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Dear Readers Welcome to the March issue and thank you for picking up a copy. This months issue is packed with news, information, features and advertisers.

Spring is on its way and lets hope the weather improves, as at the time of writing it has turned cold again, but like most people I can cope with the cold as long as the rain stays away!!!

Unfortunately we lose an hour of well earned sleep in March as the clocks go forward the last Sunday of the month, this being the 26th but on the other hand we will start to see the lighter evenings which is always something to be cheerful about.

There is plenty happening across the Island in March and you will find the ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 6 & 7. If you are holding an event in April please let us know the details so we can include it in the next issue and don’t forget the 26th March is also Mothering Sunday, I hope you enjoy this issue and look forward to catching up with you next month.

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Town Mayor Report for East Cowes From Margaret Webster (Tel No: 01983 299082 and leave a message for the Mayor) The Muga project and gym equipment project for Victoria Recreation ground is being brought together by a project board to access S106 monies. The board has met and is moving forward with a plan to hopefully get some equipment in place for this summer This month has once again raced on, we find season. The Town Council are supporting this project and myself and Councillor Rann both that again we are in the throes of planning applications that could change the shape of sit on this board. Within weeks it is hoped that a board displaying the plans will be our town. placed on the recreation ground for you view.

Last month a planning application was In the last few days the Town Council have reviewed at County Hall for a revised been reviewing their budget for this Town for application (2nd Choice!) for Red Funnel to extend their depot, enlargement of parking the next year. Rest assured that we have your interests in our minds and are fully aware of spaces for cars awaiting access to ferries, austerity, we will be working on your behalf lorries and road structure access among and keep it as workable as possible. a few changes requested. Three objectors spoke at the meeting (including myself on behalf of the Town Council, our local county Our Environment Officer, Sophia, has councillor and a representative for residents reported that she is patrolling the roads in a bid to prevent the dog fouling that has and the marine industry). We all spoke for increased of late. A fine for Dog Fouling has the alloted time putting across the feelings been issued in the last week and she is going of the residents. to widen the area that she patrols as more spots have been highlighted to her. I have After much deliberation the Planning been asked to mention that there is a byelaw Committee proposed that the application be divided into two applications and agreed that states that dogs must be kept on leads on the highway, this is concerning her and on one but objected to the other part. This she ask me to pass on that this is in place was not accepted by the Head of planning and I understand it includes the Esplanade as who has now stated that she is calling it well. in and will be presenting it again at the next planning meeting. We will be at that A WW11 commemorative plaque is to be meeting and by the time you read this we erected at Phoenix Flats site, East Cowes should have a result one way or another.

Heritage are facilitating this project and the Interestingly the first application by Red Funnel that was turned down has now to be Town Council has been to assist financially. the subject of a valid Planning appeal to the This has been approved and it is hoped to be in place by the beginning of May in time for Planning Inspectorate. the 75th celebrations of the Blyskawicka.

As you read this months magazine I hope we are entering warmer weather, and can finally shake off these awful colds and throat infections that so many people have been suffering from.

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Town Mayor Report for East Cowes As I close this months’ report I cannot do so without paying homage to our very much loved and respected peer of our Town Council team, Cllr Morris Barton. His wisdom, knowledge and advice was always welcome and we knew we could always rely on Morris. He will be missed by us all.

Please take care, keep warm and safe.

INFORMATION. Please Note:

East Cowes Town Council Meetings will now be starting at 6.30pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

The next Town Council meeting will be on the Thursday 16th March 2017 at the Town Hall at 6.30pm.

Planning Meeting will be arranged as required.

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Dates for your Diary Every Monday – Melodic Choir at Newport C of E Primary School. 7pm -9pm if you enjoy singing come along and join our choir. No experience needed and no auditions. In aid of local charities. Contact Kay on 07956 14991 for more details Every Wednesday – Ryde Aspire Community Choir at Holy Trinity Church, Dover St, Ryde.

