Island Magazines November 2022 East Cowes & Whippingham Area

East Cowes & Whippingham Area

2022

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Welcome to the November issue or as I like to refer to it.... the last one before the Christmas issue!!! I feel it’s safe for me to now mention Christmas, especially as the shops already have their shelves packed with decorations and presents for the festive season.

For information on events happening across the island including details of Christmas Fairs please go to our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 18 and 19. Remember to let us know if you are holding any community events in December and we can help promote them for you.

This month’s front cover is a little different for many reasons, firstly as it was taken by myself on my phone and I’m not normally very good with photos and secondly, you might be wondering where on the Island I took this, but if you look closely you will see that the Isle of Wight is actually in the background as at the time I was visiting Hayling Island. This ideal photo opportunity appeared, and it made me think that although the planets aren’t aligned it’s always good to have your seagulls all lined up... except there is always the one that won’t do as it should.

Firework season is upon us, although in some areas on the Island this strangely seems to be something that happens more than once a year. If you are a pet owner like me, you too probably dread this time of year. Please make sure you have your pets safely indoors as soon as it turns dark in the few days leading up to and after the 5th November. If you are having your own display, please do the right thing and just drop a note through your neighbour’s doors and even share the details on social media so all animals can be secured and kept safe so the stress to our pets is kept to a minimum.

you for picking up and reading this issue and I hope you all have a great November and see you next month when Christmas will be one step closer!!

Ryde,

Wight,

‘Walkabout’ with Michael Paler

Contact Details:- 07483251960 or email michaelpaler@btinternet.com

G’day

I hope you are all keeping well with the nights starting to draw in.

The East Cowes Medical centre will be calling the people for their Covid booster as soon as your turn arrives.

The last of the Red Funnel 160th Anniversary trees were planted in East Cowes. This was the last of the trees in the special branch project and pleased to say they are all over the Island. I would like to thank everyone at Red Funnel for their help and support.

11 York Avenue will be having its opening day on Friday, 4 November from 16:00-19:00 MAD-Aid DOT - Grand Opening.

Community Action East Cowes and Whippingham Resilience coordinator Kay Smith is leaving this position. She has been around the Community for a number of years and helped many people, thank you Kay and good luck in your new position.

An emotive parade and service took place at the War Memorial in Newport. The parade was organised by Royal British Legion branches from Newport and Carisbrooke to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the war memorial in St Thomas’ Square. It was combined with Cowes Sea Cadets 100th Anniversary and Ryde Sea Cadets 60th.

The Costal Gardener at St Helen’s held Forget-Me-Not fundraising event for #dementiauk Admiral Nurses Appeal IW such a success. The money raised (including donations via GoFundMe) was an amazing £1,419.30! the charity was overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of everyone who has donated and helped. Thank you to everyone who donated and to all those who gave their time, skills and enthusiasm.

I volunteered at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival which gave me a new insight into how this works for everyone. It was good to see so many people visit the event a few days after Media Publishing held the first Isle of Wight Book Awards at the Island Sailing Club. The awards are to encourage writing and reading. These awards will be held each year. If you have a book to write for next year start soon and it has to be about the Isle of Wight.

Wight Shipyard now has its new 260-ton lift hoist in place which will be the largest on the South Coast this was part of the Regeneration Grant for East Cowes and the work inside the Columbine building is still being done.

Take care and be safe.

A lz he im e r C a fé IOW

Tel: 01983 220200

Email: info@alzheimercafeiow. org. uk Website: www. alzheimercafeiow. org. uk

East Cowes Alzheimer Café

East Cowes Town Hall York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6RU

First Tuesday of the month

2pm 4pm

Ryde Alzheimer Café

All Saints’ Church Hall Queens’s Road, Ryde, PO33 3AF

First Friday of the month

Totland Alzheimer CaféCowes Alzheimer Café

Football Club, Reynolds Close off Park Road, Cowes PO31 7NT Second Wednesday of the month

