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Dear Readers Welcome to the May issue of Island Magazines. Whilst writing this the sun is shining and the days are starting to warm up. The Island has sprung back into life and the tourists are on their way and seasonal businesses are now open. There are plenty of places to visit and things to do across the Island whether it’s a beach picnic, a country walk or visiting one of the many towns to mooch around and see some of the unique local shops. On pages 6 & 7 you will find ‘Dates for your Diary’ which includes details of events happening throughout May. This month’s issue is packed full of news and information and it’s also an ideal way to find local services offered by local businesses. Please take the opportunity to support them and let them know you saw them advertised here. We have been working with the IOW Cats Protection and some of their mature residents and you can find more information about this on page 13. I hope you all have a great May and enjoy the Bank Holidays. Until next month....
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Gardening and Websites It might be an odd combination but a mix of a desk job and outdoors work is just what the doctor ordered for Isle of Wight website developer Tim Leal. Having developed websites now for over ten years, a back problem meant a trip to the doctor and a more active lifestyle was prescribed and an interest in gardening turned into a healthy side-line. If you need a new website or want to refresh your current website, then tldesignworks (see main advert) can deliver something modern and fresh. Website hosting and site backup are all part of the service. From online brochures to e-commerce, contact Tim to find out more. Tim is responsible for several popular Isle of Wight websites including www.isleofwight.pub and www.welcometotheisland.co.uk as well as popular Isle of Wight musicians Lucid at www.lucidband.co.uk. A major project for 2017 is online invoicing services. Tim developed Bright Invoicing to cater for the self-employed or sole trader who doesn’t want to tackle many of the complicated accounting or book-keeping alternatives. It’s currently free to use and ideal for those who want to keep track of income and expenses. See more at www.brightinvoicing.com If you need your lawn mowing or hedge trimming Tim is happy to do that too! With his own tools, Tim can leap in his car and covers most of East Wight. So contact him today and get your garden weeded and lawn looking tip top for the summer…!
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Dates for your Diary Sunday 30th April - SOS fund raising day at Cowes Lifeboat Station, Watch House Lane, Cowes, from 11am. Free entry for a fun filled day and an opportunity to meet representatives of the emergency services including fire, coast guard, ambulance, coast watch, police as well as the volunteers of the RNLI and some Independent Lifeboats. Many activities for children and adults. At 6pm join us on the Parade where Rev Andrew Poppe, Father Jonathon Redvers-Harris and Rev Francis Thomas will be holding an ecumenical service to bless the start of the sailing season supported by the Salvation Army Band. More details on our website www.cowes-lifeboat.org.uk Monday 1st May – All along the Riverbank. Explore an animated 2 mile stretch of the River Yar, along the old railway line Sandown – Alverstone – Newchurch. Walk or cycle at your own pace and join at any point. Countryside displays, activities and crafts, music, maypole and morris dancing. Teas, BBQ and licenced bar. Download programme from www. thenewcarnivalcompany.com or call 716095
Saturday 6th May – The Hullabaloo Soapbox Challenge, Hullabaloo is a FREE community event combining the arts, community, health & wellbeing, heritage, environmental issues and much more. The Flying Lunch Kite Festival, will take place on Yaverland Meadow, so bring your kite or come and make one on the day. Shademakers’ carnival ship stage, will host a range of dance and music acts. There will be Soap Box Challenge with teams from across the UK will compete, racing their homemade carts across the bay. The carts will make their way down Yaverland seafront towards Browns Family Golf and Cafe where the winners trophy will be rewarded at the end. To get involved, search Hullabaloo on Facebook and message organisers from there or email hullabalooiw@ gmail.com
Sunday 7th May – Cowes Car Boot Sale at Northwood Park, off Ward Avenue, Cowes, Sellers 9am – buyers 10am
Friday 12th May - Clarries Club for seniors at the East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes warmly invite you along to Monday 1st and Monday 29th May – Chale Car see a collection of Nostalgic photographs of the Island presented by the Author of many Boot Sale 9.30am - One of the most popular books, Brian Greening and his dear friend Bill car boot sales to support the maintenance of Shepard. Meeting commences at 10-30am the Chale Recreation Ground and raise funds towards the cost of building changing facilities and free refreshments are served after. New faces always welcome. For further information on the site. please contact Derek or Myra Tel. 717895 Thursday 4th May – Sunday 7th May FRIENDS Saturday 13th May - Isle of Wight Family OF THE ORP BLYSKAWICA SOCIETY - 75th History Society One Day Conference, Exhibition Anniversary Commemoration at various & Annual General Meeting. The theme this locations in Cowes and East Cowes. (see full year will be, “Born on the Isle of Wight and details on page 14) what happened next”. Held at Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR There Saturday 6th May - Community Quiz in aid of Alzheimer’s Cafe at Trinity Theatre, Grove Road, will be 3 talks during the day. Admission to talks - members of the Isle of Wight FHS Cowes 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Open to teams of £8; non-members £10 (pay on the door) For four, entry fee is £3 per person. Book a table further information go to www.isle-of-wightby emailing quiz@caods.org.uk or call 01983 fhs.co.uk 6292669. Everyone Welcome.