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us will be 4 of The London Comedy Store’s best acts, along with the Islands best compere and entertainer Simon Howard.

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Monday 6th March - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting. “The Changing Face of the Isle of Wight” a talk

by Brian Greening at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 Thursday 2nd March – “Ollies Next Step” Quiz 2QR. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts Night at the Folly Inn, East Cowes at 8pm to about 45 minutes. Admission:- members of raise funds in aid of a young Cerebral Palsey the Isle of Wight FHS £1; non-members £2. sufferer to have an operation to help enable Everyone welcome him to walk.

Thursday 2nd March - The Elderberries at the John Cheverton Centre of Earl Mountbatten hospice from 7.30pm 9.30pm . If you enjoy the sounds of the 60s, then this is a show not to be missed! Sit back and relax as this talented vocal group take you back to the fab 50s and swinging 60s with some truly timeless classics.

Tickets cost just £10, and include a glass of wine and a selection of delicious canapés.

Friday 3rd March - Clarries Club for seniors at the East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes warmly invite you to a morning of a Catering demonstration. Enjoy the delights of homemade sweets by Myra Moore. Meeting commences at 10-30am and there will be refreshments served after.

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Wednesday 8th March - Arts & Craft Group - Baking and Decorating Biscuits 10 AM 11:30 AM at YMCA Isle of Wight, The Chapel, Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin.

Members £2 – Non members £3. Adults only Wednesday 8th March - Stroke Cafe at The Lifeboat, Britannia Way, East Cowes 2pm – 4pm. Are you a Stroke survivor? Do you care for someone with a stroke? Join us for a chat and meet with others from The Isle Of Wight Stroke Club and Stroke Association.

Free entry Saturday 11th March – New to you Sale in Aid of Kissypuppy 10am – 12 noon at Ryde School with Upper Chine, 7 Queens Road, Ryde. Good quality childrens items from newborn to 7 years. Clothes, equipment and toys.

Sunday 12th March – Earl Mountbatten Hospice Spring Fayre – 10am – 4pm at the John Cheverton Centre.

Dates for your Diary Friday 17th March - Paddy and Murphy’s St Patrick’s Day General Knowledge Quiz Night at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport from 7.30pm – 10.30pm. £2 per person and 4 people per team. Booking is essential. All money raised will be in aid of The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Friday 17th March Clarries Club for seniors at the East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes warmly invite you to hear a talk given by Mr John Matthews. Retired Coroner/Solicitor.

Today’s subject, The History and Work of the Coroner. Meeting commences at 10-30am and there will be refreshments served after. For further information please contact Derek or Myra Tel. 717895.

Saturday 18th March - Ryde Lions Easter craft Fayre at the Masonic Hall, John Street, Ryde from 10am – 3pm. Free Admission, tombola, various crafts stalls, tea, coffee, cakes and bacon rolls Sunday 19th March – Mad Hatters Sponsored Walk in aid of Friends of the Animals. Starts at 1pm from Shide to Blackwater in Newport. Free parking at Thompsons Shide Tree. Pick up sponsor form from 17a Riverway, Newport or go to website www.friendsoftheanimals.co.uk or call 522511. Raising funds for local animals Wednesday, 22nd March - A Talk by Oliver Mattsson from the Dinosaur Museum, Brighstone, will be held at the Whippingham Community Centre, opposite the Forge, Alverstone Road, Whippingham.

You will be able to Handle bones and fossils from the Dinosaur period. Doors open at 7p.m. for 7.30p.m. £2 admission to include refreshments, there will also be a raffle.

Sunday 26th March – It’s all about Mum at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Special, walk, groom and cream tea package for mum will be available. Do something different for Mothering Sunday.

Book an activity in advance on 852693 Friday 31st March - Clarries Club for seniors at the East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes warmly invite you to a morning of home entertainment.

A video tour of London and changing of the Guard. Meeting commences at 10-30am and there will be refreshments served after.