Sandown Alzheimer Café

The Broadway Centre 1 Broadway, Sandown PO36 9GG Fourth Wednesday of the month

2pm 4pm

St Saviours Holy Family Centre

If you are worried or concerned about memory loss, please come along to an Alzheimers Café for information and informal education about memory loss and dementia. You do not need to have a diagnosis to attend, everyone with an interest in dementia or memory loss is welcome. 2pm 4pm

11am 1pm 2pm 4pm

Weston Lane, Totland PO39 0HE Third Wednesday of the month

Newport Methodist Church Quay Street, Newport, PO30 5BA

Last Wednesday of the month

Newport Alzheimer Café 6pm 8pm

Newcomers very welcome No booking required

An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place giving informal education about dementia, guidance and signposting to other services. We welcome people with dementia, their families, carers, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia.

Charity Number CIO 1171437

It’s a Café with a difference!

Alzheimer Café IOW is an Isle of Wight charity that is a lifeline for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Alzheimer Café IOW started in 2009 and has 6 cafés across the island but is not like your conventional café as they have the role of providing accurate and appropriate information relating to dementia in a stress-free environment.

Anybody can go along to these ‘meet ups’ so I went to the East Cowes Alzheimer Café to find out what it’s all about. As I walked through the doors I was met with a smile and friendly greeting from the volunteers, which immediately put me at ease. I explained that I had come along just to find out more about it all, and this wasn’t questioned, and I was offered a seat. It was lovely to watch the interaction between visitors and volunteers – name tags were given, and tea and coffee was served.

All the cafes are overseen by different co-ordinators, and I met Lizzie and Barry the coordinators of this particular café. I also met with Anna Roberts (Charity Liaison Officer) and Floss (volunteer at East Cowes, Cowes & Newport), who made sure everyone was catered for, tea and coffee wise. All the café’s follow a rolling programme which enables them to touch on key topics throughout the year as there is no ‘one-size fits all’ and Barry who gave this month’s presentation on ‘Why Life Stores Matter’, is co-ordinator for the Dementia Awareness Partnership IW, the training arm of the Alzheimer Café IOW.

All the café’s use the same format and language while still having their own distinctive characteristics and they all work with various agencies across the island including Memory Service and Carers IW to ensure the best support is available for everyone.

The whole dementia area is new to me and I was shocked at some of the statistics I found out especially that a probable diagnosis of dementia requires confirmation from a Memory Service psychiatrist before accessing government support, however the IW Trust has been unable to appoint replacements for many months and the number of referrals have been averaging 60+ per month with a waiting time in excess of 12 months and growing and this is why the Alzheimers Café is such an important part of the community offering informal dementia education and information and signposting to other services.

Alzheimer Cafés welcome anyone who is worried about their memory, has a diagnosis of dementia, or would like to find out more about dementia. It is clear that families come to an Alzheimer Café because they are seeking support and looking for answers and for many, diagnosis is a mixed blessing… An illness is given a probable diagnosis, but no onward care is currently available. The future isn’t just uncertain it’s fearful!

There are currently 2,655 people over the age of 65 living with dementia on the Island and this number is likely to increase to 3,920 by 2030 – Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy.

You can find details of all the Alzheimer Cafés on the opposite page.

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From joy’s humble crumble kitchen

Now that autumn is with us there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot home-made soup. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Serve with croutons, naan, crusty bread, flatbreads, a sprinkle of grated cheese, even a toasted cheese sandwich will add another level of indulgence! Use what you need and then freeze the rest for another day.

ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP serves 4

2 tbsp olive oil

800g/ 1lb 12oz of mixed root vegetables - any kind - peeled and cut into even smallish chunks

2 garlic cloves - crushed 2 chicken or veg. stock cubes. Fry the onions until soft - add the vegetable chunks - stir fry for 5 minutes.

Crumble the stock cubes and add 1 litre/1¾ pints of water to the pan - simmer for 20 minutes. Blitz until smooth, season.

