Island Magazines East Cowes & Whippingham June 2017 Edition

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Dear Readers Welcome to the June issue of Island Magazines.

Now that the local elections are over we need to focus our attention on the general election which takes place on the 8th June. Don’t forget to vote and have your say.

Town and County Councillors Karl Love and Julia Baker-Smith will be supplying reports each month of news and information happening in the area along with the regular reports from the East Cowes Town Council.

Summer should be kicking in now and we have been very lucky so far as there have been some really nice days. The Island has many beautiful places to visit and our very own East Cowes and Whippingham has a great selection of beauty spots including parks, seafront, and our unique town with its selection of shops and eateries.

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Owner Richard Cattle, has been in the industry for 15 years and offers a wheelie bin service and can supply the bins whether it’s a small one for household waste or larger for businesses and is able to arrange a collection and empty service on a basis to suit his customers needs.

Green Man Rubbish Removal and Recycling also provide a one-off service for whole house or flat clearances and regular black bags to large bulky items.

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The Isle of Wight has an established branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association and their sole aim is to serve and support all those on the Island who are affected by it. This includes people with MND, their carers, family and friends, in fact anyone who has been touched in some way by the disease.

Jennie Lewis, Chair of the IOW branch, commented ‘We regularly have between 12-20 people living with MND on the Isle of Wight. Each person has a different set of requirements.

The disease can take hold very quickly so we need to react immediately to the changing needs of our local people. Our brilliant team in the Island branch are able to work closely with other professionals on the Island (including very close links with the Earl Mountbatten Hospice) to provide the best possible care and support to help people with MND and their families.

The Isle of Wight branch is run entirely by volunteers, many of who have personal experience of the disease and they hold monthly support meetings for people living with MND and their carers. These meetings provide an opportunity to meet with other people living with the disease, and to share experiences and ideas.

The branch wants everyone to know about MND and what it means for people and their families so that others will join in the fight for the best standards of care and for more research.

If you would like further information about their meetings, or wish to get involved, please email the Chair of the IOW Branch, Jennie Lewis at eandjlewis@aol.com or visit the branch website www.mndiow.org.uk 6

News Report from Town & County Cllr Karl Love - East Cowes. Email: karl.love@iow.gov.uk Facebook: Cllr Karl Love Thank you to everyone who supported me in the recent Local Election Campaign. A huge THANK YOU to the people of East Cowes for voting me in to represent you at County Council. I also want to thank the other candidates who stood for representing the East Cowes Ward. It’s so important to stand up for what you believe and whatever your politics, I will work hard to represent your views. I would also like to thank Louisa Hillard for the work she has done in representing our town during her term of office. I wish Louisa and her family well as new doors open.

close to people’s homes attracting river rats to people’s properties and ticket machines are placed close to people’s properties and near windows and doors. Not only is the river view obstructed, pedestrians have to cross dangerous roads to obtain tickets.

All of this is set against a background of the floating bridges stealth tax as ticket prices also increase. Many local people are no longer able to afford the crossing, which reduces the towns business potential and creates tensions and anxiety. I will continue, as will other town councillors, to positively Here are the results of the East Cowes ward lobby for the ticket pricing to be reduced Love 633, Hillard 336, Packham 154, and or removed. There needs to be a balance Collis 199 of affordable ticket pricing which supports the freedom of movement and encourages The voting turn out for East Cowes was 42.24% business growth. and I received 47.29% of the vote. I’m deeply honoured to receive this big endorsement The sand bags have gone but they will be which gives me a strong mandate to represent back and hopefully disguised this time. you all at County Council.

I have raised the profile of the dangers posed by the esplanade landslip in the media and We are a strong community and I will fight together with the Council and Julia Bakerhard alongside our Town council to build a Smith we will fight for action. The real risk brighter future for our town. I will put our comes from the pumping stations possible community dreams and hopes at the centre of collapse into the sea following a dry summer, regeneration as it’s important for us all and the cracking of land and then heavy rains. There young people of today and tomorrow. needs to be urgent action. I’m pushing for support from the Harbour Commission and I ask for your understanding in my slow the press and other County Council but I responses to emails at this time. Council need your help in this. training programmes and the sheer number of messages requesting support or actions Finally congratulations and very well done is giving me a few late nights. I will respond to Peter Lloyd for his part in planning and though. organising the Blyskawica weekend. We also welcome the reopening of the Castle I have started my term in office with a bit Pub and give a big Welcome to ‘Brooks of a bang as I campaign for a better deal for Recruitment Limited’, in locating their East Cowes. A large conservatory structure, a business here in our town. shelter, has been built down at the Floating Bridge without any consultation of local people Best wishes to all 7 or our Town Council. Bins have been located Cllr. Karl Love

Summer Solstice If like me you are just getting into the swing of summer but haven’t yet had the chance to fully enjoy the longer, lighter evenings, then I suggest you get your skates on because on Wednesday June 21st its Summer Solstice.

