. Starting Fayre with entertainment from the School on the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, Samba Band and children as well a Lane the fleet races west, to The Needles, round Stars School of Dance. Stalls, games and St Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge much more. Try your luck to win our cash buoy, and back into the Solent to the finish line at Cowes. The first start in Cowes will be prize in our Summer Draw. All welcome. at 8.30am, Saturday 9th July – East Cowes Methodist Church are holding a silent auction. Items Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from can be brought between 6 – 8pm on the 8th 10am – 3pm you are welcome to come in, and between 10 – 11am on the 9th. The sit down and relax at the Parkside Pavilion, church is open for viewing from 2.30pm. the newest community café in East Cowes.

The café will be open for drinks and pastries Refreshments available. Articles for sale would be most appreciated and proceeds and you can have free use of toddlers toys, will be in aid of the Improvement Fund. games, xbox and wifi.

Saturday 2nd July - East Cowes Summer Fun Day takes place at 10.30am - 4pm at Victoria Recreation Ground, Victoria Grove. Raising money for Parkside Pavilion. Hot food & drinks available and free entertainment. All welcome.

Monday 4th July – Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport. Doors open 7 pm, talk starts 7.30 and lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members - £1; nonmembers - £2. Sharon Beddard speaking on Finding Balmoral House: the beginning of complex genealogy.

Wednesday 6th July and Thursday 7th July – The world famous Watoto childrens choir will be performing their lively, joyous music and dance at free concerts on Wednesday at the Salvation Army in Pyle St. Newport and again on Thursday at St John the Evangelist Church in Sandown. Both concerts start at 7pm. The choir consists of about 30 adults and children (aged 7 to 13).

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Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th and Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July Seahorses Open Day, Studio and Garden. Victoria Road, Freshwater PO40 9PP. Seahorses opens the doors of its houses, B&B, Art Studio and gardens for two weekends in July. A great day out for the entire family with BBQ, Wood fire pizza, Ice cream, Cream Teas, T-shirt printing Workshop, stalls and more.

Saturday 16th July – Bembridge Summer Festival 2pm – 10pm . Come and join us at Steyne Park for a packed day of entertainment. This year we have a display from Haven Falconry, a dog agility demonstration, street dancing, live music, stalls, dog show and more!! Once the daytime festivities are over we’re moving

Dates for your Diary inside the BYCC for a night of eclectic DJ’s courtesy of Lane End Downbeat. Entry to the festival is free but any donations and money raised on the day goes to Bembridge Youth and Community Centre.

cold beer and maybe get up and do a bit of line dancing and cheer leading! Bouncy castle, Native American Camp and pony petting for the kids, plus a few other things!

Western themed refreshments and stalls!

Sunday 17th and 24th July and Sunday 7th and 21st August - Vectis Boating and Fishing Club Junior Open Fishing 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

Tuesday 26th July – Compton Sandcastle Competition – 10.30am – 2pm Pit your wits and creative skills against the elements for the ‘Last Castle Standing’ competition or use your design skills to create a spectacular Sand Sculpture in our ‘Design’ competition.

10.30am registration for an 11am start. £2 per team. You will need to bring your own bucket and spade.

Sunday 17th July – The Bestival Ryde Slide will once again be taking place in Union Street Ryde and there are 600 places up for grabs to ride the Ryde Slide. Tickets are £5 to enter the prize drawer, visit www.bestival. net. There will be a fancy dress competition where you can win Bestival tickets and Ryde Slide T-shirts, DJ’s will be playing on the day from 11am till 6pm including Rob da Bank.

All proceeds will go to Ryde Aspire, Ryde Inshore Rescue, Wight Brainy Bunch, Ryde Arena and the Waterside Trust.

Friday 22nd July - Clarries Club for seniors warmly invite you to their event, The History of Shipbuilding in Cowes with speaker Mike Crowe, at the East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes.

Commences at 10.30 am. Tea/coffee & cakes served after. For further information Tel. Derek or Myra 717895 Saturday 23rd July – Isle Rodeo at Newchurch Pavilion from 10am Kudo Rock Ltd are proud to present Isle Rodeo the Islands first annual mechanical rodeo competition! How long can you stay on?! Come and join us for some good ol’ American entertainment. Finger lick’in food,

Sandown Carnival - Come and celebrate 127 years of Sandown Carnival. Friday 29th July – Childrens Day at Eastern Gardens.