LIGHTLY CURRIED CARROT SOUP

1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter

serves 6

2 onions - chopped and 2 garlic cloves - crushed

500g /1lb 2oz carrots - peeled and chopped into small pieces

300ml/half pint chicken or veg stock

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp curry powder (m) thyme and seasoning.

Melt the butter - add the oil and gently sweat the onions, carrots and garlic until softened (5-6 minutes) - season.

Add the cumin and curry powder - cook for a further 2 minutes

Add the stock, thyme - Add ½ litre/1 pint water - bring to boil. Simmer for 20 - 25 minutes. Take off heat. Blitz until smooth.

LENTIL & BACON SOUP Serves 6

a little olive oil

3 - 4 good rashers of smoked back bacon - finely chop

1 red pepper and 1 onion - finely chopped

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and finely chopped

1 garlic clove - crushed

1 chicken/veg. stock pot

1½ ltr/ 2½ pt water

200g/7oz red lentils or use 2 tins lentils - well drained a little thyme and seasoning.

Fry the bacon, onion, red pepper, sweet potato and garlic on a low heat until softened. Add the red lentils or the drained lentils to the pan. Pour in the stock, thyme and seasoning. Return to boil - simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. Either serve the soup with ‘bits’ or blitz if preferred.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP serves 4

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 onion - finely chopped

1 garlic clove - finely chopped

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground coriander

800g/ 1¾ quarters lb. cauliflower florets, roughly chopped

1 ltr./1¾ pints chicken or veg. stock 150ml/5fl. oz creme fraiche or cream. Fry the onion and garlic gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the cumin and coriander and stir fry together for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the cauliflower and chicken stock. Bring to boil then simmer for 8-12 minutes until cauliflower is tender. Take the pan off heat. Blitz until smooth. Add the cream - season. Return to pan and gently heat through.

One Careful Owner

It’s been that time of year where I pack away spring and summer clothes and bring out my autumn and winter wardrobe. I like having a clear out at the same time and then I donate to local charities either via the shops or recycling bins in the area. All the clothes I donate are clean and in good condition and have basically had one careful owner (me).

I recently read an article about the severe environmental impacts of the fashion industry and what is termed as ‘fast fashion’ and according to the UN Environment Programme, the fast fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water and is responsible for 8-10% of global carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. The term refers to ‘cheaply produced and priced garments that copy the latest catwalk styles and get pumped quickly through stores in order to maximise on current trends.

The fast fashion model is so-called because it involves the rapid design, production, distribution, and marketing of clothing, which means that retailers are able to pull large quantities of greater product variety and allow consumers to get more fashion and product differentiation at a low price.

This information alone was enough to get me thinking and then I thought about how much money I spend on new clothes, and like everyone I should be looking to save money. It was time to be a recycling consumer rather than just a donator!!!

In my hunt for some pre-loved clothes, I have been visiting the many different charity shops on the island. I like the ones set up like a boutique, all the dresses together in size order, the tops all neatly in one section and coats kept together. I am not a rummager by nature, but I know some people enjoy it. I like to go to my size and see what is available and that’s me done. I have found some great items, dresses for £3 or £4 pounds, I got a new skirt for £7 which still had the original tag on at £34.99. I picked myself up a lovely Gisela Graham bag for £4.99 and last week I got myself a Per Una casual winter jacket for £4.99 saving myself at least £50. But… and I have saved the best to last, I have been wanting a faux fur gilet for a while, what I was looking for was quite specific and I have been searching online. I found one but it was £39.99, and I had held off buying it and now you probably won’t believe this, but this is a true story. I popped into my favourite charity shop and there like a shining beacon was the gilet of my dreams… I went from 0 - 60 in 2.1 seconds to get my hands on it and lo and behold it was the perfect fit and it only cost me £4.49.

What I do love about shopping like this is if you buy something for a couple of pounds and you get it home and it doesn’t look quite right you can just donate it again as you know the money has gone to a good cause. We all love a bargain and for me this is the perfect way to make a difference to the world we live in while at the same time looking forward to some new outfits.

