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Hello and welcome to the August issue of Island Magazines. It’s hard to believe that over half the year has passed already and I think 2020 is certainly going to be a year no one will ever forget!
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Lockdown has been a busy time for local twitter.com/islandmagazines charity Feline Welfare who were inundated with homeless and stray cats and new kittens. Nikki and her team of foster parents have been Island Magazines kept on their toes ensuring the cats have stayed Mailbox No 4, Unit B1 safe during this period but the time has come Whitecross Business Centre to find forever homes for many of them. Our Whitecross Lane article on page 4 features just a few of the ones Shanklin, IOW, PO37 7EJ ready to move on and they are eagerly waiting by the phone ready for you to call and meet them. Tel: 01983 339755 | Mob: 07785 531285 On the subject of animals, don’t you think the front cover picture is amazing? We are lucky to have so many talented photographers on the island and you can find the story behind this months star on page 5. This month we have included a rather unusual recipe. Some of you will already be avid fans but some many never of heard of it - check out page 14 and let us know what you think.
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The recent lockdown has resulted in Feline Welfare being inundated with cats, not just strays and abandoned cats but many of them needing medical assistance. Her furry visitors all have one thing in common, they are looking for a loving and caring home, whether this is via full adoption or with foster parents!! New arrangements are in place allowing prospective owners to spend time with any cats they are interested in adopting. Here are just a few of the really special ones that want you to pick up the phone and call so you can come and meet them. Call anytime on 521778. ‘Nibs’ is a lovely extroverted, playful 4 years old boy who loves everyone. He gets on well with other cats… well, as long as they are nice to him!! He really, really wants a home of his own as he hasn’t ‘belonged’ anywhere for a couple of years. He’s now ready and waiting for you...
‘Denzil’ is 4 and is looking for love and a home where ‘Sid’ is about 2 years old and came to there Feline Welfare in a bad way with a are no severely damaged leg which had to other animals as he be amputated. He hasn’t let this wants your undivided hold him back and is doing attention and doesn’t amazingly well . He was a stray and want to share you. hasn’t had a home to call his own and wants somewhere to live He says he can cope where he feels safe and loved. Sid is waiting for you to call. with older children ‘Ivy’ has been here since Christmas and when she but not young ones. first arrived, she was frightened and not used to Denzil is ready to human touch but over the last eight months she interview you when you are ready. has transformed into a loveable, friendly and affectionate little girl. Ivy is desperate for you to pick up the phone and to come and visit her at her foster parent’s house.
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Well this is 'Misty'. He came into care very stressed by after his home of 11 years, due to his owners moving and sadly being unable to take him to their new home. He has now Meet ‘Tuppence’ & chilled out as he knows that there is another ‘Sixpence’ who are loving, quiet and safe home out there for him both 11 years young. somewhere. They lost their human He is 11 years young dad when he fell ill and sadly passed away. and is looking They struggled to come to terms with their forward to being loss but have now adjusted and now just great companions want to be in a loving environment again. with that special They must stay together as they wouldn’t person. cope with losing each other.
Well Hello There… All I can say about this month’s front cover picture is WOW… I’m sure you will all agree with me that the photo is stunning and is all thanks to local photographer Tara Harvey. Tara knows the secret to such a great shot is waiting patiently while building a trust with the subject. Her patience certainly paid off and she was rewarded with some stunning poses from not just this fox but the whole family. When Tara isn’t waiting patiently for the perfect photo she is kept busy with her daytime job as a ‘super seamstress’, where she does alterations to wedding dresses and also every day wear such as shortening trousers, skirts or adjusting the fit on a piece of clothing. As well as working “An excellent team with a well know offering an bridal company, she invaluable service” also has her own NEW! Book online www.mobilevetsurgery.co.uk business, ‘Alterations by Tara’ and has recently been kept busy making masks to help stop the spread of the virus. For more information about ‘Alterations by Tara’ find her page on Facebook or call on 07956 208735.
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One thing you can also be certain of with Tara is that she is either in front of her sewing machine or behind her camera. A BIG thank you to Tara for allowing Island Magazines to use her photo and I have a feeling that with talent like this her photos will be featured on a few more front covers. 5
Freshwater Parish Council
Working For The Community. Cllr Anne Bamford
West Wight Heritage Centre
Freshwater Parish Council (FPC) are pleased to announce that they have taken on a lease for a shop in Avenue Road, Freshwater. The premises are to enable the Freshwater and Totland Archive group to have a proper base for the documents, pictures, books, and other artefacts that they have acquired over the years. For several years, the group has been operating over various storerooms, filing cabinets and volunteers’ homes. During that time there has been a growing interest from around the world from people wanting to find out about ancestors and the wider heritage of West Wight. This centre will enable them to make the information more accessible to both residents and visitors and be better protected, they will also be able to create an online digital archive.
