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Dear Readers Welcome to the November issue and what a difference a month makes... the evenings are getting darker and the signs are all around us that Autumn is definitely here.

Its been a busy time in East Cowes, there has been a local election and Karl Love was elected as a new Town Councillor. Two new businesses have opened in the town - Prego Italian Restarant and Artisan Pear and A taste of India are the new owners of what was Purple Mango. It is so nice to see less empty shops in our small but quaint town but as with everything it is down to us to ensure that we use the services of all the shops and businesses in the town to ensure they remain.

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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 months news, we are certainly experiencing darker and colder evenings, autumn is here!

The first ever Isle of Wight Day was a great success. I was invited by the four schools in East Cowes to join the children and adults to create the Isle of Wight map in the grounds of Osborne House. It was very well organised with the assistance also I understand of the staff of Osborne House. The weather was perfect, most of the children in the various schools had a picnic and then assembled in the grounds, their ages ranged from 4 years to 19 years. The High Sheriff joined the group and we all waved furiously to a drone that came along and took aerial photographs of the event. Great fun was had by all present, once again I marvel at the friendships of the differences in ages of the students, how well they all gel and get along together, a great credit should be given to the teachers and parents and grandparents who helped with putting this operation in place and getting the young ones there safely. It certainly put East Cowes on the map, thank you all for inviting me to join you all. Sadly Judy Dench did not join us! She was busy filming in the grounds of Osborne House.

Tina Bailey, our clerk for four years retired from the Town Council at the end of August. We have been busy, advertising and interviewing for a new Clerk. I can confirm that we will be seeing a new clerk start at the Town hall in the middle of November. There will a great deal of work for her to understand and get accustomed to as we are now managing a number of facilities taken on from the County Council, so that we can continue to benefit from them in the Town. I am confident she will soon settle in and enjoy East Cowes.

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The Red Funnel second application has been received, the Town Council Planning Committee has now reviewed and discussed the plans and made their comments to the IOW Planning Department. We await the next decision by the planning committee of IOW Council to see what effect it will have on the Town.

On October 6th, there was a bi- election in North Ward of East Cowes. Mr Karl Love was successful in his adoption as the new Town Councillor, we welcome him to the Town Council and he will be attending the next Town Council.

The Environmental Officer Sophie, has been busy around the Town acting on various items that need attending to, clean pavements, checking pet owners are clearing up after their pets, litter, hedges intruding on pavements and causing hazards that need cutting back.

These are just a few but very necessary for the safety of the public. It has been reported that youths are once again jumping off the esplanade toilet roof, and throwing glass, this is dangerous for these youths but also the public, young children and pets can be harmed. This has been reported to the Police and is being monitored. Action will be taken.

Finally I have been asked to remind you that there will be a short Remembrance Service on Friday 11th November and a Church service on 13th November, both commencing at 10.50am in the Church grounds.

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

Planning meeting commences at 6pm (if the Town Council are in receipt of any applications)

The Perfect Shot I think this months front cover picture is so captivating and shows what beautiful wildlife we have here on the Island. The photo was taken at Alum Bay by local wildlife and photography enthusiast Zoe Cox. Zoe says that although she has lived here on the Island all her life it’s only been in the last year or so that she has taken an interest in local wildlife, especially red squirrels, foxes and birds of prey. Zoe is really enjoying her new hobby and only recently brought her camera which goes everywhere she does as she never wants to miss an opportunity to catch a moment in time forever…

When Zoe took this picture there was a group of about 7 foxes but this particular vixen took a liking to Zoe and was happy to sit and pose whilst she snapped away and as you can see she got the ‘perfect shot’.

A big thank you to Zoe for allowing us to use this photo and we can’t wait to see what she captures next.

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Its more than an Artisan Pear…

October saw the opening of a new local business in the heart of East Cowes Town Centre.

A local family greengrocers with a selection of extra bits including artisan breads, cakes (including gluten free) and local crafts, fair trade goods, gems, fossils and scarves.

This eclectic collection of wares can all be found at Artisan Pear, (formerly Wight Sparks). Not only is it refreshing to see a new business take over an old, tired, empty shop and bring it back to life with fresh produce it is just as nice to have a shop which every high street had in years gone by. The greengrocer was the backbone of the community.

Artisan Pear is a place to buy local produce, it’s a place for veg and fruit boxes, soup and stew sets complete with recipe but at the same time you can pick up a garden ornament or a fair trade Christmas present. There are no pre-packs here, just everything fresh and healthy, buy as much or as little as you want and visit as often as you need.

The tomatoes are grown locally on the Island and you can choose from large vine to mixed speciality which includes a range of shapes, sizes and colours. If you are interested in vegan produce such as cheese, spreads, jelly, milk and cake then pop in and see Luisa so she can order them for you.

For more information pop in and see the new addition to the street or see their main advert below or you can call them on 07889 722656.

Artisan Pear Artisan Pear has now been open for one whole month and we would like to thank everyone who has been shopping with us and supporting us, with comments such as:

“Just what East Cowes needs!”

“Very reasonably priced.”

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“A ‘must-see’ shop.”