News Report from Town & County Cllr Karl Love - East Cowes. Email: karl.love@iow.gov.uk Facebook: Cllr Karl Love

Our town market has been a great success and we look forward to expanding and creating new events for our Town next year. We have a very active town council at this time, and it feels so positive and hopeful during these difficult times. Our Town Council wants to continue developing plans for the use of our Esplanade and its beautiful open spaces. Plans have been circulated for the Albany Green for your comments but not finalised yet. There is funding allocated for this project, but it is not likely to cover all of the costs involved. Discussions for the next development stage of the Esplanade Landslip Community recovery project are underway. The Esplanade was given to the people of East Cowes for its people’s recreational use and rest by land owners of the day and later the woodlands were donated by the Sisters of Christ at the Convent. Please be aware that there is Ash dieback works planned for the Springhill Wood just off the Esplanade in the coming months. 14 trees need to be removed or pollarded to manage the risk posed to users of the Esplanade. These are either dead trees, or heavily diseased. It is good practice to fell Ash trees with dieback once they reach 50% dieback, otherwise there is an increased risk of debris falling and hurting people.

I have nothing further to add about the development proposals of Spring Hill and Norris Castle who consistently challenge us. My position remains unchanged and steadfast as with other councillors of our town. The Esplanade is our town’s most important community leisure area.

You will have seen that our island plan was rejected by the full council and sent back for further reflection. While it was not perfect it was a starting point, and we must have an

up-to-date plan, or our island is left exposed to the advantage of developers rather than actively prioritising the needs of local people. We must have a plan but keep receiving mixed messages from the central government of its intentions, particularly on housing needs and this has effectively slowed our Island and town councils progress in trying to develop plans. We do have a new Town Plan in place, but it does not provide the fuller protections we seek from an Island Plan and as you are all aware, planning is a very complex and controversial issue for many people especially when it has direct impacts for people and communities. Outline planning permission was agreed for further developments of housing at Hawthorn Meadows in 2020. East Cowes Council resisted the application for the 30 homes, but it was approved. The current full application is now for 17 homes. For those who are concerned and want to comment about the planning application you need to register your objection via the IOW Council. You can see the plans and make formal comments About the application (22/01749/ARM) on the Isle of Wight council’s planning register. The public consultation runs until 11th November.

The whole area including Kingston Marine Park was always planned and targeted for development and if you recall Cllr Hendry and I had a bit of a battle with the previous conservative administration to fight off the application to build Housing on the Crossways field. My position has not changed on this frontage. We are hugely over developing green fields and must look for solutions which will be controversial but building upwards is becoming ever more likely on the limited available plots. IWC

bought Kingston Marine Park for a significant figure from Homes England. It’s one of those projects where due diligence did not reveal the full context before preparing the site to be developed. Its chances of ever being used for Marine boat and ship building are slim due to the environmental impacts of the river, an important ecology space. There are people interested in building on Kingston Marine Park and that will happen at some point in the near future. Sadly, someone has cut down most of the planted trees which would have hidden the large industrial units likely to be developed. Please don’t shoot the messenger here but this large-scale development was always intended, and the previous Isle of Wight Council purchased the lands at considerable cost with development in mind.

You will have recently noticed the road traffic orders for Hawthorne Meadows have been approved on the recommendation of Highways Safety improvements. The Road traffic regulations were recommended by safety officers. This will result in the displacement of vehicles. Having reviewed the plans we can see that the origins of this lie within the estate being built with minimal road width and insufficient parking

infrastructures. The developers are moving out and the reality is, twisty tight narrow roads where parking was always going to become a growing issue. The horror of residents trying to establish additional parking space was plain for all to see and is a shared experience for many living in and around our whole town.

Hawthorne Meadows was built without any real consideration for those who live there without transport, in terms of shops and facilities. There is no bus route for those without cars making it hard for many people with reduced mobility and unable to drive. Once the estate is adopted which is the main reason for the new Road Traffic Orders the IWC can then look at maintaining the roads which is currently not possible until it is adopted. Our Island council along with town council can then try, with very limited resources, start to implement some of the requested changes to infrastructure such as bins and service improvements

I wish you all well and thank you for your trust and support. You can email me at karl.love@iow.gov.uk or contact me on messenger.