Dates for your Diary Saturday 13th May – Riverfest 2017 from 11am – 3pm at Newport Harbour, Town Quay, Newport. It’s the 10th Anniversary of this popular free community event. Dancing, music, local food and drink, boats of all sizes, local charities and enterprises. Rides and free fun! A great day out on Newport’s historic quay. Come along and experience free entertainment. Boats and water craft of all sizes will be there. Please sail along to this event, or walk or cycle. Hosted by The Footprint Trust Charity. Friday 19th May – 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 20th May - Forestside WI are holding a spring fair at Newport Scout hall, Woodbine Close, Newport from 2-5pm. Stalls include plants & garden items, tombola, bottle stall, jewellery, white elephant, cakes and raffle. Cream teas will be served all afternoon, so please come along. Proceeds in aid of scout hall funds Sunday 21st May – Open Gardens at ‘Badminton’ 24 Clatterford Shute, Carisbrooke, Off Clatterford Road 2 pm – 5pm. Teas and home made cakes and plants are available. This garden has been open once a year for the last 21 years raising many thousands of pounds for Macmillan nurses and Marie Curie through the National Garden Scheme. Entrance fee £3.50 – well behaved children free. Dogs on leads.
Friday 26th May - Clarries Club for seniors at the East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road, East Cowes warmly invite you along to hear music by Mark Thomas of (Jukebox Jazz) playing and singing a mix of old and new songs and melodies accompanied with his Banjo. Meeting commences at 10-30am and free refreshments are served after. New faces always welcome. For further information please contact Derek or Myra Tel. 717895 Saturday 27th May – Sunday 4th June - Gatcombe & Chillerton Scarecrow Festival. This year sees the return of our Gold award winning Scarecrow Festival. FREE of charge & fun for all the family. Enjoy a nice cup of tea and slice of cake at Aunt Sally’s Tea Room or sup a pint at The Gallybagger Inn. Sunday 28th May – Mad Catters Tea Party from 1pm – 4pm at Cats Protection, 122, Marlborough Road, Ryde. All you can eat tea and cake. Just £5 per person.
Sunday 28th May – Mottistone Manor Open Day 9.30am – 4.30pm. Take this rare opportunity to see inside the family home. There is a charge for entry to the house for non NT members in addition to the garden entry price. It is not possible to buy a ticket for the house. Garden open as usual. Meet at Mottistone gardens, Mottistone, Nr Brighstone PO30 4ED Wednesday 31st May – Cat Behaviour Talk by Nicky Trevorrow at Riverside Centre, Newport at 7pm. Tickets £4
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I hope last months recipe was a success for you and this time the Four Seasons Cookery Academy is treating us to a sweet treat (just in case you didn’t have enough chocolate over Easter). This recipe is for a Jaffa Cake and it sounds delicious. There are a couple of top tips at the bottom of the recipe to reduce calories and sugar intake which in turn means you can always have that extra slice without feeling guilty.