All ratings 15 York Avenue, East Cowes

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For the majority of people who catch it flu is unpleasant, but for some it can lead to chest infections, severe complications and in some cases death.

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Councillor Luisa Hillard – County Councillor for East Cowes. Phone/ text: 07964 869341 or email luisa.hillard@iow.gov.uk Firstly, thank you to everyone who voted in the local elections on the 6th October for a replacement town councillor, regardless of who you voted for. However, congratulations to Karl Love who appears to have won with a huge majority and now joins the East Cowes Town Council where he will no doubt be ‘shaking things up!’.

I’m told that a new Town Clerk has also been appointed, so I’m looking forward to the November Town Council meeting on the 17th and I would invite you all to attend and witness how things work.

off and I have asked officers to go back to the original permission and conditions to see if installing a sloped path can be enforced.

Despite the CEO of Red Funnel’s claim, earlier in the year, that “regeneration in East Cowes is dead” there have since been some distinct green shoots!

Meanwhile I’m also pleased to have heard that a new company called Wight Shipyard Company Ltd (which has links to Shemara Refit) have secured a £6.3 million contract to build Thames ferries here in East Cowes.

That’s more jobs that need to be protected in the marine engineering industry buildings we have here.

This recent election is just a taster of the next Council elections in May 2017. Indeed it would seem that the political parties are all gearing up to this and even a General Election I know that the landslip is a big local issue is looking possible, with proposed boundary changes that would see the Isle of Wight split so please let me explain that the coastal engineers are regularly monitoring the site into two constituencies. and say that it is too unstable to move. Only the sea wall is preventing more material from November is the time when the Council falling down. The only viable solution is to budget starts to be fretted over in detail pile the entire hill side to prevent slips further and, with further government funding cuts along where the retaining wall is also failing. expected, the Independent administration will be struggling to formulate what could be This however, costs money that the Council does not currently have and if they did offer our final budget. Subject to amendments by East Cowes a few hundred thousand pounds the opposition this Budget will end up being for improvements the landslip would not be carried forward to those who form the new top of my wish list, or yours – I would want administration, following May 2017. to invest in something that would have a daily impact on the lives of our residents. For Recently most of my Council work has been happening in the background, with discussions example: safety improvements to Old Road, regarding major planning applications taking extra dropped kerbs for mobility scooters, a place. Particularly for the marina development long stay car park, extra child care facilities etc. and Red Funnel’s marshalling yard. I would urge everyone to read and comment on large New childminders are desperately needed, planning applications in East Cowes. so if you know someone who likes children and would like a change in career please urge I have refused to agree to the steps on the Victoria Walk development from being signed them to get training!

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it turned out that we didn’t have one! However, as of this month, we are delighted to welcome Leon Chessell of Gastek Plumbing & Heating (contact details below) who can undertake everything from the servicing of a boiler to the We are disappointed that there is no Christmas plumbing of a new bathroom (and all those jobs in-between). in the Square event this year, but rising costs and a lack of behind the scenes support meant that it simply wasn’t possible. However, many Two new businesses opened in the town centre this month, Prego and Artisan Pear. Prego of our local shops are taking part in Small offers pizza and pasta and from what I have Business Saturday, which falls on the 3rd December and to celebrate, we’ve decided to heard, it is great value, delicious and very give away our biggest prize yet! At the moment, welcoming. Artisan Pear is a green grocers and we’re still working on the details, so keep your craft shop, selling a range of locally grown fruit eyes out for the December issue, you’ll need to and vegetables, as well as ethically (and in some cases, locally made) crafts. It is refreshing and act quickly! so encouraging to see new businesses springing ECBA would like to extend our congratulations up, but remember, their future lies with you, so as always do your bit and shop local. to fellow member and newly elected town councillor, Karl Love, who has been a member of ECBA for several years. We wish him all the One benefit of being an ECBA member is that several of the businesses offer member-tobest. member discounts, including a free contract As many of you will know, Osborne House was review from Real Employment Law Advice, 20% recently used for the filming of Victoria & Abdul, off standard entry at Osborne House (Friday to due for release in September 2017, starring Judi Sunday) 15% off Red Funnel vehicle crossings, 10% off any planning services by SJC Planning.

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I suspect many of us take for granted. Next time you’ve got an afternoon free, take a visit A quick shout out to members, if you want and immerse yourself in culture, history and to promote your business FOR FREE via our heritage. Many residents, like me, have an Twitter, Facebook or e-newsletter, drop us an English Heritage membership purely to take email with the details, we’re here for you! advantage of being able to visit the grounds whenever we like, but did you know that the membership includes many of the guided walks, New Members: Gastek Tel: 07778 026887 or 284245, or e-mail gas-tek@hotmail.co.uk talks and events too?