HIGH STREET ESTATE AGENT

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dates for your diary

Friday 4th November -Bembridge Fireworks

Night from 6.30pm – 8.30pm at Steyne Park. This year we have stalls in the hall, food stalls outside, DJ and the bar will be open all night with fireworks at 7:30pm. Please don’t bring any sparklers or fireworks into Steyne Park on the night and remember the car park will be closed and there will be ‘no waiting’ cones along Steyne Road. It’s free entry but we are asking if everyone would be kind enough to make a donation on the night, all monies raised will go to the BYCC and this great village event.

Saturday 5th November – Yarmouth

Fireworks are back! Join us in the town square from 6pm, where there will be food and drink outlets open. A procession will then lead to the lit beacon and display. Display to start approx. 7pm.

Saturday 5th November – Vectis Radio

Coffee Morning is from 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Maybe you would like to join our team of volunteers, whether that is presenting, marketing, collating news or something else. Come and have a general chat. We will have tea and coffee for you, and some biscuits, plus we have been promised homemade cakes. All we ask is for a donation in the bucket to help us keep going. Or we have a card machine if you have no cash.

Saturday 19th November – Day of Christmas from 9am – 6pm in Newport Town Centre and The Quay. This year, the event organised by NCCC alongside Market Days CIC and SKATES promises to be even bigger than last year, which was one of the busiest days in Newport’s history. The Quay will host an ice rink as well as inflatable assault course and snow globe, a circus workshop and food

stalls. A Christmas market will bring festive sights and smells to St Thomas’s Square once again this year. Characters including the Grinch, will be walking around throughout the day and local school and community choirs will be performing. A large stage will be in St James’s Square providing a variety of entertainment throughout the day until 5.45pm when a magical circus-themed show ‘The Greatest Snowman’ will switch on the town’s Christmas lights!

19th November – 23rd December – I Love Wight Artisan Christmas Pop-Up Shop and Mini Market at The Garlic Farm, Mersley Lane, Newchuch from 9.30 – 4.30pm. Local handmade products from Isle of Wight artisans along with some great musicians and performers.

Sunday 20th November - IW Donkey Sanctuary Winter Market. Again, we will have plenty of stalls to look round with a wide variety of products. There will be live music on the day to get you into the festive spirit, as well as a festive menu in Grazers Café! Santa will also be making a special visit. This year our on-site car park is restricted to disabled badge holders only. Instead of general parking being on site, we are going to have a number of park and ride services available. There will be a park and ride service from The Old Smithy in Godshill, The Free School in Ventnor, and St. Francis school across the road in Ventnor as well. These will have regular services, and both are under 10 minutes from us.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November – The Wildheart Trust Christmas Market from 10am – 4pm. We have lined up a beautiful, bespoke collection of stalls selling perfect continued over the page

All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.

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gifts and decorations from local Isle of Wight designer makers and artists. With Father Christmas launching his wonderland grotto plus carols, festive food and mulled wine, the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is the perfect place to kick off your Christmas shopping and find that perfect gift. It is a wonderful weekend to meet our animals and start feeling those first flutters of Christmas magic. Normal admission prices have been held for the weekend so either book ahead or turn up on the day.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November - The Northwood House Christmas Fair from 10am – 4pm. Featuring a selection of over 40 of the best Island gift exhibitors in art, craft and produce, it’s the perfect inspiration for Christmas present buying for those seeking something unique and original for their friends and loved ones! Free entry to Fair. The Christmas tea room will be open with mince pies and seasonal fair. Children can have a meet and greet with Father Christmas in the snow cave and write him a letter to give to him in person. There will also be the return of Santa Paws... the Father Christmas for dogs, who’ll be delighted to wish your four-legged friends a Merry Christmas and have a photo for a charitable donation to Northwood House.

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