This is an all day event which includes, fun sideshows, face painter, competitions, disco, free trampolines, Magic by Andy, Twisted Inflations Balloon creating, Unidos Samba band. The Childrens Parade starts at Sandham Grounds and finishes at Easter Gardens. At 3pm procession leaves Sandham Grounds and arrives at Eastern Gardens at approx 3.45pm for prizes.

Saturday 30th July – Main Carnival starts at 11am with entertainment throughout the day at Easter Gardens including Magic, Wight Bells, Company B and Derek Sandy.

The main carnival parade starts and finishes at Culver Parade/The Esplanade. Procession starts at 7pm.

For more information go to www.sandowncarnival.com

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Town Mayor Report for East Cowes From Margaret Webster

(Tel No: 01983 299082 and leave a message for the Mayor) As I write this report we have just experienced another Music Festival. May I thank you all for your patience and understanding, and thank you also to all those who helped to keep our Town clean and presentable. Although I believe that there were not so many revellers present this year, I personally feel that finally the event ran more smoothly with little disruption to the residents on the Island. The final evening was very enjoyable just a shame that some got a little wet, but I am assured that it is all part of the fun, and I must agree it was enjoyable.

approved, they will be held on the third Thursday each month except in December when it will be the second Thursday of the month.

The Town Council meeting then continued as the Annual meeting closed.

Our Town is now beginning to look attractive with all our planting being put into place.

By mid- July we will be looking exceptional.

Many thanks to Care in the Garden who work tirelessly to make us special. I have been told that East Cowes has been entered into the IW in Bloom competition, so we keep our fingers crossed for our team of hard workers success.

Concerns have been raised as the criteria for a donation from the Town Council, originally requested in January, have still not been met. Councillors’ questioned the value to East Cowes for the £1500 expenditure, as the proposals refer only to Cowes. The Town Councillors were advised that a constitution was reportedly being drafted but a copy had not yet been received.

The Town Council formally approved the installation of the MUGA (Multi Use Games Area and outdoor Gym equipment to be placed in the Victoria Recreation ground next to the Skate Park, funded by S106 monies. The town council accepted all future responsibilities for it on installation.

At the Annual meeting of the Town Council, I had the honour of being elected Mayor for The Councillors unanimously agreed that any further action is deferred and the matter my second year term. Cllr Peter Lloyd was will be placed on the June agenda for a final elected my Deputy. I know that Peter is as passionate about East Cowes as I am and that decision. we both wish to see this Town go forward and develop into the Town we want our children The Council has received a request for the Bus and grandchildren to settle and thrive in. We Shelter charity to attend a Council meeting, has been agreed for the June meeting. will both do our best for the Town.

Committee Members were elected, although most remained the same, these positions are displayed on the East Cowes website along with the Outside Body representatives.

All Councillors were given a copy of the Parking Strategy Consultation, they have been asked to come with any comments to the next meeting.

Meeting dates for the coming year were

The Environment officer is now working one day a week in East Cowes. Priority this month

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Town Mayor Report is dog fouling problems in Adelaide Grove with leaflets being delivered to each household.

Towards the end of the assembly I was invited to present the 90th anniversary coins to the children, the school had purchased one for each child with funding from both The Clerk is chasing IWC for the repair work the Schools’ PTA and myself, on behalf of required on the matting in the Esplanade the Town council, from my Mayors Fund play area. It was noted that the paddling Allowance. It was truly a momentous occasion pool looked very smart this year and thanks and I do hope the children all remember were expressed to the staff for organising this these good times in later years. Later in the matter. It was lovely to see so many families day I know they held a picnic party in further enjoying the facilities during the good celebration of the occasion and I believe Holy weather we have been experiencing. May it Cross RC School also held a party. continue through this summer?

INFORMATION - East Cowes Town Council Litter in Clarence Road is a concern, and a Meetings now start at 6.30pm on the 3rd litter bin is needed. Councillors were advised Thursday of each month. that the more complaints received by Island Next Town Council Meeting will be on Roads the more likely they are to action the Thursday 20th July 2016 @ 6.30pm. request.

Planning meeting commences at 6pm (if the Town Council are in receipt of any Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) will be applications) holding a meeting with the consultants to look at the problem of silting on the river bed due to the new breakwater. We await their comments.

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The Town Council agreed to write to the IW Council registering their concerns of the safety issues along the Landslip Area. We have been advised that it is to be cordoned off and that the woodland area is regularly inspected but nothing can be done practically due to restraints in the IW Council.

On Friday 10th June 2016, I was invited to Queensgate Foundation School to the school assembly where the children held a celebratory assembly in honour of the Queens 90th Birthday. It was a truly moving meeting, the children who weren’t taking part sat enthralled by the history that they were being told and photos watched on screen.