For further information please contact Derek or Myra Tel.717895 Saturday 1st April – Guide Dog for the Blind Fund Raising event at Newport Parish Centre, Town Lane from 10am – 2pm. Live music, cafe, arts & crafts. Something for everyone.

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Swanning Around This month’s front cover picture was taken by Martin Lane a keen amateur photographer and ornithologist.

Martin was born in Brading and now lives in Ryde and he spent a lot of his earlier years at Brading Marshes capturing the wonderful wildlife that the Island is renowned for. He once filmed a cuckoo in the nest being fed by reed warblers which became quite a sensation and was used as part of an educational programme within local schools.

This picture was taken at the Canoe Lake in Ryde and Martin has truly captured the beauty and grace of this swan as she gently glides through the water on her way to join her companions on the side of the bank.

Martin is self-employed and his business, Martin Lane Electrician, takes him all across the island and he always makes sure he has his camera with him, as he never knows what he might come across. You can see more of Martin’s work on Facebook via the public group Isle of Wight Nature and let’s hope we get the opportunity to feature more of his stunning work.

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Isle of Memories by Jo Cooper I was born and bred in Binstead, and attended the convent in Ryde but left the Island at the age of 18 seeking the illusive streets that were paved with gold in London.

I stayed there for 47 years, and in this time I married a London Policeman, had 2 children and became a swimming teacher and tutor.

Upon my return to the Island, I was seeking a new challenge. My late father was an amateur photographer and during my childhood he took plenty of pictures, processing them in the loft at our house in Binstead. I love these photographs, they are full of lovely memories.

I decided that I needed to write about them so my children and grandchildren could understand the fun I had as a child growing up on the Isle of Wight. There were so many.

The task was daunting.

I don’t remember when I decided to put them into a book, but that is what I have done. I saw within each photo a story from my past and now my book is finally complete and aptly named, Isle of Memories.

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Town Cllr Karl Love - East Cowes - North Ward.

Email lovehilluk@gmail.com Facebook:- Cllr Karl Love It might be cold outside but East Cowes 2017 is certainly starting to heat up early in so many different ways!

Norris Castle and Spring Hill - Our town is now firmly in the sights of developers with local consultations begging conducted by Norris Castle owners ‘Uavend’. I was invited along with residents of Newbarn Road to meet with Mr O’Connor, now the owner of the former Spring Hill Convent and Mr Clynt Wellington, a Director of Norris Castle. Mr O’Connor is the developer of Island Harbour and Clynt Wellington is developing Totland Pier and Taymour Castle in Scotland. Town consultation events will be taking place soon so might I encourage you all to participate in this democratic process. I’d like to hear your perspectives?.

Red Funnel - I was opposed to Red Funnels ‘plan B’ planning applications, as was the town Business Association and town council.

In my view, this plan brings nothing to our town as we will still have traffic queuing up York Ave and fewer jobs in the town. This development could have brought so much more to our town by creating access to the river frontage and allowing the jobs to remain.

The Castle Inn sadly closed its doors this month as another town business fails. Our town shop’s rely on your support and that of local workers spending money in town.

I’m informed that custom is down for many businesses as a result of the Floating Bridge not being in action.

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about the safety and slippery surface on the grid iron pontoons, at the replacement Launch service. While we accept the bridge has to be replaced, we are now paying for a replacement launch service which has been significantly reduced in operating times! I am also dismayed that County Council has proposed increase charges from £1.00 to £1.50 for foot passenger Floating Bridge crossings! This is unfair with residents now having to pay a disproportionate price, in order support the Islands budget deficit. This will affect businesses on both sides of the river putting them at further risk!

On a more positive note, I have been in conversation with Studio School, for students to participate in a school competition, supported by the Town Council, to design a memorial Pendant to celebrate the arrival of the new Floating Bridge. It is intended that these limited edition pendants will mark the occasion with a number of them being presented to users of the Floating Bridge on its inaugural crossing. The pendants will become collectors items as the years pass and recognise the importance of the Bridges link between the people of East Cowes and Cowes. I’m looking forward to seeing the pupils designs and efforts.