The group is led by Linda Barnes who said:
“Freshwater and Totland Archive Group are delighted and excited in reaching one of their long-term goals. We have worked for many years with a wonderful selection of archive material, and we have a lot!! To be able to share our archives with the community in a hub that is central and with easy access has surpassed our expectation. It would not have happened if we did not have total support and understanding from Freshwater Parish Council. So, when we are open please come and visit us, we would love to see you.”
Project leader, Councillor Adrian Harris, added “There is a wealth of heritage within As Chairman the West of FPC, I Wight am delighted which that we have we now been able believe to support can be Linda Barnes and her group to be able to brought out for the wider world to see. start a Community Heritage Centre in West Over the next few years and with the Wight, based in the heart of our village. Archive Group and FPC working together with other groups within the area could I wish both her and all her members well make this a key location for information with this project. about our History” 6
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Totland Parish Council News Your Parish Councillors met as a virtual meeting though Microsoft Teams during July which was very successful. We hope to resume meetings in September, however, this will be confirmed closer to this date and at this time we are not sure if this will be in the Parish Office or continue as virtual meetings. Councillors and the Clerk speak daily, and all are interacting with emails and text messages. The Parish Office remains closed; however, the Clerk remains in the office taking calls and picking up emails. If you would like an appointment or if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Helen. The Public Toilets at Totland Beach and Colwell are opened and are cleaned daily and checked twice each day. They are also being deep cleaned regularly, however, should the need arise the Parish Council will lock them again. We have installed hand sanitizer at the entrances and urge you to use these. The important message remains BE ALERT and think how your actions may impact on others. The West Wight Sports & Community Centre or at this time the Coronavirus Support Hub are still available to help with anything you may be struggling with, such as shopping. They have many volunteers who can help, please do not hesitate to pick up the phone and ring them on 01983 752168. They can pick up prescriptions and even deliver meals. Car Boot Sales: These have been cancelled for now. Men in Sheds: They are open but please check the availability before attending. 10
They have started a WhatsApp group and all are welcome to join this. They are keeping busy though as they are part of the volunteer service at the West Wight Coronavirus Support Hub. West Wight Arts Association - tickets for 2020/2021 will be available to purchase mid August, however, this will be monitored. Reminder: Afton Marsh Recycling Centre open days and times: At the time of writing this report residents could use the Recycling Centre, however, you need to book a time slot online and cannot just turn up. There are also limits to what you can take to the Centre. CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk – Mrs Helen Gibbs - Telephone 756028 Totland Parish Council, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay, PO39 0AX. The parish office opening days and times are: Monday – Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm. Email: totlandparishco@googlemail. com or follow the Clerk on Twitter @ TotlandClerk. The parish council also have a Facebook page which is updated regularly.
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News report from Cllr Steve Hastings. Mobile: 07870127024 E-mail: steve.hastings@iow.gov.uk Twitter - @cllr_hastings
Tour of Britain Confirmed Rather than completely cancelling the 2020 Tour of Britain when the coronavirus pandemic ruled it out, race organiser Sweetspot simply bumped the whole thing forward a year and as such the original plans for 2021 also had to move.
Venture Quays Approval at Cabinet After months of negotiations with Homes England, Cabinet members made a unanimous decision to purchase the historic Columbine site — famous for its huge Union flag doors that Boris Johnson was photographed in front of during his visit prior to him being elected as leader and Prime Minister.
Following the date change it has now been confirmed Investing in the prime that the waterfront site would not Isle of only protect at least 150 Wight marine manufacturing will host jobs but also preserve key the final stage of the 2022 Tour of Britain, employment land for the benefit of the promising the race its most spectacular finale Island’s workforce for many years to come. to date. It would also help to give confidence about the future at a time when coronavirus has This will be the Tour of Britain’s first visit created some uncertainty for local people to the Island and was confirmed by an and businesses. agreement between Sweetspot and the Isle of Wight Council, signed on the morning of Council leader, Dave Stewart, said: “The Saturday 4th July. purchase of the Venture Quays sites, including the Columbine building, was a The news was announced in a special flagship investment opportunity highlighted ceremony on Ryde seafront, which also to Boris Johnson when he visited the Island marked the start of The Great Tour. This is in 2019. a 64-day, 6,700 kilometre charity fundraising cycle starting and finishing in Ryde and “Despite the tracing the coastline of Great Britain. clear economic challenges As has been the case for a number of years, presented by the 2022 Tour of Britain will be broadcast the pandemic, live to a worldwide audience giving those acquiring these unable to attend the chance to glimpse the sites will protect Island jobs and preserve glory of the Isle of Wight. marine engineering in this location, as well as provide land for housing on a brownfield site. 12