Even though this midsummer date is when we get the most daylight of the year, it also marks the time where the days start shortening ahead of winter.

The midsummer date is set based on the sun’s tilt towards the sun, which hits its maximum at 23° 26′ and falls between June 20th and June 22nd in the northern hemisphere.

The ‘longest’ day of the year marks the middle of summer because the tilt of the Earth’s axis is most aligned with the sun, providing us with the most daylight of the year.

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Town Mayor Report for East Cowes From Margaret Webster

(Tel No: 01983 299082 and leave a message for the Mayor)

May has been a very busy month for the Town Council, we have just had our Council elections, and welcome our two new County Councillors, Cllrs Baker-Smith and Cllr Karl Love, Congratulations to them both.

The Town Council has also had a change, we welcome Simon Walker back with us, Julia Baker Smith and Bob Packham. We do have projects ongoing that we will need to see completed as soon as possible, we will be working hard as a team to make our Town a place for us all to enjoy and be proud about for generations in the future.

We held our Town Annual Meeting on 11th May, when a summary of work carried out last year was reported to residents. We took on a number of extra responsibilities on board in 2016 which will remain a responsibility with us now. Grass cutting & Toilets have come under our remit for their upkeep and maintenance along with our other responsibilities.

By the time you read this, hopefully the new Floating Bridge 6 will have overcome its initial teething problems following the launch on the 13th May. It is understood that the IOW card (cheaper trips) will be on sale at Halls Newsagent but we are still pursuing the need for somewhere for residents who are not on the internet to actually gain assistance registering them. Sadly several requests made by the Town Council to assist residents, have fallen on deaf ears!!

The decorative lights that have been removed from the Town when Island Roads installed new street lighting are to be replaced. Island Roads have agreed to pay for replacement of these, we look forward to them being reinstated. Sadly removal of Towns street

furniture without consultation with the elected body seems to be the practise. We are actively seeking to change this.

The town Council has been successful in their bid to get two defibrillators, one for the Esplanade on the side of the CafĂŠ, and one outside the Town hall. Training on the use of these will take place in June, Staff, Councillors and regular hall users will be amongst the first to receive this training. We are happy to arrange further training for the public if there is enough numbers requesting this, there will be a nominal cost. If you are interested please contact the Clerk.

The Blyskawica 75th Celebrations proved very successful and the weekend enjoyable on both sides of the Medina. A big thank you to all those that organised the weekend and to you all for supporting the history of the two Towns, East and West Cowes.

Finally I would wish to thank my Council for their hard work throughout 2016/7, wish Cllr Bob Hooper a good retirement but carry on the good work Bob for the Amy White Theatre, we appreciate all you do. Last but not least special thanks to Cllr Peter Lloyd, my deputy, who has supported me this year, it has been a little bumpy year with several problems to deal with. Thanks Pete.

This will be my term as Mayor finished but I wish the new Mayor best wishes and my support for the next term.

Thank you all for your continued support for the Town Council.

Best Wishes Margaret

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Sarah is a natural and intuitive healer and offers a complete healing experience where you can choose from 30 minutes to 2 hours to relax and benefit from a list of therapies.

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Sarah has a professional and holistic approach to her work and is fully insured. She is offering fun, healing workshops throughout the remainder of the year and you will find details of these on her main advert.

Sarah would love to hear from fellow Reiki Practitioners of all levels on the Island as she will continue to run a monthly Reiki share for all those that are attuned.

Sarah is currently writing new courses such as spiritual development and mental wellbeing for children. After seeing the benefits of attuning children to Reiki she wishes to develop this further, if anyone is interested in learning more on this subject please get in touch.

Sarah is really keen to meet everyone and is hoping the Island will bring the inspiration to finish writing her first book.

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Dates for your Diary Every Thursday – Coffee and Chat Mornings Sunday 4th and Sunday 18th June - Cowes at East Cowes Methodist Church from Car Boot Sale at Northwood Park, off Ward 10am – 12 noon.

Avenue, Cowes. Sellers 9am – buyers 10am Thursday 1st June - The Phoenix Choir will be in concert in aid of The Tricentenary Appeal at St Helen’s Church, Eddington Road, Seaview. The concert commences at 7.30pm. Free admission with a retiring collection.

Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th June – The Old Gaffers Festival 2017. Yarmouth town and harbour will embrace yet another fun filled weekend of entertainment and interesting things to see and do for the whole family. Attractions include street entertainment, live music, classic vehicle displays, lifeboat demonstrations and much more. There is also a craft fair and continental market setup around Yarmouth town, and St James’ Church will host the colourful Flower Festival, whilst the “McGaffers’ beer tent” holds one of the Isle of Wight’s largest real ale festivals across the weekend.

Saturday 3rd June - Sandown Railway Enthusiasts’ Club (‘SREC’) MODEL SHOW at The Lions’ Community Hall, LAKE. Open from 10.00 to 16.00. Admission £2-50, and accompanied children free. At least 7 working layouts, plus static displays.

The hall is wheelchair accessible. Toilets and light refreshments will be available.

Sunday 4th June - Cajundaze are hosting a Cajun music play along session at Quay Arts Centre bar, Newport from 7 to 10 pm.

Musicians (any instrument) are welcome, also dancers (steps will be demonstrated) and audience. Free entry.

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Friday 9th June. Clarries Club for seniors at East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes warmly invite you along to hear Marie Smith (Music Craft) and the smooth sound of her saxophone. Meeting commences at 10-30 am. Free refreshments served after. New faces are always welcome.

For further information please contact Derek or Myra Tel. 717895 Friday 16th - Sunday 18th June – Flower Festival at Ryde Methodist Church, Garfield Road, Ryde. 10am – 4pm Friday and Saturday and 1pm – 4pm Sunday. There will also be a display of quilts by the Vectis Quilters. Refreshments will be available each day. On Saturday 17th there will be stalls in the Church Hall.

Friday 16th June – Fun Quiz Night in conjunction with Isle of Wight College Restaurant. Teams of 4 or join up with others to form a team. All proceeds to Vectis Radio FM fund and Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School. £10 per person to include your meal prepared, cooked and served by the IW College students. Licensed bar available on the night. (£5 from each sale goes to the VR FM fund and 4Ps Training School.

Saturday 17th June – Shorwell Midsummer Fair – 1.30pm – 5pm. This traditional village fair is held in the grounds of Northcourt, Shorwell, a picturesque 16th century manor house. It is totally uncommercialised and the many attractions and stalls are run by local people and organisations. Additionally there is a Tea Tent and arena events including a Falconry display, a dog

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demonstration and a Band /Folk group.

The money raised goes to support local charities, community groups and organisations. There is free parking adjacent and £2 admission price, with children under 16 free. One of the last surviving “original” fairs on the Island, it provides family entertainment and a memorable afternoon for all

Saturday 17th June- Mega Summer Quiz at Newclose County Cricket Club in the marquee. Blackwater Road, Newport from 6.30pm – 10.15pm. Tickets cost £8 per person to include either a cheese or ham ploughman’s supper (to be specified which each person wants when purchasing the tickets please). Tickets must be booked and paid for in advance by contacting Cats Protection Isle of Wight, Marlborough Road, Ryde during their opening hours 11am-4pm (daily except Tuesdays). Further information can be obtained from Cats Protection on 0300 0120251.

Friday 23rd June. Clarries Club for seniors at East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes warmly invite you along to hear about ‘Life in Roman Britain.’

Speaker Ann Evans. Meeting commences at 10-30 am. Free refreshments served after. New faces are always welcome. For further information please contact Derek or Myra Tel. 717895 Sunday 25th June – Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2017 at IOW County Showground, Cowes Road, Northwood from 10am -5pm. A fantastic day out for all the family - so much to see and do. This is the show where cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry come first. A chance to experience our wonderful farming heritage and local

produce first hand in a day that combines our wonderful farming heritage and local produce first hand in a day that combines entertainment and fun. Adults £8 and children under 16 go free.

Tuesday 27th June – The East Cowes Ladies Group invite you to join them for their Annual Coffee Evening which will be held in the East Cowes Methodist Church, Adelaide Grove from 7 – 9pm. There will be a bring a buy stall, various other stalls, competitions and a raffle. The proceeds will be for the East Cowes Methodist Church Improvements Fund.

Thursday 29th June – Following the success of our inaugural Open Day, Cowes Heritage’s next informal Open Evening will be at 6.30 – 9 pm at the Portacabin, Three Gates Road Business Park. You will have the opportunity to browse our archived material of photos, maps and documents as well as access to our detailed database. All are welcome.

Friday 30th June – Sunday 9th July - Ryde Arts Festival 2017. In and Around Ryde.

Ryde Arts Festival has always been a community based celebration of the talents of the town and wider Island. Our mission has been to commission new work and so grow opportunities for professional artists.

We always seek to involve many individuals and groups in all our projects and believe that by working in collaboration we can all achieve exciting outcomes. Previous years have seen towering installations, heard new music and created a life size rag doll family, to name a few. *all event information was correct at time of print.