Jaffa Cake© 2 Eggs (medium) 3 oz (75g) Castor Sugar 3 oz (75g) Self-Raising Flour Orange Curd or Orange Marmalade Milk Chocolate (approx half a bar of 46%) Dark Chocolate (approx quarter bar min 70%)
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East Cowes Business Association What a fantastic start to spring April has given us. The blue skies and sunshine have certainly been welcomed, but there is still a chill in the air to remind us that summer isn’t quite here yet.
Osborne Golf Club is also a great venue for a party; it has plentiful parking, full catering facilities, a licensed bar and is able to cater for weddings, By the time you’re reading this, we would birthdays and (sorry for mentioning this so have celebrated St George’s Day once more in early in the year) Christmas parties too. If Kings Square (we hope you enjoyed it – this you’re looking for somewhere with the ‘wow!’ event is only possible because of the support factor that won’t make you say ‘ow!’ when of ECBA members). Local elections are taking your credit card bill comes through, give the place on the 4th May (if you are reading this club a call on 01983 295421. after that date – then you will already know the full outcome). Our town council has Talking of parties and celebrations, if you’re already changed as a result of no contested in need of a taxi home, make sure you seats in the East Cowes North ward. remember ASAP Taxis, the fast, friendly and Whoever the people of East Cowes elect at local taxi firm. Whether you’re in need of a county level (and for the Osborne ward of the reliable way to get you home after a night town council) we hope to continue working out, or even need a way to transport you and with them all in the interests of our great your pet to the vets, give them a call on 01983 town. 244444. They are able to take groups of up to 8 people (as well as your pet if pre-booked). Despite visiting Osborne House and even Barton Manor numerous times, I have never Shaun, from ASAP Taxis, has also completely been to Osborne Golf Club. Like much of revamped our website. We’re still adding to the Osborne Estate, including Barton Manor it, but please have a look and let us know the Estate, it boasts many royal connections. type of thing that you would like to see. www. It is well known that Prince Albert was ecba.biz responsible for much of the landscaping and planted many of the trees, as well as We’re trying to make being a member of ECBA designing a few buildings here and there. more sociable. We’re encouraging members However, Osborne Golf Club can go one to host social evenings for our members, the better; it is the only British golf course to first of which was hosted by Osborne Golf feature an elephant pit (and my guess is that Club. Our second is at Osborne House on it is probably one of the only places in the UK Tuesday 4th July at 5:15. Hopefully, weather outside of a zoo to actually have an elephant permitting, we’ll be able to get on to the roof, pit at all!) Apparently, it was used to bathe which I have been told gives unrivalled views the elephants that HM Queen Victoria, of the surrounding area. If you’re a paid up Empress of India, received from the Indian member and would like to come along, please government. Having gone from a 2 hole get in touch (details below) and book your course in 1892 used by the Royal household, free space(s). it is now 9 hole course and has sweeping panoramas of Osborne Bay, the Solent and E Mail: eastcowesbusinesses@gmail.com the estate itself, although the landscape Twitter:@EastCowesBiz probably hasn’t changed greatly since 1892. Facebook: East Cowes Business Association 10
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Adoption time Yes kittens are extremely cute and playful but then again so are these beautiful mature cats who desperately want to adopt some humans so they can have forever homes. They are saddened that they have been overlooked for the newer, younger models but these cats still know how to have a fun time and are well behaved and toilet trained... what more could you possibly want!!! They have so much to offer and still have lots of life in them and plenty of love to give that special person or family. Don’t delay, adopt today. Island Magazines are pleased to introduce these adorable adult cats who want to be given a chance. There are more on the website at www.isleofwight.cats.org.uk or pop in and meet them in person at 122, Marlborough Road, Ryde, PO33 1AW. They are open 11am - 4pm daily but closed on Tuesdays. This little poser is Mittens and she is 3 years old. She doesn’t want to share with other cats or dogs or young children as she wants to be the centre of attention. She is black and white and is always happy to let you play with her.
This handsome chappie is Thomas and he is simply adorable and these photos do not do him justice. He is happy to live with dogs, cats and children and has a lovely laid back attitude to life.
This white and tortoiseshell pussy is Twizzy. In real life she isn’t as stern as her photo portrays her. She doesn’t want to live with other cats and her mind isn’t made up yet as to whether or not she likes dogs. Ideally she would be suited to an older family. She is happy and loving and desperately wants her forever home.