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News report from Cllr Steve Hastings. “The current tenant, Wight Shipyard, has excitingly enabling dirty recycling to be flourished over the past three years, creating extracted from the black bin waste that has more than 100 jobs at the site and supporting been incorrectly disposed of. a further 200 in the local supply chain. The MRW National Recycling Awards “We must end the uncertainty around the 2020 brings together over 700 recycling future of this building once and for all and and waste management professionals and give them the security and confidence to key players to recognise and celebrate best continue to invest in the business at this practice and innovation in recycling and deep-water location. I was very pleased waste management. to vote for this option to save jobs on the Island especially in the marine industries. The Council’s Strategic Manager for Waste My Cabinet colleagues are completely in and Environment, Natasha Dix, said: “To agreement with the Leaders sentiments as be shortlisted for two National Recycling the vote at Cabinet was unanimous. Awards for our work to maximise recycling on the Island is an honour and testament to the hard work and determination of our Island recycling shortlisted for officers, our partner Amey and most of national awards all, the huge enthusiasm for recycling of our residents and visitors to join with us to The Isle of Wight Council has been achieve this. shortlisted in two categories at the annual MRW (Materials As the Cabinet Recycling World) Member National Recycling for Waste Awards, which take Management place in December. I would like to The first nomination is for the ‘Campaign of the Year - Up to £20K’ for the highly effective communications campaign to improve recycling at Holiday Lets across the Island. The second shortlisted category is for ‘Public/Private sector category for Partnership Excellence’; for a project delivered in 2019 between the council and Amey. In 2019 the Island was the first ‘twin stream’ Mechanical Treatment plant in the UK to process dry mixed recycling (like paper and card), food waste and, most
say; “The Isle of Wight Council continues its aim to be a national leader in recycling and waste resource management, and I would like to thank residents and visitors to holiday lets for taking on board the ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ message to help us, as an Island, in our aim to improve recycling rates across the Island. “We have achieved a great amount by working together with Amey and to be shortlisted together is testament to the partnership we have.” 13
Cloud Bread Like many others I have recently ‘tweaked’ my diet and one of the main things I’ve given up/cut down on is carbs but one thingt I am really missing is bread. On my quest to find an alternative that wasn’t carb loaded I came across ‘cloud bread’, duly named for it’s light fluffy texture. I was promised it will satisfy my cravings without undoing any of the benefits I have already achieved. For those who don’t know, Cloud Bread is high in protein and extremely low in carbs, making it the perfect sandwich bread for those on a low carb, gluten free, or grain free diet.They take a bit of getting used to but are so easy to make and you can freeze them or keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Here is my simple tried and tested recipe. Ingredients 4oz cream cheese 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 egg whites Salt and pepper Method Heat over to 150C/130C fan/gas2 and line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper. In a large bowl whisk the egg whites with the baking powder using an electric whisk, until stiff peaks form. In another bowl whisk together the egg yolks and cream cheese until smooth, pale and frothy. Add salt and pepper. Next, fold the egg whites a spoonful at a time into the yolk mixture. Be as gentle as you can so you don’t knock out too much of the air. Carefully dollop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and gently spread into even 4 inch circles. If the mixture is a little runny when you get to the bottom of the bowl don’t use the last few spoonfuls - only use the fluffy mix on top. Makes approximately 6. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden in colour. Allow to cool for a few moments before carefully removing with a palette knife. 14
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FYTbus is running a DAILY SERVICE on its current temporary route, for those who need to travel for essential shopping or prescriptions. On MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS it is in the morning, setting off from Bouldnor Mead at 09.00, 10.40 and 12.20, and visiting Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay, Freshwater, Totland and Colwell, before returning to Bouldnor. On TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, the service follows the same route but is in the afternoon, setting off at 13.30 and 15.10. Standard adult fare is £2.50 but travel is free if you have a concessionary bus pass. If you have a FYTpass (details of how to apply are obtainable from our office or on our website) your fare is just £1.00. An updated timetable is “posted” on those bus stops which hold a FYTbus timetable, and details of the service are available in pharmacies, and some other shops. You can also telephone our office (01983 752917) for information, or visit our website: www.fytbus.org.uk . The website also gives information on our “MEDICAL TRIPS”, which are available to help you reach St Mary’s Hospital or Brookside Health Centre for appointments, and can be booked on the above phone number or via West Wight Sports Centre on 01983 752168. Saturday Shopping Trips to Newport have resumed. For information, and to book, please call the office number (01983 752917 or visit the FYTbus website. Our Charity Shop on The Broadway, Totland , is now open again, between 10.00 and 16.00 Monday to Friday, and between 10.00 and 13.00 on Saturdays. Donations of goods for sale are welcomed, but we are unable to accept donations of clothing until the beginning of September. Protecting YOU and our volunteers - We don't want the people who use or work for our service to be put off by the fear of catching the virus, so we are doing our best to keep our vehicles and our premises as clean as possible, and providing handgel for passengers, shop customers and volunteers to use. We also limit the spaces where passengers can sit on the minibuses, and ask our customers to wear a mask or facecovering when they are on the bus or in the shop, and to observe the correct social distancing. Wight Community Access – FYTbus, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay. PO39 0AX Tel: 01983 752917
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