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East Cowes Business Association Welcome to the summer! We seem to have completely missed out on April showers and I have found myself having to water the garden already. Hopefully this means that there will be a great summer ahead.

I struggle to get everything within these articles, so why not sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, which includes a what’s on section as well as member focus? This is completely free and lets you know what our town’s business community is getting up to – drop us an e-mail to eastcowesbusinesses@ gmail.com and we will add you to our list (this is completely free for non-members too).

a range of opportunities for both employers and employee (www.turnerbrooks.co.uk) More details to follow!

Our website, www.ecba.biz, is getting better and better, and Shaun of ASAP Taxis is responsible for this, but he needs content, photos and information. We would really like it to include as much business information as possible, so if you are a member and have anything that you would like to add, please send it to us (details at the end).

Our social evening at Osborne Golf Club was well supported, thanks to Paul and Tony for the invitation. I hadn’t realised before, but It has been sad to lose two businesses from you can be a ‘social member’ of the club for the town, Geraldine’s and Refurnish, both of which were really popular. Geraldine’s Sweet just £25 a year, meaning that you get to enjoy the social benefits, including the magnificent Shop had been a feature of York Avenue for surroundings of the Osborne estate, without a 100 years, and although the closure was having to pick up a club! A reminder that our due to her retirement, Sandy of Geraldine’s second social event is at Osborne House on gave an interview to IW Radio, and summed Tuesday 4th July at 5:15. If you’re a paid up up perfectly why High Streets often look ECBA member and would like to come along, empty; customers often said ‘you were my last hope, I’ve tried everywhere else!’, but as please get in touch (details below) and book Sandy pointed out, if you want a thriving town your free space(s). centre, customers have to make their town I cannot go without giving thanks to Luisa centre their first choice, not the last resort Hillard for her support as county councillor and I cannot echo these words enough. Our over the previous 4 years, but am sure that town has in the region of 7,500 residents, with Artisan Pear (Luisa’s greengrocer and and like me, many work at home, in the town or have services which go to you (taxis, Fairtrade gift shop on York Avenue) and her family, she will be just as busy. With that, electrician, plumber etc). The chances are that you don’t need to go to Newport or Ryde, I would like to congratulate another ECBA member, Cllr Karl Love of Bosun’s Lodge, who you don’t need to hunt down an electrician takes over from Luisa as county councillor, we from Shanklin, you just need to use what is on your doorstep. All of our members’ details look forward to the next four years! Cllr Julia Baker-Smith has retained her county council can be found on www.ecba.biz seat, and now has a town councillor position, we look forward to working with Julia on However, as always, we are encouraged that projects that support our business community. new businesses are still opening, expanding, taking on more employees and investing into their businesses. Turner Brooks Recruitment E Mail: eastcowesbusinesses@gmail.com is due to open very soon on York Avenue, with Twitter:@EastCowesBiz Facebook: East Cowes Business Association 14

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I hope as you read this, there will be many of you who are nodding your head in agreement and feeling my pain. It’s not that I want to inflict this on others but more that I need to know I am not alone out there in this cruel world, that I won’t be the only one on our sandy beaches that didn’t stick to the New Year’s resolutions I so proudly declared a mere few months ago.

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News Report from Town & County Cllr Julia Baker-Smith.

Tel 07960146913 Email Julia.baker-smith@iow.gov.uk @juliawhippinghamosborne First of all I would like to thank everyone who turned out to vote in the local elections , for returning me as your Isle of Wight Councillor and allowing me to join the great group of Councillors on East Cowes Town Council. I will continue to work hard for the area and to listen to and represent your views.

the multi-use games area and outdoor gym this should be built by the summer. The final section Saunders way link road is now well underway and really taking shape and of course work continues with wonderful local fundraisers to build a memorial playground for Keziah. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this a reality.

The turnout in this election was one of the highest in many years in Whippingham and Osborne, with around 200 more people coming out to vote. This engagement with local politics shows how much local people care about East Cowes and Whippingham.

I consider myself to be truly lucky to live somewhere with such a great sense of community.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, if you need help with Council matters or have any suggestions you would like me to take forward for the area. For real time updates please follow my Facebook page.

It is now 99 years since women won the right to vote. Suffragettes gave their freedom and often their lives for us to have the right to have a say in how our country is run.

While our democracy is far from perfect, and I personally believe we need electoral reform that reflects our modern multi-party system, we all have another chance to vote on the 8th of June for who will represent our Island in Westminster. Whichever candidate you support, please come out again to vote in the General election and use your vote‌ every vote really does count, as we saw in the local elections with wards being won and lost by as little as two votes.

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