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FRIENDS OF THE ORP BLYSKAWICA SOCIETY - 75th Anniversary Commemoration - 4th – 7th May If you’re in East Cowes and Cowes during the first week of May, you’ll notice a plethora of Polish events, activities and exhibitions springing up around the town. And if you’re not planning to be in the area, we highly recommend you change your plans and come to the 75th anniversary commemoration of a very special Polish warship. Not only did the ORP BLYSKAWICA jump in to defend East and Cowes during a bombing raid by the Luftwaffe in 1942, it was also built by a leading Cowes shipyard in 1935. And to mark the Island’s continued gratitude for the actions of the Polish captain and crew, the Friends of the ORP BLYSKAWICA Society have organised a host of events in their honour. • Photographic Exhibition at the Regatta Office on Cowes Parade for the duration of the event 5th – 7th May 2017. • Schools Painting Exhibition at East Cowes Town Hall for the duration of the event 5th – 7th May 2017. • Cowes Heritage Exhibition Photographs and exhibits relating to the Blitz on Cowes 4th and 5th May 1942 at Cowes Maritime Library in Beckford Road, Cowes. • East Cowes Heritage Centre Blitz related theme open to the public. • Presence of Polish Warship –The refurbished ORP Gneizno, sister ship to the ORP Torun, will arrive 4th May and depart 8th May 2017. • Presence of British Warship – The Royal Navy will be deploying a type 45 destroyer to attend the event. • Polish Naval Band Gala Concert - Cowes Yacht Haven 5th May 2017 at 19.30. £15.00 per person FREE to those in uniform and children under 10 www.ticketsource.co.uk/ islandconcerts or text to 07774 851911 • Kings Square Events East Cowes – 6th May 2017, 10.00 – 16.00 Tented market with stalls providing Polish food and craft. • 1940’s Dance, East Cowes – 6th May 2017 19.00 to 23.00 at East Cowes Town Hall, Tickets through East Cowes Heritage Centre @ £5.00 • Performance by “Karpaty” Polish Dancing Troup from Southampton – Town Square (outside Waitrose) East Cowes. 6th May 2017 at 13.30, 14.00 and 14.30. 14
• Francki Place – West Cowes 6th May 2017 at 10.00 wreath laying and dedication . • Blitz Walk, East Cowes - 6th May 2017 start 10.30 from East Cowes Heritage Centre. • Blitz Walk, Cowes 6th May 2017 leaving War Memorial in Northwood Park at 14.30. • Mile of Pennies by TS Osborne Sea Cadets, The Cut, High Street, Cowes 6th May from 10am. Come along and bring your coins for this wartime re-enactment which supported the ship’s crew of the time. Proceeds to the Cowes Sea Cadets. • Kingston Cemetery Service, East Cowes 6th May 2017 12.00. • Ave Verum Choir, St Mary’s Church – 6th May 2017 19.30. Concert by the Ave Verum Choir featuring a variety of Polish and international music. Advance tickets available through www.ticketsource.co.uk/ islandconcerts or text 07774851911 at £7.50 per ticket or £10.00 on the night. • Wreath Laying and Dedication in Northwood Cemetery, Cowes – 7th May 2017 10.00 in the presence of senior Polish representatives and Island civic dignitaries. • Radio link to ORP Blyskawica in Gdynia (Poland) – 7th May 2017 10.00 to 16.00. Establishment of mobile shore station on Cowes Parade.