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Bob and Avril have an extensive menu including baguettes, paninis, jackets potatoes, breakfast and daily specials.

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Under the Umbrella Tree are also available to do outside catering and can offer buffet style packages and corporate lunches. Speak to Bob and Avril about your requirements.

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Frack Free Isle of Wight Update

By Sylvia May Many of you will have heard the disappointing news that North Yorkshire County Council granted planning permission for Third Energy to frack their existing well at Kirby Misperton, despite the council receiving over 4,000 objections to the application and only 36 (less than 1%) in favour. For more details on this visit www. frackfreeryedale.org The application was, no doubt, helped by the fact that this well was already in place having been previously drilled as a conventional well, just like here in Arreton.

A fact which cannot be emphasised enough to anyone who is reassured by a company stating they are only planning conventional drilling.

UKOG, who has been awarded the Isle of Wight licence, have gone to great lengths to portray themselves as being interested only in conventional processes; however this could prove to be a red herring.

Many people believe ‘conventional drilling isn’t as bad as fracking’. But this is simply not the case. Frack Free Isle of Wight is determined to ensure that the public is informed of the real facts about oil and gas extraction.

Find out more by joining us at our public meeting on, Tuesday 19th July, at The Wilberforce Hall, Main Road, Brighstone, PO30 4AH. (Car Parking in Warnes Lane).

Doors open 6.30pm ready for presentation at 7pm followed by Q & A’s. Friendly & informal, refreshments available, all welcome.

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East Cowes Business Association We hope that you have been able to enjoy the summer (not that we’ve had that much so far!) whether it’s been an afternoon visit to the paddling pool, a morning swim in the sea or an evening spent watching the boats in the marina.

“East Cowes has nothing to do”, stop and take a minute, the chances are that it has exactly what you’re looking for.

There have been a few changes in the town over the last couple of months, including the opening of a new sandwich & baguette shop, The Hungry Pit Stop in Lower York Avenue (next to the library). Offering a range of take away options, including freshly filled baguettes, sandwiches and rolls, drinks and other snacks, it is perfect for grabbing a bite to eat when you haven’t had time to pack the picnic (or just fancy a change from the usual ham and cheese that lurks in your fridge).

We wish them every success.

A date for your diary The Victorian Strollers are coming to town on the 8th of August. The Heritage Centre has asked if adults and children (including all shopkeepers!) can dress up in Victorian costume for the day, with prizes for the best!

If you can give any help, please drop into the Heritage Centre on Clarence Road and speak to Sarah or David Burdett.

ECBA are sponsoring the swing boats to come back to Kings Square on Monday 8th August, As a child, I remember the very worst thing and we understand that are many other I could say to either of my parents was “I’m activities planned, along with the RNLI in the bored!” – it was always and very quickly met square all week. Please note that this event with a “Bored? BORED?! I don’t have time is not organised by the ECBA. to be bored, so here, you can do this!” Now I’m an adult myself, the thing that really gets Following the recent tragic incident the ECBA to me is when I hear people say “There’s have dontated some money to the memorial nothing to do in East Cowes”. It sends me fund of Keziah Flux-Edmonds. Many of our into a silent rage! members donated prizes for a raffle held at Where else can boast a beach, paddling pool, woodland, esplanade, three play parks and several large accessible green spaces, all available for free? I haven’t included such things as the Amy White Theatre, Osborne House, or the many fetes and fayres of St James and St Mildreds Churches. What about the variety of shops? We have everything from a tattoo studio to ferry port, with traditional sweet shops and a card shop thrown in. You can buy most things from a sofa to a loaf of bread, screws through to (dog) chews. Next time you’re about to say 18

the Prince of Wales, which raised a fantastic £3,500.

For the record Many residents have been told that ECBA have endorsed a plan that sees Castle Street being used for ferry traffic, and the direction of traffic on Link Road reversed to accommodate Red Funnel traffic. This is completely untrue. Two members of the committee (myself being one of them)

East Cowes Business Association produced a very basic map which had many ideas to be explored, at no time was this considered to be a ‘this is what we want the redevelopment to look like’ plan. The ideas hadn’t even been seen by the committee, let alone endorsed by it. As usual, the truth doesn’t get in the way of a good story.

New businesses this month include The Hungry Pit Stop (07913225880) Island Magazines (www.islandmagazines.co.uk) and LJ Academy (www.ljacademy.co.uk) Check out our Facebook page and Twitter feeds for the latest in local business news.

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