Maria Nicolson, Cowes Chiropractic Clinic, 83 Mill Hill Road, Cowes. email: marianick88@ Rather embarrassingly, after the last article I gmail.com. Tel: 07976514766 wrote stressing the importance of using local services, we were contacted by someone E Mail: eastcowesbusinesses@gmail.com looking for a plumber and even though I had Twitter:@EastCowesBiz specifically mentioned a plumber by trade, Facebook: East Cowes Business Association 16 I’m always getting told off for talking about Christmas too early, but even though I still haven’t seen the Coke-Cola advert, with Great British Bake Off almost finished, and The Apprentice, X Factor and Strictly on our screens, the countdown has begun!

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Dates for your Diary Sunday 13th November – Christmas comes early at Barton Manor, Whippingham Road – 10am – 4pm. Live music, Christmas BBQ, craft and food stall, dancing, café, roasted chestnuts, winter wonderland, carriage rides, mulled wine. Entrance £5, Concession £4.

Saturday 5th November – Spooks & Sparks at Under 14 free. Guide dogs only. Raising money Victoria Recreation Ground, Recreation Ground for Challenge & Adventure.

Road, Newport from 4.45pm to 7.30pm. Come Friday 18th November – Fund raising event for along for an evening combining the best of Vectis Radio to help with the costs of going FM Halloween and Firework Night. This year is bigger and better than ever with a spectacular at the Riverside Centre, Newport. 8pm til late.

An evening with the band All Washed Up plus firework display, fancy dress (and prizes for best costumes), live music, a magic show, face special guests Mark Thomas and Jessica White.

There will be a raffle and a bar. Tickets are painting, games and delicious food! Adults £5, Teens £5, Child (Under 13s) £2 and under £5 each and free for children. Tickets can be brought from the studio at Riverside Centre or 5’s are FREE. Cash only on the day. Tickets available from Newport Parish Council, located email dameshirleysteed@gmail.com. at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport; Tuesday 22nd November – East Cowes Ladies Dragonfly, Nodehill or Isle of Wight Radio, Group will be holding a Pre-Christmas Auction Dodnor, Newport and on the gate. at East Cowes Methodist Church at 7.30pm.

Ladies are invited to come along and do some Monday 7th November - Isle of Wight Family Christmas shopping. Any suitable items would History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill be gratefully accepted. Proceeds are for the Room, Riverside Centre, Newport - everyone East Cowes Methodist Church Improvements welcome. Talk on military uniforms by Meg Groves. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts Fund. about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Friday 25th November - East Cowes Evangelical Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Church East Cowes (Clarries Club for Seniors) welcome you to their event ‘Demonstration on Tuesday 8th November – East Cowes Ladies Group are holding an open evening and talk by Flower Arranging by Brenda Drake’ Meeting Ray Allen of ‘Some Mothers do ‘Ave em’ at East commences at 10.30am. Tea/coffee and cake Cowes Methodist Church. Everyone welcome service after. For further information contact Derek or Myra on 717895 starts 7.30pm Saturday 5th November – Sandown November Celebrations from 6pm along the Esplanade.

Fireshows, entertainment, Family fun, Food vendors, side shows and firework finale. FREE entry. Brought to you by Sandown Carnival

Friday 11th November – East Cowes Evangelical Church East Cowes (Clarries Club for Seniors) welcome you to their event ‘All About Angel Radio Isle of Wight with speaker, Chris Guttridge, founder and owner of the station’ Meeting commences at 10.30am.

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Friday 25th from 2-6pm and Saturday 26 and Sunday 27th November 10am – 5pm. I love Wight Christmas Market at The Garlic Farm, Mersely Lane, Newchurch. Over 30 stalls of IOW Makers, crafters and producers. Christmas gifts and decorations. FREE entry and parking Friday 25th November - Charity Music Quiz in aid of BBC’s Children in Need to be held at

Dates for your Diary Newclose Cricket Club, Blackwater Road, Newport, 7.30pm start. Music from the 1960’s through to 2010’s. There will be a raffle, licensed bar and plenty of free car parking. Everybody welcome. Teams of up to 6 people. £2 per person entrance.

Saturday 26th November – The Mad Hatters Christmas Tea Party at Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport from 11am – 4pm The Lynnette Bailey Academy of Irish Dancing present this themed Christmas fundraising event to send their girls and boys to National & International competitions. With a wide variety of stalls, themed entertainment, food and drink, a themed photo corner courtesy of Wight Photography and much more!

Saturday 26th November – Newport Christmas Market at Holyrood Hall, High Street, Newport from 9am – 3pm. Lots of seasonal cakes, preserves and handmade crafts. Refreshments will be served all day. Free entry

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Saturday 26th November – Christmas Fayre in aid Parkinsons’ UK (Local Branch) at Wootton Bridge Community Centre. From 10am – 1pm.

Free entry. Many craft stalls, childrens corner, refreshments and much more. Entertainment by the Wootton Methodist Ukulele

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Sunday 27th November – Christmas Market at The Folly Inn, East Cowes. 10am – 4pm. Free admission. Variety of Unique Christmas Gift Stalls. All Proceeds got to Age UK Isle of Wight.

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Wednesday 30th November - Come and find out about the good work carried out by the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital, and meet a bat. The venue is Whippingham Community Hall, opposite the Forge, Alverstone Road, Whippingham. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. £2 admission to include refreshments. There will also be a raffle.

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