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Town Mayor Report for East Cowes From Margaret Webster
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As I write the Town Councils report for the May issue, I realise how quickly we have reached the fifth month of the year. This month has been busy for the Town Council as we have had to tie up loose ends and endeavour to complete projects that we have been working on during this Council. As you will all be aware by now the IOW Council and Town Council elections take place in May when we will have a new Town Council with some new faces I am sure, and hopefully not too many more financial responsibilities passed down to Town and parish Councils. At the March Town council meeting the Environment Officer reported that she is continuing to target owners of dogs who do not take home or remove their dogs mess. This is an offence and there is legislation in place to fine these residents. It causes stress to residents and gives the wrong impression of our town, especially as the majority have great pride in living here. Dog signs are continuing to be put around the Town displaying the consequences for dog fouling. It is stressed that anyone can report it to Island roads if they witness it happening. Island Roads will take action!! The Muga on Victoria Recreation Ground has now received its planning permission, and it should be installed in time for the School Summer Holidays. The Town Council are pleased to have been able to support this project, it has been a long time happening but it will be in place soon. We thank both Lee Matthews and Paul Sands for their hard work in accessing the funding and progressing this project to completion. We as a council are still pursuing a bus service needed to cover the outer perimeters of 16
East Cowes, but are still awaiting a reply from Richard Tyldsley, General Manager of Southern Vectis. We will continue to pursue until we receive an acceptable answer. Floating Bridge ticketing system has still not been confirmed, and as yet we still have not heard any solutions that they promised to arrange for East Cowes residents to purchase and assist with the registering of the cards that allow one way journeys. We wait in anticipation. East Cowes Town Council were successful in the application for two Defibrillators and training kits - we are now awaiting delivery and then training will take place. The date for Red Funnels appeal has now been announced for July but as yet we are not sure where, possibly County Hall. I have agreed to attend on behalf of Town Council and I believe Glen Hepburn (our planning expert will also attend with me). Lastly please pick up a programme around the Town, and do support the various activities during the 75th Blyskawica Celebrations, activities on Kings Square, exhibitions in East Cowes Town Hall and a dance in the Town Hall. More activities in West Cowes. ALL TAKING PLACE DURING FROM 5TH MAY -8TH MAY. The next Town Council meeting will be on the Thursday 18th May 2017 at the Town Hall at 6.30pm. East Cowes Town Council Meetings will now be starting at 6.30pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Planning Meeting will be arranged as required. Promoted by Margaret Webster, 14 Oaktree Way, East Cowes, PO32 6PL
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Kim Aminu is a Natural Pain Therapist and understands that short and long-term pain can make life unpleasant and unbearable at times. She has trained to advanced levels in both Physiokey and Scenar Therapy and has been working from Cowes Chiropractic Clinic since October 2016. Kim believes that Physiokey really is excellent for pain relief and has already helped many clients obtain release from painful conditions. Physiokey is a hand held device used to alleviate chronic and acute pain. It has no side effects and is an excellent alternative to pain medication. During the session, the device is placed on the skin and a slight tingling is felt. Impulses are sent to and from the brain to enhance the healing and pain relief processes. Physiokey stimulates the body’s own natural pain relieving mechanisms and kick starts the body’s self-healing.
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For Natural Pain Relief & Physiokey can be used to treat many injuries, all body pains, headaches/migraines, Enhanced Healing fibromyalgia, arthritis, tennis/golfers elbow What types of problems can we treat? and many more painful conditions. After Physiokey Therapy, many clients are much Sports injuries • Back pain • Nerve numbness Fibromyalgia • Arthritis • Neck & shoulder pain more relaxed and report prolonged, deep Knee pain • Tennis elbow • Golfers elbow sleep with an overall feeling of well being and Headaches & Migraines • Dental pain relaxation. Sciatica • Long term injuries
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‘The course taught me that I have choices in life, I am valuable, I have separate realities for work and home, I have a new support network.’ ‘I discovered my comfort zone, learned to keep my past at bay, to be assertive and to set boundaries.’ The FREE Mind the Gap course works with the internal aspects of recovery supporting participants to not only come to terms with their experiences, but to live a fulfilled life past those experiences too. The course is written and presented by the founder of Break the Cycle CIC, Maggie Currie, who has been in an abusive relationship herself in the past. The sessions are interactive and engaging to allow the participants to learn through practice and experience vs theory. 100% of the participants of the pilot courses would recommend this course and believe there is a need for it. The course is totally funded by a Lottery grant, and there is no cost involved to take part in this course. Get in touch to book your place. www.breakthecycle.org.uk/contact If you would like to receive an electronic version of the magazine in your email inbox each month email eastcowesmagazine@gmail.com and type in the word SUBSCRIBE
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