Building work in Castle Street is well underway and as you can see, it’s a pretty high building. More housing is agreed and is coming on the carpark in Maresfield Rd. In Albany Rd, the former home of the Boat Museum, is to incorporate a proposed hotel on the Barracks site and tower block of housing. Naturally I’m very concerned about the continued housing developments without job creation.

Report from Town Cllr Karl Love continued East Cowes 2019 - The next meeting of the East Cowes 2019 and Royal title is taking place on 2nd March at 6.45 pm, at The Studio School. There is plenty of parking in the school grounds with its entrance via Grange Rd. I’m also pleased to announce that Lin Kemp and I have been in contact with the Hovercraft Museum to try and obtain an artefact from the Princess Margaret Hovercraft which is currently being dismantled. The intention is for the artefact to be erected, as a permanent tribute to our town’s workforce and inventor Sir Christopher Cockerell. Assuming we can pull it off, this will make a fantastic addition to the East Cowes 2019 events. I will keep you informed of the progress. I’m going to need your help with the East Cowes 2019 project so please come along to this meeting. David and Sarah Burdett from The Heritage Centre have been invited to present a pictorial history of our town to help drive us forwards.

Esplanade -After just 4 months in office as a councillor, I have managed to have some of the esplanade trees, which overhang the sea wall, cut back. A large tree was deposited on the beach and it became imperative that something was done as the trees presented a real danger to shipping and people walking on the beach. I contacted the Coastguard and used all options to get these trees removed. It’s a small start in addressing the many land slip issues.

Sadly, no sign of progress yet in concealing the sandbags yet in Well Road but, I will not give up on them. Please write to island roads and complain about the sandbags as it does not fit with the ‘Sand Banks’ style development being promised for our town!!

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East Cowes Business Association I am not sure how Debbie manages to get several magazines out each month, I find having to write a single page once a month for a single magazine hard enough.

If you are reading this before the 28th February then please come along to join in or to simply cheer on the runners at our annual pancake races which are taking place in Kings Square at 2pm. If you are reading this after the event, we hope you found time to come along and support it and we hope you had a great time doing so. A big thank you to everyone involved. This great community event was sponsored by Turner Brooks Recruitment. www.turnerbrooks. co.uk Taste of India is hosting our AGM on Tuesday 7th March, starting at 6pm. This is open to all existing and potential members, so if you have a business in the PO32 area, or if your business benefits people living in our area, bring along some business cards because you’re invited! There is the official business at the start, essentially three very short reports from the chair, treasurer and secretary (they’ll be very short because none of us like public speaking) followed by an open floor for discussion, then onto some free food and chat (and I’ve been told that there is wine!)

ECBA faces many challenges and struggles throughout the year, we’re aware that we don’t and can’t always represent individual views, but for the record, any decision we make is decided by a vote. If you want to be part of that process, quite simply, you need to get on board.

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obligation chance for you to see and hear what we’re all about. We’re always keen to try new things and to encourage as much involvement from our members as possible, however, we are aware that not everyone is able to (or wants to) commit to monthly meetings. So we’ve made it even easier to influence your business community. We’re changing the format of our monthly committee meetings in favour of an ‘open for all members’ meeting once a month. We would like to encourage any members who have something to say to take part, raise a question or share an idea as often (or as little) as you wish. All you have to do is let us know you’re coming so we can confirm the venue and turn up. Our meetings are generally on the first Tuesday of each month.

Membership is currently £25 a year and offers you a range of member to member discounts. We’re currently looking at producing a full list of these, but they include 15% off any vehicle crossing with Red Funnel throughout the year, 20% off any work undertaken by Real Employment Law Advice (plus a FREE contract review), 20% off standard entry on Friday, Saturday and Sundays to the beautiful Osborne House, 20% off any planning consultancy work undertaken by SJC Planning and others.

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